Ford F-550 (2022 year). Manual in english

Potential Station Issues

Action

Cause

Issues

No action required. The station
is not available in your current
location.

The previously stored multicast
preset or direct tune is not
available in your current recep-
tion area.

Cannot access HD2 or
HD3 multicast channel
when recalling a preset
or from a direct tune.

Fill out the station issue form.

Data service issue by the radio
broadcaster.

Text information does
not match currently
playing audio.

Fill out the station issue form.

Data service issue by the radio
broadcaster.

There is no text
information shown for
currently selected
frequency.

You can find the form here:

Website

http://hdradio.com/stations/feedback

HD Radio Technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corporation
and foreign patents. HD Radio and the HD
and HD Radio logos are proprietary
trademarks of DTS. The vehicle
manufacturer and DTS are not responsible
for the content sent using HD Radio
technology. Content may be changed,
added or deleted at any time at the station
owner's discretion.

(If Equipped)

Once you select this option, the system
returns you to the main audio screen.

The current audio information appears on
the screen.

The following buttons are also available:

Function

Button

You can use the browse button to select a track.

Browse

Select this button and a small number one displays to indicate
the track is set to repeat.

Repeat

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Function

Button

For MP3 CDs, this button allows you to toggle through repeat
off, repeat one track (a small number one displays), and repeat
current folder (a small folder displays).

Select the shuffle symbol to have the audio on the disk play
in random order.

Shuffle

You can use the forward, reverse, pause or
play buttons to control the audio playback.

Bluetooth®

Stereo or USB

Bluetooth®

Stereo and USB allow you to

access media that you store on your

Bluetooth®

device or USB device such as

music, audio books or podcasts.

The following buttons are available for

Bluetooth®

and USB:

Function

Button

Pressing the repeat button toggles the repeat setting through
three modes: repeat off (button not highlighted), repeat all
(button highlighted) and repeat track (button highlighted with
a small number one).

Repeat

Play the tracks in random order.

Shuffle

You can use the forward, reverse, pause or
play buttons to control the audio playback.

To get more information about the
currently playing track, press the cover art
or Info button.

For some devices, SYNC 3 is able to
provide 30-second skip buttons when you
listen to audio books or podcasts. These
buttons allow you to skip forward or
backward within a track.

While playing audio from a USB device you
can look for certain music by selecting the
following:

Function

Button

If available, displays the list of tracks in the
Now Playing playlist.

Browse

This option, which is available under
browse, allows you to play all tracks or to
filter the available media into one of the
below categories.

New Search

Play All

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Function

Button

Playlists

Artist

Albums

Songs

Genres

Podcasts

Audio books

Composers

This button allows you to choose a specific
letter to view within the category you are
browsing.

A-Z Jump

If available, this allows you to browse the
folders and files on your USB device.

Explore Device

USB Ports

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The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the
instrument panel.

This feature allows you to plug in USB
media devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature.

Select this option to play audio from your
USB device.

Apps

The system supports the use of certain
audio apps such as iHeartRadio through a
USB or

Bluetooth®

-enabled device.

Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See

Apps

(page 580).

Supported Media Players, Formats
and Metadata Information

The system is capable of hosting nearly
any digital media player, including iPod,
iPhone, and most USB drives.

Supported audio formats include MP3,
WMA, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.

Supported audio file extensions include
MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and
FLAC.

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Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.

SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the
media files, provide information about the
file.

If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.

SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to
50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10
devices.

CLIMATE

Touch the climate button on the
touchscreen to access your climate control
features.

Note:

You can switch temperature units

between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See

Settings

(page 582).

Accessing the Climate Control
Menu

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Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.

Directing the Airflow

Touch the button to direct
airflow to the windshield air
vents and de-mister.

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Touch the button to direct
airflow to the instrument panel
air vents.

Touch the button to direct
airflow to the footwell air vents.

You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.

Setting the Temperature

Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.

Note:

This control also adjusts the

right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.

Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature.

Switching Auto Mode On and Off

Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set
the temperature.

The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.

Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off

A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.

MAX A/C:

Touch the button to activate

and maximize cooling. The driver and
passenger temperatures are set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air conditioning
automatically turns on and the fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed.

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A/C:

Touch to switch the air conditioning

on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and
efficiency.

Note:

In certain conditions, such as

maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.

Switching the Climate Control On
and Off

Touch the button.

Switching the Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off

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Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings.

Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off

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Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.

Switching the Heated Exterior
Mirrors On and Off

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Touch the button.

Switching the Heated Windshield
On and Off

Touch the button to clear the
windshield of thin ice and fog.
The heated windshield turns off

after a short period of time.

Switching the Heated Rear
Window On and Off

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Touch the button to clear the
rear window of thin ice and fog.

