Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Phone Menu
Press the phone button, then scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.SYNC Apps
Services1. Press the OK button. The display indicates the system isconnecting.
2. Press the OK button again. SYNC initiates the call to theServices portal.
3. Once you connect to the service, follow the prompts torequest the desired service, for example traffic or direc-tions.
Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
When connected to SYNC Services, press the voice button and when promptedsay:
Action and DescriptionVoice command
To receive directions to a location. Once you select yourdestination, the system uploads your current vehicle location,calculates a route based on current traffic conditions andsends it back to your vehicle. After the route download iscomplete, the phone call automatically ends. You then receiveaudible and visual driving instructions as you travel towardyour destination.
Directions
To find a business or type of business. Select your destination,the system uploads your current vehicle location, calculatesa route based on current traffic conditions and sends it backto your vehicle. After the route download is complete, thephone call automatically ends. You then receive audible andvisual driving instructions as you travel toward your destina-tion.
Business search
You can also say the following:
To find the closest business or type of business to your loca-tion, within business search.Search near me
If you need further assistance in finding a location at any timewithin a Directions or Business search and need to speak witha live operator.
Operator
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SYNC Services quick tips
You can even access your account outside your vehicle. Justuse the number on your phone's call history. Traffic andDirections features do not function properly but informationservices and the 411 connect and text message features areavailable.
SYNC™ APPLINK™
SYNC Mobile Apps
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port in order to start theapplication.
Note:The AppLink feature is not availableif your vehicle is equipped with the MyFordTouch system.
Note:Depending on your display type, youcan access AppLink from the media menu,the phone menu, or by using voicecommands. Once an app is running throughAppLink, you can control main features ofthe app through voice commands andsteering wheel controls.
To Access Using the Phone Menu
Press the phone button to access theSYNC phone menu on-screen. You canthen scroll to:
Menu item
Press OK to access a listof available applications.Mobile Apps
Menu item
Scroll through the list ofavailable applications andpress OK to select aparticular app. Once anapp is running throughSYNC, you can access anapp’s menu by pressing theMENU button to firstaccess the SYNC menu.
Scroll until the app name followed by"Menu", is displayed (such as, sticherMenu), then press OK. From here, you canaccess an application's features, such asThumbs up and Thumbs down.
For more information, please visit:
Website
www.SYNCMyRide.com
To Access Using the Media Menu
Press the AUX button on the centerconsole.
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Press the Menu button to the SYNC menu and scroll to:
Action and descriptionMenu item
Press the OK button.SYNC-Media
Press the OK button and scroll through the list of availableapplications and select your desired app.Mobile Apps
Scroll until the app name followed by"Menu", is displayed (such as, StitcherMenu), then press OK. From here, you canaccess an application's features, such asThumbs up and Thumbs down.
For more information, please visit:
Website
www.SYNCMyRide.com
To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and descriptionVoice command
Say the name of the application after the tone.The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC,you can press the voice button and speak commands specificto the app, for example, "Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Apps
You can also say the following:
To discover the available voice commands.The name of an app(such as Stitcher)followed by "help".
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from yourdigital music player over your vehicle'sspeaker system using the system's mediamenu or voice commands. You can alsosort and play your music by specificcategories, for example artist and album.
Note:The system is capable of indexing upto 6,000 songs.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player including: iPod®,Zune™, plays from device players, andmost USB drives. SYNC also supports thefollowing audio formats MP3, WMA, WAVand ACC.
Connecting Your Digital MediaPlayer to the USB Port
Note:If your digital media player has apower switch, make sure you switch it onbefore plugging it in.
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To Connect Using Voice Commands
Plug the device into the USB port. SeeUSB Port (page 328).
Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and DescriptionVoice command
You can now play music by saying any of the appropriatevoice commands. See Media voice commands.USB [1]
You do not need to say words that appear within square brackets. For example, for whereUSB[1]appears, you can say USB or USB one.
To Connect Using the System Menu
Plug the device into the USB port. SeeUSB Port (page 328).
Press the AUX button, then the Menubutton to enter the Media Menu.
You can then scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Select Src
Press the OK button.USBDepending on how many digital media files are on yourconnected device, the following message may appear in theradio display.
