warning Mercury Sable 2009 SYNC Supplement
Page 3 of 90
 What you need to get started
To use SYNC’s many features, you must have the following:
•  Cellular phone with Bluetooth wireless technology (with the phone’s user guide).
• Compatible digital media player with USB cable. 
    Note:   SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including:  iPod®, 
Zune™,  “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives.  Supported audio 
formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC. 
 For more information on all SYNC features and compatible devices, check out   
  www.SyncMyRide.com.
 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.  The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their 
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe 
to do so. 
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 your phone to communicate with the hands-free system.  
To pair your phone for the first time:
1.   Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are on and that your vehicle is in Park (P).
2.     Press  
  to enter the PHONE MENU.  SYNC will attempt to connect and the radio 
display will indicate that no phone is paired.
3.   Press OK.  ADD DEVICES will appear in the radio display.
    Note:  Press 
/ repeatedly if ADD DEVICES does not first appear in the   
radio display.
4.   Press OK to confirm your selection and enter the ADD DEVICES MENU.  
5.     When FIND SYNC appears in the radio display, press OK.  Follow the instructions in  
your cellular phone’s user guide to put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode.    
A six digit PIN will appear in the radio display.  
6.   When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six digit PIN provided by SYNC.
         
         
7.  The radio display will read CONNECTED when the pairing process   
  is successful.  
Congratulations!  Your phone is now successfully paired to SYNC.  Depending on 
your phone’s capability, you may be prompted on your phone’s display or radio 
display with additional options.  For further information, refer to your phone’s 
user guide and visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note:  You can, at any time, press and hold  
  to exit phone mode and listen   
to other audio sources.  You can also press VOICE or  and say “Help” for   
more options.
     Stay connected 
The voice -activated, hands-free calling system means you can focus on driving without 
putting everything else on hold.  The system supports you with:
•      Voice activated, hands-free calling:  To initiate a call, press  or VOICE, then say   
“Phone.”  When prompted, say “Call” <phonebook name> or say “Dial” and, when 
prompted, the desired number.  When SYNC confirms the number, say “DIAL” again.   
SYNC will automatically connect with the names in your mobile phone’s contact list.   
To answer incoming calls, simply press 
.  To end a call, press and hold .
•    Uninterrupted connections while entering your vehicle:  In the middle of a phone call 
while  entering your car?  No need to hang up.  If your phone has been previously paired, 
SYNC
 will  instantly connect to your Bluetooth  phone and automatically transfer the call 
to a hands-free   environment.  (The system can also transfer the call back to your phone 
as you exit your vehicle.)
•     Audible text messages:  If your connected cell phone supports text messaging   
  downloads via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use SYNC’s text messaging   
  feature.  If you receive a text message while driving, press OK and SYNC  will read it to  
  you out loud.  The system is smart enough to translate commonly used text messaging  
  expressions such as “LOL” and “ :) ”.  You can even reply with a list of predefined responses.
         
 USB Voice Commands
USB Voice Commands:  You can use the following commands whenever a device is connected via   
the USB port. Just push the VOICE or        button and SYNC will prompt you for a command:
Basic Commands
• Play all
• Play genre <name>
• Play album <name>
• Play artist <name>
• Play track <name>
• Play playlist <name>
• Similar music
• What’s playing
 
Additional Commands
• Autoplay ON
• Autoplay OFF
• Connections
• Pause
• Play previous track
• Repeat ON
• Repeat OFF
• Shuffle ON
• Shuffle OFF
• Search artist <name>  • Search track <name>
• Refine album <name>
• Refine track <name>
• Play
• Play next track
• Play next folder
• Play previous folder
• Search genre <name>
• Search album <name>
• Refine  artist <name>
         
