ECO mode Mercury Sable 2009 SYNC Supplement 

What you need to get started
To use SYNC’s many features, you must have the following:
• Cellular phone with Bluetooth wireless technology (with the phone’s user guide).
• Compatible digital media player with USB cable.
Note: SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including: iPod®,
Zune™, “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives. Supported audio
formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
For more information on all SYNC features and compatible devices, check out
www.SyncMyRide.com.
Pairing your phone for the first time
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.
Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may
take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe
to do so.
The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to ‘pair’ your Bluetooth enabled
cellular phone with SYNC. This allows your phone to communicate with the hands-free system.
To pair your phone for the first time:
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are on and that your vehicle is in Park (P).
2. Press
to enter the PHONE MENU. SYNC will attempt to connect and the radio
display will indicate that no phone is paired.
3. Press OK. ADD DEVICES will appear in the radio display.
Note: Press
/ repeatedly if ADD DEVICES does not first appear in the
radio display.
4. Press OK to confirm your selection and enter the ADD DEVICES MENU.
5. When FIND SYNC appears in the radio display, press OK. Follow the instructions in
your cellular phone’s user guide to put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode.
A six digit PIN will appear in the radio display.
6. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six digit PIN provided by SYNC.


7. The radio display will read CONNECTED when the pairing process
is successful.
Congratulations! Your phone is now successfully paired to SYNC. Depending on
your phone’s capability, you may be prompted on your phone’s display or radio
display with additional options. For further information, refer to your phone’s
user guide and visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note: You can, at any time, press and hold
to exit phone mode and listen
to other audio sources. You can also press VOICE or and say “Help” for
more options.
Stay connected
The voice -activated, hands-free calling system means you can focus on driving without
putting everything else on hold. The system supports you with:
• Voice activated, hands-free calling: To initiate a call, press or VOICE, then say
“Phone.” When prompted, say “Call” or say “Dial” and, when
prompted, the desired number. When SYNC confirms the number, say “DIAL” again.
SYNC will automatically connect with the names in your mobile phone’s contact list.
To answer incoming calls, simply press
. To end a call, press and hold .
• Uninterrupted connections while entering your vehicle: In the middle of a phone call
while entering your car? No need to hang up. If your phone has been previously paired,
SYNC
will instantly connect to your Bluetooth phone and automatically transfer the call
to a hands-free environment. (The system can also transfer the call back to your phone
as you exit your vehicle.)
• Audible text messages: If your connected cell phone supports text messaging
downloads via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use SYNC’s text messaging
feature. If you receive a text message while driving, press OK and SYNC will read it to
you out loud. The system is smart enough to translate commonly used text messaging
expressions such as “LOL” and “ :) ”. You can even reply with a list of predefined responses.

USB Voice Commands
USB Voice Commands: You can use the following commands whenever a device is connected via
the USB port. Just push the VOICE or button and SYNC will prompt you for a command:
Basic Commands
• Play all
• Play genre
• Play album
• Play artist
• Play track
• Play playlist
• Similar music
• What’s playing

Additional Commands
• Autoplay ON
• Autoplay OFF
• Connections
• Pause
• Play previous track
• Repeat ON
• Repeat OFF
• Shuffle ON
• Shuffle OFF
• Search artist • Search track
• Refine album
• Refine track
• Play
• Play next track
• Play next folder
• Play previous folder
• Search genre
• Search album
• Refine artist

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What you need to get started
To use SYNC’s many features, you must have the following:
• Cellular phone with Bluetooth wireless technology (with the phone’s user guide).
• Compatible digital media player with USB cable.
Note: SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including: iPod®,
Zune™, “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives. Supported audio
formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
For more information on all SYNC features and compatible devices, check out
www.SyncMyRide.com.
Pairing your phone for the first time
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.
Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may
take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe
to do so.
The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to ‘pair’ your Bluetooth enabled
cellular phone with SYNC. This allows your phone to communicate with the hands-free system.
To pair your phone for the first time:
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are on and that your vehicle is in Park (P).
2. Press
to enter the PHONE MENU. SYNC will attempt to connect and the radio
display will indicate that no phone is paired.
3. Press OK. ADD DEVICES will appear in the radio display.
Note: Press
/ repeatedly if ADD DEVICES does not first appear in the
radio display.
4. Press OK to confirm your selection and enter the ADD DEVICES MENU.
5. When FIND SYNC appears in the radio display, press OK. Follow the instructions in
your cellular phone’s user guide to put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode.
A six digit PIN will appear in the radio display.
6. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six digit PIN provided by SYNC.


