Introduction
3
Customizing your home screen 5
SYNCcustomer support 7
Cleaning the touchscreen 7
Instrument cluster
9
Infotainment display 9
Voice recognition system overview
11
Media features
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AM/FM 16
HD Radio™ 18
SIRIUSsatellite radio 22
Accessing and using your USB port 30
Supported media file types 33
Streaming music from your phone 34
Phone features
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Pairing your phone for the first time 39
Pairing other phones 41
Text messaging 41
Information features
45
Traffic, Directions and Information 45
SIRIUSTravel Link™ 48
Notifications 51
911 Assist™ 51
Menu features
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Setting the clock 56
Display settings 56
System settings 59
Wi-Fi 63
Help 64
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Your vehicle is equipped with a multi-function infotainment system which
allows you to interact with your cell phone, multimedia, climate control
and navigation (if equipped). The touchscreen allows quick access to
these and other vehicle features and settings.
Note:Some features are not available while the vehicle is moving.
Menu:Press to access features such as:
•Clock•Display
•Sound•Vehicle
•Settings•Help
Information:Press to access features such as:
•SYNC Services (if equipped, U.S.
only)•SIRIUS Travel Link (if equipped,
U.S. only)
•Notifications•Calendar
•SYNC Apps (if equipped)
Note:If the
icon appears with a yellow tone, refer toNotifications
in theInformationchapter.
Phone:Press to access:
•Quick Dial•Phonebook
•Call history•Text Messaging
•Settings•Making and receiving calls
Navigation (if equipped):Press to access:
•My home•Favorites
•Previous destinations•Point of Interests
•Emergency•Street Address
•Intersection•City Center
•Map
Entertainment:Press to access:
•AM/FM•SIRIUS
•CD•USB
•BT Stereo•AV I n
•SD card
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HD Radio™ Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital
Corp. U.S. and foreign patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor
Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible for the content
sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed, added or
deleted at any time at the station owner’s discretion.
SIRIUSSATELLITE RADIO (IF ACTIVATED)
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select the
SIRIUS tab. You can then:
•Press and hold one of the memory preset areas (on the right side
of the screen). You will hear a brief mute and the sound will return
when the station is saved.
•Press ‘Direct’ Tune and enter the desired satellite channel number
via the on screen keypad.
•Press the SIRIUS button repeatedly to change SIRIUS modes
(SIRIUS 1, 2 or 3).
•Press ALERT to save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite
and the system will alert you when it plays again on any SIRIUS
channel.
•Select ‘Browse’ to view a list of all available stations. Scroll and
select the desired station. You can also lock or skip unwanted
channels or view the song/artist on other stations.
•Press ‘Scan’ for a brief sampling of channels.
•Select the ‘Replay’ soft key to replay audio on the current channel.
You can replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as long as you
have remained tuned to the current station. If you change stations,
the previous audio will be erased. While in replay mode, you can:
•Press and release
/to advance to the previous/next
song.
•Press and hold
/to advance to reverse or fast forward
in the current track.
•Press
/to play / pause the audio..
•Press ‘Replay’ again to return to live audio if you had been using
the replay feature to replay audio.
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•Press ‘Options’ to select from:
Sound Settings:Select to adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange,
Balance and Fade, THX Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if
equipped), Occupancy mode (if equipped), and Speed
compensated volume settings.
Set Category for Seek/Scan:Use to select the desired category
(Rock, Country, etc.) and then use Seek or Scan to initiate a
search for those channels.
Parental Lockout:Use to lock/unlock channels, change or reset
your PIN or unlock all channels. To use this feature you will need
your initial PIN which is 1234.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN):You must have your ESN
when communicating with SIRIUSabout your account.
SIRIUSsatellite radio voice commands (if activated)
While listening to SIRIUSsatellite radio, (if activated), press
on
the steering wheel controls. When prompted, you may say any of the
following commands
•Sirius Off•<0–233>
•
•SAT•SAT 1
•SAT 2•SAT 3
•Preset <#>•SAT Preset <#>
•SAT 1 Preset <#>•SAT 2 Preset <#>
•SAT 3 Preset <#>•Tune*
Note:If you are not listening to SIRIUSsatellite radio, press
on the
steering wheel controls. When prompted, say, “SIRIUS” and then you can
say any of the above commands.
