FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2016 Owners Manual

Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
•Do not attempt to service or repair thesystem. Have your vehicle checked byan authorized dealer.
•Do not operate media devices if thepower cables are broken or damaged.
•Make sure the power cables do notinterfere with the safe operation of yourvehicle's controls or affect your safedriving abilities.
•Some SYNC functions arespeed-dependent. Their use is limitedto when your vehicle is traveling atspeeds below 3 mph (5 km/h).
Make sure that you review your device'smanual before using it with SYNC.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system are restrictedfrom use unless your vehicle is stationary.
•Screens crowded with information, forexample:
•Point of Interest reviews and ratings
•SIRIUS Travel Link sports scores
•Movie times
•Ski conditions.
•Any action that requires keyboard use,for example: entering a navigationdestination or editing information.
•All lists are limited, for example: phonecontacts.
See the following chart for more specificexamples.
Speed-restricted Features
Pairing a cell phoneCell phone
Adding or editing phonebook contacts
Phone contacts and recent phone call entries
Enabling Valet ModeSystem Functionality
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active parkassist are active
Editing wireless settingsWi-Fi and Wireless
Editing the list of wireless networks
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Speed-restricted Features
Adding or editing wallpaperPhotos and Graphics
Composing text messagesText Messages
Viewing received text messages
Editing preset text messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destinationNavigation
Demo navigation route
Adding or editing Address Book or Avoid Area entries
Privacy Information
When you connect a cell phone to SYNC,the system creates a profile within yourvehicle that links to that cell phone. Thisprofile helps in offering you more cellularfeatures and operating more efficiently.Among other things, this profile maycontain data about your cell phone book,text messages (read and unread), and callhistory, including history of calls when yourcell phone was not connected to thesystem. In addition, if you connect a mediadevice, the system creates and retains anindex of supported media content. Thesystem also records a short developmentlog of approximately 10 minutes of allrecent system activity. The log profile andother system data may be used to improvethe system and help diagnose anyproblems that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index,and development log remain in yourvehicle unless you delete them, and aregenerally accessible only in your vehiclewhen your cell phone or media player isconnected. If you no longer plan to use thesystem or your vehicle, we recommend youcarry out a Master Reset to erase all storedinformation.
System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to yourvehicle's SYNC module. Ford MotorCompany and Ford of Canada do notaccess the system data for any purposeother than as described without consent,a court order, or where required by lawenforcement, other governmentauthorities, or other third parties actingwith lawful authority. Other parties mayseek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Company andFord of Canada. For further privacyinformation, see the sections on 911Assist®, Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,Directions and Information.
Using Voice Commands
This system helps you control manyfeatures using voice commands. Thisallows you to keep your hands on thewheel and focus on what is in front of you.The system provides feedback throughaudible tones, prompts, questions andspoken confirmations depending on thesituation and the chosen level ofinteraction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions(confirmation prompts) when it is not sureof your request or when there are multiplepossible responses to your request.
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When using voice commands, words andicons may appear in the lower left statusbar indicating the status of the voicecommand session (such as Listening,Success, Failed, Paused or Try Again).
How to Use Voice Commands
The following are some of thevoice commands that you cansay at any time during a voicecommand session.
Press the voice button and whenprompted say:
Voice command
Main Menu
What Can I Say
Previous Page
Go Back
Help
Helpful Hints
•Make sure the interior of your vehicle isas quiet as possible. Wind noise fromopen windows and road vibrations mayprevent the system from correctlyrecognizing spoken voice commands.
•After pressing the voice command icon,wait until after the tone sounds and amessage appears before saying a voicecommand. Any voice command spokenprior to this does not register with thesystem.
•Speak naturally, without long pausesbetween words.
•At any time, you can interrupt thesystem while it is speaking by pressingthe voice command icon.
Accessing a List of Available VoiceCommands
To access a list of available voicecommands you can do either of thefollowing.
Using the touchscreen, press:
Menu Item
Settings
Help
Voice Command List
Using the steering wheel control, pressthe voice button and when promptedsay one of the following:
Voice Commands
List of Commands
Radio List of Commands
Phone List of Commands
Voice Instructions List of Commands
Voice Command Settings
These allow you to customize the level ofsystem interaction, help and feedback. Thesystem defaults to standard interactionthat uses candidate lists and confirmationprompts as these provide the highest levelof guidance and feedback.
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
In this mode the system providesdetailed interaction and guidance.NoviceInteraction Mode
This mode has less audible interac-tion and more tone prompts.Advanced
The system uses these short questions to confirm your voicecommand. If turned off, the system simply makes a best guessas to what you requested. The system may still occasionallyask you to confirm a voice command.
