USB Updates
To use the USB update you need to loginto your owner account and visit the SYNCsoftware update page.
Website
www.owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
The website notifies you if an update isavailable. You can then select to downloadthe update.
You will need an empty USB drive. Pleasecheck the website for minimumrequirements. Once you have inserted theUSB drive into your computer, choose tostart the download. Follow the instructionsprovided to download the files to the USBdrive.
The installation of most files occurs in thebackground, and does not interrupt youruse of the system. Navigation updatescannot be installed in the background,because the files are too large.
To install the update in your vehicle,remove anything that is plugged in the USBports on the media hub and plug in theUSB drive containing the update. Whenthe USB drive is plugged in, the installationshould begin immediately. After asuccessful installation, the update isavailable the next time the vehicle isstarted.
Please refer to the website for any furtheractions.
Updating Over Wi-Fi
To update your System over Wi-Fi yourvehicle must be within the range of a Wi-Fiaccess point. Data rates may apply.
To connect your system to Wi-Fi,select:
Menu Item
Settings
Wi-Fi
You can then select yourWi-Fi network. You mayhave to enter the securitycode if the network issecured. The systemconfirms when it hasconnected to the network.
AvailableWi-FiNetworks
You must also give the system permissionto update automatically. Upon vehicledelivery, the System asks you if you wouldlike to use the automatic update feature.If you agree to automatic updates, you canpress OK to confirm. If this selection doesnot appear upon vehicle delivery you canaccess it through the General Settings. SeeSettings (page 436). You can also performa master reset. See SYNC™ 3Troubleshooting (page 449).
If you would like to switch this featureon later, select:
Menu Item
Settings
General
From this menu, you canenable automatic updates.If you have not done soalready, the systemprompts you to set up aWi-Fi connection when youenable this feature.
AutomaticSystemUpdates
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When Wi-Fi and automatic updates areenabled, your system checks for softwareupdates periodically. If a new version isavailable, it downloads at that time.Software downloads can take place for upto 30 minutes after you have switched yourvehicle off. The updates do not interruptthe normal use of your SYNC 3 system. Ifa download does not complete for anyreason, the download continues where itleft off at the next Wi-Fi connectedopportunity. Upon activation of an update,a banner displays on the touchscreenindicating the system update. Select theicon to see more detail. This icon displaysfor two ignition cycles.
To switch this feature off:
Menu Item
Settings
General
In this menu selection, youcan change the selectionfor automatic updates toOFF.
AutomaticSystemUpdates
Support
The SYNC support team is available tohelp you with any questions you are notable to answer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST.
United States: 1-800-392-3673.
Canada: 1-800-565-3673.
Times are subject to change due toholidays.
Privacy Information
When you connect a cellular phone toSYNC 3, the system creates a profile withinyour vehicle that links to that cellularphone. This profile helps in offering youmore cellular features and operating moreefficiently. Among other things, this profilemay contain data about your cellularphone book, text messages (read andunread), and call history, including historyof calls when your cell phone was notconnected to the system. In addition, if youconnect a media device, the systemcreates and retains an index of supportedmedia content. The system also records ashort diagnostic log of approximately 10minutes of all recent system activity. Thelog profile and other system data may beused to improve the system and helpdiagnose any problems that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index,and diagnostic log remain in your vehicleunless you delete them and are generallyaccessible only in your vehicle when thecellular phone or media player isconnected.
If you no longer plan to use the system oryour vehicle, we recommend you performa Master Reset to erase all storedinformation. You can find more informationabout the Master Reset in GeneralSettings. See Settings (page 436). Systemdata cannot be accessed without specialequipment and access to your vehicle'sSYNC 3 module. Ford Motor Company,Ford of Canada and The Lincoln MotorCompany do not access the system datafor any purpose other than as describedabsent consent, a court order, or whererequired by law enforcement, othergovernment authorities, or other thirdparties acting with lawful authority. Otherparties may seek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Company,Ford of Canada and The Lincoln MotorCompany.
