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2.Follow the prompts on thetouchscreen.
3.Follow the prompts that appear onyour phone to allow access to AppleCarPlay.
After completing the setup, your phoneconnects to CarPlay automatically whenplugged into a USB port.
To disable this feature from theSettings screen, select:
Menu Item
Apple CarPlay Preferences
Your device is listed if SYNC detectsApple CarPlay. Select the name of yourdevice and select:
Disable
To return to SYNC 3, go to the AppleCarPlay home screen and select the SYNCapp.
Note:Contact Apple for Apple CarPlaysupport.
Android Auto
Android Auto is compatible with mostdevices with Android 5.0 or newer.
1.Download the Android Auto app toyour device from Google Play toprepare your device (this may requiremobile data usage).
Note:The Android Auto App may not beavailable within your current market.
2.Plug your device into a USB port. SeeUSB Port (page 296).
3.To switch this feature on from theSettings screen, scroll left on thescreen and select:
Menu Item
Android Auto Preferences
Enable Android Auto
Note:Android Auto must be switched onafter plugging in your device.
To disable this feature from theSettings screen, select:
Menu Item
Android Auto Preferences
Your device is listed if SYNC detectsAndroid Auto. Select the name of yourdevice and select:
Disable
Note:You may need to slide your Settingsscreen to the left to select Apple CarPlayPreferences or Android Auto Preferences.
To return to SYNC 3, select thespeedometer icon in the Android Automenu bar at the bottom of thetouchscreen, and then touch the option toreturn to SYNC.
Note:Contact Google for Android Autosupport.
NAVIGATION
Your navigation system is comprised oftwo main features, destination mode andmap mode.
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Latitude and Longitude
(##.###### , ##.######)This is in a decimal degrees format, one to six decimal places areaccepted.
You are given autocomplete options below the address bar to selectas you type.If you do not give an exact destination, a menu displays with yourpossible selections.
Collections of your last 40 navigation destinations display here.Previous Destina-tionsYou can select any option from the list to select it as your destination.
Select this option to remove all previous destinations.DeleteAll
Select to navigate to your set Home destination.HomeThe time it takes to travel from your current location to Home displays.To set your Home, press:
A prompt appears asking if you would like to create afavorite for home. Select:Home
Enter a location into the search bar and press:Yes
Save
Select to navigate to your set Work destination.WorkThe time it takes to travel from your current location to Work displays.To set your Work:
A prompt appears asking if you would like to create afavorite for work. Select:Work
Enter a location into the search bar and press:Yes
Save
Favorites include any location you have previously saved.FavoritesTo add Favorites:
Select this button and enter a location into the destinationbar.Add aFavorite
Select this option to have the system locate the addressyou have entered.Search
Select this button when the address you have enteredappears on the screen.Save
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The address saves as a favorite and you see the favorites screen. Youcan now select this address from the favorites screen.
POI categories that may display (based on market and vehicleconfiguration):Point of Interest(POI) Categories
Food
Fuel
Hotel
ATM
Press to view additional categories. Once you have selecteda category, follow the menus to find what you are lookingfor.
See All
Inside of these categories you can search by:
Nearby
Along Route
Near Destination
In a City
Once you have chosen your destination, press:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
This saves the destination to your favorites.Save
This shows you a map of your entire route. You can then choose yourroute from three different options.Start
Uses the fastest moving roadspossible.Fastest
Uses the shortest distance possible.Shortest
Uses the most fuel-efficient route.Economical Route
The time and distance for each route also displays.
On the route screen, you can choose to cancel the current navigation.The system asks for confirmation then returns you to the map modescreen.
Cancel
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Once you have chosen you destination, press:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
The system uses a variety of screens and prompts to guide you to yourdestination.Start
During Route guidance, you can press the maneuver arrow icon on themap if you want the system to repeat route guidance instructions.When the system repeats the last guidance instruction, it updates thedistance to the next guidance instruction, since it detects that thevehicle is moving.The navigation map shows your estimated time of arrival, remainingtravel time and the distance to your destination.SYNC 3 may not always announce vehicle arrival at the exact pointof your destination and you may have to cancel a route manually.
Navigation Menu
In map mode and during active navigationyou can access the navigation menu.
During active navigation, touch the bottomof the screen to view the menu and otherbuttons.
