pairing phone FORD GT 2018 Owners Manual

Cleaning the Exterior....................................172
Waxing..............................................................174
Cleaning the Engine.....................................174
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................175
Cleaning the Interior.....................................175
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................176
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................176
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
................177
Cleaning the Wheels
....................................177
Vehicle Storage
..............................................178
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................180
Tire Care
..........................................................186
Using Summer Tires....................................198
Using Snow Chains
.....................................198
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........198
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................202
Driving at High Speed................................202
Technical Specifications
...........................203
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications................................204
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................205
Vehicle Dimensions
....................................206
Vehicle Identification Number
................207
Vehicle Certification Label.......................208
Transmission Code Designation............208
Capacities and Specifications...............209
Audio System
Audio Unit
........................................................212
USB Port...........................................................212
SYNC™ 3
General Information
....................................213
Home Screen.................................................223 Using Voice Recognition
...........................224
Entertainment..............................................230
Phone...............................................................234
Navigation......................................................239
Apps
..................................................................247
Settings...........................................................248
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................259
Accessories
Accessories.....................................................273
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
........274
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........275
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................276
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............277
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................288
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•
Screens crowded with information,
such as Point of Interest reviews and
ratings, movie times or ski conditions.
• Any action that requires you to use a
keyboard is restricted, such as entering
a navigation destination or editing
information. •
All lists are limited so the user can view
fewer entries (such as phone contacts
or recent phone call entries).
See the following chart for more specific
examples. Restricted features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.
Cellular Phone
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts and
recent phone calls.
Enabling Valet Mode.
System Functionality
Editing settings for the rear view camera.
Editing Wi-Fi settings.
Wi-Fi
Editing the list of wireless networks.
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.
Viewing received text messages.
Text Messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination.
Navigation
Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or Avoid
Areas.
Creating a SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
• Essential for keeping up with the latest
software and connected features.
• Access to customer support for any
questions you may have.
• Maintain account permissions.
Visit the website to sign up and register. Website
www.owner.ford.com
www.syncmyride.ca Website
www.syncmaroute.ca
Updating Your System
You can choose to download the update
onto a USB drive or use Wi-Fi to deliver
automatic updates.
USB Updates
To use the USB update you need to log
into your owner account and visit the SYNC
software update page.
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To control the media features, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
Description
Voice command
Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM
frequency such as "88.7 FM" or "1580 AM".
AM ___
FM ___
Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequency
such as “88.7 FM HD 1” .
*
FM ___ HD ___
Allows you to listen to music on your Bluetooth-
connected device.
Bluetooth Audio
Allows you to listen to music on your USB
connected device.
USB
For USB audio only, you can say the name of an
artist, album, song or a genre to listen to that
selection. Your system must finish indexing
before this option is available. For example, you
could say "Play artist, The Beatles" or "Play song,
Penny Lane".
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Artist ___
Play Album ___
Play Podcast ___
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
For USB audio only, you can say the name of an
artist, album, or a genre to browse by that selec-
tion. Your system must finish indexing before this
option is available. For example you can say
"Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk".
Browse ___
* This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connect
your Bluetooth-enabled phone to the
system.
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To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
Description
Voice command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairingprocess. See Settings (page 248).
Pair Phone
Making Calls
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
phone voice commands it can be the name
of the contact you wish to call or the digits
you want to dial.
Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following: Description
Voice command
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook
such as "Call Jenny".
Call ___
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook
at a specific location such as "Call Jenny at Home".
Call ___ at ___
Allows you to dial a specific number such as “Dial 867-5309”.
Dial ___
Please make sure that you are saying the
contact name exactly as it appears in your
contact list.
Once you have provided the digits of the phone number, you can say the following
commands: Description
Voice Command
If the full number was not entered with the first command, you
can continue saying the number.
<0-9>
Tells SYNC 3 to make the phone call.
Dial
Tells SYNC 3 to erase the last block of digits stated.
Delete
Tells SYNC 3 to erase the entire number.
Clear
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If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to
50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10
devices.
PHONE
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of the system. Once you pair your
cell phone, you can access many options
using the touchscreen or voice commands.
