-- Uninterrupted connections: There's no need to hang up in the middle of a cell phone call as you enter your vehicle. Simply touch the "Telephone" button on the steering wheel, and Sync will instantly connect to a Bluetooth phone.

-- Audible text messages: Sync will convert text messages from your phone to audio and read them out loud. The system can also translate such commonly used text messaging expressions as "LOL." The system also allows a user to reply with any of 20 predefined responses.

-- Advanced calling features: Sync includes the same features offered on mobile phones, including Caller ID, call waiting, conference calling, a caller log, a list of contacts, a signal strength icon, and a phone battery charge icon -- all shown on the radio's display screen.

-- Voice-activated music: Browse the music collection on your digital media player, mobile phone or USB drive by genre, album, artist and song title, using simple voice commands.

-- Instant voice recognition: Sync's advanced voice recognition technology means a user can operate his phone or digital music player with simple voice commands.