MyFord Touch® (If Equipped) 458
Privacy Information...................................463
Voice recognition.....................................463
Listening to music....................................469
Phone features.......................................490
Information Menu.....................................497
Settings............................................509
Climatefeatures......................................522
Navigation system.....................................525
Appendices 537
Index 555
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•MPG (L/km): This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph.
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.
Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.
•TIMER: Displays the trip elapsed drive time. Press and release RESET
to pause the timer. Press and hold RESET to reset the timer.
•TBC GAIN (if equipped): Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if
the trailer is not connected.
•EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel only): For more information, refer to the
Diesel exhaust system: oxidation catalyst/diesel particulate filter
systemin your diesel supplement for more information.
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center through
the following features:
Note:Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the
items are optional.
Note:When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English language
has been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to
change back to English. Press and hold the RESET button to change
back to English.
SETUP
RESET FOR
SYSTEM CHECKpress the
RESET buttonOIL LIFE
EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL
(Diesel only)
ENGINE HOURS
ENGINE IDLE HOURS
CHARGING SYSTEM
DOOR
BRAKE SYSTEM
TBC GAIN = XX.X
FUEL LEVEL
MYKEY DISTANCE
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
OIL LIFE
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SETUP
UNITS press the
RESET buttonDistance English
Metric
Temperature Fahrenheit
Celsius
AUTOLAMP
(SEC)0 to 180 seconds
AUTOLOCK On or Off
AUTOUNLOCK On or Off
COURTESY
WIPEOn or Off
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY
RESET FOR ZONE SETTING (if equipped)
ZONE XX RESET = CHANGE (if equipped)
RESET FOR CALIBRATION (if equipped)
RESET FOR
REMOTE START
(if equipped)press the
RESET buttonOn or Off
5, 10, 15 minutes
TBC MODE
(if equipped)Electric or EOH
TRAILER SWAY
(if equipped)On or Off
LANGUAGE =
ENGLISH /
SPANISH /
FRENCHEnglish / Spanish / French
•RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK: The message center will begin to cycle
through the vehicle systems and provide a status of the item if
needed. Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.
•OIL LIFE: This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is
required whenever indicated by the message center and according to
the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
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•RESET FOR REMOTE START (if equipped)
•REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a warning tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only
when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
•TBC MODE (if equipped): Allows you to choose the trailer brake
mode.
•TRAILER SWAY (if equipped): This feature uses the electronic
stability control to mitigate trailer sway.
•LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH: Allows you to choose
which language the message center will display in.
Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message
center through each of the language choices.
Press the RESET button to set the language choice.
Information Display Controls (Type 2)
•Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
•Press the right arrow button to
enter a sub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to
exit a menu.
•Press the OK button to choose
and confirm a setting/messages.
Main menu
You can access the menus using the information display control.
•Gauge Mode
•Trip A/B
•Fuel Economy
OK
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Compass (if equipped):
Determine which magnetic zone you
are in for your geographic location
by referring to the zone map.
Settings (cont’d)
MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to create MyKey
AdvanceTrac Always On / Selectable
MAX Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Speed Warning 45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90 or
105 km/h), Off
Volume Limiter On/Off
Clear MyKey Hold OK to Clear MyKey
Language English, Español, Français
Units Distance English
Metric
Temperature Fahrenheit
Celsius
System Reset Hold OK to Reset System to Factory Default
Information
In this mode, you can view different vehicle system information
and perform a system check.
Information
MyKey Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a
programmed MyKey)
1 2 3
4
5
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When you select: You can:
Phonebook1,2Allows you to access your downloaded phonebook.
1. Press OK to confirm and enter. If your phonebook
has fewer than 255 listings, they appear alphabetically
in flat file mode. If there are more, they are organized
into alphabetical categories.
2. Scroll until the desired contact appears, then press
OK.
3. Press OK or the phone button.
Text Message
1Enables you to send, download and delete text
messages.
Phone Settings
1Allows you to view your phone’s status, set ring tones,
select your message notification, change phone book
entries and automatically download your cellular
phone among other features.
SYNC Services
3Access the SYNC services portal where you can
request various types of information, traffic reports
and directions.
911 Assist
4Place an emergency call to a 911 operator for you
after an accident (if the feature is used properly).
Vehicle Health
Report
3Create and receive a diagnostic report card on your
vehicle.
Mobile Apps
3Interact with SYNC®-capable mobile applications on
your smartphone.
System SettingsAccess Bluetooth Devices menu listings (add, connect,
set as primary, on/off, delete) as well as Advanced
menu listings (prompts, languages, defaults, master
reset, install application and system information).
Exit Phone
MenuExit the phone menu by pressing OK.
1This is a phone-dependent feature.
2This is a phone-dependent and speed-dependent feature.
3If equipped, U.S. only.
4If equipped, U.S. and Canada only.
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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 *.
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If you select: You can:
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.
Delete DeviceDelete a paired phone.
Press OK and scroll to select the device.
Press OK to confirm.
Delete All DevicesDelete all previously paired phones (and all
information originally saved with those
phones).
Press OK to select.
ReturnExit the current menu.
*This is a speed-dependent feature.
Advanced Menu Options
This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, languages,
defaults, perform a master reset, install an application and view system
information.
1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu.
2. Scroll until System Settings appears and press OK.
3. Scroll until Advanced appears and select OK.
4. Scroll to select from the following options:
If you select: You can:
PromptsGet help from SYNC by using questions,
helpful hints or asking you for a specific
action. To turn these prompts on or off:
1. Press OK to select and scroll to select
between on or off.
2. Press OK when the desired selection
appears in the display. SYNC takes you back
to the Advanced menu.
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