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To Connect Using Voice Commands
Plug the device into one of the vehicle'sUSB ports.
Press the voice button and whenprompted, say:
Action and Descrip-tionVoice Command
You can now playmusic by saying anyof the appropriatevoice commands.See the mediavoice commands.
(USB [stick] | iPod| MP3 [player])
Words in brackets [ ] are optional and donot have to be spoken for the system tounderstand the command. For example,for where (USB [stick] | iPOD | MP3[player]) appears, you can say USB or USBstick.
To Connect Using the System Menu
1.Plug the device into one of the vehicle'sUSB ports.
2. Press the MEDIA button and selecteither USB 1 or USB 2 from the mediasource list in the audio display.
To view USB content select:
Description and ActionMessage
Depending on how many media files are on your connecteddevice, an indexing message may appear in the display. Whenindexing is complete, the selected source starts to playbackaudio automatically.
Browse USB
You can browse the files on the USBdevice in categories. Select BROWSEfrom the buttons at the bottom of theaudio display and choose from thefollowing:
Message
Play all
Playlists
Songs
Artists
Message
Albums
Genres
Browse USB
Reset USB
Media Voice Commands
Press the voice button and whenprompted say:
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Plays the current playlist in a random order.(Not all devices support this command.)shuffle [all] [on]
shuffle off
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shuffle off
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Description and ActionCommand
Plays the current playlist in a random order.(Not all devices support this command.)shuffle [all] [on]
shuffle off
At any time during playback, you can pressthe voice button and ask the system what isplaying. The system reads the metadata tags(if populated) of the current track.
((who's | who is) this | who plays this |(what's | what is) playing [now] | (what| which) (song | track | artist) is this |(who's | who is) playing | (what's | whatis) this)
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that itcould be the name of anything, such as agroup, artist or song. For example youcould say "Play artist The Beatles".
Examples of USB Commands
SYNC provides the user with many intuitiveways to find and play a song using voice.For example, if we have a song called"Penny Lane" from the album "MagicalMystery Tour" we can say the following toplay this song:
•Play song "Penny Lane".
•Play "Penny Lane".
If we wanted to play the entire album, wecan say:
•Play album "Magical Mystery Tour".
•Play "Magical Mystery Tour".
Bluetooth Audio
The system is also capable of playingmusic from your cellular phone throughBluetooth.
To switch the Bluetooth Audio on, pressthe MEDIA button and select:
Menu Item
BT audio
Then any of the following:
Voice Command
pause
play
next [track | title | song | file | podcast | chapter | episode]
previous [track | title | song | file | podcast | chapter | episode]
Media Menu Features
The media menu allows you to select howto play your music (such as by artist, genre,shuffle or repeat), find similar music orreset the index of your USB devices.
Press the MEDIA button and select eitherUSB 1 or USB 2 from the media source listin the audio display to start USB playback.
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Description and ActionMessage
This will enter the media menu.Options
Then any of the following:
Description and ActionMessage
Choose to shuffle or repeat your music. Once you make yourchoice, it remains on until you switch it off.Shuffle
Choose to shuffle or repeat your music. Once you make yourchoice, it remains on until you switch it off.Repeat track
You can play similar types of music to the current playlistfrom the USB port. The system uses the metadata informa-tion of each track to compile a playlist. The system thencreates a new list of similar tracks and then begins playing.Each track must have the metadata tags populated for thisfeature. With certain playing devices, if your metadata tags
Similar music
are not populated, the tracks will not be available in voicerecognition, the play menu or this option. However, if youplace these tracks onto your playing device in mass storagedevice mode they are available in voice recognition, the playmenu or this option. The system places unknowns into anyunpopulated metadata tag.
Resets the USB index. After the new indexing is completeyou can choose what to play from the USB song library.Reset USB
Accessing Your USB Song Library
1.Plug the device into your vehicle's USBport.
2. Press the MEDIA button (next to theaudio display) to select USB playback.
Description and ActionMessage
This menu allows you to select and play your media files byartist, album, genre, playlist or track.Browse USB
If there are no media files to access, thedisplay indicates there is no media.
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If there are media files, you have the following options:
Description and ActionDisplay
Play all indexed media files from your device one at a time
in numerical order.*Play all
Press the OK button to select. The first track title appearsin the display.
