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Under this menu, you can set
your clock, access and adjust the
display, sound and vehicle
settings as well as access settings for
specific modes or the help feature.
Clock
Note:You cannot manually set the date.
Your vehicle’s GPS does this for you.
Note:If the battery has been disconnected,
your vehicle needs to acquire a GPS signal
to update the clock. Once your vehicle
acquires the signal, it may take a few
minutes for the update to display the correct
time.
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1. Press the Settings icon > Clock.
2. Press + and - to adjust the time.
From this screen, you can also make other
adjustments such as 12-hour or 24-hour
mode, activate GPS time synchronization
and have the system automatically update
new time zones.
You can also turn the outside air
temperature display off and on. It appears
at the top center of the touchscreen, next
to the time and date.
The system automatically saves any
updates you make to the settings.
Display
You can adjust the touchscreen display
through the touchscreen or by pressing the
voice button on your steering wheel
controls and when prompted, say, "Display
settings".
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Press the Settings icon >
Display, to access and make
adjustments using the
touchscreen.•Brightness allows you to make the
screen display brighter or dimmer.
•Auto DIM, when set to On, lets you use
the Auto Dim Manual Offset feature.
•Mode allows you to set the screen to
a certain brightness or have the system
automatically change based on the
outside light level, or turn the display
off.
• If you select AUTO or NIGHT, you
have the options of turning the
display's Auto Dim feature on or off
and changing the Auto Dim Manual
Offset feature.
•Auto Dim Manual Offset allows you
to adjust screen dimming as the
outside lighting conditions change from
day to night.
•Edit Wallpaper
• You can have your touchscreen
display the default photo or upload
your own.
Uploading Photos for Your Home
Screen Wallpaper
Note:You cannot load photos directly from
your camera. You must access the photos
either from your USB mass storage device
or from an SD card.
Note:Photographs with extremely large
dimensions (such as 2048 x 1536) may not
be compatible and appear as a blank
(black) image on the display.
Your system allows you to upload and view
up to 32 photos.
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To access, press the Settings
icon > Display > Edit
Wallpaper, and then follow the
system prompts to upload your
photographs.
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Only the photograph(s), which meets the
following conditions, display:
• Compatible file formats are as follows:
.jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp
• Each file must be 1.5 MB or less.
• Recommended dimensions: 800 x 384
Sound
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Press the Settings icon > Sound,
then select from the following:
Sound
Bass
Midrange
Treble
Set Balance and Fade
DSP
*
Occupancy Mode*
Speed Compensated Volume
* Your vehicle may not have these sound
settings.
Vehicle
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Press the Settings icon >
Vehicle, then select from the
following:
• Vehicle Health Report
• Rear View Camera
• Enable Valet Mode.
Vehicle Health Report
Turn Automatic Reminders on and off
and set the mileage interval at which you
would like to receive the reports. Press ?
for more information on these selections.When done making your selections, press
Run Vehicle Health Report Now if you
want your report.
You can find more information on Vehicle
Health Report in this chapter. See
Information (page 359).
Rear View Camera
This menu allows you to access settings
for your rear view camera.
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Press the Settings icon >
Vehicle > Rear View Camera,
then select from the following
settings:
• Rear Camera Delay
• Visual Park Aid Alert
• Guidelines.
You can find more information on the rear
view camera in another chapter. See Rear
View Camera (page 156).
Enable Valet Mode
Note:If the system locks, and you need to
reset the PIN, enter 3681 and the system
unlocks.
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.
No information is accessible until the
system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
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1. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle >
Enable Valet Mode.
2. When prompted, enter a four-digit PIN.
After you press Continue, the system locks
until you enter the PIN again.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice
features, as well as phone, navigation and
wireless settings.
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System
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Press the Settings icon >
Settings > System, then select
from the following:
System
Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanish
or French. Language
Select to display units in kilometers or miles. Distance
Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Temperature
Adjust the volume of voice prompts from the system. System Prompt Volume
Select to have the system beep to confirm choices made
through the touchscreen. Touch Screen Button Beep
Select to have the system beep to confirm button choices
made through the climate or audio system. Touch Panel Button Beep
Have the touchscreen keyboard display in QWERTY or
ABC format. Keyboard Layout
Install any downloaded applications or view the current
software licenses. Install Applications
Select to restore factory defaults. This erases all personal
settings and personal data. Master Reset
Voice Control
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Press the Settings icon >
Settings > Voice Control, then
select from the following:
Voice control
Standard interaction mode provides more detailed inter-
action and guidance. Advanced mode has less audible
interaction and more tone prompts. Interaction Mode
Have the system ask you short questions if it has not
clearly heard or understood your request.
