
Selecting a Menu Option
Selecting the Radio
Press release the button to
select radio mode.
Press and release the button
again to display the available radio
sources. Repeatedly press the button to
scroll through the available radio sources.
Switching the Audio Unit On and
Off Press and release the button.
Switching the Display On and Off Press and release the button.
Using a Cell Phone Press and release to make a call
from a recent call list, contact
list or dial a number. Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse Press and release the button to
skip to the next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track. Press and release the button to
return to the beginning of a track.
Repeatedly press the button to
return to previous tracks.
Press and hold the button to fast rewind.
In radio mode, select a frequency band and
press and release either button. The
system stops at the first station it finds in
that direction.
In satellite radio mode, press and release
to select the next or previous satellite radio
station. If you select a specific category,
such as jazz, rock or news, press to find the
next or previous station in the category you
select.
USB PORT 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.
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Helpful Hints
•
Make sure the interior of your vehicle is
as quiet as possible. Wind noise from
open windows and road vibrations may
prevent the system from correctly
recognizing spoken commands.
• Before giving a voice command, wait
for the system announcement to finish,
followed by a single tone. Any
command spoken before this does not
register with the system.
• Speak naturally, without long pauses
between words.
• You can interrupt the system at any
time while it is speaking by pressing the
voice button. You can cancel a voice
session by pressing and holding the
voice button. System Interaction and Feedback
The system provides feedback through
audible tones, prompts, questions and
spoken confirmations depending on the
situation and the chosen level of
interaction. You can customize the voice
recognition system to provide more or less
instruction and feedback.
The default setting is to a higher level of
interaction in order to help you learn to use
the system. You can change these settings
at any time.
Adjusting the Interaction Level Press the voice button. When
prompted, say:
Action and Description
Voice Command
Voice Settings
Then either of the following: Provides more detailed interaction and
guidance. (Recommended for first time
users.)
Interaction Mode Standard
Provides less audible interaction and guid-
ance.
Interaction Mode Advanced
Phone Confirmation
Using phone confirmations the system
asks you to verify before placing any calls.
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval 1
Normal
9,500– 12,500 mi
(15,000– 20,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
6,000–9,500 mi
(10,000– 15,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,500–6,000 mi
(6,000– 10,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceed
the 1 year maximum oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through the
information display. See Information Displays (page 85).
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Antenna Positions
Maximum output power Watt (Peak
RMS)
Frequency Band
MHz
1
50
1-30
2, 3
50
50-54
2, 3
50
68-88
2, 3
50
142-176
2, 3
50
380-512
2, 3
10
806-870
Note: After the installation of radio
frequency transmitters, check for
disturbances from and to all electrical
equipment in your vehicle, both in the
standby and transmit modes.
Check all electrical equipment:
• With the ignition ON.
• With the engine running.
• During a road test at various speeds.
Check that electromagnetic fields
generated inside your vehicle cabin by the
transmitter installed do not exceed
applicable human exposure requirements. END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
•
You (“You” or “Your ” as applicable)
have acquired a vehicle having several
devices, including SYNC ® and various
control modules, ("DEVICES") that
include software licensed or owned by
Ford Motor Company and its affiliates
("FORD MOTOR COMPANY"). Those
software products of FORD MOTOR
COMPANY origin, as well as associated
media, printed materials, and "online"
or electronic documentation
("SOFTWARE") are protected by
international intellectual property laws
and treaties. The SOFTWARE is
licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
• The SOFTWARE may interface with
and/or communicate with, or may be
later upgraded to interface with and/or
communicate with additional software
and/or systems provided by FORD
MOTOR COMPANY.
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. NEITHER
GRACENOTE WARRANTS THE RESULTS
THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE
OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS
OR LOST REVENUES FOR ANY REASON
WHATSOEVER. © Gracenote 2007.
Radio Frequency Statement
FCC ID: ACJ-SYNCG3-L
IC: 216B-SYNCG3-L
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2)
this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. WARNING:
Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. Taiwan Territory
Note: In accordance with the management
approach of low-power radio wave
radiation motors:
Article 12: For approved and certified
low-power radiation motor models,
companies, firms or users must not alter
the frequency, increase the power or
change the characteristics and functions
of the original design without authorization.
Article 14: The usage of low-power
radio-frequency motors must not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal
telecommunications. Should interference
be detected, immediately stop using the
device and only resume usage after
ensuring that there is no longer any
interference. For the legal
telecommunication and wireless
telecommunication of the telco, the
low-power radio frequency motor must be
able to tolerate legal limits of interference
from telecommunication, industrial,
scientific and radio wave equipment.
