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Phone/Media Candidate Lists:Candidate lists are lists of possible
results from your voice commands. The system creates these lists when
it has the same confidence level of several options based on your voice
command.
To access these settings using the touchscreen:
1. Press the Settings icon > Settings>Voice Control.
2. Select from: •Interaction Mode
• Confirmation Prompts
• Media Candidate Lists
• Phone Candidate Lists
• Voice Control Volume.
To access these settings using voice commands: Press the voice icon. Wait for the prompt “Please say a
command”. Another tone sounds to let you know the system is
listening.
Voice settings using voice commands“Interaction Mode Novice”
“Interaction Mode Advanced” “Confirmation Prompts On”
“Confirmation Prompts Off”
“Phone Candidate Lists On”
“Phone Candidate Lists Off” “Media Candidate Lists On”
“Media Candidate Lists Off” “Help”
Using Voice Commands with the Touchscreen Options
Your voice system has a dual mode feature which allows you to switch
between using voice commands and making on-screen selections. This is
available only when the system displays a list of candidates generated
during a voice session. For example, when entering in a street address or
trying to call a contact from the phone you paired to the system.
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Scan
Touch this button to go to the next strong AM or FM radio station. The
light on the button illuminates when the feature is on.
Options
Sound Settingsallows you to adjust settings for:
• Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
• Balance and Fade
• DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scan allows you to select a category of music you
would like to search for. You can then choose to either seek or scan for
the stations playing that category.
RDS Text Display allows you to view the information broadcast by FM
stations.
AST allows you to have the system automatically store the six strongest
stations in your current location.
TAG Button is available when HD Radio is on, and allows you to tag a
song to download later. When you select On,TAG appears on-screen
when HD Radio is active. You can touch TA Gto save the information of
the song that is playing. When you plug in your portable music player,
the information transfers, if supported by your device. When you are
connected to iTunes, the tags appear to remind you of the songs you
would like to download. See HD Radio informationlater in this chapter.
Direct Tune
Touch this button to manually enter the desired station number. Touch
Enter when you are done.
HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts, it already
receives. Digital broadcasts provide a better sound quality than analog
broadcasts with free, crystal-clear audio and no static or distortion. For
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Potential satellite radio reception issues
Station overload When you pass a ground-based
broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and the audio
system may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interference Your display may show ACQUIRIN
G...to
indicate the interference and the audio
system may mute.
Sirius troubleshooting tips
Radio display Condition Possible action
Acquiring... Radio requires more than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failure. There is an internal
module or system
failure present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel. The channel is no longer available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel. Your subscription does not include this
channel.Contact Sirius at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal. The signal is lost from the Sirius satellite or
Sirius tower to your
vehicle antenna.The signal is blocked.
When you move into
an open area, the
signal should return.
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Sirius troubleshooting tips
Radio display Condition Possible action
Updating. Update of channel programming in
progress.No action required.
The process may take
up to three minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474. Your satellite service is
no longer available.Contact Sirius at
1-888-539-7474 to
resolve subscription
issues.
None Found. Check
Channel Guide. All the channels in the
selected channels are
either skipped or
locked.Use the channel guide
to turn off the
Lock
or Skip function on
that station.
Subscription Updated. Sirius has updated the channels available for
your vehicle.No action required.
CD Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, and then select
theCD tab.
You can also advance and reverse the current track or current folder, if
applicable.
Repeat
Touch this button to repeat the currently playing track, all tracks on the
disc or turn the feature off if already on.
Shuffle
Touch this button to play the tracks or entire albums in random order, or
turn the feature off if already on.
Scan
Touch this button to hear a brief sampling of all available tracks.
More Info
Touch this button to see disc information.
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Playing Music from Your Device
Note:The system is capable of indexing up to 30,000 songs.
Insert your device and select the SD CardorUSB tab once the system
recognizes it. You can then select from the following options:
Repeat replays the currently playing song or album.
Shuffle plays music on the selected album or folder in random order.
Similar Music allows you to choose music similar to what is currently
playing.
More Info displays information such as current track, artist name,
album and genre.
Options allows you to view and adjust various media settings.
• Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for:
• Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
• Balance and Fade
• DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings.
• Media Player Settings allows you to select more settings, which is
under Media Player. SeeSettings.
• Device Information displays software and firmware information
about the currently connected media device.
• Update Media Index indexes your device each time you connect it
to make sure you have the latest voice commands available for all
media on the device.
Browse allows you to view the contents of the device. It also allows you
to search by categories, such as genre, artist or album.
If you want to view song information such as Title, Artist, File, Folder,
Album, and Genre, touch the on-screen album art.
You can also touch What’s Playingto hear how the system pronounces
the current band and song. This can be helpful when using voice
commands to make sure the system correctly plays your request.
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3. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does notsupport Secure Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed on
the touchscreen. Skip the next step.
4. When prompted on your phone’s display, confirm that the PIN provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cellular phone.
5. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.
SYNC may prompt you with more phone options. For more information
on your phone’s capability, see your phone’s manual and visit the
website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note: Put the transmission in position P.Turn on your vehicle ignition
and the radio.
1. Press the Phonecorner of the touchscreen > Settings>BT
Devices >Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to Onand that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. See your phone’s manual if necessary.
