navigation system FORD TAURUS 2017 Owner's Manual

Route Preferences
Second Level Messages, Actions and DescriptionsMenu Item
Route Preferences
Then select any of the following:
Choose to have the system display your chosen route type.Preferred Route
EcoFastestShortest
Bypass route selection in destination programming. The system onlycalculates one route based on your preferred route setting.Always Use ___RouteWhen activated, the system uses your selected route type to calculateonly one route to the desired destination.
The system selects High Occupancy Vehicle or car pool lanes whenproviding route guidance.Use HOV Lanes
The system searches for and displays available parking locations asyou approach your destination.AutomaticallyFind Parking
Select a level of cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher thesetting, the longer the time allotment is for the route.Eco TimePenalty
Enable or disable considering traffic information when planning aroute. The system can find a faster route based on heavy traffic flowinformation or detect a Road Closed incident and find a detour routeif possible.
Dynamic RouteGuidance
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids freeways when computing a navigationroute.Avoid Freeways
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids Toll Roads when computing a navigationroute.Avoid TollRoads
If selected, SYNC 3 avoids the use of Ferries or Trains when computinga navigation route.AvoidFerries/CarTrains
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Navigation Preferences
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Navigation Preferences
You can adjust how the system provides prompts.GuidancePrompts
Then select any of the following:
A tone sounds followed by voice instructions.Voice and Tones
Only voice instructions are given.Voice Only
Only a tone sounds to prompt you.Tones Only
Mobile Apps
You can enable the control of compatiblemobile apps running on your Bluetooth orUSB device on SYNC 3. In order to enablemobile apps, SYNC 3 requires user consentto send and receive app authorizationinformation and updates using the dataplan associated with the connected device.
The connected devices sends data to Fordin the United States. The encryptedinformation includes your VIN, SYNC 3module number, anonymous usagestatistics and debugging information.Updates may take place automatically.
Note: All Mobile Apps may not becompatible with the system.
Note:Standard data rates will apply. Fordis not 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.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Enable or disable the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3.Mobile AppsDisabling mobile apps in the settings menu disables automaticupdates and the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3.
You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settingsmenu.
Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options:
This provides information on the current state of available appupdates.Update MobileApps
There are three possible statuses:
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Updating Mobile Apps…Up-To-DateUpdate Needed
The system is trying to receivean update.No update isrequired.The system hasdetected a new apprequiring authoriza-tion or a generalpermissions update isrequired.
Select this button if anupdate is required and youwant to request this updatemanually. For example, whenyour mobile device isconnected to a Wi-Fi hotspot,select:
Request Update
Request Update
Grant or deny permissions to all apps at once.All Apps
Grant or deny an individual app particular permissions. App permis-sions are organized into groups. By pressing the info book icon, youcan see which signals are included in each group.
There may alsobe SYNC 3enabled appslisted underthese options.
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.
General
Access and adjust the system settings,voice features, as well as phone, navigationand wireless settings.
Menu Item
Select to have the touchscreen display in English,Spanish or French.Language
Select to display units in kilometers or miles.Distance
Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit.Temperature
Select to have the system beep to confirm choicesmade through the touchscreen.Touch Screen Beep
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TRADEMARKS: This EULA does not grantyou any rights in connection with anytrademarks or service marks of FORDMOTOR COMPANY, its affiliates, and thirdparty software and service providers.
PRODUCT SUPPORT: Please refer toFORD MOTOR COMPANY instructionsprovided in the documentation for theDEVICES product support, such as thevehicle owner guide.
Should you have any questions concerningthis EULA, or if you desire to contact FORDMOTOR COMPANY for any other reason,please refer to the address provided in thedocumentation for the DEVICES.
No Liability for Certain Damages:EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, FORDMOTOR COMPANY, ANY THIRD PARTYSOFTWARE OR SERVICES SUPPLIERS,AND THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NOLIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES ARISING FROM OR INCONNECTION WITH THE USE ORPERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THISLIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANYREMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIALPURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIESOTHER THAN THOSE THAT MAY BEEXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEWVEHICLE.
