SYNC AppLink™
Note:This feature is only available in the United States.
Note:Your smartphone must be paired and connected to SYNC to access
AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect the phone to the USB port in order
to start the application. It is recommended to lock your iPhone after
starting an application.
Note:The AppLink feature is not available if your vehicle is equipped
with the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch system.
Depending on your display type, you can access AppLink from the media
menu, the phone menu, or by using voice commands. Once an app is
running through AppLink, you can control main features of the app
through voice commands and steering wheel controls.
To Access Using the Phone Menu
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Browse to Mobile Applications and pressOK.
3. Browse to your desired app and pressOK.
4. Once an app is running through SYNC, you can access an app’s menu
by pressing theMENUbutton to first access the SYNC menu.
5. Scroll until “
Menu), then pressOK.From here, you can access an application’s
features, such as Thumbs up, Thumbs down, etc. For more
information, please visit www.SYNCMyRide.com.
To Access Using the Media Menu
1. Press theAUXbutton to access the SYNC menu.
2. Press the Menu button to access the SYNC Media menu.
3. Browse to Mobile Applications and pressOK.
4. Browse to your desired app and pressOK.
5. Once an app is running through SYNC, you can access an app’s menu
by pressing theMENUbutton to first access the SYNC menu.
6. Scroll until “
Menu), then pressOK.From here, you can access an application’s
features, such as Thumbs up, Thumbs down, etc. For more
information, please visit www.SYNCMyRide.com.
To Access Using the Navigation Screen (If Equipped)
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Press the SYNC Apps tab.
3. Press Mobile Apps.
4. Select the app to start it.
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To Access Using Voice Commands
1. Press the voice icon.
2. When prompted, say “Mobile Apps”.
3. Say the name of the application after the tone.
4. The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC, you can
press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, such
as “Play Station Quickmix”. Say “Help” to discover available voice
commands.
USING SYNC WITH YOUR MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from your digital music player over the
vehicle’s speaker system using the system’s media menu or voice
commands. You can also sort and play your music by specific categories,
such as artists, albums, etc.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including:
iPod, Zune™, Plays from device players, and most USB drives. SYNC also
supports audio formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV and ACC.
Connecting Your Digital Media Player via the USB Port
Note:If your digital media player has a power switch, ensure that the
device is turned on.
To connect using voice commands:
1. Plug the device into the vehicle’s USB port.
2. Press the voice icon and when prompted, say “USB”.
3. You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate voice
commands. See the media voice commands.
To connect using the system menu:
1. Plug the device into the vehicle’s USB port.
2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.
3. Scroll until Select Source appears and press OK.
4. Scroll to select USB and press OK.
5. Depending on how many digital media files are on your connected
device, Indexing may appear in the radio display. When indexing is
complete, the screen returns to the Play Menu.
6. Press OK and scroll through selections of:
•Play All
•Artists
•Albums
•Genres
•Playlists
•Tracks
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•Explore USB
•Similar Music
•Return
When the desired selection appears in the display, press OK to build
your desired music selection.
What’s Playing?
At any time when a track is playing, you can press the voice
icon and ask the system, “What’s playing?”. The system reads
the metadata tags (if populated) of the playing track to you.
Media Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and, when prompted, say “USB” then any
of the following:
“USB”
“Autoplay off”
“Autoplay on”
“(Phone) (Media) (Bluetooth) Connections”
“Pause”
“Play”
“Play album
1,3
“Play all”
“Play artist
“Play genre
“Play next folder”2
“Play next track”
“Play playlist
“Play previous folder”2
“Play previous track”
“Play song
“Play track
“Refine album
“Refine artist
“Refine song
“Refine track
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If there are no media files to access, the display indicates there is no
media. If there are media files, you have the following options to scroll
through and select from:
When you select: You can:
Play AllPlay all indexed media (tracks) from your
playing device in flat file mode, one at a time in
numerical order.
Press OK to select. The first track title appears
in the display.
ArtistsSort all indexed media by artist. Once selected,
the system lists and then play all artists and
tracks alphabetically. If there are less than
255 indexed artist, they are listed alphabetically
in flat file mode. If there are more, they are
categorized in alphabetical categories.
1. Press OK to select. You can select to play All
Artists or any indexed artist.
2. Scroll until the desired artist is chosen and
press OK.
AlbumsSort all indexed media by albums. If there are
less than 255 indexed albums, they are listed
alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are
more, they are organized into alphabetical
categories.
1. Press OK to enter the album menu and select
from playing all albums or from any individual
indexed album.