• Select SYNC, and a six-digit PIN appears on your device.
3. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not support Secure Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed on
the touchscreen. Skip the next step.
4. When prompted on your phone’s display, confirm that the PIN provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cellular phone.
5. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.
SYNC may prompt you with more phone options. For more information
on your phone’s capability, see your phone’s user guide and visit the
website.
Making Calls
Press the voice button on your steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say, “Call ” or say “Dial”, then the desired
number.
To end the call or exit phone mode, press and hold this phone
button on your steering wheel controls.
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Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call information
appears in the display if it is available.Accept the call by pressing Accepton the touchscreen or by
pressing this phone button on your steering wheel controls.
Reject the call by pressing Rejecton the touchscreen or by
pressing and holding this phone button on your steering wheel controls.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs it as a missed call.
Phone Menu Options
Press the top left corner on your touchscreen to select from the
following options:
Phone
Touch this button to access the on-screen numerical pad to enter a
number and place a call. During an active call, you can also choose to:
• Mute the call
• Put it on hold
• Turn on privacy (returns the call to your cellular phone)
• Join two calls
• End the call.
Quick Dial
Set up favorite contacts from your phonebook or history folder.
Phonebook
Touch this button to access and call any contacts in your previously
downloaded phone book. The system places the entries in alphabetical
categories summarized at the top of the screen.
To turn on contact picture settings, if your device supports this feature,
press Phone >Settings >Manage Phonebook >Download photos
from Phonebook >On.
History
After you connect your Bluetooth-enabled phone to SYNC, you can
access any previously dialed, received or missed calls. You can also
choose to save these to your Favoritesor toQuick Dial.
Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. If your phone does not support
downloading call history using Bluetooth, SYNC keeps track of calls made
with the SYNC system.
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Messaging
Send text messages using your touchscreen. SeeText messaginglater in
this section.
Settings
Touch this button to access various phone settings, such as turning
Bluetooth on and off, managing your phonebook and more. See Phone
settings later in this section.
Text Messaging
Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
Note: Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and not
available when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: SYNC does not download read text messages from your phone.
You can send and receive text messages using Bluetooth, read them
aloud and translate text messaging acronyms, such as LOL.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the Phonemenu.
2. Select Messaging.
3. Choose from the following: •Listen (speaker icon)
• Dial
• Send Text
• Vi e w
• Delete.
Composing a Text Message
Note: This is a speed-dependent feature. It is unavailable when your
vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the Phonemenu.
2. Touch Messaging >Send Text.
3. Enter a phone number or choose from your phone book.
4. You can select from the following options: •Send which sends the message as it is.
• Edit Text allows you to customize the pre-defined message or
create a message on your own.
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You can then preview the message, verify the recipient as well as update
the message list.
Pre-defined text message optionsI’ll call you back in a few minutes. I just left, I’ll be there soon.Can you give me a call? I’m on my way.
I’m running a few minutes late.
I’m ahead of schedule, so I’ll be there early. I’m outside.
I’ll call you when I get there. OK
Ye s No
Thanks
Stuck in traffic. Call me later. LOL
Receiving a Text Message
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen
displays a pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by your
phone. You can press:
• Vi e w to view the text message.
• Listen for SYNC to read the message to you.
• Dial to call the contact.
• Ignore to exit the screen.
Note: If you select Vi e wand your vehicle is traveling over 3 mph
(5 km/h), the system offers to read the message to you instead of
allowing you to view it while driving.
Phone Settings
Press Phone >Settings.
Bluetooth Devices
Touch this tab to connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well as
save it as a favorite.
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Connecting to SYNC Services Using the TouchscreenIf your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i
(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle is
not equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the
touchscreen with the green tab.
Press Services.
1. Select Connect to Services to initiate an outgoing call to SYNC
Services using your paired and connected Bluetooth-enabled cellular
phone.
2. Once you connect to the service, follow the voice prompts to request the desired service, such as “Traffic” or “Directions”. You can also
say, “What are my choices?” to receive a list of available services
from which to choose.
3. Say, “Services” to return to the Services main menu or for help, say, “Help”.
Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
1. When connected to SYNC Services, say “Directions” or “Business Search”. To find the closest business or type of business to your
current location, just say “Business Search” and then “Search Near
Me”. If you need further assistance in finding a location, you can say
“Operator” at any time within a Directions or Business search to
speak with a live operator. The system may prompt you to speak with
an operator when it has difficulty matching your voice request. The
live operator can assist you by searching for businesses by name or
by category, residential addresses by street address or by name or
specific street intersections. Operator Assist is a feature of your
SYNC Services subscription. For more information on Operator
Assist, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com/support.
2. Follow the voice prompts to select your Destination. After the route download is finished, the phone call automatically ends.
If your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation:
• Turn-by-turn directions appear in the information display, in the
status bar of your touchscreen system and on the SYNC Services
screen. You also receive driving instructions from audible prompts.
• When on an active route, you can select Route SummaryorRoute
Status using the touchscreen controls or voice commands to view
the Route Summary Turn List or theRoute Status ETA. You can
also turn voice guidance on or off, cancel the route or update the
route.
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