
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Text Messaging
You can then select:
No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.No Alert(Silence)
You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
When enabled, a voice prompt alerts you when you receive a newmessage.Voice Readout
You can enable and disable the following options as well:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for theduration of the phone call even when the phone call is in privacy.Mute Audio inPrivacy
When enabled, an alert displays that your phone is roaming whenyou attempt to place a call.RoamingWarning
When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phoneis running low.Low BatteryNotification
911 Assist
Note:This service is only available in theUnited States and Canada.
Select this button to modify the on or offsetting for this feature. If the mobilephone’s contacts have been downloaded,you can adjust the following option:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device's phone-book as emergency contacts for quick access at the end of the 911Assist call process.
Set EmergencyContacts
Radio
This button is available if a Radio sourcesuch as AM or FM is the active mediasource. Pressing the button allows you toaccess the following features:
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Door Keypad Code
Select this button to add or erase apersonal door keypad code. To add orerase a personal code, you first need to
enter the five-digit factory set code. Youcan find this code on the owner's walletcard in the glove box or from yourauthorized dealer.
Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Camera Settings
Then select from the following:
You can enable or disable this option using the slider.Rear CameraDelay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parking aids chapterof your owner manual.
Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menushows you the ESN number for yoursystem. You need this number for certainregistrations such as Satellite Radio.
Charge Port Light (If Equipped)
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Charge Port Light
You can then select:
Illuminates when plugging in, opening doors, pressing theunlock button on your remote and while charging.On
Does not illuminate.Off
Illuminates only when plugging in, opening doors, orpressing the unlock button on your remote.Limited
Note:Details on the charge port lightfunctions are in another chapter. See HighVoltage Battery (page 151).
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When you select valet mode a pop upappears informing you that a four digitcode must be entered to enable anddisable valet mode. You can use any PINyou chose but you must use the same PINto disable valet mode. The system asksyou to input the code.
Note:If the system is locked and youcannot remember the PIN, please contactthe Customer Relationship Center.
United States: 1-800-392-3673Canada: 1-800-565-3673
To enable valet mode, enter your chosenPIN. The system then asks to confirm yourPIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pinnumber. The system reconnects to yourphone and all of your options are availableagain.
SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.However, should questions arise, pleaserefer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility,visit the Ford website.
Website
owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Refer to your device's manual about audioadjustments.
The audio controlsettings on your cellphone may be affectingSYNC 3 performance.
There is back-ground noiseduring a phonecall.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
During a call, Ican hear theother personbut they cannothear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC3 is not set to off. Look for the microphoneicon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down theengine, open and close the door, and thenlock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is blackand the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need tobe restarted.
During a call, Icannot hear theother personand they cannothear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.SYNC 3 is notable to down-load my phone-book.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrievecontacts from your phone. Refer to yourcell manual.
Possible cell phonemalfunction.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
You must switch on your cell phone andthe automatic phonebook downloadfeature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrievecontacts from your phone. Refer to yourcell manual.
Limitations on your cellphone's capability.
The systemsays "Phone-book down-loaded" but mySYNC 3 phone-book is empty oris missingcontacts.
If the missing contacts are stored on yourSIM card, move them to your cell phone'smemory.
You must switch on your cell phone andthe automatic phonebook downloadfeature on SYNC 3.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
I am havingtroubleconnecting mycell phone toSYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phonemalfunction.
Try deleting your device from SYNC 3 anddeleting SYNC from your device, then tryingagain.
Always check the security and auto acceptprompt settings relative to the SYNC 3Bluetooth connection on your cell phone.
Update your cell phone's firmware.
Switch the auto download setting off.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Text messagingis not workingon SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
iPhone•Go to your cell phone's Settings.
•Go to the Bluetooth Menu.
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USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Tryswitching your device off, resetting it orremoving the battery, then reconnect it toSYNC 3.
Possible device malfunc-tion.I am havingtroubleconnecting mydevice.
Make sure you are using the manufacturer'scable.
Make sure to correctly insert the USB cableinto the device and your vehicle's USB port.
Make sure that the device does not havean auto-install program or active securitysettings.
Make sure your device is unlocked beforeconnecting it to SYNC 3.The device has a lockscreen enabled.
Make sure you are not leaving the device inyour vehicle during very hot or coldtemperatures.This is a device limitation.
SYNC 3 doesnot recognizemy device whenI start myvehicle.
Make sure you connect the device to SYNC3 and that you have started the mediaplayer on your device.
This is a device-dependent feature.Bluetooth audiodoes notstream.The device is notconnected.
Make sure that all song details are popu-lated.
Your music files may notcontain the correct artist,song title, album or genreinformation.
SYNC 3 doesnot recognizemusic that is onmy device.
Try replacing the corrupt file with a newversion.The file may becorrupted.
Some devices require you to change theUSB settings from mass storage to mediatransfer protocol class.
The song may havecopyright protection thatdoes not allow it to play.
Convert the file to a supported format. SeeEntertainment (page 365).The file format is notsupported by SYNC 3.
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USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Update media index. See Settings (page412).The device needs to bere-indexed.
Make sure your device is unlocked beforeconnecting it to SYNC 3.The device has a lockscreen enabled.
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Tryswitching your device off, resetting it orremoving the battery, then connect it backto SYNC 3.
This is a device limitation.
When I connectmy device, Isometimes donot hear anysound.
To listen to Apple devices through USB,select AirPlay from the devices ControlCenter, then select Dock Connector.
To listen to Apple devices throughBluetooth Stereo, select AirPlay from thedevices Control Center, then select SYNC.
Wi-Fi Issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Verify password.Password error.Failed connection.
Check for a poor Wi-Fisignal.Weak signal.
Use a unique name for yourSSID, don’t use the defaultname unless it contains aunique identifier, such aspart of the MAC address.
Multiple Access pointswithin range with the sameSSID.
Position the vehicle close tothe hotspot with the front ofthe vehicle facing thehotspot direction andremove obstacles ifpossible. Other Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, microwave andcordless phones may causeinterference.
Weak signal probably dueto distance from thehotspot, obstruction or highinterference.
Disconnecting aftersuccessful connection.
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Footnote
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessorymanufacturer designs, develops andtherefore warrants Ford LicensedAccessories, and does not design or testthese accessories to Ford MotorCompany engineering requirements.Contact an authorized Ford dealer for themanufacturer's limited warranty details,and request a copy of the Ford LicensedAccessories product limited warrantyfrom the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification label). Ask an authorizeddealer for specific weight information.
•The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulate the useof mobile communications systemsthat are equipped with radiotransmitters, for example, two-wayradios, telephones and theft alarms.Any such equipment installed in yourvehicle should comply with FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission(CRTC) regulations and should beinstalled only by an authorized dealer.
•Mobile communications systems mayharm the operation of your vehicle,particularly if their manufacturer didnot design them specifically forautomotive use.
•If you or an authorized Ford dealer addany non-Ford electrical or electronicaccessories or components to yourvehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
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