To Access Using the SYNC Menu
Press the Mobile Apps button to accessthe menu on-screen. Then select:
Action and DescriptionMenuItem
Scroll through the list ofFind
Action and DescriptionMenuItem
available applications andselect a particular app.MobileApps
Note:If you cannot find a compatible SYNCAppLink app, make sure the required app isrunning on the mobile device.
To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button then when prompted say:
Action and DescriptionVoice Command
Say the name of the application after the tone.The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, youcan press the voice button and speak commands specific to theapp, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Applications
SYNC lists all of the currently available mobile apps.List Applications
Searches your connected mobile device for SYNC-compatiblemobile apps.Find Applications
Use this command to discover the available voice commands.Help
App Permissions
App permissions are organized by groups.You can grant these group permissionsindividually. You can change a permissiongroup status any time when not driving, byusing the settings menu.
When you launch an app using SYNC, thesystem may ask you to grant certainpermissions, for example:
•To allow your vehicle to provide vehicleinformation to the app such as, but notlimited to: Fuel level, fuel economy, fuelconsumption, engine speed, rainsensor, odometer, VIN, externaltemperature, gear position, tirepressure, and head lamp status.
•To allow your vehicle to provide drivingcharacteristic information such as, butnot limited to: MyKey, seat belt status,engine revolutions per minute, gearposition, braking events, steering wheelangle, and accelerator pedal position.
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•To allow your vehicle to providelocation information, including: GPSand speed.
•To allow the app to send pushnotifications using the vehicle displayand voice capabilities while running ina background state. Push notificationsmay be particularly useful for news orlocation based apps.
Note:You only need to grant permissionsthe first time you use an app with SYNC.
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.
Enabling SYNC Mobile Apps
In order to enable mobile apps, SYNCrequires user consent to send and receiveapp authorization information and updatesusing the data plan associated with theconnected device.
Data is sent to Ford in the United Statesthrough the connected device. Theinformation is encrypted and includes yourVIN, SYNC module number, anonymoususage statistics and debugginginformation. Updates may take placeautomatically.
Note:You must enable mobile apps foreach connected device the first time youselect a mobile app using the system.
Note:Standard data rates apply. Ford isnot 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.
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
SYNC supports digital media sourcesincluding: iPod, Bluetooth devices, andmost USB drives. SYNC also supportsaudio formats, such as MP3, WMA, WAVand ACC.
Media Sources
The AUX button allows you to view andselect available media sources.
Press the AUX button to view yoursources. Use the directional arrows and OKbutton to select your source. You can alsouse the steering wheel audio controls.
Audio Voice Commands
Press the voice button. You cando things like play a specific songor album, skip to the next song,or tune to a radio station. When prompted,say a command. See the following tablefor example commands. Not allcommands may be available on yourvehicle.
Command
___ List of Commands
Help
Pause
Play
Next Track
Previous Track
AM ___
FM ___
CD Player
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Cleaning the Touchscreen
You can remove fingerprints with a dry,clean, soft cloth.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,apply a small amount of alcohol to thecloth and try to clean it again.
Note: Do not use detergent or any type ofsolvent to clean the touchscreen.
Note:Do not pour or spray alcohol onto thetouchscreen.
Using Voice Recognition
Using voice commands allows you to keepyour hands on the wheel and eyes on theroad. The system provides feedbackthrough audible tones, prompts, questionsand spoken confirmations depending onthe situation and the chosen level ofinteraction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions(confirmation prompts) when it is not sureof your request or when there are multiplepossible responses to your request.
When using voice commands, words andicons may appear in the status barindicating the status of the voice commandsession. See Using Voice Recognition(page 291).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use different controls onyour steering wheel to interact with thetouchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Pressagain to stop the voice prompt andimmediately begin speaking. Press andhold to end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets or press andhold to fast seek.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets or press andhold to fast seek.
•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.
See Steering Wheel (page 65).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your instrument panel:
•Power or VOL: Press to switch theaudio system on and off, or turn toadjust the volume.
•Sound Settings: Press to access theaudio settings.
•Seek: Press to seek through radiostations or audio tracks.
•Play or Pause: Press to either play orpause a track.
•Tune: Turn to manually tune radiostations.
•Display: Press to switch the display onor off.
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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.
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.
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You can touch any of the feature displaysto access that feature.
