SYNC? -> General Information for your Ford Ecosport 2012-2022
SYNC™
Driving Restrictions
GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNC is an in-vehicle communications
system that works with your Bluetooth
enabled cellular phone and portable media
player. This allows you to:
For your safety, certain features are
speed-dependent and restricted when your
vehicle is traveling over 3.1 mph (5 km/h).
Safety Information
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Make and receive calls.
Access and play music from your
portable music player.
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
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Use 911 Assist or Emergency Assistance
and applications via SYNC AppLink.*
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Access phonebook contacts and music
using voice commands.
Stream music from your connected
phone.
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
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Text message.
Use the advanced voice recognition
system.
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Charge your USB device (if your device
supports this).
*These features are not available in all
markets and may require activation.
Available AppLink enabled apps vary by
market.
When using SYNC:
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Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Place cords and cables
out of the way, so they do not interfere
with the operation of pedals, seats,
compartments or safe driving abilities.
Make sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC.
Support
SYNC support is available at your regional
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Do not leave playing devices in your
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. See your
device's manual for further information.
Ford website. See SYNC™
Troubleshooting (page 310).
SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
Do not attempt to service or repair the
system. See an authorized dealer.
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Essential for keeping up with the latest
software downloads available for
SYNC.
Privacy Information
When a cellular phone is connected to
SYNC, the system creates a profile within
your vehicle that is linked to that cellular
phone. This profile is created in order to
offer you more cellular features and to
operate more efficiently. Among other
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Access to customer support for any
questions you may have.
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SYNC™
things, this profile may contain data about
court order, or where required by law
enforcement, other government
authorities, or other third parties acting
with lawful authority. Other parties may
seek to access the information
your cellular phone book, text messages
(read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your cellular
phone was not connected to the system.
In addition, if you connect a media device,
the system creates and retains an index of
supported media content. The system also
records a short development log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent
system activity. The log profile and other
system data may be used to improve the
system and help diagnose any problems
that may occur.
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada. For further privacy
information, see the section on 911 Assist.
See SYNC™Applications and Services
(page 306).
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control many
features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the
wheel and focus on what is around you.
The cellular profile, media device index,
and development log will remain in the
vehicle unless you delete them and are
generally accessible only in the vehicle
when you connect the cellular phone or
media player. If you no longer plan to use
the system or the vehicle, we recommend
you perform a Master Reset to erase all
stored information.
Initiating a Voice Session
Press the voice button. A list of
available voice commands
appears in the display.
No one can access system data without
special equipment and access to the
vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor
Company and Ford of Canada will not
access the system data for any purpose
other than as described absent consent, a
Global Voice Commands
These voice commands are always
available. You can say them at any time.
Global voice commands
Help
Gives you available commands you can use
on the current screen.
List of Commands
Cancel
Gives you a list of possible voice
commands.
This command ends the voice session. You
can also cancel a session by pressing seek
up, seek down, or holding the voice button
for two or more seconds.
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