106590_09a_SYNC_QRG_041608.indd   14/16/08   4:52:31 PM   
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 What you need to get started
To use SYNC’s many features, you must have the following:
•  Cellular phone with Bluetooth wireless technology (with the phone’s user guide).
• Compatible digital media player with USB cable. 
    Note:   SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including:  iPod®, 
Zune™,  “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives.  Supported audio 
formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC. 
 For more information on all SYNC features and compatible devices, check out   
  www.SyncMyRide.com.
 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.  The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their 
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe 
to do so. 
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 your phone to communicate with the hands-free system.  
To pair your phone for the first time:
1.   Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are on and that your vehicle is in Park (P).
2.     Press  
  to enter the PHONE MENU.  SYNC will attempt to connect and the radio 
display will indicate that no phone is paired.
3.   Press OK.  ADD DEVICES will appear in the radio display.
    Note:  Press 
/ repeatedly if ADD DEVICES does not first appear in the   
radio display.
4.   Press OK to confirm your selection and enter the ADD DEVICES MENU.  
5.     When FIND SYNC appears in the radio display, press OK.  Follow the instructions in  
your cellular phone’s user guide to put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode.    
A six digit PIN will appear in the radio display.  
6.   When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six digit PIN provided by SYNC.
         
         
7.  The radio display will read CONNECTED when the pairing process   
  is successful.  
Congratulations!  Your phone is now successfully paired to SYNC.  Depending on 
your phone’s capability, you may be prompted on your phone’s display or radio 
display with additional options.  For further information, refer to your phone’s 
user guide and visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note:  You can, at any time, press and hold  
  to exit phone mode and listen   
to other audio sources.  You can also press VOICE or  and say “Help” for   
more options.
     Stay connected 
The voice -activated, hands-free calling system means you can focus on driving without 
putting everything else on hold.  The system supports you with:
•      Voice activated, hands-free calling:  To initiate a call, press  or VOICE, then say   
“Phone.”  When prompted, say “Call” <phonebook name> or say “Dial” and, when 
prompted, the desired number.  When SYNC confirms the number, say “DIAL” again.   
SYNC will automatically connect with the names in your mobile phone’s contact list.   
To answer incoming calls, simply press 
.  To end a call, press and hold .
•    Uninterrupted connections while entering your vehicle:  In the middle of a phone call 
while  entering your car?  No need to hang up.  If your phone has been previously paired, 
SYNC
 will  instantly connect to your Bluetooth  phone and automatically transfer the call 
to a hands-free   environment.  (The system can also transfer the call back to your phone 
as you exit your vehicle.)
•     Audible text messages:  If your connected cell phone supports text messaging   
  downloads via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use SYNC’s text messaging   
  feature.  If you receive a text message while driving, press OK and SYNC  will read it to  
  you out loud.  The system is smart enough to translate commonly used text messaging  
  expressions such as “LOL” and “ :) ”.  You can even reply with a list of predefined responses.
         
 USB Voice Commands
USB Voice Commands:  You can use the following commands whenever a device is connected via   
the USB port. Just push the VOICE or        button and SYNC will prompt you for a command:
Basic Commands
• Play all
• Play genre <name>
• Play album <name>
• Play artist <name>
• Play track <name>
• Play playlist <name>
• Similar music
• What’s playing
 
Additional Commands
• Autoplay ON
• Autoplay OFF
• Connections
• Pause
• Play previous track
• Repeat ON
• Repeat OFF
• Shuffle ON
• Shuffle OFF
• Search artist <name>  • Search track <name>
• Refine album <name>
• Refine track <name>
• Play
• Play next track
• Play next folder
• Play previous folder
• Search genre <name>
• Search album <name>
• Refine  artist <name>
         
106590_09a_SYNC_QRG_041608.indd   14/16/08   4:52:31 PM   
Page 5 of 90
 What you need to get started
To use SYNC’s many features, you must have the following:
•  Cellular phone with Bluetooth wireless technology (with the phone’s user guide).
• Compatible digital media player with USB cable. 
    Note:   SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including:  iPod®, 
Zune™,  “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives.  Supported audio 
formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC. 
 For more information on all SYNC features and compatible devices, check out   
  www.SyncMyRide.com.
 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.  The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their 
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe 
to do so. 
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 your phone to communicate with the hands-free system.  
To pair your phone for the first time:
1.   Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are on and that your vehicle is in Park (P).
2.     Press  
  to enter the PHONE MENU.  SYNC will attempt to connect and the radio 
display will indicate that no phone is paired.
3.   Press OK.  ADD DEVICES will appear in the radio display.
    Note:  Press 
/ repeatedly if ADD DEVICES does not first appear in the   
radio display.
4.   Press OK to confirm your selection and enter the ADD DEVICES MENU.  
5.     When FIND SYNC appears in the radio display, press OK.  Follow the instructions in  
your cellular phone’s user guide to put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode.    
A six digit PIN will appear in the radio display.  
6.   When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six digit PIN provided by SYNC.
         
