Sound Settings
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed,or turns the feature off.SpeedCompensatedVol.
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.Occupancy Mode
StereoSound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
Media Player
This button is available when a mediadevice such as a Bluetooth Stereo or USBdevice is the active audio source. Pressingthe button allows you to access thefollowing options for active devices only.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed ofpodcasts. When a podcast is playing, you can choose:Podcast Speed
FasterNormalSlower
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed ofaudiobooks. When an audiobook is playing, you can choose:Audiobook Speed
FasterNormalSlower
Cover art displays from your device’s musicfiles. If no cover art for the files exists on thedevice, then the Gracenote Database providescover art.
Media PlayerCover Art Priority
The Gracenote Database supplied cover art isused for your music files. This overrides anycover art from your device.
Gracenote®
Switches on and off Gracenote® to provide metadata informationsuch as genre, artist, album.Gracenote®Management
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.Gracenote® Data-base Info
This allows you to view the manufacturer and model number of yourmedia device.Device Informa-tion
Erase the stored in media information in order to re-index.Update MediaIndex
Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and downarrows on either side of the screen. Thearrows on the left adjust the hour andarrows on the right adjust the minute. Youcan then select AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select how time displays.Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.Auto Time ZoneUpdateThis feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.Reset Clock toGPS Time
The system automatically saves anyupdates you make to the settings.Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to accessthe following:
ActionMenu Item
Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all devices and does not permitnew connections.Bluetooth
You must activate Bluetooth to pair aBluetooth-enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetoothdevice is the same as pairing a phone.SeePairing a Device in Phone settings for howto pair a device and the available options.
Phone
Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone withthe system before using the functions inhands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device tobegin pairing. See your phone’s manual ifnecessary.
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To add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
1.Follow the on-screen instructions.
2.A prompt alerts you to search for thesystem on your phone.
3.Select your vehicle's make and modelas it displays on your phone.
4.Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
5.The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
6.Your phone may prompt you to givethe system permission to accessinformation. To check your phone’scompatibility, see your phone’s manualor visit the website.
Alternatively, to add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
Then select:
Discover Other Bluetooth Devices
1.Follow the on-screen instructions.
2.Select your phone's name when itappears on the touchscreen.
3.Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
4.The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
5.Your phone may prompt you to givethe system permission to accessinformation. To check your phone’scompatibility, see your phone’s manualor visit the website.
Other features, such as text messagingusing Bluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone’s compatibility,see your phone’s manual or visit thewebsite:
Website
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Once you have paired a device you canadjust the following options.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
View Devices
You can then select:
You can add a Bluetooth-enabled device by following the steps inthe previous table.Add a BluetoothDevice
You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. You thenhave the following options:
Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of theseoptions to interact with the selected device.Connect
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Map Preferences
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
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 IconsA rest area POI icon may display on the map regardless of this setting.
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
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
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Note:: Data, e.g. the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN), SIM Card ID, and data planusage, is shared between Ford and thevehicle network carrier to provide theVehicle Hotspot service in accordance withyour vehicle network carrier agreement,coverage and availability, and may be usedto enable a seamless transition from an oldto new embedded modem and to confirmany updates are successfully delivered.
Note:: For your convenience data usagemay be available for monitoring underSettings but may not reflect actual orcurrent usage. The vehicle network carrieris responsible for providing informationabout your account. Please contact thevehicle network carrier for more information.
Note:: Ford may need to update operatingsystem software on your vehicle, includingsecurity updates and bug fixes, to keepconnected services current, like VehicleHotspot, without prior notice to you.
Note:If you do not have an active vehiclehotspot data plan, open your web browserand go to a website using the HTTP protocolto be automatically redirected to the vehiclenetwork carrier landing page where you canpurchase data. Websites using HTTPS willnot automatically redirect.
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:Your vehicle may not have all ofthese features.
You can select the following features toupdate their settings.
Door Keypad Code (If equipped)
Select this button to add or erase apersonal door keypad code. To add orerase a personal code, you first need toenter 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:
When the reverse sensing system detects an object, it displays red,yellow and green highlights at the top of the image.Enhanced ParkAids
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.
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Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menu
shows 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
The screen displays with a darker background to makenighttime viewing easier.Night
The screen goes black and does not display anything.To switch the screen back on, simply tap the screen.Off
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness basedon ambient lighting conditions.Auto Dim
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settingsby selecting the following options.
Menu Item
Enable this option to remove additional voice promptsand confirmations.Advanced Mode
Enable this option to have the system confirm a contactsname with you before making a call.Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to have the system display a list ofavailable voice commands when the voice button ispressed.
Voice Command List
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Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.No information is accessible until thesystem is unlocked with the correct PIN.
When you select valet mode a pop upappears informing you that a four digitcode must be entered to enable anddisable valet mode. You can use any PINyou chose but you must use the same PINto disable valet mode. The system asksyou to input the code.
Note:If the system is locked and youcannot remember the PIN, please contactthe Customer Relationship Center.
United States: 1-800-392-3673Canada: 1-800-565-3673
To enable valet mode, enter your chosenPIN. The system then asks to confirm yourPIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pinnumber. The system reconnects to yourphone and all of your options are availableagain.
SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.However, should questions arise, pleaserefer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility,visit the Ford website.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Refer to your device's manual about audioadjustments.
The audio controlsettings on your cellphone may be affectingSYNC 3 performance.
There is back-ground noiseduring a phonecall.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
During a call, Ican hear theother personbut they cannothear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC3 is not set to off. Look for the microphoneicon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down theengine, open and close the door, and thenlock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is blackand the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need tobe restarted.
During a call, Icannot hear theother personand they cannothear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.SYNC 3 is notable to down-load my phone-book.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
iPhone•Go to your cell phone's Settings.
•Go to the Bluetooth Menu.
•Press the blue circle to the right of thedevice named with your vehicle makeand model to enter the next menu.
•Turn Show Notifications on.
•Disconnect then reconnect your iPhonefrom the SYNC 3 system to activate thissettings update.
Your iPhone is now set up to forwardincoming text messages to SYNC 3.Repeat these steps for every other SYNC 3vehicle that you connect. Your iPhone willonly forward incoming text messages toSYNC 3 if the iPhone is not unlocked in themessaging application.Replying to text messages using SYNC 3 isnot supported by iPhone.Text messages from WhatsApp and Face-book Messenger are not supported.
Your cell phone must support downloadingtext messages through Bluetooth to receiveincoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Audible textmessages donot work on mycell phone.
Because each cell phone is different, referto your device's manual for the specific cellphone you are pairing. In fact, there can bedifferences between cell phones due tobrand, model, service provider and softwareversion.
This is a cell phone limita-tion.
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