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5. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display.
6. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.
7. Depending on your phone’s capability and your market, the system
may prompt you with questions such as setting the current phone as
the primary phone (the phone SYNC automatically tries to connect
with first upon vehicle start-up), downloading your phone book, etc.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:To scroll through the menus, press the up and down arrows on
your audio system.
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and that
the transmission is in positionP.
1. Press the phone button and scroll until System Settings is selected.
2. Press OK and scroll until Bluetooth Devices is selected and press OK.
3. Scroll until Add Bluetooth Device is selected and press OK.
4. When Find SYNC appears in the display, press OK.
5. Put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your phone’s
user guide if necessary.
6. 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.
7. The system then prompts with questions such as if you would like to
set the current phone as the primary phone (the phone SYNC
automatically tries to connect with first upon vehicle start-up),
download your phone book, etc.
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and say “Phone”. Say any of the following:
“PHONE”
“Call ”1
“Call on mobile OR cell”1
“Call on other”1
“Phone book at home”2
“Phone book on mobile OR cell”2
“Call history outgoing”2
“Phone book on Other”2
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Download Unread Msgsallows you to download your unread messages
(only) to SYNC. To download the messages, press OK to select. The
display indicates your messages are being downloaded. When complete,
SYNC takes you to your inbox.
Delete All Messages?allows you to delete current text messages from
SYNC (not your phone). To delete the messages, press OK to select. The
display indicates when all your text messages have been deleted and
SYNC returns you to the text message menu.
Note:SYNC does not automatically download all of your unread text
messages at every ignition cycle (as it does with call history and
phonebook if automatic download is set to on).
Returnexits the current menu when you press OK.
If you selectSend Text Message?:
1. Press OK to select. If the system detects your phone does not
support this feature, Unsupported appears in the display and SYNC
returns to the main menu.
2. Scroll to cycle through the message options in the following chart.
3. Press OK when the desired selection is in the display. The system
now needs to know who to send the message to.
4. Scroll to cycle through Phonebook or Call History entries. You can
also select Enter Number to audibly enter a desired number.
5. Press OK to enter the desired menu and scroll to select the specific
contact.
6. Press OK when the contact appears and press OK again to confirm
when the system asks if you would like to send the message. Each
text message is sent with the following signature: “This message was
sent from my ”.
Pre-defined text message options
Can’t talk right now
Call me
Call you later
Be there in 10 minutes
Be there in 20 minutes
Ye s
No
Why?
Thanks
Where R you?
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System Settings
System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices and
Advanced menu features. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the
menu options.
The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set a
phone as primary as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off.
The Advanced menu allows you to access and set prompts, languages,
defaults, perform a master reset, install an application and view system
information.
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options
This menu allows you to add, connect, delete, set a phone as primary,
and turn Bluetooth on or off.
1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu.
2. Scroll until System Settings appears and press OK.
3. Scroll until Bluetooth Devices appears and select OK.
4. Scroll to select from the following options:
If you select: You can:
Add Bluetooth
Device
*SeeUsing SYNC with your phoneearlier in this
chapter for pairing instructions.
Connect
Bluetooth
DeviceConnect a previously paired Bluetooth-enabled phone.
1. Press OK to select and view a list of previously
paired phones.
2. Scroll until the desired device is chosen, then press
OK to connect the phone.
Note:Only one device can be connected at a time.
When another phone is connected, the previous one is
disconnected.
Set Primary
PhoneSet a previously paired phone as your primary phone.
Press OK to select and scroll to select the desired
phone. Press OK to confirm.
Note:SYNC attempts to connect with the primary
phone at every ignition cycle. When a phone is
selected as primary, it appears first in the list and is
marked with an *.
Set Bluetooth
On/OffTurn the Bluetooth feature on and off.
Press OK and scroll to toggle between On and Off.
When the desired selection is chosen, press OK.
Note:Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth
devices and deactivates all Bluetooth features.
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INTRODUCTION
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 use of electronic devices while driving.
Note:Some features are not available while the vehicle is moving.
Note:Your system is equipped with a feature that allows you to access
and control audio features for 30 minutes after the ignition has been
turned off (as long as no doors are opened).
This system uses a four-corner strategy to provide quick access to vehicle
features and settings. The comprehensive touchscreen provides easy
interaction with your cellular phone, multimedia, climate control and
navigation system. The corners display any active modes within those
menus, such as your phone being connected or the climate temperature.
SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
•Clock
•Display
•Sound
•Vehicle
•Settings
•Help
INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
•SYNCServices
•SIRIUSTravel Link™
•Alerts
•Calendar
•SYNC Apps
If the icon is yellow, seeAlertsin theInformationsection of this chapter.
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Potential Satellite Radio Reception Issues
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and the audio system
may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interferenceYour display may show ACQUIRING...to
indicate the interference and the audio
system may mute.
SIRIUS Troubleshooting Tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Acquiring... Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.None. This message
should disappear
shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failure.Internal module or
system failure present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel. Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel. Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal. Loss of signal from the
SIRIUS satellite or
SIRIUS tower 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.None. The process
may take up to three
minutes.
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3. 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.
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, see
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 positionP.
1. Press the phone corner of the touchscreen > Settings > Phone > BT
Devices > Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to ON and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. See 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, see
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.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call information
appears in the display if it is available.
Accept the call by pressing Accept on the touchscreen or by
pressing the phone button on your steering wheel control.
Reject the call by pressing Reject on the touchscreen or by
pressing and holding the phone button on your steering wheel control.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs it as a missed call.
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Media Player
Press the Settings icon > Settings > Media Player, then select from the
following:
Media Player
AutoplayWith this feature on, the system automatically
switches to the media source upon initial
connection and you can listen to music which
has already been randomly indexed during
the indexing process. With this feature off,
the system does not automatically switch to
the inserted media source.
Bluetooth DevicesSelect to connect, disconnect, add or delete a
device. You can also set a device as your
favorite so that the system automatically
attempts to connect to that device at every
ignition cycle.
GracenoteDatabase
InfoAllows you to view the version level of the
Gracenote Database.
GracenoteMgmtWith this feature on, metadata information is
pulled from the Gracenote Database for your
music files. This overrides information from
your device. This feature defaults to off.
Cover Art PriorityWith this feature on, cover art is pulled from
the Gracenote Database for your music files.
This overrides any art from your device. This
feature defaults to Media Player.
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Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................193–194
Fuses ..........................298–299, 304
G
Garage door opener ..........174, 178
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............197
Gauges .......................................103
H
Hazard flashers .........................286
HD Radio™ ...............................483
Headlamps ...................................90
aiming ......................................331
autolamp system .......................91
bulb specifications ..................337
checking alignment ................331
flash to pass ..............................90
high beam .................................90
replacing bulbs .......................333
turning on and off ....................90
Head restraints .........................160
Heating ......................149, 151, 153
Help ............................................529
Hill descent mode .....................232
Hill start assist ..........................211
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................178
Hood ..........................................310
How to use voice commands ...475
I
Ignition .......................189, 384–385
Illuminated visor mirror ...........101Information displays .................110
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................202
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................343–344
cluster ......................................105
J
Jack ............................................375
positioning ...............................375
storage .....................................375
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....432
Jump-starting your vehicle ......287
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................75
keypad .......................................77
locking and unlocking doors ....79
programming entry code .........77
Keys .......................................64, 80
positions of the ignition .........189
L
Lamps ..........................................90
autolamp system .......................91
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................337
fog lamps ...................................92
headlamps .................................90
headlamps, flash to pass ..........90
instrument panel, dimming .....91
interior lamps ...........................93
replacing bulbs ...............333, 337
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