Bluetooth Mode

Bluetooth is a secure, short-range radio frequency that allows devices to communicate wirelessly through radio waves. The operating range of a Bluetooth signal is application specific, but will have a minimum range of 10 meters (33 feet).

The APIM Bluetooth chipset supports multiple Bluetooth profiles, allowing the SYNC® system to interact with both Bluetooth-enabled phones and Bluetooth-enabled media devices.

Any Bluetooth-enabled device used with the SYNC® system must first be paired with the APIM Bluetooth chipset before it can become operational. Pairing a Bluetooth-enabled device is accomplished through the "Add Device" selection of the phone menu. When pairing a device, the SYNC® system generates a unique PIN that must be entered on the Bluetooth-enabled device in order for the pairing process to be successful. There are also some device-specific actions that must take place. For information on the pairing process, refer to the Owner's Literature.

Multiple Bluetooth-enabled phones and Bluetooth-enabled media devices can be paired to the APIM at the same time. The APIM supports an active connection with one Bluetooth-enabled phone and one Bluetooth-enabled media device at a time. If an additional device of either type is paired and made active, the APIM ends any active connection with an already-paired device, and establishes an active connection with the new device.

It is important to understand that while most Bluetooth-enabled devices can pair with the SYNC® system, not all Bluetooth-enabled devices have the same level of available features when interacting with the SYNC® system. To determine if a Bluetooth-enabled device or feature is supported, review the device compatibility list. Refer to: owner.ford.com/how-tos/sync-technology/all/phone-setup/how-your-device-works-with-sync.html or es.owner.ford.com/how-tos/sync-technology/all/phone-setup/how-your-device-works-with-sync.html

For more information, refer to "Bluetooth" in the Owner's Literature.