Ford Sync 2 Quick Manual Download Page 6

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Set up your owner account

Learn more about how SYNC

®

2 works, discover how 

to personalise your experience, get support when you 
need it and much more.

1. 

Go to 

www.ford.co.nz/owner

2. 

Select 

Dashboard Account > Sign up

3. 

 Follow the on-screen instructions

Pair your phone

To optimise the performance of your 

Bluetooth

®

,

1

 

ensure that you have the latest soft ware installed 
on your device and that your phone is compatible 
with SYNC

®

2.

2

 

Pairing is what allows 

Bluetooth

®

 devices to 

communicate with each other securely. It can only 

be done when the vehicle is not in motion.

1. 

 Make sure that your vehicle is in (P) 

Park

 and both 

your ignition and radio are turned on.

2.

  If no phone has been previously paired, touch 

Pair Phone

. If another phone is to be added, touch 

Connect a Phone

 and 

Add Device

“Find SYNC

®

2” will appear on the screen, and instructs 

you to begin the pairing process from your device.

3.

  Make sure that 

Bluetooth

®

 is set to on and your 

mobile phone is in the pairing mode:

– 

 A message will appear on the touch screen 

indicating that your device is trying to pair with 

SYNC

®

2. A 6-digit pin will appear on your device.

– 

 If your device does not support secure 

simple pairing, you will have to enter the pin 

manually. Search for devices on your mobile 
phone until your phone finds SYNC

®

2. 

Then, select SYNC

®

2 and add the 6-digit 

pin displayed on the touch screen.

4.

  When prompted on your phone’s display, 

confirm that the pin provided by SYNC

®

2 matches 

the pin displayed on your mobile phone.

5.

   The display will indicate when the pairing 

is successful.

6.

  Confirm voicemail number set 

Auto Phonebook 

Download

 to on and touch 

Apply

.

7.

  A message will appear on your phone requesting 

access to your messages and Contacts. Select 

OK

.

1.

 

Bluetooth®

 is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. and is used under licence. Some phones not compatible.  2 Refer to phone compatibility list on 

www.ford.co.nz/owner. 

GETTING STARTED

Begin with the most important things that will optimise your experience.

Summary of Contents for Sync 2

Page 1: ...QuickGuide SYNC 2 ...

Page 2: ... additional features are available Arrows indicate additional content using page up or down SECONDARY CONTROLS CONTENT CONTENT CONTROLS PRIMARY CONTROLS Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the road and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences Do not change system settings or enter data non verbally using your hands while drivin...

Page 3: ...l the words of a command in the correct order eg Call John Doe Find an address Say What can I say for a written list of voice commands on the screen or say Help if you want audible help for the current mode eg Phone Radio Navigation USB Ensure the vehicle interior is quiet windows closed passengers not talking for optimum SYNC 2 voice recognition Once SYNC 2 has completed your voice command action...

Page 4: ...ng systems Audio Phone Voice GETTING FAMILIAR To optimise your experience using SYNC 2 there are two essential devices to have with you Bluetooth enabled phone and digital media player Bluetooth 1 is the wireless technology that is used to connect your vehicle with your phone or other compatible devices For details on compatible devices visit www ford co nz owner for a dynamic device compatibility...

Page 5: ...nalised system settings Four corner touch screen when Navigation is standard Phone A touch this corner to access the phone functions Navigation B touch this corner to access navigation maps or directions Entertainment C touch this to access all available music media sources Climate D touch this corner to access all available climate functions Information E touch this to get SYNC 2 system messages ...

Page 6: ...your device 3 Make sure that Bluetooth is set to on and your mobile phone is in the pairing mode A message will appear on the touch screen indicating that your device is trying to pair with SYNC 2 A 6 digit pin will appear on your device If your device does not support secure simple pairing you will have to enter the pin manually Search for devices on your mobile phone until your phone finds SYNC 2...

Page 7: ...ll then be taken to the Play menu 5 Say Play track name of song Set my home for Navigation if equipped You can set home as the nearest intersection to ensure privacy or your specific home address Make sure the vehicle is in Park first 1 Touch Dest on the Navigation corner 2 Touch My Home and answer Yes to the Home address empty Add it now prompt 3 Touch either i Address or ii Junction and you can be...

Page 8: ... messages can be composed and sent if under 5 km hour or preset texts can be sent via voice at any time Note some phones don t support this feature of SYNC 2 Refer to phone compatibility list on ford co nz owner Do more Your phone connects you with many other features Transfer calls seamlessly from SYNC 2 to phone as you get into or out of your vehicle Do Not Disturb feature In the home screen tou...

Page 9: ...as your route choice or to disable the Always Use Preferred Route option When setting a route you have three different options of how to get there plus you can view a map of the route before you begin driving Fastest Route uses the fastest moving roads Shortest Route uses the shortest distance Eco Route uses the most fuel efficient route Note ETA Estimated Time of Arrival will vary depending upon ...

Page 10: ...ected To turn off music while charging touch the Settings icon at the bottom of the Home screen then touch Settings Media Player Autoplay Off on the screen SD card access media play audio access pictures for wallpaper available on an SD card inserted into the media hub Line in access an audio device via the media hub audio jack such as an MP3 player with headphone jack Note for vehicles equipped w...

Page 11: ...abin independentofyour selection thesynchronisedsettingswillbeoverridden Adjust the temperature and fan speed Use your voice the touch screen blue area lower right or climate control buttons below air vents Adjust climate air flow modes or A C On Off Use your voice the touch screen or climate control buttons to adjust air flow Note In some screens when Climate Control buttons below centre air vents ...

Page 12: ...ote that this reset will delete all Favourites and personalised settings data Resetting the SYNC 2 system 1 Remove any USB SD card or Line In media device 2 Ensure ignition is in the On position 3 Touch the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen 4 Select Settings from the left menu 5 Select System Master Reset Yes confirm Reset Yes accept Warning message Note It may take a few minutes to reset t...

Page 13: ...d photos list 5 Once you ve selected the photo you want displayed touch Save Make sure you have a properly formatted photo on a USB or SD Card inserted into the media hub File formats jpg gif png bmp Maximum file size 1 5MB Maximum number of photos 32 Recommended dimensions 800 x 384 pixels Setting display brightness 1 Touch Settings Display Auto Dim Off 2 Adjust brightness Note that minimum bright...

Page 14: ... 2 tone sounds A second tone will sound when the system is ready for a voice command and a Listening Ear will be displayed in the screen s lower menu bar Say commands in a smooth confident voice at a normal pace Direct your voice at the SYNC 2 microphone located in the overhead console Avoid ahhs or umms when saying a command Say all the words of a command in the correct order e g Call John Doe Fin...

Page 15: ...oice command If turned off the system simply makes a best guess as to what you requested If set On the system may still occasionally ask you to confirm a voice command Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the road and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences Do not change system settings or enter data non verbally using your hand...

Page 16: ...eractive and personalised support available such as customer how to videos and trouble shooting phone and media compatibility lists vehicle care and servicing Roadside Assistance dealer locations and more SYNC 2 SUPPORT Learn more about how SYNC 2 works discover how to personalise your experience get support when you need it and much more QUICK SUPPORT To speak with a product advisor during busine...

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