How To Use Your Ford SYNC To Never Get Lost

  • March 16, 2010
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Whether you took a wrong turn or you’re heading into uncharted territory with Ford’s SYNC feature you’ll never fear an unfamiliar route again.

You Will Need

  • 2010 Ford Taurus with SYNC
How To Use Your Ford SYNC To Never Get Lost: Get directions

Step 1: Get directions

Rely on SYNC for detailed directions. Simply say “Services” to dial into the voice-activated network, and then “Directions.” Then, just speak your destination city or address. Based on your current location, the system provides spoken, turn-by-turn directions over the audio system. It can also access a location you’ve already programmed.

How To Use Your Ford SYNC To Never Get Lost: Find a place without an address

Step 2: Find a place without an address

If you’re heading to a business but don’t know its exact address, just say the name, and SYNC will point you in the right direction. You can even search for a type of business near your current location, and SYNC will offer the closest options.

SYNC can also connect you to the business you’re looking for via a hands-free phone call.

How To Use Your Ford SYNC To Never Get Lost: Get the lay of the land

Step 3: Get the lay of the land

Bypass traffic, avoid road closures, and get the lowdown on detours with personalized updates. Just say “Services” and then “Traffic,” and you’ll receive a real-time report broadcast over your vehicle’s audio system. You can also set personalization features to text you traffic alerts for destinations that you program in beforehand. Knowing about potential hazards beforehand can save you time and aggravation.

SYNC’s directions automatically incorporate real-time traffic information.

How To Use Your Ford SYNC To Never Get Lost: Stay connected

Step 4: Stay connected

Stay connected with personalized weather conditions and forecasts, news updates, and sports reports — all using easy voice commands. You never know what might affect your route.

How To Use Your Ford SYNC To Never Get Lost: Stay safe in an accident

Step 5: Stay safe in an accident

Stay safe. In the event of an accident, SYNC automatically contacts 911 when the airbag is deployed so the vehicle’s occupants can communicate with the emergency operator.

How To Use Your Ford SYNC To Never Get Lost: Drive with confidence

Step 6: Drive with confidence

Wherever you’re headed, set out secure in the knowledge Ford can help you get there — quickly and safely.

Voice-activated, in-vehicle smart technology systems help drivers save time and fuel while reducing distractions.

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Comments (2)

Ric1live

Will this work for the ford taurus x?

about 1 year ago by Ric1live

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Quidly_X_Tant

HA! Great video! Love that Little Red Riding Hood is rocking the Taurus!!

about 1 year ago by Quidly_X_Tant

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