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When you select: You can:
OptionsSelect more settings:
Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass,
Treble, Midrange, Balance and Fade, THX
Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if
equipped), Occupancy mode (if equipped),
and speed compensated volume.
Media Player Settingsallows you to select
more settings.
Media Player Settings includes:
Autoplay on/off:When on, the system
automatically switches to the media source
when first connected so you can listen to
music that has been indexed. When off, the
system does not automatically switch to the
media source.
Bluetooth Devices:Connect, disconnect,
add or delete a device. Also set a device as
your favorite so the system automatically tries
to connect to it at every ignition cycle.
Gracenote Database Info:View the version
level of the Gracenote Database.
Gracenote Media Management on/off:
When on, this feature gets metadata
information from the Gracenote Database for
your music files. This overrides information
from your device. The feature default is off.
Cover Art Priority: Device/Gracenote
When on, this feature gets cover art for your
music files from either your device or the
Gracenote Database. The feature default is
Device..
Media Device
InformationDisplays information about the device, if
connected and available.
Text DisplayAllows you to choose how you would like the
information to display on-screen.
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Bluetooth Audio
Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers from
your connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone.
To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, then
select the BT tab.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
If you are listening to a Bluetooth Audio device, press the voice
button on the steering wheel controls. When prompted, say any
of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to a Bluetooth Audio device, press the voice
button and, after the tone, say “Bluetooth Audio”, then any of the
commands in the following chart.
Bluetooth audio voice commands
“Next”
“Pause”
“Play”
“Previous”
“Help”
A/V Inputs
Your A/V inputs allow you to connect an
auxiliary audio/video source (game
systems, personal camcorders, etc.) by
connecting RCA cords (not included) to
these input jacks. The jacks are yellow, red
and white and are located either behind a
small access door on the instrument panel
or in your center console.
You can also use the A/V inputs as an auxiliary input jack (AIJ) to play
music from your portable music player over your vehicle’s speakers. Plug
in your 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) RCA adapter into the two left A/V input jacks
(red and white).
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then, select A/V inputs.
To use the auxiliary input jack feature, make sure that your portable
music player is designed to be used with headphones and that it is fully
charged. You also need an audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in.
(3.5 mm) connectors at one end and a RCA jack at the other.
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PHONE FEATURES
Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. Once your
phone is paired, you can access many options using the touchscreen or
voice commands. While the system supports a variety of features, many
are dependent on your cellular phone’s functionality. At a minimum, most
cellular phones with Bluetooth wireless technology support the following
functions:
•Answering an incoming call
•Ending a call
•Using privacy mode
•Dial a number
•Redial
•Call waiting notification
•Caller ID
•Phonebook/Caller ID photos
Other features such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic
phonebook download are phone-dependent features. To check your
phone’s compatibility, refer to your phone’s user manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time
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 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.
The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNCis to pair
your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone with SYNC. This allows you to
use your phone in a hands-free manner.
1. Touch Add Phone in the upper left corner of the touchscreen.
2. When prompted, select Add.
3. Select Add Device.
4. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to ON and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. Refer to your phone’s user guide if necessary.
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5. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display. The display indicates when
the pairing is successful.
6. The system asks you if you want to download your phone book.
Depending on your phone’s capability, you may be prompted with
additional options. For more information on your phone’s capability, refer
to your phone’s user guide and visit the website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and that
the transmission is in P (Park).
1. Press Menu > Settings > Phone > Bluetooth Devices > Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to ON and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. Refer to your phone’s user guide if necessary.
3. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC on the screen. The display indicates when the
pairing is successful.
4. The system asks you if you want to download your phone book.
Depending on your phone’s capability, you may be prompted with
additional options. For more information on your phone’s capability, refer
to your phone’s user guide and visit the website.
Making Calls
Press the voice button. When prompted, say “Call ” or
say “Dial”, then the desired number.
To end the call or exit phone mode, press and hold the phone
button.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call information appears
in the display if it’s available.
Accept the call by pressing Accept on the touchscreen or by
pressing the phone button on your steering wheel controls.
Reject the call by pressing Reject on the touchscreen or by pressing and
holding the phone button on your steering wheel controls.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNClogs it as a missed call.
