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When you select: You can:
OptionsSelect more settings:
Sound Settingsallows you 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.
Text Display Settingsallows you to set up
on-screen information displays.
Compression Settingsallows you to access
compression settings.
Media Player Settingsallows you to select
more settings.
Media Player Settings include:
Autoplay On/Off:When on, the system
automatically switches to the media source when
first connected so you can listen to music that
has been indexed. When off, the system does
not automatically switch to the media source.
Bluetooth Devices:Connect, disconnect, add
or delete a device. Also set a device as your
favorite so the system automatically tries to
connect to it at every ignition cycle.
Gracenote Database Info:View the version
level of the Gracenote Database.
Gracenote Media Management On/Off:When
on, this feature gets metadata information from
the Gracenote Database for your music files.
This overrides information from your device.
The feature default is off.
Cover Art Priority: Device/GracenoteWhen
on, this feature gets cover art for your music
files from either your device or the Gracenote
Database. The feature default is Device.
Media Device
InformationDisplays information about the device, if
connected and available.
Text DisplayAllows you to choose how you would like the
information to display on-screen.
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“BROWSE”
“Album ” “All video podcasts”*
“All albums” “All videos”*
“All artists” “Artist ”
“All audiobooks” “Audiobook ”
“All authors” “Author ”
“All composers” “Composer ”
“All folders” “Folder ”
“All genres” “Genre ”
“All movies”* “Playlist ”
“All music videos”* “Podcast ”
“All playlists” “TV show ”*
“All podcasts” “Video ”*
“All songs” “Video playlist ”*
“All TV shows”* “Video podcast ”*
“All video playlists”* “Help”
*These commands are only available in USB mode and are
device-dependent.
Bluetooth Audio
Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers from
your connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone.
To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, then
select the BT tab.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
If you are listening to a Bluetooth audio device, press the voice
button on the steering wheel controls. When prompted, say any
of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to a Bluetooth audio device, press the voice
button and, after the tone, say “Bluetooth Audio”, then any of the
commands in the following chart.
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Bluetooth audio voice commands
“Next”
“Pause”
“Play”
“Previous”
“Help”
A/V Inputs
Your A/V inputs allow you to connect an
auxiliary audio/video source (game
systems, personal camcorders, etc.) by
connecting RCA cords (not included) to
these input jacks. The jacks are yellow,
red and white and are located either
behind a small access door on the
instrument panel or in your center console.
You can also use the A/V inputs as an auxiliary input jack (AIJ) to play
music from your portable music player over your vehicle’s speakers. Plug
in your 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) RCA adapter into the two left A/V input jacks
(red and white).
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then, select A/V inputs.
To use the auxiliary input jack feature, make sure that your portable
music player is designed to be used with headphones and that it is fully
charged. You also need an audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in.
(3.5 mm) connectors at one end and a RCA jack at the other.
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio and portable device are
turned off.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end into the adaptor in one of the two
left A/V input jacks (white or red) inside the center console.
3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned
station from the FM tab or the CD tab (if there is a CD already
loaded into the system.) Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening
level.
4. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
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PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. Once your
phone is paired, you can access many options using the touchscreen or
voice commands. While the system supports a variety of features, many
are dependent on your cellular phone’s functionality. At a minimum, most
cellular phones with Bluetooth wireless technology support the following
functions:
•Answering an incoming call
•Ending a call
•Using privacy mode
•Dial a number
•Redial
•Call waiting notification
•Caller ID
•Phonebook/Caller ID photos
Other features such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic
phonebook download are phone-dependent features. To check your
phone’s compatibility, refer to your phone’s user manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time
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 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 use of electronic devices while driving.
The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to pair
your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone with SYNC. This allows you to use
your phone in a hands-free manner.
1. Touch Add Phone in the upper left corner of the touchscreen.
2. When prompted, select Add.
3. Select Add Device.
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4. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to ON and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. Refer to your phone’s user guide if necessary.
5. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display. The display indicates when
the pairing is successful.
