2013 FORD F250 Owners Manual

Phone Settings
Press the Settings icon >Settings>Phone,then select from
the following:
Phone
Bluetooth DevicesConnect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as
well as save it as a favorite.
BluetoothTurn Bluetooth on and off.
Do Not DisturbHave all calls go directly to your voice mail and
not ring inside your vehicle. With this feature
turned on, text message notifications are also
suppressed and do not ring inside your vehicle.
911 AssistTurn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature. See
911 Assistin theSYNC applications and
servicessection.
Phone RingerSelect the type of notification for phone calls -
ring tone, beep, text to speech, or have it be
silent.
Text Message
NotificationSelect the type of notification for text messages
- alert tone, beep, text to speech, or have it be
silent.
Internet Data
ConnectionIf compatible with your phone, you can adjust
your internet data connection. Select to make
your connection profile with the personal area
network or to turn off your connection. You can
also choose to adjust your settings or have the
system always connect, never connect when
roaming or query on connect. Press?for more
information.
Manage PhonebookAccess features, such as automatic phonebook
download, re-download your phonebook, add
contacts from your phone as well as delete or
upload your phonebook.
Roaming WarningHave the system alert you when in Roaming
mode.
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Wireless & Internet
Your system has a Wi-Fi feature that creates a wireless network within
your vehicle, thereby allowing other devices (such as personal computers
or phones) in your vehicle to speak to each other, share files or play
games. Using this Wi-Fi feature, everyone in your vehicle can also gain
access the internet if you have a USB mobile broadband connection
inside your vehicle, your phone supports personal area networking and if
you park outside a wireless hotspot.
Press the Settings icon >Settings>Wireless & Internet,
then select from the following:
Wireless & Internet
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Network (Client) Modeturns the
Wi-Fi feature on and off in your vehicle. Make
sure you turn it on for connectivity purposes.
Choose a Wireless Networkallows you to
use a previously stored wireless network. You
can categorize by alphabetical listing, priority
and signal strength. You can also choose to
search for a network, connect to a network,
disconnect from a network, receive more
information, prioritize a network or delete a
network.
Gateway (Access Point) Modemakes
SYNC an access point for a phone or a
computer when turned on. This forms the
local area network within your vehicle for
things, such as game playing, file transfer
and internet browsing. Press?for more
information.
Gateway (Access Point) Settingsallows
you to view and change settings for using
SYNC as the internet gateway.
Gateway (Access Point) Device List
allows you to view recent connections to your
Wi-Fi system.
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Wireless & Internet
USB Mobile
BroadbandInstead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also
use a USB mobile broadband connection to
access the internet. (You must turn on your
mobile broadband device on your personal
computer before connecting it to the system.)
This screen allows you to set up what is your
typical area for your USB mobile broadband
connection. (USB mobile broadband settings
may not display if the device is already on.)
You can select the following: Country, Carrier,
Phone Number, User Name and Password.
Bluetooth SettingsShows you the currently paired devices as
well as giving you your typical Bluetooth
options to connect, disconnect, set as favorite,
delete and add device. Bluetooth is a
registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
Prioritize
Connection MethodsChoose your connection methods and change
them as needed. You can select to Change
Order and have the system either always
attempt to connect using a USB mobile
broadband or using Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Wi-Fi
Your system has a Wi-Fi feature which creates a wireless network within
your vehicle, thereby allowing other devices (i.e. personal computers or
phones) in your vehicle to speak to each other, share files, play games,
etc. Using this Wi-Fi feature, everyone in your vehicle can also gain
access the internet if:
•You have a USB mobile broadband connection inside the vehicle
•Your phone supports PAN (personal area networking)
•You are parked outside of a wireless hotspot
To access, press the Menu icon > Settings > Wireless and Internet >
Wi-Fi settings, then select from the following options:
•Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode:Turn the wi-fi feature on and off in
your vehicle. Make sure it is turned on for connectivity purposes.
•Choose a Wireless Network:Use a previously stored wireless
network. You can categorize by alphabetical listing, priority and signal
strength. You can also choose to search for a network, connect to a
network, disconnect from a network, receive more information,
prioritize a network or delete a network.
