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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Trip computer 18
Message center 18
Multifunction display 20
Entertainment Systems 24
AM/FM stereo with CD 24
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 33
USB port 35
Satellite radio information 39
SYNC42
Privacy Information 44
Pairing your phone for the first time 48
Connecting a digital media player to SYNC76
Climate Controls 101
Manual heating and air conditioning 101
Rear window defroster 103
Lights 105
Headlamps 105
Turn signal control 108
Interior lamps 108
Bulb replacement 110
Driver Controls 120
Windshield wiper/washer control 120
Steering wheel adjustment 121
Power windows 122
Mirrors 124
Speed control 126
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Display icons:Your system’s display will illuminate icons for the mode
which is currently active, such as:
Stereo
Radio
CD
Auxiliary input
Settings: This icon will illuminate in
red to indicate that the settings can
be updated in the menu.
1.CD slot (if equipped):Insert a CD, label side up.
2.OK:Use in various menu selections to select or deselect your choice.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
4.Sound menu:Press to access Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade (if
equipped) and Balance menu options. Use
/to cycle through the
various options. When the desired option is chosen, press
/to
increase or decrease the levels. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit.
Sound settings can be set for each audio source independently.
5.Memory presets:: To save a station, tune to the desired station.
Press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
6.Fast forward:Press to access the next track or available radio
station. Press and hold to fast forward through the current track or to
quickly advance through the radio band in individual increments.
7.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
8.Reverse:Press to access the previous track or available radio station.
Press and hold to reverse through the current track or to quickly reverse
through the radio band in individual increments.
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•Audio:Scroll to select Audio and then move right or press OK to
enter the menu. Scroll to select from:
•SCV:Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) and press
OK to enter the menu. SCV automatically adjusts the system’s
volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set the
system between off and +7.
•Sound:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels. sound settings can be set for each audio
source independently.
•Occupancy mode:Scroll to select Occupancy mode and move
right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select from Optimize All
or Optimize Driver. Occupancy mode optimizes sound quality for
the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm your selection.
•DSP Equalizer:Scroll to select DSP Equalizer and move right or
press OK to enter the menu. Scroll to select from Rock, Pop,
Classic, Voice and Equalizer off. Press OK to confirm your
selection.
•RDS:Scroll to select RDS and then move right or press OK to
enter the menu. Scroll to select RDS off or RDS on. Press OK to
confirm your selection.
•Vehicle:Refer to Multi-function display in theInstrument Cluster
chapter for more information.
•Clock:Refer to Multi-function display in theInstrument Cluster
chapter for more information.
•Display:Refer to Multi-function display in theInstrument Cluster
chapter for more information.
•Messages:Refer to Multi-function display in theInstrument Cluster
chapter for more information.
10.AUX:Press to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode.
11.SIRIUS:Press repeatedly to access SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 satellite
radio modes (if equipped).
12.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM1/AM2AST//FM1/FM2AST
frequency bands. Press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when
browsing. While listening to radio, you can navigate to other presets and
modes by pressing
/. When the desired selection is chosen, press
OK to tune to the selection or press RADIO to go back to current
station.
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Display icons:Your system’s display will illuminate icons for the mode
which is currently active, such as:
Radio
CD
Auxiliary input
Phone
Settings: This icon will illuminate in
green to indicate that the settings
can be updated in the menu.
1.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side up.
2.OK:Use in various menu selections to select or deselect your choice.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
4.MENU:Press to access the following features:
Note:To scroll through the following menus and make adjustments,
press
/or/. Pressto return to the previous screen
or
to advance to the next screen.
Note:At any time, you can press MENU to close the menu screen.
•Sirius (if equipped):Scroll to select Sirius and then press OK to
enter the menu. Scroll to select from SAT1. SAT2 or SAT3 modes.
Note:Sirius must be the selected audio source to access this menu.
•SYNC media (if equipped):Scroll to select Mediaplayer Menu and
then press OK to enter the menu. Refer to the SYNCsection in this
chapter for more information.Note:SYNC audio must be the selected
audio source to access this menu.
•SYNC phone (if equipped):Scroll to select Phone Menu and then
press OK to enter the menu. Refer to the SYNCsection in this
chapter for more information.Note:SYNC Phone must be the
selected feature to access this menu.
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8.Reverse:Press to access the previous track or available radio
station. Press and hold to reverse through the current track or to quickly
reverse through the radio band in individual increments.
9.PHONE:Press to access SYNCphone features if available. Refer to
the SYNCsection for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped
with SYNC. the display will read MUTE and will mute the playing
media.
10.AUX:Press to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode or SYNC
media mode.
11.SIRIUS:Press repeatedly to access SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 satellite
radio modes (if equipped).
12.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM1/AM2AST/FM1/FM2AST
frequency bands. Press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when
browsing. While listening to radio, you can also navigate to other preset
modes, CD tracks and folders by pressing
/. When the desired
selection is chosen, press OK to tune to the selection or press RADIO to
return to the current station. You can also select SIRIUS (if equipped) or
AUX to change to the audio source.
Autostore feature:The autostore feature allows you to store the 10
strongest local stations available from the AM and FM frequency bands.
