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•Speak naturally, without long pauses between words.
•At any time you can interrupt the system while it is speaking by
pressing the voice icon.
USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are dependent on your cellular
phone’s functionality. At a minimum, most cellular phones with Bluetooth
wireless technology support the following functions:
•Answering an incoming call.
•Ending a call.
•Using privacy mode.
•Dialing a number.
•Redialing.
•Call waiting notification.
•Caller ID.
Other features, such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic
phonebook download, are phone-dependent features. To check your
phone’s compatibility, see your phone’s user manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing a Phone for the First Time
Note:SYNC can support downloading up to approximately 2000 entries
per Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone.
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and the
transmission is in positionP.
Note:To scroll through the menus, press the up and down arrows on
your audio system.
Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNC allows you to make and receive
hands-free calls.
1. Press the phone button; when the display indicates no phone is
paired, pressOK.
2. WhenFind SYNCappears in the display, pressOK.
3. Put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your phone’s
user guide if necessary.
4. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display.
5. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.
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Depending on your phone’s capability and your market, the system may
prompt you with questions such as setting the current phone as the
primary phone (the phone SYNC automatically tries to connect with first
upon vehicle start-up), downloading your phone book, etc.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:To scroll through the menus, press the up and down arrows on
your audio system.
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and that
the transmission is in positionP.
1. Press the phone button and scroll until System Settings is selected.
2. Press OK and scroll until Bluetooth Devices is selected and press OK.
3. Scroll until Add Bluetooth Device is selected and press OK.
4. When Find SYNC appears in the display, press OK.
5. Put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your phone’s
user guide if necessary.
6. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display. The display indicates when
the pairing is successful.
7. The system then prompts with questions such as if you would like to
set the current phone as the primary phone (the phone SYNC
automatically tries to connect with first upon vehicle start-up),
download your phone book, etc.
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and say “Phone”. Say any of the following:
“PHONE”
“Call ”1
“Call on mobile OR cell”1
“Call on other”1
“Phone book at home”2
“Phone book on mobile OR cell”2
“Call history outgoing”2
“Phone book on Other”2
“Call history missed”2
“Menu”2,3
“Join”
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4. Scroll to select from the following options:
If you select: You can:
PromptsGet help from SYNC by using questions,
helpful hints or asking you for a specific
action. To turn these prompts on or off:
1. Press OK to select and scroll to select
between on or off.
2. Press OK when the desired selection
appears in the display. SYNC takes you back
to the Advanced menu.
LanguagesChoose between English, Espanol and
Francais. Once selected, all of SYNC’s radio
displays and prompts are in the selected
language.
1. Press OK to select and then scroll through
the languages.
2. Press OK when the desired selection
appears in the display. If you change the
language setting, the display indicates that
the system is updating. When complete, SYNC
takes you back to the Advanced menu.
Factory DefaultsReturn to the factory default settings.
This selection does not erase your indexed
information (phonebook, call history, text
messages and paired devices).
1. Press OK to select and then press OK again
when Restore Defaults? appears in the display.
2. Press OK to confirm.
Master ResetCompletely erase all information stored on
SYNC (phonebook, call history, text messages
and paired devices) and return to the factory
default settings.
Press OK to select. The display indicates
when complete and SYNC takes you back to
the Advanced menu.
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If you select: You can:
Install ApplicationInstall applications you have downloaded.
Press OK and scroll to select. Press OK to
confirm.
System InfoAccess the Auto Version number as well as
the FPN number.
Press OK to select.
MAP ProfileThis is a Bluetooth component which can
further help your phone with the exchange of
text messages.
ReturnExit the current menu.
USING SYNC WITH YOUR MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from your digital music player over
the vehicle’s speaker system using the system’s media menu or voice
commands. You can also sort and play your music by specific categories,
such as artists, albums, etc.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including:
iPod®, Zune™, Plays from device players, and most USB drives. SYNC
also supports audio formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV and ACC.
Connecting Your Digital Media Player via the USB Port
Note:If your digital media player has a power switch, ensure that the
device is turned on.
To connect using voice commands:
1. Plug the device into the vehicle’s USB port.
2. Press the voice icon and when prompted, say “USB”.
3. You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate voice
commands. See the media voice commands.
To connect using the system menu:
1. Plug the device into the vehicle’s USB port.
2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.
3. Scroll until Select Source appears and press OK.
4. Scroll to select USB and press OK.
5. Depending on how many digital media files are on your connected
device, Indexing may appear in the radio display. When indexing is
complete, the screen returns to the Play Menu.
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................125
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............278
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................293
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................280
Active call menu options .........278
Advanced menu options ...287, 300
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................287
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................54
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 51
Air cleaner filter ...............188, 246
Air conditioning ..........................94
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................94
Air filter .....................................188
Ambulance packages ..................14
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................177
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................125
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ....................62
Audio system
Single CD ............................88–89Audio system (see Radio) ...88–89
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................181
fluid, checking ........................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specification ..................244
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................121
fluid, adding ............................181
fluid, checking ........................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specification ..................244
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....91
Auxiliary powerpoint ................106
B
Battery .......................................185
acid, treating emergencies .....185
how to service ........................185
jumping a disabled battery ....151
maintenance-free ....................185
replacement, specifications ...246
servicing ..................................185
Booster seats ...............................21
Brakelamp
bulb replacement ....................195
Brakes ........................................125
anti-lock ...................................125
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................125
brake warning light ................125
fluid, checking and adding ....184
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specifications .................244
lubricant specifications ..........244
parking ....................................126
shift interlock ..........................123
Bulbs ..........................191, 198, 200
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Radio ......................................88–89
Single CD ............................88–89
Radio reception ...........................86
Rear-view camera system .........132
Rear window defroster ...............94
Receiving a text message .........282
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................23
Refill capacities for fluids ........244
Relays ................................163–164
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors ...........58
opening the trunk .....................58
replacing the batteries .......56–57
Reverse sensing system ...........131
Roadside assistance ..................149
Roll stability control .................129
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Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................35, 38
Safety defects, reporting ..........162
Safety information ....................271
Safety restraints ..............35–36, 38
Belt-Minder® ............................39
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................35–36
for children .........................18, 23
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................26
Safety seats for children ......18, 23
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................247
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............259
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............35
Seats
child safety seats ................18, 23
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................62
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........293
Setting the clock ...................88–89
Snowplowing ...............................14
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................243, 246
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................14
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................244
Stability system .........................129
Starting your vehicle ................109
jump starting ..........................151
Steering wheel ............................65
tilting .........................................65
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
SYNC® customer support ........271
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