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Using Voice Recognition
To use the system's voice commands, press the voice control button on the steering wheel and wait for the prompt. See
Voice Control.
This system helps you control many features using voice commands. This allows you to keep your hands on the steering wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
To use the system's voice commands, press the voice control button on the steering wheel and wait for the prompt. See
Voice Control.
Any command below with a ___ is a dynamic voice command. What you say in place of the ___ depends on the context or type of voice command. For example, a ___ can be a contact, phone number, artist, genre, point of interest, temperature or radio frequency.
The following are some of the voice commands that you can say at any time during a voice command session:
| Voice Command | Action and Description |
|---|---|
Main Menu | Brings you to the main menu. |
Go back | Returns you to the previous screen. |
List of Commands | 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. |
Previous Page | You can use this command to view the next or previous page of options on any screen where multiple pages of choices are given. |
Next Page | |
Help | Gives you available commands you can use on the current screen. |
___ Help | You can name any feature and the system gives you a list of commands available for the feature. |
Cancel | Cancels the active voice session. |
Audio Voice Commands
Press the voice control button on the steering wheel and when prompted, say:
| Voice command | Action and Description | |
|---|---|---|
DAB | 1 | Allows you to listen digital audio broadcast, AM or FM radio. |
FM | ||
AM | ||
AM ___ | Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM frequency. | |
FM ___ | ||
Bluetooth Audio | Allows you to listen to music on your Bluetooth-connected device. | |
USB | Allows you to listen to music on your USB connected device or CD player. | |
CD Player | ||
Browse Artist ___ | For USB and iPod audio only, you can browse your media options by a category by stating a category followed by the name of an artist, album or a genre. Your system must finish indexing before this option is available. | |
Browse Album ___ | ||
Browse Genre ___ | ||
Browse Playlist ___ | ||
Browse Audiobook ___ | ||
Browse Podcast ___ | ||
Browse All Songs | ||
Browse All Artists | ||
Browse All Albums | ||
Browse All Genres | ||
Browse All Playlists | ||
Browse All Audiobooks | ||
Browse All Podcasts | ||
Play ___ | For USB and iPod audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, genre, track or playlist to play that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this option is available. | |
Play Artist ___ | For USB and iPod audio only, you can play your media selections by category by stating the category followed by the name of an artist, album or a genre. Your system must finish indexing before this option is available. | |
Play Album ___ | ||
Play Genre ___ | ||
Play Playlist ___ | ||
Play Song ___ | ||
1If equipped
Climate Voice Commands (Optional)
To adjust the temperature, press the voice control button on the steering wheel and when prompted, say:
| Voice command | Action and Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Climate Set Temperature ___ | Adjust the temperature between 60°F and 85°F. | ||
Climate Set Temperature ___ | Adjust the temperature between 15.5°C and 29.5°C. | ||
Max Temperature | |||
Min Temperature | |||
Climate Help | |||
Phone Voice Commands
To pair your phone, press the voice control button on the steering wheel and when prompted, say:
| Voice command | Action and Description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pair Phone | Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process. See Settings. | |||
To make calls, press the voice control button on the steering wheel and when prompted, say:
| Voice command | Action and Description |
|---|---|
Call ___ | Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook. |
Call ___ at ___ | Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook at a specific location. |
Dial ___ | Allows you to dial a specific number, such as “Dial 867-5309”. |
Redial | Calls the last called number dialed from your phone. |
Make sure that you are saying the contact name exactly as it appears in your contact list.
To access text message options, press the voice control button on the steering wheel and when prompted, say:
| Voice command | Action and Description |
|---|---|
Listen to Message | |
Listen to Message ___ | You can say the number of the message you would like to hear. |
Reply to Message | (Not available for Apple devices) |
Phone Voice Service
Press and hold the voice button on the steering wheel to access this feature if it is supported by the connected device. For example this is how iPhone users can access Siri Eyes Free.
Navigation Voice Commands (If Equipped)
Setting a Destination
You can use any of the following commands to set a destination or find a point of interest.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for navigation voice commands it can be a POI category or an address.
| Voice command | Description |
|---|---|
Find an Address | Allows you to enter the address search functionality. You can also search for an address in a specific state or province. |
Find a ___ | State the name of the POI category or major brand name you would like to search for such as "Find restaurants". |
Find a POI | Allows you to enter the POI search functionality. |
Find an Intersection | Allows you to enter the intersection search functionality. |
| Find the Nearest <POI Category> | State the name of a POI category or major brand name you would like to search for. |
Show Previous Destinations | Allows you to see a list of your previous destinations. |
Show Favorites | Allows you to see a list of your favorite destinations. |
Drive Home | Allows you to route to your home address. |
Drive to Work | Allows you to route to your work address. |
In addition, you can say these commands when a route is active:
| Voice command | Description |
|---|---|
Cancel Route | Cancels the current route. |
Detour | Allows you to select an alternate route. |
Repeat Instruction | Repeats the last guidance prompt. |
Show Route | Displays the active route. |
Route Summary | Displays the list of upcoming maneuvers. |
Where Am I | Provides current location. |
Zoom in | Allows you to zoom in on the map. |
Zoom out | Allows you to zoom out from the map. |
Mobile App Voice Commands (If Equipped)
The following voice commands are always available:
| Voice command | Action and Description |
|---|---|
Mobile Apps | The system prompts you to say the name of an app to start it. |
List Mobile Apps | The system lists all of the currently available mobile apps. |
Find Mobile Apps | The system searches and connects to compatible apps running on your device. |
There are also voice commands that you can use when app(s) connect to SYNC 3:
| Voice command | Description |
|---|---|
| Say the name of an app | At any time, you can say the name of a mobile app to start the mobile app on SYNC 3. |
| Say the name of an app, followed by Help | SYNC 3 lists the available voice commands for the specified app if the app is running on SYNC 3. |
| Say Close followed by the name of an app. | SYNC will quit the desired app. |
Voice Settings Commands
To access the voice settings, press the voice control button on the steering wheel and when prompted, say:
| Voice command | Action and Description |
|---|---|
Voice Settings | Allows you to access the voice settings menu. |
Interaction Mode Standard | The system uses longer prompts when you switch on this setting. |
Interaction Mode Advanced | The system uses shorter prompts when you switch on this setting. |
Phone Confirmation On | The system asks for confirmation before placing a call. |
Phone Confirmation Off | The system does not confirm before placing a call. |
Voice Command Lists On | The system displays a short list of available commands. |
Voice Command Lists Off | The system does not display the list of commands. |
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.
Automatic Fan Speed Reduction
Depending on the current climate control settings, the fan speed may automatically decrease to reduce the amount of background noise in your vehicle when making voice commands or when making and receiving phone calls.
The fan speed automatically returns to normal operation when the voice session ends. You can manually adjust the fan speed with the fan speed buttons or knob during a voice session.
To disable automatic fan speed reduction during voice sessions:
- Press and hold the A/C and recirculated air buttons simultaneously.
- Release the buttons, and then increase the fan speed within a few seconds.
To re-enable this feature, repeat the above sequence.