2017 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY buttons

To Connect Using Voice Commands
Plug the device into one of the vehicle'sUSB ports.
Press the voice button and whenprompted, say:
Action and Descrip-tionVoice Command
You can now playmusic by saying anyof the appropriatevoice commands.See the mediavoice commands.
(USB [stick] | iPod| MP3 [player])
Words in brackets [ ] are optional and donot have to be spoken for the system tounderstand the command. For example,for where (USB [stick] | iPOD | MP3[player]) appears, you can say USB or USBstick.
To Connect Using the System Menu
1.Plug the device into one of the vehicle'sUSB ports.
2. Press the MEDIA button and selecteither USB 1 or USB 2 from the mediasource list in the audio display.
To view USB content select:
Description and ActionMessage
Depending on how many media files are on your connecteddevice, an indexing message may appear in the display. Whenindexing is complete, the selected source starts to playbackaudio automatically.
Browse USB
You can browse the files on the USBdevice in categories. Select BROWSEfrom the buttons at the bottom of theaudio display and choose from thefollowing:
Message
Play all
Playlists
Songs
Artists
Message
Albums
Genres
Browse USB
Reset USB
Media Voice Commands
Press the voice button and whenprompted say:
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Description and ActionDisplay
2. Scroll to browse indexed media files on the device, andthen press the OK button.
Resets the USB index. After the new indexing is complete,you can choose what to play from the USB song library.Reset USB
*You can use the buttons at the bottom of the audio display to jump to a certainalphabetical category quickly. You can also use the letters on the audio system's numerickeypad to jump in the list.
Using Voice Commands
You can access and view your USB songsusing voice commands.
Plug the device into your vehicle's USBport.
Press the voice button and whenprompted, say any of the followingcommands:
Accessing and Viewing USB Media
(browse | search | show) all (album |albums)
(browse | search | show) all (artist |artists)
(browse | search | show) all (genre |genres)
(browse | search | show) all (playlist |playlists)
(browse | search | show) all (song | songs| title | titles | file | files | track | tracks)
(browse | search | show) album ___
(browse | search | show) artist ___
(browse | search | show) genre ___
(browse | search | show) playlist ___
USB 2 (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may come equipped with anadditional USB port. If so, USB 1 is locatedat the front of the vehicle at the bottom ofthe instrument panel. USB 2 is locatedinside the storage compartment of thevehicle's center console.
You can plug in an additional USB deviceinto the second USB port.
You can access both USB devices by usingvoice commands.
To access a USB device press the voicebutton and when prompted say:
Voice command
USB 1
USB 2
Note:SYNC only supports one connectediOS (Apple) devices at a time (whicheverone you plug in first). When you connect asecond iOS device, the systems charges it,but does not support playback from it.
Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings
You can access these menus using theaudio display. See Using SYNC™ WithYour Phone (page 459).
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AppLink issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
Unplug the USB cable fromthe phone, wait a moment,and plug the USB cableback in to the phone. After afew seconds, the app shouldappear in SYNC's MobileApps Menu. If not, "ForceClose" the application andrestart it.
The USB connection toSYNC may need to be reset.
My iPhone phone isconnected, my app isrunning, I restarted the appbut I still cannot find it onSYNC.
Try increasing the Bluetoothvolume of the device byusing the device's volumecontrol buttons which aremost often found on theside of the device.
The bluetooth volume onthe phone may be low.
I have an Android phone. Ifound and started my mediaapp on SYNC, but there is nosound or the sound is verylow.
Force close or uninstall theapps you do not want SYNCto find. If the app has a "FordSYNC" setting, disable thatsetting in the app's settingsmenu on the phone.
Some Android devices havea limited number ofbluetooth ports apps canuse to connect. If you havemore AppLink apps on yourphone than the number ofavailable Bluetooth ports,you will not see all of yourapps listed in SYNC's mobileapps menu.
I can only see some of theAppLink apps running on myphone listed in SYNC'sMobile Apps Menu.
SYNC System Reset
The SYNC system in your vehicle has System Reset feature that can be performed ifthe function of a SYNC feature is lost. This reset is intended to restore functionality andwill not erase any information previously stored in the system (Such as paired devices,phonebook, call history, text messages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset,press and hold the Seek Up (>>) button while pressing and holding the Radio Powerbutton. Release both buttons after 2-3 seconds. Please allow a few minutes for thereset to complete. After a few minutes has passed you can resume using the SYNCsystem.
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to currentsystem activities including climate settings, voicecommands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status BarA
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing ittakes you to the home screen view.HomeB
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manuallyor have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location. SeeSettings (page 541).
ClockC
This displays the current outside temperature.OutsideTemperatureD
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select afeature.Feature BarE
The touchscreen allows you quick accessto all of your comfort, navigation,communication and entertainmentoptions. Using the status and feature baryou can quickly select the feature you wantto use.
Note:Your system is equipped with afeature that allows you to access andcontrol audio features for 10 minutes afteryou switch the ignition off (and no doorsopen).
