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Front fog lamps......................................101
Turn signal control....................................101
Interior lamps........................................102
Windows and Mirrors 103
Power windows.......................................103
Exteriormirrors......................................104
Interiormirrors.......................................107
Sun visors..........................................107
Moonroof...........................................108
Instrument Cluster 110
Gauges.............................................110
Warning lamps and indicators............................111
Audible warnings and indicators..........................116
Information Displays 117
Controls............................................117
Trip computer........................................121
Information messages..................................129
Audio System 138
MyFord™ system.....................................140
Auxiliary input jack....................................147
USBport ...........................................149
Satellite radio information...............................150
Climate Control 153
Manual heating and air conditioning........................153
Dual automatic temperature control........................155
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................158
Rear window defroster.................................161
Cabin air filter.......................................161
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When you select: You can:
G. OK Allows you to confirm commands with special
phone and media features. If your vehicle is
equipped with SYNC, refer to theSYNC
chapter for more information.
H. Eject Eject the CD.
I. Power and Volume Press the power control to turn the system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
J. CLOCK Set the time. Use the center arrow controls to
move between options and set time.
K. SOUND Allows you to adjust the sound settings
(Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance).
1. Press Menu.
2. Scroll until Audio is selected and press OK.
3. Scroll to select Sound and press OK.
L. MENU Allows you to access many functions of the
audio system. Refer toMenu structure
following this table.
M. PHONE Access SYNC phone features.
N. AUX Access your auxiliary input jack. Refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
O. SIRIUS Access SIRIUS satellite radio features.
Menu Structure
Note:Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly
different, not at all or on-screen and able to be selected using the
function buttons.
Press MENU.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options (if
active).
Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press the left arrow to exit a
menu.
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WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. Hard objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio extension
cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be
safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) allows you to
connect and play music from your portable
music player through the vehicle speakers. You
can use any portable music player designed for
use with headphones. Your audio extension
cable must have male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end.
1. Make sure the vehicle, radio and portable music player are turned off
and the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the AIJ.
3. Turn on the radio. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Turn on your portable music player and adjust its volume to 1/2.
6. Press AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears in the display. You should
hear music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the
volume level of the FM station or CD. Do this by switching back and
forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls.
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Radio Voice Commands
If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on the
steering wheel controls. When prompted, say any of the
commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after the
tone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the following chart.
“RADIO”
“<87.9–107.9>” “FM autoset preset <#>”
“<87.9–107.9> HD”
1“FM preset <#>”
“<530–1710>” “FM1”
“AM” “FM 1 preset <#>”
“AM <530–1710>” “FM2”
“AM autoset” “FM 2 preset <#>”
“AM autoset preset <#>” “HD <#>”
1
“AM preset <#>” “Preset <#>”
“Browse”2“Radio off”
“FM” “Radio on”
“FM <87.9–107.9>” “Set PTY”
“FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>”
1“Tune”3
“FM autoset” “Help”1If available2If you have said, “Browse”, refer toBrowsing device contentearlier
in this section.
3If you have said, “Tune”, refer to the following “Tune” chart.
“TUNE”
“<87.9–107.9>” “FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>”*
“<87.9-107.9> HD <#>”* “FM autoset”
“<530–1710>” “FM autoset preset <#>”
“AM” “FM preset <#>”
“AM <530–1710>” “FM1”
“AM autoset” “FM 1 preset <#>”
“AM autoset preset <#>” “FM2”
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Voice Commands
If you are listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice
button on the steering wheel controls. When prompted, say any
of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice button
and, after the tone, say “Sirius”, then any of the commands in the
following chart.
“SIRIUS”
“<0–233>” “SAT 3”
“” “SAT 3 preset <#>”
“Preset <#>” “SAT preset <#>”
“SAT” “Sirius off”
“SAT 1” “Sirius on”
“SAT 1 preset <#>” “Sports game”
1
“SAT 2” “Tune”2
“SAT 2 preset <#>” “Help”1Late availability:If you have said, “Sports game”, refer to the
following “Sports game” chart.
2If you have said, “Tune”, refer to the following “Tune” chart.
“SPORTS GAME”
“Tune to the game”
“Tune to the game”
“Tune to the game”
“Tune to the game”
“Help”
“TUNE”
“<0–233>”
“”
“Preset <#>”
“SAT”
“SAT 1”
“SAT 1 preset <#>”
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charged. You also need an audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in.
(3.5 mm) connectors at one end and a RCA jack at the other.
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio and portable device are
turned off.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end into the adaptor in one of the two
left A/V input jacks (white or red) inside the center console.
3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned
station from the FM tab or the CD tab (if there is a CD already
loaded into the system.) Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening
level.
4. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
5. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select the A/V in tab.
(You should hear audio from your portable music player although it
may be low.)
6. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between
the controls.
In order to playback video from your iPodor iPhone(if compatible),
you must have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable
(available for purchase from Apple). When the cable is connected to
your iPodor iPhone, plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and
the USB port.
Note:For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
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Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and that
the transmission is in P (Park).
1. Press Menu > Settings > Phone > Bluetooth Devices > Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to ON and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. Refer to your phone’s user guide if necessary.
3. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC on the screen. The display indicates when the
pairing is successful.
4. The system asks you if you want to download your phone book.
Depending on your phone’s capability, you may be prompted with
additional options. For more information on your phone’s capability, refer
to your phone’s user guide and visit the website.
Making Calls
Press the voice button. When prompted, say “Call ” or
say “Dial”, then the desired number.
To end the call or exit phone mode, press and hold the phone
button.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call information appears
in the display if it’s available.
Accept the call by pressing Accept on the touchscreen or by
pressing the phone button on your steering wheel controls.
Reject the call by pressing Reject on the touchscreen or by pressing and
holding the phone button on your steering wheel controls.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs it as a missed call.
Phone Menu Options
Press the top left corner on your touchscreen to select from the
following options:
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Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 436
Sending new text messages ..... 494
Setting a destination ................ 521
Setting a destination by
voice ........................................... 522
Setting the clock ............... 140, 510
Setting your wallpaper ............. 510
Side air curtain ........................... 58
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 58
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 140, 475
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 478
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 502
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 504
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 50
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ........................................... 364
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 370, 375
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 371
Stability system ......................... 227
Starting your vehicle ................ 198
jump starting .......................... 283
push button start system ....... 196
Steering wheel ............................ 90
controls ...................................... 92
tilting ................................... 90–91
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 51Supported media file types ...... 487
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 487
SYNCcustomer support ......... 404
SYNCServices ................. 429, 498
System settings ......................... 512
T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ........ 153, 155, 157
Text messaging ................. 415, 494
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 416, 418
Third-row power fold seat ....... 182
Tilt steering wheel ................ 90–91
Tires ........................... 341–342, 362
alignment ................................ 355
care .......................................... 341
changing .......................... 362, 364
checking the pressure ............ 351
inflating ................................... 349
label ......................................... 348
replacing .................................. 353
rotating .................................... 356
safety practices ....................... 354
sidewall information ............... 343
snow tires and chains ............ 357
spare tire ................................. 362
terminology ............................. 342
tire grades ............................... 342
treadwear ........................ 341, 351
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 519
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