SYNC 3 -> Apps for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
SYNC™ 3
Note: We recommend that you check your
Departure Time Settings
data plan before using your apps through
the system. Using them could result in
additional charges.
1. Select Charge Preferences on the
Charge Settings screen.
2. Select Departure Time Setup on the
Edit Charge Preferences screen.
3. Two time settings show for each day
of the week on the Departure Times
schedule screen. Select any one.
4. On the Departure Time settings screen,
set your desired departure time, cabin
temperature and days of the week to
repeat. Press Save.
5. Your settings are now shown on the
Departure Times schedule screen.
Press Back two times to return to the
main charge settings screen. The next
departure time and cabin temperature
setting display.
Note: Cabin conditioning can perform
differently depending on if you plug in with
the included convenience cord or a higher
power 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 temperature due to charging
and ambient temperature conditions. This
is normal operation.
Note: We recommend that you check the
app provider's terms and conditions and
privacy policy before using their app.
Note: Make sure that you have an active
account for apps that you want to use
through the system.
Note: Some apps will work with no setup.
Others require you to configure some
personal settings before you can use them.
Using Apps on an iOS Device
Select the apps option on the
feature bar.
1. If your device is connected via USB,
switch Apple CarPlay off. See Phone
(page 450).
2. Connect your device to a USB port or
pair and connect using Bluetooth.
3. If prompted to enable CarPlay, select
Disable.
4. Start the apps on your device that you
want to use through SYNC.
Note: If you close the apps on your device,
you will not be able to use them through the
system.
APPS
5. Select the app that you want to use on
Note: For more information about available
the touchscreen.
apps, supported devices and
Note: Connect your device to a USB port if
you want to use a navigation app. When
using a navigation app, keep your device
unlocked and the app open.
troubleshooting, refer to our local website.
When you start an app through the system
for the first time, you could be asked to
grant certain permissions. You can review
and change the permissions that you have
granted at any time when your vehicle is
not moving. See Settings (page 462).
Using Apps on an Android Device
Select the apps option on the
feature bar.
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SYNC™ 3
1. If your device is connected via USB,
SETTINGS
switch Android Auto off. See Phone
(page 450).
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
2. Switch on Enable Mobile apps via USB
in the Mobile Apps Settings tile.
Select a tile to access the settings.
Select the option to display extra
3. Pair your device. See Phone (page 450).
4. Start the apps on your device that you
information.
want to use through SYNC.
Note: If you close the apps on your device,
you will not be able to use them through the
system.
5. Select Find mobile apps.
Note: The system searches and connects
to compatible apps that are running on your
device.
Ambient Lighting
You can adjust the ambient lighting
settings.
Android Auto
You can switch Android Auto on and off.
6. Select the app that you want to use on
the touchscreen.
Apple CarPlay
You can switch Apple CarPlay on and off.
Note: Mobile Apps on your device use the
USB port to establish a connection with
SYNC. Some devices may lose the ability to
play music over USB when Mobile Apps are
enabled.
Audio
You can adjust the audio settings.
Automatic Updates
Using Mobile Navigation on an
Android Device
You can switch automatic updates on and
off and adjust the settings.
1. Connect your device to a USB port.
2. Switch Android Auto off. See Phone
Bluetooth®
(page 450).
You can switch Bluetooth on and off and
3. Switch on Enable Mobile apps via USB
pair your cell phone.
in the Mobile Apps Settings tile.
4. Select the apps option on the feature
Clock
bar.
You can adjust the clock settings.
5. Select the navigation app that you
want to use on the touchscreen.
Display
Note: When using a navigation app, keep
You can adjust display settings like
your device unlocked and the app open.
brightness and auto dim.
Note: Mobile Apps on your device use the
USB port to establish a connection with
SYNC. Some devices may lose the ability to
play music over USB when Mobile Apps are
enabled.
Emergency Assistance(If Equipped)
You can switch Emergency Assistance on
and off.
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