USB port FORD GT 2021 User Guide

Cell phone issues
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Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio
adjustments.
The audio control
settings on your cell
phone may be affecting
SYNC 3 performance.
There is back-
ground noise
during a phone
call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person
but they cannot
hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC
3 is not set to off. Look for the microphone
icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the
engine, open and close the door, and then
lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is black
and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to
be restarted.
During a call, I
cannot hear the
other person
and they cannot
hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not
able to down-
load my phone-
book. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Possible cell phone
malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Limitations on your cell
phone's capability.
The system
says "Phone-
book down-
loaded" but my
SYNC 3 phone-
book is empty or
is missing
contacts. If the missing contacts are stored on your
SIM card, move them to your cell phone's
memory.
You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
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Cell phone issues
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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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USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solution
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Issue
The device is not
connected. Try switching your device off, resetting it or
removing the battery, then reconnect it to
SYNC 3.
The device is in a bad
state.
Make sure that all song details are popu-
lated.
Your music files may not
contain the correct artist,
song title, album or genre
information.
SYNC 3 does
not recognize
music that is on
my device. Try replacing the corrupt file with a new
version.
The file may be
corrupted.
Some devices require you to change the
USB settings from mass storage to media
transfer protocol class.
The song may have
copyright protection that
does not allow it to play.
Convert the file to a supported format. See
Entertainment (page 235).
The file format is not
supported by SYNC 3.
Update media index. See
Settings (page
253).
The device needs to be
re-indexed.
Make sure your device is unlocked before
connecting it to SYNC 3.
The device has a lock
screen enabled.
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Try
switching your device off, resetting it or
removing the battery, then connect it back
to SYNC 3.
This is a device limitation.
When I connect
my device, I
sometimes do
not hear any
sound. To listen to Apple devices through USB,
select AirPlay from the devices Control
Center, then select Dock Connector.
To listen to Apple devices through
Bluetooth Stereo, select AirPlay from the
devices Control Center, then select SYNC.
Connect a compatible device or media
player.
The device or media
player is incompatible.
SYNC 3 does
not display the
song informa-
tion, repeat, or
shuffle buttons.
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AppLink Issues
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Issue
Make sure you have a compatible smart-
phone; an Android with OS 2.3 or higher or
an iPhone 3GS or newer with iOS 5.0 or
higher. Additionally, make sure you pair and
connect your phone to SYNC 3 in order to
find AppLink-capable apps on your device.
iPhone users must also connect to a USB
port with an Apple USB cable.
You did not connect an
Applink Compatible
phone to SYNC 3.
AppLink Mobile
Applications:
When I select
"Find Mobile
Apps," SYNC 3
does not find
any applica-
tions.
Make sure you have downloaded and
installed the latest version of the app from
your phone's app store. Make sure the app
is running on your phone. Some apps
require you to register or login to the app
on the phone before using them with
AppLink. Also, some may have a "Ford
SYNC" setting, so check the app's settings
menu on the phone.
AppLink-enabled apps
are not installed and
running on your mobile
device.
My phone is
connected, but I
still cannot find
any apps.
Closing and restarting apps may help SYNC
3 find the application if you cannot discover
it inside the vehicle. On an Android device,
if apps have an 'Exit' or 'Quit' option, then
select it and restart the app. If the app does
not have that option, select the phone's
settings menu and select 'Apps', then find
the particular app and choose 'Force stop.'
Do not forget to restart the app afterward,
then select "Find Mobile Apps" on SYNC 3.
Sometimes apps do not
properly close and re-
open their connection to
SYNC 3, over ignition
cycles, for example.
My phone is
connected, my
app(s) are
running, but I
still cannot find
any apps.
On an iPhone with iOS7+, to force close an
app, double tap the home button then
swipe up on the app to close it. Tap the
home button again, then select the app
again to restart it. After a few seconds, the
app should then appear in SYNC 3's Mobile
App's Menu.
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AppLink Issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
Switch Bluetooth off and then on to reset
it on your phone. If you are in your vehicle,
SYNC 3 should be able to automatically re-
connect to your phone if you press the
"Phone" button.
There is a Bluetooth issue
on some older versions
of the Android operating
system that may cause
apps that were found on
your previous vehicle
drive to not be found
again if you did not
switch Bluetooth off.
My Android
phone is
connected, my
app(s) are
running, I
restarted them,
but I still cannot
find any apps.
Unplug the USB cable from the phone, wait
a moment, and plug the USB cable back in
to the phone. After a few seconds, the app
should appear in SYNC 3's Mobile Apps
Menu. If not, "Force Close" the application
and restart it.
You may need to reset
the USB connection to
SYNC 3.
My iPhone is
connected, my
app is running, I
restarted the
app but I still
cannot find it on
SYNC 3.
Increase the Bluetooth volume of the
device by using the device's volume control
buttons which are most often found on the
side of the device.
The Bluetooth volume on
the phone may be low.
I have an
Android phone.
I found and
started my
media app on
SYNC 3, but
there is no
sound or the
sound is very
low.
Force close or uninstall the apps you do not
want SYNC 3 to find. If the app has a "Ford
SYNC" setting, disable that setting in the
app's settings menu on the phone.