Switching the Heated Seats On
and Off

Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat
settings.

Switching the Heated Steering

Wheel On and Off

Touch the button.

Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off

Touch the button for maximum
cooling.

Recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.

Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off

Touch the button for maximum
defrosting.

Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.

You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.

Note:

To prevent window fogging, you

cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.

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Note:

The heated rear window also turns

on when you select maximum defrost.

Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off

Touch the button to switch
between outside air and
recirculated air.

The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with

A/C

, and reduce unwanted

odors from entering your vehicle.

Note:

Recirculated air may turn off, or

prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except

MAX A/C

to reduce the risk

of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.

Switching the Ventilated Seats On

and Off

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Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings.

Accessing Rear Climate Controls

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Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.

Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator

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Touch the button.

When on, you can only operate
the rear passenger settings

through the front controls.

Switching Rear Auto Mode On and
Off

Touch the button to switch on
rear automatic operation, then
set the temperature.

Switching the Rear Climate
Controlled Seats On and Off

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Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings.

Switching the Rear Heated Seats
On and Off

Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat
settings.

Switching the Rear Ventilated
Seats On and Off

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Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings.

PHONE

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.

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Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional website.

Pairing Your Cell Phone for the
First Time

Go to the settings menu on your cell phone
and switch Bluetooth on.

Select the phone option on the
feature bar.

Select

Add Phone

Note:

A prompt alerts you to search for your

vehicle on your cell phone.

2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.

Note:

A number appears on your cell phone

and on the touchscreen.

3. Confirm that the number on your cell

phone matches the number on the
touchscreen.

Note:

The touchscreen indicates that you

have successfully paired your cell phone.

4. Download the phonebook from your

cell phone when you are prompted.

Note:

If you pair more than one cell phone,

use the phone settings to specify the
primary phone. You can change this setting
at any time.

Using Your Cell Phone

This menu becomes available after pairing
a phone.

Recent Call List

Display and select an entry from a list of
previous calls.

Contacts

Display a smart search form to look up your
contacts. Use the List button to
alphabetically sort your contacts.

Favorites

Display the list of favorite contacts that
are set up on your phone.

Messaging

Displays the list of text messages to read,
listen to, or respond to.

Displays the list of emails to read, listen to,
or respond to.

Phone List

Display the list of paired or connected
devices that you can select.

Note:

Up to 12 devices can be stored.

Do Not Disturb

Reject incoming calls and switch ring tones
and alerts off.

Phone Keypad

Directly dial a number.

Voice Control

Say a command to use the Google or Siri
voice assistant available on your
connected phone to access supported
features.

Note:

Some features under the phone menu

may not be available if the feature is not
supported through the phone.

Text Messaging

Setting Text Message Notification

iOS

Go to the settings menu on your cell
phone.

2. Select Bluetooth.

3. Select the information icon to the right

of your vehicle.

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4. Switch text message notification on.

Android

Go to the settings menu on your cell
phone.

2. Select Bluetooth.

3. Select the profiles option.

4. Select the phone profile.

5. Switch text message notification on.

Using Text Messaging

Description

Menu Item

Hear the text message.

Hear It

View the text message.

View

Call the sender.

Call

Reply to the text message with a standard text message.

Apple CarPlay

(If Equipped)

Connect your device to a USB port.

2. Follow the instructions on the

touchscreen.

Note:

Certain features of the system are

not available when you are using Apple
CarPlay.

Switching Apple CarPlay Off

Select the settings option on the
feature bar.

Select

Apple CarPlay Preferences

2. Switch

Apple CarPlay

off.

Android Auto

(If Equipped)

Connect your device to a USB port.

2. Follow the instructions on the

touchscreen.

Note:

You might need to enable Android

Auto from the settings menu.

Note:

Certain features of the system are

not available when you are using Android
Auto.

Switching Android Auto Off

Select the settings option on the
feature bar.

Select

Android Auto

2. Switch

Android Auto

off.

NAVIGATION

(IF EQUIPPED)

Note:

For more information, refer to our

website.

Select the navigation option on
the feature bar.

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Map view menu.

Zoom out.

Zoom in.

Route guidance menu.

Destination entry menu.

Setting a Destination

Destination Entry Menu

Description

Item

Enter a destination address.

Display and select from a list of previous destinations.

Previous Destinations

Set your saved home address as your destination

Home

Set your saved place of work as your destination.

Work

Display and select from a list of favorite destinations.

Favorites

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Setting a Destination Using the Text
Entry Screen

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Text entry field.

Automatic suggestions based on
the text you enter.

Information icon.

Search.

Keyboard settings.

Note:

Select one of the suggestions to

copy the detail to the text entry field.

