Description and Action
Display
2. Scroll to browse indexed media files on the device, and
then press the OK button.
Resets the USB index. After the new indexing is complete,
you can choose what to play from the USB song library.
Reset USB
* You can use the buttons at the bottom of the audio display to jump to a certain
alphabetical category quickly. You can also use the letters on the audio system's numeric
keypad to jump in the list.
Using Voice Commands
You can access and view your USB songs
using voice commands.
Plug the device into your vehicle's USB
port.
Press the voice button and when
prompted, say any of the following
commands: Accessing and Viewing USB Media
(browse | search | show) all (album |
albums)
(browse | search | show) all (artist |
artists)
(browse | search | show) all (genre |
genres)
(browse | search | show) all (playlist |
playlists)
(browse | search | show) all (song | songs
| title | titles | file | files | track | tracks)
(browse | search | show) album ___
(browse | search | show) artist ___
(browse | search | show) genre ___
(browse | search | show) playlist ___ Bluetooth Devices and System
Settings
You can access these menus using the
audio display. See
Using SYNC™ With
Your Phone (page 281).
Voice Commands for Audio
Sources
Your voice system allows you to change
audio sources with a simple voice
command. Press the voice button and when
prompted say:
Voice Command
(music | audio | entertainment) [system]
Below are a few examples of voice
commands you can use.
[tune [to]] AM
[tune [to]] AM1
[tune [to]] AM (autostore | AST |
autoset)
[tune [to]] AM 2
Bluetooth (audio | stereo)
(disc | CD [player]) play
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Voice Command
[tune [to]] FM
[tune [to]] FM1
[tune [to]] FM (autostore | AST |
autoset)
[tune [to]] FM 2
Radio *
tune [to] SAT
*
Sirius
(USB [stick] | iPod | MP3 [player])
((who's | who is) this | who plays this |
(what's | what is) playing [now] | (what
| which) (song | track | artist) is this |
(who's | who is) playing | (what's | what
is) this)
help
* If equipped.
Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio,
press the voice button, and then
say any of the commands in the
following table.
If you are not listening to the radio,
press the voice button and, after the
tone, say: Voice Command
Radio
You can then say any of the following
commands.
[tune [to]] AM
[tune [to]] AM1 Voice Command
[tune [to]] AM (autostore | AST |
autoset)
[tune [to]] AM 2
[tune [to]] (AM ___ | ___ [AM])
[tune [to]] AM preset ___
[tune [to]] AM1 preset ___
[tune [to]] FM
[tune [to]] FM1
[tune [to]] FM (autostore | AST |
autoset) preset ___
[tune [to]] FM 2
[tune [to]] (FM ___ | ___ [FM])
[tune [to]] FM preset ___ *
FM ___ HD ___
[tune [to]] FM 2 preset ___
*
HD ___
[tune [to]] preset ___
Tune
help
* If equipped.
Sirius Satellite Radio Voice Commands
(If equipped) To listen to Sirius satellite radio,
press the voice button and, after
the tone, say:
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USB and media issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,
removing the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible device malfunction.
I am having trouble
connecting my device. Make sure you are using the
manufacturer's cable.
Make sure you insert the
USB cable correctly into the device and the USB port.
Make sure that the device does not have an auto-
install program or active security settings.
Make sure you are not
leaving the device in your vehicle during very hot or cold temperatures.
This is a device limitation.
SYNC does not recognize
my device when I turn on the car.
Review the device compatib-ility chart on the SYNC
website to confirm your phone supports the
Bluetooth audio streaming function.
This is a phone-dependent
feature.
Bluetooth audio does not stream.
Make sure you correctly
connect the device to SYNC, and that you have pressed play on your device.
The device is not connected.
Make sure that all songdetails are populated.
Your music files may not
contain the correct artist,
song title, album or genre information.
SYNC does not recognize
music that is on my device. The file may be corrupted.
Some devices require you tochange the USB settings
from mass storage to MTP class.
The song may have copy-
right protection, which does not allow it to play.
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AppLink issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
SYNC in order to find
AppLink-capable apps on your device. iPhone users must also connect to
SYNC's USB port with an Apple USB cable.
Ensure you have down-
loaded and installed the latest version of the app
from your phone's app store.
Ensure the app is running on your phone. Some apps
AppLink-enabled apps are
not installed and running on your mobile device.
My phone is connected, but
I still cannot find any apps. require you to register or
login on the app on the
phone before using them with AppLink. Also, some may have a "Ford SYNC"
setting, so check the app's
settings menu on the phone.
Closing and restarting apps may help SYNC find the
application if you cannot
discover it inside the vehicle. On an Android device, if
apps have an "Exit' or 'Quit'
Sometime apps do not
properly close and re-open their connection to SYNC, over ignition cycles, for example.
My phone is connected, my
app(s) are running, but I still cannot find any apps. option, select that then
restart the app. If the app
does not have that option, you can also manually
"Force Close" the app by
going to the phone's settings
menu, selecting 'Apps.' then finding the particular app
and choosing 'Force stop.' Don't forget to restart the
app afterwards, then select "Find New Apps" on SYNC.
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AppLink issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
Unplug the USB cable fromthe phone, wait a moment, and plug the USB cable
back in to the phone. After a
few seconds, the app should appear in SYNC's Mobile
Apps Menu. If not, "Force
Close" the application and restart it.
The USB connection to
SYNC may need to be reset.
My iPhone phone is
connected, my app is
running, I restarted the app but I still cannot find it on SYNC.