Some Android devices
have a limited number of
Bluetooth ports that
apps can use to connect.
If you have more AppLink
apps on your phone than
the number of available
Bluetooth ports, you will
not see all of your apps
listed in the SYNC 3
mobile apps menu.
I can only see
some of the
AppLink apps
running on my
phone listed in
the SYNC 3
Mobile Apps
Menu.
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General
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Issue
SYNC 3 only supports four languages in a
single module for text display, voice control
and voice prompts. The country where you
bought your vehicle dictates the four
languages based on the most popular
languages spoken. If the selected language
is not available, SYNC 3 remains in the
current active language.
SYNC 3 does not support
the currently selected
language for the instru-
ment cluster and inform-
ation and entertainment
display.
The language
selected for the
instrument
cluster and
information and
entertainment
display does not
match the
SYNC 3
SYNC 3 offers several new voice control
features for a wide range of languages.
Dialing a contact name directly from the
phonebook without pre-recording (for
example,
“call John Smith ”) or selecting a
track, artist, album, genre or playlist directly
from your media player (for example, "play
artist Madonna").
language
(phone, USB,
Bluetooth
audio, voice
control and
voice prompts). SYNC 3 System Reset
The system has a System Reset feature that can be performed if the function of a SYNC
3 feature is lost. This reset is intended to restore functionality and will not erase any
information previously stored in the system (such as paired devices, phonebook, call
history, text messages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset, press and hold
the Seek Up (>>|) button while pressing and holding the Radio Power button. After
approximately 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the system
reset to complete. You may then resume using the SYNC 3 system.
For additional assistance with SYNC 3
troubleshooting, refer to the regional Ford
or Lincoln website.
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Driving Through Water.................................131
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 63
E
Electric Parking Brake.................................109 Applying the Electric Parking brake............109
Battery With No Charge..................................... 111
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake............110
Emergency Call Limitations.......................44
Emergency Call Requirements.................43
Emergency Door Release............................53
Emission Law..................................................99 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........100
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 99
End User License Agreement..................283 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 283
Engine Coolant Check................................158 Adding Coolant................................................... 159
Coolant Change.................................................. 160
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................... 161
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 160
Recycled Coolant............................................... 160
Severe Climates.................................................. 160
Engine Emission Control.............................99
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 54
Engine Oil Check...........................................157 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 157
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................157
Engine Specifications
................................205
Entertainment...............................................235 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 236
Apps........................................................................\
238
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 236
Sources.................................................................. 235
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 238
USB Ports............................................................. 238
Environment
......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 109Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors
................................................66
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 66
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 66
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................29
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 30
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30
Using the Sliding Clip.......................................... 29
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 203
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 181
Floor Mats
........................................................132
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 60
Ford Performance
...........................................13
Front Passenger Sensing System............38
Fuel and Refueling.........................................93
Fuel Consumption.........................................97 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 98
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 98
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................94
Fuel Filter.........................................................167
Fuel Quality
......................................................93
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 93
Fuel Shutoff....................................................133
Fuses.................................................................143
Fuse Specification Chart...........................143 Front Power Distribution Box......................... 143
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........148
Rear Power Distribution Box 1........................ 145
Rear Power Distribution Box 2........................ 147
G
Gauges................................................................67 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............69
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 69
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...................... 69
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 68
Gauge Mode........................................................... 69
Information Display............................................. 67
Trip Computer....................................................... 68
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Stability Control.............................................113
Principle of Operation........................................ 113
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........89 General Information........................................... 89
Starting the Engine.......................................90 Failure to Start........................................................ 91
Fast Restart............................................................. 91
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 91
Important Ventilating Information................92
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving.................................................................. 91
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 91
Steering.............................................................119
Steering Wheel Lock
....................................90
Steering Wheel...............................................56
Storage Compartments..............................88
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary
.............................................6
SYNC™ 3..........................................................217
General Information........................................... 217
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................264
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............205
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................138
Tire Care
...........................................................187
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 189
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 187
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 190
Temperature A B C............................................. 188
Traction AA A B C............................................... 188
Treadwear............................................................. 188
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........199 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 201
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 201
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 181Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................181
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 183
General Information.......................................... 182
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 185
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 182
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 185
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........183
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 181
Towing a Trailer.............................................130
Towing Points
................................................136
Installing the Recovery Hook......................... 136
Recovery Hook Location.................................. 136
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................130
Emergency Towing............................................. 130
Towing..............................................................130
Track Use.........................................................169 Operating at High Speeds and on Track
Days.................................................................... 169
Road Course Vehicle Preparation.................170
Transmission Code Designation............209
Transmission..................................................103
Transporting the Vehicle
............................135
Getting the Transmission in Neutral...........136
U
Under Hood Overview................................156
Under Seat Storage......................................88
Unique Features...............................................17
USB Port
..........................................................216
Using Cruise Control.....................................118
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 118
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 118
Using Launch Control
...................................171
Using Snow Chains......................................199
Using Stability Control.................................114 AdvanceTrac ™ Electronic Stability Control
........................................................................\
....... 114
Stability Control................................................... 115
Using Summer Tires....................................199
Using Voice Recognition
...........................228
Audio Voice Commands................................. 228
Climate Voice Commands............................. 230
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