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Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
Select the settings option on the feature bar.
Select the settings option on the feature bar.
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in your vehicle and allow devices to connect to it for access to the Internet.
Select the settings option on the feature bar.- Select FordPass Connect.
- Select Vehicle Hotspot.
- Select Settings.
- Make sure that you have Wi-Fi visibility switched on.
Note:
The Wi-Fi Visibility default setting is on.
Note:
The hotspot could remain on after you switch the ignition off.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password
Select the settings option on the feature bar.- Select FordPass Connect.
- Select Vehicle Hotspot.
- Select Settings.
Note:
The SSID is the hotspot name.
- Select View Password.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot
- On your device, switch Wi-Fi on and select the hotspot from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
- When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
- Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note:
The vehicle network carrier’s portal opens on your device.
- If the portal does not open on your device, open a website and it redirects to the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note:
Secure websites do not redirect.
Note:
If you have an active plan, the system does not redirect to the vehicle network carrier’s portal when you connect a device. Visit the vehicle network carrier’s website to purchase more data.
Note:
If data usage information is available in the vehicle hotspot menu, it is approximate.
Note:
If you carry out a master reset, the system does not remove your vehicle from your vehicle network carrier’s account. To remove your vehicle from the account, contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note:
The vehicle network carrier provides Vehicle Hotspot services, subject to your vehicle network carrier agreement, coverage and availability.
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