End user notice
MicrosoftWindowsMobile for Automotive Important Safety
Information
This system Ford SYNC™ contains software that is licensed to
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate of Microsoft
Corporation pursuant to a license agreement. Any removal, reproduction,
reverse engineering or other unauthorized use of the software from this
system in violation of the license agreement is strictly prohibited and
may subject you to legal action.
Read and follow instructions
Before using your Windows Automotive-based system, read and follow all
instructions and safety information provided in this end user manual
(“User’s Guide”). Not following precautions found in this User’s Guide
can lead to an accident or other serious consequences.
Keep User’s Guide in Vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, the User’s Guide will be a ready reference for
you and other users unfamiliar with the Windows Automotive-based
system. Please make certain that before using the system for the first
time, all persons have access to the User’s Guide and read its
instructions and safety information carefully.
WARNING:Operating certain parts of this system while driving
can distract your attention away from the road, and possibly
cause an accident or other serious consequences. Do not change
system settings or enter data non-verbally (using your hands) while
driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before attempting
these operations. This is important since while setting up or changing
some functions you might be required to distract your attention away
from the road and remove your hands from the wheel.
General operation
Voice Command Control
Functions within the Windows Automotive-based system may be
accomplished using only voice commands. Using voice commands while
driving allows you to operate the system without removing your hands
from the wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen
Do not access any function requiring a prolonged view of the screen
while you are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
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Brakes ........................................187
anti-lock ...................................187
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................187
brake warning light ................187
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
parking ....................................188
shift interlock ..........................182
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
CD ......................125, 127, 130, 132
CD player ..........................123, 400
CD voice commands .................401
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................297
Changing the air filter ..............259
Child safety restraints ................27
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....29
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................27
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........379
Cleaning your vehicle ...............268
engine compartment ..............270
instrument panel ....................272
interior .....................................272
plastic parts ............................269
washing ....................................268
waxing .....................................270
wheels ......................................274wiper blades ............................271
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........141
Climate voice commands .........437
Clock ..................125, 127, 130, 426
Clutch
operation while driving ..........184
recommended shift speeds ....184
Console ......................................162
overhead ..................................162
Coolant ......................................250
checking and adding ..............250
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..........................304
Customer Assistance ................223
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................312, 314
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............232
Getting roadside assistance ...223
Getting the service you
need .........................................228
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................234
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................232
D
Defrost ...............................141, 143
rear window ............................148
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................254
engine oil .................................249
Display settings .........................426
Doors
central unlocking ......................72
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Map preferences .......................443
Map updates ..............................448
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................369
Message center .........................108
warning messages ...................112
Mirrors ...................................97, 99
fold away ...................................97
side view mirrors (power) .......97
Moon roof ....................................99
Motorcraftparts ..............268, 307
MyFord Touch™ system ..........377
MyKey ..........................................66
N
Navigation features ...................439
Navigation voice commands ....448
Notifications ..............................421
O
Octane rating ............................171
P
Pairing other phones ........338, 409
Pairing your phone ...................408
Pairing your phone for the
first time ............................337, 408
Parental MyKey programming ...66
Park Assist ................................195
Parking brake ............................188
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........307Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................348
Phone redial ..............................342
Phone settings ..................413, 432
Phone voice commands ............414
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................366
POI categories ...........................440
Point of Interest (POI) .............440
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................237
Power door locks ........................72
Power mirrors .............................97
Powerpoint ................................161
Power steering ..........................207
fluid, refill capacity ................304
fluid, specifications .................304
Power Windows ...........................95
Privacy information ..........334, 381
Push button start system .........164
Putting a call on/off hold .........341
Q
Quick touch buttons .................447
R
Radio ..................125, 127, 130, 132
AM/FM .....................................388
Single CD ........125, 127, 130, 132
Radio reception .........................123
Radio voice commands .............390
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Rear view camera
display ................................199, 428
Rear window defroster .....141, 143
Receiving a text
message .............................344, 412
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children ..................................24
Relays ................................236–237
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................76
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
opening the trunk .....................73
replacing the batteries .............60
Roadside assistance ..................223
Route preferences ....................443
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........35, 38
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety information ............333, 380
Safety restraints ..............35–36, 38
Belt-Minder.............................39
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................35–36
for children .........................19, 24
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................27
Safety seats for children ......19, 24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................309Satellite Radio ...................130, 395
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............320
SD card ......................138, 401, 439
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............35
Seats
child safety seats ................19, 24
heated ......................................158
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................79
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........364
Sending new text messages .....411
Setting a destination ................439
Setting a destination
by voice .....................................439
Settings ......................................426
Setting the clock ......................125,
127, 130, 426
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53
SIRIUSsatellite radio .....130, 395
SIRIUS satellite radio
voice commands .......................397
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................418
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................420
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs, specifications .......307
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
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Vehicle health report ........354, 424
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................308
Vehicle loading ..........................209
Ventilating your vehicle ...........167
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................361
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................338
Voice recognition ......................382W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....103
Washer fluid ..............................255
Water, Driving through .............220
Windows
power .........................................95
rear wiper/washer .....................87
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....255
replacing wiper blades ...257–258
Wrecker towing .........................215
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