If you want the system to carry out the following
Voice command
Adjust the level of voice interaction and feedback.
voice settings
Hear a list of voice commands available in the current mode.
[main menu] help
You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets that
are separated by |. For example, where (cancel | stop | exit) appears you say; cancel or
stop or exit.
You must say any of the voice commands that appear outside of open and close brackets.
For example, where mobile (apps | applications) appears, you must say mobile followed
by either apps or applications.
You do not need to say words that appear within square brackets. For example, for where
(USB [stick] | iPOD | MP3 [player]) appears, you can say USB or USB stick.
Note: Mobile Applications, Services and Vehicle health report, is only available in the United
States of America.
System Interaction and Feedback
The system provides feedback through
audible tones, prompts, questions and
spoken confirmations depending on the
situation and the chosen level of
interaction (voice settings). You can
customize the voice recognition system to
provide more or less instruction and
feedback.
The default setting is to a higher level of
interaction in order to help you learn to use
the system. You can change these settings
at any time. Adjusting the Interaction Level Initiate a voice session by
pressing the voice button on the
steering wheel controls. See
Voice Control (page 62).
A tone sounds and the following
message appears in the information
display. Message
Listen
When prompted say the following: If you want the system to carry out the following
Voice command
voice settings
Followed by either of the following: Provide more detailed interaction and guidance.
interaction mode novice
Provide less audible interaction and more tone prompts.
interaction mode
advanced
The system defaults to the standard interaction mode.
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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 your vehicle's
speaker system using the system's media
menu or voice commands. You can also
sort and play your music by specific
categories, for example artist and album.
Note: The system is capable of indexing up
to 6,000 songs. SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player including: iPod®,
Zune
™, plays from device players, and
most USB drives. SYNC also supports the
following audio formats MP3, WMA, WAV
and ACC.
Connecting Your Digital Media
Player to the USB Port
Note: If your digital media player has a
power switch, make sure you switch it on
before plugging it in.
To Connect Using Voice Commands
Plug the device into the USB port. See
USB Port (page 265). Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and Description
Voice command
You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate
voice commands. See Media voice commands.
(USB [stick] | iPod | MP3
[player])
You do not need to say words that appear within square brackets. For example, for where
(USB [stick] | iPOD | MP3 [player]) appears, you can say USB or USB stick.
To Connect Using the System Menu
Plug the device into the USB port. See
USB Port
(page 265).
Press the
AUX button, then scroll to: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button to enter the media menu.
Menu
Press the
OK button.
Browse device
Press the
OK button.
USB
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Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and Description
Voice command
The system reads the metadata tags of the playing track,
and if the metadata tags are populated, the system will tell
you what track is playing.
((who's | who is) this |
who plays this | (what's
| what is) playing [now]
| (what | which) (song |
track | artist) is this |
(who's | who is) playing |
(what's | what is) this)
You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets that
are separated by |. For example, where; (what's | what is) appears you say; what's or
what is.
You must say any of the voice commands that appear outside of open and close brackets.
For example, where; who plays this (what's | what is) playing, you must say; who plays
this (what's or what is) playing.
Media Voice Commands
Press the voice button and when
prompted say any of the following: Voice command
(USB [stick] | iPod | MP3 [player])
Autoplay Off
Autoplay [on]
[Phone] Connections | [Media] Connec-
tions | [Bluetooth] Connections
pause
play 1,2
play [album] [by [artist]]
Play all
1,2
play [artist]
1,2
play [genre]
3
[Play] Next Folder Voice command
[play] next track 1,2
play [playlist]
3
[Play] Previous Folder
[play] previous track
1,2
play [song | track | title | file]
1,2
Refine album ___
repeat (track | song) [on]
repeat off
1,2
(browse | search | show) album
1,2
(browse | search | show) all (artist |
artists)
1,2
(browse | search | show) all (genre
| genres)
1,2
(browse | search | show) all (song |
songs | title | titles | file | files | track
| tracks)
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Voice command
shuffle [all] [on]
shuffle off Voice command
[play] (similar music | more like this)
((who's | who is) this | who plays this |
(what's | what is) playing [now] | (what
| which) (song | track | artist) is this |
(who's | who is) playing | (what's | what
is) this)
1
it could be the name of anything, such as
a group, artist or song.
2 This voice command is not available until
indexing is complete.
3 This voice command is only available in
folder mode.
Voice Command Guide Action and Description
Voice command
Turn autoplay on to listen to music processed during indexing.
Turn autoplay off to allow the indexing process to finish
before the system plays any of your music. *
Autoplay [on]
The system searches all the data from your indexed music
and, if available, begins to play the chosen type of music. You
can only play genres of music that are present in the GENRE
metadata tags that you have on your digital media player.
(browse | search | show)
all (genre | genres)
play [genre]
The system compiles a playlist and then plays music similar
to what is currently playing from the USB port using indexed
metadata information.
[play] (similar music |
more like this)
The system searches for specific artist information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
(browse | search | show)
all (artist | artists)
The system searches for specific track information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
(browse | search | show)
all (song | songs | title |
titles | file | files | track |
tracks)
The system searches for specific album information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
(browse | search | show)
album
The system searches for specific artist information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
play [artist]
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Action and Description
Message
Select and play music from your USB port, auxiliary input jack
or stream music from your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.
Browse device
Select one of the following:
Press the OK button to access music plugged into your USB
port. You can also plug in devices to charge them (if
supported by your device). Once connected, the system
indexes any readable media files. 1
USB
Press the OK button. This is a phone-dependent feature that
allows you to stream music playing on your Bluetooth-
enabled phone. If supported by your device, you can press
seek to play the previous or next track.
