
Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This area of the screen shows your scheduled Go Time andyour cabin conditioning information.My GO TimesA
This is the time and date of your next set drive time. Yourvehicle automatically schedules charging and cabin condi-tioning to finish by this time.
Next GO TimeB
This is the chosen cabin conditioning setting for this GOTime.TemperatureC
This accesses your GO Time Schedule (see GO TimeSchedule later in this section).EditD
This cancels the cabin conditioning for the present GO Time.Once you touch Skip, the GO Time and Temperature greyout, and the LED illuminates on the Skip button. Touch thebutton again to switch on the cabin conditioning. Thisfeature allows you to ignore the present GO Time withouthaving to delete it or having to switch off the entire schedule(see GO Time Schedule later in this section). After thepresent GO Time passes, this feature resets.
SkipE
Conflict Notification
The system alerts you to any conflicts byhighlighting areas of the screen in coloredtext.
If your battery cannot have a full charge by the scheduled drive time, the systemhighlights your next GO Time and Charge Complete time and the followingmessage appears:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
This is normal; the vehicle is informing you of the conflicting situation.This notification only displays when the gearshift selector lever is inposition P.
Charge timenot sufficientto meetscheduledGO Timesettings
Note: Charging occurs as soon as you plug the vehicle in. The systemlimits cabin conditioning to 15 minutes before your GO Time.
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Estimated Charge Time Limits
Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This shows you the battery's current charge displayedas a percentage. A reading of 100% means the batteryhas a full charge. A reading of 0% indicates the batteryhas no plug-in energy left.
BatteryA
240V / High Power is the estimated minimum chargingtime from the present high-voltage battery level to fullcharge (100%). This represents the shortest amount oftime you should expect the high-voltage battery torecharge under ideal conditions. Ideal conditions includea 240V charging station and a minimum 30A service andhigh-voltage battery at a moderate temperature.
To Fully ChargeB
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Allows you to edit the GO Time andcabin conditioning temperature.My GO Times
Indicates that you can add a GOTime to this slot.--:--GO Time 2
Note: If you set GO Time 2 to occur before GO Time 1, or if youset GO Time 1 to occur after an existing GO Time 2, the GO Timeswill automatically sort themselves and be displayed in the correctorder.
GO Time and Cabin Conditioning
This screen allows you to enter or changethe GO Time and cabin conditioningtemperature.
Press any GO Time on the Schedule screento enter the editing screen for that GOTime.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
These change the hours and minutes of your GO Time. Theminutes change in increments of five. You can also switch thesettings for AM and PM by touching those buttons.
Time (+ and -)
These switch the setting for your selected cabin conditioningtemperature for this GO Time event. You can select from foursettings:
Cabin Conditioning(+ and -)
Off85°F (29.5°C)72°F (22°C)65°F (18.5°C)
Note: Cabin conditioning can perform differently depending onif you plug into a 120V convenience cord or 240V charging station.The power available for conditioning is limited to the chargingstation power available.Note: Your vehicle may not always reach the set cabin temper-ature due to charging and ambient temperature conditions. Thisis normal operation.
Touching this button erases the GO Time and cabin conditioningtemperature.Clear
Touching this button stores the GO Time and temperaturesettings.Save
Note:If you select a GO Time, but choose Off for the temperature setting, the vehicleschedules charging to be complete by your GO Time and does not condition the cabin.
Note:Make sure you save your settings before returning to the previous screen. If you donot touch Save, the system will not automatically store the settings.
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Engine On due to
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery. Thevehicle returns to electric mode once the battery ischarged.
Battery Charging
The engine is on to maintain engine oil quality. Thevehicle returns to electric mode when low engine usemode is complete. See Plug-In Hybrid VehicleOperation (page 137).
Low Use
The engine is on due to high or low high-voltage batterytemperature. This is a normal operating condition. Thevehicle returns to electric mode automatically whenpossible.
Battery Temperature
The engine is on to optimize vehicle operation. Thevehicle returns to electric mode when possible.Normal Operation
The engine is on to provide increased powertrainbraking. This can occur when you turn on the gradeassist feature, when speed control is on or when drivingwith your foot off the accelerator pedal. Turning offgrade assist or speed control may allow the vehicle toreturn to electric mode.
Engine Braking Active
Privacy Notice for GPS Mapping withMyFord
MyFord allows for GPS mapping when avehicle is registered to a MyFord Mobileaccount. To remove the vehicle from theaccount, thereby removing GPS mappingability, a Master Reset can be performedin the vehicle. See Settings (page 412).
Before transferring ownership of a vehicle,owners may choose to execute a MasterReset or Factory Reset (completed via theMyFord Mobile website). Either methodremoves the vehicle from all MyFordMobile accounts.
