Below are the features available through the MyFord Touch system:
Media Hub
* Additional USB port for a total of two USB 2.0 inputs
* SD Card slot
* RCA A/V input jacksInternet Connectivity
* Full WiFi capability including Internet “hot spot” connectivity and a built-in browser for use while in “Park” (late availability)
* Integrated browser supports tabbed page navigation, “drag” to pan and scroll and a provides a 3-D carousel for bookmark browsing
* Support for on-screen and USB-connected keyboards
* RSS feed aggregator and text-to-voice reader
* Mobile in-car WiFi “hot spot” capability through USB-installed air card or USB mobile broadband modemPhone
* Phone book contact photo download and 3-D carousel browsing
* Birthday reminders
* Enhanced error correction and reportingVoice Recognition
* Direct speech commands and “flattened structure” for quicker, more responsive voice control
* Voice-command activation of selected climate control functions
Voice commands will be available for most radio functions, including AM/FM, HD RadioTM Technology and SIRIUS/XM® Satellite Radio
* SIRIUS Game Finder application will facilitate automatic voice tuning for desired sporting events using commands such as “Tune to Detroit Lions game” or “Show NFL games”Navigation
* Improved visual presentation of SYNC Traffic, Directions & Information app adds directional arrows, street names and distance markers
* Map-based navigation app provided by TeleNav via an optional SD Card
* SD Card navigation includes SIRIUS Travel LinkTM services such as weather maps, movie listings, gas prices, and sports scores
* SD Card navigation also adds cities point-of-interest information including ratings and amenities
* Map data includes 3-D visual landmarksClimate Control
* MyTemp personalization allows the driver to store a preferred temperature, which is then accessible with a single touch of the MyTemp button
* Different MyTemp settings can be programmed to different keys; multiple drivers in a household can each have unique MyTemp settingsAudio
* AM/FM/CD, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, USB-connected MP3 players and memory sticks
* New HD Radio capability
* Song tagging capability via HD Radio Technology, allowing listeners to identify song information and store it for later use
* Browse tracks by artist, scan lists of tracks with identical names, and browse through devices without having to change audio sources
* 3-D carousel album cover art and photo viewing displays allow easy scanning of available material, especially combined with Gracenote Media Management
* Media player equipped with new “Podcast” source category
* Enhanced Bluetooth® audio support including metadata, which allows additional command and control functions for capable mobile devicesVehicle Setting Personalization
* Ambient lighting color control using a 3-D carousel browser
* Custom welcome messages
* Saved and transferrable user profiles that can be ported between Ford vehicles equipped with MyFord
* Door keypad code control using on-screen menus
* Where available, Active Park Assist and Rear View Camera displays
* Image and video uploading via SD card slot or USB 2.0 portsSYNC Apps & Services
* Traffic, Directions & Information offers personalized traffic reports and routing from INRIX, turn-by-turn directions, business search, sports, news and weather via SYNC and the user’s mobile phone
* Downloadable destinations when coupled with the SD card navigation function; SYNC Service Delivery Network (SDN) will be able to send a destination directly to the vehicle
* Vehicle Health Reports will download service reminders and vehicle information directly to the in-car displays
* Improved 911 Assist™ capability with GPS location can call for help in the event of an air bag deployment
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