FORD C MAX ENERGI 2017 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2017, Model line: C MAX ENERGI, Model: FORD C MAX ENERGI 2017Pages: 497, PDF Size: 7.64 MB
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Activation of this feature allows you to listen to HD radio broadcasts.FM HD Radio
AM HD Radio
(Dependent oncurrent radiosource, If Avail-able)
This feature is available when FM Radio is your active media source.Activate this feature to have the system display radio text.Radio Text
RefreshAutoset Presets(AST)Selecting this option stores the six strongest stations in your currentlocation to the last preset bank of the currently tuned source.
Navigation
You can adjust many of the Navigationpreferences by selecting the followingmenus.
Map Preferences
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Map Preferences
Then select any of the following:
When this option is active, the system shows 3D renderings of build-ings.3D City Model
When enabled, your vehicle’s previously traveled route displays withwhite dots.Breadcrumbs
Enable this feature to display up to 3 POI icons on the navigation map.POI Icons
Select POIsOnce this feature is activated you can selectthe icons you want displayed by selecting:
This menu allows you to choose which incident icons you would liketo have displayed on the navigation map.Incident MapIcons
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Route Preferences
Second Level Messages, Actions and DescriptionsMenu Item
Route Preferences
Then select any of the following:
Choose to have the system display your chosen route type.Preferred Route
EcoFastestShortest
Bypass route selection in destination programming. The system onlycalculates one route based on your preferred route setting.Always Use ___RouteWhen activated, the system uses your selected route type to calculateonly one route to the desired destination.
The system selects High Occupancy Vehicle or car pool lanes whenproviding route guidance.Use HOV Lanes
The system searches for and displays available parking locations asyou approach your destination.AutomaticallyFind Parking
Select a level of cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher thesetting, the longer the time allotment is for the route.Eco TimePenalty
Enable or disable considering traffic information when planning aroute. The system can find a faster route based on heavy traffic flowinformation or detect a Road Closed incident and find a detour routeif possible.
Dynamic RouteGuidance
Navigation Preferences
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Navigation Preferences
You can adjust how the system provides prompts.GuidancePrompts
Then select any of the following:
Voice and Tones
Voice Only
Tones Only
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Mobile Apps
You can enable the control of compatiblemobile apps running on your Bluetooth orUSB device on SYNC 3. In order to enablemobile apps, SYNC 3 requires user consentto send and receive app authorizationinformation and updates using the dataplan associated with the connected device.
The connected devices sends data to Fordin the United States. The encryptedinformation includes your VIN, SYNC 3module number, anonymous usagestatistics and debugging information.Updates may take place automatically.
Note: Not all Mobile Apps may becompatible with the system.
Note:Standard data rates will apply. Fordis not responsible for any additional chargesyou may receive from your service provider,when your vehicle sends or receives datathrough the connected device. This includesany additional charges incurred due todriving in areas when roaming out of a homenetwork.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Enable or disable the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3.Mobile AppsDisabling mobile apps in the settings menu disables automaticupdates and the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3.
You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settingsmenu.
Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options:
This provides information on the current state of available appupdates.Update MobileApps
There are three possible statuses:
Updating Mobile Apps…Up-To-DateUpdate Needed
The system is trying to receivean update.No update isrequired.The system hasdetected a new apprequiring authoriza-tion or a generalpermissions update isrequired.
Select this button if anupdate is required and youwant to request this updatemanually. For example, whenyour mobile device isconnected to a Wi-Fi hotspot,select:
Request Update
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Request Update
Grant or deny permissions to all apps at once.All Apps
Grant or deny an individual app particular permissions. App permis-sions are organized into groups. By pressing the info book icon, youcan see which signals are included in each group.
There may alsobe SYNC 3enabled appslisted underthese options.
Note:Ford is not responsible or liable forany damages or loss of privacy relating tousage of an app, or dissemination of anyvehicle data that you approve Ford toprovide to an app.
General
Access and adjust the system settings,voice features, as well as phone, navigationand wireless settings.
Menu Item
Select to have the touch-screen display in English,Spanish or French.
Language
Select to display units inkilometers or miles.Distance
Select to display units inCelsius or Fahrenheit.Temperature
Select to have the systembeep to confirm choicesmade through the touch-screen.
Touch Screen Beep
When you activate thisoption, the system auto-matically updates whenyou have an availableInternet connectionthrough a Wi-Fi network ormobile connection.
Automatic System Updates
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Menu Item
Information pertaining tothe system and its soft-ware.
About
Documentation of thesoftware license for thesystem.
Software Licenses
Select to restore factorydefaults. This erases allpersonal settings andpersonal data.
Master Reset
Wi-Fi
You can adjust the following:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Enable this option to connect to Wi-Fi for SYNC 3 vehicle softwareupdates.Wi-Fi
This provides you with a list of available Wi-Fi networks within range.View AvailableNetworksClicking on a network from the list allows you to connect or disconnectfrom that network. The system may require a security code toconnect.
