pairing phone FORD F-150 2020 Owners Manual

USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are
dependent on your cellular phone's
functionality. At a minimum, most cellular
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology
support the following functions:
•
Answering an incoming call.
• Ending a call.
• Dialing a number.
• Redialing.
• Call waiting notification.
• Caller ID.
Other features, such as text messaging
using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features.
Pairing a Phone
Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNC
allows you to make and receive hands-free
calls.
Note: Make sure to switch on the ignition
and the radio. Shift the transmission into
park (P) for automatic transmission or first
gear for manual transmission.
Using the Audio System
Note: To scroll through the menus, press
the up and down arrows on your audio
system.
1. Make sure to switch on your phone's Bluetooth feature before starting the
search. See your device's manual if
necessary.
2. Press the Settings button.
3. Select Bluetooth from the menu.
4. Press the
OK button.
5. Select the option to add. This starts the pairing process. 6. When a message to begin pairing
appears in the audio display, search for
SYNC on your device.
Depending on your phone's capability and
your market, the system may prompt you
with questions, such as setting the current
phone as the primary phone and
downloading your phonebook.
Using Voice Commands Make sure to switch on your
phone's Bluetooth feature
before starting the search. See
your device's manual if necessary.
Press the voice button and when
prompted say: Action and Descrip-
tion
Voice Command
Follow the instruc-
tions on the audio
display.
Pair Phone
Phone Voice Commands Press the voice button. You can
do things like place a phone call
and access text messages.
When prompted, say a command. See the
following table for examples of
commands. Voice Command
___ List of Commands
Help
Call ___
Dial ___
Text Messages
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Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the
First Time
Go to the settings menu on your cell phone
and switch Bluetooth on.
Select the phone option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Add Phone.
Note: A prompt alerts you to search for your
vehicle on your cell phone.
2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note: A number appears on your cell phone
and on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the number on your cell phone matches the number on the
touchscreen.
Note: The touchscreen indicates that you
have successfully paired your cell phone.
4. Download the phonebook from your cell phone when you are prompted.
Note: If you pair more than one cell phone,
use the phone settings to specify the
primary phone. You can change this setting
at any time.
Using Your Cell Phone
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list of
previous calls.
Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up your
contacts. Use the List button to
alphabetically sort your contacts. Change Phone
Display the list of paired or connected
devices that you can select.
Phone Settings
Change ring tones, alerts or pair another
phone.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tones
and alerts off.
Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
Mute
Mute the microphone when in a call or
voice recognition session.
Text Messaging
Setting Text Message Notification
iOS
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell
phone.
2. Select Bluetooth.
3. Select the information icon to the right
of your vehicle.
4. Switch text message notification on.
Android
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell phone.
2. Select Bluetooth.
3. Select the profiles option.
4. Select the phone profile.
5. Switch text message notification on.
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof............109
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................427
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel................428
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................428
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................429
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L.............................430
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................70
MyKey ™.............................................................67
Principle of Operation......................................... 67
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Navigation.......................................................527 Changing the Format of the Map................529
cityseeker............................................................... 531
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 532
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 532
Route Guidance................................................. 529
Setting a Destination....................................... 528
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 532
Zoom...................................................................... 529
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........556 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 556
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 558
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Off-Road Driving..........................................324 Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............325
Crossing Obstacles........................................... 326
Hill Climbing........................................................ 326
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................363
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - Diesel...................... 362
See: Engine Oil Check - Gasoline.................361
Opening and Closing the Hood..............355
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................342
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........342
Overhead Console........................................178
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................102 P
Parking Aids...................................................242
Principle of Operation...................................... 242
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................82 SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 82
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 82
Perchlorate........................................................16
Personal Safety System ™.........................50
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 50
Phone...............................................................525 Android Auto........................................................ 527
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 527
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 526
Text Messaging................................................... 526
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 526
Post-Crash Alert System..........................335
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 72
Power Running Boards
................................86
Power Seats....................................................161 Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 162
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 162
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................373
Power Windows............................................103 Accessory Delay.................................................. 104
Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
One-Touch Up or Down................................... 103
Window Lock....................................................... 104
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................274
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 277
Blocked Sensors................................................. 277
Distance Indication and Alert........................ 276
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 275
Protecting the Environment
........................19
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................231
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Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................371
Transmission Code Designation............432
Transmission...................................................217
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................335
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................356
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel.............................................................357
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................358
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................359
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
..................360
Unique Driving Characteristics................190
Universal Garage Door Opener.................171 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............171
USB Port
.........................................................487
Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control.............254
Automatic Cancellation................................... 257
Blocked Sensor................................................... 259
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 257
Changing the Set Speed................................. 257
Detection Issues.................................................258
Following a Vehicle........................................... 255
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop................................................................... 256
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 258
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 257
Park Brake Application.................................... 258
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 257
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............255
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................... 255
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 256
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 258
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 255
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........260
System Not Available...................................... 259
Using Four-Wheel Drive
............................223
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 223
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 227How Your Vehicle Differs From Other
Vehicles............................................................ 226
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System.............................................................. 224
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 223
Using Hill Descent Control........................241 Hill descent modes............................................ 241
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................70
Using Power Running Boards
...................86
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 86
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 86
Bounce-back.......................................................... 87
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 87
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 86
Using Snow Chains.....................................407
Using Stability Control...............................239 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 239
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
............................................................495
Audio Voice Commands................................. 496
Media Sources.................................................... 495
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............491 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 492
Pairing a Phone................................................... 491
Phone Controls................................................... 492
Phone Voice Commands................................. 491
Using Traction Control...............................237 Switching the System Off .............................. 237
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 237
Using Voice Recognition
...........................489
Apps........................................................................\
. 512
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction.......................................................... 513
Climate.................................................................. 509
Entertainment.................................................... 508
General.................................................................. 507
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 489
Navigation.............................................................. 511
Phone...................................................................... 510
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 512
System Interaction and Feedback.............490
Voice Settings...................................................... 513
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