USB FORD EXPLORER 2011 5.G MyFord Touch User Guide
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Indexing is the way SYNC® categorizes the music it finds on your media player. By indexing the music,  
SYNC can play selections by track, artist, album or genre categories. SYNC automatically indexes your music 
every time a media player with new music on it is connected to SYNC through the USB port. This may take 
only a few seconds, but if your player holds thousands of songs, indexing may take longer to complete.
entertainment
set yo Ur radio presets
manually
•	 Touch	the	Entertainment	corner	on 	 
the touch screen (red area, lower left)
•	 Touch	FM
•	 Touch	Direct	Tune
•	 Enter	the	desired	station	and	touch	Enter
•	 Touch	Presets	and	then	touch	and	hold	one 	 
of the memory preset buttonsn to save it.   
You will hear a brief mute and the sound   
will return when the station is saved
a utomatically
•	 Touch	the	Entertainment	corner	on 	 
the touch screen (red area, lower left)
•	 Touch	FM
•	 Touch	Options
•	 Touch	Auto	Presets	(AST)	to	have	the	system 	
automatically store the six strongest stations 
in your current location
Gain	access	to	any	audio	source	by	voice	and	even	control	how	each	operates, 	like	 
changing radio stations, CD tracks or music on your digital media player and more.
BrinG in yoUr own mUsic
CD — select	to	access	the	CD	menu	to	Advance, 	Reverse,	
Scan, 	Shuffle	or	Repeat, 	plus	access	Options	to	adjust	the 	
sound settings, text display and compression settings
USB — select to access a music source plugged into   
the USB port of the media hub, such as a digital media   
player or thumb drive
Note: If your digital music source has a name such as   
“Joe’s	iPod,” 	that	is	what	will	appear	on	the	screen.
Bluetooth® Streaming — select to access   
audio streaming wirelessly from a paired, Bluetooth-
enabled mobile phone
SD Card — select to access media (audio/pictures)   
available on an SD Card inserted into the media hub
A/V In —  select to access audio/video from what’s   
plugged	into	the	A/V	jacks	of	the	media	hub, 	such	as	a	 
digital	video	camera	or	gaming	system. 	Must	be	in	Park	 
to view video        
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General tips
tips For UsinG v oice
Speak commands in a smooth, 
confident and normal pace,   
directing your voice at the   
SYNC microphone located in   
the headliner. Avoid “ahhs”   
or “umms” when speaking   
a command.
Say, “What can I say?” if you need   
an audible list of voice commands   
for the current mode (e.g., Phone,   
Radio, USB).
Ensure the vehicle interior 
is quiet (windows closed, 
passengers aren’t talking).
U sinG the to Uch screen
Be sure to use these tips when operating the system:
•	 Ensure	that	your	hands	are	clean, 	dry	and	free	 
of moisture
•	 Press	and	release	on	the	features	you	want
•	 Notice	how	the	system	responds	before	continuing
•	 Avoid	any	continuously	rapid	pressing	of	the	  same button
•	 Clean	the	display	with	a	clean, 	soft	cloth	such	as	 
one used for cleaning glasses. Your vehicle is equipped 
with one. If dirt or fingerprints are still visible, apply 
a small amount of alcohol to the cloth. Do not pour/
spray alcohol onto the display. Do not use detergent 
or any type of solvent to clean the display
Touch Settings to configure certain vehicle settings   
(if equipped), such as:
•	 Ambient	Lighting	color	and	intensity
•	 Door	Keypad	Code
•	 Rear	View	Camera	delay	and	guidelines
•	 Enable	Valet	Mode
•	 Vehicle	Health	Report	automatic	reminders	  and mileage intervals
Be patient. In-vehicle touch-screen technology is new and evolving. Inspired in part by the 
devices you’re already familiar with using – like smartphones – the touch screen in your vehicle 
is built to a durable, automotive standard and designed to perform in extreme temperatures.
settinG the clock
The clock is large and prominent at the top center   
of the touch screen. Changing the time is simple:
•	 Touch	Settings	>	Clock
•	 Touch	the	+	or	–	triangles	to	adjust
•	 Touch	AM	or	PM
         Say all the words of a command   
     in the correct order (e.g., “Call 
John Doe”; “Find an address”). Upon pressing 
 on the 
 
steering wheel, make sure   
to wait for the SYNC
® “tone”  
before speaking a command.               
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voice c ommands
toUch the  v
oice BUtton on the steerinG wheel, and then say:
Virtually	anything	you	can	do	by	touch, 	you	can	also	do	by	voice	to	keep	your	hands	on	the	wheel	  
and	eyes	on	the	road. 	The	system	recognizes	over	10,000	commands. 	Here	are	the	most	common:
Basic commands 
•	 What	can	I	say?
•	 List	of	commands
•	 Main	menu
•	 Previous
•	 Next
•	 Go	back 	
•	 Exit 	
•	 Help
•	 Vehicle	health
phone
•	 Phone	list	of	commands
•	 Dial
•	 Call	
•	 Call	voicemail
•	 Do	not	disturb	
•	 Listen	to	text	message*
entertainment
•	 Audio	list	of	commands*
•	 Audio	
•	 Radio:
	 –	 	 FM	<87.7-107.9>
	 –	FM	preset	<#>
•	 CD:
	 –	 	 Play	track	<1-512>
	 –	Shuffle	
ervices
Must	say	 “Services” 	first,	and	then:
•	 What	can	I	say?
•	 Traffic
•	 Directions
•	 Business	search
•	 Operator	(for directions or business search)
•	 Favorites
•	 News, 	sports,	weather, 	horoscopes,	  
stock quotes, movies or travel
•	 Help
climate 
•	 Climate	control	list	of	commands
•	 Climate	
•	 Climate	my	temperature
•	 Climate	temperature	<60-85>	degrees
*	Phone-dependent	feature.
•	 USB:
	 –	Play	song	
	 –	Play	album	
•	 SiriusXM:
	 –	
	 –	Preset	<#>
*			 You	can	also	get	detailed	lists	of	commands	for 	
radio, USB, Bluetooth®	audio, 	SiriusXM	and	SD	Card.         
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Fordowner.com
Log on to FordOwner.com to  
access online versions of your   
glove compartment materials.
After you’ve been up and running with SYNC®, you may wish to explore   
a little more about the system. To help you, several resources are available.
cU stomer a ssistance
To speak to someone directly, Monday through Friday,   
from	8:00	a.m. 	to	5:00	p.m.	(local	time):
•	 800-392-FORD	(3673)
•	 800-232-5952	(TDD	for	the	hearing	impaired)
•	 Once	connected, 	follow	the	voice	prompts	for	SYNC 	 
by	selecting	#1, 	then	#3,	then	#1
syncmyride.com
Log on to SyncMyRide.com to set   
up a SYNC Owner Account and set 
preferences	for	Vehicle	Health	Report 	
and	SYNC	Services. 	Explore	the	 
interactive owner support available:
•	 Text	and	video-based	info	from 	
feature overview to troubleshooting
•	 Index-card-style	presentation 	 
of info, similar to a baseball card   
or food label
•	 Sharing	info	via	email, 	mobile,	 
print or Facebook
reso Urces
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones/MyFord Touch®/MyLincoln TouchTM/other devices, 
even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Specifications and descriptions contained within are based upon the most current 
information available at time of release. All names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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