To access the Navigation menu, press:
Button
Menu
You can then select:
A full screen map displays during navigation.Full MapScreen View
Highway exit information displays on the right hand sideof the screen during navigation.HighwayExit InfoPoints of interest icons display for restaurants, hotels,fuel stations and ATMs when they are present at theexit. You can select the POI icons to receive a listing ofspecific locations. You can select the POI location as awaypoint or destination if desired.
Only available during an active route. Displays all of theturns on the current route.Turn List
You can choose to avoid any road on the turn list byselecting the road from the list. A screen then appearsand you can press:
Avoid
The system calculates a new route and displays a newturn list.
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Button
You can find the SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link information bypressing this button. This information requires an active subscriptionto SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.
Traffic List
When a route is not active, a list of nearby traffic incidents displays(if any are present).When a route is active, you can choose to display a list of traffic nearbyor on the route.
Press this button to adjust your preferences. See Settings (page 379).NavigationSettings
Provides your current location city and the nearest road.Where Am I?
The following are only available on the menu during an active navigation route:
The system asks for confirmation and then returns you to the mapmode screen.Cancel Route
Press this to see a map of the full route.View Route
An alternate route displays in comparison with the current route.Detour
Only available if you have an active waypoint on your route. SeeWaypoints later in this section for information on how to setwaypoints.
Edit Waypoints
Use this button to re-order or remove your waypoints.
Optimize OrderYou canalso havethe systemset theorder foryou bypressing:
GoTo return toyour routepress:
Waypoints
You can add a waypoint to a navigationroute as a destination along your route.
To add a waypoint:
1.Select the search icon (magnifyingglass) while on an active route. Thisbrings up the destination menu.
2.Set your destination using any of thegiven methods. Once the destinationhas been selected, the screen allowsyou to set the destination as awaypoint by selecting:
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The waypoint list then appears and you areable to re-order all of your waypoints byselecting the menu icon on the right handside of the location. You can select up tofive waypoints.
Add Waypoint
Optimize OrderYou can also have the system set the orderfor you by pressing:
GoTo return to your route, press:
SYNC AppLink
The AppLink app allows you to use someSYNC 3 navigation features on your phone.
First Mile Navigation
When you switch your ignition off, thelocation of your vehicle is recorded andsent to your SYNC AppLink app. Thelocation of your vehicle can be viewedwithin the app. You can also view walkingdirections to your vehicle.
Last Mile Navigation
When you park near your destination, thesystem provides walking directions to yourdestination.
POI Search
Your paired phone can be used to accessadditional points of interest (POI). Thesepoints of interest can only be access whenyour phone is paired.
Send To Car
You can send destinations to yournavigation system using a computer orphone using AppLink.
cityseeker (If Equipped)
Note:cityseeker point of interest (POI)information is limited to approximately 1,110cities (1,049 in the United States, 36 inCanada and 15 in Mexico).
cityseeker, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels and attractions.
When you have selected a point of interest,the location and information appear, suchas address, phone number and a starrating.
Press More Information to see a photo,a review, a list of services and facilities, theaverage room or meal price and the webaddress. This screen displays the point ofinterest icons.
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For restaurants, cityseeker can provideinformation such as star rating, averagecost, review, handicap access, hours ofoperation, and website address.
For hotels, cityseeker can provideinformation such as star rating, pricecategory, review, check-in and checkouttimes, hotel service icons and websiteaddress. Hotel service icons include:
•Restaurant
•Business center
•Handicap facilities
•Laundry
•Refrigerator
•24 hour room service
•Fitness center
•Internet access
•Pool
•Wi-Fi
Attractions include nearby landmarks,amusement parks, historic buildings andmore. cityseeker can provide informationsuch as star rating, reviews, hour ofoperation and admission price.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is availableon vehicles equipped with navigation andonly in select markets. You must activateand subscribe to receive SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link information. It helps youlocate the best gas prices, find movielistings, get current traffic alerts, view theweather map, get accurate ski conditionsand see current sports scores. See Apps(page 376).
