Ford Sync - developed in collaboration with Microsoft - is a fully integrated, voice-activated invehicle communication and entertainment system that works with most Bluetooth mobile phones and digital music players.
Installation Note: The Ford Sync system for the 2008-2009 Mustang will only work with non-navigation radios.
There are reports that the Sync system will work on a 2008 Job 2 Mustang and newer with the Navigation system, but voice recognition will not be supported for Sync features, bluetooth phone support is still functional as is manual operation
of digital media devices such as iPod, Zune, USB Flash Drives, and other supported mp3 players.
The Sync system is comprised of the following:
• Accessory protocol interface module (APIM)
• Dash mounted control (HMI)
• Microphone, located on the driver A pillar
• Universal serial bus (USB) port, located in the center console
• Audio input jack, located in the center console
Sync is a hands-free communication and entertainment system that allows the following interactions:
• Send and receive phone calls via a Bluetooth®-enabled phone
• Send and receive text messages via a Bluetooth®-enabled phone
• Connect media devices (such as an iPod® or USB flash device) to play audio files
• Play media files via a Bluetooth®-enabled audio device
Not all features are available with every phone. For additional information on audio system operation,
including Sync, refer to the Owner's Literature.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Installing this Sync kit will include the following:
• Drilling a hole and locating a USB port in the center console box
• Mounting the Sync module behind the instrument panel
• Installing the Sync wire harness to the Sync Module with takeouts to the ACM and the vehicle DLC
• Tap into the vehicle's communication link by splicing into the vehicle's DLC connector wiring
• Installing the Sync microphone to the driver A-pillar trim
• Installing the HMI to the instrument panel
• Programming and testing the Sync system after installation
• Re-install the vehicle trim
Kit Includes: Jumper Wire Assembly, USB Cable, SYNC Module, Tie-down Straps & Quick Reference Manual.
