FORD explorer - Manual (Page 499)

Pairing Your Phone for the First Time
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.
The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to pair
your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone with SYNC. This allows you to use
your phone in a hands-free manner.
Note: Put the transmission in position P. Turn on your vehicle ignition
and the radio.
1. Touch Add Phone in the upper left corner of the touchscreen. Find
SYNC appears on the screen and instructs you to begin the pairing
process from your device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. See your phone’s manual if necessary.
• Select SYNC, and a six-digit PIN appears on your device.
3. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not
support Secure Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed on
the touchscreen. Skip the next step.
4. When prompted on your phone’s display, confirm that the PIN
provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cellular phone.
5. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.
SYNC may prompt you with more phone options. For more information
on your phone’s capability, see your phone’s manual and visit the
website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note: Put the transmission in position P. Turn on your vehicle ignition
and the radio.
1. Press the Phone corner of the touchscreen > Settings > BT
Devices > Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. See your phone’s manual if necessary.
• Select SYNC, and a six-digit PIN appears on your device.
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