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USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the mainfeatures of SYNC. While the systemsupports a variety of features, many aredependent on your cell phone'sfunctionality. At a minimum, most cellphones with Bluetooth wireless technologysupport 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 messagingusing Bluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are cell phone-dependentfeatures. To check your cell phone'scompatibility, see your cell phone's manualand visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime
Note:SYNC can support downloading upto approximately 1000 entries perBluetooth-enabled cell phone.
Note:Make sure to switch on the ignitionand the radio. Put the transmission inposition park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral with the parking brake applied(manual transmission).
Note:To scroll through the menus, pressthe up and down arrows on your audiosystem.
Wirelessly pairing your cell phone withSYNC allows you to make and receivehands-free calls.
Press the phone button. When the display indicates there is no cell phone paired,do the following:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.No Phone Paired
Find SYNC1. Press the OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. Seeyour device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter thesix-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. Thedisplay indicates when the pairing is successful.
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Depending on your cell phone's capabilityand your market, the system may promptyou with questions, such as setting thecurrent cell phone as the primary cellphone (the cell phone SYNC automaticallytries to connect with first upon vehiclestart-up) and downloading yourphonebook.
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones
Note:To scroll through the menus, pressthe up and down arrows on your audiosystem.
Note:Make sure to switch on the ignitionand the radio. Put the transmission inposition park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral with the parking brake applied(manual transmission).
Press the phone button, then scroll to:
ActionMessage
Press the OK button.Phone settings
Press the OK button.Bluetooth device
Press the OK button. When the following message appearsin the display.Add
Find SYNC1. Press the OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. Seeyour device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter thesix-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. Thedisplay indicates when the pairing is successful.
The system then prompts with questions, such as if you would like to set the current cellphone as the primary cell phone (the cell phone SYNC automatically tries to connectwith first upon vehicle start-up) or download your phonebook.
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and say:
Voice Commands
Phone
You can then say any of the followingcommands.
Call History Incoming
Call History Missed
Call History Outgoing
Voice Commands
Phonebook ___
Phonebook ___ at Home
Phonebook ___ at Work
Phonebook ___ in Office
Phonebook ___ on Cell
___ is a dynamic listing that should be thename of a contact in your phonebook. Forexample you could say "Call Mom".
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Vehicle Health Report and Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
This is a free feature, but youmust first register online touse it.
You did not activate youraccount on the website.You may have the wrongVIN (vehicle identificationnumber) listed.
I received a text that I didnot activate Vehicle HealthReport.Make sure that your VIN iscorrectly listed in youraccount.
When you register youraccount, you must choose apreferred dealer. If it alreadylists a dealer, try selectinganother dealer and loggingout. Log back in, change itback to your preferreddealer, and retrieve thereport.
The preferred dealerinformation did not loadcorrectly.
I am unable to retrieve thereport on the website, or Ireceive a system error.
Update your cellular numberin your account on thewebsite.
This could be due to yourphone's compatibility.Bad signal strength.
I am unable to submit areport.
Make sure you have fullsignal strength and that yourBluetooth volume level hasbeen turned up.
You did not register yourphone correctly on thewebsite.
Make sure the currentlyconnected phone isregistered on yourSYNCMyRide account.Try deleting your phone andperforming a clean pairing.
This is a free feature, but youmust first register online touse it.
You did not activate thisphone for this service.Your phone has ID blockeractive.
I heard a commercial whenI tried to use Traffic, Direc-tions and Information.Turn off ID blocker on yourphone as the system recog-nizes you by your phonenumber.Make sure the currentlyconnected phone is thesame one that is registeredon your SYNCMyRideaccount.
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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............328Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................332Accessing Your Phone Settings...................336Making a Call........................................................331Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................328Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................329Phone Options during an Active Call..........331Phone Voice Commands................................329Receiving Calls.....................................................331System Settings..................................................337Text Messaging...................................................334Using Traction Control................................175Switching the System Off ...............................175System Indicator Lights andMessages...........................................................175Using Voice Recognition...........................325Initiating a Voice Session................................325System Interaction and Feedback..............326Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................230
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Vehicle Care...................................................264General Information.........................................264Vehicle Certification Label......................306Vehicle Identification Number...............305Vehicle Storage............................................269Battery...................................................................270Body.......................................................................269Brakes.....................................................................270Cooling system...................................................270Engine.....................................................................270Fuel system..........................................................270General..................................................................269Miscellaneous.....................................................270Removing Vehicle From Storage..................270Tires.........................................................................270VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................113VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............305Voice Control...................................................69Type One.................................................................69Type Two.................................................................70
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................884X2............................................................................904X4 Auto.................................................................904X4 HIGH.................................................................914X4 LOW..................................................................91Anti-Lock Braking System................................88Battery.....................................................................88Brake System........................................................88Cruise Control.......................................................88Direction Indicator...............................................88Door Ajar.................................................................88Engine Coolant Temperature..........................88Engine Oil................................................................89Fasten Safety Belt...............................................89Front Airbag...........................................................89Front Fog Lamps..................................................89High Beam..............................................................89Hill Descent............................................................89Liftgate Ajar............................................................89Low Fuel Level......................................................89Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................89Low Washer Fluid................................................89Parking Lamps......................................................89Powertrain Fault...................................................89Service Engine Soon...........................................90Stability Control System...................................90Stability Control System Off...........................90Transmission Tow/Haul....................................90Washer Fluid Check....................................252WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................264See: Wipers and Washers..................................72Waxing.............................................................265Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................296Wheels and Tires..........................................272General Information..........................................272Technical Specifications..................................301Windows and Mirrors...................................80Windshield Washers......................................73Windshield Wipers.........................................72Speed Dependent Wipers.................................72Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................254Wipers and Washers......................................72
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