FORD EXPEDITION 2015 3.G Owners Manual

Voice command issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
SYNC does not
understand what
I am saying.•You may be
using the wrong
voice commands,
OR
•You may be
speaking too soon
or at the wrong
time.•Review the Phone voice
commands and the Media voice
commands at the beginning of
their respective sections.
•Be aware that the microphone
for SYNC is either in your rear
view mirror or in the headliner
just above the windshield.
SYNC does not
understand the
name of a song or
artist.•You may be
using the wrong
voice commands,
OR
•You may not be
saying the name
exactly as it is
saved, OR
•The system
may not be
reading the name
the same way you
are saying it.•Review the media voice
commands at the beginning of
the media section.
•Say the song or artist exactly
as listed. If you say, “Play Artist
Prince”, the system does not
play music by Prince and the
Revolution or Prince and the
New Power Generation.
•Make sure you are saying the
complete title, such as
“California remix featuring
Jennifer Nettles”.
•If the songs are saved in all
CAPS, you have to spell them.
LOLA requires you to say, “Play
L-O-L-A”.
•Do not use special characters
in the title as the system does
not recognize them.
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Voice command issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
SYNC does not
understand or is
calling the wrong
contact when I
want to make a
call.•You may be
using the wrong
voice commands,
OR
•You may not be
saying the name
exactly as it is
saved, OR
•Contacts in
your phonebook
may be very short
and similar, or
they may contain
special
characters, OR
•Your
phonebook
contacts may be
saved in CAPS.•Review the phone voice
commands at the beginning of
the phone section.
•Make sure you are saying the
contacts exactly as listed. For
example, if a contact is saved as
Joe Wilson, say “Call Joe
Wilson”.
•The system works better if
you list full names, such as “Joe
Wilson” rather than “Joe”.
•Do not use special characters
such as 123 or ICE, as the
system does not recognize them.
•If contacts are saved in CAPS,
you have to spell them. JAKE
requires you to say, “Call
J-A-K-E”.
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AppLink issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
AppLink Mobile
Applications:
When I select
Find New Apps,
SYNC does not
find any
applications.An AppLink
capable phone is
not connected to
SYNC.•Ensure you have a compatible
smartphone; an Android with OS
2.3 or higher or an iPhone 3GS
or newer with iOS 5.0 or higher.
•Additionally, ensure your
phone is paired and connected
to SYNC in order to find
AppLink-capable apps on your
device. iPhone users must also
connect to SYNC’s USB port
with an Apple USB cable.
My phone is
connected, but I
still cannot find
any apps.AppLink-enabled
apps are not
installed and
running on your
mobile device.•Ensure you have downloaded
and installed the latest version
of the app from your phone’s
app store. Ensure the app is
running on your phone.
•Some apps require you to
register or login on the app on
the phone before using them
with AppLink. Also, some may
have aFord SYNCsetting, so
check the app’s settings menu
on the phone.
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AppLink issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
My phone is
connected, my
app(s) are
running, but I still
cannot find any
apps.Sometime apps
do not properly
close and re-open
their connection
to SYNC, over
ignition cycles,
for example.•Closing and restarting apps
may help SYNC find the
application if you cannot
discover it inside the vehicle. On
an Android device, if apps have
anExit’ or ’Quit’ option, select
that then restart the app.
•If the app does not have that
option, you can also manually
Force Closethe app by going
to the phone’s settings menu,
selecting ’Apps.’ then finding the
particular app and choosing
’Force stop.’ Don’t forget to
restart the app afterwards, then
selectFind New Appson
SYNC.
•On an iPhone with iOS7+, to
force close an app, double tab
the home button then swipe up
on the app to close it. Tab the
home button again, then select
the app again to restart it. After
a few seconds, the app should
then appear in SYNC’s Mobile
App’s Menu.
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AppLink issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
My Android
phone is
connected, my
app(s) are
running, I
restarted them,
but I still cannot
find any apps.There is a
bluetooth bug on
some order
versions of the
Android OS that
may cause apps
that were found
on your previous
vehicle drive to
not be found
again if you have
not turned off
bluetooth.Reset the Bluetooth on your
phone by turning it off and then
turning Bluetooth back on. If
you are in your vehicle, SYNC
should be able to automatically
reconnect to your phone if you
press thePhonebutton.
