Wi-fi
Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode turns the Wi-Fi feature on
and off in your vehicle. Make sure you turn it on for
connectivity purposes.Wi-Fi Settings
Choose a Wireless Network allows you to use a previ-
ously stored wireless network. You can categorize by
alphabetical listing, priority and signal strength. You can
also choose to search for a network, connect to a network,
disconnect from a network, receive more information,
prioritize a network or delete a network.
Gateway (Access Point) Mode makes SYNC an access
point for a phone or a computer when turned on. This
forms the local area network within your vehicle for things,
such as game playing, file transfer and internet browsing.
Press ? for more information.
Gateway (Access Point) Settings allows you to view
and change settings for using SYNC as the internet
gateway.
Gateway (Access Point) Device List allows you to view
recent connections to your Wi-Fi system.
Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also use a USB
mobile broadband connection to access the internet. (You
must turn on your mobile broadband device on your
personal computer before connecting it to the system.)
This screen allows you to set up what is your typical area
for your USB mobile broadband connection. (USB mobile
broadband settings may not display if the device is already
on.) You can select the following: Country, Carrier, Phone
Number, User Name and Password.USB Mobile Broadband
Shows you the currently paired devices as well as giving
you your typical Bluetooth options to connect, disconnect,
set as favorite, delete and add device. Bluetooth is a
registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.Bluetooth Settings
Choose your connection methods and change them as
needed. You can select to Change Order and have the
system either always attempt to connect using a USB
mobile broadband or using Wi-Fi.Prioritize Connection
Methods
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Sample commands
"Sirius <0-223>" *
"Sports games" *
*
This command is only usable if you have
an active subscription to SIRIUS satellite
radio. **
The commands that have [ ] around the
word means that the word is optional. For
example, if you say, "Play Metallica", this
is the same as the voice command, "Play
[artist]
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Touch the AM or FM tab to listen
to the radio.
To change between AM and FM presets,
just touch the AM or FM tab.
Memory Presets
Save a station by pressing and holding one
of the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station.
Sound returns when finished.
HD Radio
Touch this button to turn HD Radio on. The
light on the button illuminates when the
feature is on. HD Radio allows you to
receive radio broadcasts digitally, where
available, providing free, crystal-clear
sound. See HD Radio information later in
this chapter.
Scan
Touch this button to go to the next strong
AM or FM radio station. The light on the
button illuminates when the feature is on. Options
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
•Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
• Balance and Fade
• DSP (Digital Signal processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these
sound settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scan
This allows you to select a category of
music you would like to search for. You can
then choose to either seek or scan for the
stations playing that category.
RDS Text Display
This allows you to view the information
broadcast by FM stations.
AST
AST (Autostore) allows you to have the
system automatically store the six
strongest stations in your current location.
TAG Button
This feature is available when HD Radio is
on, and allows you to tag a song to
download later. When you select On, TA G
appears on-screen when HD Radio is
active. You can touch TA G to save the
information of the song that is playing.
When you plug in your portable music
player, the information transfers, if
supported by your device. When you are
connected to iTunes, the tags appear to
remind you of the songs you would like to
download. See HD Radio information later
in this chapter.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting Potential reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna
clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
materials as far away from the antenna as possible.Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
the audio system may mute.Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the
interference and the audio system may mute.Satellite radio signal interfer-
ence Troubleshooting tips
ActionCauseRadio display
No action required. This
message should disappear
shortly.Radio requires more than
two seconds to produce
audio for the selected
channel.Acquiring...
If this message does not
clear shortly, or with an igni-
tion key cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See an
authorized dealer for service.There is an internal module
or system failure present.Sat Fault/SIRIUS System
Failure.
Tune to another channel or
choose another preset.The channel is no longer
available.Invalid Channel.
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-
539-7474 to subscribe to
the channel, or tune to
another channel.Your subscription does not
include this channel.Unsubscribed Channel.
The signal is blocked. When
you move into an open area,
the signal should return.The signal is lost from the
SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS
tower to your vehicle
antenna.No Signal.
