Ford Escape: General Information / Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
- Go to the SYNC update page on the
local Ford website.
- Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
- Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to
be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed
on the website.
- Follow the instructions provided to
download the update to the USB drive.
Installing an Update
Note: You can use the system when an
installation is in progress.
- Disconnect all other USB devices from
the USB ports.
- Connect the USB drive with the update
to a USB port.
Note: Installation starts automatically
within 10 minutes.
Status bar.
Home screen.
Clock.
Outside air temperature.
Feature bar.
Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed...
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Select the settings option on
the
feature bar.
Select Automatic Updates.
Select System Wi-Fi.
Switch System Wi-Fi on...
Other information:
Voice Recognition
USB and Bluetooth Audio
Phone
Navigation (If Equipped)
Apps
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Personal Profiles (If Equipped)
Resetting the System
Simultaneously press and hold the
seek up and the audio unit power
buttons until the screen goes black...
Activation
The HF45 transmission does not have an external mechanical lever to override P . To shift the transmission out of P
the vehicle needs a 12 volt power source. If the battery voltage is
not sufficient, an external 12 volt power source will be required to
shift the transmission out of P ...