Page 457 of 564

Second Level Messages, Actions and Descriptions
Menu Item
Bypass route selection in destination programming. The system only calcu\
lates one route based on your preferred
route setting.
Always Use ___ Route
When activated, the system uses your selected route type to calculate on\
ly one route to the desired destination.
The system selects High Occupancy Vehicle or car pool lanes when providing route guidance.
Use HOV Lanes
The system searches for and displays available parking locations as you \
approach your destination.
Automatically Find Parking
Select a level of cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher the setting, the longer the time allotment is for
the route.
Eco Time Penalty
Enable or disable considering traffic information when planning a route. The system can find a faster route based
on heavy traffic flow information or detect a Road Closed incident and find a detour route if possible.
Dynamic Route Guidance
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids freeways when computing a navigation route.
Avoid Freeways
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids Toll Roads when computing a navigation route.
Avoid Toll Roads
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids the use of Ferries or Trains when computing a navigation route.
Avoid Ferries/Car Trains
454
MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing SYNC™ 3
Page 458 of 564

Navigation Preferences
Action and Description
Menu Item
Navigation Preferences You can adjust how the system provides prompts.
Guidance Prompts
Then select any of the following:
A tone sounds followed by voice instructions.
Voice and Tones
Only voice instructions are given.
Voice Only
Only a tone sounds to prompt you.
Tones Only
Mobile Apps
You can enable the control of compatible
mobile apps running on your Bluetooth or
USB device on SYNC 3. In order to enable
mobile apps, SYNC 3 requires user consent
to send and receive app authorization
information and updates using the data plan
associated with the connected device. The connected devices send data to Ford in
the United States. The encrypted information
includes your VIN, SYNC 3 module number,
anonymous usage statistics and debugging
information. Updates may take place
automatically.
Note:
Not all Mobile Apps will be compatible
with the system. Note:
Standard data rates will apply. Ford
is not responsible for any additional charges
you may receive from your service provider,
when your vehicle sends or receives data
through the connected device. This includes
any additional charges incurred due to
driving in areas when roaming out of a home
network.
455
MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing SYNC™ 3
Page 459 of 564
Action and Description
Menu Item
Enable or disable the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3.
Mobile Apps
Disabling mobile apps in the settings menu disables automatic updates an\
d the use of mobile apps on SYNC
3.
You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settings menu.
Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options: This provides information on the current state of available app updates.\
Update Mobile Apps
There are three possible statuses: Updating Mobile Apps\b
Up-To-Date
Update Needed
The system is trying to receive an update.
No update is required.
The system has detected a new app
requiring authorization or a general
permissions update is required.
Select this button if an update is required and
you want to request this update manually. For
example, when your mobile device is connected
to a Wi-Fi hotspot, select:
Request Update
456
MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing SYNC™ 3
Page 460 of 564

Action and Description
Menu Item
Request Update
Grant or deny permissions to all apps at once.
All Apps
Grant or deny an individual app particular permissions. App permissions \
are organized into groups. By pressing
the info book icon, you can see which signals are included in each group\
.
There may also be SYNC 3
enabled apps listed under
these options.
Note: Ford is not responsible or liable for
any damages or loss of privacy relating to
usage of an app, or dissemination of any
vehicle data that you approve Ford to
provide to an app. General
Access and adjust the system settings, voice
features, as well as phone, navigation and
wireless settings. Menu Item
Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanish or French.
Language
Select to display units in kilometers or miles.
Distance
Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Temperature
Select to have the system beep to confirm choices made through the touch\
screen.
Touch Screen Beep
When you activate this option, the system automatically updates when you\
have an available Internet
connection through a Wi-Fi network or mobile connection.
Automatic System Updates
457
MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing SYNC™ 3
Page 461 of 564

Menu Item
Information pertaining to the system and its software.
About SYNC
Documentation of the software license for the system.
Software Licenses
Select to restore factory defaults. This erases all personal settings an\
d personal data.
Master Reset
Wi-Fi
You can adjust the following: Action and Description
Menu Item
Enable this option to connect to Wi-Fi for SYNC 3 vehicle software updates.
Wi-Fi
This provides you with a list of available Wi-Fi networks within range.
View Available Networks
Clicking on a network from the list allows you to connect or disconnect \
from that network. The system may
require a security code to connect.
When you click the information button next to a network, more informatio\
n about the network displays such
as the signal strength, connection status and security type.
The system alerts you when your vehicle is parked and a Wi-Fi network is within range if SYNC is not already
connected.
Wi-Fi Available Notifications
458
MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing SYNC™ 3
Page 462 of 564

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 to
increase or decrease the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press the
active color once or drag the active color all
the way down to zero intensity. Vehicle
Note:
Your vehicle may not have all of these
features.
You can select the following features to
update their settings. Door Keypad Code
Select this button to add or erase a personal
door keypad code. To add or erase a
personal code, you first need to enter the
five-digit factory set code. You can find this
code on the owner's wallet card in the glove
box or from your authorized dealer.
Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Message
Camera Settings
Then select from the following: You can enable or disable this option using the slider.
Rear Camera Delay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parki\
ng aids chapter of your owner manual.
459
MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing SYNC™ 3
Page 463 of 564

Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menu
shows you the ESN number for your system.
You need this number for certain
registrations such as Satellite Radio.
Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
The screen goes black and does not display anything. To switch the screen back on, simply tap the screen.
Display Off
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.
Brightness
You can select:
Mode
The screen automatically switches between day and night modes based on t\
he outside
light level.
Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhance daytime viewing.
Day
The screen displays with a darker background to make nighttime viewing easier.
Night
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness based on \
ambient lighting conditions.
Auto Dim
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settings by
selecting the following options.
460
MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing SYNC™ 3
Page 464 of 564

Menu Item
Enable this option to remove additional voice prompts and confirmations.\
Advanced Mode
Enable this option to have the system confirm a contacts name with you b\
efore making a call.
Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to have the system display a list of available voice \
commands when the voice button is
pressed.
Voice Command List
Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.
No information is accessible until the system
is unlocked with the correct PIN.
When you select valet mode a pop up
appears informing you that a four digit code
must be entered to enable and disable valet
mode. You can use any PIN you chose but
you must use the same PIN to disable valet
mode. The system asks you to input the
code. Note:
If the system is locked and you cannot
remember the PIN, please contact the
Customer Relationship Center.
United States: 1-800-392-3673
Canada: 1-800-565-3673
To enable valet mode, enter your chosen
PIN. The system then asks to confirm your
PIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pin
number. The system reconnects to your
phone and all of your options are available
again. SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.
However, should questions arise, please
refer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility, visit
the Ford or Lincoln website. Website
owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
461
MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing SYNC™ 3