Please make sure that you are saying thecontact name exactly as it appears in yourcontact list.
Once you have provided the digits of the phone number, you can say the followingcommands:
DescriptionVoice Command
If the full number was not entered with the first command, youcan continue saying the number.<0-9>
Tells SYNC 3 to make the phone call.Dial
Tells SYNC 3 to erase the last block of digits stated.Delete
Tells SYNC 3 to erase the entire number.Clear
Text Message Voice Commands
To access text message options, press the voice button and say:
DescriptionVoice command
Listen to Message
You can say the number of the message youwould like to hear.Listen to text message ___
Reply to Message
Navigation Voice Commands
Setting a Destination
You can use any of the followingcommands to set a destination or find apoint of interest.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that fornavigation voice commands it can be a POIcategory or an address.
You can find an address, a point of interest (POI), or search for points of interestby category:
DescriptionVoice command
Allows you to enter the address search functionality.Find an Address
State the name of the POI category you would like to search forsuch as "Find restaurants".Find a ___
Allows you to enter the POI search functionality.Find POI
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Troubleshooting tips
ActionCauseMessage
No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly.
Radio requires more than twoseconds to produce audio forthe selected channel.
Acquiring Signal
If this message does not clearshortly, or with an ignition keycycle, your receiver may havea fault. See an authorizeddealer for service.
There is an internal module orsystem failure present.Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel orchoose another preset.The channel is no longer avail-able.Invalid Channel
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe to thechannel, or tune to anotherchannel.
Your subscription does notinclude this channel.Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. Whenyou move into an open area,the signal should return.
The signal is lost from theSIRIUS satellite or SIRIUStower to your vehicle antenna.
Satellite acquiringsignal…
No action required. Theprocess may take up to threeminutes.
Update of channel program-ming in progress.Updating…
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to resolve subscriptionissues.
Your satellite service is nolonger available.Questions? Call 1-888-539-7474
Use the channel guide to turnoff the Lock or Skip function onthat station.
All the channels in the selectedcategory are either skipped orlocked.
None found. Checkchannel guide.
No action required.SIRIUS has updated the chan-nels available for your vehicle.SIRIUS Subscriptionupdated
HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable)
Note: This feature may not be available inall markets.
To activate HD radio, please see the RadioSettings in the Settings Chapter. SeeSettings (page 412).
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.Gracenote® Data-base Info
This allows you to view the manufacturer and model number of yourmedia device.Device Informa-tion
Erase the stored in media information in order to re-index.Update MediaIndex
Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and downarrows on either side of the screen. Thearrows on the left adjust the hour andarrows on the right adjust the minute. Youcan then select AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select how time displays.Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.Auto Time ZoneUpdateThis feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.Reset Clock toGPS Time
The system automatically saves anyupdates you make to the settings.Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to accessthe following:
ActionMenu Item
Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all devices and does not permitnew connections.Bluetooth
You must activate Bluetooth to pair aBluetooth-enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetoothdevice is the same as pairing a phone.SeePairing a Device in Phone settings for howto pair a device and the available options.
Phone
Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone withthe system before using the functions inhands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device tobegin pairing. See your phone’s manual ifnecessary.
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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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Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.Brightness
You can select:Mode
The screen automatically switches between day andnight modes based on the outside light level.Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhancedaytime viewing.Day
The screen displays with a darker background to makenighttime viewing easier.Night
The screen goes black and does not display anything.To switch the screen back on, simply tap the screen.Off
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settingsby selecting the following options.
Menu Item
Enable this option to removeadditional voice promptsand confirmations.
Advanced Mode
Enable this option to havethe system confirm acontacts name with youbefore making a call.
Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to havethe system display a list ofavailable voice commandswhen the voice button ispressed.
Voice Command List
Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.No information is accessible until thesystem is unlocked with the correct PIN.
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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
•Press the blue circle to the right of thedevice named with your vehicle makeand model to enter the next menu.
•Turn Show Notifications on.
•Disconnect then reconnect your iPhonefrom the SYNC 3 system to activate thissettings update.
Your iPhone is now set up to forwardincoming text messages to SYNC 3.Repeat these steps for every other SYNC 3vehicle that you connect. Your iPhone willonly forward incoming text messages toSYNC 3 if the iPhone is not unlocked in themessaging application.Replying to text messages using SYNC 3 isnot supported by iPhone.Text messages from WhatsApp and Face-book Messenger are not supported.
Your cell phone must support downloadingtext messages through Bluetooth to receiveincoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Audible textmessages donot work on mycell phone.
Because each cell phone is different, referto your device's manual for the specific cellphone you are pairing. In fact, there can bedifferences between cell phones due tobrand, model, service provider and softwareversion.
This is a cell phone limita-tion.
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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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