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INTRODUCTION
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.
Note: Some features are not available while the vehicle is moving.
This system uses a four-corner strategy to provide quick access to
vehicle features and settings. The comprehensive touchscreen provides
easy interaction with your cellular phone, multimedia, climate control
and navigation system. The corners display any active modes within
those menus, such as your phone being connected or the climate
temperature. MENU
Press to select any of the following:
• Clock
• Display
• Sound
• Vehicle
• Settings
• Help
INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
• SYNC Services
• SIRIUS Travel Link
• Notifications
• Calendar
• SYNC Apps
If the icon is yellow, refer to Notificationsin theInformation section of
this chapter.
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Cleaning the Touchscreen Display
Clean the display with a clean, soft cloth such as one used for cleaning
glasses. If dirt or finger prints are still visible, apply a small amount of
alcohol to the cloth. Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the display. Do
not use detergent or any type of solvent to clean the display.
Support
The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions you
aren’t able to answer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am-8pm EST
In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055
In Canada, call: 1–800–565–3673
Times are subject to change due to holidays.
Safety Information
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 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.
When using SYNC, do not:
• Operate playing devices if the power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Carefully place cords and cables where they cannot be
stepped on or interfere with the operation of pedals, seats,
compartments or safe driving abilities.
• Leave playing devices in the vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. Refer to your device’s user guide for
further information.
• Attempt to service or repair the system. See your authorized dealer.
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USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control many features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and focus on what is in
front of you. The system provides feedback through audible tones,
prompts, questions and spoken confirmations depending on the situation
and the chosen level of interaction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions (confirmation prompts) when it is
not sure of your request or when there are multiple possible responses
to your request.
When using voice commands, words and icons may also appear in the
lower left status bar indicating the status of the voice session (i.e.,
listening, success, failed, paused or try again).
How to Use Voice Commands with Your SystemPress the voice icon; after the tone, speak your command
clearly.
These commands can be said at any time “Cancel”“Exit”
“Go back”
“List of commands” “Main menu”“Next page”
“Previous page”
“What can I say?” “Help”
What Can I Say?
To access the available voice commands for the current session, do one
of the following:
• During a voice session, press the lower left status bar of the screen,
OR
• Say “What can I say?” for an on-screen listing of the possible voice
commands associated with your current voice session, OR
• Press the voice icon; after the tone, say “Help” for an audible list of
possible voice commands.
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Voice Settings
Voice settings allow you to customize the level of system interaction,
help and feedback. The system defaults to standard interaction which
uses candidate lists and confirmation prompts as these provide the
highest level of guidance and feedback.
Interaction Mode:Novice mode provides more detailed interaction and
guidance while the advanced mode has less audible interaction and more
tone prompts.
Confirmation Prompts: Confirmation prompts are short questions the
system asks when it is not sure of your request or when there are
multiple possible responses to your request. If turned off, the system
simply makes a best guess as to what you requested and you may still
occasionally be asked to confirm settings.
Phone/Media Candidate Lists: Candidate lists are a list of possible
results from your voice commands. The system creates these lists when
it has the same confidence level of several options based on your voice
command.
To access these settings using the touchscreen:
1. Press the Menu icon > Settings > Voice Control.
2. Select from:
• Interaction Mode
• Confirmation Prompts
• Media Candidate Lists
• Phone Candidate Lists
• Voice Control Volume
To access these settings using voice commands: Press the voice icon; after the tone sounds, the system says
“Please say a command”. Another tone sounds to let you know
the system is listening.
Using Voice Commands with the Touchscreen Options
Your voice system has a dual mode feature which allows you to switch
between using voice commands and making on-screen selections. This is
most often available when using navigation.
On-screen buttons are outlined in blue to indicate the selections that are
part of the dual mode feature. For example, if while you are in a voice
session rather than saying the command “Enter Street Name” to change
the field, you can press “Street” and the voice session does not end.
Instead, the voice system changes to the Street field and asks you to say
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HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station and
you are on the fringe of the reception area,
the station may mute due to weak signal
strength.
If you are listening to HD1, the system
switches back to the analog broadcast until
the digital broadcast is available again.
However, if you are listening to any of the
possible HD2 through HD7 multicast
channels, the station mutes and stay muted
unless it is able to connect to the digital
signal again.
Station blending When a station is first received (aside from
HD2 through HD7 multicast stations), the
system first plays the station in the analog
version and then, if receiver verifies the
station is an HD Radio station, it shifts to the
digital version. Depending on the station
quality, you may hear a slight sound change
when the station changes from analog to
digital. This shift from analog to digital sound
or digital back to analog, is known as
“blending”.
