steering wheel FORD GT 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voice
commands, to control features like audio.
By using voice commands, you can keep
your hands on the wheel and your eyes on
the road.
You can access each feature controlled by
SYNC 3 through a variety of commands. To activate the SYNC 3 voice
commands push the voice
button on the steering wheel and
wait for the prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it can
be the name of anything, such as artist, the
name of contact or number. The context
and the description of the command tell
you what to say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work for
every feature, these commands are: Action and Description
Voice Command
Brings you to the main menu.
Main Menu
Returns you to the previous screen.
Go back
Ends the voice session.
Cancel
Gives you a list of possible voice commands.
List of Commands
You can name any feature and the system gives a list of
commands available for the feature. For example, you could
say:
___ List of Commands
Phone List of Commands
Navigation List of Commands
You can use this command to view the next page of options on
any screen where multiple pages of choices are given.
Next Page
You can use this command to view the previous page of options
on any screen where multiple pages of choices are given.
Previous Page
Gives you available commands you can use on the current
screen.
Help
Included here are some of the most
popular commands for each SYNC 3
feature. Audio Voice Commands
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
audio voice commands it can be a radio
frequency number or the name of a artist,
album, song or a genre.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
You can also sort the calls by selecting the drop down menu at
the top of the screen. You can choose: Missed
Outgoing
Incoming
All
All of your contacts from your phone display in alphabetical
order.
Contacts
B
Selecting this button allows
you to choose a specific letter
to view.
A-Z Jump
Displays the name of your phone and takes you to the phone
settings options.
Phone
Settings
C
From this menu, you can pair subsequent devices, set ring tones
and alerts. See Settings (page 238).
Displays all recent text messages.
Text
Messages
D
Use this keypad to dial in a phone number.
Phone
Keypad
E
Use the backspace button to delete numbers.
Press this button to begin a
call.
Call
Touch this button to send all calls directly to your voicemail.
Calls are rejected if you do not have voicemail set up on your
phone. New text message notifications are not displayed on the
screen and all ringtones and alerts are set to silent.
Do Not
Disturb
F
Users with phones having voice services
may see a button to access the feature.
For example, iPhone users see a Siri button.
A press and hold of the voice button on the
steering wheel also accesses this feature.
Note: Certain features are
speed-dependent and not available when
your vehicle is moving.
Making Calls
There are many ways to make calls from
the SYNC 3 system, including using voice
commands. See
Using Voice
Recognition (page 214). You can use the
touchscreen to place calls as well.
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To call a number in your contacts,
select:
Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select the
name of the contact you
want to call. Any numbers
stored for that contact
display along with any
stored contact photos. You
can then select the
number that you want to
call. The system begins the
call.
Contacts
To call a number from your recent calls,
select: Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select an
entry that you want to call.
The system begins the call.
Recent Call
List
To call a number that is not stored in
your phone, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Select the digits of the
number you wish to call.
Phone
Keypad
The system begins the call.
Call
Pressing the backspace button deletes the
last digit you typed.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone
sounds. Caller information appears in the
display if it is available. To accept the call, select: Menu Item
Accept
Note: You can also accept the call by
pressing the phone button on the steering
wheel.
To reject the call, select: Menu Item
Reject
Note: You can also reject the call by
pressing the phone button on the steering
wheel.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC 3
logs it as a missed call.
During a Phone Call
During a phone call, the contacts name
and number display on the screen along
with the call duration.
The phone status items are also visible:
• Signal Strength.
• Battery.
• 911 Assist (United States and Canada
only). See Settings (page 238).
You can select any of the following during
an active phone call:
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Item
Immediately end a
phone call. You can
also press the
button on the
steering wheel.
End Call
Press this to access
the phone keypad.
Keypad
You can switch the
microphone off so
the caller does not
hear you.
Mute Item
Privacy Transfer the call to
the cell phone or
back to SYNC 3.
