SYNC 3 for Your Ford Kuga SUV 2020

SYNC3  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
452).  
Network Connection  
Switching Automatic System Updates  
On  
1. Select Settings.  
2. Select Automatic updates.  
3. Switch Automatic system updates on.  
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:  
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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Voice Command  
Next page  
Previous page  
Description  
Go to the next page.  
Go to the previous page.  
1 Add the name of the feature to the command.  
Entertainment  
Audio Source  
Voice Command  
Description  
Radio  
Use the radio.  
CD Player  
Bluetooth audio  
USB  
Use the CD player.  
Use a Bluetooth® device.  
Use a USB or media player.  
Radio  
Voice Command  
Description  
AM  
Listen to AM radio.  
Tune to a specific AM frequency.1  
Listen to DAB radio.  
___ AM  
DAB  
FM  
Listen to FM radio.  
Tune to a specific FM frequency.1  
___ FM  
1 Add the radio frequency to two decimal places to the command.  
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USB and Media Player  
Voice Command  
Play album ___  
Description  
Play artist ___  
Play audiobook ___  
Play genre ___  
Play your music by category.1  
Play playlist ___  
Play podcast ___  
Play song ___  
Browse all albums  
Browse all artists  
Browse all audiobooks  
Browse all genres  
Browse all playlists  
Browse all podcasts  
Browse all tracks  
Browse album ___  
Browse artist ___  
Browse audiobook ___  
Browse genre ___  
Browse playlist ___  
Browse podcast ___  
Browse music on a USB device.  
Browse your music by category on a USB device.1  
1 Add an album name, artist name, audiobook name, genre name, playlist name, podcast  
name or track name to the command. Say the name exactly as it appears on your device.  
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Phone  
Voice Command  
Description  
Pair phone  
Redial  
Pair a cell phone or Bluetooth®-enabled device.  
Redial the last number that you dialed.  
Dial a number.1  
Dial ___  
Call a specific contact from your phonebook.2  
Call ___  
Call ___ ___  
Call a specific contact from your phonebook at a  
specific location.3  
Listen to message  
Listen to a text message.  
Listen to message ___  
Listen to a specific text message from a list of text  
messages.  
Reply to message  
Reply to the last text message.  
1 Add the number you want to dial to the command.  
2 Add a contact name from your phonebook to the command. Say the first and last name  
of your contact exactly as it appears on your device.  
3 Add a contact name and location from your phonebook to the command. Say the first  
and last name of your contact exactly as it appears on your device.  
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Navigation(If Equipped)  
Setting a Destination  
Voice Command  
Description  
Find an address  
Enter a destination address. When prompted,  
provide the house number, the street and city.  
Find a POI  
Search for a point of interest by name or by category.  
Search for a nearby point of interest by category.1  
Find nearest ___  
Search for a point of interest category.1  
Find a POI category  
Destination home  
Destination work  
Set your saved home address as your destination.  
Set your saved place of work as your destination.  
Previous destinations  
Display and select from a list of previous destina-  
tions.  
Favourite destinations  
Display and select from a list of favorite destinations.  
1 Add a point of interest category or the name of a major brand or chain to the command.  
Route Guidance  
Voice Command  
Cancel route  
Description  
Cancel the current route.  
Reroute  
Select an alternate route.  
Repeat last instruction  
Show route  
Repeat the last guidance prompt.  
Display an overview of the route.  
Display the map on the touchscreen.  
Show map  
Show north up  
Display a two-dimensional map with north toward  
the top of the touchscreen.  
Show heading up  
Show 3D  
Display a two-dimensional map with the direction  
you are traveling toward the top of the touchscreen.  
Display a three-dimensional map with the direction  
you are traveling toward the front.  
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Apps  
General  
Voice Command  
Description  
Mobile apps  
Start an app. The system prompts your for the app  
name.  
List apps  
Find apps  
Get a list of apps running on your device.  
Search and connect to apps running on your device.  
Active App  
Voice Command  
Description  
Get a list of voice commands for a specific app.1  
Close an app.1  
___ help  
Close ___  
1 Add an app name to the command.  
Voice Settings  
Voice Command  
Voice settings  
Description  
Go to the voice settings menu.  
Switch long voice prompts on.  
Switch short voice prompts on.  
Interaction mode standard  
Interaction mode advanced  
Call confirmation on  
Switch call confirmation on. The system prompts  
you to confirm before making a call.  
Call confirmation off  
Switch call confirmation off. The system does not  
prompt you to confirm before making a call.  
Voice command lists on  
Voice command lists off  
Switch the display of voice commands on.  
Switch the display of voice commands off.  
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Automatic Blower Motor Speed  
Using the Radio  
Setting an AM/FM Radio Station  
1. Select Sources.  
2. Select AM or FM.  
Reduction  
If necessary, the system decreases the  
blower motor speed when you are using  
voice commands to reduce the amount of  
background noise in your vehicle. It returns  
to normal when you are finished.  
Switching Automatic Blower Motor  
Speed Reduction Off  
Simultaneously press the A/C and  
recirculated air buttons.  
ENTERTAINMENT  
Select the audio option on the  
feature bar.  
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3. Rotate the control to change the  
frequency.  
Selecting a FM Radio Station From a  
List  
1. Select Sources.  
2. Select FM.  
3. Select Stations.  
4. Select a radio station from the list.  
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Audio source. Select to choose  
a different audio source.  
1. Select Sources.  
2. Select DAB.  
Presets. Swipe left to view more  
3. Select Stations.  
4. Select an ensemble.  
5. Select a radio station from the list.  
presets.  