•Gateway Access Point Mode:Make SYNC an access point for a
phone or a computer by turning this feature on. This forms the local
area network within the vehicle for things such as game playing, file
transfer, internet browsing, etc. Press ? for more information.
•Gateway (Access Point) Settings:View and change settings for
using SYNC as the internet gateway.
•Gateway Access Point Device List:View who has connected to
your Wi-Fi connection recently.
Press the ? button (if available) for additional information.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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USB Mobile Broadband
Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also use a USB mobile broadband
connection to access the internet. (You must activate your mobile
broadband device on your PC prior to connecting it to the system.)
This screen allows you to set up what is your typical area for your USB
mobile broadband connection. (USB mobile broadband settings may not
be displayed if the device is already activated.) You can select the
following:
•Country
•Carrier
•Phone Number
•User Name
•Password
Prioritize Connection Methods
This screen allows you to choose your connection methods and change
them as needed. You can select to Change Order and have the system
either always attempt to connecting using a USB mobile broadband or
using Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth Settings
Shows you what device is currently paired with the system as well as
giving you your typical Bluetooth options to connect, disconnect, set as
favorite, delete and add device.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
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Help
Press the Settings icon >Help,then select from the following:
Help
Where Am I?View your vehicle’s current location, if your
vehicle is equipped with navigation. If your
vehicle is not equipped with navigation, nothing
displays.
System InformationTouchscreen system serial number.
Your vehicle identification number (VIN).
Touchscreen system software version.
Navigation system version.
Map database version.
Sirius satellite radio electronic serial number
(ESN).
Gracenote Database Information and Library
version.
Software LicensesView the licenses for any software and
applications installed on your system.
Driving RestrictionsCertain features are not accessible when your
vehicle is moving.
911 AssistTurn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature. See
911 Assistin theSYNC applications and
servicessection.
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Speed Dial
allows you to save up to two numbers as ICE
contacts for quick access if there is an
emergency. SelectEditto access your
phonebook and then select the desired contacts.
The numbers then appear as options on this
screen for the ICE 1 and ICE 2 buttons. The
ICE contacts you select appear at the end of the
911 Assist call process.
Voice Command ListView categorized lists of voice commands.
To access Help using the voice commands, press the voice button, then,
after the tone, say “Help”. The system provides allowable voice
commands for the current mode.
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CLIMATE
Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access your climate
control features. Depending on your vehicle line and option package,
your climate screen may look different from the screen shown here.
A.Power:Touch to switch the system off and on. Outside air cannot
enter your vehicle when you switch off the system.
B.Passenger settings:
•TouchDUALto switch on the passenger temperature control.
•Touch+or–to adjust the temperature.
•Touch the heated seat icon to control the heated seat.
•Touch the cooled seat icon to control the cooled seat.
C.Fan speed:Touch+or–to adjust fan speed.
D.Recirculated air:Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off which:
•May reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior.
•May help reduce odors from reaching the interior.
•Engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected.
•May be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost.
•May turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog
potential.
E.MAX A/C:Touch to cool your vehicle with recirculated air. Touch
again for normal A/C operation. MAX A/C:
•Distributes air through instrument panel vents.
•Is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode.
•May help reduce odors from entering your vehicle.
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F.A/C:Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off.
•Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
•Engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor/defrost.
G.AUTO:Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically
controls:
•Fan speed
•Airflow distribution
•A/Conoroff
•Outside or recirculated air.
H.Rear defroster:Touch to turn the rear window defroster and heated
mirrors.
I.Defrost:Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch
again to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost:
•Provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents.
J.Manual controls:Select any of the following airflow distribution
modes:
•Floor and Defrost:Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and
provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Panel:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•Panel and Floor:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•Floor:Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and
rear seat floor vents.
K.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch+or–to adjust the temperature.
•If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, touch the heated seat
icon to control the heated seat. See theSeatschapter.
•If your vehicle is equipped with cooled seats, touch the cooled seat
icon to control the cooled seat. See theSeatschapter.
•Touch and holdMyTempto select a temperature you would like your
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a heated steering wheel, touch the
heated steering wheel icon to warm the steering wheel.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a wood-trimmed steering wheel, it
does not heat between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
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