Pairing Your Phone for the First Time
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to pair
your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone with SYNC. This allows you to use
your phone in a hands-free manner.
Note:Put the transmission in positionP.Turn on your vehicle ignition
and the radio.
1. TouchAdd Phonein the upper left corner of the touchscreen.Find
SYNCappears on the screen and instructs you to begin the pairing
process from your device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set toOnand that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. See your phone’s manual if necessary.
•SelectSYNC,and a six-digit PIN appears on your device.
3. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not
support Secure Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed on
the touchscreen. Skip the next step.
4. When prompted on your phone’s display, confirm that the PIN
provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cellular phone.
5. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.
SYNC may prompt you with more phone options. For more information
on your phone’s capability, see your phone’s manual and visit the
website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:Put the transmission in positionP.Turn on your vehicle ignition
and the radio.
1. Press thePhonecorner of the touchscreen >Settings>BT
Devices>Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set toOnand that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. See your phone’s manual if necessary.
•SelectSYNC,and a six-digit PIN appears on your device.
498MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)
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911 Assist™ ......................438, 512
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................222
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................490
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............427
Accessing your calendar ..........511
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................450
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................429
Accessory delay ........................107
Active call menu options .........427
Active Park Assist .....................230
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........241
Adding (pairing) a phone ........498
Advanced menu options ...436, 456
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................436
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................51
and child safety seats ..............52
description ................................51
disposal ......................................60
driver airbag ..............................51
passenger airbag .......................51
side airbag ...........................51, 55
Air cleaner filter .......333–334, 391
Air conditioning ........................144
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............144
Air filter .....................................334Air filter, cabin ..........................152
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................214
Ambient mood/lighting .............518
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................478
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................318
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................222
Anti-theft system ..................85, 88
arming the system ..............85, 88
disarming a triggered system ..88
Audio system
Single CD ................402, 406, 408
Audio system
(see Radio) ................402, 406, 408
Automatic transmission ............206
fluid, adding ............................324
fluid, checking ........................324
fluid, refill capacities ..............387
fluid, specification ..................387
Selectshift (SST) ....................209
Auxiliary Input Jack .................487
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..415
Auxiliary powerpoint ................183
A/V inputs ..........................417, 495
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........387
refill capacities ........................387
B
Battery .......................................329
acid, treating emergencies .....329
jumping a disabled battery ....291
maintenance-free ....................329
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