SYNC? 3 -> General Information for Your Ford Fusion 4 Door Second Generation (2013-2020)

SYNC3  
Getting to Know Your System  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
The SYNC 3 system allows you to interact  
with a variety of features using the  
touchscreen and voice commands. By  
integrating with your Bluetooth-enabled  
phone, the touchscreen provides easy  
interaction with audio, multimedia, climate  
control, navigation, and your phone's SYNC  
AppLink.  
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 hand-held 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.  
Using the Touchscreen  
To operate the touchscreen, you can  
simply touch the item or option that you  
want to select. The button highlights when  
you select it.  
The SYNC 3 layout allows you to quickly  
select the feature you wish to use.  
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Item  
Menu Item  
Action and Description  
A
Status Bar  
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current  
system activities including climate settings, voice  
commands and phone functions such as text messages.  
B
C
Home  
Clock  
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it  
takes you to the home screen view.  
This shows the current time. You can set the clockmanually  
or have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location. See  
Settings (page 381).  
D
E
Outside  
Temperature  
This displays the current outside temperature.  
Feature Bar  
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a  
feature.  
The Status Bar  
The touchscreen allows you quick access  
to all of your comfort, navigation,  
communication and entertainment  
options. Using the status and feature bar  
you can quickly select the feature you want  
to use.  
Additional icons also display in the status  
bar depending on market, vehicle options  
and current operation. If a feature is not  
active, the icon does not display. Certain  
icons may move to the left or right  
Note: Your system is equipped with a  
feature that allows you to access and  
control audio features for 10 minutes after  
you switch the ignition off (and no doors  
open).  
depending on what options are active.  
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Callout  
Item  
Description  
A
Microphone Mute This icon displays when your phone's microphone is  
muted. A caller cannot hear you.  
B
C
Mute  
This icon displays when the audio system is muted.  
Download  
This icon displays when SYNC 3 has received a soft-  
ware update. Pressing the icon will show more details  
about the new software.  
D
E
Wi-Fi  
This icon displays when the system is connected to  
a Wi-Fi network.  
Wi-Fi in Range  
This icon displays when an available Wi-Fi network  
is within range.  
F
Roaming  
This icon displays when your cell phone is roaming.  
G
Text Message  
This icon displays when you receive a text message  
on your phone.  
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Callout  
Item  
Description  
H
I
911 Assist Off  
This icon displays when 911 Assist is set to off and  
your phone is connected to SYNC.  
Bluetooth Alert  
Bluetooth  
This icon displays when there is an active Bluetooth  
alert.  
J
This icon displays to show an active Bluetooth  
connection.  
Messages may also appear in the status  
bar to provide you with notifications. You  
can select the message to view the  
associated feature.  
Feature Bar  
Feature Bar Item  
Functions  
Audio  
Allows you to control the media playing in  
your vehicle. You can control all audio  
features including AM, FM and satellite  
radio, CDs, and media streaming over a  
Bluetooth device or through a USB  
connection.  
Phone  
Allows you to make calls, receive calls, and  
access the phonebook of your connected  
device.  
Navigation  
Allows you to see your vehicle's location on  
a virtual road map, get driving directions to  
your destination and find points of interest  
along your route.  
(If equipped)  
Apps  
Connect and control SYNC 3 compatible  
apps running on your iPhone or Android  
device. Also, access built-in additional  
features such as SiriusXM Traffic and Travel  
Link (if equipped).  
Settings  
You can customize your system with  
various settings for the touchscreen display,  
feature preferences, and how you want to  
interact with your vehicle.  
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Cleaning the Touchscreen  
SEEK NEXT:  
While in radio mode, press to seek  
between memory presets.  
You can remove fingerprints with a dry,  
clean, soft cloth.  
While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD  
mode, press to seek between songs or  
press and hold to fast seek.  
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,  
apply a small amount of alcohol to the  
cloth and try to clean it again.  
SEEK PREVIOUS:  
Note: Do not use detergent or any type of  
solvent to clean the touchscreen.  
While in radio mode, press to seek  
between memory presets.  
Note: Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the  
touchscreen.  
While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD  
mode, press to seek between songs or  
press and hold to fast seek.  
Using Voice Recognition  
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a call  
or switch between calls.  