You can search by entering all or part of
the destination, such as the Address, POI
Category or Name, Intersection, City,
Latitude/Longitude, etc. Tips: If you do
not specify a location, the system will
use the current vehicle location. You can
specify a location by address, city, state
or zip code. For additional search support,
please visit: support.ford.com.

Note:

Press the button in the top right-hand

corner of the main map to display estimated
time of arrival, remaining travel time or
distance to destination.

Setting a Destination Using the Map
Screen

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Re-center the map.

Selected location.

3D map rotation. Swipe left or
right.

Start route guidance.

Destination name.

Select the location on the map.

Select

Start

to begin route guidance.

Changing the Format of the Map

Display the map in one of the following
formats:
•

A two-dimensional map with the
direction you are traveling toward the
top of the screen.

•

A two-dimensional map with north
toward the top of the screen.

•

A three-dimensional map with the
direction you are traveling toward the
front.

Zoom

Display more or less detail on the map.

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Note:

You can use pinch gestures to zoom

in and out. Place two fingers on the screen
and move them apart to zoom in. Place two
fingers on the screen and bring them
together to zoom out.

Route Guidance

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Turn indicator. Select to hear the
last voice prompt.

Point of interest.

Estimated time of arrival,
distance to destination or time
to destination.

Current road.

Mute guidance prompts.

Cancel route guidance.

Note:

To change guidance prompt volume,

turn the volume control when a guidance
prompt plays.

Route Guidance Menu

Description

Menu Item

Adjust your map preferences for when route guidance is active.

Screen View

View a full screen map when route guidance is active.

Full Map

View highway exit information for your current route.

Highway Exit Info

View the turn list for your current route. Select a road to avoid
it.

Turn List

You can find the SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link information
by pressing this button. This information requires an active
subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link. When a route
is not active, a list of nearby traffic incidents displays. When a
route is active, you can choose to display a list of traffic nearby
or on the route.

Traffic List

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Description

Menu Item

Adjust navigation settings. See

Settings

(page 582).

Navigation Settings

View information about your current location.

Where Am I?

Cancel route guidance.

Cancel Route

View the entire current route on the map.

View Route

View an alternative route compared to your current one.

Detour

Change the order or remove waypoints.

Edit Waypoints

The system determines the order of waypoints for you.

Optimize Order

Go to the next screen and start the new route.

Adjusting the Guidance Prompt
Volume

Turn the volume control when a guidance
prompt plays to adjust the volume.

Note:

If you have inadvertently adjusted

the volume to zero, press the turn indicator
button to play the last voice prompt and
then adjust the volume to the desired level.

Muting Guidance Prompts

Select the mute option on the
screen to mute guidance
prompts.

Note:

The system mutes the next and all

future guidance prompts.

Adding Waypoints

You can add a waypoint to a navigation
route as a destination along your route.
You can add up to five waypoints.

Select the search option on the map.

2. Set a destination.

3. Select

Add Waypoint

4. Select

Canceling Route Guidance

Select the route guidance menu
option on the active guidance
screen.

Select

Cancel Route

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Note:

The route guidance menu option is

always in the bottom right-hand corner of
the main map.

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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Navigation Map Accuracy and
Updates

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. HERE
evaluates all reported map errors and
responds with the result of their
investigation by e-mail.

The navigation system map data may
contain inaccurate or incomplete
information due to the passage of time,
changing circumstances, sources used and
the nature of collecting comprehensive
geographic data, any of which may lead to
incorrect results. Inaccurate speed limit
information, turn restrictions and other
road attributes may affect the determined
route and associated guidance

Annual navigation map updates are
available for purchase through your
dealership. Depending on your purchase
agreement, you might be eligible for free
Map update. You can choose to download
the Map data update onto a USB, order a
USB, or use Wi-Fi to deliver automatic
updates. To update your Map data over
Wi-Fi, your vehicle must be connected to
a Wi-Fi access point. Map Data files are
large, so it is highly recommended to
perform the update when free Wi-Fi is
available otherwise high data rates may
apply. For USB updates, free map update
eligibility, and other details, contact
dealers at 1-866-462-8837 in the United
States and Canada or 01-800-557-5539
in Mexico or visit our local website for more
information.

APPS

The system allows you interact with select
mobile apps while keeping your eyes on
the road. Voice commands, your steering
wheel buttons, or a quick tap on your
touchscreen give you advanced control of
compatible mobile apps. You can also
stream your favorite music or podcasts,
share your time of arrival with friends, and
keep connected safely.