7. The radio display will read CONNECTED when the pairing process
is successful.
Congratulations! Your phone is now successfully paired to SYNC. Depending on
your phone’s capability, you may be prompted on your phone’s display or radio
display with additional options. For further information, refer to your phone’s
user guide and visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note: You can, at any time, press and hold
to exit phone mode and listen
to other audio sources. You can also press VOICE or and say “Help” for
more options.
Stay connected
The voice -activated, hands-free calling system means you can focus on driving without
putting everything else on hold. The system supports you with:
• Voice activated, hands-free calling: To initiate a call, press or VOICE, then say
“Phone.” When prompted, say “Call” or say “Dial” and, when
prompted, the desired number. When SYNC confirms the number, say “DIAL” again.
SYNC will automatically connect with the names in your mobile phone’s contact list.
To answer incoming calls, simply press
. To end a call, press and hold .
• Uninterrupted connections while entering your vehicle: In the middle of a phone call
while entering your car? No need to hang up. If your phone has been previously paired,
SYNC
will instantly connect to your Bluetooth phone and automatically transfer the call
to a hands-free environment. (The system can also transfer the call back to your phone
as you exit your vehicle.)
• Audible text messages: If your connected cell phone supports text messaging
downloads via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use SYNC’s text messaging
feature. If you receive a text message while driving, press OK and SYNC will read it to
you out loud. The system is smart enough to translate commonly used text messaging
expressions such as “LOL” and “ :) ”. You can even reply with a list of predefined responses.

USB Voice Commands
USB Voice Commands: You can use the following commands whenever a device is connected via
the USB port. Just push the VOICE or button and SYNC will prompt you for a command:
Basic Commands
• Play all
• Play genre
• Play album
• Play artist
• Play track
• Play playlist
• Similar music
• What’s playing

Additional Commands
• Autoplay ON
• Autoplay OFF
• Connections
• Pause
• Play previous track
• Repeat ON
• Repeat OFF
• Shuffle ON
• Shuffle OFF
• Search artist • Search track
• Refine album
• Refine track
• Play
• Play next track
• Play next folder
• Play previous folder
• Search genre
• Search album
• Refine artist

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What you need to get started
To use SYNC’s many features, you must have the following:
• Cellular phone with Bluetooth wireless technology (with the phone’s user guide).
• Compatible digital media player with USB cable.
Note: SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including: iPod®,
Zune™, “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives. Supported audio
formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
For more information on all SYNC features and compatible devices, check out
www.SyncMyRide.com.
Pairing your phone for the first time
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.
Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may
take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe
to do so.
The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to ‘pair’ your Bluetooth enabled
cellular phone with SYNC. This allows your phone to communicate with the hands-free system.
To pair your phone for the first time:
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are on and that your vehicle is in Park (P).
2. Press
to enter the PHONE MENU. SYNC will attempt to connect and the radio
display will indicate that no phone is paired.
3. Press OK. ADD DEVICES will appear in the radio display.
Note: Press
/ repeatedly if ADD DEVICES does not first appear in the
radio display.
4. Press OK to confirm your selection and enter the ADD DEVICES MENU.
5. When FIND SYNC appears in the radio display, press OK. Follow the instructions in
your cellular phone’s user guide to put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode.
A six digit PIN will appear in the radio display.
6. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six digit PIN provided by SYNC.


7. The radio display will read CONNECTED when the pairing process
is successful.
Congratulations! Your phone is now successfully paired to SYNC. Depending on
your phone’s capability, you may be prompted on your phone’s display or radio
display with additional options. For further information, refer to your phone’s
user guide and visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note: You can, at any time, press and hold
to exit phone mode and listen
to other audio sources. You can also press VOICE or and say “Help” for
more options.
Stay connected
The voice -activated, hands-free calling system means you can focus on driving without
putting everything else on hold. The system supports you with:
• Voice activated, hands-free calling: To initiate a call, press or VOICE, then say
“Phone.” When prompted, say “Call” or say “Dial” and, when
prompted, the desired number. When SYNC confirms the number, say “DIAL” again.
SYNC will automatically connect with the names in your mobile phone’s contact list.
To answer incoming calls, simply press
. To end a call, press and hold .
• Uninterrupted connections while entering your vehicle: In the middle of a phone call
while entering your car? No need to hang up. If your phone has been previously paired,
SYNC
will instantly connect to your Bluetooth phone and automatically transfer the call
to a hands-free environment. (The system can also transfer the call back to your phone
as you exit your vehicle.)
• Audible text messages: If your connected cell phone supports text messaging
downloads via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use SYNC’s text messaging
feature. If you receive a text message while driving, press OK and SYNC will read it to
you out loud. The system is smart enough to translate commonly used text messaging
expressions such as “LOL” and “ :) ”. You can even reply with a list of predefined responses.