You can access these options using the  
touchscreen or voice commands.  
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Manually Changing Digital Radio  
Stations  
Note: If you switch traffic announcements  
on, traffic announcements broadcast by  
radio stations interrupt the current audio  
source to help you plan your route.  
StreamingMusicFromaBluetooth  
Device  
Check the compatibility of your device on  
the local Ford website.  
Pair your device. See Phone (page 450).  
Select Sources.  
Searching for Tracks on a Bluetooth  
Device  
Select Browse.  
Rotate the control to change the station.  
Select a track.  
Automatically Changing Radio  
Note: Select the cover art to view  
Stations  
information about the current track.  
Press to seek the next station up  
the frequency band.  
Playing Tracks on a Bluetooth Device  
in a Random Order  
Press and hold to quickly seek  
up the frequency band.  
Select to play tracks in a random  
order.  
Press to seek the next station  
down the frequency band.  
Repeating Tracks on a Bluetooth  
Device  
Press and hold to quickly seek  
down the frequency band.  
Select the repeat icon to repeat  
Storing a Radio Station  
tracks.  
Press and hold one of the preset buttons.  
Note: You can repeat one track or all tracks  
on an audio format Bluetooth device. You  
can repeat one track, all tracks or all tracks  
in one folder on a Bluetooth device.  
Note: A small number one appears next to  
the repeat icon to indicate that a track is set  
to repeat. A small folder icon appears next  
to it to indicate that a folder is set to repeat.  
Note: The radio briefly mutes to indicate  
the station has been stored.  
Note: You can add additional preset pages  
using the settings option on the feature bar.  
Switching Traffic Announcements On  
Select Traffic (TA).  
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Supported Devices  
PlayingMusicFromaUSBorMedia  
Player  
The system supports most USB and media  
players, including iOS and Android devices.  
Connect your device to a USB port.  
Select Sources.  
Supported File Formats  
Select USB.  
The system supports the following file  
formats:  
MP3, MP4, WMA, WAV, AAC, AIFF, APE,  
DSD, and FLAC audio file formats.  
Note: The system indexes your music  
before you can play it.  
MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and  
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FLAC file extensions.  
Player  
FAT, exFAT, and NTFS file systems.  
Select Browse.  
Select a track.  
Audio File Metadata  
The system organizes files on your USB or  
media player by metadata tags. Metadata  
tags contain information about the file. If  
the metadata tags for the files on your USB  
or media player contain no information,  
the system classifies them as unknown.  
The system can index up to 50000 tracks  
on a USB device or media player, and up  
to 10 devices.  
Note: Select the cover art to view  
information about the current track.  
Note: You can also browse by album, artist,  
audiobook, genre, playlist, podcast or track  
name.  
Playing Tracks on a USB or Media  
Player in a Random Order  
Select to play tracks in a random  
order.  
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Repeating Tracks on a USB or Media  
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  
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.  
Select the repeat icon to repeat  
tracks.  
Note: You can repeat one track or all tracks  
on an audio format USB or media player.  
You can repeat one track, all tracks or all  
tracks in one folder on a USB or media  
player.  
Note: A small number one appears next to  
the repeat icon to indicate that a track is set  
to repeat. A small folder icon appears next  
to it to indicate that a folder is set to repeat.  
Check the compatibility of your device on  
the local Ford website.  
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Change device  
Display the list of paired or connected  
devices that you can select.  
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the  
First Time  
Go to the settings menu on your device and  
switch Bluetooth® on.  
Do not disturb  
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tones  
and alerts off.  
Make sure your cell phone is discoverable.  
See your cell phone's user manual.  
Select the phone option on the  
feature bar.  
Phone Keypad  
Directly dial a number.  
1. Select Pair phone.  
Note: A prompt alerts you to search for your  
Text messages  
Display the cell phone messages.  
vehicle on your cell phone.  
2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.  
Siri  
Note: A number appears on your cell phone  
and on the touchscreen.  
Connect to Siri on your iOS device.  
3. Confirm that the number on your cell  
phone matches the number on the  
touchscreen.  
Phone Voice Assistant  
Connect to the phone voice service on your  
Android device.  
Note: The touchscreen indicates that you  
have successfully paired your cell phone.  
Text Messaging  
Setting Text Message Notification  
4. Download the phonebook from your  
cell phone when you are prompted.  
Note: If you pair more than one cell phone,  
use the phone settings to specify the  
primary phone. You can change this setting  
at any time.  
iOS  
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell  
phone.  
2. Select Bluetooth®.  
Using Your Cell Phone  
Recent Call list  
3. Select the information icon to the right  
of your vehicle.  
Display and select an entry from a list of  
previous calls.  
4. Switch text message notification on.  
Android  
Contacts  
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell  
phone.  
Display a smart search form to look up your  
contacts. Use the List button to  
2. Select Bluetooth®.  
alphabetically sort your contacts.  
3. Select the profiles option.  
4. Select the phone profile.  
5. Switch text message notification on.  
Your phone  
Change ring tones, alerts or pair another  
cell phone.  
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Using Text Messaging  
Menu Item  
Hear it  
Description  
Hear the text message.  
View  
View the text message.  
Call  
Call the sender.  
Reply  
Reply to the text message with a standard text message.  
Apple CarPlay  
1. Connect your device to a USB port.  
NAVIGATION(IF EQUIPPED)  
Note: For more information, refer to the  
2. Follow the instructions on the  
local Ford website.  
touchscreen.  