The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the statusbar depending on market, vehicle optionsand current operation. If a feature is notactive, the icon does not display. Certainicons may move to the left or rightdepending on what options are active.
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SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a callor switch between calls.
PHONE REJECT: Press to end a call orreject an incoming call.
Note:On some models,SEEK NEXT maybe combined with PHONE REJECT andSEEK PREVIOUS may be combined withPHONE ACCEPT.
M:Touch the control repeatedly to switchbetween media sources (modes).
See Steering Wheel (page 80).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your instrument panel:
•Power: Switch the audio system onand off.
•VOL: Control the volume of playingaudio.
•Seek and Tune: Use as you normallywould in audio modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD from the audiosystem.
•SOURCE or MEDIA: Press repeatedlyto advance through available mediamodes.
•SOUND: Press to access the Soundmenu where you can adjust sound andother audio settings.
•1-6: Press and hold to store or press toselect an AM, FM or SIRIUS memorypreset. See Audio System (page 441).
•DISP: Switch the display on or off. Youcan also touch the screen to switch thedisplay back on.
•Temperature, fan and climatecontrol buttons: Control thetemperature, fan speed or settings ofthe climate control system. SeeClimate Control (page 145).
911 Assist
WARNINGS
Unless the 911 Assist setting is set onbefore a crash, the system will notdial for help which could delayresponse time, potentially increasing therisk of serious injury or death after a crash.
Do not wait for 911 Assist to make anemergency call if you can do ityourself. Dial emergency servicesimmediately to avoid delayed responsetime which could increase the risk ofserious injury or death after a crash. If youdo not hear 911 Assist within five secondsof the crash, the system or phone may bedamaged or non-functional.
Always place your phone in a securelocation in your vehicle so it does notbecome a projectile or get damagedin a crash. Failure to do so may causeserious injury to someone or damage thephone which could prevent 911 Assist fromworking properly.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature must beset on before the incident.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature onlyoperates in the U.S., Canada or in a territoryin which 911 is the emergency number.
Note:Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.
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DescriptionVoice command
The system does not confirm before placing a call.Phone Confirmation Off
The system displays a short list of available commands.Voice Command Lists On
The system does not display the list of commands.Voice Command Lists Off
You can use the volume control to adjustthe volume of the system voice prompts.While prompt is active, adjust the volumecontrol up or down to your desired setting.
Note:Depending on the current climatecontrol settings, the fan speed mayautomatically go down while issuing voicecommands or while making and receivingphone calls via SYNC to reduce the amountof background noise in the vehicle. The fanspeed will automatically return to normaloperation once the voice session ends. Fanspeed can also be adjusted normally duringa voice session, simply press fan buttons (orturn fan knob) to increase or decrease fanspeed to desired setting.
To disable this automatic fan speedreduction feature during voice sessions,press and hold the climate control AC andRecirculated air buttons simultaneously,release and then increase fan speed within2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeatthe above sequence.
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Menu item
AM
FM
1SIRIUS
1CD
The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.USB
Bluetooth Stereo
If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, theydisplay here as individual source selections.Apps
1 This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.
AM/FM Radio
Tuning a Station
You can use the tune or seek controls onthe radio bezel to select a station.
To tune a station using thetouchscreen, select:
Menu item
Direct Tune
A pop up appears, allowing you to type inthe frequency of a station. You can onlyenter a valid station for the source you arecurrently listening to.
You can press the backspace button todelete the previously entered number.
Once you have entered the station'scall numbers, you can select:
Action and descrip-tionMenu item
Press to beginplaying the stationyou have entered.
Enter
Press to exitwithout changingthe station.
Cancel
Presets
To set a new preset, tune to the stationand then press and hold one of thememory preset buttons. The audio mutesbriefly while the system saves the stationand then returns.
There are two preset banks available forAM and three banks for FM. To accessadditional presets, tap the preset button.The indicator on the preset button showswhich bank of presets you are currentlyviewing.
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SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)
Note: This feature may not be available inall markets and requires an activesubscription.
SIRIUS satellite radio is asubscription-based satellite radio servicethat broadcasts a variety of music, sports,news, weather, traffic and entertainmentprogramming. Your factory-installedSIRIUS satellite radio system includeshardware and a limited subscription termthat begins on the date of sale or lease ofyour vehicle. See an authorized dealer foravailability.
For more information on extendedsubscription terms (a service fee isrequired), the online media player and alist of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, andother features, please visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUSat 1-888-539-7474.
Note:SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted rightto change, rearrange, add or deleteprogramming. This includes canceling,moving or adding particular channels, andits prices, at any time, with or without noticeto you. Ford Motor Company shall not beresponsible for any such programmingchanges.
Note:This receiver includes the eCosreal-time operating system. eCos ispublished under the eCos License.
The following buttons are available for Sirius:
Action and descriptionMenu item
Touch this button to see a list of available stations.Browse
A pop-up appears, allowing you to type in the call numbers ofa station.Direct Tune
Once you enter the stations call numbers, you can select:
The system tunes to the station you select.Enter
You exit the pop-up and the current stationcontinues to play.Cancel
You can press the backspace button to delete the previousnumber.
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