FORD MUSTANG 2023 Owners Manual

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Phone Controls
Use the phone buttons on your steeringwheel to answer, reject, or hang up a call.
Accessing Features through thePhone Menu
You can access your call history,phonebook, sent text messages, as wellas access phone and system settings.
1.Press the PHONE button to enter thephone menu.
2.Scroll through the menu to viewcontacts, text messages, and thephone dialer.
SYNC™ APPLICATIONS AND
SERVICES
•911 Assist: Can alert 911 in the event ofan emergency.
•SYNC AppLink: Allows you to connectto and use certain applications (if yourphone is compatible).
These features may require activation.Available AppLink enabled apps vary bymarket.
911 Assist
WARNING: Unless the 911 Assistsetting is set on before a crash, thesystem will not dial for help which coulddelay response time, potentiallyincreasing the risk of serious injury ordeath after a crash.
WARNING: Do not wait for 911Assist to make an emergency call if youcan do it yourself. Dial emergencyservices immediately to avoid delayedresponse time which could increase therisk of serious injury or death after acrash. If you do not hear 911 Assist withinfive seconds of the crash, the system orphone may be damaged ornon-functional.
WARNING: Always place yourphone in a secure location in your vehicleso it does not become a projectile or getdamaged in a crash. Failure to do so maycause serious injury to someone ordamage the phone which could prevent911 Assist from working properly.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature must beset on before the incident.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature onlyoperates in the U.S., Canada or in a territoryin which 911 is the emergency number.
Note:Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.
Note:If any user switches 911 Assist to onor off, that setting applies for all pairedphones. If 911 Assist is switched off, eithera voice message plays or a display messageor an icon comes on when your vehicle isstarted and after a previously paired phoneconnects.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
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If a crash deploys an airbag, excluding kneeairbags and rear inflatable seatbelts, oractivates the fuel pump shut-off, yourvehicle may be able to contact emergencyservices by dialing 911 through a paired andconnected Bluetooth®-enabled phone.
See Supplementary Restraints System(page 48). Important information aboutairbag deployment is in this chapter.
See Roadside Emergencies (page 233).Important information about the fuel pumpshut-off is in this chapter.
Setting 911 Assist On or Off
Press the Settings button then select:
Action and DescriptionMenuItem
Select the desired option, onor off.911 Assist
To make sure that 911 Assist worksproperly:
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth® enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth® enabledphone must have the ability to makeand maintain an outgoing call at thetime of the incident.
•A connected Bluetooth® enabledphone must have adequate networkcoverage, battery power and signalstrength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activatethe fuel pump shut-off (the triggers for 911Assist). If a connected cell phone sustainsdamage or loses its connection to SYNCduring a crash, SYNC searches for and triesto connect to a previously paired cellphone; SYNC then attempts to call theemergency services.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel".
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle areable to talk with the operator. Be preparedto provide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
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911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capableof electronically or verbally disclosing to911 operators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assist911 operators to provide the mostappropriate emergency services. If you donot want to disclose this information, donot switch the feature on.
SYNC Mobile Apps
The system enables voice and steeringwheel control of SYNC AppLink enabledsmartphone apps. When an app is runningthrough AppLink, you can control mainfeatures of the app through voicecommands and steering wheel controls.
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note:Android users need to connect thephone to SYNC using Bluetooth®.
Note:For information on available apps,supported smartphone devices andtroubleshooting tips please visit the Fordwebsite.
Note:Availability of SYNC AppLink enabledApps will vary by region.
Note:Make sure you have an active accountfor the app that you have downloaded.Some apps work automatically with nosetup. Other apps 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.
To Access Using the SYNC Menu
Press the Mobile Apps button to accessthe menu on-screen. Then select:
Action and DescriptionMenuItem
Scroll through the list ofavailable applications andselect a particular app.
FindMobileApps
Note:If you cannot find a compatible SYNCAppLink app, make sure the required app isrunning on the mobile device.
