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When you select: You can:
Select SourceSelect and play music from your USB port,
auxiliary input jack (line in) or stream music
from your Bluetooth-enabled phone.
Press OK to select, then scroll to choose from:
USB: Press OK to access music plugged into
your USB port. You can also plug in devices to
charge them (if supported by your device).
Once connected, the system indexes any
readable media files. (The time required to
complete this depends on the size of the
media content being indexed.) If Autoplay is
on, you can access media files randomly as
they are indexed. If turned off, indexed media
is not available until the indexing process is
complete. SYNC is capable of indexing
thousands of average size media and notifies
you if the maximum indexing file size is
reached.
Bluetooth Audio: This is a phone-dependent
feature which allows you to stream music
playing on your Bluetooth-enabled phone. If
supported by your device, you can press
SEEK to play the previous or next track.
Line in: Press OK to select and play music
from your portable music player over the
vehicle’s speakers.
Note:If you have already connected a device
to the USB port, you cannot access the line in
feature. Some digital media players require
both USB and line in ports to stream data and
music separately.
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When you select: You can:
Media SettingsChoose to shuffle or repeat your music and
select your Autoplay settings. Once these
selections are turned on, they remain on until
turned off.
Note:Some digital media players require both
USB and line in ports to stream data and
music separately. Press OK to select and then
scroll to choose from:
Shuffle: Press OK to shuffle available media
files in the current playlist.Note:To shuffle
all media tracks, you must select Play All in
the Play Menu and then select Shuffle.
Repeat: Press OK to repeat any song.
Autoplay: Press OK to listen to music which
has already been randomly indexed during the
indexing process.
Press SEEK to play the previous or next
track.
Mobile AppsInteract with SYNC-capable mobile
applications on your smart phone. Refer to
SYNCAppLink™earlier in this chapter for
more information.
System SettingsAccess Bluetooth Device menu listings (add,
connect, set as primary, on/off, delete) as well
as Advanced menu listings (prompts,
languages, defaults, master reset, install
application and system information).
Note:Refer to System Settings for more
information.
Exit Media MenuPress OK to exit the media menu.
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Accessing Your Play Menu
This menu allows you to select and play your media by artist, album,
genre, playlist, track, similar music or even to explore what is on your
USB device.
1. Make sure that your device is plugged into the USB port and is
turned on.
2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.
3. Scroll to select the Play Menu and press OK.
If there are no media files to access, the display indicates there is no
media. If there are media files, you have the following options to scroll
through and select from:
When you select: You can:
Play AllPlay all indexed media (tracks) from your
playing device in flat file mode, one at a time
in numerical order.
Press OK to select. The first track title
appears in the display.
ArtistsSort all indexed media by artist. Once
selected, the system lists and then play all
artists and tracks alphabetically. If there are
less than 255 indexed artist, they are listed
alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are
more, they are categorized in alphabetical
categories.
1. Press OK to select. You can select to play
All Artistsor any indexed artist.
2. Scroll until the desired artist is chosen and
press OK.
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When you select: You can:
Explore USBExplore all supported digital media on your
media device connected to the USB port. You
can only view media content which is
compatible with SYNC; other files saved are
not visible.
Press OK to select. Then scroll to explore
indexed media on your flash drive.
Similar MusicPlay music similar to what is currently playing
from the USB port. The system uses the
metadata information of each song to compile
a playlist for you.
Press OK to select. The system creates a new
list of similar songs and begin playing. The
metadata tags must be populated for this
feature to include each track.
Note:With certain playing devices, if your
metadata tags are not populated, the tracks
won’t be available in voice recognition, play
menu or similar music. However, if you place
these tracks onto your playing device in “Mass
Storage Device Mode”, they are available in
voice recognition, play menu browsing and
similar music. Unknowns are placed into any
unpopulated metadata tag.
ReturnExit the current menu.
System Settings
System settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices and
Advanced menu features.
The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect and delete a
device as turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.
Your Advanced menu allows you to access and set prompts, languages,
defaults and perform a master reset.
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When you select: You can:
Master ResetCompletely erase all information stored on
SYNC (all phonebook, call history, text
messages and all paired devices) and return
to the factory default settings.
ApplicationDownload new software applications (if
available) and then load the desired
applications through your USB port. Refer to
the web site for more information.
ReturnExit the current menu.
Troubleshooting
Your SYNCsystem is easy to use. However, should questions arise,
please refer to the tables below.
Use the website at any time to check your phone’s compatibility, register
your account and set preferences as well as access a customer
representative via an on-line chat (during certain hours). Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca for more information.
Phone issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
A lot of
background noise
during a phone
call.The audio control
settings on your
phone may be
affecting SYNC
performance.Review your phone’s user guide
regarding audio adjustments.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person but
they cannot hear
me.Possible phone
malfunction.Try turning off the device,
resetting the device, removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
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USB/Media issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
I’m having trouble
connecting my
device.Possible device
malfunction.Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
Make sure you are using the
manufacturer’s cable.
Make sure the USB cable is
properly inserted into the device
and the vehicle’s USB port.
Make sure that the device does
not have an auto-install program
or active security settings.
SYNC does not
recognize my
device when I
turn on the car.This is a device
limitation.Make sure you are not leaving
the device in your vehicle during
very hot or cold temperatures.
Bluetoothaudio
does not stream.This is a phone
dependent
feature, OR
The device is not
connected.Make sure the device is
connected to SYNC and that you
have pressed play on your
device.
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USB/Media issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
SYNC does not
recognize music
that is on my
device.Your music files
may not contain
the proper artist,
song title, album
or genre
information, OR
The file may be
corrupted, OR
The song may
have copyright
protection which
does not allow it
to play.Make sure that all song details
are populated.
Some devices require you to
change the USB settings from
mass storage to MTP class.
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Press to select any of the following:
•Quick Dial
•Call History
•Settings
•Phonebook
•Text Messaging
•Making and Receiving Calls
Press to select any of the following:
•My Home
•Previous Destinations
•Emergency
•Intersection
•Map
•Favorites
•Point of Interests
•Street Address
•City Center
Press to select any of the following:
•AM/FM
•CD
•BT Stereo
•SD Card
•SIRIUS
•USB
•AV I n
Press to select any of the following:
•Driver Settings
•Recirculated Air
•Auto
•Dual
•Passenger Settings
•A/C
•Defrost
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