Apple CarPlay (If Equipped)
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Follow the instructions on thetouchscreen.
Note:Certain features of the system arenot available when you are using AppleCarPlay.
Switching Apple CarPlay Off
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Apple CarPlay Preferences.
2.Switch Apple CarPlay off.
Android Auto (If Equipped)
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Follow the instructions on thetouchscreen.
Note:You might need to enable AndroidAuto from the settings menu.
Note:Certain features of the system arenot available when you are using AndroidAuto.
Switching Android Auto Off
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Android Auto.
2.Switch Android Auto off.
NAVIGATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:For more information, refer to ourwebsite.
Select the navigation option onthe feature bar.
Map view menu.A
Zoom out.B
Zoom in.C
Route guidance menu.D
Destination entry menu.E
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When you start an app through the systemfor the first time, you could be asked togrant certain permissions. You can reviewand change the permissions that you havegranted at any time when your vehicle isnot moving. We recommend that youcheck your data plan before using yourapps through the system. Using themcould result in additional charges. We alsorecommend that you check the appprovider's terms and conditions andprivacy policy before using their app. Makesure that you have an active account forapps that you want to use through thesystem. Some apps will work with nosetup. Others require you to configuresome personal settings before you can usethem.
Note:For more information about availableapps, visit catalog.ford.com.
Using Apps on an iOS Device
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.If your device is connected via USB,switch Apple CarPlay off. See Phone(page 447).
2.Connect your device to a USB port orpair and connect using Bluetooth.
3.If prompted to enable CarPlay, selectDisable.
4.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use through SYNC.
Note:If you close the apps on your device,you will not be able to use them through thesystem.
5.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Connect your device to a USB port ifyou want to use a navigation app. Whenusing a navigation app, keep your deviceunlocked and the app open.
Using Apps on an Android Device
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.If your device is connected via USB,switch Android Auto off. See Phone(page 447).
2.Pair your device. See Phone (page 447).
3.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use through SYNC.
Note:If you close the apps on your device,you will not be able to use them through thesystem.
4.Select Find Mobile Apps.
Note:The system searches and connectsto compatible apps that are running on yourdevice.
5.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Mobile Apps on your device use theUSB port to establish a connection withSYNC. Some devices may lose the ability toplay music over USB when Mobile Apps areenabled.
Using Mobile Navigation on anAndroid Device
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Switch Android Auto off. See Phone(page 447).
3.Switch on Enable Mobile Apps viaUSB in the Mobile Apps Settings tile.
4.Select the apps option on the featurebar.
5.Select the navigation app that youwant to use on the touchscreen.
Note:When using a navigation app, keepyour device unlocked and the app open.
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