FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owners Manual

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is availableon vehicles equipped with navigation andonly in select markets. You must activateand subscribe to receive SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link information. It helps youlocate the best gas prices, find movielistings, get current traffic alerts, view theweather map, get accurate ski conditionsand see current sports scores. See Apps(page 538).
The system calculates a reasonableefficient route based on available speedlimits, traffic, and road conditions. You mayknow a local short cut that is more efficientat a given time than the route provided bySYNC 3, but you should expect a slightdifference in minutes or miles with theSYNC 3 route.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates areavailable for purchase through yourdealership, by calling 1-866-462-8837 inthe United States and Canada or01-800-557-5539 in Mexico. You can alsovisit:
Website
www.navigation.com/sync
You need to specify the make and modelof your vehicle to determine if there is anupdate available.
HERE is the digital map provider for thenavigation application. If you find map dataerrors, you may report them directly toHERE by going towww.here.com/mapcreator. HEREevaluates all reported map errors andresponds with the result of theirinvestigation by e-mail.
Map coverage includes the USA (includingPuerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),Canada and Mexico.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,and touch screen control of SYNC 3AppLink enabled smartphone apps. Oncean app is running through AppLink, you cancontrol main features of the app throughvoice commands and steering wheelcontrols.
Note:Available AppLink enabled apps willvary by market.
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone via Bluetooth to SYNC 3 toaccess AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port.
Note:For information on available apps,supported smartphone devices andtroubleshooting tips please visit:
Websites
owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Note:Make sure you have an active accountfor the app that you have downloaded.Some apps will work automatically with nosetup. Other apps will want you to configureyour personal settings and personalize yourexperience by creating stations or favorites.We recommend you do this at home oroutside of your vehicle.
Note:We encourage you to review thesmartphone app’s terms of service andprivacy policies because Ford is notresponsible for your app or its use of data.
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Note:AppLink is a native SYNC systemfeature. Accessing mobile apps throughAppLink is only possible when Android Autoor Apple CarPlay are disabled. Some appsmay only be accessible in the car throughApplink and others only through AndroidAuto or Apple CarPlay. Please refer to theSmartphone Connectivity information todisable Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Note:In order to use an app with SYNC 3,the App needs to be running in thebackground of your phone. If you shut downthe app on your phone, it shuts down theapp on SYNC 3 as well.
Note:If a SYNC 3 AppLink compatible appis not shown in the Apps Domain, make surethe required app is running on the mobiledevice.
Action and Descrip-tionMenu Item
SYNC 3 will searchand connect tocompatible app(s)running on yourmobile device.
Connect MobileApps
Enabling SYNC 3 Mobile Apps
In order to enable mobile apps, SYNC 3requires user consent to send and receiveapp authorization information and updatesusing the data plan associated with theconnected device.
The connected device sends data to Fordin the United States. The information isencrypted and includes your VIN, SYNC 3module number, odometer, usagestatistics and debugging information. Weretain this data for only as long asnecessary to provide this service,troubleshoot, and improve products andservices and to offer you products andservices that may interest you whereallowed by law.
Note:You must enable mobile apps foreach connected device the first time youselect a mobile app using the system.
Note:Ford reserves the right to limitfunctionality or deactivate mobile apps atany time.
Note:Standard data rates apply. Ford isnot 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.
You can enable and disable apps throughsettings. See Settings (page 541).
App Permissions
The system organizes the App permissionsinto groups. You can grant these grouppermissions individually. You can changea permission group status any time whennot driving, by using the settings menu.While in the settings menu, you can alsosee the data included in each group.
When you launch an app using SYNC 3,the system may ask you to grant certainpermissions, for example Vehicleinformation, Driving characteristics, GPSand Speed, and/or Push notifications. Youcan enable all groups or none of themduring the initial app permissions prompts.The settings menu offers individual grouppermission control.
Note:You are only prompted to grantpermissions the first time you use an appwith SYNC 3.
Note:If you disable group permissions,apps will still be enabled to work with SYNC3 unless you deactivate All Apps in thesettings menu.
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SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note:SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link maynot be available in all markets.
Note:In order to use SiriusXM Traffic andTravel Link, your vehicle must havenavigation.
Note:A paid subscription is required toaccess and use these features. Go towww.siriusxm.com/travellink for moreinformation.
Note:Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic andclick on Coverage map and details for acomplete listing of all traffic areas coveredby SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.
Note:Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsiblefor any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXMTraffic and Travel Link services or its use invehicles.
When you subscribe to SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link, it can help you locate thebest gas prices, find movie listings, getcurrent traffic alerts, view the currentweather map, get accurate ski conditionsand see scores to current sports games.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Touch these buttons to identify traffic incidents on your route,near your vehicle’s current location or near any of your favoriteplaces, if programmed.
Traffic on Route
Traffic Nearby
Touch this button to view fuel prices at stations close to yourvehicle’s location or on an active navigation route.Fuel Prices
Touch this button to view nearby movie theaters and theirshow times, if available.Movie Listings
Touch this button to view the nearby weather, current weather,or the five-day forecast for the chosen area.Weather
Select to see the weather map,which can show storms, radarinformation, charts and winds.