Indexing…
When indexing is complete, the screen returns to the Play menu. You can thenselect one of the following:
Play all
Artists
Albums
Genres
Playlists
Songs
Browse USB
Similar music
Exit the current menu.Return
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Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button to turn autoplay on tolisten to music processed during indexing.Turn autoplay off to allow the indexingprocess to finish before the system plays
any of your music.4
Autoplay
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on yoursmartphone.Mobile Apps
Access available Bluetooth Device menu listings as well asAdvanced menu listings.Sys Settings
Press OK to exit the media menu.Exit
1The time required to complete this depends on the size of the media the system needsto index. If autoplay is on, you can listen to media processed during indexing. If autoplayis off, you cannot listen to music until the system finishes indexing media. SYNC is capableof indexing thousands of average size media and notifies you if it reaches the maximumindexing file size.2If you have already connected a device to the USB port, you cannot access the line infeature. Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream dataand music separately.3Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data and musicseparately.4Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songsthe system needs to process.
Accessing Your Play Menu
This menu allows you to select and playyour media by artist, album, genre, playlist,track, similar music or even to explore whatis on your USB device.
Make sure that your device is plugged intothe USB port and is turned on.
Press the AUX button, then the Menubutton to enter the Media Menu.
You can then scroll to select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Play Menu
If there are no media files to access, the display indicates there is no media. If there aremedia files, you have the following options:
Press the OK button. The first track title appears in thedisplay.Play all
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Action and DescriptionMessage
1. Press the OK button. When find SYNC appears in thedisplay, press the OK button again.
2. Follow the directions in your phone's manual to put yourphone into discovery mode. A six-digit PIN appears in thedisplay.
3. When prompted on your phone's six-digit display, enterthe PIN.
Connect a previously paired Bluetooth-enabled phone.Connect BT
1. Press OK to select and view a list of devices.
2. Scroll until the desired device is chosen and press OK toconnect the device.
Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.**Bluetooth On and Off
1.Press the OK button and scroll to toggle between on andoff.
2. Make a selection and press the OK button.
Delete a paired media device.Delete
1. Press the OK button and scroll to select the device.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
Delete all previously paired devices.Delete all
1. Press the OK button.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
Exit the current menu.Return
*This is a speed-dependent feature. It is only available when your vehicle is traveling at 3mph (5 km/h) or less.**Setting Bluetooth to off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and turns off all Bluetoothfeatures.
Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to accessand set prompts, languages, defaults andperform a master reset.
Press the AUX button, then the Menubutton to enter the Media Menu.
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You can then scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Sys Settings
Press the OK button.Bluetooth device
You can then select one of the following:
Have SYNC guide you by asking questions, helpful hints orask you for a specific action.Confirmation Prompts
1.Press the OK button and scroll to toggle between on andoff.
2. Make a selection and press the OK button. SYNC takesyou back to the Advanced menu.
Choose from the available languages. The displays andprompts are in the selected language.Language
1. Press the OK button and scroll through the availablelanguages.
2.Press the OK button when the desired language appearsin the display.
3. If you change the language setting, the display indicatesthat the system is updating. When complete, SYNC takesyou back to the Advanced menu.
Return to the factory default settings. This selection doesnot erase your indexed information, for example phonebook,call history, text messages and paired devices.
Factory Defaults
1. Press the OK button.
2. Press the OK button. When restore defaults appears inthe display, press the OK button again to confirm.
Completely erase all information stored on SYNC. Allphonebook, call history, text messages and all paired deviceswill be deleted and the system will return to the factorydefault settings.
Master reset
Download available software applications through the USBport.Install Applications
Exit the current menu.Return
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This system uses a four-corner strategy toprovide quick access to several vehiclefeatures and settings. The touchscreenprovides easy interaction with your cellphone, entertainment, information andsystem settings. The corners display activemodes within the menus, for example; yourcell phone's status.
Note:Some features are not available whileyour vehicle is moving.
Note:You can access the entertainmentfeatures for 30 minutes after you switch theignition off, and no doors are opened.
PHONE
Press to select any of the following:
Message
Phone
Quick Dial
Phonebook
History
Messaging
Settings
NAVIGATION
Press to select any of the following:
Message
My Home
Favorites
Previous Destinations
Point of Interest
Emergency
Street Address
Intersection
Message
City Center
Map
Edit Route
Cancel Route
CLIMATE
Press the corresponding icons to controlthe following options:
•Driver Settings
•Recirculated Air
•Auto
•Dual
•Passenger Settings
•A/C
•Defrost
SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
Message
Clock
Display
Sound
Vehicle
Settings
Help
HOME
Press to access the homescreen.
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