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SYNC is an in-vehicle communications system that works with your
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and portable media player. This allows
you to:
•Make and receive calls
•Access and play music from your portable music player
•Use 911 Assist™, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic,
Directions & Information) (if equipped)
•Use applications such as Pandora and Stitcher via SYNC AppLink™ (if
applicable)
•Access phonebook contacts and music via voice commands
•Stream music from your connected phone
•Text message
•Use the advanced voice recognition system
•USB device charging (if your device supports this)
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USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control many features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and focus on what is in front
of you.
Initiating a Voice Session
Push the voice icon; a tone sounds and “Listening” appears in
the display. Say any of the following:
Say: If you want to:
“Phone” Make calls.
“USB” Access the device connected to your USB
port.
“Bluetooth Audio” Stream audio from your phone.
“Line in” Access the device connected to the auxiliary
input jack.
“Cancel” Cancel the requested action.
“SYNC” Return to the main menu.
“Voice settings” Adjust the level of voice interaction and
feedback.
“Vehicle Health Report” Run a vehicle health report.
*
“Services” Access the SYNC Services portal.*
“Mobile Apps” Access mobile applications.*
“Help” Hear a list of voice commands available in the
current mode.
*If equipped, U.S. only
System Interaction and Feedback
The system provides feedback through audible tones, prompts, questions
and spoken confirmations depending on the situation and the chosen
level of interaction (voice settings). You can customize the voice
recognition system to provide more or less instruction and feedback.
The default setting is to a higher level of interaction in order to help you
learn to use the system. You can change these settings at any time.
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•Speak naturally, without long pauses between words.
•At any time you can interrupt the system while it is speaking by
pressing the voice icon.
USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are dependent on your cellular
phone’s functionality. At a minimum, most cellular phones with Bluetooth
wireless technology support the following functions:
•Answering an incoming call
•Ending a call
•Using privacy mode
•Dialing a number
•Redialing
•Call waiting notification
•Caller ID
Other features such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic
phonebook download are phone-dependent features. To check your
phone’s compatibility, refer to your phone’s user manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing a Phone for the First Time
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and the
transmission is in P (Park) (vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission) or 1st gear (vehicles equipped with a manual transmission).
Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNC allows you to make and receive
hands-free calls.
1. Press the PHONE hard button; when the display indicates no phone
is paired, press the Settings tab, then Add.
2. If Bluetooth is on, SYNC begins the pairing process between your
Bluetooth-enabled phone or device and SYNC. Refer to your phone’s
user guide if necessary.
3. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display.
4. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.
5. Depending on your phone’s capability and your market, the system
may prompt you with questions such as setting the current phone as
the primary phone (the phone SYNC automatically tries to connect
with first upon vehicle start-up), downloading your phone book, etc.
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Accessing Features through the Phone Menu
SYNC’s phone menu allows you to redial a number, access your call
history and phone book and send text messages as well as access phone
and system settings. You can also access advanced features such as 911
Assist™, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Apps.
1. Press the PHONE hard button.
2. Select from the following:
When you select: You can:
PhoneAccess basic options such as making calls,
ending calls and joining calls.
Phonebook
1Allows you to access your downloaded
phonebook.
SYNC categorizes your contacts alphabetically
in the Quick Sort buttons on the right of the
screen. The buttons are highlighted if there
are contacts stored in that category. Press the
highlighted category to access those listings.
Call History
2Allows you to access any previously dialed,
received or missed calls while your phone has
been connected to the system.
Text MessagingAllows you to send, download and delete text
messages.
SettingsAccess Bluetooth Devices menu listings (add,
connect, set as primary, on/off, delete) as well
as Advanced menu listings (911 Assist,
Vehicle Health Report, factory defaults,
master reset, etc.).
SYNC AppsAccess the SYNC services portal where you
can request various types of information,
traffic reports and directions.
1This is a speed-dependent and phone-dependent feature.
2This is a phone-dependent feature.
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Text Messaging
Note:This is a phone-dependent feature.
SYNC allows you to receive, send, download and delete text messages.
The system can also read incoming text messages to you so that you do
not have to take your eyes off the road.
Receiving a Text Message
Note:This is a phone-dependent feature. Your phone must support
downloading text messages using Bluetooth to receive incoming text
messages.
Note:Forwarding a text message is a speed-dependent feature and can
only be done when the vehicle is traveling at 3 mph (5 km/h) or less.