To use, press the AST soft key at the bottom of the screen (refer to
buttons 17–20). The display will read ‘Hold to start autostore’. Continue
holding the button until ‘Autostoring’ appears in the display. When the
search is complete, the sound will return and the 10 strongest stations
will be stored in the memory presets (and overwrite any stations
previously stored in the AST band). You can also manually store stations
in the AST band. When the AST band is active, simply tune to the
desired station and press and hold a memory preset. The new station will
be saved and will override the previously saved station.
13.CD:Press to enter CD mode. Press the soft keys (refer to buttons
17–20) to scan, repeat or shuffle. In MP3 mode, you can scan folder or
CD, repeat track or folder and shuffle folder or CD. While in CD mode,
press
/to navigate to other tracks/folders or radio modes/stations.
When the desired selection is chosen, press OK to select or press CD to
return to the current track. You can also select SIRIUS (if equipped), or
AUX to change audio sources.
Note:If CD DRIVE HIGH TEMP appears in the display, the ambient
temperature is too hot and the CD unit will not operate until it has
cooled down.
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14.(Eject):Press to eject a CD.
15.Cursor controls:Use to cycle through various menu selections.
Note:You can either press the arrows or move the OK knob in the
desired direction.
16.Sound menu:Press access Treble, Bass, Fade (if equipped) and
Balance menu options. Use
/to cycle through the various options.
When the desired option is chosen, press
/to increase or
decrease the levels. Press OK to set or MENU to exit. Sound settings can
be set for each audio source independently.
17–20Soft keys:Press these soft
keys to access the corresponding
functions on the screen.
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
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The auxiliary input jack (AIJ)
provides a way to connect your
portable music player to the
in-vehicle audio system. This allows
the audio from a portable music
player to be played through the
vehicle speakers with high fidelity.
To achieve optimal performance,
please observe the following
instructions when attaching your
portable music device to the audio
system.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while the vehicle is
moving.
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consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement, other
government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford
Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further privacy information, see
the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped), Vehicle Health Report (if
equipped), and Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped).
Using your voice recognition system
Your SYNCsystem comes equipped with an advanced voice recognition
(VR) system. This system is easy to use and helps you control many
features via voice commands, thereby allowing you to keep your hands
on the wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Here we’ll cover the basics of how the system works and some global
voice commands. The majority of the voice commands will be covered
later in the supplement with their respective modes (phone, media, etc.)
and will also be indicated with the voice icon shown below.
Initiating a voice session
To initiate a voice session with your SYNC system:
1. Press
.
2. Wait until you hear a tone prompt and Listening appears in the display.
3. Say any of the following global commands:
•“Phone”: Say to make calls.
•“USB”: Say to access the device connected to your USB port.
•“Bluetooth Audio”: Say to stream audio from your phone.
•“Line in” : Say to access the device connected to the auxiliary
input jack.
•“Cancel”: Say to cancel the requested action.
•“SYNC”: Say to return to the main menu.
•“Voice settings”: Say to adjust the level of voice interaction and
feedback.
•“Help”: Say for an audible list of voice commands available in the
current mode.
•“Vehicle Health Report” (if equipped, U.S. only): Say to run a
health report.
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SYNCAppLink™ (if equipped, U.S. only)
SYNCAppLink™ is a software application which allows you to connect
to and use applications on your smartphone such as Pandora and
Stitcher via your SYNC system (provided your phone is compatible with
these features).
To see trouble shooting tips, available applications, and a list of
supported smart phone devices, please visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
To access from the media menu:
1. Press AUX and then MENU.
2. WhenMedia Player Menuis selected, press OK.
3. Scroll to cycle through the following options:
•Play Menu
•Select Source
•Media Settings
•Mobile Apps
•System Settings
•Exit Media Menu
4. When Mobile Apps appears in the display, press OK to enter the
menu and view a list of available applications (for example,
Pandora).
5. Once started, you may then press MENU to access Media Menu.
6. Scroll to access the desired application menu (for example,
Pandora) and press OK. From here, you can access the features
which accompany the application such as Thumbs up, Thumbs
Down, etc. For more information, please visit
www.SyncMyRide.com
Note:You can also access by pressing
and, when prompted,
saying “Mobile Apps”. You can then say the name of the smart
phone application (for example, Pandora) after the tone. Your
smart phonemustbe paired and connected in order to use this
feature.
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Connecting your digital media player to SYNCvia the USB port
Note:If your digital media player has an On/Off switch, ensure that the
device is turned On.
1. Plug the device into the vehicle’s USB port.
2. Press AUX and then MENU.
3. WhenMedia Player Menuis selected, press OK.
3. Depending on how many digital media files are on your
connected device, Indexing may appear in the radio display until
indexing is complete. You will then be taken to the Play Menu.
4. Press OK and scroll through selections of:
•Play All
•Albums
•Genres
•Playlists
•Tracks
•Explore USB
•Similar Music
•Return
5. When the desired selection appears in the display, press OK to
build your desired music selection.
For more information, refer toAccessing your play menulater in
this chapter.
What’s playing?
At any time while a track is playing, you can press
and say, “What’s
playing?”. SYNC will read the metadata tags of the playing track to you
(if populated).
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