My iPhone phone
is connected, my
app is running, I
restarted the app
but I still cannot
find it on SYNC.The USB
connection to
SYNC may need
to be reset.Unplug the USB cable from the
phone, wait a moment, and plug
the USB cable back in to the
phone. After a few seconds, the
app should appear in SYNC’s
Mobile Apps Menu. If not,
Force Closethe application
and restart it.
I have an Android
phone. I found
and started my
media app on
SYNC, but there
is no sound or
the sound is very
low.The bluetooth
volume on the
phone may be
low.Try increasing the Bluetooth
volume of the device by using
the device’s volume control
buttons which are most often
found on the side of the device.
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AppLink issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
I can only see
some of the
AppLink apps
running on my
phone listed in
SYNC’s Mobile
Apps Menu.Some Android
devices have a
limited number of
bluetooth ports
apps can use to
connect. If you
have more
AppLink apps on
your phone than
the number of
available
Bluetooth ports,
you will not see
all of your apps
listed in SYNC’s
mobile apps
menu.Force close or uninstall the apps
you do not want SYNC to find. If
the app has aFord SYNC
setting, disable that setting in
the app’s settings menu on the
phone.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
A. Phone
B. Navigation (or Information if your vehicle is not equipped with
Navigation)
C. Climate
D. Settings
E. Home
F. Information
G. Entertainment
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This system uses a four-corner strategy to provide quick access several
vehicle features and settings. The 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 phone status or the climate temperature.
Note:Some features are not available while your vehicle is moving.
Note:Your system is equipped with a feature that allows you to access
and control audio features for 30 minutes after you switch the ignition
off (and no doors open).
PHONE
Press to select any of the following:
•Making and Receiving Calls
•Quick Dial
•Phonebook
•Call History
•Text Messaging
•Settings
NAVIGATION
Press to select any of the following:
•My Home
•Favorites
•Previous Destinations
•Point of Interest
•Emergency
•Street Address
•Intersection
•City Center
•Map
•Edit Route
•Cancel Route
CLIMATE
Press to select any of the following:
•Driver Settings
•Recirculated Air
•Auto
•Dual
•Passenger Settings
•A/C
•Defrost
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SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
•Clock
•Display
•Sound
•Vehicle
•Settings
•Help
HOME
Press to access your home screen. Depending on your vehicle’s
option package and software, your screens may vary in
appearance from the descriptions in this section. Your features may also
be limited depending on your market. Check with your authorized dealer
for availability.
INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
•SYNC Services
•Sirius Travel Link
•Alerts
•Calendar
•SYNC Apps
If the icon is yellow, seeAlertsin theInformationsection of this
chapter.
ENTERTAINMENT
Press to select any of the following:
•AM
•FM
•SIRIUS
•CD
•USB
•BT Stereo
•SD Card
•A/V In
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Using the Touchscreen
To turn a feature on and off, just touch the graphic with your finger. To
get the best performance from the touch-sensitive controls:
•Make sure your hands are clean and dry.
•Press firmly on the center of a control graphic or menu item.
•Keep metal and other conductive material away from the surface of
the touchscreen.
Using Your Audio and Climate Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option package, you may also have these
controls on your bezel:
•Power:Switch the media or climate features off and on.
•VOL:Control the volume of playing media.
•SeekandTune:Use as you normally would in media modes.
•PRESETS:Press and hold a numbered button to store a radio or
Sirius station. Press to recall the stored station.
•Eject:Eject a CD from the entertainment system.
•Climate control:Control the temperature, fan speed and settings of
the climate control system.
•
MEDIA:Touch repeatedly to see all available media sources. If not on
an audio screen, the media change appears in the lower left status bar.
Using Your Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option package, you can use your
steering wheel controls to interact with the touchscreen system.
•VOL:Control the volume of audio output.
•VOICE:Press to start a voice session. Press again and hold to end a
voice session.
•SEEKandPHONE SEND:
•While in radio mode, press to seek between presets or press and
hold to seek between stations.
•While in USB or CD mode, press to seek between stations or press
and hold to fast seek.
•
While in phone mode, press to answer a call or switch between calls.
•SEEKandPHONE END:
•While in radio mode, press to seek between presets or press and
hold to seek between stations.
•While in USB or CD mode, press to seek between stations or press
and hold to fast seek.
•
While in phone mode, press to end a call or reject an incoming call.
See theSteering Wheelchapter for more information.
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