Get SYNC? 3 -> General Information Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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 538).

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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SYNC™ 3

Emergency Assistance off.

Select to adjust system settings.

See Settings (page 538).

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Cell phone network signal

strength.

Cleaning the Touchscreen

See Cleaning Displays and Screens

Vehicle data sharing on.

(page 442).

Updating the System

UpdatingtheSystemUsingaUSBDrive

Vehicle location sharing on.

Downloading an Update

1. Go to the SYNC update page on the

local Ford website.

Vehicle data and vehicle location

sharing on.

Traffic data source: Live traffic.

2. Download the update.

Note: The website notifies you if an update

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is available.

Traffic data source: Traffic

broadcast.

3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.

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

Feature Bar

download the update to the USB drive.

Select to use the radio, a USB, a

Installing an Update

media player or a Bluetooth

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Note: You can use the system when

device. See Entertainment

installation is in progress.

(page 526).

1. Disconnect all other USB devices from

Select to adjust climate settings.

the USB ports.

See Climate (page 528).

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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

phone. See Phone (page 531).

within 10 minutes.

Select to use the navigation

system. See Navigation (page

533).

Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi

Network Connection

Switching Automatic System Updates

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

537).

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SYNC™ 3

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

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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 497).

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:

•

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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