2018 Escape Owner's Manual

SYNC™3

Updating Over Wi-Fi To update your System over Wi-Fi your vehicle must be connected to a Wi-Fi access point. Data rates may apply. To connect your system toWi-Fi, select: Menu Item Settings Wi-Fi

If youwould like to switch this feature on later, select: Menu Item

Settings General

Automatic System Updates

From this menu, you can enableautomatic updates. If you have not done so already, the system prompts you to set up a Wi-Fi connectionwhen you enable this feature.

Available Wi-Fi Networks

You can then select your Wi-Fi network. You may have to enter the security code if the network is secured. The system confirms when it has connected to the network.

When the system is connected via Wi-Fi and automatic updates are enabled, your system checks for software updates periodically. If a new version is available, it downloads at that time. Software downloads can take place for up to 30 minutes after you have switched your vehicle off. The updates do not interrupt the normal use of your SYNC 3 system. If a download does not complete for any reason, the download continues where it left off at the next Wi-Fi connected opportunity. Upon activation of an update, a banner displays on the touchscreen indicating the system update. Select the icon to see more detail. This icon displays for two ignition cycles. To switch this feature off: Menu Item

You must also give the system permission to update automatically. Upon vehicle delivery, the System asks you if you would like to use the automatic update feature. If you agree to automatic updates, you can press OK to confirm. If this selection does not appear upon vehicle delivery you can access it through theGeneral Settings. See Settings (page419). Youcanalsoperform a master reset. See SYNC™3 Troubleshooting (page 432).

Settings General

Automatic System Updates

In this menu selection, you can change the selection for automatic updates to OFF.

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