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EnglishSYNC? 3 -> General Information for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
SYNC™ 3
Using the Touchscreen
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
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Status bar.
Home screen.
Clock. See Settings (page 538).
Outside air temperature.
Feature bar.
About SYNC
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands and a touchscreen.
The system provides easy interaction with
audio, phone, navigation, mobile apps and
settings.
Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Note: You can switch the system on and
use it for up to an hour without switching
the ignition on.
Note: You can use the system after you
switch the ignition off for up to 10 minutes
or until you open a door.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. Their use is limited to
when your vehicle speed is less than 5 km/h
(3 mph).
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
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Emergency Assistance off.
Select to adjust system settings.
See Settings (page 538).
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See Cleaning Displays and Screens
Vehicle data sharing on.
(page 442).
Updating the System
UpdatingtheSystemUsingaUSBDrive
Vehicle location sharing on.
Downloading an Update
1. Go to the SYNC update page on the
local Ford website.
Vehicle data and vehicle location
sharing on.
Traffic data source: Live traffic.
2. Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
E3
is available.
Traffic data source: Traffic
broadcast.
3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed
on the website.
Wireless charger active.
4. Follow the instructions provided to
Feature Bar
download the update to the USB drive.
Select to use the radio, a USB, a
Installing an Update
media player or a Bluetooth
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Note: You can use the system when
device. See Entertainment
installation is in progress.
(page 526).
1. Disconnect all other USB devices from
Select to adjust climate settings.
the USB ports.
See Climate (page 528).
2. Connect the USB drive with the update
to a USB port.
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell
Note: Installation starts automatically
phone. See Phone (page 531).
within 10 minutes.
Select to use the navigation
system. See Navigation (page
533).
Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi
Network Connection
Switching Automatic System Updates
On
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Automatic updates.
3. Switch Automatic system updates on.
Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device. See Apps (page
537).
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The system is now set to check for and
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
receive system updates when it is
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
Note: You can use the system when
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands. This allows you
to keep your hands on the steering wheel
and focus on what is in front of you.
download is in progress.
Note: If the system is disconnected from
the Wi-Fi network when download is in
progress, the download continues the next
time the system is connected to a Wi-Fi
network.
Press the voice control button
on the steering wheel and wait
for the voice prompt.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Note: Press the voice control button again
to interrupt a voice prompt and begin
speaking.
See Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi
Network (page 497).
Note: Turn the volume control when a voice
Additional Information and
Assistance
For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer or refer to the local Ford
website.
prompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note: Press and hold the voice control
button on the steering wheel to use Siri on
your iOS device.
The following voice commands are
designed to help you from any screen:
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List of commands
Help
The following tables list some of the more
frequently used voice commands. For a
complete list of voice commands, refer to
the local Ford website.
General
Voice Command
Description
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1
Cancel an active voice session.
___ list of commands
Cancel
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1
Return to the previous screen.
___ help
Back
Main menu
Go to the main menu.
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