CD player FORD F-150 2018 User Guide

Sound Settings
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed,
or turns the feature off.
Speed
Compensated
Vol.
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.
Occupancy Mode
Stereo
Sound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
Media Player
This button is available when a media
device such as a Bluetooth Stereo or USB
device is the active audio source. Pressing
the button allows you to access the
following options for active devices only. Action and Description
Menu Item
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of
podcasts. When a podcast is playing, you can choose:
Podcast Speed
Faster
Normal
Slower
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of
audiobooks. When an audiobook is playing, you can choose:
Audiobook Speed
Faster
Normal
Slower
Cover art displays from your device ’s music
files. If no cover art for the files exists on the
device, then the Gracenote Database provides
cover art.
Media Player
Cover Art Priority
The Gracenote Database supplied cover art is
used for your music files. This overrides any
cover art from your device.
Gracenote®
Switches on and off Gracenote® to provide metadata information
such as genre, artist and album.
Gracenote®
Management
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Text messages from WhatsApp and Face-
book Messenger are not supported.
Your cell phone must support downloading
text messages through Bluetooth to receive
incoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
Audible text
messages do
not work on my
cell phone. Because each cell phone is different, refer
to your device's manual for the specific cell
phone you are pairing. In fact, there can be
differences between cell phones due to
brand, model, service provider and software
version.
This is a cell phone limita-
tion. USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Try
switching your device off, resetting it or
removing the battery, then reconnect it to
SYNC 3.
Possible device malfunc-
tion.
I am having
trouble
connecting my
device. Make sure you are using the manufacturer's
cable.
Make sure to correctly insert the USB cable
into the device and your vehicle's USB port.
Make sure that the device does not have
an auto-install program or active security
settings.
Make sure your device is unlocked before
connecting it to SYNC 3.
The device has a lock
screen enabled.
Make sure you are not leaving the device in
your vehicle during very hot or cold
temperatures.
This is a device limitation.
SYNC 3 does
not recognize
my device when
I start my
vehicle.
Make sure you connect the device to SYNC
3 and that you have started the media
player on your device.
This is a device-
dependent feature.
Bluetooth audio
does not
stream.
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USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
The device is not
connected. Try switching your device off, resetting it or
removing the battery, then reconnect it to
SYNC 3.
The device is in a bad
state.
Make sure that all song details are popu-
lated.
Your music files may not
contain the correct artist,
song title, album or genre
information.
SYNC 3 does
not recognize
music that is on
my device. Try replacing the corrupt file with a new
version.
The file may be
corrupted.
Some devices require you to change the
USB settings from mass storage to media
transfer protocol class.
The song may have
copyright protection that
does not allow it to play.
Convert the file to a supported format. See
Entertainment (page 499).
The file format is not
supported by SYNC 3.
Update media index. See
Settings (page
528).
The device needs to be
re-indexed.
Make sure your device is unlocked before
connecting it to SYNC 3.
The device has a lock
screen enabled.
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Try
switching your device off, resetting it or
removing the battery, then connect it back
to SYNC 3.
This is a device limitation.
When I connect
my device, I
sometimes do
not hear any
sound. To listen to Apple devices through USB,
select AirPlay from the devices Control
Center, then select Dock Connector.
To listen to Apple devices through
Bluetooth Stereo, select AirPlay from the
devices Control Center, then select SYNC.
Connect a compatible device or media
player.
The device or media
player is incompatible.
SYNC 3 does
not display the
song informa-
tion, repeat, or
shuffle buttons.
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Voice command issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
SYNC 3 applies the phonetic pronunciation
rules of the selected language to the
contact names stored on your cell phone.
You may not be saying
the name exactly as it
appears on your phone-
book.
The SYNC 3
voice control
system is having
trouble recog-
nizing foreign
names stored
on my cell
phone.
Helpful Hint: You can select your contact
manually. Press PHONE. Select the option
for phonebook and then contact name.
Press the soft-key option to hear it. SYNC
3 will read the contact name to you, giving
you some idea of the pronunciation it is
expecting.
SYNC 3 applies the phonetic pronunciation
rules of the selected language to the names
stored on your media player or USB flash
drive. It is able to make some exceptions
for very popular artist names (for example,
U2) such that you can always use the
English pronunciation for these artists.
You may be saying the
foreign names using the
currently selected
language for SYNC 3.
The SYNC 3
voice control
system is having
trouble recog-
nizing foreign
tracks, artists,
albums, genres
and playlist
names from my
media player or
USB flash drive.
SYNC 3 uses a synthetically generated
voice rather than pre-recorded human
voice.
SYNC 3 uses text-to-
speech voice prompt
technology.
The system
generates voice
prompts and
the pronunci-
ation of some
words may not
be accurate for
my language. SYNC 3 offers several new voice control
features for a wide range of languages.
Dialing a contact name directly from the
phonebook without pre-recording (for
example,
“call John Smith ”) or selecting a
track, artist, album, genre or playlist directly
from your media player (for example, "play
artist Madonna").
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General
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
SYNC 3 only supports four languages in a
single module for text display, voice control
and voice prompts. The country where you
bought your vehicle dictates the four
languages based on the most popular
languages spoken. If the selected language
is not available, SYNC 3 remains in the
current active language.
SYNC 3 does not support
the currently selected
language for the instru-
ment cluster and inform-
ation and entertainment
display.
The language
selected for the
instrument
cluster and
information and
entertainment
display does not
match the
SYNC 3
SYNC 3 offers several new voice control
features for a wide range of languages.
