
Selecting the Radio
Press the button to select radio
mode.
Press the button again to display
the available radio sources. Repeatedly
press the button to scroll through the
available radio sources.
Changing Radio Stations Rotate the control to change radio
stations.
Note:
You can change the radio frequency
by using the seek buttons.
Note: You can recall radio stations using
the numeric preset buttons.
Selecting Media Press the button to select media
mode.
Press the button again to display
the available media sources. Repeatedly
press the button to scroll through the
available media sources. Scrolling Through the Menu
Options
Selecting a Menu Option
Returning to the Previous Screen
Seek Up and Next Track Button
Select to skip to the next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track.
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Seek Down and Previous Track
Button
Select 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.
Pausing or Playing Media In media mode, press the button
to pause playback. Press the
button again to resume
playback.
In radio mode, press the button to mute
the radio. Press the button again to
unmute.
Switching the Screen On and Off System Settings
Sound Settings
Press the button to adjust the
sound settings. You can optimize
the sound for different seating
positions.
You can also activate and set the
sensitivity of the speed compensated
volume.
Using a Cell Phone You can make a call from a
recent call list, contact list or dial
a number. AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SYNC 3
Switching the Audio Unit On and
Off
Adjusting the Volume
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Changing Radio Stations
Manual Tuning
Note:
You can change radio stations using
the seek buttons.
Note: You can recall radio stations using
the preset buttons on the touchscreen.
Next Track Button Select to skip to the next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track.
Previous Track Button Select 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.
Pausing or Playing Media Select to play a track. Press the
button again to pause the track. In radio mode, press the button to mute
the radio. Press the button again to
unmute.
Switching the Screen On and Off
Sound Settings
Press the button to adjust the
sound settings. You can optimize
the sound for different seating
positions.
You can also activate and set the
sensitivity of the speed compensated
volume.
AM/FM RADIO - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: SYNC
Selecting a Radio Source 1. Press the button to display the
available radio sources.
2. Repeatedly press the button to scroll to the desired radio source.
3. Press the OK button.
Station Presets
To store a radio station, press and hold one
of the numeric preset buttons.
Note: Six presets can be stored for each
radio source.
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Manually Changing Radio Stations
Rotate the control to change radio
stations.
Note:
You can change the radio frequency
by using the seek buttons.
Automatically Changing Radio
Stations Press to seek the next station up
the frequency band.
Press and hold to quickly seek
up the frequency band. Press to seek the next station
down the frequency band.
Press and hold to quickly seek
down the frequency band.
Selecting a Station from the List
Press the OK button to view available
stations. AUDIO UNIT CLOCK AND DATE
DISPLAYS - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: SYNC
Adjusting the Clock Press the button.
Select the clock and follow the instructions
on the screen.
CONNECTING A BLUETOOTH®
DEVICE - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
SYNC
Pairing a Device Press the button.
Select Bluetooth and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Note: When pairing a new device, you can
choose to download contacts, set this as
the primary device.
STREAMING BLUETOOTH
AUDIO - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
SYNC
Selecting a
Bluetooth® Source 1. Press the button to display the menu.
2. Repeatedly press the button to scroll
to the
Bluetooth® device.
3. Press the
OK button. Press the button to play the
track. Press the button again to
pause the track.
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(read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your cellular
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 development 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 development log will remain in the
vehicle unless you delete them and are
generally accessible only in the vehicle
when you connect the cellular phone or
media player. If you no longer plan to use
the system or the vehicle, we recommend
you perform a Master Reset to erase all
stored information.
No one can access system data without
special equipment and access to the
vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor
Company and Ford of Canada will not
access the system data for any purpose
other than as described absent consent, a
court order, or where required by law
enforcement, other government
authorities, or other third parties acting
with lawful authority. Other parties may
seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada. For further privacy
information, see the section on 911 Assist.
See SYNC™ Applications and Services
(page 387).
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control many
features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the
wheel and focus on what is around you.
Initiating a Voice Session Press the voice button. A list of
available voice commands
appears in the display.
Global Voice Commands
These voice commands are always
available. You can say them at any time. Global voice commands
Gives you available commands you can use
on the current screen.
