2017-Focus-Owners Manual

SYNC™

USING VOICE RECOGNITION This system helps you control many features using voice commands. This allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and focus on what is around you. Initiating a Voice Session

System data cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to the vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada will not access the system data for any purpose other than as described absent consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of FordMotor Company and Ford of Canada. For further privacy information, see the section on 911 Assist. See SYNC™ApplicationsandServices (page 314).

Press the voice button. A list of available voice commands appears in the display.

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Global Voice Commands These voice commands are always available. You can say them at any time.

Global voice commands

(cancel | exit)

This command ends the voice session. You can also cancel a session by holding the voice button for two or more seconds. This command provides you with hints, examples and instructions. This command restarts the voice session from the initial starting point.

help

(main menu | start again)

You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets that are separated by |. For example, where; (cancel | exit) appears you say; cancel or exit.

• Speak naturally, without long pauses between words. • You can interrupt the system at any timewhile it is speaking by pressing the voice button. You can cancel a voice session by pressing and holding the voice button.

Helpful Hints • Make sure the interior of your vehicle is as quiet as possible. Wind noise from openwindows and road vibrationsmay prevent the system from correctly recognizing spoken commands. • Before giving a voice command, wait for the systemannouncement to finish, followed by a single tone. Any command spoken before this does not register with the system.

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