Try increasing the Bluetoothvolume of the device by
using the device's volume control buttons which are most often found on the side of the device.
The bluetooth volume on
the phone may be low.
I have an Android phone. I
found and started my media
app on SYNC, but there is no sound or the sound is very low.
Force close or uninstall the
apps you do not want SYNC
to find. If the app has a "Ford SYNC" setting, disable that
setting in the app's settings menu on the phone.
Some Android devices have
a limited number of
bluetooth ports apps can
use to connect. If you have
more AppLink apps on your phone than the number ofavailable Bluetooth ports,
you will not see all of your
apps listed in SYNC's mobile apps menu.
I can only see some of the
AppLink apps running on my phone listed in SYNC'sMobile Apps Menu. SYNC System Reset
The SYNC system in your vehicle has System Reset feature that can be performed if
the function of a SYNC feature is lost. This reset is intended to restore functionality and will not erase any information previously stored in the system (Such as paired devices, phonebook, call history, text messages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset,press and hold the Seek Up (>>) button while pressing and holding the Radio Power button. Release both buttons after 2-3 seconds. Please allow a few minutes for thereset to complete. After a few minutes has passed you can resume using the SYNC system.
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Description
Item
Callout
This icon displays when 911 Assist is set to off and
your phone is connected to SYNC.
911 Assist Off
H
This icon displays when there is an active Bluetooth
alert.
Bluetooth Alert
I
This icon displays to show an active Bluetooth
connection.
Bluetooth
J
Messages may also appear in the status
bar to provide you with notifications. You
can select the message to view the
associated feature.
Feature Bar Functions
Feature Bar Item
Allows you to control the media playing in
your vehicle. You can control all audio
features including AM, FM and satellite
radio, CDs, and media streaming over a
Bluetooth device or through a USB
connection.
Audio
Allows you to make calls, receive calls, and
access the phonebook of your connected
device.
Phone
Allows you to see your vehicle's location on
a virtual road map, get driving directions to
your destination and find points of interest
along your route.
Navigation
(If equipped)
Connect and control SYNC 3 compatible
apps running on your iphone or android
device. Also, access built-in additional
features such as SiriusXM Traffic and Travel
Link (if equipped).
Apps
You can customize your system with
various settings for the touchscreen display,
feature preferences, and how you want to
interact with your vehicle.
Settings
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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 the
cloth and try to clean it again.
Note:
Do not use detergent or any type of
solvent to clean the touchscreen.
Note: Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the
touchscreen.
Using Voice Recognition
Using voice commands allows you to keep
your hands on the wheel and focus on
what is in front of you. The system provides
feedback through audible tones, prompts,
questions and spoken confirmations
depending on the situation and the chosen
level of interaction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions
(confirmation prompts) when it is not sure
of your request or when there are multiple
possible responses to your request.
When using voice commands, words and
icons may appear in the status bar
indicating the status of the voice command
session. See Using Voice Recognition
(page 326).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you can use different controls on
your steering wheel to interact with the
touchscreen system in different ways.
VOL:
Control the volume of audio output.
Mute:
Mute the audio output.
Voice:
Press to start a voice session. Press
again to stop the voice prompt and
immediately begin speaking. Press and
hold to end a voice session. SEEK NEXT:
•
While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
• While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT:
Press to answer a call
or switch between calls.
PHONE REJECT:
Press to end a call or
reject an incoming call.
Note: On some models, SEEK NEXT
may
be combined with PHONE REJECT and
SEEK PREVIOUS may be combined with
PHONE ACCEPT.
M:
Touch the control repeatedly to switch
between media sources (modes).
See
Steering Wheel (page 60).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you may also have these controls
on your instrument panel:
• Power:
Switch the audio system on
and off.
• VOL:
Control the volume of playing
audio.
• Seek
and Tune: se as you normally
would in audio modes.
• Eject:
Eject a CD from the audio
system.
• SOURCE
or MEDIA: Press repeatedly
to advance through available media
modes.
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Creating a SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
•
Essential for keeping up with the latest
software and connected features.
• Access to customer support for any
questions you may have.
• Maintain account permissions.
Visit the website to sign up and register. Website
www.owner.ford.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Updating Your System
You can choose to download the update
onto a USB drive or use Wi-Fi to deliver
automatic updates.
USB Updates
To use the USB update you need to log
into your owner account and visit the SYNC
software update page. Website
www.owner.ford.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
The website notifies you if an update is
available. You can then select to download
the update.
You will need an empty USB drive. Please
check the website for minimum
requirements. Once you have inserted the
USB drive into your computer, choose to
start the download. Follow the instructions
provided to download the files to the USB
drive. The installation of most files occurs in the
background, and does not interrupt your
use of the system. Navigation updates
cannot be installed in the background,
because the files are too large.
To install the update in your vehicle,
remove anything that is plugged in the USB
ports on the media hub and plug in the
USB drive containing the update. When
the USB drive is plugged in, the installation
should begin immediately. After a
successful installation, the update is
available the next time the vehicle is
started.
Please refer to the website for any further
actions.
Updating Over Wi-Fi
To update your System over Wi-Fi your
vehicle must be within the range of a Wi-Fi
access point. Data rates may apply.
To connect your system to Wi-Fi,
select:
Menu Item
Settings
Wi-Fi You can then select your
Wi-Fi network. You may
have to enter the security
code if the network is
secured. The system
confirms when it has
connected to the network.
Available
Wi-Fi
Networks
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