Select the navigation option on  
Note: Certain features of the system are  
not available when you are using Apple  
CarPlay.  
the feature bar.  
Switching Apple CarPlay Off  
1. Select Settings.  
2. Select Apple CarPlay preferences.  
3. Switch Apple CarPlay off.  
Android Auto  
1. Connect your device to a USB port.  
2. Follow the instructions on the  
touchscreen.  
Note: You might need to enable Android  
Auto from the settings menu.  
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Note: Certain features of the system are  
not available when you are using Android  
Auto.  
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Map view menu.  
Zoom out.  
Zoom in.  
Route guidance menu.  
Destination entry menu.  
Switching Android Auto Off  
1. Select Settings.  
2. Select Android Auto.  
3. Switch Android Auto off.  
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Setting a Destination Using the Map  
Setting a Destination  
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Setting a Destination Using the Text  
Entry Screen  
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Re-center the map.  
Selected location.  
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Text entry field.  
3D map rotation. Swipe left or  
Automatic suggestions based on  
right.  
the text you enter.  
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Start route guidance.  
Destination name.  
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Information icon.  
Search.  
Keyboard settings.  
Select the location on the map.  
Note: Select one of the suggestions to copy  
Select Start to begin route guidance.  
the detail to the text entry field.  
Changing the Format of the Map  
Note: You can enter a destination in a  
number of formats, city street number, city  
number street, zip code or point of interest.  
Display the map in one of the following  
formats:  
Note: You do not have to enter the  
A two-dimensional map with the  
direction you are traveling toward the  
top of the screen.  
destination country.  
Note: To enter mutated vowels or accented  
characters, for example ä or é, press and  
hold the corresponding character on the  
keyboard.  
Select Search.  
Select Start to begin route guidance.  
A two-dimensional map with north  
toward the top of the screen.  
A three-dimensional map with the  
direction you are traveling toward the  
front.  
Zoom  
Display more or less detail on the map.  
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Note: You can use pinch gestures to zoom  
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Estimated time of arrival,  
distance to destination or time  
to destination.  
Current road.  
Mute guidance prompts.  
Cancel route guidance.  
in and out. Place two fingers on the screen  
and move them apart to zoom in. Place two  
fingers on the screen and bring them  
together to zoom out.  
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Route Guidance  
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Note: To change guidance prompt volume,  
turn the volume control when a guidance  
prompt plays.  
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Turn indicator. Select to hear the  
last guidance prompt.  
Point of interest.  
Route Guidance Menu  
Menu Item  
Screen view  
Full map  
Description  
Adjust your map preferences for when route guidance is active.  
View a full screen map when route guidance is active.  
View exit information for your current route.  
Motorway exit info  
Turn list  
View the turn list for your current route. Select a road to avoid  
it.  
View traffic nearby or on your current route.1  
Adjust navigation settings.  
Traffic list  
Navigation settings  
Where am I?  
View information about your current location.  
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Menu Item  
Cancel route  
Description  
Cancel route guidance.  
Show route  
Re-route  
View the entire current route on the map.  
View an alternative route compared to your current one.  
Change the order or remove waypoints.  
Edit waypoints  
Optimise order  
Start  
The system determines the order of waypoints for you.  
Go to the next screen and start the new route.  
Enter a destination address.  
Search  
Home  
Set your saved home address as your destination  
Set your saved place of work as your destination.  
Display and select from a list of favorite destinations.  
Display and select from a list of previous destinations.  
Display the point of interest categories.  
Work  
Favourites  
Previous destinations  
POI  
1 Reliant upon traffic message channel or live traffic.  
1. Select the search option on the map.  
Adjusting the Guidance Prompt  
Volume  
2. Set a destination.  
3. Select the flag icon.  
4. Select Start.  
Turn the volume control when a guidance  
prompt plays to adjust the volume.  
Note: If you have inadvertently adjusted  
the volume to zero, press the turn indicator  
button to play the last voice prompt and  
then adjust the volume to the desired level.  
Canceling Route Guidance  
Canceling Route Guidance From the  
Route Guidance Menu  
Select the route guidance menu  
option on the active guidance  
screen.  
Muting Guidance Prompts  
Select the mute option on the  
screen to mute guidance  
prompts.  
Select Cancel route.  
Note: The system mutes the next and all  
Canceling Route Guidance From the Main  
Map  
future guidance prompts.  
Select the icon in the upper  
Adding Waypoints  
You can add a waypoint to a navigation  
route as a destination along your route.  
You can add up to five waypoints.  
right-hand corner of the main  
map to cancel route guidance.  
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Live Traffic (If Equipped)  
Navigation Map Updates  
Please check the local Ford website or  
contact your dealership for navigation map  
updates.  
Live traffic provides near real-time traffic  
information to help you plan the fastest  
route to your destination. You must have  
an active subscription for Live Traffic.  
HERE is the digital map provider for the  
navigation application. If you find map  
data errors, you can report them directly  
to HERE by visiting www.here.com. HERE  
evaluates all reported map errors and  
responds with the result of their  
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investigation by e-mail.  
ELECTRIC VEHICLE  
INFORMATION(IF EQUIPPED)  
Power Flow  
The Power Flow information for  
your plug-in hybrid vehicle is  
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Traffic congestion.  
Road closure.  
Live traffic active.  
Urgent warning.  
Traffic incident.  
Vehicle Operational States  
Power will flow to or from the front and  
rear wheels depending on operational  
state and drive conditions.  