In order to provide the best possible experience, a contact form has been
developed to report any station issues found while listening to a station
broadcasting with HD Radio technology. Every station is independently
owned and operated. These stations are responsible for ensuring all
audio streams and data fields are accurate. See the following chart for
potential station issues.
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Potential station issues
Issue Cause Action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease
in audio volume. Poor time-alignment
by the radio
broadcaster.
None. This is a
broadcast issue.
Sound fading or
blending in and out The radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.None. This is a
reception issue that
may clear up as you
continue to drive.
Audio mute delay
when selecting HD2 or
HD3, multicast preset
or direct tune. The digital multicast is
not available until the
HD Radio broadcast is
decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is
available.None. This is normal
behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
Cannot access HD2 or
HD3 multicast channel
when recalling a
preset or from a direct
tune The previously stored
multicast preset or
direct tune is not
available in your
current reception area.None. The station is
not available in your
current location.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audio Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.
Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
No text information
shown for currently
selected frequencyData service issue by
the radio broadcaster.
Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
HD2 through HD7
stations not found
when Scan is pressed.Pressing Scan disables
HD2 through HD7
channel search.None. This is normal
behavior.
*http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio™ Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital
Corp. U.S. and foreign patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor
Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible for the content
sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed, added or
deleted at any time at the station owner’s discretion.
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When you select:You can:
Options Adjust more audio system settings:
Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass, Treble,
Midrange, Balance and Fade, THX Deep note demo
(if equipped), DSP (if equipped), Occupancy mode
(if equipped), and Speed compensated volume
settings.
Set Category for Seek/Scan allows you to select
the desired category (Rock, Country, etc.) and then
use Seek or Scan to initiate a search for those
channels.
Parental Lockout allows you to lock and unlock
channels, change or reset your PIN or unlock all
channels. To use this feature you need your initial
PIN which is 1234.
Artist/Title Alerts allows you to select Artists and
Titles that you would like the system to alert you to
when they are playing on other channels. Press
Edit Alerts to delete or turn off alerts. You can also
set all alerts to on or off. When an alert appears on
the screen, you can choose to Tune to the channel,
to Cancel the alert or to Disable Alerts. If you are
listening to a sporting event, you can save your
favorite teams so that the system can alert you
when they are playing on a satellite radio channel.
Note: SIRIUS does not support the Alert feature on
all channels. Ford Motor Company shall not be
responsible for Alert feature variation.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) is required
when communicating with SIRIUS about your
account.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
Note:SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or
delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
SIRIUS satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory-installed SIRIUS satellite
radio system includes hardware and a limited subscription term which
begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. Refer to your authorized
dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite
radio channels, and other features, please visit www.siriusxm.com in the
United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN): You need your ESN
to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is
found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX).
To access your ESN, press the bottom left corner of the touchscreen,
then SIRIUS > Options > ESN.
Potential satellite radio reception issues
Antenna obstructions For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and
keep luggage and other material as far away
from the antenna as possible.
Terrain Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels,
freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense
tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere
with your reception.
Station overload When you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake
a weaker one and the audio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interference Your display may show ACQUIRING...to
indicate the interference and the audio system
may mute.
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PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. Once your
phone is paired, you can access many options using the touchscreen or
voice commands. While the system supports a variety of features, many
are dependent on your cellular phone’s functionality. At a minimum, most
cellular phones with Bluetooth wireless technology support the following
functions:
• Answering an incoming call
• Ending a call
• Using privacy mode
• Dial a number
• Redial
• Call waiting notification
• Caller ID
• Phonebook/Caller ID photos
Other features such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic
phonebook download are phone-dependent features. To check your
phone’s compatibility, refer to your phone’s user manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time
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 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.
The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to pair
your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone with SYNC. This allows you to use
your phone in a hands-free manner.
1. Touch Add Phone in the upper left corner of the touchscreen.
2. When prompted, select Add.
3. Select Add Device.
4. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to ON and that your cellular phone is in the proper mode. Refer to your phone’s user guide if necessary.
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INFORMATION
Under the Information menu, you can access features such as SYNC
Services, SIRIUS Travel Link™ and SYNC Apps or view your calendar
and system notifications.
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, press the “i”
(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle is not
equipped with the navigation system, press the corner of the
touchscreen with the green tab.
SYNC Services (If Equipped, U.S. Only)
Note: SYNC Services requires activation prior to use. Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com to register and check your eligibility for
complimentary services. Standard phone and message rates may apply.
Subscription may be required. You must also have the active SYNC
Services Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone paired and connected to the
system in order to connect to, and use, SYNC Services. Refer to the
Phone section for pairing instructions.
Note: This feature does not function properly if you have enabled caller
ID blocking on your mobile phone. Make sure your mobile phone is not
blocking caller ID before using SYNC 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, 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
SYNC Services 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.
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