Map
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select to choose from a listing ofweather locations.Area
Touch this button to view scores and schedules from a varietyof sports. You can also save up to 10 favorite teams for easieraccess. The score automatically refreshes when a game is inprogress.
Sports Info
Touch this button to view ski conditions for a specific area.Ski Conditions
SETTINGS
Under this menu, you can access andadjust the settings for many of the systemfeatures. To access additional settings,swipe the screen left or right.
Sound
Pressing this button allows you to adjustthe following:
Sound Settings
Returns Treble, Midrange, and Bass sound settings to factory levels.Reset All
Adjusts the high frequency level.Treble
Adjusts the middle frequency level.Midrange
Adjusts the low frequency level.Bass
Adjusts the sound ratio from side to side or front to back.Balance / Fade
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed,or turns the feature off.SpeedCompensatedVol.
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.Occupancy Mode
StereoSound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
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Media Player
This button is available when a mediadevice such as a Bluetooth Stereo or USB
device is the active audio source. Pressingthe button allows you to access thefollowing options for active devices only.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed ofpodcasts. When a podcast is playing, you can choose:Podcast Speed
FasterNormalSlower
For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed ofaudiobooks. When an audiobook is playing, you can choose:Audiobook Speed
FasterNormalSlower
Cover art displays from your device’s musicfiles. If no cover art for the files exists on thedevice, then the Gracenote Database providescover art.
Media PlayerCover Art Priority
The Gracenote Database supplied cover art isused for your music files. This overrides anycover art from your device.
Gracenote®
Switches on and off Gracenote® to provide metadata informationsuch as genre, artist, album.Gracenote®Management
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.Gracenote® Data-base Info
This allows you to view the manufacturer and model number of yourmedia device.Device Informa-tion
Erase the stored in media information in order to re-index.Update MediaIndex
Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and downarrows on either side of the screen. Thearrows on the left adjust the hour andarrows on the right adjust the minute. Youcan then select AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features:
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select how time displays.Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.Auto Time ZoneUpdateThis feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.Reset Clock toGPS Time
The system automatically saves anyupdates you make to the settings.Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to accessthe following:
ActionMenu Item
Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all devices and does not permitnew connections.Bluetooth
You must activate Bluetooth to pair aBluetooth-enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetoothdevice is the same as pairing a phone.SeePairing a Device in Phone settings for howto pair a device and the available options.
Phone
Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone withthe system before using the functions inhands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device tobegin pairing. See your phone’s manual ifnecessary.
To add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for thesystem on your phone.
3. Select your vehicle's make and modelas it displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to givethe system permission to accessinformation. To check your phone’scompatibility, see your phone’s manualor visit the website.
Alternatively, to add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
Then select:
Discover Other Bluetooth Devices
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Select your phone's name when itappears on the touchscreen.
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3. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to givethe system permission to accessinformation. To check your phone’scompatibility, see your phone’s manualor visit the website.
Other features, such as text messagingusing Bluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone’s compatibility,see your phone’s manual or visit thewebsite:
Website
owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Once you have paired a device you canadjust the following options.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
View Devices
You can then select:
You can add a Bluetooth-enabled device by following the steps inthe previous table.Add a BluetoothDevice
You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. You thenhave the following options:
Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of theseoptions to interact with the selected device.Connect
Disconnect
Allows you to see phone and device information.Device Informa-tion
Allows you to select this device to be your preferred device.Make Primary
Removes the selected device from the system.Delete
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Manage Contacts
You can then select:
Enable this option to have SYNC 3 periodically re-download yourphonebook to keep your contact list up to date.Auto-DownloadContacts
Choose how you would like the system to display your contacts. Youcan choose:Sort By:
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Last NameFirst Name
Select this option to re-download your contact list manually.Re-downloadContacts
Select this option to delete the in vehicle contact list. Deleting thein vehicle list does not erase the contact list on the connected phone.Delete Contacts
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Set Phone Ringtone
You can then select:
No sound plays when a call comes to your phone.No Ringtone
The currently selected ringtone on your phone plays when you receivea call. This option may not be available for all phones. If this optionis available, it is the default setting.
Use Phone Ring-tone
You can also select one of the three available ringers.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Text Messaging
You can then select:
No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.No Alert(Silence)
You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
When enabled, a voice prompt alerts you when you receive a newmessage.Voice Readout
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You can enable and disable the following options as well:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for theduration of the phone call even when the phone call is in privacy.Mute Audio inPrivacy
When enabled, an alert displays that your phone is roaming whenyou attempt to place a call.RoamingWarning
When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phoneis running low.Low BatteryNotification
911 Assist
Note:This service is only available in theUnited States and Canada.
Select this button to modify the on or offsetting for this feature. If the mobilephone’s contacts have been downloaded,you can adjust the following option:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device's phone-book as emergency contacts for quick access at the end of the 911Assist call process.
Set EmergencyContacts
Radio
This button is available if a Radio sourcesuch as AM or FM is the active mediasource. Pressing the button allows you toaccess the following features:
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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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