Note:Only one recipient is allowed per text message.
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the display
indicates you have a new message. You have these options:
1. Press View to receive and open the text message.
2. Press Listen to have SYNC read the message to you.
3. Press Reply to send a message back to the sender.
4. Press Dial to call the sender.
5. Press Cancel to exit the screen.
If you select View, you can:
•Listen as SYNC reads the message to you aloud.
•Compose your own message.*
•Reply to the message.*
•Forward the text message to someone in your phone book or to a
phone number.*
* This is a speed-dependent feature.
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System Settings
System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices and
Advanced menu features.
The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set a
phone as “primary” as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off.
The Advanced menu allows you to access and set prompts, languages,
defaults, perform a master reset, install an application and view system
information.
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options
This menu allows you to add, connect, delete, set a phone as primary,
and turn Bluetooth on or off.
1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu.
2. Scroll until System Settings appears and press OK.
3. Scroll until Bluetooth Devices appears and select OK.
4. Scroll to select from the following options:
If you select: You can:
Add Bluetooth
Device
*Pair additional phones to the system.
1. Press OK to select, then again when Find
SYNC appears in the display.
2. Follow the directions in your phone’s user guide to
put your phone into discovery mode. A six-digit PIN
appears in the display.
3. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the
six-digit PIN provided by SYNC.
4. When Set As Primary Phone? appears, press OK.
Scroll to toggle between Yes and No, then press OK.
5. Depending on the functionality of your phone, you
may be asked additional questions (i.e. if you would
like to download your phonebook). Scroll and use OK
to select your responses.
Connect
Bluetooth DeviceConnect a previously paired Bluetooth-enabled phone.
1. Press OK to select and view a list of previously
paired phones.
2. Scroll until the desired device is chosen, then press
OK to connect the phone.
Note:Only one device can be connected at a time.
When another phone is connected, the previous one is
disconnected.
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If you select: You can:
Set As Primary
Phone?Set a previously paired phone as your primary phone.
Press OK to select and scroll to select the desired
phone. Press OK to confirm
Note:SYNC attempts to connect with the primary
phone at every ignition cycle. When a phone is
selected as primary, it appears first in the list and is
marked with an *.
Set Bluetooth
On/OffTurn the Bluetooth feature on and off.
Press OK and scroll to toggle between On and Off.
When the desired selection is chosen, press OK.
Note:Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth
devices and deactivates all Bluetooth features.
Delete DeviceDelete a paired phone.
Press OK and scroll to select the device. Press OK to
confirm.
Delete All
DevicesDelete all previously paired phones (and all
information originally saved with those phones).
Press OK to select.
ReturnExit the current menu.
*This is a speed-dependent feature.
Advanced Menu Options
This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, languages,
defaults, perform a master reset, install an application and view system
information.
1. Press the PHONE hard button.
2. Select the Settings tab, then Advanced.
3. Use the arrow buttons to choose between things like Bluetooth
On/Off, 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Report, Incoming Call Ringer, etc.
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Note:Every phone operates differently. While SYNC 911 Assist works
with most cellular phones, some may have trouble using this feature.
If a crash deploys an airbag or activates the fuel pump shut-off, your
SYNC equipped vehicle may be able to contact emergency services by
dialing 911 through a paired and connected Bluetooth-enabled phone.
For more information about 911 Assist, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
•For information on airbag deployment, refer to theSupplementary
Restraints Systemchapter.
•For information on the fuel pump shut-off, refer to theRoadside
Emergencieschapter.
Setting 911 Assist On
If your vehicleis notequipped with a navigation system, perform the
following:
1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu.
2. Scroll until 911 Assist appears in the display.
3. Scroll to select ON, then press OK. Set On appears in the display.
If your vehicleisequipped with a navigation system, perform the
following:
1. Press the PHONE hard button.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Press Advanced. Select 911 Assist, then turn the system on.
To make sure that 911 Assist works properly:
•SYNC must be powered and working properly at the time of the
incident and throughout feature activation and use.
•SYNC 911 Assist feature must be set on prior to the incident.
•A Bluetooth-enabled and compatible phone has to be paired and
connected to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone must have the ability to make
and maintain an outgoing call at the time of the incident.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone must have adequate network
coverage, battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery power and be located in the U.S.,
Canada or in a territory in which 911 is the emergency number.
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