Access your playlists (from formats like ASX, M3U, WPL,
or MTP).*Playlists
1. Press the OK button to select.2. Scroll to select the desired playlist, and then press theOK button.
Search for and play a specific indexed track.*Songs
1. Press the OK button to select.2. Scroll to select the desired track, and then press the OKbutton.
Sort all indexed media files by artist. The system then lists
and plays all artists and tracks alphabetically.*Artists
1. Press the OK button to select.2. Scroll to select the desired artist, and then press the OKbutton.
Sort all indexed media files by album.*Albums
1. Press the OK button to select.2. Scroll to select the desired album, and then press theOK button.
Sort all indexed media files by genre (category) type.*Genres
1. Press the OK button to select.2. Scroll to select the desired genre, and then press theOK button.
Browse all supported media files on your media playerconnected to the USB port. You can only view media filesthat are compatible with SYNC. (Other files are notvisible.)
Browse USB
1. Press the OK button to select.
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Description and ActionDisplay
2. Scroll to browse indexed media files on the device, andthen press the OK button.
Resets the USB index. After the new indexing is complete,you can choose what to play from the USB song library.Reset USB
*You can use the buttons at the bottom of the audio display to jump to a certainalphabetical category quickly. You can also use the letters on the audio system's numerickeypad to jump in the list.
Using Voice Commands
You can access and view your USB songsusing voice commands.
Plug the device into your vehicle's USBport.
Press the voice button and whenprompted, say any of the followingcommands:
Accessing and Viewing USB Media
(browse | search | show) all (album |albums)
(browse | search | show) all (artist |artists)
(browse | search | show) all (genre |genres)
(browse | search | show) all (playlist |playlists)
(browse | search | show) all (song | songs| title | titles | file | files | track | tracks)
(browse | search | show) album ___
(browse | search | show) artist ___
(browse | search | show) genre ___
(browse | search | show) playlist ___
USB 2 (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may come equipped with anadditional USB port. If so, USB 1 is locatedat the front of the vehicle at the bottom ofthe instrument panel. USB 2 is locatedinside the storage compartment of thevehicle's center console.
You can plug in an additional USB deviceinto the second USB port.
You can access both USB devices by usingvoice commands.
To access a USB device press the voicebutton and when prompted say:
Voice command
USB 1
USB 2
Note:SYNC only supports one connectediOS (Apple) devices at a time (whicheverone you plug in first). When you connect asecond iOS device, the systems charges it,but does not support playback from it.
Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings
You can access these menus using theaudio display. See Using SYNC™ WithYour Phone (page 310).
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to currentsystem activities including climate settings, voicecommands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status BarA
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing ittakes you to the home screen view.HomeB
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manuallyor have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location. SeeSettings (page 412).
ClockC
This displays the current outside temperature.OutsideTemperatureD
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select afeature.Feature BarE
The touchscreen allows you quick accessto all of your comfort, navigation,communication and entertainmentoptions. Using the status and feature baryou can quickly select the feature you wantto use.
Note:Your system is equipped with afeature that allows you to access andcontrol audio features for 10 minutes afteryou switch the ignition off (and no doorsopen).
The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the statusbar depending on market, vehicle optionsand current operation. If a feature is notactive, the icon does not display. Certainicons may move to the left or rightdepending on what options are active.
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DescriptionItemCallout
This icon displays when your phone's microphone ismuted. A caller cannot hear you.Microphone MuteA
This icon displays when the audio system is muted.MuteB
This icon displays when SYNC 3 has received a soft-ware update. Pressing the icon will show more detailsabout the new software.
DownloadC
This icon appears if a Wi-Fi network is connected.Wi-FiD
This icon displays when an available Wi-Fi networkis within range.Wi-Fi in RangeE
This icon displays when your cell phone is roaming.RoamingF
This icon displays when you receive a text messageon your phone.Text MessageG
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DescriptionItemCallout
This icon displays when 911 Assist is set to off andyour phone is connected to SYNC.911 Assist OffH
This icon displays when there is an active Bluetoothalert.Bluetooth AlertI
This icon displays to show an active Bluetoothconnection.BluetoothJ
Messages may also appear in the statusbar to provide you with notifications. Youcan select the message to view theassociated feature.
Feature Bar
FunctionsFeature Bar Item
Allows you to control the media playing inyour vehicle. You can control all audiofeatures including AM, FM and satelliteradio, CDs, and media streaming over aBluetooth device or through a USBconnection.
Audio
Allows you to make calls, receive calls, andaccess the phonebook of your connecteddevice.
Phone
Allows you to see your vehicle's location ona virtual road map, get driving directions toyour destination and find points of interestalong your route.
Navigation
(If equipped)
Connect and control SYNC 3 compatibleapps running on your iphone or androiddevice. Also, access built-in additionalfeatures such as SiriusXM Traffic and TravelLink (if equipped).
Apps
This is where you find the Hybrid vehiclePower Flow information.
You can customize your system withvarious settings for the touchscreen display,feature preferences, and how you want tointeract with your vehicle.
Settings
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