To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button, then when prompted say:
Action and DescriptionVoice Command
Say the name of the application after the tone.The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, youcan press the voice button and speak commands specific to theapp, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Applications
SYNC lists all of the currently available mobile apps.List Applications
Searches your connected mobile device for SYNC-compatiblemobile apps.Find Applications
Use this command to discover the available voice commands.Help
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App Permissions
App permissions are organized by groups.You can grant these group permissionsindividually. You can change a permissiongroup status any time when not driving, byusing the settings menu.
When you launch an app using SYNC, thesystem may ask you to grant certainpermissions, for example:
•To allow your vehicle to provide vehicleinformation to the app such as, but notlimited to: Fuel level, fuel economy, fuelconsumption, engine speed, rainsensor, odometer, VIN, externaltemperature, gear position, tirepressure, and head lamp status.
•To allow your vehicle to provide drivingcharacteristic information such as, butnot limited to: MyKey, seatbelt status,engine revolutions per minute, gearposition, braking events, steering wheelangle, and accelerator pedal position.
•To allow your vehicle to providelocation information, including: GPSand speed.
•To allow the app to send pushnotifications using the vehicle displayand voice capabilities while running ina background state. Push notificationsmay be particularly useful for news orlocation based apps.
Note:You only need to grant permissionsthe first time you use an app with SYNC.
Note:Ford is not responsible or liable forany damages or loss of privacy relating tousage of an app, or dissemination of anyvehicle data that you approve Ford toprovide to an app.
Enabling SYNC Mobile Apps
In order to enable mobile apps, SYNCrequires user consent to send and receiveapp authorization information and updatesusing the data plan associated with theconnected device.
Data is sent to Ford in the United Statesthrough the connected device. Theinformation is encrypted and includes, forexample, the vehicle identification numberof your vehicle, the SYNC module serialnumber, odometer, enabled apps, usagestatistics and debugging information.Updates may take place.
Note:You must enable mobile apps foreach connected device the first time youselect a mobile app using the system.
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.
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
SYNC supports digital media sourcesincluding: iPod,Bluetooth® devices, andmost USB drives. SYNC also supportsaudio formats, such as MP3, WMA, WAVand ACC.
Media Sources
The AUX or MEDIA button allows you toview and select available media sources.
Press the AUX or MEDIA button to viewyour sources. Use the directional arrowsand OK button to select your source. Youcan also use the steering wheel audiocontrols.
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Audio Voice Commands
Press the voice button. You cando things like play a specific songor album, or tune to a radiostation. When prompted, say a command.See the following table for examplecommands. Not all commands may beavailable on your vehicle.
Command
___ List of Commands
Help
Pause
Play
AM ___
FM ___
CD Player
Command
Sirius Channel ___
USB
Bluetooth Audio
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SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,should questions arise, see the tablesbelow.
Use your local Ford website at any time tocheck your phone's compatibility, registeryour account and set preferences as wellas access a customer representative viaan online chat (during certain hours).
Website(s)Market
www.SYNCMyRide.comNorth Americawww.SYNCMyRide.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Review your phone's manualabout audio adjustments.The audio control settingson your phone may beaffecting SYNC perform-ance.
There is excessive back-ground noise during a phonecall.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear theother person but theycannot hear me.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.This is a phone-dependentfeature.SYNC is not able to down-load my phonebook.
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Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
Try pushing your phonebookcontacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.This may be a possiblephone malfunction.Use the SYNCmyphonefeature available on thewebsite.
Try pushing your phonebookcontacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.
This may be a limitation onyour phone's capability.
The system says PhonebookDownloaded but thephonebook in SYNC isempty or missing contacts.
If the missing contacts arestored on your SIM card, trymoving them to the devicememory.
Remove any pictures orspecial ring tones associ-ated with the missingcontact.
Depending upon your phone,you may have to grant SYNCpermission to access yourphonebook contacts. Makesure to confirm whenprompted by your phoneduring the phonebookdownload.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.
This is a phone-dependentfeature.
I am having troubleconnecting my phone toSYNC.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
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Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Try deleting your devicefrom SYNC, deleting SYNCfrom your device and tryingagain.