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Troubleshooting tips
ActionCauseRadio display
No action required. The
process may take up to
three minutes.Update of channel
programming in progress.Updating.
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-
539-7474 to resolve
subscription issues.Your satellite service is no
longer available.Call SIRIUS
1-888-539-7474.
Use the channel guide to
turn off the Lock or Skip
function on that station.All the channels in the
selected category are either
skipped or locked.None found. Check Channel
Guide.
No action required.SIRIUS has updated the
channels available for your
vehicle.Subscription Updated.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Voice
Commands E142599
If you are listening to SIRIUS
satellite radio, press the voice
button on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, say any of the
following commands.
If you are not listening to SIRIUS satellite
radio, press the voice button and, after the
tone, say "SIRIUS", then any of the
following commands.
"SIRIUS"
"
"Preset <#>"
"SAT"
"SAT preset <#>"
"SAT 1"
"SAT 1 Preset <#>"
"SAT 2" "SIRIUS"
"SAT 2 preset <#>"
"SAT 3"
"SAT 3 preset <#>"
"Sirius <0-223>"
"Sirius off"
"Sirius on"
"Sports game" *
"Tune" **
"Help" *
If you have said "Sports game", see the
following "Sports game" chart. **
If you have said "Tune", see the following
"Tune" chart.
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This feature allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature.
In order to playback video from your iPod
or iPhone, you must have a special
combination USB/RCA composite video
cable (which you can buy from Apple).
When you connect the cable to your iPod
or iPhone, plug the other end into both the
RCA jacks and the USB port.
Playing Music from Your Device E142611
Insert your device and select the
SD Card or USB tab once the
system recognizes it. You can
then select from the following options:
Repeat
This feature replays the currently playing
song or album.
Shuffle
Touch this button to play music on the
selected album or folder in random order.
Similar Music
This feature allows you to choose music
similar to what is currently playing.
More Info
Touch this button to see disc information
such as current track, artist name, album
and genre.
Options
Touch this button to view and adjust
various media settings.
Sound Settings allows you to adjust
settings for:
•Bass
• Midrange
• Treble • Balance and Fade
• DSP (Digital Signal processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these
sound settings.
Media Player Settings allows you to
select more settings, which is under Media
Player. See Settings (page 364).
Device Information displays software
and firmware information about the
currently connected media device.
Update Media Index indexes your device
when you connect it for the first time and
each time the content changes (such as
adding or removing tracks) to make sure
you have the latest voice commands
available for all media on the device.
Browse
This feature allows you to view the
contents of the device. It also allows you
to search by categories, such as genre,
artist or album.
If you want to view song information such
as Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album, and
Genre, touch the on-screen album art.
You can also touch What’s Playing to
hear how the system pronounces the
current band and song. This can be helpful
when using voice commands to make sure
the system correctly plays your request.
Playing Video from Your Device
To access and play video from your device,
your vehicle's transmission must be in
position P with the ignition in accessory
mode. See Starting and Stopping the
Engine (page 136).
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Note: Select SYNC , and a six-digit PIN
appears on your device.
3. If prompted to enter a PIN on your
device, it does not support Secure
Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN
displayed on the touchscreen. Skip the
next step.
4. When prompted on your phone’s
display, confirm that the PIN provided
by SYNC matches the PIN displayed
on your cellular phone.
5. The display indicates when the pairing
is successful.
SYNC may prompt you with more phone
options. For more information on your
phone's capability, see your phone's
manual and visit the website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones Note: Put the transmission in position P .
Turn on your vehicle ignition and the radio.
1. Press the Phone corner of the
touchscreen > Settings > BT Devices
> Add Device .
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On
and that your cellular phone is in the
proper mode. See your phone’s manual
if necessary.
Note: Select SYNC , and a six-digit PIN
appears on your device.
3. If prompted to enter a PIN on your
device, it does not support Secure
Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN
displayed on the touchscreen. Skip the
next step.
4. When prompted on your phone’s
display, confirm that the PIN provided
by SYNC matches the PIN displayed
on your cellular phone.
