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Note:As with any saved radio station, youcannot access the saved station if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are onthe fringe of the reception area, the station may mute dueto weak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back tothe analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is availableagain. However, if you are listening to any of the possibleHD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and staysmuted unless it is able to connect to the digital signalagain.
When the system first receives a station, aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations, it first plays the station in theanalog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is anHD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Dependingon the station quality, you may hear a slight sound changewhen the station changes from analog to digital. Blendingis the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back toanalog sound.
Station blending
In order to provide the best possibleexperience, use the contact form to reportany station issues found while listening toa station broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own andoperate each station. These stations areresponsible for the accuracy of all audiostreams and data fields.
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Potential Station Issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. This is abroadcast issue.This is poor time alignmentby the radio broadcaster.Echo, stutter, skip or repeatin audio.Increase or decrease inaudio volume.
No action required. Thereception issue may clear upas you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting betweenanalog and digital audio.Sound fading or blending inand out.
No action required. This isnormal behavior. Wait untilthe audio is available.
The digital multicast is notavailable until the HD Radiobroadcast is decoded. Oncedecoded, the audio is avail-able.
There is an audio mutedelay when selecting HD2 orHD3, multicast preset ordirect tune.
No action required. Thestation is not available inyour current location.
The previously storedmulticast preset or directtune is not available in yourcurrent reception area.
Cannot access the HD2 orHD3 multicast channelswhen recalling a preset orfrom a direct tune.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.1
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.Text information does notmatch currently playingaudio.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.1
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.There is no text informationshown for currently selectedfrequency.
1 http://hdradio.com/stations/feedback.
HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corporationand foreign patents. HD Radio and the HDand HD Radio logos are proprietarytrademarks of DTS. Ford and DTS are notresponsible for the content sent using HDRadio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.
AUDIO INPUT JACK
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 any
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hand-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.
WARNING: Always place yourdevice in a secure location in your vehicleso it does not become a projectile in asudden stop or crash. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
The auxiliary input jack allows you toconnect and play music from your portablemusic player through your vehicle speakers.
You can use any portable music playerdesigned for use with headphones.
Your audio extension cable must havemale connectors at each end.
1.Make sure your vehicle is stationarywith the audio system and the portablemusic player switched off.
2.Plug the extension cable from thedevice into the audio input jack.
3.Switch your audio system on, andselect the desired FM station.
4.Adjust the volume as desired.
5.Switch on your device and adjust thevolume to half the maximum level.
6.Press AUX until LINE or LINE INappears in the display. You should hearmusic from your device even if it is low.
7.Adjust the volume on your device untilit reaches the volume level of the FMstation. Do this by switching back andforth between the AUX and FMcontrols.
Use the vehicle audio unit buttons torestore playback from the vehicle audiounit, while your device remains connected.
Note:The audio extension cable must belong enough for you to safely store thedevice when your vehicle is moving.
Note:For optimum performance whenusing any auxiliary device set the volume onthe device high. This reduces audiointerference when charging the device usingthe vehicle power supply.
Note:For safety reasons, do not connector adjust the settings on your device whileyour vehicle is moving.
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)
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.
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The USB port allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks and chargedevices.
Note:Not all USB ports in your vehicle havedata transfer capabilities. See AuxiliaryPower Points (page 138).
USING VOICE RECOGNITION -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: SYNC
Voice Pass Through
This system allows you to use the voicerecognition features of your phone.
Press the voice control buttonon the steering wheel.
Note:This only works when connected viaBluetooth. See Connecting a Bluetooth®Device (page 348).
Note:When using voice pass through usethe language set on the device.
MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED)
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.
The media hub may be on the instrumentpanel or center console.
The media hub may contain one or moreof the following inputs:
See USB Port (page 354).
See Audio Input Jack (page 353).
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USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the mainfeatures of SYNC. While the systemsupports a variety of features, many aredependent on your cellular phone'sfunctionality. At a minimum, most cellularphones with Bluetooth wireless technologysupport the following functions:
•Answering an incoming call.
•Ending a call.
•Dialing a number.
•Redialing.
•Call waiting notification.
•Caller identification.
Other features, such as text messagingusing Bluetooth® and automaticphonebook download, arephone-dependent features.
Pairing a Phone
Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNCallows you to make and receive hands-freecalls.