*Confirmation Prompts
Candidate lists are possible results from your voice
commands. The system simply makes a best guess at
your request with these turned off. Media Candidate Lists
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Voice control
Candidate lists are possible results from your voice
commands. The system simply makes a best guess at
your request with these turned off. Phone Candidate Lists
This allows you to adjust the system’s voice volume level. Voice Control Volume
* Even with confirmation prompts turned off, the system may occasionally ask you to
confirm settings
Media Player
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Press the Settings icon >
Settings > Media Player, then
select from the following:
Media player
When this feature is on, the system automatically switches
to the media source upon initial connection. This allows
you to listen to music during the indexing process. When
this feature is off, the system does not automatically
switch to the inserted media source. Autoplay
Select to connect, disconnect, add or delete a device. You
can also set a device as your favorite so that the system
automatically attempts to connect to that device at every
ignition cycle. Bluetooth Devices
When this feature is on, the system automatically indexes
media on your connected Bluetooth device. Index Bluetooth Audio
Devices
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote
Database. Gracenote Database Info
With this feature on, the Gracenote Database supplies
metadata information for your music files. This overrides
information from your device. This feature defaults to off. Gracenote Mgmt
With this feature on, the Gracenote Database supplied
cover art for your music files. This overrides any art from
your device. This feature defaults to Media Player. Cover Art Priority
Navigation
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Press the Settings icon >
Settings > Navigation, then
select from the following:
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Navigation
Turn breadcrumbs on and off. Map Preferences
Have the system display your turn list top to bottom or
bottom to top.
Turn the Parking POI notification on and off.
Have the system display the shortest route, fastest route
or ecological route. Route Preferences
Have the system avoid freeways.
Have the system avoid tollroads.
Have the system avoid ferries or car trains.
Have the system use HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes.
Have the system use guidance prompts. Navigation Preferences
Have the system automatically fill-in State/Province
information.
Have the system display areas where roadwork occurs. Traffic Preferences
Have the system display incident icons.
Have the system display areas where difficult driving
conditions may occur.
Have the system display areas where snow and ice on the
road may occur.
Have the system display any smog alerts.
Have the system display weather warnings.
Have the system display where there may be reduced
visibility.
Have the system turn on your radio for traffic announce-
ments.
Enter specific areas that you would like to avoid on
planned navigation routes. Avoid Areas
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Phone
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Press the Settings icon >
Settings > Phone, then select
from the following:
Phone
Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well as
save it as a favorite. Bluetooth Devices
Turn Bluetooth on and off. Bluetooth
Have all calls go directly to your voice mail and not ring
inside your vehicle. With this feature turned on, text
message notifications are also suppressed and do not ring
inside your vehicle. Do Not Disturb
Turn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature. See Information
(page 359). 911 Assist
Select the type of notification for phone calls - ring tone,
beep, text to speech, or have it be silent. Phone Ringer
Select the type of notification for text messages - alert
tone, beep, text to speech, or have it be silent. Text Message Notification
If compatible with your phone, you can adjust your internet
data connection. Select to make your connection profile
with the personal area network or to turn off your
connection. You can also choose to adjust your settings
or have the system always connect, never connect when
roaming or query on connect. Press ? for more information. Internet Data Connection
Access features, such as automatic phonebook download,
re-download your phonebook, add contacts from your
phone as well as delete or upload your phonebook. Manage Phonebook
Have the system alert you when in Roaming mode. Roaming Warning
Wireless & Internet
Your system has a Wi-Fi feature that
creates a wireless network within your
vehicle, thereby allowing other devices
(such as personal computers or phones)
in your vehicle to speak to each other,
share files or play games. Using this Wi-Fifeature, everyone in your vehicle can also
gain access the internet if you have a USB
mobile broadband connection inside your
vehicle, your phone supports personal area
networking and if you park outside a
wireless hotspot.
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Press the Settings icon >
Settings > Wireless &
Internet, then select from the
following:
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Wi-fi
Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode turns the Wi-Fi feature on
and off in your vehicle. Make sure you turn it on for
connectivity purposes. Wi-Fi Settings
Choose a Wireless Network allows you to use a previ-
ously stored wireless network. You can categorize by
alphabetical listing, priority and signal strength. You can
also choose to search for a network, connect to a network,
disconnect from a network, receive more information,
prioritize a network or delete a network.
