2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
About SYNC
The system allows you to interact with theentertainment, information andcommunication systems on your vehicleusing voice commands and a touchscreen.The system provides easy interaction withaudio, phone, navigation, mobile apps andsettings.
Note:You can switch the system on anduse it for up to an hour without switchingthe ignition on.
Note:You can use the system after youswitch the ignition off for up to 10 minutesor until you open a door.
Note:For your safety, some features arespeed-dependent. Their use is limited towhen your vehicle speed is less than 3 mph(5 km/h).
Using the Touchscreen
Status bar.A
Home screen.B
Clock. See Settings (page 393).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 notificationsystem off.
Cell phone network signalstrength.
Vehicle data sharing on.
Vehicle location sharing on.
Vehicle data and vehicle locationsharing on.
Wireless charger active.
Feature Bar
Select to use the radio, a USB, amedia player or a Bluetooth®device. See Entertainment(page 374).
Select to adjust climate settings
Select to make calls and accessthe phonebook on your cellphone. See Phone (page 384).
Select to use the navigationsystem. See Navigation (page386).
Select to search for and usecompatible apps on your iOS orAndroid device. See Apps (page391).
Select to adjust system settings.See Settings (page 393).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See Cleaning the Interior (page 306).
Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
1.Go to the SYNC update page on thelocal Ford website.
2.Download the update.
Note:The website notifies you if an updateis available.
3.Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note:The USB drive needs to be empty andmeet the minimum requirements detailedon the website.
4.Follow the instructions provided todownload the update to the USB drive.
Installing an Update
Note:You can use the system when aninstallation is in progress.
1.Disconnect all other USB devices fromthe USB ports.
2.Connect the USB drive with the updateto a USB port.
Note:Installation starts automaticallywithin 10 minutes.
Updating the System Using a Wi-FiNetwork Connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Select the settings option on thefeature 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 toconnect to a secure network.
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Switching Automatic System UpdatesOn
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Automatic Updates.
2.Switch Automatic System Updateson.
The system is now set to check for andreceive system updates when it isconnected to a Wi-Fi network.
Note:You can use the system when adownload is in progress.
Note:If the system is disconnected fromthe Wi-Fi network when a download is inprogress, the download continues the nexttime the system is connected to a Wi-Finetwork.
Additional Information andAssistance
For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer or refer to the local Fordwebsite.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voicecommands to control features like audioand climate controls. By using voicecommands, you can keep your hands onthe wheel and your eyes on the road.
You can access each feature controlled bySYNC 3 through a variety of commands.
To activate the SYNC 3 voicecommands push the voicebutton on the steering wheel andwait for the prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it canbe the name of anything, such as artist, thename of contact or number. The contextand the description of the command tellyou what to say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work forevery feature, these commands are:
Action and DescriptionVoice Command
Brings you to the main menu.Main Menu
Returns you to the previous screen.Go back
Ends the voice session.Cancel
Gives you a list of possible voice commands.List of Commands
You can name any feature and the system gives a list ofcommands available for the feature. For example, you couldsay:
___ List of Commands
Phone List of Commands
Navigation List of Commands
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Action and DescriptionVoice Command
You can use this command to view the next page of options onany screen where multiple pages of choices are given.Next Page
You can use this command to view the previous page of optionson any screen where multiple pages of choices are given.Previous Page
Gives you available commands you can use on the currentscreen.Help
Included here are some of the mostpopular commands for each SYNC 3feature.
Audio Voice Commands
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that foraudio voice commands it can be the nameof a Sirius channel or a channel number, aradio frequency number, or the name of anartist, album, song or a genre.
To control the media features, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
DescriptionVoice Command
You can say the Sirius channel name or numbersuch as "Sirius channel 16".
1Sirius Channel ___
You can also tune to a Sirius channel by saying the channel's name, such as "The Pulse".
Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AMfrequency such as "FM 88.7" or "AM 1580".AM ___
FM ___
Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequencysuch as “FM 88.7 HD 1”.