         
7.  The radio display will read CONNECTED when the pairing process   
  is successful.  
Congratulations!  Your phone is now successfully paired to SYNC.  Depending on 
your phone’s capability, you may be prompted on your phone’s display or radio 
display with additional options.  For further information, refer to your phone’s 
user guide and visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note:  You can, at any time, press and hold  
  to exit phone mode and listen   
to other audio sources.  You can also press VOICE or  and say “Help” for   
more options.
     Stay connected 
The voice -activated, hands-free calling system means you can focus on driving without 
putting everything else on hold.  The system supports you with:
•      Voice activated, hands-free calling:  To initiate a call, press  or VOICE, then say   
“Phone.”  When prompted, say “Call” <phonebook name> or say “Dial” and, when 
prompted, the desired number.  When SYNC confirms the number, say “DIAL” again.   
SYNC will automatically connect with the names in your mobile phone’s contact list.   
To answer incoming calls, simply press 
.  To end a call, press and hold .
•    Uninterrupted connections while entering your vehicle:  In the middle of a phone call 
while  entering your car?  No need to hang up.  If your phone has been previously paired, 
SYNC
 will  instantly connect to your Bluetooth  phone and automatically transfer the call 
to a hands-free   environment.  (The system can also transfer the call back to your phone 
as you exit your vehicle.)
•     Audible text messages:  If your connected cell phone supports text messaging   
  downloads via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use SYNC’s text messaging   
  feature.  If you receive a text message while driving, press OK and SYNC  will read it to  
  you out loud.  The system is smart enough to translate commonly used text messaging  
  expressions such as “LOL” and “ :) ”.  You can even reply with a list of predefined responses.
         
 USB Voice Commands
USB Voice Commands:  You can use the following commands whenever a device is connected via   
the USB port. Just push the VOICE or        button and SYNC will prompt you for a command:
Basic Commands
• Play all
• Play genre <name>
• Play album <name>
• Play artist <name>
• Play track <name>
• Play playlist <name>
• Similar music
• What’s playing
 
Additional Commands
• Autoplay ON
• Autoplay OFF
• Connections
• Pause
• Play previous track
• Repeat ON
• Repeat OFF
• Shuffle ON
• Shuffle OFF
• Search artist <name>  • Search track <name>
• Refine album <name>
• Refine track <name>
• Play
• Play next track
• Play next folder
• Play previous folder
• Search genre <name>
• Search album <name>
• Refine  artist <name>
         
106590_09a_SYNC_QRG_041608.indd   14/16/08   4:52:31 PM   
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Get ready for an intelligent conversation with your car. 
The last time you stepped out without your cell phone or digital media player, did you feel  
out of sync with the world?  We don’t blame you.  Our personal devices have become   
indispensable extensions of our lives.  
Ford ingenuity now brings you a better, more sensible way to remain connected to your   
world while behind the wheel.  Introducing SYNC - Powered by Microsoft®.  SYNC offers voice   
activated calling and voice activated music selection while allowing you to maintain your   
focus on the road. 
 SYNC Features 
•  Send and receive hands-free calls
• Play your digital music through voice activated commands
• Use voice recognition to access your cell phone’s contact list
• Transfer an active phone conversation to a hands-free environment
• Play music stored on your digital media player
• Use your device while charging through the USB port
• Listen to music streaming from your Bluetooth® enabled phone
• Advanced voice recognition system fluent in English, French and Spanish
Congratulations on the purchase of your new   
vehicle equipped with SYNC.
         
www.SyncMyRide.com
Exclusively available on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles. 
     Connecting your digital media player
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.  The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their 
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe 
to do so. 
1.
  Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are ON.
2.
    Plug the device into the USB port.  Refer to your Owner’s Guide for exact location.
    Note:  If your digital media player has an ON/OFF switch, ensure that the device   
is ON.
3.
  Press 
 or VOICE.
   
Note:  If your digital media player contains many media files, INDEXING may   
appear in the radio display.  When the indexing process is complete, you may   
access the media content in your digital media player using voice commands.
4.
 