When you start an app through the system
for the first time, you could be asked to
grant certain permissions. You can review
and change the permissions that you have
granted at any time when your vehicle is
not moving. We recommend that you
check your data plan before using your
apps through the system. Using them
could result in additional charges. We also
recommend that you check the app
provider's terms and conditions and
privacy policy before using their app. Make
sure that you have an active account for
apps that you want to use through the
system. Some apps will work with no
setup. Others require you to configure
some personal settings before you can use
them.

Note:

For more information about available

apps, visit catalog.ford.com.

Using Apps on an iOS Device

Select the apps option on the
feature bar.

If your device is connected via USB,
switch Apple CarPlay off. See

Phone

(page 572).

2. Connect your device to a USB port or

pair and connect using Bluetooth.

3. If prompted to enable CarPlay, select

Disable

4. Start the apps on your device that you

want to use through SYNC.

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Note:

If you close the apps on your device,

you will not be able to use them through the
system.

5. Select the app that you want to use on

the touchscreen.

Note:

Connect your device to a USB port if

you want to use a navigation app. When
using a navigation app, keep your device
unlocked and the app open.

Using Apps on an Android Device

Select the apps option on the
feature bar.

If your device is connected via USB,
switch Android Auto off. See

Phone

(page 572).

2. Pair your device. See

Phone

(page 572).

3. Start the apps on your device that you

want to use through SYNC.

Note:

If you close the apps on your device,

you will not be able to use them through the
system.

4. Select

Find Mobile Apps

Note:

The system searches and connects

to compatible apps that are running on your
device.

5. Select the app that you want to use on

the touchscreen.

Note:

Mobile Apps on your device use the

USB port to establish a connection with
SYNC. Some devices may lose the ability to
play music over USB when Mobile Apps are
enabled.

Using Mobile Navigation on an
Android Device

Connect your device to a USB port.

2. Switch Android Auto off. See

Phone

(page 572).

3. Switch on

Enable Mobile Apps via

USB

in the Mobile Apps Settings tile.

4. Select the apps option on the feature

bar.

5. Select the navigation app that you

want to use on the touchscreen.

Note:

When using a navigation app, keep

your device unlocked and the app open.

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link

(If

Equipped)

WARNING:

Driving while distracted

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.

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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.

Action and Description

Menu Item

Touch these buttons to identify traffic incidents on your route,
near your vehicle’s current location or near any of your favorite
places, if programmed.

Traffic on Route

Traffic Nearby

Touch this button to view fuel prices at stations close to your
vehicle’s location or on an active navigation route.

Fuel Prices

Touch this button to view nearby movie theaters and their
show times, if available.

Movie Listings

Touch this button to view the nearby weather, current weather,
or the five-day forecast for the chosen area.

Weather

Select to see the weather map,
which can show storms, radar
information, charts and winds.

Map

Select to choose from a listing of
weather locations.

Area

Touch this button to view scores and schedules from a variety
of sports. You can also save up to 10 favorite teams for easier
access. The score automatically refreshes when a game is in
progress.

Sports Info

Touch this button to view ski conditions for a specific area.

Ski Conditions

SETTINGS

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Press the button to enter the
settings menu.

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Once you select a tile, press the
button next to a menu item to
view an explanation of the

feature or setting.

Sound

Select this tile to adjust the sound settings.

Clock

Select this tile to adjust the clock settings.

Bluetooth®

Select this tile to switch

Bluetooth®

and off and adjust the settings.

Phone

Select this tile to connect, disconnect, and
manage the connected device settings.

Audio

Select this tile to adjust the audio settings.

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Driver Assist

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to adjust Driver Assist
features like Parking Aids, Lane Keeping
System, Pedestrian Detection, and
Auto-Start-Stop.

Vehicle

Select this tile to adjust vehicle settings
like windows, alarm, lighting, and MyKey
settings.

FordPass

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to adjust the FordPass
settings

General

Select this tile to adjust settings like
language, measurement units, or to reset
the system.

911 Assist

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to switch 911 Assist on and
off.

Automatic Updates

Select this tile to adjust the automatic
update settings.

Mobile Apps

Select this tile to adjust permissions,
enable, disable, and update mobile apps.

Display

Select this tile to adjust display settings
like brightness and auto dim.

Charge Settings

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to adjust the electric vehicle
charge settings.

Voice Control

Select this tile to adjust voice control
settings like command confirmations and
displayed lists.

Navigation

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to adjust navigation settings
like map preferences and route guidance.

Seats

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to adjust the lumbar
function and massage function of your
multi contour seats.

Message Center

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to view vehicle messages.

Personal Profiles

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to adjust recalled memory
features when using personal profiles.

Valet Mode

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to enable and disable valet
mode.

Ambient Lighting

(If Equipped)

Select this tile to change the color or
intensity of the interior lighting.

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