
CLOCK: Press to display theclock. To set the time, press andhold until the hours start to flash.Press the arrow buttons toadjust the hours, then repeat toset the minutes. Press again toexit clock mode.
A
TUNE: Press to search throughthe radio frequency band.B
AUDIO: Press to access settingsfor Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fadeor Balance.
C
Seek: Press to select afrequency band. The systemstops at the first station it findsin that direction.
D
Memory presets: Store yourfavorite radio stations. To storea radio station, tune to thestation, then press and hold apreset button until soundreturns.
E
AM/FM: Press to accessdifferent audio modes, forexample AM, FM and auxiliaryinput jack.
F
Vol and Power: Turn to adjustthe volume. Press to switch thesystem on and off.
G
DIGITAL RADIO (If Equipped)
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
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 visitwww.hdradio.com.
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SYNC Services quick tips
You can even access your account outside your vehicle. Justuse the number on your phone's call history. Traffic andDirections features do not function properly but informationservices and the 411 connect and text message features areavailable.
SYNC™ APPLINK™
SYNC Mobile Apps
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port in order to start theapplication.
Note:The AppLink feature is not availableif your vehicle is equipped with the MyFordTouch system.
Note:Depending on your display type, youcan access AppLink from the media menu,the phone menu, or by using voicecommands. Once an app is running throughAppLink, you can control main features ofthe app through voice commands andsteering wheel controls.
To Access Using the Phone Menu
Press the phone button to access theSYNC phone menu on-screen. You canthen scroll to:
Menu item
Press OK to access a listof available applications.Mobile Apps
Menu item
Scroll through the list ofavailable applications andpress OK to select aparticular app. Once anapp is running throughSYNC, you can access anapp’s menu by pressing theMENU button to firstaccess the SYNC menu.
Scroll until the app name followed by"Menu", is displayed (such as, sticherMenu), then press OK. From here, you canaccess an application's features, such asThumbs up and Thumbs down.
For more information, please visit:
Website
www.SYNCMyRide.com
To Access Using the Media Menu
Press the AUX button on the centerconsole.
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To Connect Using Voice Commands
Plug the device into the USB port. SeeUSB Port (page 218).
Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and DescriptionVoice command
You can now play music by saying any of the appropriatevoice commands. See Media voice commands.USB [1]
You do not need to say words that appear within square brackets. For example, for whereUSB[1]appears, you can say USB or USB one.
To Connect Using the System Menu
Plug the device into the USB port. SeeUSB Port (page 218).
Press the AUX button, then the Menubutton to enter the Media Menu.
You can then scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.SELECT SRC
Press the OK button.SYNC USBDepending on how many digital media files are on yourconnected device, the following message may appear in theradio display.
Indexing…
When indexing is complete, the screen returns to the Play menu. You can thenselect one of the following:
PLAY ALL
ARTISTS
ALBUMS
GENRES
PLAYLISTS
TRACKS
EXPLORE USB
SIMILARMUSIC
Exit the current menu.RETURN
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Press the AUX button, then the Menubutton to enter the Media Menu.
You can then scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Play your music by artist, album, genre,playlists, tracks, similar music or to simply,play all. You can also choose to ExploreUSB to view the supported digital musicfiles on your playing device.
PLAY MENU
See Play Menu later in this section for moreinformation.
Select one of the following:
Press the OK button to access musicplugged into your USB port. You can alsoplug in devices to charge them (if supportedby your device). Once connected, the
system indexes any readable media files.1
SYNC USBSELECT SRC
Press the OK button. This is a phone-dependent feature that allows you tostream music playing on your Bluetooth-enabled phone. If supported by your device,you can press seek to play the previous ornext track.
SYNC BT
Press the OK button to select and playmusic from your portable music player over
your vehicle's speakers.2
SYNC LINE IN
(If Equipped)
Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and select your Auto-play settings. Once you turn these selections on, they remainon until you turn them off. Press SEEK to play the previous or
next track.3
MEDIA SETTIN
Press the OK button to shuffle availablemedia files in the current playlist. To shuffleall media tracks, you must select Play Allin the play menu and then select Shuffle.
SHUFFLE
Press the OK button to repeat any song.REPEAT
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Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button to turn autoplay on tolisten to music processed during indexing.Turn autoplay off to allow the indexingprocess to finish before the system plays
any of your music.4
AUTOPLAY
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on yoursmartphone.APPLICATIONS
Access available Bluetooth Device menu listings as well asAdvanced menu listings.SYS SETTINGS
Press OK to exit the media menu.EXIT MENU
1The time required to complete this depends on the size of the media the system needsto index. If autoplay is on, you can listen to media processed during indexing. If autoplayis off, you cannot listen to music until the system finishes indexing media. SYNC is capableof indexing thousands of average size media and notifies you if it reaches the maximumindexing file size.2If you have already connected a device to the USB port, you cannot access the line infeature. Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream dataand music separately.3Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data and musicseparately.4Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songsthe system needs to process.
