Ford Sync 3 Owners Manual

May 2015
First Printing Supplement  SYNC 3
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SYNC® 3  Supplement (if equipped)
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SYNC™ 3
General Information........................................3
Home Screen.....................................................17
Using Voice Recognition
...............................18
Entertainment
.................................................25
Climate
...............................................................35
Phone
.................................................................42
Navigation.........................................................47
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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...

Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current
system activities including climate settings, voice
commands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status Bar
A
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it
takes you to the home screen view.
Home
B
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually
or have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location.  See
Settings (page 77).
Clock
C
This displays the current outside...

Description
Item
Callout
This shows the temperature the driver selects through
the climate control system.
Driver Temper-
ature
A
(If equipped) When you activate the heated steering wheel option
on the touch screen, this icon displays. It only displays
when there is not a physical button for the heated
steering wheel.
Heated steering
wheel
B
(If equipped) When the passenger's temperature has been
adjusted and is no longer linked to the driver's
temperature, it displays here. If Dual is turned off...

Description
Item
Callout
This icon displays when the audio system is muted.
Mute
E
The SYNC 3 system has been updated, press this
icon for more details.
Download
F
This icon appears if a Wi-Fi network is connected or
available.
Wi-Fi in Range
G
This icon displays when your cell phone is roaming.
Roaming
H
This icon displays when you receive a text message
on your phone.
Text Message
I
This icon displays when 911 Assist is set to off and
your phone is connected to SYNC.
911 Assist Off
J
(If Available)
The...

Functions
Feature Bar Item
Allows you to see your vehicle's location on
a virtual road map, get driving directions to
your destination and find points of interest
along your route.
Navigation
(If equipped)
Connect and control SYNC 3 compatible
apps running on your iphone or android
device. Also, access built-in additional
features such as SiriusXM Traffic and Travel
Link (if equipped).
Apps
If your vehicle is a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or
electric this is also where your settings and
power information...