USB Voice Commands
USB Voice Commands: You can use the following commands whenever a device is connected via
the USB port. Just push the VOICE or button and SYNC will prompt you for a command:
Basic Commands
• Play all
• Play genre
• Play album
• Play artist
• Play track
• Play playlist
• Similar music
• What’s playing

Additional Commands
• Autoplay ON
• Autoplay OFF
• Connections
• Pause
• Play previous track
• Repeat ON
• Repeat OFF
• Shuffle ON
• Shuffle OFF
• Search artist • Search track
• Refine album
• Refine track
• Play
• Play next track
• Play next folder
• Play previous folder
• Search genre
• Search album
• Refine artist

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Get ready for an intelligent conversation with your car.
The last time you stepped out without your cell phone or digital media player, did you feel
out of sync with the world? We don’t blame you. Our personal devices have become
indispensable extensions of our lives.
Ford ingenuity now brings you a better, more sensible way to remain connected to your
world while behind the wheel. Introducing SYNC - Powered by Microsoft®. SYNC offers voice
activated calling and voice activated music selection while allowing you to maintain your
focus on the road.
SYNC Features
• Send and receive hands-free calls
• Play your digital music through voice activated commands
• Use voice recognition to access your cell phone’s contact list
• Transfer an active phone conversation to a hands-free environment
• Play music stored on your digital media player
• Use your device while charging through the USB port
• Listen to music streaming from your Bluetooth® enabled phone
• Advanced voice recognition system fluent in English, French and Spanish
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
vehicle equipped with SYNC.


www.SyncMyRide.com

Exclusively available on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles.
Connecting your digital media player

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.
Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may
take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe
to do so.
1.
Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are ON.
2.
Plug the device into the USB port. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for exact location.
Note: If your digital media player has an ON/OFF switch, ensure that the device
is ON.
3.
Press

or VOICE.

Note: If your digital media player contains many media files, INDEXING may
appear in the radio display. When the indexing process is complete, you may
access the media content in your digital media player using voice commands.
4.

When prompted, say “USB”.
5 .

Play music by saying any of the following commands, “Play All”,
“Play Artist ”, “Play Album ”, “ Play Genre ”,
“Play Playlist ” or “Play track ”.
Note: At any time, you may press VOICE or
and say “Help” for more options.
A new way to rock while you roll
SYNC can shift your digital music into overdrive with voice-activated access to songs on your
digital media player.
• Voice activated music: Browse your music collection by genre, album, artist and
song title using simple voice commands.
• USB device charging: Long trip? You may run out of gas but you’ll never run out
of music. That’s because if your digital media player supports, SYNC will
automatically charge your digital media player when plugged into the USB port.

For more information, visit www.SyncMyRide.com

Mobile Phone Voice Commands
Mobile Phone Voice Commands: You can use any of the following commands whenever SYNC is in
phone mode:
Basic Commands
• Call
•
Dial
(then follow dialog with
SYNC to speak a number)
• Call history inc oming
• Call history outgoing
• Call history missed
• Go to privacy

Additional Commands
• Call at home
OR mobile
•
Call at work
OR in office
• Phoneb ook
•
Phonebook < name>
at home
•
Phonebook
on mobile •
Phonebook

at work OR in office
•
Phonebook
on other
• Connections
• Menu
• Join
• Hold

HELPFUL HINT: When using voice commands, remember SYNC is expecting to hear exactly
what is listed in your phonebook or music device.
For the latest information on features and device compatibility, refer to SyncMyRide.com.
Phone Settings & Bluetooth Commands
Mobile Phone Settings “Additional Commands” Voice Commands: When in phone mode, you
can press the VOICE or button and say ”Menu“ to use the following commands:
• (Phone) settings
(message) notification ON
•
(Phone) settings
(message) notification OFF
• (Phone) connections
• Phone name • Signal
•
(Phone) settings (set)
phone ringer
•
(Phone) settings (set)
ringer one
•
(Phone) settings (set)
ringer two •
(Phone) settings (set)
ringer three
• Text message inbox
•
(Phone) settings (set)
ringer OFF

HELPFUL HINT: The words in parentheses ( ) here are optional, the system understands the
command with or without them.

Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands: You can use the following commands whenever music is being
provided from your mobile phone via Bluetooth streaming audio:
• Pause
• Connections • Play previous track
• Play• Play next track
© Copyright August 2008 by Ford Motor Company. Specifications and descriptions contained within are based upon current information available at the time of release.

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Get ready for an intelligent conversation with your car.
The last time you stepped out without your cell phone or digital media player, did you feel
out of sync with the world? We don’t blame you. Our personal devices have become
indispensable extensions of our lives.
Ford ingenuity now brings you a better, more sensible way to remain connected to your
world while behind the wheel. Introducing SYNC - Powered by Microsoft®. SYNC offers voice
activated calling and voice activated music selection while allowing you to maintain your
focus on the road.
SYNC Features
• Send and receive hands-free calls
• Play your digital music through voice activated commands
• Use voice recognition to access your cell phone’s contact list
• Transfer an active phone conversation to a hands-free environment
• Play music stored on your digital media player
• Use your device while charging through the USB port
• Listen to music streaming from your Bluetooth® enabled phone
• Advanced voice recognition system fluent in English, French and Spanish
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
vehicle equipped with SYNC.

www.SyncMyRide.com
Exclusively available on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles. Connecting your digital media player
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.
Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may
take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe
to do so.
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are ON.
2. Plug the device into the USB port. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for exact location.
Note: If your digital media player has an ON/OFF switch, ensure that the device
is ON.
3. Press
or VOICE.
Note: If your digital media player contains many media files, INDEXING may
appear in the radio display. When the indexing process is complete, you may
access the media content in your digital media player using voice commands.
4. When prompted, say “USB”.
5 .
Play music by saying any of the following commands, “Play All”,
“Play Artist ”, “Play Album ”, “ Play Genre ”,
“Play Playlist ” or “Play track ”.
Note: At any time, you may press VOICE or and say “Help” for more options.
A new way to rock while you roll
SYNC can shift your digital music into overdrive with voice-activated access to songs on your
digital media player.
• Voice activated music: Browse your music collection by genre, album, artist and
song title using simple voice commands.
• USB device charging: Long trip? You may run out of gas but you’ll never run out
of music. That’s because if your digital media player supports, SYNC will
automatically charge your digital media player when plugged into the USB port.

For more information, visit www.SyncMyRide.com

Mobile Phone Voice Commands
Mobile Phone Voice Commands: You can use any of the following commands whenever SYNC is in
phone mode:
Basic Commands
• Call
• Dial
(then follow dialog with
SYNC to speak a number)
• Call history inc oming
• Call history outgoing
• Call history missed
• Go to privacy

Additional Commands
• Call at home
OR mobile
• Call at work
OR in office
• Phoneb ook
• Phonebook < name>
at home
• Phonebook
on mobile •
Phonebook
at work OR in office
• Phonebook
on other
• Connections
• Menu
• Join
• Hold

HELPFUL HINT: When using voice commands, remember SYNC is expecting to hear exactly
what is listed in your phonebook or music device.
For the latest information on features and device compatibility, refer to SyncMyRide.com.
Phone Settings & Bluetooth Commands
Mobile Phone Settings “Additional Commands” Voice Commands: When in phone mode, you
can press the VOICE or button and say ”Menu“ to use the following commands:
• (Phone) settings
(message) notification ON
• (Phone) settings
(message) notification OFF
• (Phone) connections
• Phone name • Signal
•
(Phone) settings (set)
phone ringer
• (Phone) settings (set)
ringer one
• (Phone) settings (set)
ringer two •
(Phone) settings (set)
ringer three
• Text message inbox
• (Phone) settings (set)
ringer OFF

