Ford Sync 3 Owners Manual

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You can make the following adjustments
using the information display SYNC 3
screen:
Information
Option
Information for current audio playing.
Audio
Select source.
View current road and speed limit (if information is available).
Naviga-
tion
View current route, next turn, time to your destination (depending on cluster
level), distance to destination (depending on cluster level), and ability to
cancel route.
If you do not have an active navigation route programed, the compass is
shown.
If you are not on a...

Information
Option
Missed calls
Outgoing calls
Incoming calls
All calls
Quick
dial
If you are on a call, the call information is displayed on the information display.
If you are receiving a call, you can accept it by selecting OK on the right-hand
steering wheel controls.
* Depending on your vehicle options, all of these choices may not display.
Use the OK and arrow buttons on the right
side of your steering wheel to scroll
through the available modes.
The selection menu expands and different
options...

•
Power: Switch the media or climate
features on and off.
• VOL:
 Control the volume of playing
audio.
• Seek
 and Tune: Use as you normally
would in media modes.
• Eject:
 Eject a CD from the
entertainment system.
• SOURCE
 or MEDIA: Touch the word
repeatedly to see all available media
modes.
• SOUND:
 Touch the word to access the
Sound menu where you can adjust
sound settings and other audio
settings.
• DISP:
 Switch the display on or off. You
can also touch the screen to switch the
display back on.
•...

Website
www.syncmaroute.ca
For important information about airbag
deployment and the fuel pump shut-off
please see the Supplementary Restrains
and Roadside Emergencies sections of
your owner manual.
To switch 911 Assist on and off please view
the settings information. See Settings
(page 77).
To make sure that 911 Assist works
correctly:
• SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.
• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the...

Safety 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...

Restricted features
Editing wireless settings.
Wi-Fi and Wireless
Editing the list of wireless networks.
Viewing received text messages.
Text Messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination.
Navigation
Demo navigation route.
Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or Avoid
Areas.
Creating a SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
• Essential for keeping up with the latest
software and connected features.
• Access to customer support for any
questions you may have.
• Maintain...

To install the update in your vehicle,
remove anything that is plugged in the USB
ports on the media hub and plug in the
USB drive containing the update. When
the USB drive is plugged in, the installation
should begin immediately. After a
successful installation, the update is
available the next time the vehicle is
started.
When the installation is complete, take the
USB drive back to the computer to report
the update. Log into your owner account
and return to the SYNC software update
page and confirm...

To switch this feature off:
Menu Item
Settings
General In this menu selection, you
can change the selection
for automatic updates to
OFF.
Automatic
System
Updates
Support
The SYNC support team is available to
help you with any questions you are not
able to answer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST.
For Ford:
United States: 1-800-392-3673.
Canada: 1-800-565-3673.
Mexico: 01-800-719-8466.
For Lincoln
United States: 1-800-521-4140.
Canada: 1-800-387-9333.
Mexico: 01-800-719-8466.
Times are...

HOME SCREEN
Home screen display
Tile
Item
Shows the active media source.
Audio
A
If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the
compass.
Displays the current setting of the passenger heated or climate
controlled seats.
*
Passenger
Heated
and
Climate
Controlled
Seats
B
This icon does not display if your vehicle has hard button
controls for heated and climate controlled seats.
If your vehicle is not equipped with navigation, this option
displays under the audio information.
The name of...