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Climate Voice Commands
You can control the temperature of thevehicle using voice commands.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that forclimate voice commands it can be thedesired degrees for the temperaturesetting.
To adjust the temperature, say:
DescriptionVoice command
Adjust the temperature between 59–86°F(15–30°C).Climate Set Temperature ___
Climate Help
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connectyour Bluetooth-enabled phone to thesystem.
To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
DescriptionVoice command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairingprocess. See Settings (page 436).Pair Phone
Making Calls
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that forphone voice commands it can be the nameof the contact you wish to call or the digitsyou want to dial.
Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following:
DescriptionVoice command
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebooksuch as "Call Jenny".Call ___
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebookat a specific location such as "Call Jenny at Home".Call ___ at ___
Allows you to dial a specific number such as “Dial 867-5309”.Dial ___
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ENTERTAINMENT
Message and descriptionMessage
SourcesA
Direct TuneB
PresetsC
You can access these options using thetouchscreen or voice commands.
Sources
Press this button to select the source ofmedia you want to listen to.
Menu item
AM
FM
*SIRIUS
*CD
The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.USB
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Menu item
Bluetooth Stereo
If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, theydisplay here as individual source selections.Apps
* 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.
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)
Note: This feature may not be available inall markets and requires an activesubscription.
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Action and descriptionMenu item
Replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approx-imately 45 minutes of audio as long as you remain tuned tothe current station. Changing stations erases the previousaudio.
Replay
When you are in replay mode, you are notable to select a different preset until youreturn to live audio. Pressing this buttonreturns you to the live broadcast.
Live
Save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite. The systemalerts you when it plays again on any channel.ALERT
Selecting this button allows you to enable and edit alerts. SeeSettings (page 436).
Memory Presets
To set a preset, tune to the station thenpress and hold one of the memory presetbuttons. The audio mutes briefly while thesystem saves the station and returns oncethe station is stored.
There are three preset banks available forSIRIUS. To access additional presets, tapthe preset button. The indicator on thepreset button shows which bank of presetsyou are currently viewing.
Satellite Radio Electronic SerialNumber (ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify ortrack your satellite radio account. SeeSettings (page 436).
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clearof snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and othermaterials as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunder-storms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower,a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and the audiosystem may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the interfer-ence and the audio system may mute.Satellite radio signalinterference
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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 436).
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
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HD Radio technology is the digitalevolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allowsit to receive digital broadcasts (whereavailable) in addition to the analogbroadcasts, it already receives. Digitalbroadcasts provide a better sound qualitythan analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visit:
Website
www.hdradio.com
When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the following indicators onyour screen:
The HD logo is grey when acquiring a digitalstation, and then changes to orange whendigital audio is playing. When this logo isavailable, you may also see Title and Artistfields on-screen.
The multicast indicator appears in FMmode (only) if the current station isbroadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.The highlighted numbers signify availabledigital channels where new or differentcontent is available. HD1 signifies the mainprogramming status and is available inanalog and digital broadcasts. Othermulticast stations (HD2 through HD7) areonly available digitally.
Note: There is also an additional featurefor stations that have more than 1 HDmulticast (For example, HD1 or HD2). TheHD logo and Radio text appears as a button.Pressing this button allows you cyclethrough all of the HD stations on thatspecific frequency. For example, if you areon 101.1 and it has HD1, HD2, HD3, pressingthe button repeatedly causes the radio tocycle through the HD stations in a cyclicincreasing order.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the following functions:
Action and descriptionMessage
Allows you to save an active channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slot until the sound returns.There is a brief mute while the radio saves the station. Soundreturns when the channel saves. When switching to an HD2or HD3 memory preset, the sound mutes before the digitalaudio plays, because the system has to reacquire the digitalsignal.
Presets
Note:As with any station you save, you cannot access the saved station if your vehicle isoutside the station’s reception area.
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