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Radio Display Condition Possible action
No Signal Loss of signal from
the SIRIUSsatellite
or SIRIUStower to
the vehicle antenna.The signal is currently
being blocked. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
Updating Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required. The
process may take up to
three minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUSSatellite
Radio.Call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
reactivate or resolve
subscription issues.
No Channels Available All the channels in
the selected category
are skipped or locked.Using the channel
guide, unlock or unskip
the channels.
Subscription Updated SIRIUShas updated
the channels available
for your vehicle.No action required.
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WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld
device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
To access, press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select
theCDtab.
•Select on-screen options such as Repeat, Shuffle and Scan.
•Press ‘Options’ to access:
Sound settings:Select to adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange, Balance
and Fade, THX Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped),
Occupancy mode (if equipped), and Speed compensated volume
settings.
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Portable:Your SYNC TDI Services subscription is associated with your
Bluetoothenabled cellular phone number, not your VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number). Thus, you can use your SYNC TDI Service with
any vehicle equipped with Traffic, Directions and Information. Simply
pair and connect your phone to any vehicle equipped with Traffic,
Directions and Information and continue enjoying your personalized
services.
Note:The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle, and therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the
suggested directions. Any navigation features are provided only as an aid.
Make your driving decisions based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic regulations. Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if
you would be placed in an unsafe situation, or if you would be directed
into an area that you consider unsafe. Maps used by this system may be
inaccurate because of errors, changes in roads, traffic conditions or
driving conditions.
Note:When you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information, the
service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the
vehicle’s current location, travel direction and speed to help provide you
with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches you request.
Further, to provide the services you request and for continuous
improvement, the service may collect and record call details and voice
communications. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and
Information, Terms and Conditions at www.SyncMyRide.com. If you do
not want Ford or its service providers to collect the vehicle travel
information or other information identified in the Terms and Conditions,
do not activate or use the service.
Note: SYNCwith Traffic, Directions & Information Services
requires activation prior to use. Visit www.SyncMyRide.com to
register.Standard phone and message rates may apply. Subscription
may be required. To register and check your eligibility for free services,
log onto www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note: Traffic, Directions & Information Services will not function
properly if you have enabled caller ID blocking on your mobile
phone. Prior to using SYNC TDI Services, ensure that your mobile
phone is not blocking caller ID.
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Making a report
You can:
•Initiate a report in your vehicle and see it on www.syncmyride.com
(after registering for the service and establishing your preferences at
the website)
•Have SYNCautomatically remind you to run reports at specific
mileage intervals
Note:Cell phone and SMS charges may apply when making a report.
•To access and run a report by touchscreen,touch
> SYNC
Apps > Vehicle Health Report.
•To access and run a report by voice command,press
on the
steering wheel, and when prompted, say “Vehicle health report”.
Note:This feature may not work properly if you enabled caller ID
blocking on your cell phone. Before running a report, review theVehicle
Health Report privacy notice.
Vehicle Health Report privacy notice
When you run a report, Ford Motor Company may collect:
•Your cell phone number to process your report request
•Diagnostic information about your vehicle
•Additional vehicle information through Vehicle Health Report updates
Ford may use this vehicle information for any purpose. If you do not
want to disclose your cell phone number or vehicle information, do not
run this feature or set up your Vehicle Health Report profile at
www.syncmyride.com. Refer to www.syncmyride.com for more
information.
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ACCESSING AND USING YOUR MENU FEATURES
Under the menu setting, you can set your clock, access and make
adjustments to the display, sound and vehicle settings as well as access
settings for specific modes or the help feature.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Press MENU > Clock.
2. Press + and — to adjust the time.
From this screen, you can also access other adjustments such as 12 or
24 hour mode, to activate GPS time synchronization, and to have the
system automatically update new time zones.
Once you update any settings they will be automatically saved.
Note:The date will be set by your vehicle’s GPS. You cannot manually
set the date.
Note:After a battery disconnect, your vehicle will need to acquire a GPS
signal to update the clock. A GPS signal can be received in an open sky
area. Once your vehicle acquires the signal, it may take a few minutes
for the update to display the correct time.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Your touchscreen system allows you to make adjustments to the
touchscreen display. To access:
1. Press Menu > Display.
2. Choose to adjust any of the following:
•Brightness•Mode: Auto, Day or Night
•Auto Dim on/off•Edit Wallpaper
Menu
Clock Display Sound VehicleSettings Help
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