Text Messaging
Note: Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are cell
phone-dependent features.
Note: Certain features in text messaging
are speed-dependent and not available
when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over
3 mph (5 km/h).
Receiving a Text Message
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen displays a
pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by your cell phone. You can select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Have SYNC 3 read the message to you.
Hear It
View the text on the touchscreen.
View
To call the sender.
Call
You can select from 15 preset messages. Press the message
that you would like to use and confirm to send the message.
SYNC 3 confirms when the message is sent successfully.
Reply
To exit the screen.
Close
Smartphone Connectivity (If Equipped)
SYNC 3 allows you to use Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto to access your phone.
When you use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, you can:
• Make calls.
• Send and receive messages.
• Listen to music.
• Use your phone's voice assistant. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto disable
some SYNC 3 features.
Most Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
features use mobile data.
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or
newer with iOS 7.1 or newer. Updating to
the latest iOS version is recommended.
1. Plug your phone into a USB port. See
USB Port
(page 202).
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APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,
and touch screen control of SYNC 3
AppLink enabled smartphone apps. Once
an app is running through AppLink, you can
control main features of the app through
voice commands and steering wheel
controls.
Note:
Available AppLink enabled apps will
vary by market.
Note: You must pair and connect your
smartphone via Bluetooth to SYNC 3 to
access AppLink.
Note: iPhone users need to connect the
phone to the USB port.
Note: For information on available apps,
supported smartphone devices and
troubleshooting tips please visit: Websites
owner.ford.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Note: Make sure you have an active account
for the app that you have downloaded.
Some apps will work automatically with no
setup. Other apps will want you to configure
your personal settings and personalize your
experience by creating stations or favorites.
We recommend you do this at home or
outside of your vehicle.
Note: We encourage you to review the
smartphone app ’s terms of service and
privacy policies because Ford is not
responsible for your app or its use of data. Note:
AppLink is a native SYNC system
feature. Accessing mobile apps through
AppLink is only possible when Android Auto
or Apple CarPlay are disabled. Some apps
may only be accessible in the car through
Applink and others only through Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay. Please refer to the
Smartphone Connectivity information to
disable Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Note: In order to use an app with SYNC 3,
the App needs to be running in the
background of your phone. If you shut down
the app on your phone, it shuts down the
app on SYNC 3 as well.
Note: If a SYNC 3 AppLink compatible app
is not shown in the Apps Domain, make sure
the required app is running on the mobile
device. Action and Descrip-
tion
Menu Item
SYNC 3 will search
and connect to
compatible app(s)
running on your
mobile device.
Connect Mobile
Apps
Enabling SYNC 3 Mobile Apps
In order to enable mobile apps, SYNC 3
requires user consent to send and receive
app authorization information and updates
using the data plan associated with the
connected device.
The connected device sends data to Ford
in the United States. The information is
encrypted and includes your VIN, SYNC 3
module number, odometer, usage
statistics and debugging information. We
retain this data for only as long as
necessary to provide this service,
troubleshoot, and improve products and
services and to offer you products and
services that may interest you where
allowed by law.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control............................................ 77
About This Manual...........................................5 Ford GT Concierge Phone Numbers................5
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 103
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 103
Accessories....................................................262
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................160
Headlamp Aim Target...................................... 160
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................55
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................51
Airbag Disposal...............................................39
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control............................................ 77
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............161
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 50
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................50 Arming the Alarm................................................ 50
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 50
Appendices.....................................................277
Apps..................................................................237 ........................................................................\
........... 237
At a Glance........................................................14
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............67 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 67
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 67
Audio Control...................................................52 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 52
Audio System................................................202
Audio Unit
.......................................................202
Autolamps........................................................58
Automatic Climate Control........................78
Automatic Transmission.............................99 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 101
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 102
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................. 100Understanding the Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission.............................. 99
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................156
Auxiliary Power Points.................................85
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 85
Location................................................................... 85
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 158
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............147
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................156
Brakes...............................................................103 General Information.......................................... 103
Breaking-In......................................................126 Cold Engine Operation..................................... 126
Hot Engine Shut down..................................... 126
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................82
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications................199 Specifications...................................................... 199
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 162
Changing a Bulb
.............................................161
LED Lamps............................................................. 161
Changing a Fuse...........................................145 Fuses....................................................................... 145
Changing a Road Wheel............................192 Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking............................................................... 192
Changing the 12V Battery..........................158 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 158
Battery Management System....................... 159
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................161
Changing the Wiper Blades......................159
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................159
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
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Keys and Intelligent Access..............................