SYNC® Automotive Important SafetyInformation Read and followinstructions:
•Before using your SYNC® system, readand follow all instructions and safetyinformation provided in this end usermanual ("Owner Guide".) Notfollowing precautions found in theOwner Guide can lead to an accidentor other serious injuries.
General Operation
•Voice Command Control: Certainfunctions within the SYNC® systemmay be accomplished using voicecommands. Using voice commandswhile driving helps you to operate thesystem without removing your handsfrom the wheel or eyes from the road.
•Prolonged Views of Screen: Do notaccess any function requiring aprolonged view of the screen while youare driving. Pull over in a safe and legalmanner before attempting to access afunction of the system requiringprolonged attention.
•Volume Setting: Do not raise thevolume excessively. Keep the volumeat a level where you can still hearoutside traffic and emergency signalswhile driving. Driving while unable tohear these sounds could cause anaccident.
•Navigation Features: Any navigationfeatures included in the system areintended to provide turn by turninstructions to get you to a desireddestination. Please make certain allpersons using this system carefullyread and follow instructions and safetyinformation fully.
•Distraction Hazard: Any navigationfeatures may require manual(non-verbal) setup. Attempting toperform such set-up or insert datawhile driving can distract your attentionand could cause an accident or otherserious injury. Stop the vehicle in a safeand legal manner before attemptingthese operations.
•Let Your Judgment Prevail: Anynavigation features are provided onlyas an aid. Make your driving decisionsbased on your observations of localconditions and existing trafficregulations. Any such feature is not a
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substitute for your personal judgment.Any route suggestions made by thissystem should never replace any localtraffic regulations or your personaljudgment or knowledge of safe drivingpractices.
•Route Safety: Do not follow the routesuggestions if doing so would result inan unsafe or illegal maneuver, if youwould be placed in an unsafe situation,or if you would be directed into an areathat you consider unsafe. The driver isultimately responsible for the safeoperation of the vehicle and therefore,must evaluate whether it is safe tofollow the suggested directions.
•Potential Map Inaccuracy: Mapsused by this system may be inaccuratebecause of changes in roads, trafficcontrols or driving conditions. Alwaysuse good judgment and common sensewhen following the suggested routes.
•Emergency Services: Do not rely onany navigation features included in thesystem to route you to emergencyservices. Ask local authorities or anemergency services operator for theselocations. Not all emergency servicessuch as police, fire stations, hospitalsand clinics are likely to be contained inthe map database for such navigationfeatures.
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•When using the SOFTWARE, you agreeto be responsible for and assume theentire risk to the items set forth inSection (a) – (e) above.
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Keyless Entry...................................................60SECURICODE™ Keyless EntryKeypad................................................................60Keyless Starting.............................................137Ignition Modes.....................................................138Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lane Keeping System.................................187Switching the System On and Off...............188Lighting Control...............................................72Headlamp Flasher................................................73High Beams.............................................................72Lighting...............................................................72General Information............................................72Load Carrying...............................................200Load Limit......................................................200Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................205Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................200Locking and Unlocking.................................57Activating Intelligent Access...........................58Autolock..................................................................59Autounlock.............................................................59Battery Saver.........................................................60Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock........................................................59Illuminated Entry.................................................60Illuminated Exit.....................................................60Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade............................................................57Opening a Rear Door From the Inside...........57Opening the Luggage Compartment...........58Power Door Locks.................................................57Remote Control.....................................................57Smart Unlocks for Integrated KeyheadTransmitter........................................................58Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys......................................................................59Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................291
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Maintenance.................................................236General Information.........................................236Manual Climate Control............................109Manual Seats..................................................121Lumbar Adjustment...........................................122Moving the Seat Backward andForward...............................................................121Recline Adjustment............................................122Media Hub......................................................326Memory Function..........................................125Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................126Saving a Preset Position..................................125Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................89MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors................117See: Windows and Mirrors................................78Mobile Communications Equipment.......13Moonroof...........................................................82Bounce-Back.........................................................82Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82Venting the Moonroof........................................82Motorcraft Parts - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................299Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec............300Motorcraft Parts - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................301MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55MyKey™..............................................................51Principle of Operation..........................................51
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Navigation......................................................407cityseeker...............................................................414Destination Mode.............................................409Map Mode............................................................407Navigation Map Updates.................................415Navigation Menu.................................................412SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................415Waypoints.............................................................413Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........450Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................450Normal Maintenance Intervals......................451
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Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................214Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................214Roadside Emergencies...............................214Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................211Running Out of Fuel....................................146Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................146Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................146