When prompted, say “USB”.
5 .
   
Play music by saying any of the following commands, “Play All”,   
“Play Artist <name>”,  “Play Album <name>”,  “ Play Genre <name> ”,      
“Play Playlist <name>” or “Play track <name> ”.
Note:  At any time, you may press VOICE or 
 and say “Help” for more options.
     A new way to rock while you roll
SYNC can shift your digital music into overdrive with voice-activated access to songs on your 
digital media player.
•     Voice activated music:  Browse your music collection by genre, album, artist and 
song title using simple voice commands.
•    USB device charging:  Long trip?  You may run out of gas but you’ll never run out   
of music.  That’s because if your digital media player supports, SYNC will 
automatically charge  your digital media player when plugged into the USB port. 
         
For more information, visit www.SyncMyRide.com
         
  Mobile Phone Voice Commands
Mobile Phone Voice Commands:  You can use any of the following commands whenever SYNC is in 
phone mode:
Basic Commands
• Call <name>
• 
 Dial   
(then follow dialog with 
SYNC to speak a number)
• Call history inc oming
• Call history outgoing
• Call history missed
• Go to privacy
 
Additional Commands
•   Call <name> at home   
OR mobile
• 
 Call <name>  at work  
OR in office
• Phoneb ook <name>
• 
 Phonebook < name>  
at home
• 
 Phonebook <name>   
on mobile • 
 Phonebook <name>
  
at work OR in office 
• 
 Phonebook <name>  
on other
• Connections
• Menu
• Join
• Hold 
         
HELPFUL HINT:  When using voice commands, remember SYNC is expecting to hear exactly   
what is listed in your phonebook or music device.
For the latest information on features and device compatibility, refer to SyncMyRide.com.
  Phone Settings & Bluetooth Commands
Mobile Phone Settings “Additional Commands” Voice Commands:  When in phone mode, you   
can press the VOICE or         button and say ”Menu“ to use the following commands:
•    (Phone) settings 
(message) notification ON
• 
 (Phone) settings 
(message) notification OFF
• (Phone) connections
• Phone name • Signal
• 
 (Phone) settings (set) 
phone ringer
• 
 (Phone) settings (set) 
ringer one
• 
 (Phone) settings (set) 
ringer two • 
 (Phone) settings (set) 
ringer three
• Text message inbox
• 
 (Phone) settings (set)
ringer OFF
         
HELPFUL HINT:  The words in parentheses ( ) here are optional, the system understands the   
command with or without them.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands:  You can use the following commands whenever music is being 
provided from your mobile phone via Bluetooth streaming audio:
• Pause
• Connections • Play previous track
• Play• Play next track
© Copyright August 2008 by Ford Motor Company. Specifications and descriptions contained within are based upon current information available at the time of release.
106590_09a_SYNC_QRG_041608.indd   24/16/08   4:52:33 PM 
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Get ready for an intelligent conversation with your car. 
The last time you stepped out without your cell phone or digital media player, did you feel  
out of sync with the world?  We don’t blame you.  Our personal devices have become   
indispensable extensions of our lives.  
Ford ingenuity now brings you a better, more sensible way to remain connected to your   
world while behind the wheel.  Introducing SYNC - Powered by Microsoft®.  SYNC offers voice   
activated calling and voice activated music selection while allowing you to maintain your   
focus on the road. 
 SYNC Features 
•  Send and receive hands-free calls
• Play your digital music through voice activated commands
• Use voice recognition to access your cell phone’s contact list
• Transfer an active phone conversation to a hands-free environment
• Play music stored on your digital media player
• Use your device while charging through the USB port
• Listen to music streaming from your Bluetooth® enabled phone
• Advanced voice recognition system fluent in English, French and Spanish
Congratulations on the purchase of your new   
vehicle equipped with SYNC.
         