Dialing a contact name directly from the
phonebook without pre-recording (for
example,
“call John Smith ”) or selecting a
track, artist, album, genre or playlist directly
from your media player (for example, "play
artist Madonna").
language
(phone, USB,
Bluetooth
audio, voice
control and
voice prompts). SYNC 3 System Reset
The system has a System Reset feature that can be performed if the function of a SYNC
3 feature is lost. This reset is intended to restore functionality and will not erase any
information previously stored in the system (such as paired devices, phonebook, call
history, text messages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset, press and hold
the Seek Up (>>|) button while pressing and holding the Radio Power button. After
approximately 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the system
reset to complete. You may then resume using the SYNC 3 system.
For additional assistance with SYNC 3
troubleshooting, refer to the regional Ford
or Lincoln website.
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................416
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 417
Engine Specifications - 5.0L Modular - V8.....................................................................417
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 418
Entertainment..............................................499 AM/FM Radio..................................................... 500
Apps....................................................................... 508
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 507
CD (If equipped)............................................... 506
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 503
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........................................................501
Sources................................................................. 500
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 508
USB Ports............................................................. 508
Environment......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 224
Essential Towing Checks..........................304 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 310
Hitches.................................................................. 305
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............306
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 310
Safety Chains..................................................... 306
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 306
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 309
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 304
Using a Step Bumper....................................... 309
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 310
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................99
360-Degree Camera.......................................... 101
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 101
Blind Spot Information System.................... 102
Clearance Lamps ............................................... 101
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 99
Heated Exterior Mirrors .................................... 101
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 101
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 101
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 99Power-Folding Mirrors......................................
100
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors............................................................... 100
Puddle Lamps...................................................... 101
Spot Lamps........................................................... 101
Telescoping Mirrors........................................... 100
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................37 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 38
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 40
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 39
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................38
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 37
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 405
Floor Mats........................................................317
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 94
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 88
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................559
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 560
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 559
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................213
Front Fog Lamps............................................94
Front Passenger Sensing System
............49
Front Seat Armrest......................................160
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................184
Fuel Consumption........................................193
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 193
Fuel Economy...................................................... 193
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab.................................................................189
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................189
Fuel Filter - Diesel.......................................360
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
..................................360
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................184 Biodiesel................................................................ 185
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 186
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Roadside Assistance...................................321
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 322
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................322
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 322
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 321
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 321
Roadside Emergencies
...............................321
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 314
Running Out of Fuel....................................189 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 189
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 189
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................52
Safety Precautions......................................184
Satellite Radio
..............................................459
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 460
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............460
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................460
Troubleshooting.................................................. 461
Scheduled Maintenance Record............574
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................561
Seatbelt Extension........................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 42
Seatbelts...........................................................36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................41
Conditions of operation..................................... 42
Seats...................................................................151
Security..............................................................78
Selective Catalytic Reductant System...........................................................197
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System............................................................... 201Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and
Information..................................................... 200
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level............................... 197
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................... 199
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank...........197
Settings...........................................................528 911 Assist............................................................... 533
Ambient Lighting............................................... 540
Bluetooth.............................................................. 530
Clock...................................................................... 530
Display.................................................................... 541
General.................................................................. 538
Media Player........................................................ 529
Mobile Apps......................................................... 537
Navigation............................................................ 535
Phone..................................................................... 530
Radio...................................................................... 534
SiriusXM................................................................ 535
Sound..................................................................... 528
Valet Mode........................................................... 542
Vehicle................................................................... 540
Voice Control....................................................... 542
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 539
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Sitting in the Correct Position...................151
Sliding Windows
...........................................103
Power Sliding Back Window.......................... 103
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 398
Snowplowing.................................................318 Engine Temperature while Plowing............320
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 318
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 319
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 320
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 319
Snowplow Mode................................................. 318
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 320
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 405
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using a Slide-In Camper..................................... 13
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Using Power Running Boards....................82
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 82
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 82
Bounce-back......................................................... 83
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 83
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 82
Using Snow Chains....................................398
Using Stability Control...............................229 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 229
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................471
Audio Voice Commands................................... 471
Media Sources...................................................... 471
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........466 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 467
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 466
Phone Controls................................................... 467
Phone Voice Commands................................ 467
Using Traction Control................................227 Switching the System Off .............................. 227
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 227
Using Voice Recognition...........................464 Audio Voice Commands................................. 493
Climate Voice Commands............................. 494
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 464
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 497
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 496
Phone Voice Commands............................... 494
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 497
System Interaction and Feedback..............465
Voice Settings Commands............................ 498
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................331
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................373
General Information.......................................... 373
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................422
Vehicle Identification Number.................421
Vehicle Storage.............................................379 Battery................................................................... 380
Body....................................................................... 380
Brakes.................................................................... 380Cooling system..................................................
380
Engine.................................................................... 380
Fuel system......................................................... 380
General.................................................................. 380
Miscellaneous...................................................... 381
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 381
Tires........................................................................\
380
Ventilated Seats
...........................................160
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 143
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............421
Voice Control
...................................................86
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............108
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator................108
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 108
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................ 108
Automatic Regen Control Off....................... 108
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator.............................. 108
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 109
Check 4X4............................................................ 109
Cruise Control Indicator................................... 109
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 109
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 109
Electric Park Brake............................................. 109
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 109
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................. 109
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 110
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 110
Front Airbag........................................................... 110
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 110
Headlamp High Beam Indicator.................... 110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 110
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................110
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
................................................................... 110
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 110
Parking Lamps....................................................... 111
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