16.VOL (On/off/volume):Press to
turn the audio system on/off. Press
and hold to turn the navigation
radio completely off. Turn to adjust
the volume of the audio system or the navigation voice prompts as they
are being given.
Note:If a route is active when the navigation system is turned off, the
route is resumed when the system is turned on again.
After the system initializes, the screen will be divided in two sections:
•Status bars:This is the top and bottom portion of the screen that
displays the clock or date and useful information, depending on the
current mode.
•Display area:The interactive screen that is activated by finger touch
and changes depending on current system operation. Graphical
buttons are displayed in this area depending on the current screen for
you to make choices.
SCREEN DIFFERENCES
Depending on your vehicle line and option package, your screen may
vary in appearance from the screens shown in this supplement. These
differences could include: background color, tab options, climate controls
and other features. Your features may also be limited depending on your
market. (For example, SIRIUSTravel Link™ is only available in the
continental United States). Please check with your authorized dealer for
availability.
Display options
You can choose to turn your screen on/off and also if you would like to
view the status bars on the top and bottom of the screen. To access:
Press DISP repeatedly to cycle through these options.
Voice commands in display mode (if equipped)
While in display mode, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•Display on•Auto
•Day•Night
•Status bar•Display off
•Brighter•Dimmer
•Help
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VOICE NAME TAGS
Your voice recognition system includes a feature which allows you to
enter personal names for locations. These are called ’voice name tags’.
You can assign voice name tags to all locations entered in your Address
Book and then use them as destinations. Press
or VOICE on the
steering wheel controls and say, “Destination
CREATING A USER PROFILE
You can create user profiles in your voice recognition system to help train
the system to fine tune its listening to a specific person (voice). To access:
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Edit’.
4. Select ‘Create’ to create either Profile 1 or Profile 2.
5. Follow the voice prompt instructions.
CREATING A USER PROFILE USING VOICE RECOGNITION
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound and the
system will say, “Please say a command”. Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready for your command.
2. Say “User Profile”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
3. Say “Create”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
4. Say “User Profile 1” or “User Profile 2”.
5. Follow the voice prompts.
Once a user profile has been created, it will then become the active user
profile in the system.
Selecting a user profile
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select the ’Profile 1’ or ’Profile 2’ icon.
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Selecting a user profile using voice recognition
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound and the
system will say, “Please say a command”. Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready for your command.
2. Say “User Profile”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
3. Say “Select”.
4. Depending on the chosen level of feedback, you will need to select
which user profile.
Editing a user profile
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Scroll down and select ‘Edit’.
4. Select ‘Continue’ to edit either Profile 1 or Profile 2.
5. A pop-up window will appear to confirm and the system will prompt
“This profile has been partially created by
should continue to create this profile. Would you like to continue to
create this profile?”
Editing a user profile using voice recognition
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound and the
system will say, “Please say a command”. Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready for your command.
2. Say “User Profile”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
3. Say “Edit”.
4. Depending on the chosen level of feedback, you will need to
tell/confirm which user profile to edit.
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Deleting a user profile
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Use the scroll arrow to go to the second page and press the ‘Edit’
button to ‘Manage Voice Recognition User Profiles’.
4. Select ‘Delete’ to delete either Profile 1 or Profile 2.
5. Select YES when the confirmation pop-up window appears.
Deleting all user profiles at once
1. Press the MENU hard button.
2. Select the ‘System Settings’ tab.
3. Press the ‘View’ button for ‘Delete Stored items’.
4. Select ‘Voice Recognition User Profile’.
Deleting a user profile using voice recognition
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound and the
system will say, “Please say a command”. Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready for your command.
2. Say “User Profile”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
3. Say “Delete”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
4. Depending on the chosen level of feedback, you will need to
tell/confirm which user profile to delete.
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•Set PTY/ALL:Press to select a program type, (as well as between All
Radio and All HD stations). Once selected, the type will be displayed
above the SET PTY button. Press SEEK or SCAN to initiate a search
up or down the frequency. The search will stop when the desired
program type has been reached.
Note:The system will scan the frequency band three times for the
chosen program type. If the program type is unavailable in your
reception range, the system will return to the previous station.
5. Press ‘Show Presets’ to view the preset stations. To set or change a
preset station, press and hold any of the presets while on the desired
station. The new station will replace the previous one recorded.
Radio voice commands
While listening to the radio, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•On•Off
•<530–1710>•<87.7–107.9>
•AM <530–1710>•FM <87.7–107.9>
•AM•FM1
•FM2•Preset <1–6>
•AM preset <1–6>•FM1 preset <1–6>
•FM2 preset <1–6>•Tune
•Help
Note:If you are not listening to the radio, press
or VOICE on the
steering wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Radio” and then press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls again and you can say any of
the above commands.
*If you have said, “Tune”, you can then say any the following
commands:
•<530–1710>•<87.7–107.9>
•AM <530–1710>•FM <87.7–107.9>
•AM•FM1
•FM2•Preset <1–6>
•AM preset <1–6>•FM1 preset <1–6>
•FM2 preset <1–6>
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Edit Route:The ‘Edit Route’
screen allows you to make any
adjustments to the currently
selected navigation route such as:
Cancel route, Detour, View Route,
Edit Route Preferences, Edit Traffic
Preferences, Edit Destination / Way
Points and Edit Turn List.
Setting a destination by voice
Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound followed by
“Please say a command.”
VOICE/Main Menu and
will appear in the status bar first. Then, a
tone will sound and the icon will change toListening.
•To enter an address, say “Destination street address”.
•To enter an intersection, say “Destination Intersection”.
•To find a POI by its category, say “Destination
example, “Destination restaurants”). You may also say “Destination
POI category” and “Destination nearest POI”.
•To find a POI by its name, say “Destination POI”. Follow the prompts
to say a POI by name. (For example, “Starbucks”.) You will need to
specify the POI category when prompted.
•If you want to route to a previous destination, say, “Destination
previous destination”.
•If you have programmed a home entry, you may set this as your
destination by saying,Destination home”.
•If you have created nametags for any of your address book entries,
you may set any of them as your destination by saying, “Destination
•For Help, say, “Destination Help”.
Note:If the system’s language is set to French or Spanish, the city and
street names will need to be spelled. When in ‘Spelling mode’, you may
speak letters or say, “line # ”. The system is designed to work even if you
have made a spelling error.
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END USER NOTICE
MICROSOFTWINDOWSMOBILE FOR AUTOMOTIVE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
This system Ford SYNC™ contains software that is licensed to
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate of Microsoft
Corporation pursuant to a license agreement. Any removal, reproduction,
reverse engineering or other unauthorized use of the software from this
system in violation of the license agreement is strictly prohibited and
may subject you to legal action.
Read and follow instructions
Before using your Windows Automotive-based system, read and follow all
instructions and safety information provided in this end user manual
(“User’s Guide”). Not following precautions found in this User’s Guide
can lead to an accident or other serious consequences.
Keep User’s Guide in Vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, the User’s Guide will be a ready reference for
you and other users unfamiliar with the Windows Automotive-based
system. Please make certain that before using the system for the first
time, all persons have access to the User’s Guide and read its
instructions and safety information carefully.
WARNING:Operating certain parts of this system while driving
can distract your attention away from the road, and possibly
cause an accident or other serious consequences. Do not change
system settings or enter data non-verbally (using your hands) while
driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before attempting
these operations. This is important since while setting up or changing
some functions you might be required to distract your attention away
from the road and remove your hands from the wheel.
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