6. The system asks you if you want to download your phone book.
Depending on your phone’s capability, you may be prompted with
additional options. For more information on your phone’s capability, refer
to your phone’s user guide and visit the website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and that
the transmission is in P (Park).
1. Press Menu > Settings > Phone > Bluetooth Devices > Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to ON and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. Refer to your phone’s user guide if necessary.
3. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC on the screen. The display indicates when the
pairing is successful.
4. The system asks you if you want to download your phone book.
Depending on your phone’s capability, you may be prompted with
additional options. For more information on your phone’s capability, refer
to your phone’s user guide and visit the website.
Making Calls
Press the voice button. When prompted, say “Call ” or
say “Dial”, then the desired number.
To end the call or exit phone mode, press and hold the phone
button.
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When you select: You can:
Call HistoryAccess any previously dialed, received or
missed calls while your Bluetooth-enabled
phone was connected to SYNC. You can also
choose to save these to your Favorites or
Quick Dial.
This is a phone-dependent feature. If your
phone does not support downloading call
history using Bluetooth, SYNC keeps track of
calls made with the SYNC system.
Messagingsend text messages using your touchscreen.
Refer toText messaginglater in this section.
SettingsAccess various phone settings such as
Bluetooth on or off, Manage your Phone Book
and more. Refer toPhone settingslater in
this section.
Text Messaging
Note:Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
Note:Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and cannot
be completed when the vehicle is traveling at speeds over 5 mph (8 km/h).
Note:SYNC does not download read text messages from your phone.
You can send and receive text messages using Bluetooth, read them
aloud and translate text messaging acronyms such as LOL.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the phone menu.
2. Select Messaging.
3. Choose from the following:
•Listen
•Dial
•Send Text
•View
•Delete
•Delete all
•Download new
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Composing a Text Message
Note:This is a speed-dependent feature and cannot be completed when
the vehicle is traveling at speeds over 5 mph (8 km/h).
Note:Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the phone menu.
2. Press Messaging > Send Text.
3. You can select Edit Text and use the system keyboard to create a
text message or select from the following options:
Pre-defined text message options
Call me later
Can you give me a call?
I just left, I’ll be there soon
I’ll call you back in a few minutes
I’ll call you when I get there
I’m ahead of schedule, so I’ll be there early
I’m on my way
I’m outside
I’m running a few minutes late
LOL
No
OK
Stuck in traffic
Thanks
Ye s
Receiving a Text Message
Note:If you select View and your vehicle is traveling over 5 mph
(8 km/h), the system offers to read the message to you instead of
allowing you to view it while driving.
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen
displays a pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by your
phone. You can press:
•View to view the text message.
•Listen for SYNC to read the message to you.
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•Reply to send a reply text message.
•Dial to call the contact.
•Ignore to exit the screen.
Phone Settings
Press Phone > Settings, or Menu > Settings > Phone, then select from
the following settings:
If you select: You can:
Bluetooth DevicesConnect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as
well as save it as a favorite.
Bluetooth on/offTurn Bluetooth on or off.
Do not disturbHave all calls go directly to your voice mail and
not ring in the vehicle cabin. With this feature
turned on, text message notifications are also
suppressed and do not ring inside the cabin.
911 AssistTurn 911 Assist™ on or off. Refer to911
Assist™in theSYNC Services and Apps
section.
Phone ringerSelect what ring tone you would like to hear
when you receive a call. Choose from possible
system ring tones, your currently paired phone’s
ring tone, a beep, text-to-speech or if you would
like the notification to be silent.
Text message
notificationSelect how you would like to be notified when
you receive a text message, if supported by your
phone. Choose from possible system alert tones,
text-to-speech or silent.
Internet Data
Connection*Use this screen to make adjustments to your
internet data connection. Select to make your
connection profile with the PAN (personal area
network) or to turn off your connection. You can
also choose to make adjustments to your
settings or have the system always connect,
never connect when roaming or query on
connect. Press ? for additional information.
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