Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point Inspection
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels
*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window
washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
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Adjusting the Interaction Level
Push the voice icon; when prompted, say “Voice settings”, then
any of the following:
When you say: The system:
“Interaction mode standard” Provides more detailed interaction and
guidance.
“Interaction mode advanced” Provides less audible interaction and
more tone prompts.
The system defaults to the standard interaction mode.
Confirmation prompts are short questions the system asks when it is not
sure of your request or when there are multiple possible responses to your
request. (For example, the system may ask “Phone, is that correct?”) If
turned off, the system simply makes a best guess as to what you requested
and you may still occasionally be asked to confirm settings.
“Confirmation prompts on”
“Confirmation prompts off”
The system creates candidate lists when it has the same confidence level
of several options based on your voice command. When turned on, you
may be prompted with as many as four possibilities for clarification.
For example, “Say 1 after the tone to call John Doe at home. Say 2 after
the tone to call Johnny Doe on mobile. Say 3 after the tone to call Jane
Doe at home.” Or, “Say 1 after the tone to play John Doe, Say 2 after the
tone to play Johnny Doe.”
“Phone candidate lists on”
“Phone candidate lists off”
“Media candidate lists on”
“Media candidate lists off”
Helpful Hints
•Make sure the interior of the vehicle is as quiet as possible. Wind
noise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system
from correctly recognizing spoken commands.
•After pressing the voice icon, wait until after the tone sounds and
Listening appears before saying a command. Any command spoken
prior to this does not register with the system.
•Speak naturally, without long pauses between words.
•At any time you can interrupt the system while it is speaking by
pressing the voice icon.
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In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate the fuel pump shut-off
(which would activate 911 Assist); however, if 911 Assist is triggered,
SYNC tries to contact emergency services. If a connected phone is
damaged or loses connection to SYNC, SYNC searches for, and tries to
connect to, any available previously paired phone and tries to make the
call to 911.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time (about 10 seconds) to cancel
the call. Failure to cancel the call results in SYNC attempting to dial
911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similar message: “SYNC will attempt to
call 911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on your screen or press and
hold the phone button on your steering wheel.”
If the call is not cancelled and a successful call is made, a pre-recorded
message is played for the 911 operator, then the occupant(s) in the
vehicle is able to talk with the operator. Be prepared to provide your
name, phone number and location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this information electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assist hardware was damaged in a crash.
•The vehicle’s battery or SYNC system has no power.
•The phone(s) paired and connected to the system was thrown from
the vehicle.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
Once 911 Assist is set on, it may disclose to emergency services that the
vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or
activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911
Assist may also be capable of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911
operators the vehicle location, and/or other details about the vehicle or
crash to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency
services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not turn the
feature on.
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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.
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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
attempting to access a function of the system requiring prolonged
attention. Even occasional short scans to the screen may be hazardous if
your attention has been diverted away from your driving task at a critical
time.
Volume Setting
Do not raise the volume excessively. Keep the volume at a level where
you can still hear outside traffic and emergency signals while driving.
Driving while unable to hear these sounds could cause an accident.
Use of Speech Recognition Functions
Speech recognition software is inherently a statistical process which is
subject to errors. It is your responsibility to monitor any speech
recognition functions included in the system and address any errors.
Navigation Features
Any navigation features included in the system are intended to provide
turn by turn instructions to get you to a desired destination. Please make
certain all persons using this system carefully read and follow
instructions and safety information fully.
Distraction Hazard
Any navigation features may require manual (non-verbal) setup.
Attempting to perform such set-up or insert data while driving can
seriously distract your attention and could cause an accident or other
serious consequences. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations.
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....288
Cargo management system ......168
CD ..............................................108
CD player ..................................106
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................278
Child safety restraints ..........26, 29
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....29
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................26
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................21
Cleaning your vehicle ...............243
engine compartment ..............245
instrument panel ....................247
interior .....................................246
plastic parts ............................244
washing ....................................243
waxing .....................................245
wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................246
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........115
Clock ..........................................108
Console ......................................125
overhead ..................................126
Coolant ......................................218
checking and adding ..............218
refill capacities ........................288
specifications ..........................288
Cross Traffic Alert ....................161
Cruise control ...........................159
Customer Assistance ................188Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................295, 297
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............197
Getting roadside assistance ...188
Getting the service you
need .........................................193
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................199
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................197
D
Defrost .......................................115
rear window ............................116
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................223
engine oil .................................217
Driving under special
conditions ..................142, 145, 147
sand .........................................146
snow and ice ...........................148
through water .................147, 185
E
Electronic message center .........97
Electronic stability control ......154
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
running out of fuel .................134
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................151
Emission control system ..........138
End user license agreement ....361
Engine ........................................287
cleaning ...................................245
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Power steering ..........................166
fluid, refill capacity ................288
fluid, specifications .................288
Power Windows ...........................86
Privacy information ..................319
Putting a call on/off hold .........325
R
Radio ..........................................108
Single CD ................................108
Radio reception .........................106
Rear view camera display ........156
Rear window defroster .............115
Receiving a text message .........329
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................22
Relays ................................201–202
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................68–69
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
opening the trunk .....................68
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................64
replacing the batteries .............63
Reverse sensing system ...........156
Roadside assistance ..................188
Roll stability control .................154
Roof rack ...................................169
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........35, 38
Safety defects, reporting ..........200Safety information ....................318
Safety restraints ..............35–36, 38
Belt-Minder.............................39
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating .............41
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................35–36
for children .........................18, 22
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................48
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................26
Safety seats for children ......18, 22
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................294
Satellite Radio ...........................108
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............303
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............35
Seats ..........................................122
child safety seats ................18, 22
front seats .......................120–121
second row seats ....................122
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........347
Setting the clock .......................108
Side air curtain ...........................52
Side-curtain airbags system .......52
SIRIUSsatellite radio .............108
Snowplowing ...............................14
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
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Warning lights (see Lights) .......92
Washer fluid ..............................226
Water, Driving through .............185
Windows
power .........................................86rear wiper/washer .....................78
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................77
checking and adding fluid .....226
replacing wiper blades ...228–229
Wrecker towing .........................182
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