Ford Escape 2017 Owners Manual
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Included here are some of the most popular commands for each SYNC 3 feature. Audio Voice Commands ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for audio voice commands it can be the name of a Sirius channel or a channel number, a radio frequency number, or the name of a artist, album, song or a genre. To control the media features, press the voice button and when prompted, say: Description Voice command You can say the Sirius channel name or number such as "Sirius channel 16". You can also just say the name of a Sirius station such as "The Pulse". * Sirius Channel ___ Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM frequency such as "88.7 FM" or "1580 AM". AM ___ FM ___ Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequency such as “88.7 FM HD 1” . * FM ___ HD ___ Allows you to listen to music on your Bluetooth- connected device. Bluetooth Audio Allows you to listen to music on your USB connected device. USB For USB audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, song or a genre to listen to that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this option is available. For example, you could say "Play artist, The Beatles" or "Play song, Penny Lane". Play Genre ___ Play Playlist ___ Play Artist ___ Play Album ___ Play Podcast ___ Play Song ___ Play Audiobook ___ For USB audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, or a genre to browse by that selec- tion. Your system must finish indexing before this option is available. For example you can say "Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk". Browse ___ * This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription. 378 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
Phone Voice Commands Pairing a Phone You can use voice commands to connect your Bluetooth-enabled phone to the system. To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say: Description Voice command Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairingprocess. See Settings (page 408). Pair Phone Making Calls ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for phone voice commands it can be the name of the contact you wish to call or the digits you want to dial. Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following: Description Voice command Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook such as "Call Jenny". Call ___ Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook at a specific location such as "Call Jenny at Home". Call ___ at ___ Allows you to dial a specific number such as “Dial 867-5309”. Dial ___ Please make sure that you are saying the contact name exactly as it appears in your contact list. Once you have provided the digits of the phone number, you can say the following commands: Description Voice Command If the full number was not entered with the first command, you can continue saying the number. Tells SYNC 3 to make the phone call. Dial Tells SYNC 3 to erase the last block of digits stated. Delete Tells SYNC 3 to erase the entire number. Clear 379 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
Text Message Voice Commands To access text message options, press the voice button and say: Description Voice command Listen to Message You can say the number of the message you would like to hear. Listen to text message ___ Reply to Message Navigation Voice Commands Setting a Destination You can use any of the following commands to set a destination or find a point of interest. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for navigation voice commands it can be a POI category or an address. You can find an address, a point of interest (POI), or search for points of interest by category: Description Voice command Allows you to enter the address search functionality. Find an Address State the name of the POI category you would like to search for such as "Find restaurants". Find a ___ Allows you to enter the POI search functionality. Find POI Allows you to enter the intersection search functionality. Find Intersection State the name of the POI category you would like to search for nearby such as "Destination nearest restaurants". Destination Nearest ___ Allows you to see a list of your previous destinations. Destination Previous Destination Allows you to route to your home address. Destination Home 380 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
In addition, you can say these commands when a route is active: Description Voice command Cancels the current route. Cancel Route Allows you to select an alternate route. Detour Repeats the last guidance prompt. Repeat Instruction Repeats the last guidance prompt. Show Route Provides current location. Where Am I Allows you to zoom in on the map. Zoom in Allows you to zoom out from the map. Zoom out Mobile App Voice Commands (If Equipped) The following voice commands are always available: Description Voice command SYNC 3 will prompt you to say the name of an app to start it on SYNC 3. Mobile Apps SYNC 3 will list all of the currently available Mobile Apps. List Mobile Apps SYNC 3 will search and connect to compatible app(s) running on your mobile device. Find New Apps There are also voice commands that you can use when app(s) are connected to SYNC 3: Description Voice command At any time, you can say the name of a mobile app to start the mobile app on SYNC 3. Say the name of an app SYNC 3 will list the available voice commands for the specified app if the app is running on SYNC 3. Say the name of an app, followed by help 381 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands (If Equipped) SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link may not be available in all markets. Activation and a subscription are required. You can say the following commands to access SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link: Description Voice command Displays a list of traffic incidents. Show Traffic Displays the current weather map. Show Weather Map Displays a list of fuel prices. Show Fuel Prices Displays the 5 day weather forecast. Show 5 Day Fore- cast Help Voice Settings Commands You can say the following commands to access the voice settings: Description Voice command Allows you to enter the voice settings functionality. Voice Settings Sets standard prompting with longer prompts. Interaction Mode Standard Sets advanced prompting with shorter prompts. Interaction Mode Advanced Allows the system to confirm before making a phone call. Phone Confirmation On The system does not confirm before placing a call. Phone Confirmation Off The system displays a short list of available commands. Voice Command Lists On The system does not display the list of commands. Voice Command Lists Off 382 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
