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1  AUTOLAMPS* 
     Allows your headlamps to turn on and off 
automatically in low-light situations or during inclement 
weather. Your headlamps will remain on for a period of 
time after you switch the ignition off. You can adjust the 
time delay using the information display controls. 
     NOTE   It may be necessary to switch your headlamps 
on manually in severe weather conditions.
2  CRUISE CONTROL* 
    To Set a Cruise Control Speed
    A.   Press  the  ON control and release.
    B.  Accelerate to the desired speed.
    C.   Press and release SET+. Take your 
foot off the accelerator pedal. 
      After you set your speed, you can press and hold SET+  or 
SET–  to adjust cruise speed. Release the control when you 
reach the desired speed. To cancel the set speed, pull CAN  
toward you and release, or tap the brake pedal. To switch 
cruise control off, press OFF or switch the ignition off. 
3     SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT 
     Lights briefly when you switch the ignition on. If it 
remains on or is blinking after you start the engine, the On-
Board Diagnostics (OBD-II) system has detected a problem 
and your vehicle requires service. Drive in a moderate 
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and 
contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 
4    AUTOWIPERS* 
      The wipers function when the rain sensor detects moisture on 
the windshield. Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity. 
      With low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor 
detects a large amount of moisture on the windshield. 
      With high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor 
detects a small amount of moisture on the windshield.
5    MEDIA STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS*
       (Volume):  Press  +  to increase or
 –  to decrease volume levels.
  
    Press to access voice recognition.
    
   Press to access phone mode or to answer a call.
       
   Press to exit phone mode or end a call.
  
   Press to access the next or previous radio station, 
CD track or preset satellite radio channel*. 
6    TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL 
      Unlock the steering wheel by pulling the lever down. Adjust 
the wheel to the desired position. Push the lever back up to 
lock the steering wheel into place.
7  SYNC® DISPLAY*
      Displays information about Entertainment and Phone, and 
allows you to make minor adjustments within a selected 
menu. MyFord Touch
® is also available in select models. See 
the  MyFord Touch section in this guide or refer to the MyFord 
Touch chapter in your Owner’s Manual for more information.
*if equipped
*if equipped
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GETTING STARTED WITH 
YOUR SYNC SYSTEM
SYNC is a hands-free, voice 
recognition system used for 
entertainment, information  
and communication.   
SYNC. Say the Word.
Before You Get Started
 1.    Set up your owner account 
at SyncMyRide.com (U.S.) or 
SyncMyRide.ca (Canada).   
Register by following the on-screen 
instructions. After registering, you 
can see what services you are 
eligible for.
  2.   SYNC uses a wireless connection 
called 
 Bluetooth® to communicate 
with your phone. Switch on 
Bluetooth mode in your phone’s 
menu options. This lets your phone 
find SYNC. If you need more details 
on setting up your phone with SYNC, 
visit  SyncMyRide.com (U.S.) or 
SyncMyRide.ca (Canada) or your 
phone manufacturer’s website.  Pairing Your Phone with SYNC 
In order to use the many features of 
SYNC, such as making a phone call or 
receiving a text, you must first connect 
 