1FM ___ HD ___
Allows you to listen to music on your Bluetooth®connected device.Bluetooth Audio
Allows you to listen to music on your USBconnected device.USB
For USB audio only, you can say the name of anartist, album, song or a genre to listen to thatselection. Your system must finish indexingbefore this option is available. For example, youcould say "Play artist The Beatles" or "Play songPenny Lane".
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Artist ___
Play Album ___
Play Podcast ___
Play Song ___
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DescriptionVoice Command
Play Audiobook ___
For USB audio only, you can say the name of anartist, album, or a genre to browse by that selec-tion. Your system must finish indexing before thisoption is available. For example you can say"Browse artist The Beatles" or "Browse genrefolk".
Browse ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Album ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Podcast ___
1 This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands (If Equipped)
You can control the temperature of thevehicle using voice commands.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that forclimate voice commands it can be thedesired degrees for the temperaturesetting.
To adjust the temperature, say:
DescriptionVoice Command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F(15.5–29.5°C).Set the Temperature to ____
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connectyour Bluetooth®-enabled phone to thesystem.
To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
DescriptionVoice Command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairingprocess. See Settings (page 393).Pair Phone
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Making Calls
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
phone voice commands it can be the nameof the contact you wish to call or the digitsyou want to dial.
Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following:
DescriptionVoice Command
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebooksuch as "Call Jenny".Call ___
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebookat a specific location such as "Call Jenny at Home".Call ___ at ___
Allows you to dial a specific number such as “Dial 867-5309”.Dial ___
Please make sure that you are saying thecontact name exactly as it appears in yourcontact list.
Once you have provided the digits of the phone number, you can say the followingcommands:
DescriptionVoice Command
If you did not enter the full number with the first command, youcan continue saying the number.<0-9>
Tells SYNC 3 to make the phone call.Dial
Tells SYNC 3 to erase the last block of digits you state.Delete
Tells SYNC 3 to erase the entire number.Clear
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Text Message Voice Commands
To access text message options, press the voice button and say:
DescriptionVoice Command
Listen to Message
You can say the number of the message youwould like to hear.Listen to text message ___
Reply to Message
You can say the number of the message youwould like to respond to.Reply to Message ____
You can say the contact of the most recentmessage to respond.Reply to ____
Navigation Voice Commands (If
Equipped)
Setting a Destination
You can use any of the followingcommands to set a destination or find apoint of interest.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that fornavigation voice commands it can be a POIcategory or a major brand name, where amajor brand name is a chain with morethan 20 locations.
You can find an address, a point of interest (POI), or search for points of interestby category:
DescriptionVoice Command
Allows you to enter the address search functionality. You canalso search for an address in a specific state or province.Find an Address
State the name of the POI category or major brand name youwould like to search for such as "Find restaurants".Find a ___
Allows you to enter the POI search functionality.Find a POI
Allows you to enter the intersection search functionality.Find an Intersection
State the name of a POI category or major brand name you wouldlike to search for.Find the Nearest
Allows you to see a list of your previous destinations.Show PreviousDestinations
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DescriptionVoice Command
Allows you to see a list of your favorite destinations.Show Favorites
Allows you to route to your home address.Drive Home
Allows you to route to your work address.Drive to Work
In addition, you can say these commands when a route is active:
DescriptionVoice Command
Cancels the current route.Cancel Route
Allows you to select an alternate route.Detour
Repeats the last guidance prompt.Repeat Instruction
Displays the active route.Show Route
Displays the list of upcoming maneuvers.Route Summary
Provides current location.Where Am I
Allows you to zoom in on the map.Zoom in
Allows you to zoom out from the map.Zoom out
Mobile App Voice Commands (If Equipped)
The following voice commands are always available:
DescriptionVoice Command
SYNC 3 will prompt you to say the name of an app to start it onSYNC 3.Mobile Apps
SYNC 3 will list all of the currently available Mobile Apps.List Mobile Apps
SYNC 3 will search and connect to compatible app(s) running onyour mobile device.Find Mobile Apps
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