When you click the information button next to a network, moreinformation about the network displays such as the signal strength,connection status and security type.
The system alerts you when your vehicle is parked and a Wi-Finetwork is within range if SYNC is not already connected.Wi-Fi AvailableNotifications
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Tap a color once to active ambient lighting.This sets the color to the highest intensity.
You can drag the colors up and down toincrease or decrease the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press theactive color once or drag the active colorall the way down to zero intensity.
Vehicle
Note:You vehicle may not have all of thesefeatures.
You can select the following features toupdate their settings.
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Door Keypad Code
Select this button to add or erase apersonal door keypad code. To add orerase a personal code, you first need to
enter the five-digit factory set code. Youcan find this code on the owner's walletcard in the glove box or from yourauthorized dealer.
Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Camera Settings
Then select from the following:
You can enable or disable this option using the slider.Rear CameraDelay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parking aids chapterof your owner manual.
Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menushows you the ESN number for yoursystem. You need this number for certainregistrations such as Satellite Radio.
Charge Port Light (If Equipped)
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Charge Port Light
You can then select:
Illuminates when plugging in, opening doors, pressing theunlock button on your remote and while charging.On
Does not illuminate.Off
Illuminates only when plugging in, opening doors, orpressing the unlock button on your remote.Limited
Note:Details on the charge port lightfunctions are in another chapter. See HighVoltage Battery (page 151).
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Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.Brightness
You can select:Mode
The screen automatically switches between day andnight modes based on the outside light level.Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhancedaytime viewing.Day
The screen displays with a darker background to makenighttime viewing easier.Night
The screen goes black and does not display anything.To switch the screen back on, simply tap the screen.Off
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settingsby selecting the following options.
Menu Item
Enable this option to removeadditional voice promptsand confirmations.
Advanced Mode
Enable this option to havethe system confirm acontacts name with youbefore making a call.
Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to havethe system display a list ofavailable voice commandswhen the voice button ispressed.
Voice Command List
Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.No information is accessible until thesystem is unlocked with the correct PIN.
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When you select valet mode a pop upappears informing you that a four digitcode must be entered to enable anddisable valet mode. You can use any PINyou chose but you must use the same PINto disable valet mode. The system asksyou to input the code.
Note:If the system is locked and youcannot remember the PIN, please contactthe Customer Relationship Center.
United States: 1-800-392-3673Canada: 1-800-565-3673
To enable valet mode, enter your chosenPIN. The system then asks to confirm yourPIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pinnumber. The system reconnects to yourphone and all of your options are availableagain.
SYNCâ„¢ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.However, should questions arise, pleaserefer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility,visit the Ford website.
Website
owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Refer to your device's manual about audioadjustments.
The audio controlsettings on your cellphone may be affectingSYNC 3 performance.
There is back-ground noiseduring a phonecall.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
During a call, Ican hear theother personbut they cannothear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC3 is not set to off. Look for the microphoneicon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down theengine, open and close the door, and thenlock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is blackand the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need tobe restarted.
During a call, Icannot hear theother personand they cannothear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.SYNC 3 is notable to down-load my phone-book.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrievecontacts from your phone. Refer to yourcell manual.
Possible cell phonemalfunction.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
You must switch on your cell phone andthe automatic phonebook downloadfeature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrievecontacts from your phone. Refer to yourcell manual.
Limitations on your cellphone's capability.
The systemsays "Phone-book down-loaded" but mySYNC 3 phone-book is empty oris missingcontacts.
If the missing contacts are stored on yourSIM card, move them to your cell phone'smemory.
You must switch on your cell phone andthe automatic phonebook downloadfeature on SYNC 3.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
I am havingtroubleconnecting mycell phone toSYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phonemalfunction.
Try deleting your device from SYNC 3 anddeleting SYNC from your device, then tryingagain.
Always check the security and auto acceptprompt settings relative to the SYNC 3Bluetooth connection on your cell phone.
Update your cell phone's firmware.
Switch the auto download setting off.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Text messagingis not workingon SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
iPhone•Go to your cell phone's Settings.
•Go to the Bluetooth Menu.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
•Press the blue circle to the right of thedevice named with your vehicle makeand model to enter the next menu.
•Turn Show Notifications on.
•Disconnect then reconnect your iPhonefrom the SYNC 3 system to activate thissettings update.
Your iPhone is now set up to forwardincoming text messages to SYNC 3.Repeat these steps for every other SYNC 3vehicle that you connect. Your iPhone willonly forward incoming text messages toSYNC 3 if the iPhone is not unlocked in themessaging application.Replying to text messages using SYNC 3 isnot supported by iPhone.Text messages from WhatsApp and Face-book Messenger are not supported.
Your cell phone must support downloadingtext messages through Bluetooth to receiveincoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Audible textmessages donot work on mycell phone.
Because each cell phone is different, referto your device's manual for the specific cellphone you are pairing. In fact, there can bedifferences between cell phones due tobrand, model, service provider and softwareversion.
This is a cell phone limita-tion.
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