2020 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
About SYNC
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands and a touchscreen.
The system provides easy interaction with
audio, phone, navigation, mobile apps and
settings.
Note: You can switch the system on and
use it for up to an hour without switching
the ignition on.
Note: You can use the system after you
switch the ignition off for up to 10 minutes
or until you open a door.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. Their use is limited to
when your vehicle speed is less than 3 mph
(5 km/h). Using the Touchscreen
Status bar.
A
Home screen.
B
Clock. See Settings (page 469).
C
Outside air temperature.
D
Feature bar.
E
Status Bar Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
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Automatic crash notification
system off.
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Vehicle data sharing on.
Vehicle location sharing on.
Vehicle data and vehicle location
sharing on.
Wireless charger active.
Feature Bar Select to use the radio, a USB, a
media player or a Bluetooth
device. See Entertainment
(page 446). Select to adjust climate settings
See
Climate (page 456).
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell
phone. See
Phone (page 458).
Select to use the navigation
system.
See Navigation (page
460). Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device. See Apps (page
466
). Select to adjust system settings.
See
Settings (page 469).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See
Cleaning the Interior (page 348). Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
1. Go to the SYNC update page on the
local Ford website.
2. Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed
on the website.
4. Follow the instructions provided to download the update to the USB drive.
Installing an Update
Note: You can use the system when an
installation is in progress.
1. Disconnect all other USB devices from
the USB ports.
2. Connect the USB drive with the update
to a USB port.
Note: Installation starts automatically
within 10 minutes.
Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi
Network Connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select
Automatic Updates.
2. Select
System Wi-Fi.
3. Switch
System Wi-Fi on.
4. Select
Available Wi-Fi Networks.
5. Select an available Wi-Fi network.
Note: Enter the network password to
connect to a secure network.
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Switching Automatic System Updates
On
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Automatic Updates.
2. Switch
Automatic System Updates
on.
The system is now set to check for and
receive system updates when it is
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Note: You can use the system when a
download is in progress.
Note: If the system is disconnected from
the Wi-Fi network when a download is in
progress, the download continues the next
time the system is connected to a Wi-Fi
network.
Additional Information and
Assistance
For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer or refer to the local Ford
website. USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands. This allows you
to keep your hands on the steering wheel
and focus on what is in front of you. Press the voice control button
on the steering wheel and wait
for the voice prompt.
Note: Press the voice control button again
to interrupt a voice prompt and begin
speaking.
Note: Turn the volume control when a voice
prompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note: Press and hold the voice control
button on the steering wheel to use Siri on
your iOS device.
The following voice commands are
designed to help you from any screen:
• List of Commands
• Help
The following tables list some of the more
frequently used voice commands. For a
complete list of voice commands, refer to
our website.
General Description
Voice Command
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature. 1
___ List of Commands
Cancel an active voice session.
Cancel
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature. 1
___ Help
Return to the previous screen.
Go back
Go to the main menu.
Main Menu
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Description
Voice Command
Go to the next page.
Next Page
Go to the previous page.
Previous Page
1 Add the name of the feature to the command.
Entertainment
Audio Source Description
Voice Command
Use the radio.
Radio
Use the CD player.
CD Player
Use a Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Stereo
Use a USB or media player.
USB
Radio Description
Voice Command
Listen to AM radio.
AM
Tune to a specific AM frequency.1
AM ___
Listen to SiriusXM radio.2
Sirius Channel ___
Listen to FM radio.
FM
Tune to a specific FM frequency.1
FM ___
1 Add the radio frequency to two decimal places to the command.
2 You can say the Sirius channel name or number such as "Sirius Channel 16" or "Sirius
The Pulse".
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USB and Media Player
Description
Voice Command
Play your music by category. 1
Play Album ___
Play Artist ___
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
Play Podcast ___
Browse music on a USB device.
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 on a USB device. 1
Browse Album ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Podcast ___
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 (If Equipped)
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature
setting.
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To adjust the temperature, say:
Description
Voice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F
(15.5– 29.5°C).
Set Temperature ___
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 first and last name
of your contact exactly as it appears on your device.
3 Add a contact name and location from your phonebook to the command. Say the first
and 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 Place
Search for a nearby point of interest by category. 1
Find the Next ___
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 category or the name of a major brand or chain 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 the map on the touchscreen.
Show Map
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
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Apps
General
Description
Voice Command
Start an app. The system prompts you 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.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If Equipped) Description
Voice
command
Displays a list of traffic incidents.
Show
Traffic
Displays the current weather map.
Show
Weather
Map
Displays a list of fuel prices.
Show Fuel
Prices
Displays the 5 day weather forecast.
Show 5
Day Fore-
cast
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