www.SyncMyRide.com
Exclusively available on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles.      Connecting your digital media player
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.  The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their 
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe 
to do so. 
1.   Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are ON.
2.     Plug the device into the USB port.  Refer to your Owner’s Guide for exact location.
    Note:  If your digital media player has an ON/OFF switch, ensure that the device   
is ON.
3.   Press 
 or VOICE.
    Note:  If your digital media player contains many media files, INDEXING may   
appear in the radio display.  When the indexing process is complete, you may   
access the media content in your digital media player using voice commands.
4.   When prompted, say “USB”.
5 .   
Play music by saying any of the following commands, “Play All”,   
“Play Artist <name>”,  “Play Album <name>”,  “ Play Genre <name> ”,      
“Play Playlist <name>” or “Play track <name> ”.
Note:  At any time, you may press VOICE or  and say “Help” for more options.
     A new way to rock while you roll
SYNC can shift your digital music into overdrive with voice-activated access to songs on your 
digital media player.
•    Voice activated music:  Browse your music collection by genre, album, artist and 
song title using simple voice commands.
•    USB device charging:  Long trip?  You may run out of gas but you’ll never run out   
of music.  That’s because if your digital media player supports, SYNC will 
automatically charge  your digital media player when plugged into the USB port. 
         
For more information, visit www.SyncMyRide.com
         
  Mobile Phone Voice Commands
Mobile Phone Voice Commands:  You can use any of the following commands whenever SYNC is in 
phone mode:
Basic Commands
• Call <name>
•  Dial   
(then follow dialog with 
SYNC to speak a number)
• Call history inc oming
• Call history outgoing
• Call history missed
• Go to privacy
 
Additional Commands
•   Call <name> at home   
OR mobile
•   Call <name>  at work  
OR in office
• Phoneb ook <name>
•   Phonebook < name>  
at home
•   Phonebook <name>   
on mobile •  
Phonebook <name>   
at work OR in office 
•   Phonebook <name>   
on other
• Connections
• Menu
• Join
• Hold 
         
HELPFUL HINT:  When using voice commands, remember SYNC is expecting to hear exactly   
what is listed in your phonebook or music device.
For the latest information on features and device compatibility, refer to SyncMyRide.com.
  Phone Settings & Bluetooth Commands
Mobile Phone Settings “Additional Commands” Voice Commands:  When in phone mode, you   
can press the VOICE or         button and say ”Menu“ to use the following commands:
•     (Phone) settings 
(message) notification ON
•   (Phone) settings 
(message) notification OFF
• (Phone) connections
• Phone name • Signal
•  
(Phone) settings (set)  
phone ringer
•   (Phone) settings (set)  
ringer one
•   (Phone) settings (set)  
ringer two •  
(Phone) settings (set)  
ringer three
• Text message inbox
•   (Phone) settings (set)
ringer OFF
         
HELPFUL HINT:  The words in parentheses ( ) here are optional, the system understands the   
command with or without them.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands:  You can use the following commands whenever music is being 
provided from your mobile phone via Bluetooth streaming audio:
• Pause
• Connections • Play previous track
• Play• Play next track
© Copyright August 2008 by Ford Motor Company. Specifications and descriptions contained within are based upon current information available at the time of release.
106590_09a_SYNC_QRG_041608.indd   24/16/08   4:52:33 PM 
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Get ready for an intelligent conversation with your car. 
The last time you stepped out without your cell phone or digital media player, did you feel  
out of sync with the world?  We don’t blame you.  Our personal devices have become   
indispensable extensions of our lives.  
Ford ingenuity now brings you a better, more sensible way to remain connected to your   
world while behind the wheel.  Introducing SYNC - Powered by Microsoft®.  SYNC offers voice   
activated calling and voice activated music selection while allowing you to maintain your   
focus on the road. 
 SYNC Features 
•  Send and receive hands-free calls
• Play your digital music through voice activated commands
• Use voice recognition to access your cell phone’s contact list
• Transfer an active phone conversation to a hands-free environment
• Play music stored on your digital media player
• Use your device while charging through the USB port
• Listen to music streaming from your Bluetooth® enabled phone
• Advanced voice recognition system fluent in English, French and Spanish
Congratulations on the purchase of your new   
vehicle equipped with SYNC.
         
