FORD EXPEDITION 2014 3.G Owners Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However, should questions arise, see
the tables below.
Use the website at any time to check your phone’s compatibility, register
your account and set preferences as well as access a customer
representative via an online chat (during certain hours). Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca for
more information.
Phone issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
Excessive
background noise
during a phone
call.The audio control
settings on your
phone may be
affecting SYNC
performance.Review your phone’s user guide
regarding audio adjustments.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person but
they cannot hear
me.Possible phone
malfunction.Try turning off the device,
resetting the device, removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
SYNC is not able
to download my
phonebook.•Thisisa
phone-dependent
feature, OR
•Possible phone
malfunction.•Go to the website to review
your phone’s compatibility.
•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
•Try pushing your phonebook
contacts to SYNC by using the
Add Contacts feature.
•Use the SYNCmyphone
feature available on the website.
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Phone issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
The system says
Phonebook
Downloaded but
my phonebook in
SYNC is empty or
is missing
contacts.Limitations on
your phone’s
capability.•Try pushing your phonebook
contacts to SYNC by using the
Add Contacts feature.
•If the missing contacts are
stored on your SIM card, try
moving them to the device
memory.
•Remove any pictures or
special ring tones associated
with the missing contact.
I am having
trouble
connecting my
phone to SYNC.•Thisisa
phone-dependent
feature, OR
•Possible phone
malfunction.•Go to the website to review
your phone’s compatibility.
•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
•Try deleting your device from
SYNC, deleting SYNC from your
device and trying again.
•Check the security and auto
accept/prompt always settings
relative to the SYNC Bluetooth
connection on your phone.
•Update your device’s software
firmware.
•Turn off the Auto phonebook
download setting.
Text messaging is
not working on
SYNC.•Thisisa
phone-dependent
feature, OR
•Possible phone
malfunction.•Go to the website to review
your phone’s compatibility.
•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
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USB and media issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
I am having
trouble
connecting my
device.Possible device
malfunction.•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
•Make sure you are using the
manufacturer’s cable.
•Make sure the USB cable is
properly inserted into the device
and the vehicle’s USB port.
•Make sure that the device
does not have an auto-install
program or active security
settings.
SYNC does not
recognize my
device when I
turn on the car.This is a device
limitation.Make sure you are not leaving
the device in your vehicle
during very hot or cold
temperatures.
Bluetooth audio
does not stream.•Thisisa
phone-dependent
feature, OR
•The device is
not connected.Make sure the device is
connected to SYNC and that you
have pressed play on your
device.
SYNC does not
recognize music
that is on my
device.•Your music files
may not contain
the proper artist,
song title, album
or genre
information, OR
•The file may be
corrupted, OR
•The song may
have copyright
protection which
does not allow it
to play.•Make sure that all song details
are populated.
•Some devices require you to
change the USB settings from
mass storage to MTP class.
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Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services
(Traffic, Directions and Information) issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
I received a text
that the Vehicle
Health Report is
not activated.•Your account
may not be
activated on the
website, OR
•You may have
the wrong VIN
(vehicle
identification
number) listed.•This is a free feature, but you
must first register online to use it.
•Make sure that your VIN is
correctly listed in your account.
I am unable to
retrieve the report
on the website, or
I receive a system
error.The preferred
dealer information
did not load
correctly.When you register your account,
you must list a preferred dealer. If
one is already listed, try selecting
another dealer and logging out.
Log back in and change it back to
your preferred dealer and retrieve
the report.
I am unable to
submit a report.•This could be
due to your
phone’s
compatibility, OR
•Bad signal
strength, OR
•Your phone may
not be activated
on the website.•Update your mobile number in
your account on the website.
•Make sure you have full signal
strength and that yourBluetooth
volume level has been turned up.
•Try deleting your phone and
performing a clean pairing.
I heard a
commercial when I
tried to use
Traffic, Directions
and Information.•The phone in
use is not
activated, OR
•Your phone has
ID blocker active.•This is a free feature, but you
must first register online to use it.
•Turn off ID blocker on your
phone as the system recognizes
you by your phone number.
•Make sure the currently
connected phone is the same one
that is registered on your
SyncMyRide account.
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Voice command issues
Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s)
SYNC does not
understand what
I am saying.•You may be using
the wrong voice
commands, OR
•You may be
speaking too soon
or at the wrong
time.•Review the Phone voice
commands and the Media voice
commands at the beginning of their
respective sections.
•Be aware that SYNC’s
microphone is either in your rear
view mirror or in the headliner just
above the windshield.
SYNC does not
understand the
name of a song
or artist.•You may be using
the wrong voice
commands, OR
•You may not be
saying the name
exactly as it is
saved, OR
•The system may
not be reading the
name the same way
you are saying it.•Review the media voice
commands at the beginning of the
media section.
•Say the song or artist exactly as
listed. If you say, “Play Artist
Prince”, the system does not play
music by Prince and the Revolution
or Prince and the New Power
Generation.
•Make sure you are saying the
complete title, such as “California
remix featuring Jennifer Nettles”.
•If the songs are saved in all
CAPS, you have to spell them.
LOLA requires you to say, “Play
L-O-L-A”.
•Do not use special characters in
the title as the system does not
recognize them.