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Phone Menu Options
Press the top left corner on your touchscreen to select from the
following options:
When you select: You can:
PhoneAccess the on-screen numerical pad to enter a
number and place a call.
During an active call, you can also choose to
mute the call, put it on hold, activate privacy
(returns the call to your cellular phone), join
two calls or end the call.
Quick DialSelect and call contacts stored in your
phonebook contacts and call history folder.
Phone BookAccess and call any contacts in your
previously downloaded phone book. The
system will place the entries in alphabetical
categories summarized at the top of the
screen.
To turn on contact picture settings (if your
device supports this feature), press Phone >
Settings > Manage Phonebook > Download
photos from Phonebook > On.
Certain smart phonesmaysupport
transferring street addresses when listed with
phone book contact information. If this
feature is supported, you can select and use
these addresses as destinations and also save
them as favorites.
Call HistoryAccess any previously dialed, received or
missed calls while your Bluetooth-enabled
phone was connected to SYNC. You can also
choose to save these to your Favorites or
Quick Dial.
This is a phone-dependent feature. If your
phone does not support downloading call
history using Bluetooth, SYNCkeeps track of
calls made with the SYNCsystem.
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When you select: You can:
Messagingsend text messages using your touchscreen.
Refer toText messaginglater in this section.
SettingsAccess various phone settings such as
Bluetooth on or off, Manage your Phone Book
and more. Refer toPhone settingslater in
this section.
Text Messaging
Note:Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
Note:Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and cannot
be completed when the vehicle is traveling at speeds over 5 mph (8 km/h).
Note:SYNCdoes not download read text messages from your phone.
You can send and receive text messages using Bluetooth, read them
aloud and translate text messaging acronyms such as LOL.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the phone menu.
2. Select Messaging.
3. Choose from the following:
•Listen
•Dial
•Send Text
•View
•Delete
•Delete all
•Download new
Composing a Text Message
Note:This is a speed-dependent feature and cannot be completed when
the vehicle is traveling at speeds over 5 mph (8 km/h).
Note:Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the phone menu.
2. Press Messaging > Send Text.
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Phone Settings
Press Phone > Settings, or Menu > Settings > Phone, then select from
the following settings:
If you select: You can:
Bluetooth DevicesConnect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as
well as save it as a favorite.
Bluetooth on/offTurn Bluetooth on or off.
Do not disturbHave all calls go directly to your voice mail and
not ring in the vehicle cabin. With this feature
turned on, text message notifications are also
suppressed and do not ring inside the cabin.
911 AssistTurn 911 Assist™ on or off. Refer to911
Assist™in theSYNCServices and Apps
section.
Phone ringerSelect what ring tone you would like to hear
when you receive a call. Choose from possible
system ring tones, your currently paired phone’s
ring tone, a beep, text-to-speech or if you would
like the notification to be silent.
Text message
notificationSelect how you would like to be notified when
you receive a text message, if supported by your
phone. Choose from possible system alert tones,
text-to-speech or silent.
Internet Data
Connection*Use this screen to make adjustments to your
internet data connection. Select to make your
connection profile with the PAN (personal area
network) or to turn off your connection. You can
also choose to make adjustments to your
settings or have the system always connect,
never connect when roaming or query on
connect. Press ? for additional 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.
Display call historyDisplay call history.
*If compatible
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Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice button on the steering wheel controls. After the
tone, say any of the following commands:
“PHONE”
“Bluetooth Off”
“Bluetooth On”
“Call”
“Call ”
“Call at home”
“Call at work”
“Call on cell”
“Call on other”
“Call Voicemail”
“Dial”
“Do not disturb off”
“Do not disturb on”
“Forward text messages”
“Go to hands free”
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“Hold Call Off”1
“Hold On”1
“Join Calls”1
“Listen to text messages”
“Messages”2
“Mute Call”1
“Pair Phone”
“Privacy On”1
“Reply to text messages”
“Turn Ringer Off”
“Turn Ringer On”
“Un-Mute Call”
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“Help”1These commands are only available during an active call.2If you have said “Messages”, refer to the following “Messages” chart.
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