FORD EXPLORER 2011 5.G MyFord Touch Supplement Manual

Personalizing Traffic, Directions and Information:Your Traffic,
Directions and Information Services can be personalized to provide
quicker access to your most used or favorite information. You can save
address points such as, ‘work’ or ‘home’. You can also save favorite
information like sports teams, such as ‘Detroit Lions’, or a news category.
To learn more, log onto www.SyncMyRide.com.
Push to interrupt:You can, at any time while you are connected to
SYNC TDI Services, press
to interrupt a voice prompt or an audio
clip (such as a sports report) and say your voice command.
Portable:Your SYNC TDI Services subscription is associated with your
Bluetoothenabled cellular phone number, not your VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number). Thus, you can use your SYNC TDI Service with
any vehicle equipped with Traffic, Directions and Information. Simply
pair and connect your phone to any vehicle equipped with Traffic,
Directions and Information and continue enjoying your personalized
services.
Note:The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle, and therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the
suggested directions. Any navigation features are provided only as an aid.
Make your driving decisions based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic regulations. Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if
you would be placed in an unsafe situation, or if you would be directed
into an area that you consider unsafe. Maps used by this system may be
inaccurate because of errors, changes in roads, traffic conditions or
driving conditions.
Note:When you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information, the
service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the
vehicle’s current location, travel direction and speed to help provide you
with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches you request.
Further, to provide the services you request and for continuous
improvement, the service may collect and record call details and voice
communications. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and
Information, Terms and Conditions at www.SyncMyRide.com. If you do
not want Ford or its service providers to collect the vehicle travel
information or other information identified in the Terms and Conditions,
do not activate or use the service.
SYNCServices and Apps
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Note: SYNCwith Traffic, Directions & Information Services
requires activation prior to use. Visit www.SyncMyRide.com to
register.Standard phone and message rates may apply. Subscription
may be required. To register and check your eligibility for free services,
log onto www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note: Traffic, Directions & Information Services will not function
properly if you have enabled caller ID blocking on your mobile
phone. Prior to using SYNC TDI Services, ensure that your mobile
phone is not blocking caller ID.
SYNCServices voice commands (if equipped)
If SYNCServices is active and a route has been downloaded, press
on the steering wheel controls. When prompted, you may say any of the
following commands:
•Services•Update Route
•Route status•Navigation voice on
•Navigation voice off•Cancel route
•Next turn•Route Summary
SYNCServices and Apps
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WIRELESS & INTERNET
Your system is equipped with Wireless & Internet features and settings.
To access, press Menu > Settings > Wireless and Internet. From this
screen, you can select from:
•Wi-Fi settings•USB mobile broadband
•Bluetooth settings•Prioritize connection methods
Wi-Fi
Your system has a Wi-Fi feature which creates a wireless network within
your vehicle, thereby allowing other devices (i.e. personal computers,
phones) in your vehicle to speak to each other, share files, play games,
etc. Using this Wi-Fi feature, everyone in your vehicle can also gain
access the internet if:
•You have a USB mobile broadband connection inside the vehicle
•Your phone supports PAN (personal area networking)
•You are parked outside of a wireless hotspot
To access, press Menu > Settings > Wireless and Internet > Wi-Fi
settings.
In the WiFi settings screen, select from the following options:
•Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode On/Off: This will turn the Wi-Fi
feature on or off in your vehicle. Ensure that On is selected for
connectivity purposes.
•Choose a Wireless Network:Allows you to use a previously 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.
•Search for Wireless Networks:Allows you to view a list of wireless
networks.
•Gateway Access Point Mode (On/Off):Turn this On to make SYNC
an access point for a phone or a computer. This forms the local area
network within the vehicle for things such as game playing, file
transfer, internet browsing, etc.
•Gateway Access Point Device List:Allows you to view who has
connected to your Wi-Fi connection recently.
Note:Press the ? button (if available) for additional information.
Settings
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The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
USB mobile broadband
Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also use a USB mobile broadband
connection to access the internet. This screen allows you to set up what
will be your typical area for your USB mobile broadband connection. You
can select the following:
•Country
•Carrier
•Phone number
•User name
•Password
Note:You must activate your mobile broadband device on your PC prior
to connecting it to the system.
Note:USB mobile broadband settings may not be displayed if the device
is already activated.
Prioritize connection methods
This screen allows you to choose your connection methods and change
them as needed. You can select to Change Order and have the system
either always attempt to connecting using a USB mobile broadband or
using Wi-Fi.
Bluetoothsettings
This screen will show you what device is currently paired with the
system as well as giving you your typicalBluetoothoptions to connect,
disconnect, set as favorite, delete and add device.
Bluetoothis a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
Settings
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SYSTEM SETTINGS
1. Press Menu > Settings > System.
2. Select from the following:
•Language•Distance Units
•Temperature Units•System Prompt Volume
•Touchscreen beeps•Keyboard layout
Display settings
Your touchscreen system allows you to make adjustments to the
touchscreen display. To access:
1. Press Menu > Display.
2. Choose to adjust any of the following:
•Brightness•Mode: Auto, Day or Night
•Auto Dim on/off•Edit Wallpaper
To access this screen using voice commands,press
on your
steering wheel controls and when prompted, say, “Display settings”.
Notifications
This screen will display any system messages such as an SD card fault,
etc. You can select the message and then choose to:
•Viewthe complete message
•Deletethe message
•Delete Allmessages
Note:The system will alert you that you have messages by turning
the
icon yellow (instead of white). When the messages are read or
deleted, the icon will return to white.
