Get SYNC -> Using Voice Recognition Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door Third generation(2010-2017)

SYNC™

System data cannot be accessed without

USING VOICE RECOGNITION

This system helps you control many

features using voice commands. This

allows you to keep your hands on the

wheel and focus on what is around you.

special equipment and access to the

vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor

Company and Ford of Canada will not

access the system data for any purpose

other than as described absent consent, a

court order, or where required by law

enforcement, other government

Initiating a Voice Session

authorities, or other third parties acting

with lawful authority. Other parties may

seek to access the information

Press the voice button. A list of

available voice commands

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appears in the display.

independently of Ford Motor Company and

Ford of Canada. For further privacy

information, see the section on 911 Assist.

See SYNC™Applications and Services

(page 314).

Global Voice Commands

These voice commands are always

available. You can say them at any time.

Global voice commands

(cancel | exit)

This command ends the voice session. You

can also cancel a session by holding the

voice button for two or more seconds.

help

This command provides you with hints,

examples and instructions.

(main menu | start again)

This command restarts the voice session

from the initial starting point.

You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets that

are separated by |. For example, where; (cancel | exit) appears you say; cancel or exit.

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Speak naturally, without long pauses

between words.

You can interrupt the system at any

time while it is speaking by pressing the

voice button. You can cancel a voice

session by pressing and holding the

voice button.

Helpful Hints

•

Make sure the interior of your vehicle is

as quiet as possible. Wind noise from

open windows and road vibrations may

prevent the system from correctly

recognizing spoken commands.

•

Before giving a voice command, wait

for the system announcement to finish,

followed by a single tone. Any

command spoken before this does not

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SYNC™

The default setting is to a higher level of

System Interaction and Feedback

interaction in order to help you learn to use

the system. You can change these settings

at any time.

The system provides feedback through

audible tones, prompts, questions and

spoken confirmations depending on the

situation and the chosen level of

Adjusting the Interaction Level

interaction. You can customize the voice

recognition system to provide more or less

instruction and feedback.

Press the voice button. When

prompted, say:

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Voice Command

voice settings

Action and Description

Then either of the following:

interaction mode novice

Provides more detailed interaction and

guidance. (Recommended for first time

users.)

interaction mode advanced

Provides less audible interaction and guid-

ance.

Confirmation Prompts

Confirmation prompts are short questions

the system asks when it is not sure of your

request or when there is more than one

possible response to your request.

To adjust this setting press the voice button, when prompted say:

Voice Command

Action and Description

voice settings

Then either of the following:

confirmation prompts off

Make a best guess from the command; you

may still occasionally be asked to confirm

settings.

confirmation prompts on

Clarify your voice command with a short

question.

Phone Confirmation

Using phone confirmations the system

asks you to verify before placing any calls.

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To adjust this setting press the voice button, when prompted say:

Voice Command

Action and Description

voice settings

Then any of the following:

phone confirmation on

When enabled, this feature will prompt you

to confirm any voice initiated call command

prior to the call being placed.

phone confirmation off

The system will make a best guess; you

may still occasionally be asked to confirm

settings.

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.

Changing the Voice Settings

In addition to using voice commands to

change the voice settings, you can also use

the menu in the audio display.

To change the voice settings press the

Menu button then select:

USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR

Menu Item

PHONE

SYNC-Settings

Hands-free calling is one of the main

features of SYNC. While the system

supports a variety of features, many are

dependent on your cellular phone's

functionality. At a minimum, most cellular

phones with Bluetooth wireless technology

support the following functions:

Voice settings

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.

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Answering an incoming call.

Ending a call.

Using privacy mode.

Dialing a number.

Redialing.

Call waiting notification.

Caller ID.

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