Idling: The vehicle is running and in Park  
(P). The engine and, or the high voltage  
battery are on.  
Switching Live Traffic On  
Electric Driving: The vehicle is running  
and in Drive (D) or Neutral (N). The  
high voltage battery provides power to  
the wheels.  
Note: Make sure that the modem is  
enabled. See Connecting the Vehicle to  
a Mobile Network (page 426).  
1. Select Settings.  
Hybrid Driving: The vehicle is running  
and in Drive (D) or Neutral (N). The  
engine and the high voltage battery  
provide power to the wheels.  
Engine Driving: The vehicle is running  
and in Drive (D) or Neutral (N). The  
engine provides power to the wheels.  
2. Select FordPass Connect.  
3. Select Connectivity settings.  
4. Switch Vehicle connectivity on.  
5. Switch Location on.  
6. Switch Vehicle data & Remote ctrl on.  
7. Switch Live Traffic on.  
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Regenerative Braking: The vehicle is  
Normal Operation: The engine is on to  
running in Drive gear and is slowing  
down. Power captured by the  
optimize vehicle operation. The vehicle  
returns to electric operation when  
possible.  
regenerative braking system is sent  
back to the high voltage battery.  
Charging: The vehicle is plugged in and  
the high voltage battery is being  
charged.  
Low Use: The engine is on to maintain  
engine oil quality. The vehicle returns  
to electric operation when low engine  
use mode is complete. See Plug-In  
Hybrid Vehicle Operation (page 184).  
Engine Braking Active: The engine is on  
to provide increased powertrain  
braking. This can occur when you turn  
on the grade assist feature, when  
speed control is on or when driving with  
your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
Turning off grade assist or speed  
control may allow the vehicle to return  
to electric operation.  
Engine On Due To  
The following conditions help to explain  
why the engine is on, and what you can do  
to allow all electric operation.  
Drive Power: The engine is on due to  
accelerator pedal pressure or speed  
control activation. Reduce pressure on  
the accelerator pedal or switch off the  
speed control to return to full electric  
mode.  
High Speed: The engine is on because  
the vehicle speed exceeds the level for  
full electric operation. Reduce the  
speed to return to electric operation.  
Heater Setting: The engine is on  
because of the heater setting. Reduce  
or turn off the heater setting to return  
to electric operation.  
Neutral Gear: The engine is on because  
the vehicle is in Neutral (N). Shift out  
of neutral gear to return to electric  
operation.  
Engine Cold: The engine is on because  
it is cold. The vehicle returns to electric  
operation once the engine is sufficiently  
warm.  
Battery Charging: The engine is on to  
charge the high-voltage battery. The  
vehicle returns to electric operation  
once the battery is charged.  
Battery Temperature: The engine is on  
due to high or low high-voltage battery  
temperature. This is a normal operating  
condition. The vehicle returns to  
electric operation when possible.  
Drive Mode: The engine is on due to the  
drive mode selection. Select an  
appropriate drive mode for electric only  
operation.  
Charge Settings  
The Charge Settings information  
for your plug-in hybrid vehicle is  
available through the Home  
screen or under Vehicle Settings. To  
Improve your charging experience, your  
vehicle has the following convenience  
features.  
Low Gear: The engine is on because  
the vehicle is in low gear. Shift out of  
low gear to return to electric operation.  
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Charge Times  
Departure Times  
Once you set up Charge Times for a  
Setting Departure Times allows you to  
control charging schedules and have the  
vehicle cabin heated or cooled while  
plugged in, so your vehicle is ready to drive  
when you are. By setting a departure time  
your vehicle can use your charge time  
settings to minimize your electricity costs  
but still prioritize finishing charging before  
your scheduled departure. A calendar view  
allows you to program two departure times  
per day for each day of the week.  
specific charging location, your vehicle  
prioritizes charging based on your preferred  
time settings. You can set two preferred  
charging time windows for weekdays and  
two for weekends. This feature allows you  
to take advantage of electric utility rate  
plans that offer lower pricing during certain  
times of day. Contact your utility company  
to see what plans are available.  
Note: You can also set up and use these  
features using the FordPass app.  
Note: You can also set up and use these  
features using the FordPass app.  
Charging Status  
Displays the present state of the charging  
system. See Charging the High Voltage  
Battery (page 220).  
Charging Status  
Description and Action  
Will charge when plugged in.  
Your vehicle is unplugged and starts char-  
ging when plugged in.  
Will wait for preferred charge time.  
Your vehicle is unplugged at a saved loca-  
tion with Charge Times enabled. Charging  
is scheduled to start at the time displayed  
based on your charge time settings. You  
must plug in prior to the start time shown  
for the vehicle to begin charging at that  
time.  
Waiting for preferred charge time.  
Your vehicle is plugged in at a saved loca-  
tion with Charge Times enabled. Charging  
starts at the time displayed, which is based  
on your Charge Times settings.  
Charging.  
Charged.  
Your vehicle is plugged in and using power  
to charge the high voltage battery or run  
electrical systems.  
Your vehicle is finished charging.  
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Charging Status  
Description and Action  
Vehicle charge fault.  
Your vehicle is plugged in and there is a  
fault within the vehicle charging system.  
Unplug and plug back in. If the fault is still  
present, contact your dealer.  
Charge station fault.  
Your vehicle is plugged in and a fault is  
detected with the charge station or char-  
ging cord. Check the charging cord and the  
charge station or electrical supply.  
Charge station not detected.  
