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•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 315).
•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 109).
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.setting is set on before a crash, the systemwill not dial for help which could delayresponse time, potentially increasing therisk of serious injury or death after a crash.
WARNINGS
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.
Note:If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones. If911 Assist is switched off and the phone isconnected to SYNC, an icon displays on thestatus bar.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
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If a crash deploys an airbag (excludingknee airbags and rear inflatable safetybelts [if equipped]) or activates the fuelpump shut-off, your SYNC-equippedvehicle may be able to contact emergencyservices by dialing 911 through a paired andconnected Bluetooth-enabled phone. Youcan learn more about the 911 Assistfeature, by visiting:
Website
www.owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
For important information about airbagdeployment and the fuel pump shut-offplease see the Supplementary Restrainsand Roadside Emergencies sections ofyour owner manual.
To switch 911 Assist on and off please viewthe settings information. See Settings(page 418).
To make sure that 911 Assist workscorrectly:
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth-enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the timeof the incident.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (thetriggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cellphone sustains damage or loses itsconnection to SYNC during a crash, SYNCwill search for and try to connect to apreviously paired cell phone; SYNC willthen attempt to call the emergencyservices.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle is ableto talk with the operator. Be prepared toprovide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
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911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capableof electronically or verbally disclosing to911 operators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assist911 operators to provide the mostappropriate emergency services. If you donot want to disclose this information, donot switch the feature on.
Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
•Do not attempt to service or repair thesystem. Have an authorized dealercheck your vehicle.
•Do not operate playing devices if thepower cords or cables are broken, splitor damaged. Place cords and cablesout of the way, so they do not interferewith the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in yourvehicle during extreme conditions as itcould cause them damage. See yourdevice's user guide for furtherinformation.
•For your safety, some SYNC 3 functionsare speed-dependent. Their use islimited to when your vehicle is travelingat speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Makesure that you review your device'smanual before using it with SYNC 3.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be toodifficult to use while your vehicle is movingso they are restricted from use unless yourvehicle is stationary.
•Screens crowded with information,such as Point of Interest reviews andratings, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Linksports scores, movie times or skiconditions.
•Any action that requires you to use akeyboard is restricted, such as enteringa navigation destination or editinginformation.
•All lists are limited so the user can viewfewer entries (such as phone contactsor recent phone call entries).
See the following chart for more specificexamples.
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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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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 418).
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
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Potential station issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. The stationis not available in your currentlocation.
The previously stored multicastpreset or direct tune is notavailable in your current recep-tion area.
Cannot access HD2 orHD3 multicast channelwhen recalling a presetor from a direct tune.
Fill out the station issue form.1Data service issue by the radiobroadcaster.Text information doesnot match currentlyplaying audio.
Fill out the station issue form.1Data service issue by the radiobroadcaster.There is no textinformation shown forcurrently selectedfrequency.
1 You can find the form here:
Website
http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. andforeign patents. HD Radio and the HD andHD Radio logos are proprietary trademarksof iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford MotorCompany and iBiquity Digital Corp. are notresponsible for the content sent using HDRadio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.
CD (If equipped)
Once you select this option, the systemreturns you to the main audio screen.
The current audio information appears onthe screen.
The following buttons are also available:
FunctionButton
You can use the browse button to select a track.Browse
Select this button and a small number one displays to indicatethe track is set to repeat.Repeat
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
You can also sort the calls by selecting the drop down menu atthe top of the screen. You can choose:
MissedOutgoingIncomingAll
All of your contacts from your phone display in alphabeticalorder.ContactsB
Selecting this button allowsyou to choose a specific letterto view.
A-Z Jump
Displays the name of your phone and takes you to the phonesettings options.PhoneSettingsC
From this menu, you can pair subsequent devices, set ring tonesand alerts. See Settings (page 418).
Displays all recent text messages.TextMessagesD
Use this keypad to dial in a phone number.PhoneKeypadEUse the backspace button to delete numbers.
Press this button to begin acall.Call
Touch this button to send all calls directly to your voicemail.New text message notifications are not displayed on the screenand all ringtones and alerts are set to silent.
Do NotDisturbF
Users with phones having voice servicesmay see a button to access the feature.For example, iPhone users see a Siri button.A press and hold of the voice button on thesteering wheel also accesses this feature.
Making Calls
There are many ways to make calls fromthe SYNC 3 system, including using voicecommands. See Using VoiceRecognition (page 382). You can use thetouchscreen to place calls as well.
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Menu Item
The waypoint list then appears and you areable to re-order all of your waypoints byselecting the menu icon on the right handside of the location. You can select up tofive waypoints.
Add Waypoint
Optimize OrderYou can also have the system set the orderfor you by pressing:
GoTo return to your route, press:
cityseeker (If Equipped)
Note:cityseeker point of interest (POI)information is limited to approximately 1,110cities (1,049 in the United States, 36 inCanada and 15 in Mexico).
cityseeker, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels and attractions.
When you have selected a point of interest,the location and information appear, suchas address, phone number and a starrating.
Press More Information to see a photo,a review, a list of services and facilities, theaverage room or meal price and the webaddress. This screen displays the point ofinterest icons.
For restaurants, cityseeker can provideinformation such as star rating, averagecost, review, handicap access, hours ofoperation, and website address.
For hotels, cityseeker can provideinformation such as star rating, pricecategory, review, check-in and checkouttimes, hotel service icons and websiteaddress. Hotel service icons include:
•Restaurant
•Business center
•Handicap facilities
•Laundry
•Refrigerator
•24 hour room service
•Fitness center
•Internet access
•Pool
•Wi-Fi
Attractions include nearby landmarks,amusement parks, historic buildings andmore. cityseeker can provide informationsuch as star rating, reviews, hour ofoperation and admission price.
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