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SYNC™ 3
Using the Touchscreen
GENERAL INFORMATION
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
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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Status bar.
Home screen.
Clock. See Settings (page 462).
Outside air temperature.
Feature bar.
About SYNC
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands and a touchscreen.
The system provides easy interaction with
audio, phone, navigation, mobile apps and
settings.
Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Note: You can switch the system on and
use it for up to an hour without switching
the ignition on.
Note: You can use the system after you
switch the ignition off for up to 10 minutes
or until you open a door.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. Their use is limited to
when your vehicle speed is less than 5 km/h
(3 mph).
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
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Emergency Assistance off.
Select to adjust system settings.
See Settings (page 462).
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See Cleaning the Interior (page 386).
Vehicle data sharing on.
Updating the System
UpdatingtheSystemUsingaUSBDrive
Downloading an Update
Vehicle location sharing on.
1. Go to the SYNC update page on the
Vehicle data and vehicle location
sharing on.
local Ford website.
2. Download the update.
Traffic data source: Live traffic.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
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3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Traffic data source: Traffic
broadcast.
Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed
on the website.
Wireless charger active.
4. Follow the instructions provided to
download the update to the USB drive.
Feature Bar
Installing an Update
Select to use the radio, a USB, a
Note: You can use the system when
media player or a Bluetooth
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installation is in progress.
device. See Entertainment
(page 448).
1. Disconnect all other USB devices from
the USB ports.
Select to adjust climate settings.
2. Connect the USB drive with the update
to a USB port.
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell
Note: Installation starts automatically
within 10 minutes.
phone. See Phone (page 450).
Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi
Select to use the navigation
system. See Navigation (page
452).
Network Connection
Switching Automatic System Updates
On
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Automatic updates.
3. Switch Automatic system updates on.
Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device. See Apps (page
461).
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The system is now set to check for and
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
receive system updates when it is
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
Note: You can use the system when
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands. This allows you
to keep your hands on the steering wheel
and focus on what is in front of you.
download is in progress.
Note: If the system is disconnected from
the Wi-Fi network when download is in
progress, the download continues the next
time the system is connected to a Wi-Fi
network.
Press the voice control button
on the steering wheel and wait
for the voice prompt.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Note: Press the voice control button again
to interrupt a voice prompt and begin
speaking.
See Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi
Network (page 426).
Note: Turn the volume control when a voice
Additional Information and
Assistance
For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer or refer to the local Ford
website.
prompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note: Press and hold the voice control
button on the steering wheel to use Siri on
your iOS device.
The following voice commands are
designed to help you from any screen:
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List of commands
Help
The following tables list some of the more
frequently used voice commands. For a
complete list of voice commands, refer to
the local Ford website.
General
Voice Command
Description
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1
Cancel an active voice session.
___ list of commands
Cancel
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1
Return to the previous screen.
___ help
Back
Main menu
Go to the main menu.
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