Incompatible charge station.  
Charge station paused.  
A charging coupler is plugged into the  
vehicle but there is no connection with a  
charging power source.  
Your vehicle is plugged in but cannot  
communicate with the charging station.  
Contact the station provider.  
Your vehicle is plugged in and charging is  
paused at the charge station.  
High Voltage Battery State of Charge  
Charging Time Information  
Displays estimates of how long your  
vehicle will take to fully charge when  
plugged into a high or low power charger.  
Displays the remaining charge percentage  
with 100% representing the total amount  
of energy you can get from an external  
charge.  
High power estimate: The minimum  
time to a 100% charge using a high  
power charger.  
Plug and Charging Status  
Displays the plug and charging status  
Low power estimate: The longest time  
to a 100% charge using a low power  
charger.  
icons.  
Not plugged in.  
When charging, the start and estimated  
end time are displayed. When your vehicle  
is not plugged in and at a location with  
Charge Times enabled, the start and end  
times display based on known charging  
power.  
Plugged in and not currently  
charging.  
Plugged in and charging.  
Note: Charging durations and end times are  
only estimates. Certain conditions may  
result in longer charging times. See  
Charging the High Voltage Battery (page  
220).  
Plugged in and waiting to charge  
based on charge time settings.  
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4. Select an address from the Recent  
Charge Preferences  
Charge Locations screen.  
Touch the button to access Charge Time  
and Departure Time settings. Once set up,  
additional information and settings are  
displayed on the charge settings screen.  
5. On the Confirm Location for Charge  
Times screen, you can edit the location  
name and set a max charge level as  
desired. Once you have your desired  
location name and max charge level,  
select Continue to Schedule.  
Charge Times On and Off Switch  
This switch is visible when your vehicle is  
at a saved Charge Times location. Use the  
switch to turn your charge time settings on  
and off for this location.  
Note: Charging will stop when your vehicle  
reaches the max charge level.  
6. Select WEEKDAY or WEEKEND on the  
Preferred Charge Times screen.  
Charge Times Location Name and  
7. On the Select preferred WEEKDAY or  
WEEKEND Charge Times screen, use  
the circular 24 hour clock to select your  
charging time windows. You can select  
up to two time windows by pressing  
and dragging across the hour buttons.  
When you have selected your preferred  
times then press Next to return to the  
Preferred Charge Times screen. Repeat  
for WEEKEND or WEEKDAY as desired.  
Once you are done setting preferred  
charge times, press Save.  
Charging Time Information  
The location name displays when your  
vehicle is at a saved Charge Times location.  
The charging start time is displayed along  
with the charging end time and associated  
charge level.  
Departure Times On and Off Switch  
This switch is visible when you have at  
least one departure time set. Use this  
switch to turn all departure times on and  
off. Switching departure times off does not  
delete your settings.  
Note: Selecting all or none of the 24 hours  
results in any time of day given equal priority  
for charging.  
Next Departure Times and Cabin  
8. Your saved location now shows on the  
Charge Times screen. Select Done to  
return to the main charge settings  
screen. Whenever your vehicle is at a  
saved charging location the charge  
settings screen displays the location  
name, and the charging times are  
based on your Charge Time settings for  
that location plus the next Departure  
Time.  
Note: Reaching your max charge level by  
your next Departure Time is always the  
priority. When Charge Times are set,  
charging outside your preferred charging  
time windows could be necessary in order  
to finish by your next Departure Time.  
Temperature  
Displays the next departure time and  
associated cabin temperature setting.  
Charge Time Settings  
Follow these steps to set a preferred  
charge time for a charging location.  
1. Select Charge Preferences on the  
Charge Settings screen.  
2. Select Charge Time Setup on the Edit  
Charge Preferences screen.  
3. Select Add New Location on the  
Charge Times screen. You can also edit  
settings for previously saved locations  
from this screen.  
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Note: We recommend that you check your  
Departure Time Settings  
data plan before using your apps through  
the system. Using them could result in  
additional charges.  
1. Select Charge Preferences on the  
Charge Settings screen.  
2. Select Departure Time Setup on the  
Edit Charge Preferences screen.  
3. Two time settings show for each day  
of the week on the Departure Times  
schedule screen. Select any one.  
4. On the Departure Time settings screen,  
set your desired departure time, cabin  
temperature and days of the week to  
repeat. Press Save.  
5. Your settings are now shown on the  
Departure Times schedule screen.  
Press Back two times to return to the  
main charge settings screen. The next  
departure time and cabin temperature  
setting display.  
Note: Cabin conditioning can perform  
differently depending on if you plug in with  
the included convenience cord or a higher  
power charging station. The power available  
for conditioning is limited to the charging  
station power available.  
Note: Your vehicle may not always reach  
the set cabin temperature due to charging  
and ambient temperature conditions. This  
is normal operation.  
Note: We recommend that you check the  
app provider's terms and conditions and  
privacy policy before using their app.  
Note: Make sure that you have an active  
account for apps that you want to use  
through the system.  
Note: Some apps will work with no setup.  
Others require you to configure some  
personal settings before you can use them.  
Using Apps on an iOS Device  
Select the apps option on the  
feature bar.  
1. If your device is connected via USB,  
switch Apple CarPlay off. See Phone  
(page 450).  
2. Connect your device to a USB port or  
3. If prompted to enable CarPlay, select  
Disable.  
4. Start the apps on your device that you  
want to use through SYNC.  
Note: If you close the apps on your device,  
you will not be able to use them through the  
system.  
