2013 FORD FLEX navigation update

Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice
When you run a Vehicle Health Report, Ford Motor Company may collect
your cellular phone number (to process your report request) and
diagnostic information about your vehicle. Certain versions or updates to
Vehicle Health Report may also collect additional vehicle information.
Ford may use the vehicle information it collects for any purpose. If you
do not want to disclose your cellular phone number or vehicle
information, do not run the feature or set up your Vehicle Health Report
profile at www.SYNCMyRide.com. Refer to www.SYNCMyRide.com -
Vehicle Health Report Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Statement - for
more information.
SYNCServices: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)
Note:SYNCServices requires activation prior to use. Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com to register and check your eligibility for
complimentary services. Standard phone and message rates may apply.
Subscription may be required. You must also have the active SYNC
Services Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone paired and connected to the
system in order to connect to, and use, SYNCServices. Refer to the
Phone featuresfor pairing instructions.
Note:This feature does not function properly if you have enabled caller
ID blocking on your mobile phone. Make sure your mobile phone is not
blocking caller ID before using SYNC Services.
Note:The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle, and therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the
suggested directions. Any navigation features are provided only as an aid.
Make your driving decisions based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic regulations. Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if
you would be placed in an unsafe situation, or if you would be directed
into an area that you consider unsafe. Maps used by this system may be
inaccurate because of errors, changes in roads, traffic conditions or
driving conditions.
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2. Once connected, follow the voice prompts to request your desired
Service such as Traffic or Directions. You can also say “What are my
choices?” to receive a complete list of available services from which
to choose.
3. To return to the services menu, say “Services” or for help, say “Help”.
Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
1. When connected to SYNC Services, say “Directions” or “Business
Search”. To find the closest business or type of business to your
current location just say “Business Search” and then “Search Near
Me”. If you need further assistance in finding a location you can say
“Operator” at any time within a Directions or Business search to
speak with a live operator. You may also be prompted to speak with
an operator. The live operator can assist you by searching for
businesses by name or by category, residential addresses by street
address or by name or specific street intersections. Operator Assist is
a feature of your SYNC Services subscription. For more information
on Operator Assist visit www.SYNCMyRide.com/support.
2. Follow the voice prompts to select your Destination. After the route
download is complete, the phone call is automatically ended.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the navigation feature:
•Turn-by-turn directions appear in the infotainment display, in the
status bar of your touchscreen system and also on the SYNC Services
screen. You also receive driving instructions from audible prompts.
•When on an active route, you can select Route Summary or Route
Status using the touchscreen controls or voice commands to view the
Route summary turn list or the Route Status ETA. You can also turn
voice guidance on or off, cancel the route or update the route.
If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want the route
updated. Just say, “Yes” when prompted and a new route will be
delivered to your vehicle.
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SYNC Services Voice Commands
When a route has been downloaded (non-navigation systems),
press the voice button on the steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say any of the following commands:
“SYNC SERVICES”
“Cancel route”
“Navigation voice off”
“Navigation voice on”
“Next turn”
“Route status”
“Route summary”
“Services”
“Update route”
“Help”
SIRIUS Travel Link (If Equipped and If Activated)
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:In order to use SIRIUS Travel Link, your vehicle must be equipped
with navigation and your navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot.
Note:A paid subscription is required to access and use these features.
Go to www.siriusxm.com/travellink for more information.
Note:Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic# and click on “Coverage map and
details” for a complete listing of all traffic areas covered by SIRIUS Travel
Link.
Note:Neither SIRIUS nor Ford is responsible for any errors or
inaccuracies in the SIRIUS Travel Link services or its use in vehicles.
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Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates are available for purchase through your
dealership, by calling 1-800-NAVMAPS or going to
www.navigation.com/ford. You need to specify the make and model of
your vehicle to determine if there is an update available.
Navigation Voice Commands
When in navigation mode, press the voice button on the steering
wheel controls. After the tone, say any of the following commands:
Navigation system voice commands
“Cancel next waypoint”1“Navigation”3
“Cancel route”1“Repeat instruction”1
“Destination”2“Show 3D”
“Destination ” “Show heading up”
“Destination ” “Show map”
“Destination favorites” “Show north up”
“Destination home” “Show route”
1
“Destination intersection” “Show turn list”1
“Destination nearest category>”“Voice off”
“Destination nearest POI” “Voice on”
“Destination play nametags” “Voice volume decrease”
“Destination POI” “Voice volume increase”
“Destination nearest category>”“Where am I?”
“Destination previous destination” “Zoom in”
“Destination street address” “Zoom out”
“Detour”
1“Help”1These commands are only available when a navigation route is active.2If you have said the command, “Destination”, you may say any of the
above commands or commands in the following Destination chart.
3If you have said the command, “Navigation”, you may say any of the
above commands or commands in the following Navigation chart.
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MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading .................................. 492
Map icons .................................. 528
Map mode .................................. 527
Map preferences ....................... 526
Map updates .............................. 531
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 441
Message center ......................... 117
warning messages ........... 122, 129
Mirrors ............................... 104, 107
fold away ................................. 104
programmable memory ............ 66
side view mirrors (power) ..... 104
Moon roof .................................. 108
Motorcraftparts .............. 330, 375
MyFord Touch™ system .......... 450
MyKey .......................................... 70
N
Navigation features ................... 521
Navigation voice commands .... 531
Notifications .............................. 505
O
Octane rating ............................ 202
Overdrive ................................... 213
P
Pairing other phones ........ 409, 492
Pairing your phone ................... 491
Pairing your phone for the first
time .................................... 408, 491Parental MyKey programming ... 70
Park Assist ................................ 230
Parking brake ............................ 224
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) ......................................... 375
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ................... 53
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 420
Phone redial .............................. 414
Phone settings .................. 496, 514
Phone voice commands ............ 497
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ...................................... 438
POI categories ........................... 523
Point of Interest (POI) ............. 523
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................ 295
Power door locks ........................ 76
Power liftgate .............................. 81
Power mirrors ........................... 104
Powerpoint ................................ 189
Power steering .......................... 258
fluid, refill capacity ................ 371
fluid, specifications ................. 371
Power Windows ......................... 103
Privacy information .......... 405, 456
Push button start system ......... 196
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 412
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 530
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