FORD EXPLORER 2015 5.G Owners Manual

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Sound
Press the Settings icon >Sound,then select from the
following:
Sound Settings
Bass DSP*
Midrange Occupancy Mode*
Treble Speed Compensated Volume
Set Balance and Fade
*If equipped.
Vehicle
Press the Settings icon >Vehicle,then select from the
following:
•Ambient Lighting.
•Vehicle Health Report.
•Door Keypad Code.
•Camera Settings.
•Enable Valet Mode.
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
When activated, ambient lighting illuminates footwells and cupholders
with a choice of colors. To access and make adjustments:
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Use the scroll bar to increase or decrease the intensity.
To turn the feature on or off, press the power button.
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, pressRun Vehicle Health Report
Nowif you want your report.
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Door Keypad Code
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Door Keypad Code.
2. Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your
new code.
Camera Settings
This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera.
Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Camera Settings,then select from
the following settings:
•Enhanced Park Aids.
•Rear Camera Delay.
Enable Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system. No information is accessible
until the system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Enable Valet Mode.
2. Enter a four-digit pin twice, as prompted.
After you press Continue, the system locks until you enter the PIN again.
Note:If the system locks, and you need to reset the PIN, enter 3681 and
the system unlocks.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,
navigation and wireless settings.
System
Press the Settings icon >Settings>System,then select from
the following:
System
LanguageSelect to have the touchscreen display in
English, Spanish or French.
DistanceSelect to display units in kilometers or miles.
TemperatureSelect to display units in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
System Prompt
VolumeAdjust the volume of voice prompts from the
system.
Touch Screen Button
BeepSelect to have the system beep to confirm
choices made through the touchscreen.
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System
Touch Panel Button
BeepSelect to have the system beep to confirm
button choices made through the climate or
audio system.
Keyboard LayoutHave the touchscreen keyboard display in
QWERTY or ABC format.
Install ApplicationsInstall any downloaded applications or view
the current software licenses.
Master ResetSelect to restore factory defaults. This erases
all personal settings and personal data.
Voice Control
Press the Settings icon >Settings>Voice Control,then
select from the following:
Voice control
Interaction ModeStandard interaction mode provides more
detailed interaction and guidance. Advanced
mode has less audible interaction and more
tone prompts.
Confirmation
PromptsHave the system ask you short questions if it
has not clearly heard or understood your
request.
Note:Even with confirmation prompts turned
off, the system may occasionally ask you to
confirm settings.
Media Candidate
ListsCandidate lists are possible results from your
voice commands. The system simply makes a
best guess at your request with these turned
off.
Phone Candidate
ListsCandidate lists are possible results from your
voice commands. The system simply makes a
best guess at your request with these turned
off.
Voice Control VolumeThis allows you to adjust the system’s voice
volume level.
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Media Player
Press the Settings icon >Settings>Media Player,then select
from the following:
Media player
AutoplayWhen 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.
Bluetooth DevicesSelect 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.
Gracenote Database
InfoThis allows you to view the version level of
the Gracenote Database.
Gracenote
ManagementWith this feature on, the Gracenote Database
supplies metadata information for your music
files. This overrides information from your
device. This feature defaults to off.
Cover Art PriorityWith 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.
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Navigation
Press the Settings icon >Settings>Navigation,then select
from the following:
Navigation
Map PreferencesTurn breadcrumbs on and off.
Have the system display your turn list top to
bottom or bottom to top.
Turn the Parking POI notification on and off.
Route Preferences Preferred Routeallows you to choose to
have the system display theShortest,
Fastestor mostEcologicalroute first. If you
setAlways Use Preferred RoutetoYe s,
the system uses the selected route type to
calculate only one route to the desired
destination.Always Use Preferred Route
bypasses route selection in destination
programming. The system only calculates one
route based on the preferred route setting.
Eco Time Penaltyallows you to select a low,
medium or high cost for the calculated Eco
Route. The higher the setting, the longer the
time allotment is for the route.
Have the system avoid freeways.
Have the system avoid tollroads.
Have the system avoid ferries or car trains.
Have the system use high-occupancy vehicle
lanes.
Navigation
PreferencesHave the system use guidance prompts.
Have the system automatically fill-in
State/Province information.
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Navigation
Traffic PreferencesHave the system display areas where
roadwork occurs.
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
announcements.
Have the system avoid traffic problems
automatically.
Switch traffic alert notifications on and off.
Have the system display accident icons.
Have the system display traffic jam icons.
Have the system display closed roads.
Avoid AreasEnter specific areas that you would like to
avoid on planned navigation routes.
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Phone Settings
Press the Settings icon >Settings>Phone,then select from
the following:
Phone
Bluetooth DevicesConnect, disconnect, add or delete a device,
as well as save it as a favorite.
BluetoothTurn Bluetooth on and off.
Do Not DisturbHave 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.
911 AssistTurn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature.
See911 Assistin theSYNC applications
and servicessection.
Phone RingerSelect the type of notification for phone calls
- ring tone, beep, text to speech, or have it be
silent.
Text Message
NotificationSelect the type of notification for text
messages - alert tone, beep, text to speech, or
have it be silent.
Internet Data
ConnectionIf 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.
Manage PhonebookAccess features, such as automatic phonebook
download, re-download your phonebook, add
contacts from your phone as well as delete or
upload your phonebook.
Roaming WarningHave the system alert you when in Roaming
mode.
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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-Fi feature, 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.
Press the Settings icon >Settings>Wireless & Internet,
then select from the following:
Wireless & Internet
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Network (Client) Modeturns the
Wi-Fi feature on and off in your vehicle. Make
sure you turn it on for connectivity purposes.
Choose a Wireless Networkallows 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.
Gateway (Access Point) Modemakes
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) Settingsallows
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.
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Wireless & Internet
USB Mobile
BroadbandInstead 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.
Bluetooth SettingsShows 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.
Prioritize
Connection MethodsChoose 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.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Help
Press the Settings icon >Help,then select from the following:
Help
Where Am I?View your vehicle’s current location, if your vehicle
is equipped with navigation. If your vehicle is not
equipped with navigation, nothing displays.
System
InformationTouchscreen system serial number.
Your vehicle identification number (VIN).
Touchscreen system software version.
Navigation system version.
Map database version.
Sirius satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN).
Gracenote Database Information and Library version.
Software LicensesView the licenses for any software and applications
installed on your system.
Driving
RestrictionsCertain features are not accessible when your
vehicle is moving.
911 AssistTurn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature. See911
Assistin theSYNC applications and services
section.
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Speed Dialallows
you to save up to two numbers as ICE contacts for
quick access if there is an emergency. SelectEditto
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.
Voice Command
ListView categorized lists of voice commands.
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.
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