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MyFord Touch

Interacting with your 8-inch touchscreen

You may notice that it takes more of a press than a touch to engage with the touchscreen, which will be different than what you experience with a smartphone. That's because the screen technology is different. The touchscreen in your vehicle uses resistive-touch technology for durability reasons. Many smartphones use capacitive-touch technology, which requires a lighter touch or swipe of the finger, but this technology does not yet meet the durability requirements of Ford for vehicle application.

The corners of the screen are touch-sensitive


Each corner lets you zoom in on a particular category and use touch-sensitive controls the way you would traditional knobs and buttons. You can do things like:

-- look up a contact to call with your Bluetooth®-connected phone1
-- browse media player albums or change HD Radio™ stations8
-- type an address to get directions, if you have installed the optional SD-card Navigation System6
-- set a comfortable cabin temperature




You can control most of the system using either voice commands or the five-way control buttons on the steering wheel.1

No need to worry if your hazard flashers start flashing

 


 

The button for your vehicle's hazard flashers is located immediately below the touchscreen?so if you accidently press this button when using the touchscreen, you'll turn on the flashers. Just press the button again to turn them off.
The touchscreen also acts as a visual display


For example, it can display maps when navigating (if equipped with the optional Navigation System), the area behind your vehicle with the rearview camera feature (if equipped), or even videos from your iPod® (when the vehicle is in park).9

 Give your vehicle a check-up without getting your hands dirty

Even if you can't tell a dipstick from a toothpick, you can get accurate, instantaneous data about the systems that keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely. Instead of fumbling with greasy gizmos under the hood, use the five-way controller on the left side of the steering wheel to view vehicle information in the left display in the instrument cluster.

Menus are different in vehicles with a single LCD in the instrument cluster. Learn about options in the single LCD.

Note: Some items display during a system check only if a problem is detected.

To run a system check or view other vehicle information, press in the left steering wheel controls to highlight Information. Then press to select an option.1

SYNC® with MyFord Touch™/MyLincoln Touch™ can report data like:

-- Brakes

-- Oil life

-- Blind spot and cross traffic monitoring (if equipped)



 Make your features and services work the way you want them to



Adjusting settings may sound boring, but you'll probably find that customizing the features and services available through SYNC® with MyFord Touch™/MyLincoln Touch™ makes them easier, and maybe even more fun, to use. So before you take to the road, take some time to review and adjust settings for your system, voice controls, SD card navigation (if equipped), and your paired mobile phone. Then you can drive assured that your MyFord Touch/MyLincoln Touch system will perform according to your preferences.1

Touch Menu at the top of the 8-inch touchscreen to find the Settings button.


Download the SYNC® with MyFord Touch™/MyLincoln Touch™ Quick Reference Guide today.1

Disclaimers
1.        Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC/MyFord Touch/MyLincoln Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.
The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
2.        Subscriptions to all SiriusXM services are sold by SiriusXM after 6-month trial expires. Subscriptions are governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite Service available in the 48 contiguous U.S.A. and D.C. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
3.        SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial expires. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service available in select markets. Subscriptions are governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite Service available in the 48 contiguous U.S.A. and D.C. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
4.        SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Traffic and Travel Link subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial expires. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service available in select markets. Subscriptions are governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite Service available in the 48 contiguous U.S.A. and D.C. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
5.        The vehicle's electrical system (including the battery), the wireless service provider's signal and a connected mobile phone must all be available and operating for 911 Assist to function properly. These systems may become damaged in a crash. The paired mobile phone must be connected to SYNC, and the 911 Assist feature enabled, in order for 911 to be dialed.
6.        Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Messaging and data rates may apply.
7.        SYNC Services is available as a paid subscription in vehicles equipped with the service. Some SYNC Services users receive a complimentary three-year subscription with vehicle purchase. For users with a complimentary subscription, fees apply after three years.
8.        HD Radio is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.