Bluetooth audio
Press the
OK button to select and play music from your
portable music player over your vehicle's speakers. 2
Line In
Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and select your
Autoplay settings. Once you turn these selections on, they
remain on until you turn them off. Press
SEEK to play the
previous or next track. 3
Media Player Settings
Select one of the following:
Press the
OK button to shuffle available media files in the
current playlist. To shuffle all media tracks, you must select
Play All in the play menu and then select Shuffle.
Shuffle
Press the
OK button to repeat any song.
Repeat
Press the
OK button to turn autoplay on to listen to music
processed during indexing. Turn autoplay off to allow the
indexing process to finish before the system plays any of your
music. 4
Autoplay
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on your
smartphone.
Mobile Apps
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Action and Description
Message
Access available Bluetooth Device menu listings as well as
Advanced menu listings.
Settings
Press OK to exit the media menu.
Exit
1 The time required to complete this depends on the size of the media the system needs
to index. If autoplay is on, you can listen to media processed during indexing. If autoplay
is off, you cannot listen to music until the system finishes indexing media. SYNC is capable
of indexing thousands of average size media and notifies you if it reaches the maximum
indexing file size.
2 If you have already connected a device to the USB port, you cannot access the line in
feature. Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data
and music separately.
3 Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data and music
separately
4 Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songs
the system needs to process.
Accessing Your Play Menu
This menu allows you to select and play
your media by artist, album, genre, playlist,
track, similar music or even to explore what
is on your USB device. 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:
Note:
If your digital media player has a
power switch, make sure you switch it on
before plugging it in.
Press the
AUX button, then scroll to: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button to enter the media menu.
Menu
Select one of the following:
Press the
OK button. The first track title appears in the
display.
Play all
Play all indexed media (tracks) from your playing device in
flat file mode, one at a time in numerical order.
Sort all indexed media by artist. Once selected, the system
lists and then play all artists and tracks alphabetically. If there
are fewer than 255 indexed artists, the system lists them
alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are more than 255,
the system categorizes them alphabetically.
Artist
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Speed-restricted Features
Adding or editing wallpaper
Photos and Graphics
Composing text messages
Text Messages
Viewing received text messages
Editing preset text messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination
Navigation
Demo navigation route
Adding or editing Address Book or Avoid Area entries
Privacy Information
When you connect a cell phone to SYNC,
the system creates a profile within your
vehicle that links to that cell phone. This
profile helps in offering you more cellular
features and operating more efficiently.
Among other things, this profile may
contain data about your cell phone book,
text messages (read and unread), and call
history, including history of calls when you
did not have your cell phone connected to
the system. In addition, if you connect a
media device, the system creates and
retains an index of supported media
content. The system also records a short
development log of approximately 10
minutes of all recent system activity. The
log profile and other system data may be
used to improve the system and help
diagnose any problems that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index,
and development log remain in your
vehicle unless you delete them, and are
generally accessible only in your vehicle
when your cell phone or media player is
connected. If you no longer plan to use the
system or your vehicle, we recommend you
carry out a Master Reset to erase all stored
information. System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to your
vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor
Company and Ford of Canada do not
access the system data for any purpose
other than as described without consent,
a court order, or where required by law
enforcement, other government
authorities, or other third parties acting
with lawful authority. Other parties may
seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada. For further privacy
information, see the sections on 911
Assist®, Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,
Directions and Information.
Using Voice Commands
This system helps you control many
features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the
wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
The system provides feedback through
audible tones, prompts, questions and
spoken confirmations depending on the
situation and the chosen level of
interaction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions
(confirmation prompts) when it is not sure
of your request or when there are multiple
possible responses to your request.
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Helpful Hints
•
Make sure the interior of your vehicle is
as quiet as possible. Wind noise from
open windows and road vibrations may
prevent the system from correctly
recognizing spoken voice commands.
• After pressing the voice command icon,
wait until after the tone sounds and
Listening appears before saying a voice
command. Any voice command spoken
prior to this does not register with the
system.
• Speak naturally, without long pauses
between words.
• At any time, you can interrupt the
system while it is speaking by pressing
the voice command icon.
Accessing a List of Available Voice
Commands
To access a list of available voice
commands you can do either of the
following.
Using the touchscreen, press: Message
Settings
Help
Voice Command List
Using the steering wheel control, press
the voice button and when prompted
say one of the following: Voice Commands
(music | audio) [system] list of
commands
(browse | show | search) list of
commands
(Bluetooth (audio | stereo) [<1-n>])
list of commands Voice Commands
(disc | CD [player]) list of commands
climate [control] list of commands *
(nav | navigation) list of commands
(phone | Blackberry | I Phone) list of
commands
radio list of commands
(SD card | memory card) list of
commands
*
(Sirius [satellite radio | radio] | sat |
satellite radio) list of commands
*
[show] [Sirius] Travel Link list of
commands
(browse | show | search) (USB [<1-
n>] | iPod | MP3 [player])
voice instructions list of commands
voice settings list of commands
voice settings help
* These voice commands are only available
when your vehicle is fitted with a
navigation system, and the navigation
system SD card is in the SD card slot.
Voice Command Settings
These allow you to customize the level of
system interaction, help and feedback. The
system defaults to standard interaction
that uses candidate lists and confirmation
prompts as these provide the highest level
of guidance and feedback.
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