Ford RANGER 2019 Quick Reference Manual page 6

SYNC 3 ® *
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN
The SYNC 3 system allows you to interact with a variety of
To operate the touchscreen,
features using the touchscreen and voice commands. By
you can simply touch the item
integrating with your Bluetooth wireless technology-enabled
or option that you want to
phone, the touchscreen provides easy integration with many
select. The button changes
of your vehicle's features.
color when you select it.
The touchscreen allows
you quick access to all of
your comfort, navigation,
communication and audio
options. Using the status and
feature bar, you can quickly
select the feature you want
to use.
SYNC OWNER ACCOUNT
AND UPDATING
YOUR SYSTEM
A SYNC owner account is
essential for keeping up with
the latest software downloads
To create a SYNC owner account, visit
available for SYNC, provides you access
the website:
to customer support for questions you may
owner.ford.com (United States)
have and allows you to maintain your
syncmyride.ca or syncmaroute.ca (Canada)
account permissions.
Once you have your SYNC owner account,
you can log in to visit the SYNC software
update page to update SYNC using a USB.
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PAIRING YOUR PHONE FOR THE
FIRST TIME
Pair your Bluetooth wireless technology-
enabled phone with SYNC before using the
You can also update your SYNC
functions in hands-free mode. Switch on
system over Wi-Fi. For information
Bluetooth on your device to begin pairing. See
on how to update your system,
your phone's manual if necessary.
please see the SYNC 3 chapter in
To add a phone:
your Owner's Manual.
1. Select Add a Bluetooth Device.
HOME SCREEN
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
You can reach the Home screen
3. A prompt alerts you to search for the
by pressing the button on the
system on your phone.
main screens. The Home screen
4. Select your vehicle on your phone.
displays features such as audio,
5. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing
phone and settings.
on your phone matches the six-digit
USING VOICE RECOGNITION number on the touchscreen.
Using voice commands allows you 6. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing
to keep your hands on the wheel is successful.
and focus on what is in front of
7. Your phone may prompt you to give the
you. To activate the SYNC 3 voice
system permission to access information.
commands, press the voice
To check your phone's compatibility, see
button on the steering wheel
your phone's manual or visit the website.
and wait for the prompt. You can
To pair subsequent phones, please see the
find the available voice commands in the
SYNC 3 chapter in your Owner's Manual.
SYNC 3 chapter of your Owner's Manual or
in the Commonly Used Voice Commands in
this guide.
*If equipped
USING YOUR CONNECTED PHONE FORDPASS
You can use voice commands to make, With a FordPass
receive, accept and reject phone calls. Text you can use FordPass
messages can also be sent and received location and remotely access vehicle features
through the system. Please refer to the SYNC such as start, lock and unlock and vehicle
3 chapter in your Owner's Manual for more status including fuel level and approximate
information about using your connected mileage. You can also schedule specific times
phone with the system, including voice to remotely start your vehicle so it's ready to
commands and screen selections. hit the road as soon as you are. Your vehicle
is capable of providing a Wi-Fi hotspot if you
SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY*
have a vehicle hotspot data plan. FordPass
SYNC 3 allows you to use Apple CarPlay and Connect is an optional feature on select
Android Auto to access your phone. When you vehicles. FordPass
use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you can: download via the Apple App Store® or Google
Play . Message and data rates may apply.
™
» Use your phone's voice assistant.
Services may be limited by mobile phone
» Send and receive messages.
network coverage area.
» Listen to music.
» Make calls.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto disable some
SYNC 3 features. Most Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto features use mobile data.
™ CONNECT*
™ Connect-equipped vehicle,
to track your vehicle's
™
™
is available through a free
™
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