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Sound Settings
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed, or turns the feature off.Speed Compensated Vol.
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.Occupancy Mode
StereoSound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
Media Player
This button is available when a media devicesuch as a Bluetooth Stereo or USB device isthe active audio source. Pressing the buttonallows you to access the following optionsfor active devices only.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of podcasts. When a podcast is playing, youcan choose:Podcast Speed
FasterNormalSlower
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of audiobooks. When an audiobook is playing,you can choose:Audiobook Speed
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
FasterNormalSlower
Cover art displays from your device’s music files. If no cover art for the filesexists on the device, then the Gracenote Database provides cover art.Media PlayerCover Art Priority
The Gracenote Database supplied cover art is used for your music files.This overrides any cover art from your device.Gracenote®
Switches on and off Gracenote® to provide metadata information such as genre, artist and album.Gracenote® Management
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.Gracenote® Database Info
This allows you to view the manufacturer and model number of your media device.Device Information
Erase the stored media information in order to re-index.Update Media Index
Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and downarrows on either side of the screen. Thearrows on the left adjust the hour and arrowson the right adjust the minute. You can thenselect AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features:
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select how time displays.Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.Auto Time Zone UpdateThis feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.Reset Clock to GPS Time
The system automatically saves any updatesyou make to the settings.
Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to access thefollowing:
ActionMenu Item
OnBluetooth
Off
You must activate Bluetooth to pair aBluetooth enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetooth deviceis the same as pairing a phone. See Pairinga Device in Phone settings for how to pair adevice and the available options.
Phone
Pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with thesystem before using the functions inhands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to beginpairing. See your phone’s manual ifnecessary.
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To add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for thesystem on your phone.
3.Select your vehicle's make and model asit displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website.
Alternatively, to add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
Then select:
Discover Other Bluetooth Devices
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Select your phone's name when itappears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website.
Other features, such as text messaging usingBluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.
Once you have paired a device you canadjust the following options.
To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website:
Website
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Once you have paired a device you canadjust the following options.
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
View Devices
You can then select:
You can add a Bluetooth enabled device by following the steps in the previous table.Add a Bluetooth Device
You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. You then have the following options:
Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of these options to interact with the selecteddevice.Connect
Disconnect
Allows you to select this device to be your preferred device.Make Primary
Removes the selected device from the system.Delete
Press the info icon next to the device nameto see phone and device information.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Manage Contacts
You can then select:
Enable this option to have SYNC 3 periodically re-download your phonebook to keep your contact list up todate.Auto-Download Contacts
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Choose how you would like the system to display your contacts. You can choose:Sort By:
Last NameFirst Name
Select this option to re-download your contact list manually.Re-download Contacts
Select this option to delete the in vehicle contact list. Deleting the in vehicle list does not erase the contactlist on the connected phone.Delete Contacts
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Set Phone Ringtone
You can then select:
No sound plays when a call comes to your phone.No Ringtone
The currently selected ringtone on your phone plays when you receive a call. This option may not be availablefor all phones. If this option is available, it is the default setting.Use Phone Ringtone
You can also select one of the three available ringers.
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Text Messaging
You can then select:
No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.No Alert (Silence)
You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
When enabled, a voice prompt alerts you when you receive a new message.Voice Readout
You can enable and disable the following options as well:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for the duration of the phone call even whenthe phone call is in privacy.Mute Audio in Privacy
When enabled, an alert displays that your phone is roaming when you attempt to place a call.Roaming Warning
When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phone is running low.Low Battery Notification
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911 Assist
Enabling 911 Assist
Note:For this feature to work, your cellphone must have Bluetooth and connectwith SYNC3.
To activate 911 Assist from the settingsscreen select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Press this button to enter the settings screen for this feature. You can switch this feature on and off by slidingthe scrollbar as follows.911 Assist
Slide the scrollbar to switch this feature on.
You can set your contacts in the phone bookfor emergency quick dialing.
Setting Emergency Contacts
Ensure the phone book of your cell phonedownloaded to SYNC 3.
From the settings screen select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Press this button to enter the settings screen for this feature.911 Assist
Select this option as it displays on the screen.Set Emergency Contacts
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select this option under .Select a Contact
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