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Safety Canopy™............................................43Safety Precautions.......................................143Satellite Radio...............................................322Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN).................................................................323Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............323SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................323Troubleshooting.................................................324Scheduled Maintenance Record...........455Scheduled Maintenance...........................447Seatbelt Extension........................................36Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelt Reminder........................................34Belt-Minder™........................................................34Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Conditions of operation.....................................33Seats..................................................................119Security..............................................................64Settings............................................................418911 Assist...............................................................423Ambient Lighting...............................................428Bluetooth..............................................................420Clock.......................................................................419Display...................................................................429General...................................................................427Media Player.........................................................419Mobile Apps.........................................................426Navigation............................................................424Phone.....................................................................420Radio......................................................................423Sound.....................................................................418
Valet Mode...........................................................430Vehicle...................................................................428Voice Control......................................................430Wi-Fi.......................................................................428Side Airbags.....................................................42Sitting in the Correct Position...................119Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................286Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................453Exceptions............................................................454Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................178Stability Control............................................167Principle of Operation.......................................167Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................137Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................138Automatic Engine Shutdown........................140Failure to Start.....................................................140Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................141Important Ventilating Information................141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................140Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................138Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................139Starting and Stopping the Engine..........137General Information...........................................137Steering............................................................196Electric Power Steering....................................196Steering Wheel...............................................66Storage Compartments.............................136SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................82Sun Shades.......................................................81Sun Visors..........................................................81Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................81Supplementary Restraints System.........38Principle of Operation........................................38Symbols Glossary.............................................7
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Using Cruise Control....................................178Switching Cruise Control Off..........................179Switching Cruise Control On..........................178Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................55Using Snow Chains.....................................286Using Stability Control...............................168Using Summer Tires...................................286Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................349Accessing Your Play Menu.............................354Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................349Media Menu Features.......................................352Media Voice Commands..................................351System Settings.................................................356What's Playing?.................................................350Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............332Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................336Accessing Your Phone Settings.....................341Making a Call.......................................................335Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................332Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................333Phone Options during an Active Call.........335Phone Voice Commands................................333Receiving Calls....................................................335System Settings.................................................342Text Messaging...................................................339Using Traction Control...............................166Switching the System Off...............................166System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................166Using a Switch.....................................................166Using the Information DisplayControls.............................................................166Using Voice Recognition...........................329Audio Voice Commands.................................383Climate Voice Commands.............................384Initiating a Voice Session................................329Mobile App Voice Commands......................387Navigation Voice Commands.......................386Phone Voice Commands................................384SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................387System Interaction and Feedback..............330Voice Settings Commands............................388
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................222
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Vehicle Care..................................................260General Information.........................................260Vehicle Certification Label.......................303Vehicle Identification Number................302Vehicle Storage............................................265Battery...................................................................266Body........................................................................265Brakes....................................................................266Cooling system...................................................266Engine....................................................................265Fuel system.........................................................266General..................................................................265Miscellaneous.....................................................266Removing Vehicle From Storage.................266Tires........................................................................266VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................109VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............302Voice Control...................................................68
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................85Adaptive Cruise Control....................................85Anti-Lock Braking System................................85Automatic High Beam Control.......................85Battery......................................................................85Blind Spot Monitor..............................................85Brake System........................................................86Cruise Control.......................................................86Direction Indicator...............................................86Door Ajar.................................................................86Engine Coolant Temperature..........................86Engine Oil................................................................86Fasten Seatbelt....................................................86Front Airbag...........................................................86Front Fog Lamps..................................................86Heads Up Display.................................................87High Beam...............................................................87Lane Keeping Aid..................................................87Low Fuel Level.......................................................87Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................87
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