HELPFUL HINT: The words in parentheses ( ) here are optional, the system understands the
command with or without them.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands: You can use the following commands whenever music is being
provided from your mobile phone via Bluetooth streaming audio:
• Pause
• Connections • Play previous track
• Play• Play next track
© Copyright August 2008 by Ford Motor Company. Specifications and descriptions contained within are based upon current information available at the time of release.
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Get ready for an intelligent conversation with your car.
The last time you stepped out without your cell phone or digital media player, did you feel
out of sync with the world? We don’t blame you. Our personal devices have become
indispensable extensions of our lives.
Ford ingenuity now brings you a better, more sensible way to remain connected to your
world while behind the wheel. Introducing SYNC - Powered by Microsoft®. SYNC offers voice
activated calling and voice activated music selection while allowing you to maintain your
focus on the road.
SYNC Features
• Send and receive hands-free calls
• Play your digital music through voice activated commands
• Use voice recognition to access your cell phone’s contact list
• Transfer an active phone conversation to a hands-free environment
• Play music stored on your digital media player
• Use your device while charging through the USB port
• Listen to music streaming from your Bluetooth® enabled phone
• Advanced voice recognition system fluent in English, French and Spanish
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
vehicle equipped with SYNC.

www.SyncMyRide.com
Exclusively available on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles. Connecting your digital media player
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury.
Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may
take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their
vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe
to do so.
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition and radio are ON.
2. Plug the device into the USB port. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for exact location.
Note: If your digital media player has an ON/OFF switch, ensure that the device
is ON.
3. Press
or VOICE.
Note: If your digital media player contains many media files, INDEXING may
appear in the radio display. When the indexing process is complete, you may
access the media content in your digital media player using voice commands.
4. When prompted, say “USB”.
5 .
Play music by saying any of the following commands, “Play All”,
“Play Artist ”, “Play Album ”, “ Play Genre ”,
“Play Playlist ” or “Play track ”.
Note: At any time, you may press VOICE or and say “Help” for more options.
A new way to rock while you roll
SYNC can shift your digital music into overdrive with voice-activated access to songs on your
digital media player.
• Voice activated music: Browse your music collection by genre, album, artist and
song title using simple voice commands.
• USB device charging: Long trip? You may run out of gas but you’ll never run out
of music. That’s because if your digital media player supports, SYNC will
automatically charge your digital media player when plugged into the USB port.

For more information, visit www.SyncMyRide.com

Mobile Phone Voice Commands
Mobile Phone Voice Commands: You can use any of the following commands whenever SYNC is in
phone mode:
Basic Commands
• Call
• Dial
(then follow dialog with
SYNC to speak a number)
• Call history inc oming
• Call history outgoing
• Call history missed
• Go to privacy

Additional Commands
• Call at home
OR mobile
• Call at work
OR in office
• Phoneb ook
• Phonebook < name>
at home
• Phonebook
on mobile •
Phonebook
at work OR in office
• Phonebook
on other
• Connections
• Menu
• Join
• Hold

HELPFUL HINT: When using voice commands, remember SYNC is expecting to hear exactly
what is listed in your phonebook or music device.
For the latest information on features and device compatibility, refer to SyncMyRide.com.
Phone Settings & Bluetooth Commands
Mobile Phone Settings “Additional Commands” Voice Commands: When in phone mode, you
can press the VOICE or button and say ”Menu“ to use the following commands:
• (Phone) settings
(message) notification ON
• (Phone) settings
(message) notification OFF
• (Phone) connections
• Phone name • Signal
•
(Phone) settings (set)
phone ringer
• (Phone) settings (set)
ringer one
• (Phone) settings (set)
ringer two •
(Phone) settings (set)
ringer three
• Text message inbox
• (Phone) settings (set)
ringer OFF

HELPFUL HINT: The words in parentheses ( ) here are optional, the system understands the
command with or without them.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands: You can use the following commands whenever music is being
provided from your mobile phone via Bluetooth streaming audio:
• Pause
• Connections • Play previous track
• Play• Play next track
© Copyright August 2008 by Ford Motor Company. Specifications and descriptions contained within are based upon current information available at the time of release.
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Introduction 4
What is SYNC? 4
Safety information 5
Phone dependent features 5
SYNC voice recognition feature 6
Voice recognition system overview 8
Using voice commands with SYNC 8
SYNC system controls10
Quick reference chart 10
SYNC phone features12
Voice commands in phone mode 12
Making a call 14
Ending a call 14
Exiting phone mode 14
Answering an incoming call 14
Incoming new text message 15
Using the quick dial feature 16
Active call menu options 16
Using privacy mode 16
Putting a call on/off hold 17
Joining two calls (multiparty/conference call) 17
Accessing call history/phone book during active call 18
How SYNC interacts with your Bluetooth device 18
Phone redial 19
Call history 19
Accessing your phone book 20
Text messaging 21
Sending new text messages 21
Downloading unread text messages 23
Deleting all text messages 23
Phone settings 24
Phone status 24
Setting a ring tone 25
Message notification 25
Table of Contents
1See End User License Agreement at the end of this book
2009 SYNC/MGM(mgm)
Supplement
USA (fus)

SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
• Do not attempt to service or repair SYNC. See your authorized dealer.
• Do not operate playing devices if the power cords and/or cables are
broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where
they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of pedals,
seats and/or compartments, or safe driving abilities.
• Do not leave playing devices in the vehicle in extreme conditions as it
could cause damage to your device. Refer to your device’s user guide
for further information.
• For your safety, some SYNC functions are speed dependent and
cannot be performed when the vehicle is traveling at speeds greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h).
• Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using with
SYNC.
PHONE DEPENDENT FEATURES
While SYNC supports a variety of features, many are dependent upon the
functionality of your cell phone with Bluetoothwireless technology. At
a minimum, most cellular phones with Bluetoothwireless technology
support the following functions:
• Answering an incoming call
• Ending a call
• Using privacy mode
• Dial a number
• Redial
• Call waiting notification
• Caller ID
Other features, such as text messaging via Bluetooth, and automatic
phone book download are phone dependent features. To ensure that you
have a compatible cellular phone, refer to your phone’s user manual and
visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
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Introduction
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SYNC VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE
SYNC is equipped with an advanced interactive Voice Recognition (VR)
system. This system allows you to perform many operations by
“speaking” certain commands to the system. The system will respond
with a series of audible tones, prompts, questions and spoken
confirmations depending on the situation and the chosen level of
dialogue interaction.
Feedback through audible tones
Your VR system will respond through various audible tones. You may
hear a tone at the following times:
• When you press VOICE or
on your steering wheel controls.
• When you access the help feature.
• When the VR system does not understand your request
• When a VR session is completed successfully
• When a VR session is ended unsuccessfully
• When a speed dependent feature has been accessed
• When a new device is connected
SYNC has five different audible tones that will play depending on the
circumstance.
• Initial: Sounds when you are entering a new mode.
• Positive: Sounds for a positive recognition or a successful VR session
completion.
• Negative: Sounds for a negative recognition, an unsuccessful VR
session, or when a speed dependent feature has been accessed.
• Listening: Sounds when the system is ready to listen for a command.
• Help: Sounds when you ask for ’Help’.
Confirmation prompts
Confirmation prompts are short questions asked by the system when the
system has not clearly understood your request or when there are many
possible responses to your request. For example, if you have
Confirmation prompts ON, the system may say, “Phone, is that correct?”.
The system will then listen for a “Yes” or “No” confirmation from you. If
you say “Yes”, the system will proceed. If you say “No”, the system will
ask you to say the command again. If you have Confirmation prompts
OFF, the system will simply make a best guess as to what you requested.
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USING VOICE COMMANDS WITH SYNC
There is a push to talk button on your steering wheel controls labeled
either VOICE or
. Press to activate Voice Recognition. You will hear a
tone and LISTENING will appear in the radio display signaling that the
system is ready to accept your command. Speak the command clearly to
ensure that the system is able to recognize and perform the desired
function.
For the best voice recognition performance:
• Ensure that the interior of the vehicle is as quiet as possible. Wind
noise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system
from correctly recognizing spoken voice commands.
• After pressing VOICE or
, wait until the tone sounds and
LISTENING appears in the radio display before speaking a command.
Any command spoken prior to this will not register with the system.
• At any time, you can interrupt the system while it is speaking by
pressing VOICE or
. The system will respond with a listening tone
and allow you to speak a command.
• Speak naturally without large pauses in between words.
At any time, you may say these commands:
• USB •SYNC
• Bluetooth Audio •Line in
• Phone •Voice settings
• Cancel •
Vehicle health (if equipped, U.S.
only)
• Help
USB: Say to access the device connected to the USB port.
SYNC: Say to return to the main menu.
Bluetooth audio: Say to access/use streaming music from your cellular
phone enabled with Bluetoothwireless technology.
Line in: Say to access the device plugged into your auxiliary input jack.
Phone: Say to access hands-free phone mode.
Voice settings: Say to access the voice settings menu. Refer to
Commands for voice settings in the following section.
Help: Say at any time for options in a specific mode. SYNC will list
various options for you audibly. The ‘help’ request is always available.
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