APPS  
5. Select the app that you want to use on  
Note: For more information about available  
the touchscreen.  
apps, supported devices and  
Note: Connect your device to a USB port if  
you want to use a navigation app. When  
using a navigation app, keep your device  
unlocked and the app open.  
troubleshooting, refer to our local website.  
When you start an app through the system  
for the first time, you could be asked to  
grant certain permissions. You can review  
and change the permissions that you have  
granted at any time when your vehicle is  
not moving. See Settings (page 462).  
Using Apps on an Android Device  
Select the apps option on the  
feature bar.  
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1. If your device is connected via USB,  
SETTINGS  
switch Android Auto off. See Phone  
(page 450).  
Select the settings option on the  
feature bar.  
2. Switch on Enable Mobile apps via USB  
Select a tile to access the settings.  
Select the option to display extra  
3. Pair your device. See Phone (page 450).  
4. Start the apps on your device that you  
information.  
Note: If you close the apps on your device,  
you will not be able to use them through the  
system.  
5. Select Find mobile apps.  
Note: The system searches and connects  
to compatible apps that are running on your  
device.  
Ambient Lighting  
You can adjust the ambient lighting  
settings.  
Android Auto  
You can switch Android Auto on and off.  
6. Select the app that you want to use on  
the touchscreen.  
Apple CarPlay  
You can switch Apple CarPlay on and off.  
Note: Mobile Apps on your device use the  
USB port to establish a connection with  
SYNC. Some devices may lose the ability to  
play music over USB when Mobile Apps are  
enabled.  
Audio  
You can adjust the audio settings.  
Automatic Updates  
Using Mobile Navigation on an  
Android Device  
You can switch automatic updates on and  
off and adjust the settings.  
1. Connect your device to a USB port.  
2. Switch Android Auto off. See Phone  
Bluetooth®  
(page 450).  
You can switch Bluetooth on and off and  
3. Switch on Enable Mobile apps via USB  
pair your cell phone.  
4. Select the apps option on the feature  
Clock  
bar.  
You can adjust the clock settings.  
5. Select the navigation app that you  
want to use on the touchscreen.  
Display  
Note: When using a navigation app, keep  
You can adjust display settings like  
your device unlocked and the app open.  
brightness and auto dim.  
Note: Mobile Apps on your device use the  
USB port to establish a connection with  
SYNC. Some devices may lose the ability to  
play music over USB when Mobile Apps are  
enabled.  
Emergency Assistance(If Equipped)  
You can switch Emergency Assistance on  
and off.  
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FordPass  
Seats(If Equipped)  
You can adjust the FordPass settings.  
You can adjust the position and the  
massage function of the seats.  
General  
Sound  
You can adjust settings like language,  
measurement units, or reset the system.  
You can adjust the sound settings.  
Mobile Apps  
Valet Mode (If Equipped)  
You can adjust permissions, enable,  
You can enable and disable the valet  
disable, and update mobile apps.  
mode.  
Navigation (If Equipped)  
Vehicle(If Equipped)  
You can adjust the camera settings.  
You can adjust navigation settings like map  
preferences and route guidance.  
Voice Control  
You can adjust the voice control settings.  
Phone  
You can connect and disconnect your  
device, or manage the connected device  
settings.  
Wi-Fi  
You can switch Wi-Fi on and off and adjust  
the settings.  
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Voice Recognition  
Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
The system does not under-  
stand what I am saying.  
You are using the wrong voice commands.  
See Using Voice Recognition (page 442).  
For a complete list of voice commands, refer to the  
Wait for the voice prompt before you speak.  
The system does not under-  
stand the name of a track or  
artist.  
Device limitation. Bluetooth does not support voice  
commands.  
Connect your device to a USB port.  
If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice  
control button on the steering wheel to use Siri to  
play specific tracks.  
You are using the wrong voice commands.  
See Using Voice Recognition (page 442).  
For a complete list of voice commands, refer to the  
your device.  
Say the name of the track or artist exactly as it  
appears on your device. Spell out any abbreviations  
in the name.  
The song or artist name may have some special char-  
acters that are not being recognized by the system.  
The name contains special characters, for example *,  
- or +.  
Rename the files on your device or use the touch-  
screen to select and play the track.  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
The system does not under-  
stand the name of a contact  
in the phonebook on my  
device and calls the wrong  
contact.  
You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on  
your device.  
Say the first and last name of the contact exactly  
as it appears on your device. Spell out any abbrevi-  
ations in the name.  
The name contains special characters, for example *,  
- or +.  
Rename the contact on your device or use the  
touchscreen to select and call the contact.  
The system does not under-  
stand foreign names of  
contacts in the phonebook  
on my device.  
You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on  
your device.  
Say the first and last name of the contact exactly  
as it appears on your device. The system applies  
phonetic pronunciation rules of the selected  
language to the names of contacts in the phone-  
book on your device. Select the name of the  
contact on the touchscreen and use the Hear it  
option to get an idea of how the system expects  
you to pronounce it.  
The system voice prompts  
and the pronunciation of  
some words does not seem  
to be very accurate.  
Device limitation.  
The system uses text-to-speech technology and  
uses a synthetically generated voice rather than  
pre-recorded human voice.  
USB and Bluetooth Audio  
Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
I cannot connect my device.  
Device malfunction.  
Disconnect your device. Switch your device off,  
reset it and try again.  
Cable connection issue.  
Correctly connect the cable to your device and the  
vehicle USB port.  
Incompatible cable.  
