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How do I set distance units with SYNC®*?

The steps to set distance units (change kilometers to miles) are located below.

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

There are two resources to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation:

  • SYNC and Navigation Updates page, which allows you to enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or Login with your Ford credentials, and select Check for update. Your current SYNC generation will appear on the right-hand side of the page.
  • SYNC Visual Reference Guide, which has example images of each generation of SYNC Ford has offered.

Setting Distance Units

SYNC 4

  1. Touch Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
    SYNC 4 Settings button
  2. Tap General.
    SYNC 4 General button
  3. Press Measurement Units.
    SYNC 4 Measurement Units button
  4. Choose your preferred measurement units.
    SYNC 4 measurement unit options

SYNC 4A

  1. Tap the Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Settings.
  3. Touch General.
  4. Choose your preferred measurement units.

SYNC 3

  1. Touch Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Choose your preferred distance units (miles or kilometers).

SYNC® with MyFord Touch®

  1. Touch Menu (gear icon) on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Press System.
  4. Choose your preferred distance units (KM or MI).

*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.