or pair your phone with SYNC.
To Pair Your Phone for the First Time
  1.     Place your vehicle is in park (P) and 
switch on your ignition and radio.
  2.   Press  the  phone button 
 .  
When the display indicates that 
there is no paired phone, select the 
option to add.
  3.   When a message to begin pairing 
appears in the display, search for 
SYNC on your phone to start the 
pairing process.  
 4.   When prompted on your phone’s 
display, enter the six-digit PIN 
provided by SYNC into your phone.
  5.   The display will indicate when the 
pairing is successful.
USING YOUR PHONE   
WITH SYNC 
 NOTE  You must download your phone 
book to make phone calls with voice 
commands by name.
Making a Phone Call 
Use SYNC to make a phone call to 
anyone in your phone book by pressing 
the  voice button 
 . When prompted, 
say any of the following   
voice commands: 
  Call 
  Call 
  Call 
  Call 
For example, you could say Call Jake 
Smith at home. SYNC repeats the 
command back to you and dials   
the number.
 NOTE  You can also make phone calls 
by giving the voice command Dial, then 
verbally say the phone number.
Answering Incoming Calls
Whenever you have an incoming call, 
you can see the name and number of the 
person calling in your display. Press the 
phone button
 to answer an incoming 
call. You can hang up at any time by 
pressing the phone button 
.
Do Not Disturb Mode 
This feature blocks incoming calls and 
text messages and saves them for later. 
You still have access to outgoing calls 
when this feature is active. Say the voice 
command  Do not disturb on to enable 
and  Do not disturb off to disable.
 NOTE  You can choose from privacy 
mode (can listen and talk only by phone) 
or open mode (listen and talk by the 
vehicle) via the display.
 NOTE  The system may prompt you to:
  »    Set your phone as the primary 
or favorite (the primary phone 
receives messages and voicemail).
  »    Download your phone book   
(a requirement to use the full set   
of voice commands).
  »  Switch on 911 Assist
®.
Tips
  »    Make sure you accept the request 
from SYNC to access your phone.
  »    To pair subsequent phones, please 
refer to Pairing Subsequent Phones  
in the SYNC  chapter of your 
Owner’s Manual.
  »    If you experience pairing problems, 
follow these steps to perform a 
clean pairing process: 
   1.     Delete your phone from SYNC. 
   2.   Delete the SYNC connection 
from your phone. 
   3.   Repeat  the  Pairing Your Phone 
with SYNC process.
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PHONE 
Voice-control your phone for hands-free 
calling with your phone securely put away. 
With SYNC, you won’t even need to know 
the phone number. Just say the name of 
the person you want from your contacts. 
Your phone connects you with 
many other features: 
  »    Automatically connects with a 
911 Operator in the event of an 
accident (you must switch on the 
feature prior to an incident).
  »    Transfer calls seamlessly from 
SYNC to phone as you get 
in or out of your vehicle. Use the Navigation Settings 
menu to select other choices:
  »   Shortest: Uses the shortest   
distance possible.
  »   Eco (EcoRoute): Uses the 
most fuel efficient route.
NAVIGATION*
Get started with your navigation system 
by pressing the upper-right, green corner. 
The available, voice-activated navigation 
system includes:
 »  SiriusXM Traffic™
  »  SiriusXM Travel Link™
  »    GPS (Global Positioning 
System) technology
  »  3-D mapping
  »  Turn-by-turn navigation
Some features require activation. Refer 
to the MyFord Touch chapter in your 
Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Set a Destination 
You can use the touchscreen to set a 
destination in many ways, like a street 
address, a city center, a place on the 
map or a point of interest. Use the voice 
control system or the touchscreen to set 
a destination. Narrow your choices by 
city or street as you type, and the system 
will automatically provide the fastest 
route using the quickest moving roads. 
SYNC®  WITH  MYFORD TOUCH®*(cont.)
SETTINGS 
Touch  Settings  to customize information 
within your vehicle. 
Adjust the clock, display and sound 
settings, and access Help through   
the touchscreen.
ENTERTAINMENT 
No matter how you store your music, 
SYNC makes it yours to enjoy when 
you’re behind the wheel. Just press 
the lower, left-hand red corner of the 
touchscreen. From here, you can easily 
go between AM, FM, SiriusXM and   
other media sources. 
Set Your Radio Presets
  »    Touch the Entertainment corner   
on the touchscreen.
  » Touch  FM and select Direct Tune.  
»    Enter the desired station and   
touch  Enter.
  »   Touch  Presets and then touch and 
hold one of the memory preset 
buttons to save it. The sound mutes 
and then returns after the system 
saves the station.
Bring in Your Own Music
Gain access to any audio source by voice 
and even control how each operates, 
like changing radio stations, CD tracks or 
music on one of the following devices:
  » USB
 »  Bluetooth
® streaming
  »  SD card
  »  Line in or auxiliary jack
Refer to the MyFord Touch chapter in 
your  Owner’s Manual, visit the website 
or call the toll-free number for more 
information. See the inside front cover of 
this guide for details.      
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FIVE PASSENGER SECOND-ROW  
SEAT VERSATILITY
Fold seats in half, prop them up or remove them entirely. Here’s 
how to do it:
Fold One or Both Rear Seats
  1.   Make sure the head restraints are in their lowest position. 
  2.   
Pull the strap on the side of the seatback.
  3.   
Fold the seatback forward.
  4.   
The seat folds flat.
To Prop One or Both Seats
  5.    Pull the strap on the rear of the seatback. 
  6.   
Push down on the yellow lever and then 
push the folded seat up and forward. 
  7.   Lift the support rod.
  8.   
Connect the support rod to the seat frame to 
prevent the seat from falling backward.
To Remove the Seats
 9.   Pull the strap on the rear of the seatback 
and push the seat forward.
  10.    Push down on the yellow locking lever 
and rock the seat to remove.
  11.    Lift the seat to remove.
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SEVEN PASSENGER SEAT VERSATILITY
To fold both second- and third-row seats in half, drop the  
second-row seats into the floorboards and create a wide-open 
flat-loading floor in your cargo area. Here’s how to do it:
To Fold the Second Row Seats
  1.   Make sure the head restraints are in their lowest position. 
  2.   
Pull the strap.
  3.   
Fold the seatback forward.
  4.   
Pull the large strap on the rear of the seatback.
  5.   
Move the seat forward to the lowered position.
 NOTE  You will hear a distinct click when the 
seat locks into its lowered position.
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You can fold the third-row seats down to create a flat-loading cargo floor:
  1.   Make sure the seats are in the 
fully rearward position.
  2.   
Pull the strap on the rear of the seat cushion.
  3.   
Fold the seat cushion forward. 
  4.   
Pull the strap on the rear of the seatback. 
  5.   
Fold the seatback forward.
Create a flat-loading cargo floor by folding the 
carpeted cover forward over both rows.