ABOUT NAVIGATION ACTIVATION AND UPDATE
To provide the best possible experience with your SYNC® 3 Navigation System, Ford and NNG, the navigation software provider, offer 5 years of free map updates (1 update a year) from the day you purchased the vehicle. So do not miss any of these updates and get them now!
How? This guide helps you!
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT
- A USB drive (minimum size 4 GB)
- Broadband internet connection
- One of the supported operating systems, installed on your computer:
- Windows: the latest and two earlier versions are supported.
- macOS: the latest and two earlier versions are supported.
To update your Ford SYNC®3 Navigation System, follow these steps:
INSTALLATION OF FORD MAP UPDATER
- Visit ford.welcome.naviextras.com and download the proper operating system version of Map Updater.
- After installation, start the Map Updater
- Create an account by adding:
- A valid e-mail address
- A password
- Your vehicle’s VIN number for identification.
- Read the Terms and Conditions and click on the ‘Next’ button
- To verify your account, click on the email we sent to your email address
(Go to Settings > General > About SYNC menu of the head unit and find the vehicle identifiers).
Do not forget to ask for notifications about the latest available maps!
Download the free map update
- If you are entitled for any updates for free and the latest but not yet installed version is available for your vehicle, Ford Map Updater will offer it for you.
- After choosing the desired update package(s), insert the USB drive and select it to install the updates.
UPLOAD THE LATEST MAP UPDATE TO YOUR FORD SYNC® 3 SYSTEM
- After a successful installation insert the USB drive to the headunit
- Start the navigation system
- Apply the changes
Now your SYNC® Navigation System is up-to-date with the latest available contents and ready to use!
For further assistance, please read our FAQ section within Ford Map Updater or contact your dealer.
Have a safe journey!
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