2016 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY radio

USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the mainfeatures of SYNC. While the systemsupports a variety of features, many aredependent on your cell phone'sfunctionality. At a minimum, most cellphones with Bluetooth wireless technologysupport 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 messagingusing Bluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are cell phone-dependentfeatures. To check your cell phone'scompatibility, see your cell phone's manualand visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime
Note:SYNC can support downloading upto approximately 1000 entries perBluetooth-enabled cell phone.
Note:Make sure to switch on the ignitionand the radio. Put the transmission inposition park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral with the parking brake applied(manual transmission).
Note:To scroll through the menus, pressthe up and down arrows on your audiosystem.
Wirelessly pairing your cell phone withSYNC allows you to make and receivehands-free calls.
Press the phone button. When the display indicates there is no cell phone paired,do the following:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.No Phone Paired
Find SYNC1. Press the OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. Seeyour device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter thesix-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. Thedisplay indicates when the pairing is successful.
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Depending on your cell phone's capabilityand your market, the system may promptyou with questions, such as setting thecurrent cell phone as the primary cellphone (the cell phone SYNC automaticallytries to connect with first upon vehiclestart-up) and downloading yourphonebook.
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones
Note:To scroll through the menus, pressthe up and down arrows on your audiosystem.
Note:Make sure to switch on the ignitionand the radio. Put the transmission inposition park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral with the parking brake applied(manual transmission).
Press the phone button, then scroll to:
ActionMessage
Press the OK button.Phone settings
Press the OK button.Bluetooth device
Press the OK button. When the following message appearsin the display.Add
Find SYNC1. Press the OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. Seeyour device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter thesix-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. Thedisplay indicates when the pairing is successful.
The system then prompts with questions, such as if you would like to set the current cellphone as the primary cell phone (the cell phone SYNC automatically tries to connectwith first upon vehicle start-up) or download your phonebook.
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and say:
Voice Commands
Phone
You can then say any of the followingcommands.
Call History Incoming
Call History Missed
Call History Outgoing
Voice Commands
Phonebook ___
Phonebook ___ at Home
Phonebook ___ at Work
Phonebook ___ in Office
Phonebook ___ on Cell
___ is a dynamic listing that should be thename of a contact in your phonebook. Forexample you could say "Call Mom".
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Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to access
and set prompts, languages, defaults,perform a master reset, install anapplication and view system information.
To access the advanced menu, press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu,the scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press OK.Sys Settings
Press OK.Advanced
Select one of the following:
Get help from SYNC by using questions, helpful hints or askingyou for a specific action. To turn these prompts on or off:Confirmation Prompts
1.Press the OK button to select and scroll to select betweenOn and Off.
2.Press the OK button when the desired selection appearsin the display. SYNC returns you to the Advanced menu.
1.Press OK to select and then scroll through the languages.Choose between English, Français and Español. Onceselected, all of the radio displays and prompts are in theselected language.
2. Press OK when the desired selection appears in thedisplay. If you change the language setting, the displayindicates that the system is updating. When complete,SYNC returns you to the Advanced menu.
Language
Return to the factory default settings. This selection doesnot erase your indexed information, for example phonebook,call history, text messages or paired devices.
Factory Defaults
Press the OK button to select and then press OK again whenthe following message appears in the display.
Confirm Restore
Completely erase all information stored on SYNC, for examplephonebook, call history, text messages and paired devices,and return the system to the factory default settings.
Master reset
Press OK to select. The display indicates when complete.SYNC returns you to the Advanced menu.
Install applications you have downloaded.Install Applications
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If a crash deploys an airbag (excludingknee airbags and rear inflatable safetybelts [if equipped]) or activates the fuelpump shut-off, your SYNC-equippedvehicle may be able to contact emergencyservices by dialing 911 through a paired andconnected Bluetooth-enabled phone. Youcan learn more about the 911 Assistfeature, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
See Supplementary Restraints System(page 37). Important information aboutairbag deployment is in this chapter.
See Roadside Emergencies (page 212).Important information about the fuel pumpshut-off is in this chapter.
Switching 911 Assist On or Off
Press the phone button to enter the phone menu and scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button to confirm and enter the 911 Assist menu.911 Assist
Press the OK button when the desired option appears in theradio display.On
Off
Off selections include:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Provides a display and voice reminder at phone connectionat vehicle start.Off with reminder:
Provides a display reminder only without a voice reminder atphone connection.Off without reminder:
To make sure that 911 Assist workscorrectly:
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth-enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the timeof the incident.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
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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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When using voice commands, words andicons may appear in the lower left statusbar indicating the status of the voicecommand session (such as Listening,Success, Failed, Paused or Try Again).
How to Use Voice Commands
The following are some of thevoice commands that you cansay at any time during a voicecommand session.
Press the voice button and whenprompted say:
Voice command
Main Menu
What Can I Say
Previous Page
Go Back
Help
Helpful Hints
•Make sure the interior of your vehicle isas quiet as possible. Wind noise fromopen windows and road vibrations mayprevent the system from correctlyrecognizing spoken voice commands.
•After pressing the voice command icon,wait until after the tone sounds and amessage appears before saying a voicecommand. Any voice command spokenprior to this does not register with thesystem.
•Speak naturally, without long pausesbetween words.
•At any time, you can interrupt thesystem while it is speaking by pressingthe voice command icon.
Accessing a List of Available VoiceCommands
To access a list of available voicecommands you can do either of thefollowing.
Using the touchscreen, press:
Menu Item
Settings
Help
Voice Command List
Using the steering wheel control, pressthe voice button and when promptedsay one of the following:
Voice Commands
List of Commands
Radio List of Commands
Phone List of Commands
Voice Instructions List of Commands
Voice Command Settings
These allow you to customize the level ofsystem interaction, help and feedback. Thesystem defaults to standard interactionthat uses candidate lists and confirmationprompts as these provide the highest levelof guidance and feedback.
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Action and DescriptionMessage
Have the system display areas where road work occurs.
Have the system display incident icons.
Have the system display areas where difficult driving condi-tions may occur.
Have the system display areas where snow and ice on theroad may occur.
Have the system display any smog alerts.
Have the system display weather warnings.
Have the system display where there may be reduced visib-ility.
Have the system turn on your radio for traffic announcements.
Enter specific areas that would like to avoid on plannednavigation routes.Avoid Areas
Phone
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the settings icon.Settings
Phone
Then select from the following:
Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well as saveit as a favorite.Bluetooth Devices
Turn Bluetooth on and off.Bluetooth
Have all calls go directly to your voice mail and not ring insideyour vehicle. With this feature turned on, text message noti-fications are also suppressed and do not ring inside yourvehicle.
Do Not Disturb
Turn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature. See Information(page 418).911 Assist
Select the type of notification for phone calls - ring tone,beep, text to speech or silent.Phone Ringer
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The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certificationmark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Help
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the settings icon.Settings
Help
Then select from the following:
Touchscreen system serial numberSystem Inform-ationYour vehicle identification number (VIN)
Touchscreen system software version
Navigation system version
Map database version
Sirius satellite radio ESN
Gracenote® Database Information and Library version
View the licenses for any software and applications installed on yoursystem.SoftwareLicenses
Certain features are not accessible when your vehicle is moving.Driving Restric-tions
Turn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature. See Information (page418).911 Assist
Allows you to save up to twonumbers as ICE contacts forquick access if there is anemergency.
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Quick Dial
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