Check the security and autoaccept and prompt alwayssettings relative to the SYNCBluetooth® connection onyour phone.This may be a possiblephone malfunction.Update your device's firm-ware.
Turn off the Auto phone-book download setting.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.This is a phone-dependentfeature.
Text messaging is notworking on SYNC.Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
Press the Phone button toreturn to the Phone menu.You are on the Select aCharacter screen.
I cannot return to the Phonemenu when selecting acontact.
USB and Media Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possibledevice malfunction.I am having troubleconnecting my device.Make sure you are using themanufacturer's cable.
Make sure you insert theUSB cable correctly into thedevice and the USB port.
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USB and Media Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Make sure that the devicedoes not have an auto-install program or activesecurity settings.
Make sure you are notleaving the device in yourvehicle during very hot orcold temperatures.
This is a device limitation.SYNC does not recognizemy device when I turn on thecar.
Review the device compatib-ility chart on the SYNCwebsite to confirm yourphone supports theBluetooth® audiostreaming function.
This is a phone-dependentfeature.
Bluetooth® audio does notstream.
Make sure you correctlyconnect the device to SYNC,and that you have pressedplay on your device.
The device is not connected.
Make sure that all songdetails are populated.
Your music files may notcontain the correct artist,song title, album or genreinformation.
SYNC does not recognizemusic that is on my device.The file may be corrupted.
Some devices require you tochange the USB settingsfrom mass storage to MTPclass.
The song may have copy-right protection, which doesnot allow it to play.
Switch radio bands andreturn to Sirius or switch thefeature off. You can thenchange the Sirius stationusing the directionalbuttons.
Sirius Replay is active.I cannot change the Siriusstation.
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Voice Command Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Review the phone voicecommands and the mediavoice commands at thebeginning of their respectivesections.
You may be using the wrongvoice commands.
SYNC does not understandwhat I am saying.After pressing the voice icon,wait until after the tonesounds and Listeningappears before saying acommand. Any commandspoken before this does notregister with the system.
You may be speaking toosoon or at the wrong time.
Review the media voicecommands at the beginningof the media section.
You may be using the wrongvoice commands.
SYNC does not understandthe name of a song or artist.
Say the song or artistexactly as listed. If you say"Play Artist Prince", thesystem does not play musicby Prince and the Revolutionor Prince and the NewPower Generation.
You may be saying thename differently than theway you saved it.
Make sure you are saying thecomplete title, such as"California remix featuringJennifer Nettles".
If the song titles are in allCAPS, you have to spellthem. LOLA requires you tosay "L-O-L-A".The system may not bereading the name the sameway you are saying it.Do not use special charac-ters in the title. The systemdoes not recognize them.
Review the Phone voicecommands at the beginningof the phone section.
You may be using the wrongvoice commands.
SYNC does not understandor is calling the wrongcontact when I want tomake a call.
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Voice Command Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Make sure you are saying thecontacts exactly as they arelisted. For example, if yousave a contact as JoeWilson, say "Call JoeWilson".
Using the SYNC phonemenu, open the phonebookand scroll to the nameSYNC is having troubleunderstanding. SYNC willread the name to you, givingyou some idea of thepronunciation SYNC isexpecting.
You may be saying thename differently than theway you saved it.
The system works better ifyou list full names, such as"Joe Wilson" rather than"Joe".
The system may not bereading the name the sameway you are saying it.
Do not use special charac-ters, such as 123 or ICE, asthe system does not recog-nize them.
Contacts in your phonebookmay be very short andsimilar, or they may containspecial characters.
If a contact is in CAPS, youhave to spell it. JAKErequires you to say "Call J-A-K-E".
Your phonebook contactsmay be in CAPS.
AppLink Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Ensure you have a compat-ible smartphone; an Androidwith OS 2.3 or higher or aniPhone 3GS or newer withiOS 5.0 or higher. Addition-ally, ensure your phone is
An AppLink capable phoneis not connected to SYNC.
AppLink Mobile Applica-tions: When I select "FindNew Apps," SYNC does notfind any applications.
paired and connected to
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