Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 104

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The waypoint list then appears and you are
able to re-order all of your waypoints by
selecting the menu icon on the right hand
side of the location. You can select up to
five waypoints.

Add Waypoint

Optimize Order

You can also have the system set the order
for you by pressing:

Go

To return to your route, press:

SYNC AppLink

The AppLink app allows you to use some
SYNC 3 navigation features on your phone.

First Mile Navigation

When you switch your ignition off, the
location of your vehicle is recorded and
sent to your SYNC AppLink app. The
location of your vehicle can be viewed
within the app. You can also view walking
directions to your vehicle.

Last Mile Navigation

When you park near your destination, the
system provides walking directions to your
destination.

POI Search

Your paired phone can be used to access
additional points of interest (POI). These
points of interest can only be access when
your phone is paired.

Send To Car

You can send destinations to your
navigation system using a computer or
phone using AppLink.

cityseeker

(If Equipped)

Note:

cityseeker point of interest (POI)

information is limited to approximately 1,110
cities (1,049 in the United States, 36 in
Canada and 15 in Mexico).

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cityseeker, when available, is a service that
provides more information about certain
points of interest such as restaurants,
hotels and attractions.

When you have selected a point of interest,
the location and information appear, such
as address, phone number and a star
rating.

Press More Information to see a photo,
a review, a list of services and facilities, the
average room or meal price and the web
address. This screen displays the point of
interest icons.

For restaurants, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, average
cost, review, handicap access, hours of
operation, and website address.

For hotels, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, price
category, review, check-in and checkout
times, hotel service icons and website
address. Hotel service icons include:

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Restaurant

•

Business center

•

Handicap facilities

•

Laundry

•

Refrigerator

•

24 hour room service

•

Fitness center

•

Internet access

•

Pool

•

Wi-Fi

Attractions include nearby landmarks,
amusement parks, historic buildings and
more. cityseeker can provide information
such as star rating, reviews, hour of
operation and admission price.

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link

(If

Equipped)

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is available
on vehicles equipped with navigation and
only in select markets. You must activate
and subscribe to receive SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link information. It helps you
locate the best gas prices, find movie
listings, get current traffic alerts, view the
weather map, get accurate ski conditions
and see current sports scores. See Apps
(page 420).

The system calculates a reasonable
efficient route based on available speed
limits, traffic, and road conditions. You may
know a local short cut that is more efficient
at a given time than the route provided by
SYNC 3, but you should expect a slight
difference in minutes or miles with the
SYNC 3 route.

Navigation Map Updates

Annual navigation map updates are
available for purchase through your
dealership, by calling 1-866-462-8837 in
the United States and Canada or
01-800-557-5539 in Mexico. You can also
visit:

Website

www.navigation.com/sync

You need to specify the make and model
of your vehicle to determine if there is an
update available.

HERE is the digital map provider for the
navigation application. If you find map data
errors, you may report them directly to
HERE by going to
www.here.com/mapcreator. HERE
evaluates all reported map errors and
responds with the result of their
investigation by e-mail.

Map coverage includes the USA (including
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),
Canada and Mexico.

APPS

The system enables voice, steering wheel,
and touch screen control of SYNC 3
AppLink enabled smartphone apps.

Once an app is running through AppLink,
you can control main features of the app
through voice commands and steering
wheel controls.

Note:

Available AppLink enabled apps will

vary by market.

Note:

You must pair and connect your

smartphone via Bluetooth to SYNC 3 to
access AppLink.

Note:

iPhone users need to connect the

phone to the USB port.

Note:

For information on available apps,

supported smartphone devices and
troubleshooting tips please visit:

Websites

owner.ford.com

www.syncmyride.ca

www.syncmaroute.ca

Note:

Make sure you have an active account

for the app that you have downloaded.
Some apps will work automatically with no
setup. Other apps will want you to configure
your personal settings and personalize your
experience by creating stations or
favorites.We recommend you do this at
home or outside of your vehicle.

Note:

We encourage you to review the

smartphone app’s terms of service and
privacy policies because Ford is not
responsible for your app or its use of data.

Note:

AppLink is a native SYNC system

feature. Accessing mobile apps through
AppLink is only possible when Android Auto
or Apple CarPlay are disabled. Some apps
may only be accessible in the car through
AppLink and others only through Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay. Please refer to the
Smartphone Connectivity information to
disable Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

Note:

In order to use an app with SYNC 3,

the app needs to be running in the
background of your phone. If you shut down
the app on your phone, it shuts down the
app on SYNC 3 as well.

Note:

If a SYNC 3 AppLink compatible app

is not shown in the Apps Domain, make sure
the required app is running on the mobile
device.

Action and Descrip-

tion

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SYNC 3 will search
and connect to
compatible app(s)
running on your
mobile device.

Find Mobile Apps

Enabling SYNC 3 Mobile Apps

In order to enable mobile apps, SYNC 3
requires user consent to send and receive
app authorization information and updates
using the data plan associated with the
connected device.

The connected device sends data to Ford
in the United States. The information is
encrypted and includes your VIN, SYNC 3
module number, odometer, usage
statistics and debugging information. We
retain this data for only as long as
necessary to provide this service,
troubleshoot, and improve products and
services and to offer you products and
services that may interest you where
allowed by law.

Note:

You must enable mobile apps for

each connected device the first time you
select a mobile app using the system.

Note:

Ford reserves the right to limit

functionality or deactivate mobile apps at
any time.

Note:

Standard data rates apply. Ford is

not responsible for any additional charges
you may receive from your service provider,
when your vehicle sends or receives data
through the connected device. This includes
any additional charges incurred due to
driving in areas when roaming out of a home
network.

You can enable and disable apps through
settings. See Settings (page 423).

App Permissions

The system organizes the App permissions
into groups. You can grant these group
permissions individually. You can change
a permission group status any time when
not driving, by using the settings menu.
While in the settings menu, you can also
see the data included in each group.

When you launch an app using SYNC 3,
the system may ask you to grant certain
permissions, for example Vehicle
information, Driving characteristics, GPS
and Speed, and/or Push notifications. You
can enable all groups or none of them
during the initial app permissions prompts.
The settings menu offers individual group
permission control.

Note:

You are only prompted to grant

permissions the first time you use an app
with SYNC 3.

Note:

If you disable group permissions,

apps will still be enabled to work with SYNC
3 unless you deactivate All Apps in the
settings menu.

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link

(If

Equipped)

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

Note:

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link may

not be available in all markets.

Note:

In order to use SiriusXM Traffic and

Travel Link, your vehicle must have
navigation.

Note:

A paid subscription is required to

access and use these features. Go to
www.siriusxm.com/travellink for more
information.

Note:

Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic and

click on Coverage map and details for a
complete listing of all traffic areas covered
by SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.

Note:

Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsible

for any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXM
Traffic and Travel Link services or its use in
vehicles.

When you subscribe to SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link, it can help you locate the
best gas prices, find movie listings, get
current traffic alerts, view the current
weather map, get accurate ski conditions
and see scores to current sports games.