
USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console orbehind a small access door in the instrumentpanel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB mediadevices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumbdrives, and charge devices if they supportthis feature.
Select this option to play audio from yourUSB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain audioapps such as iHeartRadio through a USB orbluetooth-enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screenoptions depending on the app's content.See Apps (page 472).
Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player, including iPod, iPhone,and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA,WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include MP3,WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in the mediafiles, provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreento access your climate control features.Depending on your vehicle line and optionpackage, your climate screen may lookdifferent from one of the screens shownbelow. Your screen may not contain all ofthe features shown.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 475).
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Automatic Transmission..............................188Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................192Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................191If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................192Push Button Shift Transmission.......................188SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.7L............................................321Adding Transmission Fluid ..............................322Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........321
Autowipers.......................................................94Autowipers Settings.............................................94
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................16712 Volt DC Power Point......................................167Locations................................................................167
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................193
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................324
Blind Spot Information System.................244Switching the System Off and On..................245System Errors......................................................245
Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................244
Body Styling Kits...........................................342Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............308
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................323Brakes..............................................................199General Information............................................199
Breaking-In......................................................271Bulb Specification Chart.............................329
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................148California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™....................................................387Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................392Specifications......................................................388
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........394Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................399Specifications......................................................395
Capacities and Specifications....................381Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................334
Catalytic Converter.......................................185On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................186Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................187
Center Console.............................................169Changing a Bulb...........................................328Headlamp.............................................................329LED Lamps...........................................................329
Changing a Fuse..........................................305Fuses.....................................................................305
Changing a Road Wheel.............................373Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................374Stowing the flat tire ...........................................377Tire Change Procedure....................................375
Changing the 12V Battery..........................324Changing the Engine Air Filter..................332Changing the Wiper Blades......................326Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade.................................................................326Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......326
Checking MyKey System Status.................69Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33
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Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............258
Load Carrying................................................257Load Limit.......................................................259Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................263Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................259
Locking and Unlocking..................................72Activating Intelligent Access..............................74Autolock..................................................................75Auto Relock............................................................75Autounlock..............................................................76Battery Saver..........................................................76Illuminated Entry....................................................76Illuminated Exit......................................................76Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade............................................................73Power Door Locks................................................72Remote Control.....................................................72Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys......................................................................75
Luggage Covers...........................................258Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................373
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Maintenance..................................................308General Information...........................................308
Manual Liftgate................................................80Closing the Liftgate...............................................81Opening the Liftgate............................................80
Memory Function...........................................157Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................159Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......158Saving a PreSet Position...................................158
Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................118
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................148See: Windows and Mirrors................................104
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................109Bounce-Back.........................................................110Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............110
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™............383Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................384MyKey Troubleshooting................................70MyKey™..............................................................65Principle of Operation.........................................65
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Navigation.......................................................461cityseeker.............................................................470Destination Mode...............................................462Map Mode.............................................................461Navigation Map Updates...................................471Navigation Menu.................................................467SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.......................471SYNC AppLink.....................................................470Waypoints.............................................................469
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............521Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................521Normal Maintenance Intervals........................522
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................315Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................314
Opening and Closing the Hood...............308Closing the Hood...............................................309Opening the Hood.............................................308
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................286Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............286
Overhead Console........................................170
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