Ford Navigation System Quick Reference Manual

Most FrEquEntly AskED How accurate is my sirius ®
real-time traffic (if subscribed)?
quEstions
SIRIUS Traffic service (if subscribed)
®
primarily covers the freeways and
My home address is not on the map,
interstates in the most populated
is my navigation system broken?
metropolitan areas in the continental
There are several possible reasons
United States. Traffic service delivers
why you may not be able to find your
the best information available from
home address:
departments of transportation, police
1) T he map that is included with
and emergency services, traffic
your system contains the most
sensors, cameras and airborne
recent data available at the time
reports to your navigation system.
of yearly production. However,
This includes:
there are situations when some
• T raffic flow or the actual speed
home addresses may not be in the
traffic is moving along a road
database yet (i.e. newly developed
segment (where available).
neighborhoods, homes located off
dirt or country roads, etc.). • L ocations of unscheduled traffic
disruptions caused by such things
2) T he road has not been physically
verified yet. as accidents, disabled vehicles and
bad weather.
3) Y ou are not entering the street
name correctly. It is not necessary • L ocations of scheduled traffic
to enter the prefix or suffix to any disruptions such as construction
street name. For example, "East and road closures.
Main Street" can simply be entered
For a list of coverage information
as "Main".
visit www.sirius.com
Go to www.navteq.com to report map
What is the warranty on
errors and click on Map Reporter
my navigation system?
When the car is moving, i can't
The navigation system warranty is
enter information into the system.
covered by the same warranty as the
Why not?
rest of your vehicle.
A safety feature makes certain tasks
refer to your navigation
unavailable while the car is in motion.
supplement for more information.
Refer to the Navigation Supplement
for a list of specific tasks that are
unavailable when driving.
sirius ® trAVEl link™
• SIRIUS ® Travel Link™ brings a wealth of
information into your vehicle and right to
A
your screen.
B
• Your vehicle comes with a free
introductory period for SIRIUS ® satellite
radio and Travel Link™ subscription.
C
Obtain real time information by pressing
the i button on the system and going
to the SIRIUS ® Travel Link™ tab. On this
screen, you can access:
A Traffic: On route or nearby
D
B Weather: Current/5 day/nearby weather,
ski information or weather map
C Fuel pricing: Prices by grade and day
when available
D Sports scores: Daily scores and schedules
• You can personalize the display of
traffic and sports information by
E
programming frequently used
locations and favorite teams.
E Movie listings: Showtimes, ratings
and locations.
nAVigAtion systEM VoiCE rECognition
FEAturEs systEM quiCk stArt
Map Voice recognition user profile
• Bird's eye view – View the map from You can 'train' the system to better
an elevated perspective
recognize your voice. Two profiles can
• Display of many Points of Interest be created. Refer to the Voice Recognition
(POI) icons section for more information.
• 3D building icons for major
Creating a user Profile
landmarks
You can create user profiles in your
• Auto display of fuel station icons
voice recognition system to help train
on the map upon low fuel level the system to fine tune its listening to
• Auto display of parking icons on
a specific person (voice). To access:
map upon destination arrival
1) P ress the MENU hard button on the
touch screen
navigation system.
• A large touch screen makes entering
2) S elect the 'Feedback Settings' tab on
a destination easy.
the touchscreen.
route guidance
• Detailed freeway exit, turn, and ramp 3) Select 'Edit'.
transition lane guidance.
4) S elect 'Create' to create either Profile
• Speed limit display on freeways
1 or Profile 2.
• Audible guidance includes
5) F ollow the voice prompt instructions.
announcement of all street names.
Please see your Owner's Guide for
navigate by using Voice recognition
more information.
Your system has an advanced interactive
voice recognition (VR) system which
allows you to perform certain tasks by
Use caution with any device or feature that may take
speaking commands. There is no need your attention off the road. Ford recommends against the
use of any hand-held device while driving and that you
to memorize system voice commands as
comply with all applicable laws. Your primary concern is
the system can display "read" available
the safe operation of your vehicle.
commands. Voice commands are listed
in the system's Help Menu, throughout CoMMon VoiCE
the Navigation Supplement and can CoMMAnD CAtEgoriEs
be heard by saying "Help" during an
Press or VOICE on your steering wheel
active voice session. The "Voice Control"
and after the prompt say:
tab at the bottom of the menu screen
"navigation"
"Audio"
allows you to enter voice enhancement
"Destination"
"travel link"
mode. This mode eliminates the need to
"user Device"
(if subscribed)
say "USB" or "User Device" before any
"Help"
SYNC media commands. "Phone"
®
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For EVEryDAy liFE your MAP CHAngEs.
• Your system doesn't just provide you Map Database – Your 40GB* hard
with driving directions, it acts like your drive navigation system has been
own personal concierge service! preloaded with maps to help you get
where you need to go.
• Looking for a restaurant?
Running low on gas? Since the world is always changing,
Need an ATM? you need to keep your navigation
No problem! Your system includes system up-to-date. NAVTEQ updates
millions of Points of Interest (POIs), its maps regularly with everything from
in over 149 different categories. new subdivisions to new restaurants,
hotels and other points of interest. It
• Feel safe and secure in unfamiliar cities.
is highly recommended that map
Getting directions to local police
updates be purchased annually to
stations and hospitals is available with
ensure that you have the most
the touch of a button. When SIRIUS
®
current information.
Travel Link™ is enabled, your system
*1GB equals one billion bytes (1,000,000,000B).
will also display local gas stations when
Home screen Personalization – On
your fuel level is low.
the system home screen, you can
upload personal photos via CD,
register online to get
resize and display them on the screen.
information, answer questions
(Photo size must be less than 1.5 MB).
or to purchase map updates
for your Ford, lincoln or
Mercury navigation systems.
go to
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www.navteq.com/fordregister
August 2011
or call 1-888-nAV-MAPs. Second Printing
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Navigation
System
A Quick
Reference
Manual