2017 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

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Select this option to re-download your contact list manually.Re-downloadContacts
Select this option to delete the in vehicle contact list. Deleting thein vehicle list does not erase the contact list on the connected phone.Delete Contacts
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Set Phone Ringtone
You can then select:
No sound plays when a call comes to your phone.No Ringtone
The currently selected ringtone on your phone plays when you receivea call. This option may not be available for all phones. If this optionis available, it is the default setting.
Use Phone Ring-tone
You can also select one of the three available ringers.
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Text Messaging
You can then select:
No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.No Alert(Silence)
You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
When enabled, a voice prompt alerts you when you receive a newmessage.Voice Readout
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You can enable and disable the following options as well:
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When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for theduration of the phone call even when the phone call is in privacy.Mute Audio inPrivacy
When enabled, an alert displays that your phone is roaming whenyou attempt to place a call.RoamingWarning
When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phoneis running low.Low BatteryNotification
911 Assist
Note:This service is only available in theUnited States and Canada.
Select this button to modify the on or offsetting for this feature. If the mobilephone’s contacts have been downloaded,you can adjust the following option:
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You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device's phone-book as emergency contacts for quick access at the end of the 911Assist call process.
Set EmergencyContacts
Radio
This button is available if a Radio sourcesuch as AM or FM is the active mediasource. Pressing the button allows you toaccess the following features:
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Activation of this feature allows you to listen to HD radio broadcasts.FM HD Radio
AM HD Radio
(Dependent oncurrent radiosource, If Avail-able)
This feature is available when FM Radio is your active media source.Activate this feature to have the system display radio text.Radio Text
RefreshAutoset Presets(AST)Selecting this option stores the six strongest stations in your currentlocation to the last preset bank of the currently tuned source.
Navigation
You can adjust many of the Navigationpreferences by selecting the followingmenus.
Map Preferences
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Map Preferences
Then select any of the following:
When this option is active, the system shows 3D renderings of build-ings.3D City Model
When enabled, your vehicle’s previously traveled route displays withwhite dots.Breadcrumbs
Enable this feature to display up to 3 POI icons on the navigation map.POI Icons
Select POIsOnce this feature is activated you can selectthe icons you want displayed by selecting:
This menu allows you to choose which incident icons you would liketo have displayed on the navigation map.Incident MapIcons
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Route Preferences
Second Level Messages, Actions and DescriptionsMenu Item
Route Preferences
Then select any of the following:
Choose to have the system display your chosen route type.Preferred Route
EcoFastestShortest
Bypass route selection in destination programming. The system onlycalculates one route based on your preferred route setting.Always Use ___RouteWhen activated, the system uses your selected route type to calculateonly one route to the desired destination.
The system selects High Occupancy Vehicle or car pool lanes whenproviding route guidance.Use HOV Lanes
The system searches for and displays available parking locations asyou approach your destination.AutomaticallyFind Parking
Select a level of cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher thesetting, the longer the time allotment is for the route.Eco TimePenalty
Enable or disable considering traffic information when planning aroute. The system can find a faster route based on heavy traffic flowinformation or detect a Road Closed incident and find a detour routeif possible.
Dynamic RouteGuidance
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids freeways when computing a navigationroute.Avoid Freeways
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids Toll Roads when computing a navigationroute.Avoid TollRoads
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids the use of Ferries or Trains when computinga navigation route.AvoidFerries/CarTrains
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Navigation Preferences
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Navigation Preferences
You can adjust how the system provides prompts.GuidancePrompts
Then select any of the following:
A tone sounds followed by voice instructions.Voice and Tones
Only voice instructions are given.Voice Only
Only a tone sounds to prompt you.Tones Only
Mobile Apps
You can enable the control of compatiblemobile apps running on your Bluetooth orUSB device on SYNC 3. In order to enablemobile apps, SYNC 3 requires user consentto send and receive app authorizationinformation and updates using the dataplan associated with the connected device.
The connected devices sends data to Fordin the United States. The encryptedinformation includes your VIN, SYNC 3module number, anonymous usagestatistics and debugging information.Updates may take place automatically.
Note: All Mobile Apps may not becompatible with the system.
Note:Standard data rates will apply. Fordis not responsible for any additional chargesyou may receive from your service provider,when your vehicle sends or receives datathrough the connected device. This includesany additional charges incurred due todriving in areas when roaming out of a homenetwork.
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Enable or disable the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3.Mobile AppsDisabling mobile apps in the settings menu disables automaticupdates and the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3.
You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settingsmenu.
Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options:
This provides information on the current state of available appupdates.Update MobileApps
There are three possible statuses:
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Updating Mobile Apps…Up-To-DateUpdate Needed
The system is trying to receivean update.No update isrequired.The system hasdetected a new apprequiring authoriza-tion or a generalpermissions update isrequired.
Select this button if anupdate is required and youwant to request this updatemanually. For example, whenyour mobile device isconnected to a Wi-Fi hotspot,select:
Request Update
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.
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Select to have the touchscreen display in English,Spanish or French.Language
Select to display units in kilometers or miles.Distance
Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit.Temperature
Select to have the system beep to confirm choicesmade through the touchscreen.Touch Screen Beep
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When you activate this option, the system automatic-ally updates when you have an available Internetconnection through a Wi-Fi network or mobileconnection.
Automatic System Updates
Information pertaining to the system and its software.About
Documentation of the software license for the system.Software Licenses
Select to restore factory defaults. This erases allpersonal settings and personal data.Master Reset
Wi-Fi
You can adjust the following:
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Enable this option to connect to Wi-Fi for SYNC 3 vehicle softwareupdates.Wi-Fi
This provides you with a list of available Wi-Fi networks within range.View AvailableNetworksClicking on a network from the list allows you to connect or disconnectfrom that network. The system may require a security code toconnect.
When you click the information button next to a network, moreinformation about the network displays such as the signal strength,connection status and security type.
The system alerts you when your vehicle is parked and a Wi-Finetwork is within range if SYNC is not already connected.Wi-Fi AvailableNotifications
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Tap a color once to active ambient lighting.This sets the color to the highest intensity.
You can drag the colors up and down toincrease or decrease the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press theactive color once or drag the active colorall the way down to zero intensity.
Vehicle
Note:You vehicle may not have all of thesefeatures.
You can select the following features toupdate their settings.
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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.
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
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