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How do I use SYNC®* 3 voice commands?

SYNC 3 gives you voice control over your phone for hands-free calling so you can stay connected while you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Additional voice-activated commands require just a few steps to control a broad range of system features.

See below for commonly used SYNC 3 voice commands:

Basic Voice Commands

  • Go back
  • Cancel
  • List of commands
  • Next page/previous page (scrolls through voice lists only)
  • Help

Phone Voice Commands

  • Phone list of commands
  • Pair phone
  • Call <name>
  • Call <name> <on cell/at home/at work>
  • Dial <number>
  • Listen to message

Navigation Voice Commands (if equipped)

  • Navigation list of commands
  • Destination <home/work/favorites/previous destination>
  • Find <an address/POI/intersection>
  • Where am I?
  • Show route
  • Cancel route
  • Detour
  • Voice guidance on/off
  • Show <3D/North up/heading up>
  • SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link*  list of commands
  • Show <traffic/weather map/5-day forecast/fuel prices>
  • Help

Climate Voice Commands (if equipped)

  • Climate list of commands
  • Climate set temperature <# degrees>

Audio Voice Commands

  • AM <530-1710>
  • FM <87.9-107.9>
  • CD
  • USB
  • Bluetooth audio
  • Sirius <0-233>
  • Sirius channel name>

Mobile Voice App Commands

  • List mobile apps
  • Find new apps
  • <App name>
  • <App name> Help 

Note: When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is active, SYNC 3 Voice Recognition is disabled and voice commands will not work. 

Back to SYNC Voice Commands

*Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.