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How do I change the SYNC display settings?

You can adjust the brightness, turn auto-dim on, turn the SYNC®* screen off, and other display features through your SYNC Settings menu.

Adjusting Your Display Settings

Important: Your vehicle must be parked and running, and in an open location (e.g., free of overhead foliage, ceilings, etc.).

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to change your display settings. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option.

Note: Actual screens may vary. See your Owner's Manual for information specific to your vehicle.

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

Select a resource in the table below to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation.

ResourceInstructions
SYNC and Navigation Updates page

Either:

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under the SYNC Current Version heading.

SYNC Visual Reference GuideView example images of SYNC generations that Ford has offered.

SYNC 4A

  1. Tap the Settings or Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Choose General.
  3. Swipe down and select Display. You can: 
    • Adjust the screen brightness.
    • Change the display mode to Auto (default), Day, or Night.

SYNC 4

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Swipe left and choose Display Settings. You can: 
    • Turn off the display by selecting Display Off.
    • Turn on the calm screen which only shows the time and date.
    • Adjust the screen brightness.
    • Change the display mode to Auto (default), Day, or Night.

SYNC 3

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Display. You can: 
    • Turn Auto Dim On or Off.
    • Adjust the screen brightness.
    • Change the display mode to Auto (default), Day, or Night.
    • Tap the Display Off bar to turn the screen off.

SYNC with MyFord Touch®

  1. Tap Menu (gear icon) on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Press Display. You can: 
    • Turn Auto Dim On or Off.
    • Adjust the screen brightness.
    • Change the display mode to Auto (default), Day, Night, or Off.

      Note: If you choose Off, the screen will go black. Tap your screen anywhere to turn the screen on. 

*Don't drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible.  Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.  Not all features are compatible with all phones.