Home screen display
Tile
Item
If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains
the compass.
The name of the connected phone appears on the screen.
The status of the phone features also appear. This includes
signal strength, battery charge, text messaging and
roaming.
Phone
B
This map displays your current location or current route in
real time.
Navigation *
C
When you have navigation active, you also see the next
turn and the length of time and distance to your destina-
tion.
If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains
the audio information.
* If equipped.
You can touch any of the feature displays
to access that feature.
Anytime you select the home button, the
system returns you to this screen.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voice
commands, to control features like audio
and climate controls. By using voice
commands, you can keep your hands on
the wheel and your eyes on the road. You can access each feature controlled by
SYNC 3 through a variety of commands. To activate the SYNC 3 voice
commands push the voice
button on the steering wheel and
wait for the prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it can
be the name of anything, such as artist, the
name of contact or number. The context
and the description of the command tell
you what to say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work for
every feature, these commands are: Action and Description
Voice Command
Brings you to the main menu.
Main Menu
Returns you to the previous screen.
Go back
Ends the voice session.
Cancel
Gives you a list of possible voice commands.
List of Commands
You can name any feature and the system gives a list of
commands available for the feature. For example, you could
say:
___ List of Commands
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Description
Voice command
Play Podcast ___
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___ For USB audio only, you can say the name of an
artist, album, or a genre to browse by that selec-
tion. Your system must finish indexing before this
option is available. For example you can say
"Browse artist The Beatles" or "Browse genre
folk".
Browse ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Album ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Podcast ___
1 This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands (If Equipped)
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature
setting.
To adjust the temperature, say: Description
Voice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F
(15.5– 29.5°C).
Set Temperature ___
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connect
your Bluetooth enabled phone to the
system.
To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say: Description
Voice command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairingprocess. See
Settings (page 475).
Pair Phone
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You can say the following commands to access SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link:
Description
Voice command
Displays a list of traffic incidents.
Show Traffic
Displays the current weather map.
Show Weather Map
Displays a list of fuel prices.
Show Fuel Prices
Displays the 5 day weather forecast.
Show 5 Day Fore-
cast
Help
Voice Settings Commands
You can say the following commands to access the voice settings: Description
Voice command
Allows you to enter the voice settings functionality.
Voice Settings
Sets standard prompting with longer prompts.
Interaction Mode
Standard
Sets advanced prompting with shorter prompts.
Interaction Mode
Advanced
Allows the system to confirm before making a phone call.
Call Confirmation On
The system does not confirm before placing a call.
Call Confirmation Off
The system displays a short list of available commands.
Voice Command Lists On
The system does not display the list of commands.
Voice Command Lists Off
You can use the volume control to adjust
the volume of the system voice prompts.
While prompt is active, adjust the volume
control up or down to your desired setting. Note:
Depending on the current climate
control settings, the fan speed may
automatically go down while issuing voice
commands or while making and receiving
phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount
of background noise in the vehicle. The fan
speed will automatically return to normal
operation once the voice session ends. You
can adjust the fan speed during a voice
session, simply press the fan buttons (or
turn the fan knob) to increase or decrease
the fan speed to the setting you prefer.
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To disable this automatic fan speed
reduction feature during voice sessions,
press and hold the climate control AC and
Recirculated air buttons simultaneously,
release and then increase fan speed within
2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeat
the above sequence.
ENTERTAINMENT
Message and Description
Message
Sources
A
Direct Tune
B
Presets
C
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Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the
media files, provide information about the
file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to
50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10
devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the
touchscreen to access your climate control
features.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 475).
Accessing the Climate Control
Menu Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.
Directing the Airflow Touch the button to direct
airflow to the windshield air
vents and de-mister.
Touch the button to direct
airflow to the instrument panel
air vents.
Touch the button to direct
airflow to the footwell air vents. You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the
right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set
the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C:
Touch the button to activate
and maximize cooling. The driver and
passenger temperatures are set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air conditioning
automatically turns on and the fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning
on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings and off.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated Exterior
Mirrors On and Off Touch the button.
Switching the Heated Rear
Window On and Off Touch the button to clear the
rear window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat settings
and off. Switching the Heated Steering
Wheel On and Off Touch the button.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Touch the button for maximum
cooling.
Recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Touch the button for maximum
defrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Touch the button to switch
between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
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Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings and off.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate
the rear passenger settings
through the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and
Off Touch the button to switch on
rear automatic operation, then
set the temperature.
Switching the Rear Climate
Controlled Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings and off. Switching the Rear Heated Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat settings
and off.
Switching the Rear Ventilated
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings and off.
PHONE 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.
Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of the system. Once you pair your
cell 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 cell
phone ’s functionality.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the
First Time
Pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with
the system before using the functions in
hands-free mode.
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360 Degree Camera...................................238
Advanced Camera Views............................... 239
Camera Views..................................................... 239
Front Camera...................................................... 239
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 239
Side Camera........................................................ 240
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive.................................... 206
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 142
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 215
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 215
Accessories....................................................503 Exterior Style....................................................... 503
Interior Style........................................................ 503
Lifestyle................................................................. 503
Peace of Mind..................................................... 503
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............242
Active Park Assist........................................229 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 230
Adjustable Pedals...........................................91
Adjusting the Headlamps........................344 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 345
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 344
Adjusting the Pedals......................................91
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................87
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................87
End of Travel Position........................................ 88Memory Feature...................................................
88
Airbag Disposal...............................................55
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 142
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............347
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 83
Ambient Lighting
...........................................99
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 99
Changing the Color............................................. 99
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 99
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 99
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................83 Arming the Alarm................................................ 84
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 84
Using the System................................................. 83
Appendices....................................................526
Apps..................................................................472 ........................................................................\
........... 472
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 474
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............112 Direction Indicator Chime................................. 112
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 112
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 112
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................112
Audio Control
..................................................88
Media........................................................................\
89
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 89
Audio System
...............................................398
General Information......................................... 398
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display..........................................................402
Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 402
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 402
Changing Radio Stations............................... 402
Ejecting the CD................................................... 403
Inserting a CD..................................................... 403
Muting the Audio............................................... 403
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 403
Setting the Memory Presets......................... 403
Switching the Display On and Off..............403
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 403
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display
...............................399
Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 399
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