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
• THX Deep Note Demo
• 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, TAG appears
on-screen when HD Radio is active. You can
touch
TAG 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.
Direct Tune
Touch this button to enter the desired station
number manually. Touch Enter when you are
done.
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not available
in all markets.
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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 a\
udio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal interfer-
ence Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Radio 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 ignition 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.
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Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Radio display
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.
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 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"
"
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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
• THX Deep Note Demo
• 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 363).
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.
SD Card and USB Voice Commands If you are listening to a USB device
or an SD card, press the voice
button on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, say any of the
following commands.
If you are not listening to a USB device or an
SD card, press the voice button and, after
the tone, say "USB" or "SD card", then any
of the following commands.
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WARNINGS
Store the portable music player in a
secure location, such as the center
console or the glove box, when your vehicle
is moving. Hard objects may become
projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which
may increase the risk of serious injury. The
audio extension cable must be long enough
to allow the portable music player to be
safely stored while your vehicle is moving. The auxiliary input jack allows you to connect
and play music from your portable music
player through your vehicle speakers. You
can use any portable music player designed
for use with headphones. Your audio
extension cable must have male 1/8th-inch
(3.5 millimeter) connectors at each end.
1.
Switch off the engine, radio and portable
music player. Set the parking brake and
put the transmission in position P.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the auxiliary
input jack. 3.
Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned
FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch your portable music player on and
adjust its volume to half its maximum
level.
6. Press
AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears
in the display. You should hear music
from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music
player until it reaches the volume level
of the FM station or CD. Do this by
switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
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Hands-free calling is one of the main features
of SYNC. Once you pair your phone, you can
access many options using the touchscreen
or voice commands. 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, see
your device ’s manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca. Pairing Your Phone for the First Time WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving The first thing you must do to use the phone
features of SYNC is to pair your
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone with SYNC.
This allows you to use your phone in a
hands-free manner.
Note:
Put the transmission in park (P). Switch
on your vehicle ignition and the radio. 1. Touch Add Phone in the upper left
corner of the touchscreen. Find SYNC
appears on the screen, and instructs you
to begin the pairing process from your
device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and
that your cellular phone is in the proper
mode. See your device ’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 device's manual
and visit the website.
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Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:
Put the transmission in park (P). Switch
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 device ’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 device's manual
and visit the website.
Making Calls Press the voice button on your
steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say, "Call
say "Dial", then the desired number. To end the call or exit phone
mode, press and hold this phone
button on your steering wheel
controls.
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 your steering
wheel controls. Reject the call by pressing
Reject
on the touchscreen or by pressing
and holding 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.
• Join two calls.
• End the call.
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Quick Dial
Set up favorite contacts from your
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 switch 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 as 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.
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