Using voice commands allows you to keep  
your hands on the wheel and eyes on the  
road. The system provides feedback  
through audible tones, prompts, questions  
and spoken confirmations depending on  
the situation and the chosen level of  
interaction (voice settings).  
PHONE REJECT: Press to end a call or  
reject an incoming call.  
Note: On some models, SEEK NEXT may  
be combined with PHONE REJECT and  
SEEK PREVIOUS may be combined with  
PHONE ACCEPT.  
The system also asks short questions  
(confirmation prompts) when it is not sure  
of your request or when there are multiple  
possible responses to your request.  
M:Touch the control repeatedly to switch  
between media sources (modes).  
See Steering Wheel (page 71).  
When using voice commands, words and  
icons may appear in the status bar  
indicating the status of the voice command  
session. See Using Voice Recognition  
(page 349).  
Using Your Bezel Controls  
Depending on your vehicle and option  
package, you may also have these controls  
on your instrument panel:  
Using the Steering Wheel Controls  
Power: Switch the audio system on  
and off.  
Depending on your vehicle and option  
package, you can use different controls on  
your steering wheel to interact with the  
touchscreen system in different ways.  
VOL: Control the volume of playing  
audio.  
Seek and Tune: se as you normally  
would in audio modes.  
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.  
Mute: Mute the audio output.  
Eject: Eject a CD from the audio  
system.  
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Press  
again to stop the voice prompt and  
immediately begin speaking. Press and  
hold to end a voice session.  
SOURCE or MEDIA: Press repeatedly  
to advance through available media  
modes.  
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SOUND: Press to access the Sound  
menu where you can adjust sound and  
other audio settings.  
Note: Before setting this feature on, make  
sure that you read the 911 Assist Privacy  
Notice later in this section for important  
information.  
1-6: Press and hold to store or press to  
select an AM, FM or SIRIUS memory  
preset. SeeAudioSystem (page 283).  
Note: If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,  
that setting applies for all paired phones. If  
911 Assist is switched off and the phone is  
connected to SYNC, an icon displays on the  
status bar.  
DISP: Switch the display on or off. You  
can also touch the screen to switch the  
display back on.  
Note: Every phone operates differently.  
While SYNC 911 Assist works with most  
cellular phones, some may have trouble  
using this feature.  
Temperature, fan and climate  
control buttons: Control the  
temperature, fan speed or settings of  
the climate control system. See  
Climate Control (page 104).  
If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding  
knee airbags and rear inflatable safety  
belts [if equipped]) or activates the fuel  
pump shut-off, your SYNC-equipped  
vehicle may be able to contact emergency  
services by dialing 911 through a paired and  
connected Bluetooth-enabled phone. You  
can learn more about the 911 Assist  
feature, by visiting:  
911 Assist  
WARNINGS  
Unless the 911 Assist setting is set on  
before a crash, the system will not  
dial for help which could delay  
response time, potentially increasing the  
risk of serious injury or death after a crash.  
Do not wait for 911 Assist to make an  
emergency call if you can do it  
yourself. Dial emergency services  
Website  
immediately to avoid delayed response  
time which could increase the risk of  
serious injury or death after a crash. If you  
do not hear 911 Assist within five seconds  
of the crash, the system or phone may be  
damaged or non-functional.  
For important information about airbag  
deployment and the fuel pump shut-off  
please see the Supplementary Restrains  
and Roadside Emergencies sections of  
your owner manual.  
Always place your phone in a secure  
location in your vehicle so it does not  
become a projectile or get damaged  
in a crash. Failure to do so may cause  
serious injury to someone or damage the  
phone which could prevent 911 Assist from  
working properly.  
To switch 911 Assist on and off please view  
the settings information. See Settings  
(page 381).  
To make sure that 911 Assist works  
correctly:  
SYNC must be powered and working  
properly at the time of the incident and  
throughout feature activation and use.  
Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature must be  
set on before the incident.  
Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature only  
operates in the U.S., Canada or in a territory  
in which 911 is the emergency number.  
The 911 Assist feature must be set on  
before the incident.  
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You must pair and connect a  
Bluetooth-enabled and compatible  
cell phone to SYNC.  
911 Assist May Not Work If  
Your cellular phone or 911 Assist  
hardware sustains damage in a crash.  