Use the cable recommended by the manufacturer  
of your device.  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
Incorrect device settings.  
Make sure that your device does not have an auto-  
install program or active security settings.  
Check that your device is not set only to charge.  
Device lock screen enabled.  
Unlock your device before connecting it.  
The system does not recog-  
nize my device.  
Device limitation.  
Do not leave your device in your vehicle during very  
hot or very cold weather conditions.  
The system does not under-  
stand the name of a track or  
artist.  
Device limitation. Bluetooth does not support voice  
commands.  
Connect your device to a USB port.  
If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice  
control button on the steering wheel to use Siri to  
play specific tracks.  
I cannot stream audio from  
my Bluetooth device.  
Incompatible device.  
Check the compatibility of your device on the local  
Ford website.  
Device not connected.  
Pair your device. See Phone (page 450).  
Media player not running.  
The system does not recog-  
nize the music on my device.  
Missing or incorrect audio file metadata, for example  
artist, song title, album or genre.  
Repair the files on your device.  
Corrupt files.  
Repair the files on your device.  
Copyright protected files.  
Use a device that contains files that are not copy-  
right protected.  
Unsupported file format.  
Repair or convert the files to a supported format.  
See Entertainment (page 448).  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
Device indexing required.  
Re-index your device. See Settings (page 462).  
Device lock screen enabled.  
Device malfunction.  
Sometimes I cannot hear a  
track playing on my device.  
Disconnect your device. Switch your device off,  
reset it and try again.  
When I disconnect my iOS  
device the audio volume is  
set to maximum.  
Device limitation.  
Turn the volume down on your device  
The system does not play  
If the system does not play the tracks on your USB device  
the tracks on my USB drive in the correct order, the following information could help:  
in the correct order.  
If you are selecting USB as the audio source when the  
system is still indexing, SYNC plays tracks sorted  
alphabetically by file name in the root directory.  
If you are selecting USB as the audio source after the  
system has finished indexing, SYNC plays all tracks  
sorted alphabetically by the title in the ID3 tag  
regardless of where they are located. SYNC uses the  
file name if the title in the ID3 Tag does not exist.  
If you are selecting the option to play all tracks from  
the browsing menu, SYNC plays all tracks sorted  
alphabetically by the title in the ID3 tag regardless of  
where they are located. SYNC uses the file name if the  
title in the ID3 Tag does not exist.  
If you are selecting a track when using the explore  
device option, SYNC plays tracks sorted alphabetically  
by file name in the folder you have selected. SYNC  
then plays all tracks in any subfolders in the folder you  
have selected.  
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Phone  
Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
Incorrect cell phone settings.  
During a call, I can hear  
excessive background noise.  
Check and adjust the audio settings on your cell  
phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.  
During a call, I can hear the  
other person but they  
cannot hear me.  
Cell phone malfunction.  
Switch your cell phone off, reset it and try again.  
Cell phone microphone muted.  
Unmute your cell phone microphone.  
During a call, I cannot hear  
the other person and they  
cannot hear me.  
System restart required.  
Restart the system. Switch the ignition off and  
open the door. Close the door and lock the vehicle.  
Wait until the touchscreen is off and any illumin-  
ated USB ports are not illuminated. Unlock the  
vehicle, switch the ignition on and try again.  
I cannot download phone-  
book.  
Incompatible cell phone.  
Check the compatibility of your cell phone on the  
local Ford website.  
Incorrect cell phone settings.  
Allow the system to retrieve contacts from your  
cell phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.  
Incorrect system settings.  
Switch automatic phonebook download on. See  
Settings (page 462).  
Cell phone malfunction.  
A message displays  
Incorrect cell phone settings.  
suggesting that my phone-  
book has downloaded but it  
is empty or it has missing  
contacts.  
Allow the system to retrieve contacts from your  
cell phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.  
Check the location of the missing contacts on your  
cell phone. If they are stored on the SIM card, move  
them to the cell phone memory.  
Incorrect system settings.  
Switch automatic phonebook download on. See  
Settings (page 462).  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
Incompatible cell phone.  
I cannot connect my cell  
phone.  
Check the compatibility of your cell phone on the  
local Ford website.  
Cell phone malfunction.  
Switch your cell phone off, reset it and try again.  
Install the latest cell phone firmware.  
Delete your device from system and delete SYNC  
from your device and try again.  
Switch automatic phonebook download off. See  
Settings (page 462).  
Text messaging does not  
work.  
Check the compatibility of your cell phone on the  
local Ford website.  
Cell phone malfunction.  
Switch your cell phone off, reset it and try again.  
I cannot hear text messages.  
Incompatible cell phone.  
Check the compatibility of your cell phone on the  
local Ford website.  
Navigation(If Equipped)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
I cannot enter a street name  
when I am abroad.  
Incorrect entry method.  
Enter the street name with the country.  
The system does not recog-  
nize coordinates.  
You are using the wrong coordinates format.  
Use the format ##. #####, ##. ##### (for N/S ,  
E/W). Add a minus before coordinates if the  
direction is West and keep a positive value if the  
direction is East, for example 12.5412 means East  
and -12.5412 means West.  
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Apps  
Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
Incompatible device.  
The system cannot find any  
apps.  
You need an Android device with OS 4.3 or higher  
or an iOS device with iOS 8.0 or higher. Pair and  
connect your Android device to find AppLink  
compatible apps. Connect your Android or iOS  
device to a USB port or pair and connect using  
Bluetooth.  
