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    							Sound Settings
    Returns Treble, Midrange, and Bass sound settings to factory levels.
    Reset All
    Treble
    Midrange
    Bass
    Balance / Fade
    Speed Adaptive Volume
    Occupancy Mode
    Stereo
    Sound Settings
    Surround
    Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
    Media Player
    This button is available when a media
    device such as a Bluetooth Stereo or USB
    device is the active audio source. Pressing
    the button allows you to access the
    following options for active devices only. Action and Description
    Menu Item
    For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of
    podcasts. When a podcast is playing, you can choose:
    Podcast Speed
    Faster
    Normal
    Slower
    For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of
    audiobooks. When an audiobook is playing, you can choose:
    Audiobook Speed
    Faster
    Normal
    Slower
    For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of
    audiobooks. When an audiobook is playing, you can choose:
    Cover Art Priority
    Cover art displays from your device’s music
    files. If no cover art for the files exists on the
    device, then the Gracenote Database provides
    cover art.
    Media Player
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    							Action and Description
    Menu Item
    The Gracenote Database supplied cover art is
    used for your music files. This overrides any
    cover art from your device.
    Gracenote®
    This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.
    Gracenote® Data-
    base Info
    This allows you to view the manufacturer and model number of your
    media device.
    Device Informa-
    tion
    Clock
    To adjust the time, select the up and down
    arrows on either side of the screen. The
    arrows on the left adjust the hour and
    arrows on the right adjust the minute. You
    can then select AM or PM. You can adjust the following features: Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Select how time displays.
    Clock Format
    When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.
    Auto Time Zone
    Update
    When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.
    Reset Clock to
    GPS Time
    The system automatically saves any
    updates you make to the settings. Bluetooth
    Pressing this button allows you to access
    the following: Action
    Menu Item
    On
    Bluetooth
    Off
    You must activate Bluetooth to pair a
    Bluetooth-enabled device.
    The processes of pairing a Bluetooth
    device is the same as pairing a phone. See
    Pairing a Device in Phone settings for how
    to pair a device and the available options. Phone
    You must activate Bluetooth to pair your
    phone.
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    							Pairing a Device
    Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cell phone is in
    the correct mode. See your cell phone ’s manual if necessary.
    Add a Bluetooth
    Device
    There are two ways to pair a Bluetooth
    enabled device. Have the system find your device
    Make sure your device is discoverable.
    Select your device when it appears on
    the system screen.
    A six-digit PIN appears on your device
    and on the system screen.
    If your device prompts you to enter a PIN,
    enter the PIN displayed on the touch-
    screen.
    If the system does not ask you to enter a
    pin, confirm that the PIN provided by
    SYNC 3 matches the PIN on your cell
    phone when you are prompted by the
    system.
    The display indicates when the pairing is
    successful.
    SYNC 3 asks you to choose your settings
    for certain features. Your cell phone may
    also prompt you to give SYNC 3 permis-
    sion to access information. For more
    information on your cell phone's capab-
    ility, see your cell phone's manual and
    visit the Ford or Lincoln website. Website
    owner.ford.com
    owner.lincoln.com
    www.syncmyride.ca Website
    www.syncmaroute.ca Have your device find the system
    In the Bluetooth menu of your device,
    select SYNC.
    A six-digit PIN appears on your device
    and on the system screen.
    If your device prompts you to enter a PIN,
    enter the PIN displayed on the touch-
    screen.
    If you are not asked to enter a pin,
    confirm that the PIN provided by SYNC
    3 matches the PIN on your cell phone
    when you are prompted by the system.
    The display indicates when the pairing is
    successful.
    SYNC 3 asks you to choose your settings
    for certain features. You cell phone may
    also prompt you to give SYNC 3 permis-
    sion to access information. For more
    information on your cell phone's capab-
    ility, see your cell phone's manual and
    visit the Ford or Lincoln website. Website
    owner.ford.com
    owner.lincoln.com
    www.syncmyride.ca
    www.syncmaroute.ca
    Once you have paired a device you can
    adjust the following options.
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    							Action and Description
    Menu Item
    View Devices
    You can then select: You can add a Bluetooth-enabled device by following the steps in
    the previous table.
    Add a Bluetooth
    Device
    You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. You then
    have the following options:
    Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of these
    options to interact with the selected device.
    Connect
    Disconnect
    Allows you to see phone and device information.
    Device Informa-
    tion
    Allows you to select this device to be your preferred device.
    Make Primary
    Removes the selected device from the system.
    Delete Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Manage Contacts
    You can then select: Enable this option to have SYNC 3 periodically re-download your
    phonebook to keep your contact list up to date.
    Auto Phonebook
    Download
    Enable this option to have the photos associated with your contacts
    displayed on the touchscreen, if this feature is supported by your
    phone.
    Display Contact
    Photos
    Choose how you would like the system to display your contacts. You
    can choose:
    Sort By:
    Last Name
    First Name
    Select this option to re-download your contact list manually.
    Re-download
    Phonebook
    Select this option to delete the in vehicle contact list. Deleting the
    in vehicle list does not erase the contact list on the connected phone.
    Delete Phone-
    book
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    							Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Set Phone Ringtone
    You can then select: No sound plays when a call comes to your phone.
    No Ringtone
    The currently selected ringtone on your phone plays when you receive
    a call. This option may not be available for all phones. If this option
    is available, it is the default setting.
    Use Phone Ring-
    tone
    You can also select one of the three available ringers. Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Text Message Notification
    You can then select: No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.
    No Alert
    (Silence)
    You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
    When enabled, the caller's information is read to you.
    Voice Readout
    You can enable and disable the following options as well: Action and Description
    Menu Item
    When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for the
    duration of the phone call even when the phone call is in privacy.