Gateway (Access Point) Mode makes SYNC an access
point for a phone or a computer when turned on. This
forms the local area network within your vehicle for things,
such as game playing, file transfer and internet browsing.
Press ? for more information.
Gateway (Access Point) Settings allows you to view
and change settings for using SYNC as the internet
gateway.
Gateway (Access Point) Device List allows you to view
recent connections to your Wi-Fi system.
Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also use a USB
mobile broadband connection to access the internet. (You
must turn on your mobile broadband device on your
personal computer before connecting it to the system.)
This screen allows you to set up what is your typical area
for your USB mobile broadband connection. (USB mobile
broadband settings may not display if the device is already
on.) You can select the following: Country, Carrier, Phone
Number, User Name and Password. USB Mobile Broadband
Shows you the currently paired devices as well as giving
you your typical Bluetooth options to connect, disconnect,
set as favorite, delete and add device. Bluetooth is a
registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG. Bluetooth Settings
Choose your connection methods and change them as
needed. You can select to Change Order and have the
system either always attempt to connect using a USB
mobile broadband or using Wi-Fi. Prioritize Connection
Methods
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The
Wi-FiCERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of
the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Help
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Press the Settings icon > Help,
then select from the following:
Help
View your vehicle's current location, if your vehicle is
equipped with navigation. If your vehicle is not equipped
with navigation, nothing displays. Where Am I?
Touchscreen system serial number System Information
Your vehicle identification number (VIN)
Touchscreen system software version
Navigation system version
Map database version
Sirius satellite radio ESN
Gracenote Database Information and Library version
View the licenses for any software and applications
installed on your system. Software Licenses
Certain features are not accessible when your vehicle is
moving. Driving Restrictions
Turn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature. See Informa-
tion (page 359). 911 Assist
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Quick Dial: allows you to
save up to two numbers as ICE contacts for quick access
if there is an emergency. Select Edit to access your
phonebook and then select the desired contacts. The
numbers then appear as options on this screen for the ICE
1 and ICE 2 buttons. The ICE contacts you select appear
at the end of the 911 Assist call process.
View categorized lists of voice commands. Voice Command List
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To access Help using the voice commands,
press the voice button, then, after the tone,say "Help". The system provides allowable
voice commands for the current mode.
ENTERTAINMENT
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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AM 1 and AM AST A
FM 1, FM 2 and FM AST B
SIRIUS C
CD D
USB E
Touch this button to scroll down for more options, such as SD Card, BT Stereo
and A/V In F
These buttons change with the media mode you are in. G
Radio memory presets and CD controls. H
Note:Some features may not be available
in your area. Contact an authorized dealer
for more information.
You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands.
Browsing Device Content
When listening to audio on a device, you
can browse through other devices without
having to change sources. For example, if
you are currently listening to audio on an
SD card, you can browse all the artists that
are stored on your USB device.
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Press the voice icon on the
steering wheel. When prompted,
you can say:
"BROWSE" within devices
"Browse"*
"Browse <league> games"**
"Browse <Sirius category> channels"**
"Browse SD card"
"Browse Sirius channel guide"
**
"Browse USB"
"Help"
* If you only say, "Browse", you can then
say any commands in the following chart.
**This command is only usable if you have
an active subscription to SIRIUS satellite
radio.
"BROWSE"
"<League> Games"*
"<Sirius category> channels"*
"SD card"**
"Sirius Channel Guide"*
"USB"**
"Help"
* This command is only usable if you have
an active subscription to SIRIUS satellite
radio.
** For more commands in SD card or USB
mode, see the "SD Card and USB Port"
section of this chapter.Your voice system allows you to change
audio sources with a simple voice
command. For example, if you are listening
to music on a USB device, then want to
switch to a satellite radio channel, simply
press the voice button on the steering
wheel controls and say the name of the
SIRIUS station (such as, "the Highway").
The following voice commands are
available at the top level of the voice
session no matter which current audio
source you are listening to (such as a USB
device or SIRIUS satellite radio).
Note:This is only available when your
MyFord Touch system language is set to
North American English.
Sample commands
"<87.7-107.9>"
"<530-1710>"
"<Channel name>"
*
"AM <530-1710>"
"FM <87.7-107.9>"
"Play [album] <name>"
**
"Play [artist] <name>"**
"Play [genre] <name>"**
"Play [playlist] <name>"**
"Play [song] <name>"**
"Play <name>"
"Play <name (song or album)> by <artist
name>"
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