A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone  
must have the ability to make and  
maintain an outgoing call at the time  
of the incident.  
The vehicle's battery or the SYNC  
system has no power.  
The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle  
are the ones paired and connected to  
the system.  
A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone  
must have adequate network coverage,  
battery power and signal strength.  
911 Assist Privacy Notice  
The vehicle must have battery power  
and be located in the U.S., Canada or  
in a territory in which 911 is the  
emergency number.  
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may  
disclose to emergency services that your  
vehicle has been in a crash involving the  
deployment of an airbag or activation of  
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or  
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable  
of electronically or verbally disclosing to  
911 operators your vehicle location or other  
details about your vehicle or crash to assist  
911 operators to provide the most  
In the Event of a Crash  
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag or  
activate the fuel pump shut-off (the  
triggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cell  
phone sustains damage or loses its  
connection to SYNC during a crash, SYNC  
will search for and try to connect to a  
previously paired cell phone; SYNC will  
then attempt to call the emergency  
services.  
appropriate emergency services. If you do  
not want to disclose this information, do  
not switch the feature on.  
Safety Information  
WARNING  
Before making the call:  
SYNC provides a short window of time  
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.  
If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC  
attempts to dial 911.  
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 hand-held 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.  
SYNC says the following, or a similar  
message: "SYNC will attempt to call  
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on  
your screen or press and hold the  
phone button on your steering wheel."  
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC  
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded  
message plays for the 911 operator, and  
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle is able  
to talk with the operator. Be prepared to  
provide your name, phone number and  
location immediately, because not all 911  
systems are capable of receiving this  
information electronically.  
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Do not attempt to service or repair the  
system. Have an authorized dealer  
check your vehicle.  
Speed-restricted Features  
Some features of this system may be too  
difficult to use while your vehicle is moving  
so they are restricted from use unless your  
vehicle is stationary.  
Do not operate playing devices if the  
power cords or cables are broken, split  
or damaged. Place cords and cables  
out of the way, so they do not interfere  
with the operation of pedals, seats,  
compartments or safe driving abilities.  
Screens crowded with information,  
such as Point of Interest reviews and  
ratings, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link  
sports scores, movie times or ski  
conditions.  
Do not leave playing devices in your  
vehicle during extreme conditions as it  
could cause them damage. See your  
device's user guide for further  
information.  
Any action that requires you to use a  
keyboard is restricted, such as entering  
a navigation destination or editing  
information.  
For your safety, some SYNC 3 functions  
are speed-dependent. Their use is  
limited to when your vehicle is traveling  
at speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Make  
sure that you review your device's  
manual before using it with SYNC 3.  
All lists are limited so the user can view  
fewer entries (such as phone contacts  
or recent phone call entries).  
See the following chart for more specific  
examples.  
Restricted features  
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.  
Cellular Phone  
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts and  
recent phone calls.  
System Functionality  
Editing the keypad code.  
Enabling Valet Mode.  
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park  
assist are active.  
Wi-Fi  
Editing Wi-Fi settings.  
Editing the list of wireless networks.  
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.  
Viewing received text messages.  
Using the keyboard to enter a destination.  
Text Messages  
Navigation  
Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or Avoid  
Areas.  
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Creating an Owner Account  
Website  
Why do I need an owner account?  
Essential for keeping up with the latest  
software and connected features.  
Access to customer support for any  
questions you may have.  
The website notifies you if an update is  
available. You can then select to download  
the update.  
Maintain account permissions.  
Visit the website to sign up and register.  
You will need an empty USB drive. Please  
check the website for minimum  
Website  
requirements. Once you have inserted the  
USB drive into your computer, choose to  
start the download. Follow the instructions  
provided to download the files to the USB  
drive.  
SYNC Connect(If Equipped)  
To install the update in your vehicle,  
remove anything that is plugged in the USB  
ports on the media hub and plug in the  
USB drive containing the update. When  
the USB drive is plugged in, the installation  
should begin immediately. After a  
successful installation, the update is  
available the next time the vehicle is  
started.  
