VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number islocated on the left-hand side of theinstrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicle identificationnumber.
The Vehicle Identification Number containsthe following information:
World manufacturer identifierA
Brake system, Gross VehicleWeight Rating, Restraint Devicesand their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, bodytypeC
Engine typeD
Check digitE
Model yearF
Assembly plantG
Production sequence numberH
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
The USB port allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks and chargedevices (if supported). See your SYNCinformation.
MEDIA HUB
The media hub may be located on theinstrument panel or center console.
See your SYNC information.
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Accessing and Viewing USB Media
(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 328).
Voice Commands for AudioSources
Your voice system allows you to changeaudio sources with a simple voicecommand.
Press the voice button and whenprompted say:
Voice Command
(music | audio | entertainment) [system]
Below are a few examples of voicecommands you can use.
[tune [to]] AM
[tune [to]] AM1
[tune [to]] AM (autostore | AST |autoset)
[tune [to]] AM 2
Bluetooth (audio | stereo)
(disc | CD [player]) play
[tune [to]] FM
[tune [to]] FM1
[tune [to]] FM (autostore | AST |autoset)
[tune [to]] FM 2
Radio
*tune [to] SAT
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InformationOption
Missed callsOutgoing callsIncoming callsAll callsQuickdial
If you are on a call, the call information is displayed on the information display.
If you are receiving a call, you can accept it by selecting OK on the right-handsteering wheel controls.
* Depending on your vehicle options, all of these choices may not display.
Use the OK and arrow buttons on the rightside of your steering wheel to scrollthrough the available modes.
The selection menu expands and differentoptions appear.
•Press the up and down arrows to scrollthrough the modes.
•Press the right arrow to enter the mode,use the left arrow to exit the mode.
•Press the up and down arrows to makeadjustments within the chosen mode.
•Press OK to confirm your selection.
Note:If your vehicle is not equipped withnavigation, compass appears in the displayinstead of navigation. If you press the rightarrow to go into the compass menu, you cansee the compass graphic. The compassdisplays the direction in which the vehicleis traveling, not true direction (for example,if the vehicle is traveling west, the middleof the compass graphic displays west; northdisplays to the left of west though its truedirection is to the right of west).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use different controls onyour steering wheel to interact with thetouchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Mute: Mute the audio output.
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Pressagain to stop the voice prompt andimmediately begin speaking. Press andhold to end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a callor switch between calls.
PHONE REJECT: Press to end a call orreject an incoming call.
Note:On some models,SEEK NEXT maybe combined with PHONE REJECT andSEEK PREVIOUS may be combined withPHONE ACCEPT.
M: Touch the control repeatedly to switchbetween media sources (modes).
See Steering Wheel (page 65).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your instrument panel:
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FunctionButton
Composers
This button allows you to choose a specificletter to view within the category you arebrowsing.
A-Z Jump
If available, this allows you to browse thefolders and files on your USB device.Explore Device
USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console orbehind a small access door in theinstrument panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USBmedia devices, memory sticks, flash drivesor thumb drives, and charge devices if theysupport this feature.
Select this option to play audio from yourUSB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certainaudio apps such as iHeartRadio through aUSB or bluetooth-enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screenoptions depending on the app's content.See Apps (page 412).
Supported Media Players, Formatsand Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearlyany digital media player, including iPod,iPhone, and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3,WMA, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions includeMP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, andFLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in themedia files, provide information about thefile.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10devices.
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To adjust fan speed, touch + or – next to the fan icon.
Touch Rear again to close the rear controls. Closing the rear climate controlfunctions does not affect their current settings.
Manual airflow distribution controls:J
Footwell and Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents,demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and provides outside airto reduce window fogging.
Panel: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floorvents.
Panel and Floor: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demistervents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
A/C: A pop-up appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.K
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and maximize cooling. The driver andpassenger temperatures are set to LO, recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculatedair to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (for example, Max Defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even when you switch the air conditioningA/C button off.
Recirculated air: Touch to switch the recirculated air on or off. Whenrecirculated air is on, it may reduce the amount of time needed to cool downthe interior (when used with A/C) and help reduce odors from reaching theinterior.
Note: Recirculatied air may turn off automatically (or the system may preventitfrom turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging.It may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel/Floor airflow modesduring hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.
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Blind Spot Information System..............189False Alerts...........................................................192Switching the System Off and On...............193System Errors.......................................................192System Limitations............................................192Using the System...............................................189Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243Booster Seats..................................................24Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check........................................252Brakes................................................................173General Information...........................................173Breaking-In......................................................218Bulb Specification Chart..........................260
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California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications...............308Specifications.....................................................309Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................265Center Console..............................................143Changing a Bulb...........................................257Central High-mounted Brake LampBulb...................................................................260Fog Lamp Bulb...................................................259Front Direction Indicator Bulb.......................258Headlamp Bulb..................................................258LED Central High-mounted Brake LampBulb...................................................................260LED Direction Indicator and Side MarkerBulbs..................................................................259LED Headlamp Bulb.........................................258LED Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reverse LampBulbs.................................................................260License Plate Lamp Bulb...............................260Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reverse LampBulbs..................................................................259Side Direction Indicator Bulb........................260Side Marker Bulb...............................................258Changing a Fuse............................................241Fuses.......................................................................241
Changing a Road Wheel............................297Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................297Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........298Tire Change Procedure....................................299Changing the 12V Battery.........................253Battery Management System.......................254Changing the Engine Air Filter.................262Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255Checking MyKey System Status..............50Checking the Wiper Blades......................255Childminder Mirror..........................................81Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Restraint Positioning.........................26Child Safety.......................................................16General Information.............................................16Child Safety Locks..........................................27Cleaning Leather Seats.............................268With King Ranch Edition.................................269Without King Ranch Edition..........................268Cleaning Products.......................................264Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................270Cleaning the Engine...................................266Cleaning the Exterior..................................265Exterior Chrome Parts......................................265Exterior Plastic Parts........................................265Stripes or Graphics............................................265Underbody...........................................................266Under Hood.........................................................266Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................268Cleaning the Interior....................................267Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................267Clearing All MyKeys.......................................49Climate............................................................396Climate Control..............................................112Climate Controlled Seats..........................134Cooled Seats........................................................134Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................247Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40Creating a MyKey...........................................48Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................48Cruise Control.................................................69Principle of Operation.......................................187
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