While the system supports a variety of
features, many are dependent on your cell
phone
’s functionality.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the
First Time
Pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with
the system before using the functions in
hands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to
begin pairing. See your phone ’s manual if
necessary. To add a phone, select: Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone.
3. Select your vehicle's make and model as it displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give the system permission to access
information. To check your phone ’s
compatibility, see your phone ’s manual
or 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 it appears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give the system permission to access
information. To check your phone ’s
compatibility, see your phone ’s manual
or visit the website.
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At a minimum, most cell phones with
Bluetooth wireless technology support the
following functions:
•
Answering an incoming call.
• Ending a call.
• Dialing a number.
• Call waiting notification.
• Caller identification.
Other features, such as text messaging
using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features. To check your phone
’s compatibility,
see your phone ’s manual or visit the
website: Websites
owner.ford.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Phone Menu
This menu becomes available after pairing
a phone. Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
Displays your recent calls.
Recent
Call List
A
You can place a call by selecting an entry from this list.
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Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and down
arrows on either side of the screen. The
arrows on the left adjust the hour and
arrows on the right adjust the minute. You
can then select AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features:Action and Description
Menu Item
Select how time displays.
Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.
Auto Time Zone
Update This feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.
Reset Clock to
GPS Time
The system automatically saves any
updates you make to the settings. Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to access
the following: Action
Menu Item
Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all devices and does not permit
new connections.
Bluetooth
You must activate Bluetooth to pair a
Bluetooth-enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetooth
device is the same as pairing a phone. See
Pairing a Device in Phone settings for how
to pair a device and the available options.
Phone
Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone with
the system before using the functions in
hands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to
begin pairing. See your phone ’s manual if
necessary. To add a phone, select: Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone.
3. Select your vehicle's make and model as it displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful.
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6. Your phone may prompt you to give
the system permission to access
information. To check your phone ’s
compatibility, see your phone ’s manual
or 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 it appears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen. 4. The touchscreen indicates when the
pairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give the system permission to access
information. To check your phone ’s
compatibility, see your phone ’s manual
or visit the website.
Other features, such as text messaging
using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone ’s compatibility,
see your phone ’s manual or visit the
website: Website
owner.ford.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Once you have paired a device you can
adjust the following options. Action and Description
Menu Item
View Devices
You can then select: You can add a Bluetooth-enabled device by following the steps in
the previous table.
Add a Bluetooth
Device
You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. You then
have the following options:
Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of these
options 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
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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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Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 161
Opening and Closing the Hood...............157 Closing the Front Hood.................................... 158
Closing the Rear Hatch..................................... 159
Opening the Front Hood................................... 157
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................. 158
Opening the Doors........................................48 Opening the Doors from Inside...................... 48
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................144
P
Parking Aids.....................................................119
Passive Anti-Theft System........................50
SecuriLock.............................................................. 50
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 50
Pedals.................................................................56
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Personal Safety System ™
..........................32
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 32
Phone...............................................................234 During a Phone Call........................................... 237
Making Calls........................................................ 236
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 234
Phone Menu......................................................... 235
Receiving Calls.................................................... 237
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 238
Text Messaging................................................... 238
Post-Crash Alert System...........................138
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 46
Power Steering Fluid Check......................167
Power Windows
...............................................61
Accessory Delay..................................................... 61
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 61
One-Touch Down.................................................. 61
One-Touch Up........................................................ 61
Protecting the Environment
........................13 R
Rear Under Hatch Storage........................128
Rear View Camera
........................................119
Using the Rear View Camera System..........119
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 119
Refueling...........................................................96 System Warnings................................................. 98
Remote Control...............................................41 Car Finder................................................................ 45
Intelligent Access Key.......................................... 41
Replacing the Battery......................................... 43
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 45
Using the Key Blade............................................ 42
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................177
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs.................................................... 10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 10
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................45
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................145
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................144
Roadside Assistance
...................................136
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting
Roadside Assistance.................................... 136
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 136
Roadside Emergencies...............................136
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 134
Running Out of Fuel......................................95 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 96
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................... 95
S
Safety Precautions
........................................94
Scheduled Maintenance Record............277
Scheduled Maintenance...........................274
Seatbelt Extension.........................................31
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