    Mute Audio in
    Privacy
    When enabled, an alert displays when your phone indicates that it is
    roaming. Please see your phone manual for more details.
    Roaming
    Warning
    When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phone
    is running low.
    Low Battery
    Notification
    911 Assist
    Note: This service is only available in the
    United States and Canada. Select this button to modify the on or off
    setting for this feature. If the mobile
    phone
    ’s contacts have been downloaded,
    you can adjust the following option:
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    							Action and Description
    Menu Item
    You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device's phone-
    book as emergency contacts for quick access at the end of the 911
    Assist call process.
    Set Emergency
    Contacts
    Radio
    This button is available if a Radio source
    such as AM or FM is the active media
    source. Pressing the button allows you to
    access the following features: Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Activation of this feature allows you to listen to HD radio broadcasts.
    FM HD Radio
    AM HD Radio
    (Dependent on
    current radio
    source, If Avail-
    able)
    This feature is available when FM Radio is your active media source.
    Activate this feature to have the system display radio text.
    Radio Text
    Refresh
    Autoset Presets
    (AST)
    Selecting this option stores the six strongest stations in your current
    location to the last preset bank of the currently tuned source.
    Navigation
    You can adjust many of the Navigation
    preferences by selecting the following
    menus.
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    							Map Preferences
    Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Map Prefer-
    ences
    Then select any of the following: When this option is active, the system shows 3D renderings of build-
    ings.
    3D City Model
    When enabled, your vehicle ’s previously traveled route displays with
    white dots.
    Breadcrumbs
    Enable this feature to display up to 3 POI icons on the navigation map.
    POI Icons
    Select POIs
    Once this feature is activated you can select
    the icons you want displayed by selecting:
    This menu allows you to choose which incident icons you would like
    to have displayed on the navigation map.
    Incident Map
    Icons
    Route Preferences Second Level Messages, Actions and Descriptions
    Menu Item
    Route Prefer-
    ences
    Then select any of the following: Choose to have the system display your chosen route type.
    Preferred Route
    Eco
    Fastest
    Shortest
    Bypass route selection in destination programming. The system only
    calculates one route based on your preferred route setting.
    Always Use ___
    Route
    When activated, the system uses your selected route type to calculate
    only one route to the desired destination.
    The system selects High Occupancy Vehicle or car pool lanes when
    providing route guidance.
    Use HOV Lanes
    The system searches for and displays available parking locations as
    you approach your destination.
    Automatic Find
    Parking
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    							Second Level Messages, Actions and Descriptions
    Menu Item
    Select a level of cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher the
    setting, the longer the time allotment is for the route.
    Eco Time
    Penalty
    You can select the following to have the system:
    Avoid Traffic
    Problems
    Avoid Ferries/Car Trains
    Avoid Toll Roads
    Avoid Freeways
    Navigation Preferences Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Navigation Pref-
    erences You can adjust how the system provides prompts.
    Guidance
    Prompts
    Then select any of the following:
    Voice and Tones
    Voice Only
    Tones Only
    Mobile Apps
    You can enable the control of compatible
    mobile apps running on your Bluetooth or
    USB device on SYNC 3. 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 devices sends data to Ford
    in the United States. The encrypted
    information includes your VIN, SYNC 3
    module number, anonymous usage
    statistics and debugging information.
    Updates may take place automatically.
    Note:
    Standard data rates will 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. Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Enable or disable the use of
    mobile apps on SYNC 3.
    On
    Mobile Apps
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    							Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Off Disabling mobile apps in the
    settings menu disables auto-
    matic updates and the use of
    mobile apps on SYNC 3.
    You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settings
    menu.
    Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options: This provides information on the current state of available app
    updates.
    Update Mobile
    Apps
    There are three possible statuses: Updating Mobile Apps…
    Up-To-Date
    Update Needed
    The system is trying to receive
    an update.
    No update is
    required.
    The system has
    detected a new app
    requiring authoriza-
    tion or a general
    permissions update is
    required.
    Select this button if an
    update is required and you
    want to request this update
    manually. For example, when
    your mobile device is
    connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot,
    select:
    Request Update
    Request Update
    Grant or deny permissions to all apps at once.
    All Apps
    Grant or deny an individual app particular permissions. App permis-
    sions are organized into groups. By pressing the info book icon, you
    can see which signals are included in each group.
    There may also
    be SYNC 3
    enabled apps
    listed under
    these options.
    Note: Ford and Lincoln are not responsible
    or liable for any damages or loss of privacy
    relating to usage of an app, or dissemination
    of any vehicle data that you approve Ford
    and Lincoln to provide to an app. General
    Access and adjust the system settings,
    voice features, as well as phone, navigation
    and wireless settings.
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    							Menu Item
    Select to have the touch-
    screen display in English,
    Spanish or French.
    Language
    Select to display units in
    kilometers or miles.
    Distance
    Select to display units in
    Celsius or Fahrenheit.
    Temperature
    Select to have the system
    beep to confirm choices
    made through the touch-
    screen.
    Touch Screen Beep
    When activated, the
    system automatically
    updates when a Wi-Fi
    network or mobile connec-
    tion is available.
    Automatic System Updates
    Information pertaining to
    the system and its soft-
    ware.
    About
    Documentation of the
    software license for the
    system.
    Software Licenses
    Select to restore factory
    defaults. This erases all
    personal settings and
    personal data.
    Master Reset
    Wi-Fi
    You can adjust the following: Action and Description
    Menu Item
    Enable this option to connect to Wi-Fi for vehicle software updates.
    Wi-Fi
    This provides you with a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
    Available
    Networks
    When you select a network from the list you can choose:
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