SUNA TRAFFIC CHANNEL – TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
By activating, using and/or accessing the
SUNA Traffic Channel, SUNA Predictive or
other content or material provided by
Intelematics (together,
SUNA Products
and/or Services
), you must accept
certain terms and conditions. The following
is a brief summary of the terms and
conditions that apply to you. To view the
full terms and conditions relevant to your
use of the SUNA Products and/or Services,
please consult: Website
www.sunatraffic.com.au/termsandcon- ditions/
1. Acceptance
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 102
About Cruise Control..................................166
About Drive Mode Control.........................179
About the Cabin Air Filter..........................107
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 152
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 153
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................234 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 234
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal...............................................54
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 102
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
3.0L..................................................................... 237
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L..................................................................... 238
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 64
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................145
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................64
Alarm System........................................................ 64
Arming the Alarm................................................. 64
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 64
Object Detection.................................................. 65
Police Perimeter Alert Settings....................... 65
Police Perimeter Alert System........................ 64
Switching the Police Perimeter Alert On and Off................................................................ 64
System Configuration......................................... 65
System Error........................................................... 65
Triggering the Alarm........................................... 64
Appendices.....................................................351
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............83 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 84
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 83Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................
83
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................84
Audio Control
..................................................66
Auxiliary Steering Wheel Controls.................67
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 66
Audio System
................................................307
General Information......................................... 307
Audio Unit
.......................................................307
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 307
Accessing the System Settings................... 308
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 308
Changing Radio Stations............................... 308
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 308
Returning to the Previous Screen...............308
Scrolling Through the Menu Options........308
Selecting a Menu Option............................... 309
Selecting Media................................................. 308
Selecting the Radio.......................................... 309
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........309
Switching the Display On and Off..............309
Using a Cell Phone........................................... 309
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 309
Autolamps..........................................................71 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps.......................................................... 71
Automatic Climate Control......................102 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 102
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 102
Setting the Temperature................................. 102
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................102
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 104
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 104
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 104
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 103
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 103
Automatic Transmission............................143 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow................................................................... 143
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 143
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License Plate Lamp..........................................
236
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp.................................................................. 235
Changing a Fuse............................................217 Fuses........................................................................\
217
Changing a Road Wheel...........................269 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 270
Tire Change Procedure...................................... 271
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................231
Battery Management System....................... 232
Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............232
Changing the Cabin Air Filter....................107
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L.................................................................237
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L.................................................................238
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........233
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........234
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................233
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Cleaning Products
.......................................240
Materials............................................................... 240
Cleaning the Engine....................................242
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................240
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 241
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 241
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 241
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 241
Underbody............................................................. 241
Under Hood........................................................... 241
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................243
Cleaning the Interior...................................243 Mirrors.................................................................... 243
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................244
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................242
Climate Control
.............................................102
Cold Weather Precautions........................192 Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............198
Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries...................... 198
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 225
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48 Airbags and Police Equipment....................... 49
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................172 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached........................................................ 174
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................. 174
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages........................................................... 174
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations........................................................ 173
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors..............173
Switching the System On and Off................174
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................... 172
Cruise Control..................................................67
Cruise Control Indicators
............................167
Customer Assistance.................................202
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
911 Assist Privacy Notice..................................... 13
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................72
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).............72
Declaration of Conformity........................379
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
..............................................379
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 379
Decommissioning Requirements
..........350
Dark Car................................................................ 350
OBD-II Split Connector................................... 350
Police Engine Idle.............................................. 350
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Police Perimeter Alert......................................
350
Pre-Collision Assist Disable.......................... 350
Rear Camera On Demand.............................. 350
Vehicle Sealing of Aftermarket Equipment...................................................... 350
Decommissioning the Vehicle................350
Direction Indicators........................................73
Doors and Locks.............................................59
Drive Mode Control......................................179 Drive Modes.......................................................... 179
Drive Modes....................................................179 Deep Snow/Sand............................................... 179
Normal................................................................... 180
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........46
Driving Aids.....................................................168
Driving Hints
....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....72
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................72
E
Economical Driving
.......................................191
Electric Parking Brake.................................153 Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............153
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 154
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 154
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 155
Electromagnetic Compatibility
...............351
Emission Law.................................................138
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........139
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 138
End User License Agreement..................353 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 353Engine Block Heater
....................................120
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 121
Engine Coolant Check................................225 Adding Coolant................................................... 225
Coolant Change.................................................. 227
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 228
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 227
Recycled Coolant............................................... 226
Severe Climates.................................................. 227
Engine Emission Control............................138
Engine Oil Check..........................................223 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 223
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L..........................223
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L..........................223
Engine Specifications - 3.0L.....................277 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 277
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................278
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 278
Engine Specifications - 3.3L.....................277 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 278
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 153
Essential Towing Checks
...........................188
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 189
Hitches................................................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 188
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 188
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 189
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................76
Blind Spot Information System....................... 77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 77
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 77
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................. 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
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