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SYNC™ (if equipped)

General Information

In this manual: SYNC™ (if equipped)
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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SYNC is an in-vehicle communications system. The system works with your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and portable media player. It allows you to:

  • Make and receive phone calls.
  • Access and play music from your portable music player.
  • Use 911 Assist or Emergency Assistance and applications through SYNC AppLink.*
  • Access contacts and phonebook music using voice commands.
  • Stream music from your connected phone.
  • Send text messages.
  • Use the advanced voice recognition system.
  • Charge a USB device (if your device supports this function).

*These features are not available in all markets and may require activation. Available AppLink-enabled applications depend on the market.

Make sure you review this manual before using it with SYNC.

Support

SYNC support is available in your region. Visit the Ford website.

SYNC Owner Account

Why do I need a SYNC Owner account?

  • It is required to stay informed of the latest SYNC software updates available for download.
  • Access customer support for any questions you may have.

Driving Restrictions

For your safety, some speed-dependent features are limited when your vehicle is moving faster than 5 km/h.

Safety Information

When using SYNC:

  • Do not use electronic devices if power cords or cables are frayed, split, or damaged. Route cords and cables so they do not interfere with pedals, seats, compartments, or safe driving.
  • Do not leave electronic devices in the vehicle in extreme conditions, as this may cause damage. See your device manual for more information.
  • Do not attempt to service or repair the system. Contact an authorized dealer.

Privacy Information

When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, the system creates a profile within your vehicle linked to that cellular phone. This profile is created to offer you more cellular features and to operate more efficiently. Among other things, this profile may contain data about your phonebook, text messages (read and unread), and call history, including call history recorded when your cellular phone was not connected to the system. In addition, when a media device is connected, the system creates and stores an index of supported media content. The system also records a short development log of approximately 10 minutes of all recent system activity. The phone profile, log, and other system data may be used to improve the system and help diagnose any problems that may occur.

The cellular profile, media device index, and development log remain in the vehicle unless you delete them, and are normally accessible only in the vehicle when a cellular phone or media player is connected. If you no longer plan to use the system or vehicle, we recommend that you perform a master reset to erase all stored information.

No one can access system data without special equipment and access to the vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada will not access system data for any purpose other than those described, without consent, by court order, or as required by law enforcement, other government authorities, or other third parties acting with legal authority. Other parties may seek access to information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For more privacy information, see the 911 Assist section.

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