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Can I get the enhancements to the SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service on my SYNC?

If you have the service, you'll receive the stocks, horoscopes, movies and travel enhancements to the SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service automatically. Also view Which vehicles have Traffic, Directions and Informa...
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Can I personalize the enhancements to Traffic, Directions and Information?

The stocks and horoscopes enhancements to Traffic, Directions and Information can be personalized in two ways. 1. While connected to the service, after you've heard your request, say to SYNC, "Add to Favorites." 2. In the Manage Favorites section of Traffic, Directions and Informat...
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Can I use Traffic, Directions and Information if my mobile phone isn't paired and connected to SYNC?

For most services, such as business searches near me, directions and traffic, your phone must be turned ON, paired and connected to SYNC in order to use Traffic, Directions and Information. For more information, view: How...
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How accurate and up-to-date is the information provided in Traffic, Directions and Information?

The traffic data available through Traffic, Directions and Information is based on millions of data points across the United States and is updated every minute. Information is updated as follows: News : Top stories are updated at least four times a day; seven days a week....
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How do I tell SYNC whether I want traffic, directions, or other information like news, sports, weather or business search?

Use voice commands to interact with Traffic, Directions and Information. Connect to the service by pressing the VOICE button in your vehicle and then say the voice command, "Services." Once you are connected to Traffic, Directions and Information, use these simple voice commands to...
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What are information services?

Information services are a feature of Traffic, Directions and Information that let you use simple voice commands to get news, sports, stocks, horoscopes, movies, travel and weather information in your vehicle. For News: Connect to Traffic, Directions and Information and say, "News"...
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What are the enhancements to the SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service?

The enhancements to the SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service include stocks, horoscopes, movies and travel. Just say the word and SYNC connects you to your choice. Stocks Real-time, 20-minute-delayed price quotes Day High and Low 52 week High and L...
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What are the voice commands for the enhancements to Traffic, Directions and Information?

Voice commands for Traffic, Directions and Information are simple and intuitive. When connected to Services, simply say, "What are my choices?" SYNC will reply, "Interrupt at any time by pressing the VOICE button. Here are all your choices: Traffic, Directions, Business Search,...
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What are the voice commands to use with Traffic, Directions and Information?

To connect to Traffic, Directions and Information, just press the VOICE button and say, "Services." When connected to Traffic, Directions and Information please use the following commands: "Services" "Help" "Go back" "Repeat" Available services...
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What is the SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service?

The SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service is a subscription-based service* that includes precise Turn-by-Turn directions, personalized Real-Time Traffic updates with text alerts, Business Search, Entertainment, News, Sports, Stocks, Travel and Weather. All at the tip of your tongue, right...
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When will the enhancements to the SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service be available?

Beginning May 15, 2010, you'll be able to access stocks, horoscopes, movies and travel enhancements to the Traffic, Directions and Information service. When connected to the service, simply say the name of the feature you wish to access. On May 15, 2010, SYNC owners who subscri...
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Will additional services be added to Traffic, Directions and Information?

Additional, voice-activated services will be added over time. In May 2010,the service was enhanced with the addition of Stocks, Horoscopes, Movies and Travel. As new services are added, SYNC will announce them when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information.
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Will I need to upgrade my SYNC to get the enhancements to the SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service?

If you have the service, you'll receive stocks, horoscopes, movies and travel enhancements to the SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information service automatically. No upgrades are necessary.
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