The system calculates a reasonableefficient route based on available speedlimits, traffic, and road conditions. You mayknow a local short cut that is more efficientat a given time than the route provided bySYNC 3, but you should expect a slightdifference in minutes or miles with theSYNC 3 route.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates areavailable for purchase through yourdealership, by calling 1-866-462-8837 inthe United States and Canada or01-800-557-5539 in Mexico. You can alsovisit:
Website
www.navigation.com/sync
You need to specify the make and modelof your vehicle to determine if there is anupdate available.
HERE is the digital map provider for thenavigation application. If you find map dataerrors, you may report them directly toHERE by going towww.here.com/mapcreator. HEREevaluates all reported map errors andresponds with the result of theirinvestigation by e-mail.
Map coverage includes the USA (includingPuerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),Canada and Mexico.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,and touch screen control of SYNC 3AppLink enabled smartphone apps.
Once an app is running through AppLink,you can control main features of the appthrough voice commands and steeringwheel controls.
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You can enable and disable apps throughsettings. See Settings (page 379).
App Permissions
The system organizes the App permissionsinto groups. You can grant these grouppermissions individually. You can changea permission group status any time whennot driving, by using the settings menu.While in the settings menu, you can alsosee the data included in each group.
When you launch an app using SYNC 3,the system may ask you to grant certainpermissions, for example Vehicleinformation, Driving characteristics, GPSand Speed, and/or Push notifications. Youcan enable all groups or none of themduring the initial app permissions prompts.The settings menu offers individual grouppermission control.
Note:You are only prompted to grantpermissions the first time you use an appwith SYNC 3.
Note:If you disable group permissions,apps will still be enabled to work with SYNC3 unless you deactivate All Apps in thesettings menu.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
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.
Note:SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link maynot be available in all markets.
Note:In order to use SiriusXM Traffic andTravel Link, your vehicle must havenavigation.
Note:A paid subscription is required toaccess and use these features. Go towww.siriusxm.com/travellink for moreinformation.
Note:Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic andclick on Coverage map and details for acomplete listing of all traffic areas coveredby SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.
Note:Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsiblefor any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXMTraffic and Travel Link services or its use invehicles.
When you subscribe to SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link, it can help you locate thebest gas prices, find movie listings, getcurrent traffic alerts, view the currentweather map, get accurate ski conditionsand see scores to current sports games.
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Touch these buttons to identify traffic incidents on your route,near your vehicle’s current location or near any of your favoriteplaces, if programmed.
Traffic on Route
Traffic Nearby
Touch this button to view fuel prices at stations close to yourvehicle’s location or on an active navigation route.Fuel Prices
Touch this button to view nearby movie theaters and theirshow times, if available.Movie Listings
Touch this button to view the nearby weather, current weather,or the five-day forecast for the chosen area.Weather
Select to see the weather map,which can show storms, radarinformation, charts and winds.
Map
Select to choose from a listing ofweather locations.Area
Touch this button to view scores and schedules from a varietyof sports. You can also save up to 10 favorite teams for easieraccess. The score automatically refreshes when a game is inprogress.
Sports Info
Touch this button to view ski conditions for a specific area.Ski Conditions
SETTINGS
Under this menu, you can access andadjust the settings for many of the systemfeatures. To access additional settings,swipe the screen left or right.
Sound
Pressing this button allows you to adjustthe following:
Sound Settings
Returns Treble, Midrange, and Bass sound settings to factory levels.Reset All
Adjusts the high frequency level.Treble
Adjusts the middle frequency level.Midrange
Adjusts the low frequency level.Bass
Adjusts the sound ratio from side to side or front to back.Balance / Fade
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This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.Gracenote® Data-base Info
This allows you to view the manufacturer and model number of yourmedia device.Device Informa-tion
Erase the stored in media information in order to re-index.Update MediaIndex
Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and downarrows on either side of the screen. Thearrows on the left adjust the hour andarrows on the right adjust the minute. Youcan then select AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select how time displays.Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.Auto Time ZoneUpdateThis feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.Reset Clock toGPS Time
The system automatically saves anyupdates you make to the settings.Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to accessthe following:
ActionMenu Item
Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all devices and does not permitnew connections.Bluetooth
You must activate Bluetooth to pair aBluetooth-enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetoothdevice is the same as pairing a phone.SeePairing a Device in Phone settings for howto pair a device and the available options.
Phone
Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone withthe system before using the functions inhands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device tobegin pairing. See your phone’s manual ifnecessary.
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