It is recommended that new ownersconduct a Master Reset upon takingpossession of the vehicle to remove it fromany existing MyFord Mobile accounts. Thenew owner can activate a MyFord Mobileaccount by completing registration processon the website.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,and touch screen control of SYNC 3AppLink enabled smartphone apps. Oncean app is running through AppLink, you cancontrol main features of the app throughvoice commands and steering wheelcontrols.
Note:Available AppLink enabled apps willvary by market.
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Request Update
Grant or deny permissions to all apps at once.All Apps
Grant or deny an individual app particular permissions. App permis-sions are organized into groups. By pressing the info book icon, youcan see which signals are included in each group.
There may alsobe SYNC 3enabled appslisted underthese options.
Note:Ford is not responsible or liable forany damages or loss of privacy relating tousage of an app, or dissemination of anyvehicle data that you approve Ford toprovide to an app.
General
Access and adjust the system settings,voice features, as well as phone, navigationand wireless settings.
Menu Item
Select to have the touch-screen display in English,Spanish or French.
Language
Select to display units inkilometers or miles.Distance
Select to display units inCelsius or Fahrenheit.Temperature
Select to have the systembeep to confirm choicesmade through the touch-screen.
Touch Screen Beep
When you activate thisoption, the system auto-matically updates whenyou have an availableInternet connectionthrough a Wi-Fi network ormobile connection.
Automatic System Updates
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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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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................109About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................162ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................163Accessories....................................................437Exterior style........................................................437Interior style..........................................................437Lifestyle..................................................................437Peace of mind.....................................................437AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Active Park Assist.........................................170Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace...................................................................171Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........172Troubleshooting the System..........................173Using Active Park Assist...................................170Adjusting the Headlamps.........................236Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................237Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................236Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................68Airbag Disposal..............................................46Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................109Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............244AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm.........................................67Ambient Lighting.............................................77Anti-Theft Alarm............................................67Arming the Alarm.................................................67Disarming the Alarm...........................................67Appendices....................................................459Apps.................................................................409.................................................................................409SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................411At a Glance........................................................16Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91Automatic Transmission WarningChime...................................................................91Engine On Warning Chime.................................91
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................91Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................91Keyless Warning Alert .........................................91Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................91Audio Control..................................................68Seek, Next or Previous.......................................69Audio System................................................289General Information.........................................289Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Satellite Radio...........................................298Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD..................................................................290Audio Unit - Vehicles With: PremiumAM/FM/CD..................................................293Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...........................................................294Menu Structure..................................................296Autolamps.........................................................74Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................75Automatic Climate Control......................109Dual Zone Temperature Control.....................111Single Zone Temperature Control.................110Smart Zone.............................................................111Temperature Control..........................................110Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133Automatic Transmission...........................159Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................160If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................161Understanding the Shift Positions of yourAutomatic Transmission.............................159Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................232Autowipers.........................................................71Auxiliary Power Points................................126110 Volt AC Power Point...................................12612 Volt DC Power Point.....................................126Locations...............................................................126
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................233Blind Spot Information System...............179Switching the System Off and On................181System Errors......................................................180Using the System................................................179
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Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............201Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electricand Hybrid-Electric Vehicles EquippedWith High Voltage Batteries......................201Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................228Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........45Creating a MyKey............................................53Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................53Cross Traffic Alert..........................................181False Alerts...........................................................183Switching the System Off and On...............184System Errors.......................................................184System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts..................................................................183System Limitations............................................183Using the System................................................181Cruise Control.................................................69Principle of Operation........................................177Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................177Customer Assistance.................................204
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps.............................76Digital Radio.................................................300HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting.............................................301Direction Indicators........................................76Doors and Locks..............................................57Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39Children and Airbags..........................................39Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................39Driver Knee Airbag.........................................43Driving Aids......................................................179Driving Hints...................................................194Driving Through Water................................195DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................76
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Economical Driving......................................194EcoSelect.........................................................139Electric Vehicle Information....................389Charge Settings...................................................391Power Flow..........................................................405Emission Control System..........................149On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................149Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................150End User License Agreement.................459VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ................................459Engine Block Heater.....................................132Using the Engine Block Heater......................133Engine Coolant Check...............................228Adding Coolant...................................................228Coolant Change.................................................230Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................231Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................230Recycled Coolant...............................................229Severe Climates.................................................230Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System....................66Engine Oil Check..........................................226Adding Engine Oil..............................................226Low Engine Use...................................................227Operating in Cold Climates and ShortDriving Cycles..................................................227Engine Oil Dipstick......................................226Engine Specifications................................282Entertainment..............................................365AM/FM Radio......................................................366Apps........................................................................374Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................373CD.............................................................................372HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable)........................................................369SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).......................................................366Sources..................................................................365Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................374USB Ports..............................................................374Environment......................................................15
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