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Voice command issues
Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s)
SYNC does not
understand or is
calling the
wrong contact
when I want to
make a call.•You may be using
the wrong voice
commands, OR
•You may not be
saying the name
exactly as it is
saved, OR
•Contacts in your
phonebook may be
very short and
similar, or they may
contain special
characters, OR
•Your phonebook
contacts may be
saved in CAPS.•Review the phone voice
commands at the beginning of the
phone section.
•Make sure you are saying the
contacts exactly as listed. For
example, if a contact is saved as
Joe Wilson, say “Call Joe Wilson”.
•The system works better if you
list full names, such as “Joe Wilson”
rather than “Joe”.
•Do not use special characters
such as 123 or ICE, as the system
does not recognize them.
•If contacts are saved in CAPS,
you have to spell them. JAKE
requires you to say, “Call J-A-K-E”.
AppLink issues
Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s)
SYNC does not
find any mobile
apps that are on
my phone.•Your device may
not support the
AppLink feature,
OR
•The application
does not support
AppLink., OR
•If you have an
iPhone, it may not
be plugged in, OR
•Your phone may
not be paired or
connected.•Check the website for compatible
devices and applications.
•Make sure your device is paired
and connected. If you have an
iPhone, make sure it is plugged in
using the USB and that the
application is running in the
foreground.
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NAVIGATION CONTROLS
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
The system divides the screen in two sections after it initializes:
•Status bars:This is the top and bottom portion of the screen.
It displays the clock or date and other useful information, depending
on which mode you are in.
•Display area:The touchscreen changes depending on current
system operation. Different buttons display in this area, depending on
which mode you are in.
Note:Some features, such as Sirius satellite radio, may not be available
in your location. Check with an authorized dealer.
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A.Memory presets:
•Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio station, tune to the
station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
•In radio and satellite radio mode, press a button to access your saved
presets or channels.
B.CD and DVD slot:Insert a CD or DVD, label side up.
C.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the system.
D.TUNE RPT:
•In radio or satellite radio mode, turn the control to advance in
individual increments up or down the frequency band to the desired
station.
•In MP3 mode, turn the control to advance to the next or previous
folder.
•In navigation mode, press this button to hear the last spoken
navigation guidance prompt.
E.MAP:
•Press this button to access the navigation map.
•Press while the map display is active to center the map on the
current vehicle position. Press while the map display and route are
active to see the different map guidance views.
F.DEST:
•Press this button to access the destination entry menu.
•Press while the destination entry menu is active to show additional
destination entry techniques.
G.N AV:
•Press this button to access the navigation menu.
•Press while the navigation menu is active to access the navigation
menu tabs.
H.I (Information):Press this button to access features such as Where
am I?, Sirius Travel Link, Calendar, System Info and Help.
I.PHONE:Press this button to access the SYNC phone menu.
J.DISP:Press this button to select a display mode: On, Status Bar Only,
and Off.
K.SEEK:
•In radio and satellite radio mode, press the arrow buttons to find
previous or next available stations or channels within the currently
selected Category or Genre.
•In CD and DVD modes, press the arrow buttons to select the previous
or next track or chapter.
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L.MENU:
•Press this button to access the system menu.
•Press while the system menu is active to access the menu tabs of
Display, Clock, Feedback Settings, System Settings and Valet Mode.
M.SOUND:
•Press this button to access the sound menu.
•Press while the sound menu is active to access the menu tabs of
Bass/Treble, Balance/Fade, SCV (Speed Compensated Volume), DSP
(Digital Signal Processing) and Visualizer.
N.MEDIA:
•Press this button to access the media menu.
•Press while the media menu is active to access the available sources
of CD/DVD, Jukebox and User Device.
O.RADIO:
•Press this button to access the radio menu.
•Press while the radio menu is active to access the available sources of
AM, FM1, FM2, SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3.
P.VOL:Press and hold this button to turn the system off and on. Turn
the control to adjust the volume.
Note:If a navigation route is active when the navigation system is off,
the system resumes the route when you turn the system on.
DISPLAY MODE
You can choose to turn your screen on or off and if you would like to
view the status bars on the top and bottom of the screen. Press DISP to
see the options.
Display Mode Voice Commands
The following voice commands are available in display mode.
If you are not in display mode, press the voice button on the
steering wheel. When prompted, say “Display mode” and then
any of the following commands.
Display mode voice commands
“Display on”
“Display off”
“Status bar”
“Brighter”
“Dimmer”
“Day”
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Display mode voice commands
“Night”
“Auto”
“Help”
STATUS BARS
The top status bar shows the
current mode, exterior temperature,
time and display icons if you have
enabled Bluetooth or other options.
The bottom status bar shows the
Home icon and may show the Artist
and Title of the currently playing
CD, Artist and Title for Jukebox and
radio.
Customizing Your Home Screen
Depending on your vehicle’s option package and software, your screens
may vary in appearance from the screens shown in this section. Your
features may also be limited depending on your market. Check with an
authorized dealer for availability.
Press the house icon to access the home screen. Here you can:
•Save or view pictures.
•View your current audio settings.
•Display the audio visualizer.
You can split the screen in to two different sections, or you can choose
to have one main view.
•The left side displays an uploaded photo or the map screen.
•The right side displays an uploaded photo or the radio and visualizer.
Loading Photos
Note:The system is not compatible with discs written in Packet Write
mode.
Your system allows you to upload and view up to 32 photos.
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