Confirmation Prompts
Candidate lists are lists of possible results from your voicecommands. The system creates these lists when it has thesame confidence level of several options based on your voicecommand
Phone Candidate Lists
Media Candidate Lists
Using the touchscreen, press thesettings icon, then press:
Menu Item
Voice Settings
Voice Control
Select from the following:
Interaction Mode
Confirmation Prompts
Media Candidate Lists
Phone Candidate Lists
Voice Control Volume
Using Voice Commands with theTouchscreen Options
The voice command system has a dualmode feature which allows you to switchbetween using voice commands andmaking on-screen selections. This isavailable only when the system displays alist of candidates generated during a voicecommand session. For example, this canbe used when entering a street address ortrying to call a contact from a cell phonepaired to the system.
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SETTINGS
MessageItem
ClockA
DisplayB
SoundC
VehicleD
SettingsE
HelpF
Clock
Under this menu, you can set the clock,access and adjust the display, sound andvehicle settings as well as access settingsfor specific modes or the help feature.
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Press the settings icon.Settings
Press the + or - to adjust the time.ClockFrom this screen, you can also make other adjustments suchas 12-hour or 24-hour mode, activate GPS time synchroniza-tion and have the system automatically update new timezones.
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You can also switch the outside air temperature display offand on. It appears at the top center of the touchscreen, nextto the time and date.
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 toupdate the clock. Once your vehicle acquires the signal, it may take a few minutes for theupdate to display the correct time.
Display
You can adjust the display using thetouchscreen or the voice button on thesteering wheel controls.
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Press the settings icon.Settings
Display
Then select from the following:
When set to On, lets you use the automatic dimming feature.Auto DimWhen set to Off you are able to adjust the brightness of the screen.
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.Brightness
Allows you to switch the display off. It also allows you to set the screento a certain brightness or have the system automatically change basedon the outside light level.
Mode
If you also select:
These features will allow you to adjust the dimming ofyour screen.Auto
Night
Allows you to adjust screen dimming as the outside lighting conditionschange from day to night.Auto DimManual Offset
Allows you to display the default photo or upload your own.Edit Wallpaper
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To make adjustments using the voicebutton, press the button and whenprompted, say:
Voice command
Display Settings
Uploading Photos for Your HomeScreen Wallpaper
Note:You cannot load photos directly fromyour camera. You must access the photoseither from your USB mass storage deviceor from an SD card.
Note:Photographs with extremely largedimensions (such as 2048 x 1536) may notbe compatible and appear as a blank(black) image on the display.
The system allows you to upload and viewup to 32 photos.
To upload your photos, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Press the settings icon.Settings
Display
Follow the system prompts to upload your photographs.Edit Wallpaper
Only the photograph(s), which meets thefollowing 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
To make adjustments using thetouchscreen, select:
Message
Settings
Sound
Then select from the following:
Bass
Midrange
Treble
Message
Set Balance and Fade
Occupancy Mode
Speed Compensated Volume
DSP
Note: Your vehicle may not have all ofthese sound settings.
Vehicle
To make adjustments using thetouchscreen, select:
Message
Settings
Vehicle
Then select from the following:
Ambient Lighting
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Message
*Vehicle Health Report
Camera Settings
Enable Valet Mode
* US only
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
When you switch this feature on, ambientlighting illuminates the dashboard,footwells, doors, cupholders, and consolewith a choice of colors.
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Press the settings icon.Settings
Vehicle
Ambient Lighting
•You can then touch the desired color.
•Use the scroll bar to increase or decrease the intensity.
•To switch the feature on or off, press the power button.
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the settings icon.Settings
Vehicle
Vehicle Health
Turn on and off and set the mileage interval at which youwould like to receive the reports. Press the ? for moreinformation on these selections.
Automatic Reminders
Mileage Interval (Miles)
To run the vehicle health report immediately.Run Vehicle HealthReport Now
You can find more information on Vehicle Health Report in this chapter.
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Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the settings icon.Settings
Vehicle
Camera Settings
Then select from the following:
Enhanced Park Aids
Rear Camera Delay
You can find more information on the rear view camera system in another chapter. SeeParking Aids (page 179).
Enable Valet Mode
Note:If the system locks, and you need toreset the PIN, please contact the CustomerRelationship Center.
United States: 1-800-392-3673Canada: 1-800-565-3673
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Press the settings icon.Settings
Vehicle
Then enter a four digit PIN twice, as prompted.Enable Valet Mode
After you press Continue the system locks until you enter thePIN again.Continue
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voicefeatures, as well as phone, navigation andwireless settings.
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System
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the settings icon.Settings
System
Then select from the following:
Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanish orFrench.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 madethrough the touchscreen.Touch Screen ButtonBeep
Have the touchscreen keyboard display in QWERTY or ABCformat.Keyboard Layout
Install any downloaded applications or view the currentsoftware licenses.Install Applications
Select to restore factory defaults. This erases all personalsettings and personal data.Master reset
Voice Control
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Settings
Voice Control
Then select from the following:
Novice interaction mode provides more detailed interactionand guidance. Advanced mode has less audible interactionand more tone prompts.
Interaction Mode
Have the system ask you short questions if it has not clearlyheard or understood your request.Confirmation Prompts
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