Accessing Your Play Menu
This menu allows you to select and playyour media by artist, album, genre, playlist,track, similar music or even to explore whatis on your USB device.
Make sure that your device is plugged intothe USB port and is turned on.
Press the AUX button, then the Menubutton to enter the Media Menu.
You can then scroll to select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.PLAY MENU
If there are no media files to access, the display indicates there is no media. If there aremedia files, you have the following options:
Press the OK button. The first track title appears in thedisplay.PLAY ALL
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Action and DescriptionMessage
Explore all supported digital media on your media deviceconnected to the USB port. You can only view media contentwhich is compatible with SYNC; other files saved are notvisible.
EXPLORE USB
1. Press the OK button.
2. Scroll to explore indexed media on your flash drive.
Play music similar to what is currently playing from the USBport. The system uses the metadata information of each song
to compile a playlist for you.*
SIMILARMUSIC
1. Press the OK button.
2.The system creates a new list of similar songs and beginsplaying. This feature does not include tracks with incom-plete metadata information. Press the OK button.
Exit the current menu.RETURN
*With certain playing devices, if your metadata tags are not populated, the tracks are notavailable in voice recognition, play menu or similar music. However, if you place thesetracks onto your playing device in "Mass Storage Device Mode", they are available in voicerecognition, play menu browsing and similar music. The system places Unknown itemsinto any unpopulated metadata tag.
System Settings
System settings provide access to yourBluetooth Devices and Advanced menufeatures.
Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth Devices menu allows youto enable, disable, add, connect and deletea Bluetooth device.
Press the AUX button, then the Menubutton to enter the Media Menu.
You can then scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.SYS SETTINGS
Press the OK button.BT DEVICES
You can then select one of the following:
Pair more devices to the system.*ADD DEVICE
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Action and DescriptionMessage
1. Press the OK button. When find SYNC appears in thedisplay, press the OK button again.
2. Follow the directions in your phone's manual to put yourphone into discovery mode. A six-digit PIN appears in thedisplay.
3. When prompted on your phone's six-digit display, enterthe PIN.
Connect a previously paired Bluetooth-enabled phone.Connect BT
1. Press OK to select and view a list of devices.
2. Scroll until the desired device is chosen and press OK toconnect the device.
Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.**BT ON/OFF
1.Press the OK button and scroll to toggle between on andoff.
2. Make a selection and press the OK button.
Delete a paired media device.DEL DEVICE
1. Press the OK button and scroll to select the device.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
Delete all previously paired devices.DELETE ALL
1. Press the OK button.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
Exit the current menu.RETURN
*This is a speed-dependent feature. It is only available when your vehicle is traveling at 3mph (5 km/h) or less.**Setting Bluetooth to off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and turns off all Bluetoothfeatures.
Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to accessand set prompts, languages, defaults andperform a master reset.
Press the AUX button, then the Menubutton to enter the Media Menu.
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•An authorized dealer needs to installmobile communications systems.Improper installation may harm theoperation of your vehicle, particularlyif the manufacturer did not design themobile communication systemspecifically for automotive use.
•If you or an authorized Ford dealer addany non-Ford electrical or electronicaccessories or components to yourvehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
AUXILIARY SWITCHES
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification label). Ask an authorizeddealer for specific weight information.
•The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulate the useof mobile communications systemsequipped with radio transmitters, forexample, two-way radios, telephonesand theft alarms. Any such equipmentinstalled in your vehicle should complywith Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulations, andshould be installed by an authorizeddealer.
•An authorized dealer needs to installmobile communications systems.Improper installation may harm theoperation of your vehicle, particularlyif the manufacturer did not design themobile communication systemspecifically for automotive use.
•If you or an authorized Ford dealer addany non-Ford electrical or electronicaccessories or components to yourvehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
The auxiliary switch option packageprovides four switches, mounted in thecenter of the instrument panel. Theseswitches operate only when you switch theignition on, whether the engine is runningor not. Ford recommends, however, thatthe engine remain running to maintainbattery charge when using the auxiliaryswitches for extended periods of time orhigher current draws.
When switched on, the auxiliary switchesprovide 10 amps, 15 amps or 30 amps ofelectrical battery power for a variety ofpersonal or commercial uses.
The switches include the fuse and relay kit.This kit contains the required fuses andrelays that an authorized technician needsto install into the power distribution box,located under the hood. Refer to theinstruction sketch included in the kit.Contact an authorized dealer for service.
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