Help
Gives you a list of possible voice
commands.
List of Commands
This command ends the voice session. You
can also cancel a session by pressing seek
up, seek down, or holding the voice button
for two or more seconds.
Cancel
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If a crash deploys an airbag, excluding knee
airbags and rear inflatable seatbelts, or
activates the fuel pump shut-off, your
vehicle may be able to contact emergency
services by dialing 911 through a paired and
connected Bluetooth®-enabled phone.
See
Supplementary Restraints System
(page 50). Important information about
airbag deployment is in this chapter.
See
Roadside Emergencies (page 249).
Important information about the fuel pump
shut-off is in this chapter.
Setting 911 Assist On or Off
Press the Settings button then select: Action and Description
Menu
Item
Select the desired option, on
or off.
911 Assist
To make sure that 911 Assist works
properly:
• SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.
• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.
• You must pair and connect a
Bluetooth®
enabled and compatible
cell phone to SYNC.
• A connected
Bluetooth® enabled
phone must have the ability to make
and maintain an outgoing call at the
time of the incident.
• A connected
Bluetooth® enabled
phone must have adequate network
coverage, battery power and signal
strength.
• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the U.S., Canada or
in a territory in which 911 is the
emergency number. In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate
the fuel pump shut-off (the triggers for 911
Assist). If a connected cell phone sustains
damage or loses its connection to SYNC
during a crash, SYNC searches for and tries
to connect to a previously paired cell
phone; SYNC then attempts to call the
emergency services.
Before making the call:
•
SYNC provides a short window of time
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.
If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC
attempts to dial 911.
• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on
your screen or press and hold the
phone button on your steering wheel".
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle are
able to talk with the operator. Be prepared
to provide your name, phone number and
location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this
information electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
• Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.
• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
system has no power.
• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.
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911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable
of electronically or verbally disclosing to
911 operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not switch the feature on.
SYNC Mobile Apps
The system enables voice and steering
wheel control of SYNC AppLink enabled
smartphone apps. When an app is running
through AppLink, you can control main
features of the app through voice
commands and steering wheel controls.
Note:
You must pair and connect your
smartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note: Android users need to connect the
phone to SYNC using Bluetooth®. Note:
For information on available apps,
supported smartphone devices and
troubleshooting tips please visit the Ford
website.
Note: Availability of SYNC AppLink enabled
Apps will vary by region.
Note: Make sure you have an active account
for the app that you have downloaded.
Some apps work automatically with no
setup. Other apps want you to configure
your personal settings and personalize your
experience by creating stations or favorites.
We recommend you do this at home or
outside of your vehicle.
To Access Using the SYNC Menu
Press the Mobile Apps button to access
the menu on-screen. Then select: Action and Description
Menu
Item
Scroll through the list of
available applications and
select a particular app.
Find
Mobile
Apps
Note: If you cannot find a compatible SYNC
AppLink app, make sure the required app is
running on the mobile device.
To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button, then when prompted say: Action and Description
Voice Command
Say the name of the application after the tone.
The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Applications
SYNC lists all of the currently available mobile apps.
List Applications
Searches your connected mobile device for SYNC-compatible mobile apps.
Find Applications
Use this command to discover the available voice commands.
Help
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Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
Try deleting your device
from SYNC, deleting SYNC
from your device and trying again.
Check the security and auto accept and prompt always
settings relative to the SYNC Bluetooth® connection on
your phone.
This may be a possible
phone malfunction. Update your device's firm-
ware.
Turn off the Auto phone- book download setting.
Go to the website to review your phone's compatibility.
This is a phone-dependent
feature.
Text messaging is not working on SYNC. Try turning off the device,
resetting the device orremoving the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible
phone malfunction.
Press the Phone button to
return to the Phone menu.
You are on the Select a
Character screen.
I cannot return to the Phone
menu when selecting a contact. USB and Media Issues
Possible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,
removing the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible device malfunction.
I am having trouble
connecting my device. Make sure you are using the
manufacturer's cable.
Make sure you insert the
USB cable correctly into the device and the USB port.
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