Note: Depending on the current climate control settings, the fan speed may automatically go down while issuing voice commands or while making and receiving phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount of background noise in the vehicle. The fan speed will automatically return to normal operation once the voice session ends. Fan speed can also be adjusted normally during a voice session, simply press fan buttons (or turn fan knob) to increase or decrease fan speed to desired setting. To disable this automatic fan speed reduction feature during voice sessions, press and hold the climate control AC and Recirculated air buttons simultaneously, release and then increase fan speed within 2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeat the above sequence. ENTERTAINMENT 383 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)E207617
Message and description Message Sources A Direct Tune B Presets C You can access these options using the touchscreen or voice commands. Sources Press this button to select the source of media you want to listen to.Menu item AM FM * SIRIUS CD The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here. USB Bluetooth Stereo If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they display here as individual source selections. Apps * This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription. AM/FM Radio Tuning a Station You can use the tune or seek controls on the radio bezel to select a station. To tune a station using the touchscreen, select: Menu item Direct Tune A pop up appears, allowing you to type in the frequency of a station. You can only enter a valid station for the source you are currently listening to. You can press the backspace button to delete the previously entered number. Once you have entered the station's call numbers, you can select: Action and descrip- tion Menu item Press to begin playing the station you have entered. Enter Press to exit without changing the station. Cancel Presets To set a new preset, tune to the station and then press and hold one of the memory preset buttons. The audio mutes briefly while the system saves the station and then returns. 384 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
There are two preset banks available for AM and three banks for FM. To access additional presets, tap the preset button. The indicator on the preset button shows which bank of presets you are currently viewing. SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated) Note: This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription. SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription-based satellite radio service that broadcasts a variety of music, sports, news, weather, traffic and entertainment programming. Your factory-installed SIRIUS satellite radio system includes hardware and a limited subscription term that begins on the date of sale or lease of your vehicle. See an authorized dealer for availability. For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is required), the online media player and a list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit www.siriusxm.com in the United States, www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming. This includes canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. Note: This receiver includes the eCos real-time operating system. eCos is published under the eCos License. The following buttons are available for Sirius: Action and description Menu item Touch this button to see a list of available stations. Browse A pop-up appears, allowing you to type in the call numbers of a station. Direct Tune Once you enter the stations call numbers, you can select:The system tunes to the station you select. Enter You exit the pop-up and the current station continues to play. Cancel You can press the backspace button to delete the previous number. 385 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)E142593
Action and description Menu item Replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approx- imately 45 minutes of audio as long as you remain tuned to the current station. Changing stations erases the previous audio. Replay When you are in replay mode, you are not able to select a different preset until you return to live audio. Pressing this button returns you to the live broadcast. Live Save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite. The system alerts you when it plays again on any channel. ALERT Selecting this button allows you to enable and edit alerts. See Settings (page 408). Memory Presets To set a preset, tune to the station then press and hold one of the memory preset buttons. The audio mutes briefly while the system saves the station and returns once the station is stored. There are three preset banks available for SIRIUS. To access additional presets, tap the preset button. The indicator on the preset button shows which bank of presets you are currently viewing. Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN) You need your ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. See Settings (page 408). SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting Potential reception issues For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other materials as far away from the antenna as possible. Antenna obstructions Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunder- storms can interfere with your reception. Terrain When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and the audio system may mute. Station overload Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the interfer- ence and the audio system may mute. Satellite radio signal interference 386 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
Troubleshooting tips Action Cause Message No action required. This message should disappear shortly. Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for the selected channel. Acquiring Signal If this message does not clear shortly, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault. See an authorized dealer for service. There is an internal module or system failure present. Satellite antenna fault SIRIUS system failure Tune to another channel or choose another preset. The channel is no longer avail- able. Invalid Channel Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539- 7474 to subscribe to the channel, or tune to another channel. Your subscription does not include this channel. Unsubscribed Channel The signal is blocked. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. The signal is lost from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to your vehicle antenna. Satellite acquiring signal\b No action required. The process may take up to three minutes. Update of channel program- ming in progress. Updating\b Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539- 7474 to resolve subscription issues. Your satellite service is no longer available. Questions? Call 1- 888-539-7474 Use the channel guide to turn off the Lock or Skip function on that station. All the channels in the selected category are either skipped or locked. None found. Check channel guide. No action required. SIRIUS has updated the chan- nels available for your vehicle. SIRIUS Subscription updated HD Radio ™ Information (If Available) Note: This feature may not be available in all markets. To activate HD radio, please see the Radio Settings in the Settings Chapter. See Settings (page 408). Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not available in all markets. 387 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)