www.SyncMyRide.com
Exclusively available on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles.      Connecting your digital media player
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.  The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their 
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe 
to do so. 
1.   Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are ON.
2.     Plug the device into the USB port.  Refer to your Owner’s Guide for exact location.
    Note:  If your digital media player has an ON/OFF switch, ensure that the device   
is ON.
3.   Press 
 or VOICE.
    Note:  If your digital media player contains many media files, INDEXING may   
appear in the radio display.  When the indexing process is complete, you may   
access the media content in your digital media player using voice commands.
4.   When prompted, say “USB”.
5 .   
Play music by saying any of the following commands, “Play All”,   
“Play Artist <name>”,  “Play Album <name>”,  “ Play Genre <name> ”,      
“Play Playlist <name>” or “Play track <name> ”.
Note:  At any time, you may press VOICE or  and say “Help” for more options.
     A new way to rock while you roll
SYNC can shift your digital music into overdrive with voice-activated access to songs on your 
digital media player.
•    Voice activated music:  Browse your music collection by genre, album, artist and 
song title using simple voice commands.
•    USB device charging:  Long trip?  You may run out of gas but you’ll never run out   
of music.  That’s because if your digital media player supports, SYNC will 
automatically charge  your digital media player when plugged into the USB port. 
         
For more information, visit www.SyncMyRide.com
         
  Mobile Phone Voice Commands
Mobile Phone Voice Commands:  You can use any of the following commands whenever SYNC is in 
phone mode:
Basic Commands
• Call <name>
•  Dial   
(then follow dialog with 
SYNC to speak a number)
• Call history inc oming
• Call history outgoing
• Call history missed
• Go to privacy
 
Additional Commands
•   Call <name> at home   
OR mobile
•   Call <name>  at work  
OR in office
• Phoneb ook <name>
•   Phonebook < name>  
at home
•   Phonebook <name>   
on mobile •  
Phonebook <name>   
at work OR in office 
•   Phonebook <name>   
on other
• Connections
• Menu
• Join
• Hold 
         
HELPFUL HINT:  When using voice commands, remember SYNC is expecting to hear exactly   
what is listed in your phonebook or music device.
For the latest information on features and device compatibility, refer to SyncMyRide.com.
  Phone Settings & Bluetooth Commands
Mobile Phone Settings “Additional Commands” Voice Commands:  When in phone mode, you   
can press the VOICE or         button and say ”Menu“ to use the following commands:
•     (Phone) settings 
(message) notification ON
•   (Phone) settings 
(message) notification OFF
• (Phone) connections
• Phone name • Signal
•  
(Phone) settings (set)  
phone ringer
•   (Phone) settings (set)  
ringer one
•   (Phone) settings (set)  
ringer two •  
(Phone) settings (set)  
ringer three
• Text message inbox
•   (Phone) settings (set)
ringer OFF
         
