Set PTY for Seek/Scan
This allows you to select a category
of music you would like to search for.
You can then choose to either seek or
scan for the stations playing that
category.
RDS Text Display
This allows you to view the
information broadcast by FM stations.
AST
AST (Autostore) allows you to have
the system automatically store the
six strongest stations in your current
location.
TAG Button
This feature is available when HD
Radio is on, and allows you to tag a
song to download later. When you
select On,TA G appears on-screen
when HD Radio is active. You can
touch TA G to save the information of
the song that is playing. When you
plug in your portable music player, the
information transfers, if supported by
your device. When you are connected
to iTunes®, the tags appear to remind
you of the songs you would like to
download. See HD Radio information
later in this chapter.
Direct Tune
Touch this button to enter the desired
station number manually. Touch
Enter when you are done. HD Radio™ Information (If
Available)
Note:
HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the
analog broadcasts, it already receives.
Digital broadcasts provide a better
sound quality than analog broadcasts
with free, crystal-clear audio and no
static or distortion. For more
information, and a guide to available
stations and programming, please
visit www.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to
a station broadcasting HD Radio
technology, you may notice the
following indicators on your screen:
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The HD Radio logo blinks when
acquiring a digital station and stays
solid when digital audio is playing.
When this logo is available, you may
also see Title and Artist fields
on-screen.
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Scan
Touch this button to hear a brief
sampling of channels.
Options
Touch this button to view and adjust
various media settings.
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings
for:
•Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
• Balance and Fade
• THX Deep Note Demo
• DSP (Digital Signal processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note:Your vehicle may not have all
these sound settings.
Set Category for Seek/Scan
This allows you to select a category
of music you would like to search for.
You can then choose to either seek or
scan for the stations playing that
category.
Parental Lockout
This allows you to lock and unlock
channels, change or reset your PIN or
unlock all channels. To use this
feature, you need your initial PIN,
which is 1234. Artist/Title/Team Alerts
This feature allows you to select
Artists, Titles and Teams that you
would like the system to alert you to
when they are playing on other
channels. Press Edit Alerts to delete
or turn off alerts. You can also set all
alerts to on or off. When an alert
appears on the screen, you can
choose to Tune to the channel, to
Cancel the alert or to Disable Alerts.
If you are listening to a sporting event,
you can save your favorite teams so
that the system can alert you when
they are playing on a satellite radio
channel.
Note:
Sirius does not support the Alert
feature on all channels. Ford Motor
Company shall not be responsible for
Alert feature variation.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
Sirius requires this number when
communicating with you about your
account.
Direct Tune
Touch this button to enter the desired
satellite channel number manually.
Touch Enter when you are done.
Browse
Touch this button to view a list of all
available stations. Scroll to see more
categories. Touch the station you
want to listen to.
Touch Skip if you want to skip this
channel.
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Phone
A
Quick Dial
B
Phonebook
C
History
D
Messaging
E
Settings
F
Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of SYNC. Once you pair your
phone, 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
• Dialing a number
• Redialing
• Call waiting notification
• Caller ID.
Other features, such as text
messaging using Bluetooth and
automatic phonebook download, are
phone-dependent features. To check
your phone’s compatibility, see your
device’s manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
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 position
P. Turn on your vehicle ignition and the
radio.
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1. Touch Add Phone in the upper left
corner of the touchscreen. Find
SYNC appears on the screen, and
instructs you to begin the pairing
process from your device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. See your
device’s manual if necessary.
Note: Select SYNC, and a six-digit PIN
appears on your device.
3. If 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
device's manual and visit the website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note: Put the transmission in position
P. Turn on your vehicle ignition and the
radio.
1. Press the Phone corner of the touchscreen > Settings > BT
Devices > Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. See your
device’s manual if necessary. Note:
Select SYNC, and a six-digit PIN
appears on your device.
3. If 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
device's manual and visit the website.
Making Calls
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Press the voice button on
your steering wheel controls.
When prompted, say, "Call
desired number.
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To end the call or exit phone
mode, press this phone
button.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible
tone sounds. Call information appears
in the display if it is available.
Accept the call by pressing
Accept on the touchscreen
or by pressing this phone
button on your steering wheel
controls.
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