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USB and Media Player
Description
Voice Command
Browse your music.
Browse All Albums
Browse All Artists
Browse All Audiobooks
Browse All Genres
Browse All Playlists
Browse All Podcasts
Browse All Songs
Browse your music by category.1
Browse Album ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Podcast ___
Play your music by category.1
Play Album ___
Play Artist ___
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Song ___
1 Add an album name, artist name, audiobook name, genre name, playlist name, podcast
name or track name to the command. Say the name exactly as it appears on your device.
Climate Control
Note: Not available through the system on
all models.
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Description
Voice Command
Set a temperature between 60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F
(29.5°C).1
Set Temperature ___
Set the temperature to maximum.
Max
Set the temperature to minimum.
Min
1 Add the required temperature to the command.
Phone Description
Voice Command
Pair a cell phone or Bluetooth enabled device.
Pair Phone
Redial the last number that you dialed.
Redial
Dial a number.1
Dial ___
Call a specific contact from your phonebook. 2
Call ___
Call a specific contact from your phonebook at a
specific location.3
Call ___ ___
Listen to a text message.
Listen to Message
Listen to a specific text message from a list of text
messages.
Listen to Message ___
Reply to the last text message.
Reply to Message
1 Add the number you want to dial to the command.
2 Add a contact name from your phonebook to the command. Say the name exactly as
it appears on your device.
3 Add a contact name and location from your phonebook to the command. Say the first
and the last name of your contact exactly as it appears on your device.
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Navigation (If Equipped)
Setting a Destination Description
Voice Command
Enter a destination address. When prompted,
provide the house number, the street and city.
Find an Address
Search for a point of interest by name or by category.
Find a POI
Search for a nearby point of interest by category. 1
Destination Nearest ___
Search for a point of interest category. 1
Find a POI Category
Set your saved home address as your destination.
Drive Home
Set your saved place of work as your destination.
Drive to Work
Display and select from a list of previous destina-
tions.
Show Previous Destinations
Display and select from a list of favorite destinations.
Show Favorites
1 Add a point of interest name or category to the command.
Route Guidance Description
Voice Command
Cancel the current route.
Cancel Route
Select an alternate route.
Detour
Repeat the last guidance prompt.
Repeat Instruction
Display an overview of the route.
Show Route
Display a list of traffic events on your route.
Show Traffic
Display a list of all traffic events.
Show All Traffic
Display the map on the touchscreen.
Show Map
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Description
Voice Command
Display a two-dimensional map with north toward
the top of the touchscreen.
North Up
Display a two-dimensional map with the direction
you are traveling toward the top of the touchscreen.
Heading UP
Display a three-dimensional map with the direction
you are traveling toward the front.
Show 3D
Apps
General Description
Voice Command
Start an app. The system prompts your for the app
name.
Mobile Applications
Get a list of apps running on your device.
List Applications
Search and connect to apps running on your device.
Find Applications
Active App Description
Voice Command
Get a list of voice commands for a specific app. 1
___ Help
Close an app.1
Exit ___
1 Add an app name to the command.
Voice Settings Description
Voice Command
Go to the voice settings menu.
Voice Settings
Switch long voice prompts on.
Interaction Mode Novice
Switch short voice prompts on.
Interaction Mode Advanced
Switch call confirmation on. The system prompts
you to confirm before making a call.
Phone Confirmation On
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Description
Voice Command
Switch call confirmation off. The system does not
prompt you to confirm before making a call.
Phone Confirmation Off
Display the display of voice commands on.
Voice Command Lists On
Switch the display of voice commands off.
Voice Command Lists Off
Automatic Blower Motor Speed
Reduction
If necessary, the system decreases the
blower motor speed when you are using
voice commands to reduce the amount of
background noise in your vehicle. It returns
to normal when you are finished. Switching Automatic Blower Motor
Speed Reduction Off
Simultaneously press the A/C and
recirculated air buttons.
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Message and description
Message
Sources
A
Direct Tune
B
Presets
C You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands.
Sources
Press this button to select the source of
media you want to listen to.Menu item
AM
FM *
SIRIUS
CD
The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.
USB
Bluetooth Stereo
If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they
display here as individual source selections.
Apps
* This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.
AM/FM Radio
Tuning a Station
You can use the tune or seek controls on
the radio bezel to select a station.
To tune a station using the
touchscreen, select: Menu item
Direct Tune
A pop up appears, allowing you to type in
the frequency of a station. You can only
enter a valid station for the source you are
currently listening to.
You can press the backspace button to
delete the previously entered number. Once you have entered the station's
call numbers, you can select: Action and descrip-
tion
Menu item
Press to begin
playing the station
you have entered.
Enter
Press to exit
without changing
the station.
Cancel
Presets
To set a new preset, tune to the station
and then press and hold one of the
memory preset buttons. The audio mutes
briefly while the system saves the station
and then returns.
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There are two preset banks available for
AM and three banks for FM. To access
additional presets, tap the preset button.
The indicator on the preset button shows
which bank of presets you are currently
viewing.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If
Activated)
Note:
This feature may not be available in
all markets and requires an active
subscription. SiriusXM satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio service
that broadcasts a variety of music, sports,
news, weather, traffic and entertainment
programming. Your factory-installed
SiriusXM satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term
that begins on the date of sale or lease of
your vehicle. See an authorized dealer for
availability.
For more information on extended
subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a
list of SiriusXM satellite radio channels,
and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call
SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
Note:
SiriusXM reserves the unrestricted
right to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming. This includes canceling,
moving or adding particular channels, and
its prices, at any time, with or without notice
to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be
responsible for any such programming
changes.
Note: This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.
The following buttons are available for SiriusXM: Action and description
Menu item
Touch this button to see a list of available stations.
Browse
A pop-up appears, allowing you to type in the call numbers of
a station.
Direct Tune
Once you enter the stations call numbers, you can select:The system tunes to the station you select.
Enter
You exit the pop-up and the current station
continues to play.
Cancel
You can press the backspace button to delete the previous
number.
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Action and description
Menu item
Replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approx-
imately 45 minutes of audio as long as you remain tuned to
the current station. Changing stations erases the previous
audio.
Replay
When you are in replay mode, you are not
able to select a different preset until you
return to live audio. Pressing this button
returns you to the live broadcast.
Live
Save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite. The system
alerts you when it plays again on any channel.
ALERT
Selecting this button allows you to enable and edit alerts. See
Settings (page 428).
Memory Presets
To set a preset, tune to the station then
press and hold one of the memory preset
buttons. The audio mutes briefly while the
system saves the station and returns once
the station is stored. There are three preset banks available for
SiriusXM. To access additional presets, tap
the preset button. The indicator on the
preset button shows which bank of presets
you are currently viewing.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial
Number (ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify or
track your satellite radio account. See
Settings
(page 428).
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting Potential reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear
of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
materials as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunder-
storms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower,
a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and the audio
system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the interfer-
ence and the audio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interference
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