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How to hear text messages with voice commands and SYNC® 3

 

With a simple voice command, SYNC® 3 enables you to listen to text messages while your phone is securely put away. You may also be able to reply with one of 15 pre-set messages with voice commands.

Note: Text messaging is a phone-dependent feature. View the SYNC® 3 compatibility chart for your device.

Before you start

Check your phone’s compatibility with SYNC® 3.

Pair your phone with SYNC® 3. 

oIf you have an iPhone, please see “Receiving iPhone text messages with SYNC® 3”

SYNC® 3 SUPPORT

How to hear text messages with voice commands and SYNC® 3

 

With a simple voice command, SYNC® 3 enables you to listen to text messages while your phone is securely put away. You may also be able to reply with one of 15 pre-set messages with voice commands.

Note: Text messaging is a phone-dependent feature. View the SYNC® 3 compatibility chart for your device.

Before you start

Check your phone’s compatibility with SYNC® 3.

Pair your phone with SYNC® 3. 

oIf you have an iPhone, please see “Receiving iPhone text messages with SYNC® 3”

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Step 1

Receiving a text message

When a new text message arrives, an audible tone will sound and the touchscreen will display a pop-up with the sender’s name and ID

Note: If this feature is supported by your phone.

Step 1

Receiving a text message

When a new text message arrives, an audible tone will sound and the touchscreen will display a pop-up with the sender’s name and ID

Note: If this feature is supported by your phone.

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Step 2

Press the Voice button on your steering wheel and say, “Listen to Message.”

SYNC® 3 will read the message aloud.

Step 2

Press the Voice button on your steering wheel and say, “Listen to Message.”

SYNC® 3 will read the message aloud.

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Step 3

If you wish to call the sender, press the Voice button and say, “Dial.” 

Step 3

If you wish to call the sender, press the Voice button and say, “Dial.” 

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Step 4

Replying to text messages with voice commands and preset messages*

After listening to a text message, press the Voice button and say, “Reply to text message.” SYNC® 3 will then read the list of preset messages with corresponding numbers. Reply with the number of the message you would like to send. SYNC® 3 will confirm your choice.

 

*This option is not available with iPhones.

 

Step 4

Replying to text messages with voice commands and preset messages*

After listening to a text message, press the Voice button and say, “Reply to text message.” SYNC® 3 will then read the list of preset messages with corresponding numbers. Reply with the number of the message you would like to send. SYNC® 3 will confirm your choice.

*This option is not available with iPhones.

 

Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth® are phone-dependent features.

 Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and not available when your vehicle is traveling at speeds more than 3 mph (5 km/h).

 

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Use Siri Eyes-Free and your iPhone to personalize text messages

With Siri Eyes-Free, you can use your iPhone to send personalized replies to text messages. To use this feature, activate and tell Siri whom you want to text and what you want to say in your message. Siri will read your text back to you to confirm it and then send it when it’s ready. Siri Eyes-Free is the only option for replying to text messages with voice and personalized messages with an iPhone.

Learn more about receiving iPhone text messages with SYNC® 3.

Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth® are phone-dependent features.

 Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and not available when your vehicle is traveling at speeds more than 3 mph (5 km/h).

 

QUICK TIP

Use Siri Eyes-Free and your iPhone to personalize text messages

With Siri Eyes-Free, you can use your iPhone to send personalized replies to text messages. To use this feature, activate and tell Siri whom you want to text and what you want to say in your message. Siri will read your text back to you to confirm it and then send it when it’s ready. Siri Eyes-Free is the only option for replying to text messages with voice and personalized messages with an iPhone.

Learn more about receiving iPhone text messages with SYNC® 3.

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