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SYNC™ 3

General Information

In this manual: SYNC™ 3
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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About SYNC

The system lets you interact with your vehicle's entertainment, information, and communication systems using voice commands and the touchscreen. The system provides easy interaction with audio, phone, navigation, mobile apps, and settings.

Using the Touchscreen

Status bar.

B Home screen.

Clock C.

D Outside air temperature.

E Function bar.

Status Bar

Cellular phone microphone muted.

Audio system muted.

Software update installed.

Wi-Fi connected.

Cellular roaming.

Text message received.

Automatic fault reporting system off.

Cellular network signal strength.

Function bar

Select to use radio, USB, media player, or Bluetooth device. See Entertainment.

Select to change climate settings. See Climate.

Select to make calls and access the phone book on your mobile phone. See Phone.

Select to use the navigation system. See Navigation.

Select to search for and use compatible apps on your iOS or Android device. See Apps.

Select to adjust system settings. See Settings.

Cleaning the touchscreen

See Cleaning the Interior.

System Update

Updating the System Using a USB Drive

Downloading the Update

  1. Go to the SYNC update page on your local Ford website.
  2. Download the update.
  3. Insert the USB drive into the computer.
  4. Follow the instructions to download the update to the USB drive.

Installing the Update

  1. Disconnect all other USB devices from the USB ports.
  2. Connect the USB drive with the update to a USB port.

Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi Network Connection

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

Select the settings icon on the function bar.

  1. Select Automatic Updates.
  2. Select System Wi-Fi.
  3. Turn System Wi-Fi on.
  4. Select Available Wi-Fi Networks.
  5. Select an available Wi-Fi network.

Turning On Automatic System Updates

Select the settings icon on the function bar.

  1. Select Automatic Updates.
  2. Turn Automatic System Updates on.

The system is now set to check for and download system updates when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Additional Information and Assistance

For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you contact an authorized dealer or visit your local Ford website.

Test yourself

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