73
Maintenance........................................................... 73
Park Brake............................................................... 74
Starting System .................................................... 74
Steering System.................................................... 74
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................... 75
Transmission.......................................................... 75
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................62
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................58
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Interior Lamps.................................................59
Interior Mirror
....................................................61
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................129 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 129
Jump Starting...................................................... 130
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 129
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 130
K
Keyless Starting
..............................................87
Ignition Modes....................................................... 87
Keys and Remote Controls........................40
L
Lighting Control
..............................................53
High Beams............................................................. 57
Lighting
...............................................................57
General Information............................................ 57
Load Carrying
.................................................120
Load Limit.......................................................120 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 124
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 120
Locking and Unlocking.................................45 Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 45
Autolock.................................................................. 46Battery Saver..........................................................
47
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 47
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 47
Power Door Locks................................................ 45
Remote Control.................................................... 45
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 46
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
M
Maintenance...................................................147 General Information........................................... 147
Manual Climate Control...............................77
Manual Seats
...................................................83
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 68
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 60
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................196
N
Navigation......................................................229 cityseeker.............................................................. 236
Destination Mode............................................... 231
Map Mode............................................................ 230
Navigation Map Updates................................ 236
Navigation Menu................................................ 234
Waypoints............................................................. 235
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........264 Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 264
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 151
Opening and Closing the Hood...............147 Closing the Front Hood.................................... 148
Closing the Rear Hatch..................................... 149
Opening the Front Hood.................................. 147
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................. 148
Opening the Doors
.........................................47
Opening the Doors from Inside....................... 47
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Display...................................................................
248
General................................................................... 247
Media Player........................................................ 239
Mobile Apps......................................................... 245
Navigation............................................................. 243
Phone..................................................................... 240
Radio ....................................................................... 243
Sound..................................................................... 238
Valet Mode........................................................... 249
Voice Control....................................................... 249
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
247
Side Airbags......................................................37
Sitting in the Correct Position...................83
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 188
Special Notices................................................10
Additional Warranty Information.................... 10
Certified Ford GT Service Dealer...................... 11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
............................................................. 11
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................265
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement.................................................. 265
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals................265
Operating at High Speeds and Track Days................................................................... 265
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 113
Stability Control
............................................107
Principle of Operation....................................... 107
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........87 General Information............................................ 87
Starting the Engine.......................................88 Failure to Start...................................................... 89
Fast Restart............................................................ 89
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................90
Important Ventilating Information................90
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 89
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 89
Steering
.............................................................114
Steering Wheel Lock....................................88
Steering Wheel.................................................51
Storage Compartments..............................86 Supplementary Restraints System.........33
Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ 3
........................................................203
General Information......................................... 203
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................249
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............195
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................133
Tire Care...........................................................176 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 178
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 176
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 179
Temperature A B C.............................................. 177
Traction AA A B C................................................ 177
Treadwear.............................................................. 177
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........188 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 190
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 190
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................170 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air......................................... 172
General Information............................................ 171
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................. 174
Tips for Use of the Kit......................................... 171
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................. 174
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured.........172
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 170
Towing a Trailer..............................................125
Towing Points
..................................................131
Installing the Tow Hook..................................... 131
Tow Hook Location............................................. 131
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