Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system provides a variety of advanced features to make driving fun and easy. It’s ideal for busy commuters who want to stay entertained and keep in touch with family members and coworkers, and it’s available with all Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs. Keep reading to learn more about SYNC 3, its capabilities, and how you can use it.
Mobile Connectivity
With SYNC 3, you can connect your smartphone to your vehicle through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which allows you to make calls, send texts, and use all the apps on your phone. If your smartphone has a navigation app, music streaming, an email app, a calendar, or other programs, your Ford will have the same abilities.
You can connect up to 12 phones to your SYNC 3 infotainment system, so even large families or work crews can enjoy full mobile connectivity. The contact information from all the smartphones you link to your SYNC 3 gets transferred automatically, so you can easily use voice command with the person’s name instead of their phone number.
Installing Ford’s AppLink app on your smartphone makes displaying apps in your vehicle even easier. SYNC 3 supports iHeartRadio, Pandora, MLB.com At Bat, Spotify, and more. You can use SYNC 3 with your car, truck, or SUV’s touch screen, or you can use voice recognition. Many vehicles have buttons on the steering wheel to let you initiate a call or text without moving your eyes far from the road.
Convenience
Your Ford’s color touch screen displays text clearly along with attractive icons for the most popular features. Its blue color scheme makes it easy to read in a variety of light levels, and it matches the ambient interior lighting available in many Fords. SYNC 3 is simple to use, and the configurations of the buttons are similar in a variety of apps. For example, the FM radio uses a lot of the same buttons as SiriusXM satellite radio. Play, pause, and browse controls are in similar spots for Spotify and Pandora.
Like most smartphones, you can tap, pinch, and swipe the screen to use SYNC 3. It responds to commands quickly, and a status bar at the top of the home screen lets you know which driver assistance features are active and gives you notifications when needed. For example, when your smartphone rings, the caller’s name and phone number will appear on the touch screen. Then, you can press the phone button on the steering wheel or the touch screen to answer the call and talk hands-free.
Navigation
Along with connecting to your phone’s navigation app, SYNC 3 has its own navigation system. It can show standard maps and three-dimensional renderings of some streets. It can also access traffic information and recommend the fastest route for your journey.
To learn more about the SYNC 3 touch screen system, visit Rochester Ford. We offer an extensive inventory, and we can help you choose a great Ford with all the features of the SYNC 3.
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