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Vehicle settings allow to you access and make adjustments to many
features (if available) such as:
•Ambient lighting
•Vehicle Health Report (if equipped, U.S. only): Refer toVehicle
Health Reportin theSYNCServices and Appschapter in this
supplement.
•Rear View Camera
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•Enable Valet Mode
•Edit Door Keypad code
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
When activated, ambient lighting will illuminate footwells and cupholders
with a choice of colors. To access:
1. Press Menu > Vehicle > Ambient lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Use the scroll bar to increase/decrease the intensity.
To turn the feature on/off, simply press the power button (
).
Rearview camera (if equipped)
The rear-view camera provides a video image of the area behind the
vehicle.
1. Press Menu > Vehicle > Reverse camera.
2. Select from the following settings:
•Rear camera delay•Visual park aid alert
•Guideline
Valet mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system so that none of your
information on the system can be accessed until it is unlocked with the
correct PIN.
1. Press Menu > Vehicle > Valet mode.
2. Select ‘Enable valet mode’.
3. When prompted, enter a four digit PIN.
Note:After you press to ‘Continue’ the system will be locked until the
correct PIN is entered again.
Note:If you are locked out and need to reset the PIN, you can enter
3681 and the system will unlock.
Changing your door keypad code
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press Menu > Vehicle > Edit door keypad code.
2. Enter your current keypad code and, when prompted, enter the new
code you would like.
Settings
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NAVIGATION FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Your navigation SD card MUST be in the SD card slot in order for
you to access the navigation features.
Your navigation system is comprised of two main features, destination
mode and map mode.
To set a destination, press Dest in the upper right hand corner of the
touchscreen. Then, refer toSetting a destinationwhich follows.
To view the navigation map and the vehicle’s current location,
touch the green bar in the upper right hand corner of the touchscreen.
Or, you can also press Dest > Map. Refer toMap modelater in this
section.
To order replacement SD navigation cards,see your authorized
dealer.
Note:Your SD card slot is spring loaded. To remove the SD card, simply
press the card in and the system will eject the card. Do not attempt to
pull the card to remove it as this could cause damage.
SETTING A DESTINATION
To set a destination:
1. Press ‘Dest’ on the top right corner of the screen.
2. Choose to set a destination using any of the following:
•My Home•Street Address
•Favorites•Intersection
•Previous Destinations•City Center
•Point of Interest (POI)•Map
•Emergency
3. Follow the highlighted text fields to enter any necessary information.
Note that any order of entry is acceptable. For address destination entry,
the Go! button will appear once all the necessary information has been
entered. Pressing the Go! button will trigger the display of the address
location on the map.
4. Select ‘Set as Dest’ to make this your destination. You can choose to
‘Set as Waypoint’ to have the system route to this point on the way to
your current destination. You can also choose to save the destination as a
Favorite.
Note:Any Avoid Areas which have been selected are also considered in
route calculation.
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5. Now choose from up to three different routes based on route length
and estimated times of arrival:
•Fastest: Uses the fastest moving roads possible.
•Shortest: Uses the shortest distance possible.
•Eco (EcoRoute): Uses the most fuel efficient route.
6. Select ‘Start Route’.
You can also choose to cancel the route or to have the system demo the
route for you. Select ‘Route Prefs’ to set route preferences such as
having the system avoid freeways, toll roads, ferries and car trains as
well as to use or not use HOV lanes. (HOV lanes are High Occupancy
Vehicle Lanes also known as carpool or diamond lanes. These lanes are
reserved for people who ride in buses, vanpools or carpools.)
POI categories
Your system offers a variety if POI (Points of Interest) categories.
The main categories are as follows:
•Food / drink & dining•Automotive
•Travel & transportation•Shopping
•Financial•Entertainment & arts
•Emergency•Recreation & sports
•Community•Government
•Health & medicine•Domestic services
Within these main categories, you will find subcategories which contain
more listings. They subcategories are as follows:
•Restaurant•Auto Dealership
•Golf•Govt. Office
•Parking•Public Transit
•Home & Garden•Education
•Personal Care Services
To expand these listings, simply press the + in front of the POI listing.
The system also allows you to sort the POIs by distance, alphabetically
or by WCities listings (if available).
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WCities (if available)
WCities is a service which provides
additional information about certain
points of interest (POIs) such as
restaurants, hotels and attractions
(if available).
Note:WCities POI information is
limited to approximately 100 cities
(92 U.S. cities and eight Canadian).
When you have selected a POI, the
location and information will appear,
such as address and phone number.
If the POI is listed with WCities, you
will also see information such as a
brief description, check in /out
times, when the restaurant is open,
etc.
Press ‘More Information’ for a longer
review, a list of services and
facilities, the average room or meal
price as well as the website (if available).
This screen will display the POI icon such as:
Hotel
Coffeehouse
Food & Drink
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Nightlife
Attraction
This icon will appear when your
selection exists in multiple
categories within the system.
When you are viewing additional information for Hotels, WCities will also
tell you if the hotel has certain services and facilities using icons:
•
Restaurant•24 hr room service
•
Business center•Fitness center
•
Handicap facilities•Internet access
•
Laundry•Pool
•
Refrigerator•Wi-Fi
For restaurants,WCities can provide information such as star rating,
average cost, review, handicap access, hours of operation, and website
address.
For hotels,WCities can provide information such as star rating, price
category, review, check in/out times, hotel service icons and website
address.
Setting your navigation preferences
Your touchscreen system allows you to choose and set preferences which
the system will take into account when planning your route.
•Press Menu > Settings > Navigation to access:
•Map Preferences•Route Preferences
•Navigation Preferences•Traffic Preferences
•Avoid Areas
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