Anytime you select the home button, thesystem returns you to this screen.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voicecommands, to control features like audioand phone. By using voice commands, youcan keep your hands on the wheel and youreyes on the road.
You can access each feature controlled bySYNC 3 through a variety of commands.
To activate the SYNC 3 voicecommands push the voicebutton on the steering wheel andwait for the prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it canbe the name of anything, such as artist, thename of contact or number. The contextand the description of the command tellyou what to say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work forevery feature, these commands are:
Action and DescriptionVoice Command
Brings you to the main menu.Main Menu
Returns you to the previous screen.Go back
Ends the voice session.Cancel
Gives you a list of possible voice commands.List of Commands
You can name any feature and the system gives a list ofcommands available for the feature. For example, you couldsay:
___ List of Commands
Phone List of Commands
Navigation List of Commands
You can use this command to view the next page of options onany screen where multiple pages of choices are given.Next Page
You can use this command to view the previous page of optionson any screen where multiple pages of choices are given.Previous Page
Gives you available commands you can use on the currentscreen.Help
Included here are some of the mostpopular commands for each SYNC 3feature.
Audio Voice Commands
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that foraudio voice commands it can be the nameof a Sirius channel or a channel number, aradio frequency number, or the name of aartist, album, song or a genre.
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
Gives you access to the list of paired or connectedBluetooth devices allowing you to change or select adevice.
ChangeDeviceD
Displays all recent text messages.TextMessagesE
Use this keypad to dial in a phone number.PhoneKeypadFUse the backspace button to delete numbers.
Press this button to begin acall.Call
Touch this button to reject all incoming calls automatic-ally. Text message notifications do not display on thescreen. All ringtones and alerts are set to silent.
Do NotDisturbG
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 319). You can use thetouchscreen to place calls as well.
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To call a number in your contacts,select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
You can then select thename of the contact youwant to call. Any numbersstored for that contactdisplay along with anystored contact photos. Youcan then select thenumber that you want tocall. The system begins thecall.
Contacts
To call a number from your recent calls,select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
You can then select anentry that you want to call.The system begins the call.
Recent CallList
To call a number that is not stored inyour phone, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select the digits of thenumber you wish to call.PhoneKeypad
The system begins the call.Call
Pressing the backspace button deletes thelast digit you typed.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tonesounds. Caller information appears in thedisplay if it is available.
To accept the call, select:
Menu Item
Accept
Note:You can also accept the call bypressing the phone button on the steeringwheel.
To reject the call, select:
Menu Item
Reject
Note:You can also reject the call bypressing the phone button on the steeringwheel.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC 3logs it as a missed call.
During a Phone Call
During a phone call, the contacts nameand number display on the screen alongwith the call duration.
The phone status items are also visible:
•Signal Strength.
•Battery.
You can select any of the following duringan active phone call:
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Item
Immediately end aphone call. You canalso press thebutton on thesteering wheel.
End Call
Press this to accessthe phone keypad.Keypad
You can switch themicrophone off sothe caller does nothear you.
Mute
Item
PrivacyTransfer the call tothe cell phone orback to SYNC 3.
Text Messaging
Note:Downloading and sending textmessages using Bluetooth are cellphone-dependent features.
Note:Certain features in text messagingare speed-dependent and not availablewhen your vehicle is traveling at speeds over3 mph (5 km/h).
Receiving a Text Message
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen displays apop-up with the sender name and ID, if supported by your cell phone. You canselect:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Have SYNC 3 read the message to you.Hear It
View the text on the touchscreen.View
To call the sender.Call
You can select from 15 preset messages. Press the messagethat you would like to use and confirm to send the message.SYNC 3 confirms when the message is sent successfully.
Reply
To exit the screen.Close
Smartphone Connectivity (If Equipped)
SYNC 3 allows you to use Apple CarPlayand Android Auto to access your phone.
When you use Apple CarPlay or AndroidAuto, you can:
•Make calls.
•Send and receive messages.
•Listen to music.
•Use your phone's voice assistant.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto disablesome SYNC 3 features.
Most Apple CarPlay and Android Autofeatures use mobile data.
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 ornewer with iOS 7.1 or newer. Updating tothe latest iOS version is recommended.
1.Plug your phone into a USB port. SeeEntertainment (page 325).
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