Note:Make sure to switch on the ignitionand the radio. Shift the transmission intopark (P) for automatic transmission orneutral (N) for manual transmission.
Using the Audio System
Note:To scroll through the menus, pressthe up and down arrows on your audiosystem.
1.Make sure to switch on your phone'sBluetooth® feature before starting thesearch. See your device's manual ifnecessary.
2.Press the Settings button.
3.Select Bluetooth from the menu.
4.Press the OK button.
5.Select the option to add. This startsthe pairing process.
6.When a message to begin pairingappears in the center display, searchfor SYNC on your device.
Depending on your phone's capability andyour market, the system may prompt youwith questions, such as setting the currentphone as the primary phone anddownloading your phonebook.
Using Voice Commands
Make sure to switch on yourphone's Bluetooth® featurebefore starting the search. Seeyour device's manual if necessary.
Press the voice button and whenprompted say:
Action and Descrip-tionVoice Command
Follow the instruc-tions on the centerdisplay.
Pair Phone
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice button. You cando things like place a phone calland access text messages.When prompted, say a command. See thefollowing table for examples ofcommands.
Voice Command
___ List of Commands
Help
Call ___
Dial ___
Text Messages
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Data is sent to Ford in the United Statesthrough the connected device. Theinformation is encrypted and includes, forexample, the vehicle identification numberof your vehicle, the SYNC module serialnumber, odometer, enabled apps, usagestatistics and debugging information.Updates may take place.
Note:You must enable mobile apps foreach connected device the first time youselect a mobile app using the system.
Note:Standard data rates apply. Ford isnot responsible for any additional chargesyou may receive from your service provider,when your vehicle sends or receives datathrough the connected device. This includesany additional charges incurred due todriving in areas when roaming out of a homenetwork.
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
SYNC supports digital media sourcesincluding: iPod,Bluetooth® devices, andmost USB drives. SYNC also supportsaudio formats, such as MP3, WMA, WAVand ACC.
Media Sources
The AUX or MEDIA button allows you toview and select available media sources.
Press the AUX or MEDIA button to viewyour sources. Use the directional arrowsand OK button to select your source. Youcan also use the steering wheel audiocontrols.
Audio Voice Commands
Press the voice button. You cando things like play a specific songor album, or tune to a radiostation. When prompted, say a command.See the following table for examplecommands. Not all commands may beavailable on your vehicle.
Command
___ List of Commands
Help
Pause
Play
AM ___
FM ___
CD Player
Sirius Channel ___
USB
Bluetooth Audio
__ is a dynamic listing, meaning that itcould be the name of anything, such as anartist, station, or media source.
SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,should questions arise, see the tablesbelow.
Use your local Ford website at any time tocheck your phone's compatibility, registeryour account and set preferences as wellas access a customer representative viaan online chat (during certain hours).
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Website(s)Market
www.SYNCMyRide.comNorth Americawww.SYNCMyRide.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Review your phone's manualabout audio adjustments.The audio control settingson your phone may beaffecting SYNC perform-ance.
There is excessive back-ground noise during a phonecall.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear theother person but theycannot hear me.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.
This is a phone-dependentfeature.
SYNC is not able to down-load my phonebook.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
Try pushing your phonebookcontacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.This may be a possiblephone malfunction.Use the SYNCmyphonefeature available on thewebsite.
Try pushing your phonebookcontacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.This may be a limitation onyour phone's capability.
The system says PhonebookDownloaded but thephonebook in SYNC isempty or missing contacts.
If the missing contacts arestored on your SIM card, trymoving them to the devicememory.
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Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.This is a phone-dependentfeature.
Text messaging is notworking on SYNC.Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
Press the Phone button toreturn to the Phone menu.You are on the Select aCharacter screen.
I cannot return to the Phonemenu when selecting acontact.
USB and Media Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possibledevice malfunction.I am having troubleconnecting my device.
Make sure you are using themanufacturer's cable.
Make sure you insert theUSB cable correctly into thedevice and the USB port.
Make sure that the devicedoes not have an auto-install program or activesecurity settings.
Make sure you are notleaving the device in yourvehicle during very hot orcold temperatures.
This is a device limitation.SYNC does not recognizemy device when I turn on thecar.
Review the device compatib-ility chart on the SYNCwebsite to confirm yourphone supports theBluetooth® audiostreaming function.
This is a phone-dependentfeature.Bluetooth® audio does notstream.
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