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Voice Commands for Audio
Sources
Your voice system allows you to change
audio sources with a simple voice
command.
Press the voice button and when
prompted say:
Voice Command
(music | audio | entertainment) [system]
Below are a few examples of voice
commands 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
*
Sirius
(USB [stick] | iPod | MP3 [player]) Voice Command
((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 | what
is) this)
help
* If equipped.
Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio,
press the voice button, and then
say any of the commands in the
following table.
If you are not listening to the radio,
press the voice button and, after the
tone, say: Voice Command
Radio
You can then say any of the following
commands.
[tune [to]] AM
[tune [to]] AM1
[tune [to]] AM (autostore | AST |
autoset)
[tune [to]] AM 2
[tune [to]] (AM ___ | ___ [AM])
[tune [to]] AM preset ___
[tune [to]] AM1 preset ___
[tune [to]] FM
[tune [to]] FM1
[tune [to]] FM (autostore | AST |
autoset) preset ___
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Voice Command
(shuffle | random | mix) (CD [player] |
disc) [on]
(shuffle | random | mix) folder [on]
shuffle off
SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,
should questions arise, see the tables
below. Use the website at any time to check your
phone's compatibility, register your
account and set preferences as well as
access a customer representative via an
online chat (during certain hours). Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca for more
information.Phone issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
Review your phone's manualabout audio adjustments.
The audio control settings
on your phone may be
affecting SYNC perform- ance.
There is excessive back-
ground noise during a phone call.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,
removing the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible
phone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but theycannot hear me.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.
This is a phone-dependent feature.
SYNC is not able to down- load my phonebook. Try turning off the device,
resetting the device orremoving the device's
battery, then trying again.
Try pushing your phonebook contacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.
This may be a possible
phone malfunction. Use the SYNCmyphone
feature available on the website.
Try pushing your phonebook contacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.
This may be a limitation on
your phone's capability.
The system says Phonebook
Downloaded but the
phonebook in SYNC is
empty or missing contacts.
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Phone issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
Turn off the Auto phone-book download setting.
Go to the website to review your phone's compatibility.
This is a phone-dependent
feature.
Text messaging is not working on SYNC. Try turning off the device,
resetting the device orremoving the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible
phone malfunction. USB and media issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,
removing the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible device malfunction.
I am having trouble
connecting my device. Make sure you are using the
manufacturer's cable.
Make sure you insert the
USB cable correctly into the device and the USB port.
Make sure that the device does not have an auto-
install program or active security settings.
Make sure you are not
leaving the device in your vehicle during very hot or cold temperatures.
This is a device limitation.
SYNC does not recognize
my device when I turn on the car.
Review the device compatib-ility chart on the SYNC
website to confirm your phone supports the
Bluetooth audio streaming function.
This is a phone-dependent
feature.
Bluetooth audio does not
stream.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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. Getting to Know Your System
The SYNC 3 system allows you to interact
with a variety of features using the
touchscreen and voice commands. By
integrating with your Bluetooth-enabled
phone, the touchscreen provides easy
interaction with audio, multimedia, climate
control, navigation, and your phone's SYNC
AppLink.
Using the Touchscreen
To operate the touchscreen, you can
simply touch the item or option that you
want to select. The button highlights when
you select it.
The SYNC 3 layout allows you to quickly
select the feature you wish to use.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current
system activities including climate settings, voice
commands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status Bar
A
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it
takes you to the home screen view.
Home
B
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually
or have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location. See
Settings (page 380).
Clock
C
This displays the current outside temperature.
Outside
Temperature
D
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a
feature.
Feature Bar
E
The touchscreen allows you quick access
to all of your comfort, navigation,
communication and entertainment
options. Using the status and feature bar
you can quickly select the feature you want
to use.
Note: Your system is equipped with a
feature that allows you to access and
control audio features for 10 minutes after
you switch the ignition off (and no doors
open). The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the status
bar depending on market, vehicle options
and current operation. If a feature is not
active, the icon does not display. Certain
icons may move to the left or right
depending on what options are active.
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Description
Item
Callout
This icon displays when your phone's microphone is
muted. A caller cannot hear you.
Microphone Mute
A
This icon displays when the audio system is muted.
Mute
B
This icon displays when SYNC 3 has received a soft-
ware update. Pressing the icon will show more details
about the new software.
Download
C
This icon displays when the system is connected to
a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi
D
This icon displays when an available Wi-Fi network
is within range.
Wi-Fi in Range
E
This icon displays when your cell phone is roaming.
Roaming
F
This icon displays when you receive a text message
on your phone.
Text Message
G
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Description
Item
Callout
This icon displays when 911 Assist is set to off and
your phone is connected to SYNC.
911 Assist Off
H
This icon displays when there is an active Bluetooth
alert.
Bluetooth Alert
I
This icon displays to show an active Bluetooth
connection.
Bluetooth
J
Messages may also appear in the status
bar to provide you with notifications. You
can select the message to view the
associated feature.
Feature Bar Functions
Feature Bar Item
Allows you to control the media playing in
your vehicle. You can control all audio
features including AM, FM and satellite
radio, CDs, and media streaming over a
Bluetooth device or through a USB
connection.
Audio
Allows you to make calls, receive calls, and
access the phonebook of your connected
device.
Phone
Allows you to see your vehicle's location on
a virtual road map, get driving directions to
your destination and find points of interest
along your route.
Navigation
(If equipped)
Connect and control SYNC 3 compatible
apps running on your iPhone or Android
device. Also, access built-in additional
features such as SiriusXM Traffic and Travel
Link (if equipped).
Apps
You can customize your system with
various settings for the touchscreen display,
feature preferences, and how you want to
interact with your vehicle.
Settings
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Cleaning the Touchscreen
You can remove fingerprints with a dry,
clean, soft cloth.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,
apply a small amount of alcohol to the
cloth and try to clean it again.
Note:
Do not use detergent or any type of
solvent to clean the touchscreen.
Note: Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the
touchscreen.
Using Voice Recognition
Using voice commands allows you to keep
your hands on the wheel and eyes on the
road. The system provides feedback
through audible tones, prompts, questions
and spoken confirmations depending on
the situation and the chosen level of
interaction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions
(confirmation prompts) when it is not sure
of your request or when there are multiple
possible responses to your request.
When using voice commands, words and
icons may appear in the status bar
indicating the status of the voice command
session. See Using Voice Recognition
(page 348).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you can use different controls on
your steering wheel to interact with the
touchscreen system in different ways.
VOL:
Control the volume of audio output.
Mute:
Mute the audio output.
Voice:
Press to start a voice session. Press
again to stop the voice prompt and
immediately begin speaking. Press and
hold to end a voice session. SEEK NEXT:
•
While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
• While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT:
Press to answer a call
or switch between calls.
PHONE REJECT:
Press to end a call or
reject an incoming call.
Note: On some models, SEEK NEXT
may
be combined with PHONE REJECT and
SEEK PREVIOUS may be combined with
PHONE ACCEPT.
M:
Touch the control repeatedly to switch
between media sources (modes).
See
Steering Wheel (page 70).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you may also have these controls
on your instrument panel:
• Power:
Switch the audio system on
and off.
• VOL:
Control the volume of playing
audio.
• Seek
and Tune: se as you normally
would in audio modes.
• Eject:
Eject a CD from the audio
system.
• SOURCE
or MEDIA: Press repeatedly
to advance through available media
modes.
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