Action and Description
Message
Repeat entering letters to narrow yoursearch. When you are satisfied with
your entry press the right arrow key on the bezel.
SYNC will jump to the phonebook
contact name that matches your entry. Press OK.
In addition to the Phonebook entry
name, the phone number label (Work, Cell, Home or Other) shows on thedisplay. If there are multiple phone
number entries for a particular Phone-
book name, you can scroll through the different phone labels at this time.
Once you have the desired phone label on the screen press
OK.
The phone number that is stored under
the selected label will be shown on the display. Press
OK to dial this number.
Press the
OK button to send, download, read and delete text
messages. 1
TEXT MESSAGE
View your cell phone's status, set ring tones, select your message
notification, change phonebook entries and automatically download
your cell phone content among other features. 1
PHONE SETNGS
Access the SYNC Services portal where you can request various
types of information, for example traffic reports and directions. 2
SYNC Services
Automatically place an emergency call to a 911 operator following
a crash.3
911 Assist
Create and receive a diagnostic report card on your vehicle. 2
Vehicle Health
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on your smart-
phone.
APPLICATIONS
Access Bluetooth Devices menu listings and advanced menu listings.
SYS SETTINGS
Press the
OK button to exit the phone menu.
EXIT MENU
1 This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
2 This is an optional feature and available in the United States only.
3 This is an optional feature and available in the United States and Canada only.
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If you would like to switch this feature
on later, select:
Menu Item
Settings
General From this menu, you can
enable automatic updates.
If you have not done so
already, the system
prompts you to set up a
Wi-Fi connection when you
enable this feature.
Automatic
System
Updates
When the system is connected via Wi-Fi
and automatic updates are enabled, your
system checks for software updates
periodically. If a new version is available, it
downloads at that time. Software
downloads can take place for up to 30
minutes after you have switched your
vehicle off. The updates do not interrupt
the normal use of your SYNC 3 system. If
a download does not complete for any
reason, the download continues where it
left off at the next Wi-Fi connected
opportunity. Upon activation of an update,
a banner displays on the touchscreen
indicating the system update. Select the
icon to see more detail. This icon displays
for two ignition cycles.
To switch this feature off: Menu Item
Settings
General In this menu selection, you
can change the selection
for automatic updates to
OFF.
Automatic
System
Updates Customer Assistance
The SYNC support team is available to
help you with any questions you are not
able to answer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST.
United States: 1-800-392-3673.
Canada: 1-800-565-3673.
Mexico: 01-800-719-8466.
Times are subject to change due to
holidays.
Privacy Information
When you connect a cellular phone to
SYNC 3, the system creates a profile within
your vehicle that links to that cellular
phone. This profile helps in offering you
more cellular features and operating more
efficiently. Among other things, this profile
may contain data about your cellular
phone book, text messages (read and
unread), and call history, including history
of calls when your cell phone was not
connected to the system. In addition, if you
connect a media device, the system
creates and retains an index of supported
media content. The system also records a
short diagnostic log of approximately 10
minutes of all recent system activity. The
log profile and other system data may be
used to improve the system and help
diagnose any problems that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index,
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle
unless you delete them and are generally
accessible only in your vehicle when the
cellular phone or media player is
connected.
If you no longer plan to use the system or
your vehicle, we recommend you perform
a Master Reset to erase all stored
information. You can find more information
about the Master Reset in General
Settings. See Settings (page 410). System
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Breaking-In.....................................................207
Bulb Specification Chart...........................307
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................113
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................298
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 301
Specifications..................................................... 299
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................302
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 306
Specifications..................................................... 303
Capacities and Specifications................293
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
Catalytic Converter
......................................146
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 147
Center Console
..............................................130
Changing a Bulb...........................................252 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 252
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps........252
LED Lamps........................................................... 253
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 253
Changing a Fuse...........................................232 Fuses....................................................................... 232
Changing a Road Wheel............................287 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 287
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 288
Changing the 12V Battery.........................248 Battery Management System...................... 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................253
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................251
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 251
Checking MyKey System Status...............53 MyKey Distance..................................................... 53
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 53
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 53
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................250
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34 Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 28
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Cleaning Products
.......................................255
Materials............................................................... 255
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior..................................255 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 256
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 256
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 256
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 256
Underbody........................................................... 256
Under Hood......................................................... 256
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Mirrors.................................................................... 258
Cleaning the Wheels..................................260
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................257
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate.............................................................391 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................393
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........391
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 391
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........393
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 391
Setting the Temperature................................. 391
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................391
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 393
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 391
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 392
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