With a SYNC® Connect-equipped vehicle,  
you can use FordPass® to track your  
vehicles location and remotely access  
vehicle features such as start, lock and  
unlock and vehicle status including fuel  
level and approximate mileage. You can  
also schedule specific times to remotely  
start your vehicle so its ready to hit the  
road as soon as you are. SYNC Connect is  
an optional feature on select 2017 MY  
vehicles. FordPass® is available through  
a free download via the Apple App Store®  
or Google Play. Message and data rates  
may apply. Services may be limited by  
mobile phone network coverage area.  
The installation of most files occurs in the  
background, and does not interrupt your  
use of the system. Navigation updates  
cannot be installed in the background,  
because the files are too large.  
Please refer to the website for any further  
actions.  
FCC: LHJ-FAN  
IC: 2807E-FAN  
Updating Over Wi-Fi  
To update your System over Wi-Fi your  
vehicle must be within the range of a Wi-Fi  
access point. Data rates may apply.  
Updating Your System  
You can choose to download the update  
onto a USB drive or use Wi-Fi to deliver  
automatic updates.  
USB Updates  
To use the USB update you need to log  
into your owner account and visit the SYNC  
software update page.  
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When Wi-Fi and automatic updates are  
To enable automatic updates using  
Wi-Fi, select:  
enabled, your system checks for software  
updates periodically. If a new version is  
available, it downloads at that time.  
Software downloads can take place for up  
to 30 minutes after you have switched your  
vehicle off. The updates do not interrupt  
the normal use of your SYNC 3 system. If  
a download does not complete for any  
reason, the download continues where it  
left off at the next Wi-Fi connected  
opportunity. Upon activation of an update,  
a banner displays on the touchscreen  
indicating the system update. Select the  
icon to see more detail. This icon displays  
for two ignition cycles.  
Menu Item  
Settings  
Wi-Fi  
Available  
Wi-Fi  
Networks  
You can then select your  
Wi-Fi network. You may  
have to enter the security  
code if the network is  
secured. The system  
confirms when it has  
connected to the network.  
To switch this feature off:  
Menu Item  
You must also give the system permission  
to update automatically. Upon vehicle  
delivery, the System asks you if you would  
like to use the automatic update feature.  
If you agree to automatic updates, you can  
press OK to confirm. If this selection does  
not appear upon vehicle delivery you can  
access it through the General Settings. See  
Settings (page 381). You can also perform  
a master reset. See SYNC3  
Settings  
General  
Automatic  
System  
Updates  
In this menu selection, you  
can change the selection  
for automatic updates to  
OFF.  
Troubleshooting (page 393).  
If you would like to switch this feature  
on later, select:  
Support  
The SYNC support team is available to  
help you with any questions you are not  
able to answer on your own.  
Menu Item  
Settings  
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST.  
Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST.  
United States: 1-800-392-3673.  
Canada: 1-800-565-3673.  
General  
Automatic  
System  
Updates  
From this menu, you can  
enable automatic updates.  
If you have not done so  
already, the system  
prompts you to set up a  
Wi-Fi connection when you  
enable this feature.  
Times are subject to change due to  
holidays.  
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The cellular profile, media device index,  
Privacy Information  
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle  
unless you delete them and are generally  
accessible only in your vehicle when the  
cellular phone or media player is  
connected.  
When you connect a cellular phone to  
SYNC 3, the system creates a profile within  
your vehicle that links to that cellular  
phone. This profile helps in offering you  
more cellular features and operating more  
efficiently. Among other things, this profile  
may contain data about your cellular  
phone book, text messages (read and  
unread), and call history, including history  
of calls when your cell phone was not  
connected to the system. In addition, if you  
connect a media device, the system  
creates and retains an index of supported  
media content. The system also records a  
short diagnostic log of approximately 10  
minutes of all recent system activity. The  
log profile and other system data may be  
used to improve the system and help  
diagnose any problems that may occur.  
If you sell or transfer your vehicle, we  
recommend you perform a Master Reset  
to erase all stored information. You can  
find more information about the Master  
Reset in General Settings. See Settings  
(page 381). System data cannot be  
accessed without special equipment and  
access to your vehicle's SYNC 3 module.  
Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada  
do 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  
authorities, or other third parties acting  
with lawful authority. Other parties may  
seek to access the information  
independently of Ford Motor Company and  
Ford of Canada.  
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