2. Scroll until the desired album is chosen and
press OK.
GenresSort indexed music by genre (category) type.
SYNC lists the genres alphabetically in flat file
mode. If there are more than 255, SYNC
automatically organizes them into alphabetical
categories.
Press OK to select and then scroll to select the
desired genre and press OK.
PlaylistsAccess your playlists (from formats such as
ASX, .M3U, .WPL, .MTP.). The system lists your
playlists alphabetically in flat file mode. If there
are more than 255, they are organized into
alphabetical categories.
Press OK to select. Then scroll to select the
desired playlist and press OK.
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Bluetooth Devices Menu Options
This menu allows you to add, connect and delete devices as well as turn
Bluetooth on and off.
1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.
2. Scroll until System Settings appears and select OK.
3. Scroll until Bluetooth Devices appears.
4. Press OK and then scroll to select from:
When you select: You can:
Add Bluetooth
Device
*Allows you to pair additional devices to the
system.
1. Press OK to select and press OK again
when Find SYNC appears in the display.
2. Follow the directions in your phone’s user
guide to put your phone into discovery mode.
A six-digit PIN appears in the display.
3. When prompted on your phone’s six-digit
display, enter the PIN.
Connect Bluetooth
DeviceConnect a previously paired
Bluetooth-enabled phone.
1. Press OK to select and view a list of
devices.
2. Scroll until the desired device is chosen
and press OK to connect the device.
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. Turning Bluetooth off disconnects
all Bluetooth devices and deactivates
Bluetooth features.
Delete DeviceDelete a paired media device.
Press OK and scroll to select the device.
Press OK to confirm.
Delete All DevicesDelete all previously paired devices.
Press OK to select.
ReturnExit the current menu.
*This is a speed-dependent feature
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Advanced Menu Options
This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, language,
performing a master reset as well as returning to factory defaults.
1. Press AUX and then MENU to access the Media Menu.
2. Scroll until System Settings appears and select OK.
3. Scroll until Advanced appears.
4. Press OK and then scroll to select from the following:
When you select: You can:
PromptsHave SYNC guide you via questions, helpful
hints or ask you for a specific action.
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.
LanguagesChoose from English, Francais and Espanol.
The displays and prompts are in the selected
language.
1. Press OK to select and then scroll through
the languages.
2. Press OK when the desired selection
appears in the display.
3. If you change the language setting, the
display indicates that the system is updating.
When complete, SYNC takes you back to the
Advanced menu.
Factory DefaultsReturn to the factory default settings.
This selection does not erase your indexed
information (phonebook, call history, text
messages and paired devices).
1. Press OK to select and then press OK again
when Restore Defaults? appears in the display.
2. Press OK to confirm.
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NAVIGATION CONTROLS
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 system divides the screen in two sections after it initializes:
•Status bars:This is the top and bottom portion of the screen.
It displays the clock or date and other useful information, depending
on which mode you are in.
•Display area:The touchscreen changes depending on current
system operation. Different buttons display in this area, depending on
which mode you are in.
Note:Some features, such as Sirius satellite radio, may not be available
in your location. Check with an authorized dealer.
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A.Memory presets:
•Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio station, tune to the
station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
•In radio and satellite radio mode, press a button to access your saved
presets or channels.
B.CD and DVD slot:Insert a CD or DVD, label side up.
C.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the system.
D.TUNE RPT:
•In radio or satellite radio mode, turn the control to advance in
individual increments up or down the frequency band to the desired
station.
•In MP3 mode, turn the control to advance to the next or previous
folder.
•In navigation mode, press this button to hear the last spoken
navigation guidance prompt.
E.MAP:
•Press this button to access the navigation map.
•Press while the map display is active to center the map on the
current vehicle position. Press while the map display and route are
active to see the different map guidance views.
F.DEST:
•Press this button to access the destination entry menu.
•Press while the destination entry menu is active to show additional
destination entry techniques.
G.N AV:
•Press this button to access the navigation menu.
•Press while the navigation menu is active to access the navigation
menu tabs.
H.I (Information):Press this button to access features such as Where
am I?, Sirius Travel Link, Calendar, System Info and Help.
I.PHONE:Press this button to access the SYNC phone menu.
J.DISP:Press this button to select a display mode: On, Status Bar Only,
and Off.
K.SEEK:
•In radio and satellite radio mode, press the arrow buttons to find
previous or next available stations or channels within the currently
selected Category or Genre.
•In CD and DVD modes, press the arrow buttons to select the previous
or next track or chapter.
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