HELPFUL HINT:  The words in parentheses ( ) here are optional, the system understands the   
command with or without them.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands:  You can use the following commands whenever music is being 
provided from your mobile phone via Bluetooth streaming audio:
• Pause
• Connections • Play previous track
• Play• Play next track
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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. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. 
•  Do not attempt to service or repair SYNC. See your authorized dealer. 
•  Do not operate playing devices if the power cords and/or cables are 
broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where
they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of pedals,
seats and/or compartments, or safe driving abilities. 
•  Do not leave playing devices in the vehicle in extreme conditions as it 
could cause damage to your device. Refer to your device’s user guide
for further information. 
•  For your safety, some SYNC functions are speed dependent and 
cannot be performed when the vehicle is traveling at speeds greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h). 
•  Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using with 
SYNC. 
PHONE DEPENDENT FEATURES 
While SYNC supports a variety of features, many are dependent upon the 
functionality of your cell phone with  Bluetoothwireless technology. At 
a minimum, most cellular phones with  Bluetoothwireless technology 
support the following functions: 
•  Answering an incoming call 
•  Ending a call 
•  Using privacy mode 
•  Dial a number 
•  Redial 
•  Call waiting notification 
•  Caller ID 
Other features, such as text messaging via  Bluetooth, and automatic 
phone book download are phone dependent features. To ensure that you
have a compatible cellular phone, refer to your phone’s user manual and
visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
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VOICE COMMANDS IN PHONE MODE
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle 
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using cell phones, even with voice
commands. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of
their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to
the driving task when it is safe to do so. 
While in phone mode, you may say any of the following 
commands:  •  Dial •Call <name> 
•  Call <name> at home •Call <name> on mobile OR cell 
•  Call <name> at work OR Call 
<name> in office  • 
Call <name> on other 
•  Phone book <name> at home
1•Phone book <name>1
• Phone book <name> on mobile 
OR cell1•  Phone book <name> at work OR 
Phone book <name> at office1
•  Call history outgoing1•Call history incoming1
• Phone book <name> on Other1•Connections1
• Call history missed1•Go to privacy 
•  Menu1•Hold 
•  Join
1Voice commands are not available until downloading phone information 
via  Bluetooth is complete. 
Phone book commands:  When you ask SYNC to access a phone book 
name, number, etc., the requested information will appear in the display 
to view. Press
or say “Call” to call the contact. 
Note:  In the above possible commands, “< name>” is a dynamic listing in 
that it could be any desired name from your phone book.
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VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (IF EQUIPPED, U.S. ONLY)
WARNING:Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions, 
regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or
problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Reports supplements, but cannot
replace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle Health
Report only monitors those systems that are electronically monitored
by the vehicle and will not monitor or report the status of any other
system, (i.e., brake lining wear). Failure to perform scheduled
maintenance and regularly inspect your vehicle may result in vehicle
damage and serious injury. 
SYNC allows you to check your vehicle’s overall ‘health’ in the form of 
diagnostic report card. The vehicle health report contains valuable
information such as: 
•  Vehicle diagnostic information 
•  Scheduled maintenance 
•  Field service actions 
•  Unserviced items from vehicle inspections by your authorized dealer 
You can choose to run a report at any time and have the results sent to 
your e-mail. You can also choose for SYNC to run reports at specific
mileage intervals aligned with your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance
intervals. Go to www.SyncMyRide.com to set up your Vehicle Health
Report profile and for more information on the availability of this
application in your market. Cell phone airtime usage may apply when
reporting. To access and run a report: 
Note:  To scroll, press
SEEKor/. 
1. Press
to enter PHONE MENU. 
2. Scroll repeatedly until VEH HEALTH appears in the radio display. 
3. Press OK to confirm and enter the VEH HEALTH menu. USER PREF 
will appear in the radio display. 
4. Press SEEK
orto access RUN REPORT.
5. Press OK. SYNC will run a health report of the vehicle’s diagnostic 
systems and send the results to your selected e-mail address. 
Note:  This feature may not function properly if you have enabled caller 
ID blocking on your mobile phone.
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WARNING:Do not wait for 911 Assist to initiate an emergency 
call if you are capable yourself. Dial emergency services
immediately to avoid delayed response time, which could increase the
risk of serious injury or death after a crash. If you do not hear 911
Assist within 5 seconds after the crash, the system or phone may be
damaged or non-functional. 
The cell phone or 911 Assist hardware may become damaged in a 
crash, the vehicle may lose battery power, or the cell phone may 
be thrown from the vehicle, which could prevent operation.
Additionally, not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate the fuel
pump shut-off, which are the criteria to initiate 911 Assist.
WARNING:  Always place cell phone in a secure location to 
prevent it from becoming a projectile or becoming damaged in
the event of a collision. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or
damage the phone which could prevent 911 Assist from functioning
properly. 
In the event of a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or the 
activation of the fuel pump shut-off, SYNC is designed to assist
occupants in attempting to contact emergency services by dialing 911
through the occupant’s paired and connected  Bluetoothenabled cellular 
phone. In the event that a connected cellular phone is damaged or loses
connection to SYNC, SYNC will search for and connect to any available,
previously paired cell phone and continue to place the call to 911. Before
initiating the call, SYNC provides a 10 second window that allows the
driver or passenger to decide whether to cancel the call by pressing and 
holding
on the steering wheel controls or on the audio system.
Before initiating the 911 call for the occupants, SYNC will say the 
following or a similar message: 
“A crash has occurred. SYNC will attempt to place a call to 911. To 
cancel, press and hold the phone button.” 
If the call is not cancelled and a successful call is made, a pre-recorded 
message will be played for the 911 operator and then the occupant(s) in
the vehicle will be able to communicate with the 911 operator. The
pre-recorded message will be similar to the following example: 
“A vehicle crash has been detected that has deployed an airbag or 
activated the fuel pump shut-off in a SYNC equipped vehicle. Please send
assistance. You are now connected with the vehicle occupants.”
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