Ford Sync 3 Owners Manual

							Action and Description
Menu Item
These change the hours and minutes of your GO Time. The
minutes change in increments of five. You can also switch the
settings for AM and PM by touching those buttons.
Time (+ and -)
These switch the setting for your selected cabin conditioning
temperature for this GO Time event. You can select from four
settings:
Cabin Conditioning
(+ and -)
Off
85°F (29.5°C)
72°F (22°C)
65°F (18.5°C)
Note: Cabin conditioning can perform differently depending on
if you plug into a 120V convenience cord or 240V 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 temper-
ature due to charging and ambient temperature conditions. This
is normal operation.
Touching this button erases the GO Time and cabin conditioning
temperature.
Clear
Touching this button stores the GO Time and temperature
settings.
Save
Note: If you select a GO Time, but choose Off for the temperature setting, the vehicle
schedules charging to be complete by your GO Time and does not condition the cabin.
Note: Make sure you save your settings before returning to the previous screen. If you do
not touch Save, the system will not automatically store the settings.
Value Charge Profiles
You can access the Value Charge Profile
screen by selecting the edit option in the
bottom right hand corner of the Charge
Settings screen.
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							Action and Description
Menu Item
This displays the charging mode and off-peak times for your
Default Value Charge profile. The system displays off-peak times
for weekdays; the remaining hours of the day are considered peak
time. The system displays similar off-peak times for weekend
days.
Default
If you want your vehicle to immediately
charge when you plug it in at this profile
location.
Charge Now
If you want to take advantage of off-peak
electricity rates. The vehicle optimizes the
charge schedule to be complete by the next
GO Time.
Value Charge
To access your Default Value Charge Profile
settings screen (see Default Value Charge
Profile later in this section).
Edit
Once you create profile names, this section displays the Value
Charge Profile names and current Charge Mode for specific loca-
tions. You can set up and edit these profiles using the MyFord
Mobile internet or smartphone application. You can program up
to nine unique charge profiles.
Customer Defined
Value Charge
Profiles
Default Value Charge Profile
You can access your Default Value Charge
Profile by selecting the edit option on the
Value Charge Profiles screen. Action and Description
Menu Item
Set the Weekday times and Weekend times by pressing the
Weekday and Weekend buttons.
Weekday
Weekend
This displays the start and finish of off-peak charge times, which
you can modify, using the following:
Weekday Start
Allows you to switch the hours of your start
and finish times.
+ and -
Weekend Start
Allows you to switch the time of your start
and finish time. This setting is viewable in
12-hour mode.
AM
Weekday Finish
PM
Weekend Finish
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							Action and Description
Menu Item
These buttons represent the voltage service that the default profile
is using. The system uses this selection to calculate estimated
charge times.
240V and 120V
Touching this button erases the Default Value Charge preferences.
Clear
Touching this button stores your Default Value Charge preferences.
If you touch the back arrow button to return to the previous screen
without saving your settings, the system does not store them and
you need to enter them again.
Save
Note: Make sure you save your settings before returning to the previous screen. If you do
not touch Save the system does not store your settings.
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							Description
Item
Callout
Shows the direction of power flow
between the wheels and the electric
motor.
Motor-to-Wheel Flow
A
Represents the hybrid electric motor. The
higher the motor power is, the larger the
circle around this node. Any time the
vehicle is ready to be driven, the motor
node illuminates.
Electric Motor
B
Shows the direction of power flow
between the high-voltage battery and the
electric motor. Flow toward the motor
indicates the battery is providing power to
accelerate the vehicle (discharging the
battery). Flow toward the battery indicates
the electric motor is providing power to the
battery (charging the battery).
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Battery-to-Motor
Flow
C
Appears when you plug your vehicle into
the charging station. When charging the
high voltage battery from the charging
station, you can see flow from the plug to
the battery on the screen.
(Engeri Only)
Plug
D
Includes all power usage from the low
voltage accessories such as the climate
control fan, headlights and heated seats.
The higher the power usage is from these
accessories, the larger the circle around
the node. This node illuminates anytime
the vehicle is on since there is always some
low level power in use.
2
Other
E
Includes the power usage from the high-
voltage climate control components such
as the electric A/C compressor and the
electric heater (Energi only). The higher
the power usage is from these compon-
ents, the larger the circle around this node.
2,3
Climate
F
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							Description
Item
Callout
Represents your high-voltage battery. A
circle illuminates around the node when
the high-voltage battery is receiving power
from regenerative braking or engine char-
ging. The higher the power going into the
high-voltage battery, the larger the circle
around this node.