I have a compatible device  
and it is correctly connected  
but the system still cannot  
find any apps.  
AppLink compatible apps not installed on your device.  
Download and install the latest version of the app.  
AppLink compatible apps not running on your device.  
Start the apps to allow the system to find them  
and make sure you sign in to any apps if required.  
Incorrect app settings.  
Check and adjust the app settings on your device  
and allow SYNC to access the app if required.  
I have a compatible device,  
it is correctly connected and  
my apps are running but the  
system still cannot find any  
apps.  
Apps failed to fully close.  
Restart the apps and try again.  
If you have an Android device with apps that have  
an exit or quit option, use this and then restart the  
apps. Alternatively, use the force stop option in the  
settings menu on your device.  
If you have an iOS device with iOS 7.0 or higher, tap  
the home button on your device twice and then  
swipe the app upward to close it.  
I have an Android device  
that is correctly connected,  
I have restarted my apps  
and they are running but the  
system still cannot find  
them.  
An issue on some older versions of the Android oper-  
ating system could result in apps not being found.  
Switch Bluetooth off and on again to force the  
system to reconnect to your device.  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
Cable connection issue.  
I have an iOS device that is  
correctly connected, I have  
restarted my apps and they  
are running but the system  
still cannot find them.  
Disconnect the cable from your device, wait for a  
moment and then connect it again to force the  
system to reconnect to your device.  
I have an Android device  
running a media app which  
the system has found but I  
cannot hear the sound or  
the sound is very quiet.  
Device volume is low.  
Turn the volume up on your device.  
I have an Android device  
running a number of  
compatible apps but the  
system cannot find all of  
them.  
Device limitation. Some Android devices have a limited  
number of Bluetooth ports that apps can use to  
connect. If you have more apps running on your device  
than the number of available Bluetooth ports, the  
system cannot find all of them.  
Close some of the apps to allow the system to find  
those that you want to use.  
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SYNC3  
Wi-Fi Connectivity  
Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
Password error.  
Enter the correct network password.  
Weak network signal.  
I cannot connect to a Wi-Fi  
network.  
Move your vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi hotspot or to  
a place where the network signal is not obstructed.  
Multiple access points in range with the same SSID.  
Use a unique name for your SSID. Do not use the  
default name unless it contains a unique identifier,  
for example as part of the MAC address.  
The Wi-Fi connection  
disconnects after successful  
connection.  
Weak network signal.  
Move your vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi hotspot or to  
a place where the network signal is not obstructed.  
I am close to a Wi-Fi hotspot  
but the network signal  
strength is weak.  
Obstructed network signal.  
If your vehicle has a heated windshield, position  
your vehicle so that the windshield is not facing the  
Wi-Fi hotspot.  
If your vehicle has metallic tinting on the windows  
but not on the windshield, position your vehicle so  
that the windshield is facing the Wi-Fi hotspot or  
open the windows that are facing the hotspot.  
If your vehicle has metallic tinting on the windows  
and the windshield, open the windows that are  
facing the hotspot.  
If your vehicle is in a garage and you have the  
garage door closed, open the garage door.  
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SYNC3  
Symptom  
Possible Cause and Resolution  
Hidden network.  
Make the network visible and try again.  
I cannot see a network in the  
list of available networks  
that I expect to see.  
Software downloads take  
too long.  
Weak network signal  
Move your vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi hotspot or to  
a place where the network signal is not obstructed.  
Wi-Fi hotspot in high demand or has a slow Internet  
connection.  
Use a more reliable Wi-Fi hotspot.  
The system seems to  
connect to a Wi-Fi network  
and the signal strength is  
excellent but the software  
does not update.  
No software update available.  
Wi-Fi network requires a subscription or acceptance  
of terms and conditions.  
Test the connection using another device. If the  
network requires a subscription or acceptance of  
terms and conditions, contact the network service  
provider.  
Resetting the System  
1. Simultaneously press and hold the  
seek up and the audio unit power  
buttons until the screen goes black.  
2. Wait three minutes to allow the system  
to complete the reset.  
3. Press the audio unit power button to  
switch the system on.  
Note: You can reset the system to restore  
functionality that has stopped working. The  
system reset is designed to restore  
functionality and not delete any data that  
you have stored.  
Additional Information and  
Assistance  
For additional information and assistance,  
we recommend that you contact an  
authorized dealer or refer to the local Ford  
website.  
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Appendices  
Note: We test and certify your vehicle to  
ELECTROMAGNETIC  
COMPATIBILITY  
meet electromagnetic compatibility  
legislation. It is your responsibility to make  
sure that any equipment an authorized  
dealer installs on your vehicle complies with  
applicable local legislation and other  
requirements. Installation of some  
aftermarket electronic devices could  
degrade the performance of vehicle  
functions, which use radio frequency signals  
such as broadcast radio receiver, tire  
pressure monitoring system, push button  
start, Bluetooth® connectivity or satellite  
navigation.  
WARNING: Do not place objects  
or mount equipment on or near the  
airbag cover, on the side of the front or  
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may  
come into contact with a deploying  
airbag. Failure to follow these  
instructions may increase the risk of  
personal injury in the event of a crash.  
WARNING: Do not fasten antenna  
cables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes and  
brake pipes.  
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter  
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular  
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)  
must keep to the parameters in the  
WARNING: Keep antenna and  
power cables at least 10 cm (4 in) from  
any electronic modules and airbags.  
following illustrations and table. We do not  
provide any other special provisions or  
conditions for installations or use.  
Car/SUV  
E239120  
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