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When you select: You can:
Master ResetCompletely erase all information stored on
SYNC (all phonebook, call history, text
messages and all paired devices) and return
to the factory default settings.
ApplicationDownload new software applications
(if available) and then load the desired
applications through your USB port. See the
web site for more information.
ReturnExit the current menu.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However, should questions arise, see
the tables below.
Use the website at any time to check your phone’s compatibility,
register your account and set preferences as well as access a
customer representative via an online chat (during certain hours).
Visit www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca
for more information.
Phone Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
Excessive
background noise
during a phone
call.The audio control
settings on your
phone may be
affecting SYNC
performance.Review your phone’s user guide
regarding audio adjustments.
During a call,
I can hear the
other person but
they cannot hear
me.Possible phone
malfunction.Try turning off the device,
resetting the device, removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
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USB/Media Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
I am having
trouble
connecting my
device.Possible device
malfunction.•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
•Make sure you are using the
manufacturer’s cable.
•Make sure the USB cable is
properly inserted into the device
and the vehicle’s USB port.
•Make sure that the device
does not have an auto-install
program or active security
settings.
SYNC does not
recognize my
device when I
turn on the car.This is a device
limitation.Make sure you are not leaving
the device in your vehicle
during very hot or cold
temperatures.
Bluetooth audio
does not stream.•Thisisa
phone-dependent
feature, OR
•The device is
not connected.Make sure the device is
connected to SYNC and that
you have pressed play on your
device.
SYNC does not
recognize music
that is on my
device.•Your music files
may not contain
the proper artist,
song title, album
or genre
information, OR
•The file may be
corrupted, OR
•The song may
have copyright
protection which
does not allow it
to play.•Make sure that all song details
are populated.
•Some devices require you to
change the USB settings from
mass storage to MTP class.
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SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
•Clock
•Display
•Sound
•Vehicle
•Settings
•Help
HOME
Press to access your home screen. Depending on your vehicle’s option
package and software, your screens may vary in appearance from the
descriptions in this section. Your features may also be limited depending
on your market. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
•SYNC® Services
•SIRIUS® Travel Link™
•Alerts
•Calendar
•SYNC Apps
If the icon is yellow, seeAlertsin theInformationsection of this
chapter.
ENTERTAINMENT
Press to select any of the following:
•AM
•FM
•SIRIUS
•CD
•USB
•BT Stereo
•SD Card
•A/V In
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See the following chart for more specific examples:
Restricted Features
Cellular Phone Pairing a Bluetooth phone
Adding phonebook contacts or uploading
phonebook contacts (from a USB)
List entries are limited for phone contacts and
recent phone call entries
System Functionality Editing the keypad code
Enabling Valet Mode
Editing settings while the rear view camera or
Active Park Assist are active
Wi-Fi and Wireless Editing wireless settings
Editing the list of wireless networks
Videos, Photos and
GraphicsPlaying video
Editing the screen’s wallpaper or adding new
wallpaper
Text Messages Composing text messages
Viewing received text messages
Editing preset text messages
Navigation Using the keyboard to enter a destination
Demo navigation route
Adding or Editing Address Book entries or
Avoid Areas
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Helpful Hints
•Make sure the interior of your vehicle is as quiet as possible. Wind
noise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system
from correctly recognizing spoken commands.
•After pressing the voice icon, wait until after the tone sounds and
Listening appears before saying a command. Any command spoken
prior to this does not register with the system.
•Speak naturally, without long pauses between words.
•At any time, you can interrupt the system while it is speaking by
pressing the voice icon.
Accessing a List of Available Commands
•If you use the touchscreen, press the Settings icon >Help>Voice
Command List.
•If you use the steering wheel control, press the voice icon. After the
tone, speak your command clearly.
Voice command list
“Audio list of commands”
“Bluetooth audio list of commands”
“Browse list of commands”
“CD list of commands”
“Climate control list of commands”
“List of commands”
“Navigation list of commands”
*
“Phone list of commands”
“Radio list of commands”
“SD card list of commands”
“Sirius satellite list of commands”
**
“Travel link list of commands”*
“USB list of commands”
“Voice instructions list of commands”
“Voice settings list of commands”
“Help”
*These commands are only available when your vehicle is equipped with the
navigation system, and the navigation system SD card is in the card slot.
**This command is only available when you have an active SIRIUS
satellite radio subscription.
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ENTERTAINMENT
A. AM 1 and AM AST
B. FM 1, FM 2 and FM AST
C. SIRIUS
D. CD
E. USB
F. Touch this button to scroll down for more options, such as:
•SD Card
•BT Stereo
•A/V In
G. These buttons change with the media mode you are in.
H. Radio memory presets and CD controls.
Note:Some features may not be available in your area. Contact an
authorized dealer for more information.
You can access these options using the touchscreen or voice commands.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Browsing Device Content
When listening to audio on a device, you can browse through other
devices without having to change sources. For example, if you are
currently listening to audio on an SD card, you can browse all the artists
that are stored on your USB device.
Press the voice icon on the steering wheel. When prompted,
you can say:
“BROWSE” within Devices
“Browse”*
“Browse games”
“Browse channels”
“Browse CD track list”
“Browse Sirius channel guide”
“Browse SD card”
“Browse USB”
“Help”
*If you have said “Browse”, you can then say any commands in the
following chart.
**This command is only usable if you have an active subscription to
SIRIUS satellite radio.
“BROWSE”
“ games”
” channels”
“CD track list”
“SD card”
“Sirius channel guide”
“USB”
“Help”
*This command is only usable if you have an active subscription to
SIRIUS satellite radio.
**For more commands in SD card or USB mode, see the “SD card and
USB Port” section of this chapter.
For a complete list of “Browse” voice commands, seeUSB and SD card
voice commandsandBluetooth audio voice commandsin the
following sections.
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Your voice system allows you to change audio sources with a simple
voice command. For example, if you are listening to music on a USB
device, then want to switch to a satellite radio channel, simply press the
voice button on the steering wheel controls and say the name of the
SIRIUS station (such as, “the Highway”). The following voice commands
are available at the top level of the voice session no matter which
current audio source you are listening to (such as a USB device or
SIRIUS satellite radio).Note:This is only available when your MyFord
Touch® system language is set to North American English.
“AM <530 - 1710>” “FM <87.7 – 107.9>”
“<530 - 1710>” “<87.7 – 107.9>”
“Sirius <0-233>”
*“”*
“Play [genre] ”**“Play [playlist] ”**
“Play [artist] ”**“Play [song] ”**
“Play [album] ”**“Play by
”
“Play ” “Sports games”
*
*
This command is only usable if you have an active subscription to
SIRIUS satellite radio.
**The commands that have [ ] around the word means that the word is
optional. For example, if you say, “Play Metallica”, this is the same as the
voice command, “Play [artist] ”.
AM and FM
Touch theAMorFMtab to listen to the radio.
To change between AM and FM presets, just touch theAMor
FMtab.
Memory Presets
Save a station by pressing and holding one of the memory preset areas.
There is a brief mute while the radio saves the station. Sound returns
when finished.
HD Radio
Touch this button to turn HD Radio on. The light on the button
illuminates when the feature is on. HD Radio allows you to receive radio
broadcasts digitally, where available, providing free, crystal-clear sound.
SeeHD Radio informationlater in this chapter.
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