High Voltage Battery Power
G
Represents the fuel tank in the vehicle.
Fuel
H
Shows flow from the fuel tank to the
engine when the engine is on and using fuel
(there are some cases where the engine is
on, but not using any fuel). When the
engine is on, but not using fuel, the engine
node is active, but the fuel flow path is off.
An example of this is when your foot is off
the accelerator pedal and the vehicle is
traveling at a high speed.
Fuel-to-Engine Flow
I
Provides you with the reason(s) the
gasoline engine is on. When the gasoline
engine is off, this display does not appear.
Engine On due to reasons displayed by
the system are in a chart following this list.
Engine On Due to:
J
Shows the direction of power flow
between the engine and the electric motor.
The direction indicates if the engine is
providing power to the high-voltage elec-
trical system, or if the high-voltage elec-
trical system is providing power to control
or start the engine.
Motor-to-Engine Flow
K
Represents the gasoline engine. It illumin-
ates only when the gasoline engine is on.
The higher the engine power is, the larger
the circle around this node.
Engine Power
L
Shows the direction of the power flow
between the engine and the wheels.
Engine-to-Wheels Flow
M
Represents the power going to the wheels.
The higher the wheel power is, the larger
the circle around this node. When the
engine is off, drive power displays in blue.
When the engine is on, drive power displays
in grey.
Drive Power
N
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The battery-to-motor flow includes
battery power the vehicle is using for
acceleration. It does not include energy the
vehicle is using for accessories (such as air
conditioning, headlights and radio). This
screen displays accessories and climate
usage separately. 2
Accessories indicates electrical power
demands from your vehicle ’s accessory
systems. Accessories use power but do not
contribute to making the vehicle move. The
power flow displays power usage from the
climate control system and other
accessories separately.
3 The climate control system may
determine A/C is necessary even when you
turn it off. In this case, you may see some
climate power when the A/C is off. Engine On due to
The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduce
or turn off the heater setting to return to electric mode.
Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceeds
the level for electric mode operation. Reduce the speed
to return to electric mode.
High Speed
The engine is on when applying pressure to the acceler-
ator pedal or switching on the speed control. Reduce
pressure on the accelerator pedal or switch off the
speed control to return to full electric mode.
Drive Power
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear.
Shift out of neutral gear to return to electric mode.
Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shift
out of low gear to return to electric mode.
Low Gear
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery. The
vehicle returns to electric mode once the battery is
charged.
Battery Charging
The engine is on to maintain engine oil quality. The
vehicle returns to electric mode when low engine use
mode is complete. See Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Operation
in your owner manual.
Low Use
(Energi Only)
The engine is on due to high or low high-voltage battery
temperature. This is a normal operating condition. The
vehicle returns to electric mode automatically when
possible.
Battery Temperature
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							Engine On due to
(Energi Only) The engine is on to optimize vehicle operation. The
vehicle returns to electric mode when possible.
Normal Operation
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 mode.
Engine Braking Active
Status
This indicates which mode is active within
the vehicle system. Action and Description
Menu Item
The electric motor and gasoline engine are powering
the vehicle.
Status: Hybrid Drive
The hybrid system is storing power in the high-voltage
battery.
Status: Charging HV Battery
The vehicle is either at rest, or sharing very little power
between the electric system parts.
Status: Idle
The vehicle is driving in electric mode (the power is
coming from the electric motor). The gasoline engine
is off in this mode.
Status: Electric Drive
The high-voltage battery charging from the charging
station is complete.
Status: Charge Complete
(Energi Only)
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							Status
Privacy Notice for GPS Mapping with
MyFord and MyLincoln Mobile
MyFord or MyLincoln Mobile allows for GPS
mapping when a vehicle is registered to a
MyFord or MyLincoln Mobile account. To
remove the vehicle from the account,
thereby removing GPS mapping ability, a
Master Reset can be performed in the
vehicle.  See Settings (page 77).
Before transferring ownership of a vehicle,
owners may choose to execute a Master
Reset or Factory Reset (completed via the
MyFord or MyLincoln Mobile website).
Either method removes the vehicle from
all MyFord or MyLincoln Mobile accounts.
It is recommended that new owners
conduct a Master Reset upon taking
possession of the vehicle to remove it from
any existing MyFord or MyLincoln Mobile
accounts. The new owner can activate a
MyFord or MyLincoln Mobile account by
completing registration process on the
website. Website
www.myfordmobile.com owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,
and touch screen control of SYNC 3
AppLink enabled smartphone apps. Once
an app is running through AppLink, you can
control main features of the app through
voice commands and steering wheel
controls.