5. The display indicates when the pairing
is successful. SYNC may prompt you with more phone
options. For more information on your
phone's capability, see your phone's
manual and visit the website.
Making Calls E142599
Press the voice button on your
steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say, "Call
or say "Dial", then the desired number. E142632
To end the call or exit phone
mode, press this phone button.
Receiving Calls During an incoming call, an audible tone
sounds. Call information appears in the
display if it is available.
Accept the call by pressing
Accept on the touchscreen or
by pressing this phone button on
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Reject the call by pressing
Reject on the touchscreen or by
pressing this phone button on
your steering wheel controls.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs
it as a missed call.
Phone Menu Options Press the top left corner on your
touchscreen to select from the following
options:
Phone
Touch this button to access the on-screen
numerical pad to enter a number and place
a call. During an active call, you can also
choose to:
• Mute the call
• Put the call on hold
• Turn on the privacy feature
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• Join two calls
• End the call.
Quick Dial
Set up favorite contacts from you
phonebook or history folder.
Phonebook
Touch this button to access and call any
contacts in your previously downloaded
phone book. The system places the entries
in alphabetical categories summarized at
the top of the screen.
To turn on contact picture settings, if your
device supports this feature, press Phone
> Settings > Manage Phonebook >
Download photos from Phonebook >
On .
History
After you connect your Bluetooth-enabled
phone to SYNC, you can access any
previously dialed, received or missed calls.
You can also choose to save these to your
Favorites or to Quick Dial.
Note: This is a phone-dependent feature.
If your phone does not support downloading
call history using Bluetooth, SYNC keeps
track of calls made with the SYNC system.
Messaging
Send text messages using your
touchscreen. See Text messaging later
in this section.
Settings
Touch this button to access various phone
settings, such turning Bluetooth on and off,
managing your phonebook and more. See
Phone settings later in this section. Text Messaging Note: Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
Note: Certain features in text messaging
are speed-dependent and not available
when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over
3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: SYNC does not download read text
messages from your phone.
You can send and receive text messages
using Bluetooth, read them aloud and
translate text messaging acronyms, such
as LOL.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display
to access the Phone menu.
2. Select Messaging .
3. Choose from the following:
• Listen (speaker icon)
• Dial
• Send Text
• View
• Delete.
Composing a Text Message
Note: This is a speed-dependent feature.
It is unavailable when your vehicle is
traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display
to access the Phone menu.
2. Touch Messaging > Send Text .
3. Enter a phone number or choose from
your phonebook.
4. You can select from the following
options:
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• Send , which sends the message as it
is.
• Edit Text , which allows you to
customize the pre-defined message or
create a message on your own.
You can then preview the message, verify
the recipient as well as update the
message list. Text message options
I’ll call you back in a few minutes.
I just left, I’ll be there soon.
Can you give me a call?
I’m on my way.
I’m running a few minutes late.
I’m ahead of schedule, so I’ll be there
early.
I’m outside.
I’ll call you when I get there.
OK
Ye s
No
Thanks
Stuck in traffic.
Call me later.
LO L
Receiving a Text Message
Note: If you select View and your vehicle
is traveling over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
offers to read the message to you instead
of allowing you to view it while driving. When a new message arrives, an audible
tone sounds and the screen displays a
pop-up with the caller name and ID, if
supported by your phone. You can press:
• View to view the text message.
• Listen for SYNC to read the message
to you.
• Dial to call the contact.
• Ignore to exit the screen.
Phone Settings Press Phone > Settings .
Bluetooth Devices
Touch this tab to connect, disconnect, add
or delete a device, as well as save it as a
favorite.
Bluetooth
Touch this tab to turn Bluetooth off or on.
Do Not Disturb
Touch this tab if you want all calls to go
directly to your voice mail and not ring in
the vehicle. When this feature is on, text
message notifications do not ring inside
the cabin either.
911 Assist
Turn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature.
See Information (page 408).
Phone Ringer
Select the ring tone you want to hear when
you receive a call. Choose from possible
system ring tones, your currently paired
phone’s ring tone, a beep, text-to-speech
or a silent notification.
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