Note: You must pair and connect your
smartphone via Bluetooth to SYNC 3 to
access AppLink. Note:
iPhone users need to connect the
phone to the USB port.
Note: For information on available apps,
supported smartphone devices and
troubleshooting tips please visit: Websites
owner.ford.com
owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Note: Make sure you have an active account
for the app that you have downloaded.
Some apps will work automatically with no
setup. Other apps will want you to configure
your personal settings and personalize your
experience by creating stations or favorites.
We recommend you do this at home or
outside of your vehicle.
Note: We encourage you to review the
smartphone app ’s terms of service and
privacy policies because Ford is not
responsible for your app or its use of data
Note: In order to use an app with SYNC 3,
the App needs to be running in the
background of your phone. If you shut down
the app on your phone, it shuts down the
app on SYNC 3 as well.
Note: If a SYNC 3 AppLink compatible app
is not shown in the Apps Domain, make sure
the required app is running on the mobile
device.
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tion
Menu Item
SYNC 3 will search
and connect to
compatible app(s)
running on your
mobile device.
Find New Apps
Enabling SYNC 3 Mobile Apps
In order to enable mobile apps, SYNC 3
requires user consent to send and receive
app authorization information and updates
using the data plan associated with the
connected device.
The connected device sends data to Ford
in the United States. The information is
encrypted and includes your VIN, SYNC 3
module number, anonymous usage
statistics and debugging information.
Updates may take place automatically.
Note: You must enable mobile apps for
each connected device the first time you
select a mobile app using the system.
Note: Ford reserves the right to limit
functionality or deactivate mobile apps at
any time.
Note: Standard data rates apply. Ford is
not responsible for any additional charges
you may receive from your service provider,
when your vehicle sends or receives data
through the connected device. This includes
any additional charges incurred due to
driving in areas when roaming out of a home
network.
You can enable and disable apps through
settings.  See Settings (page 77). App Permissions
The system organizes the App permissions
into groups. You can grant these group
permissions individually. You can change
a permission group status any time when
not driving, by using the settings menu.
While in the settings menu, you can also
see the data included in each group.
When you launch an app using SYNC 3,
the system may ask you to grant certain
permissions, for example Vehicle
information, Driving characteristics, GPS
and Speed, and/or Push notifications. You
can enable all groups or none of them
during the initial app permissions prompts.
The settings menu offers individual group
permission control.
Note:
You are only prompted to grant
permissions the first time you use an app
with SYNC 3.
Note: If you disable group permissions,
apps will still be enabled to work with SYNC
unless you deactivate All Apps in the
settings menu.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped) 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 handheld 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. Note:
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link may
not be available in all markets.
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							Note:
In order to use SiriusXM Traffic and
Travel Link, your vehicle must have
navigation.
Note: A paid subscription is required to
access and use these features. Go to
www.siriusxm.com/travellink for more
information.
Note: Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic and
click on Coverage map and details for a
complete listing of all traffic areas covered
by SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link. Note:
Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsible
for any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXM
Traffic and Travel Link services or its use in
vehicles.
When you subscribe to SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link, it can help you locate the
best gas prices, find movie listings, get
current traffic alerts, view the current
weather map, get accurate ski conditions
and see scores to current sports games. Action and Description
Menu Item
Touch these buttons to identify traffic incidents on your route,
near your vehicle’s current location or near any of your favorite
places, if programmed.
Traffic on Route
Traffic Nearby
Touch this button to view fuel prices at stations close to your
vehicle’s location or on an active navigation route.
Fuel Prices
Touch this button to view nearby movie theaters and their
show times, if available.
Movie Listings
Touch this button to view the nearby weather, current weather,
or the five-day forecast for the chosen area.
Weather
Select to see the weather map,
which can show storms, radar
information, charts and winds.
Map
Select to choose from a listing of
weather locations.
Area
Touch this button to view scores and schedules from a variety
of sports. You can also save up to 10 favorite teams for easier
access. The score automatically refreshes when a game is in
progress.
Sports Info
Touch this button to view ski conditions for a specific area.
Ski Conditions
SETTINGS
Under this menu, you can access and
adjust the settings for many of the system
features. To access additional settings,
swipe the screen left or right. Sound
Pressing this button allows you to adjust
the following:
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