2013 LINCOLN MKX Information

To view song information such as Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album, and
Genre, touch the on-screen album art.
You can also pressWhat’s Playingto hear how the system pronounces
the current band and song. This can be helpful when using voice
commands to make sure the system correctly plays your request.
In order to playback video from your iPod/iPhone(if compatible), you
MUST have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable
(available for purchase from Apple). When the cable is connected to
your iPod/iPhone, plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and the
USB port.
USB and SD Card Voice Commands
If you are listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the
voice button on the steering wheel controls. When prompted,
say any of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the voice
button and, after the tone, say “USB” or “SD Card”, then any of the
commands in the following chart.
USB and SD card voice commands
“Browse”1
“Next”
“Pause”
“Play”
“Play Album ”
“Play All”
“Play Artist ”
“Play Audiobook ”
“Play Author ”
“Play Composer ”
“Play Folder ”
“Play Genre ”
“Play Movie ”
2
“Play Playlist ”
“Play Podcast ”
“Play Podcast Episode ”
“Play Similar Music”
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“BROWSE”
“All Audiobooks”
“Podcast ”
“All Podcasts”
“Video ”*
“All Videos”*
“Video Playlist ”*
“All Video Playlists”*
“TV Show ”*
“All TV Shows”*
“All Movies”*
“Video Podcast *
“All Video Podcasts*
“All Music Videos*
“Folder ”
“All Folders”
“All Songs”
“Help”
*These commands are only available in USB mode and are
device-dependent.
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information
SYNCis capable of hosting nearly any digital media player, including
iPod, Zune™, “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
It is also able to organize your indexed media from your playing device
by metadata tags. Metadata tags are descriptive software identifiers
embedded in the media files which provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain no information embedded in these
metadata tags, SYNCmay classify the empty metadata tags as
Unknown.
In order to playback video from your iPodor iPhone(if compatible),
you must have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable
(available for purchase from Apple). When the cable is connected to
your iPodor iPhone, plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and
the USB port.
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5. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display. The display indicates when
the pairing is successful.
6. The system asks you if you want to download your phone book.
Depending on your phone’s capability, you may be prompted with
additional options. For more information on your phone’s capability, refer
to your phone’s user guide and visit the website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and that
the transmission is in P (Park).
1. Press Menu > Settings > Phone > Bluetooth Devices > Add Device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to ON and that your cellular phone is
in the proper mode. Refer to your phone’s user guide if necessary.
3. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC on the screen. The display indicates when the
pairing is successful.
4. The system asks you if you want to download your phone book.
Depending on your phone’s capability, you may be prompted with
additional options. For more information on your phone’s capability, refer
to your phone’s user guide and visit the website.
Making Calls
Press the voice button. When prompted, say “Call ” or
say “Dial”, then the desired number.
To end the call or exit phone mode, press and hold the phone
button.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call information appears
in the display if it’s available.
Accept the call by pressing Accept on the touchscreen or by
pressing the phone button on your steering wheel controls.
Reject the call by pressing Reject on the touchscreen or by pressing and
holding the phone button on your steering wheel controls.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNClogs it as a missed call.
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Phone Menu Options
Press the top left corner on your touchscreen to select from the
following options:
When you select: You can:
PhoneAccess the on-screen numerical pad to enter a
number and place a call.
During an active call, you can also choose to
mute the call, put it on hold, activate privacy
(returns the call to your cellular phone), join
two calls or end the call.
Quick DialSelect and call contacts stored in your
phonebook contacts and call history folder.
Phone BookAccess and call any contacts in your
previously downloaded phone book. The
system will place the entries in alphabetical
categories summarized at the top of the
screen.
To turn on contact picture settings (if your
device supports this feature), press Phone >
Settings > Manage Phonebook > Download
photos from Phonebook > On.
Certain smart phonesmaysupport
transferring street addresses when listed with
phone book contact information. If this
feature is supported, you can select and use
these addresses as destinations and also save
them as favorites.
Call HistoryAccess any previously dialed, received or
missed calls while your Bluetooth-enabled
phone was connected to SYNC. You can also
choose to save these to your Favorites or
Quick Dial.
This is a phone-dependent feature. If your
phone does not support downloading call
history using Bluetooth, SYNCkeeps track of
calls made with the SYNCsystem.
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Phone Settings
Press Phone > Settings, or Menu > Settings > Phone, then select from
the following settings:
If you select: You can:
Bluetooth DevicesConnect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as
well as save it as a favorite.
Bluetooth on/offTurn Bluetooth on or off.
Do not disturbHave all calls go directly to your voice mail and
not ring in the vehicle cabin. With this feature
turned on, text message notifications are also
suppressed and do not ring inside the cabin.
911 AssistTurn 911 Assist™ on or off. Refer to911
Assist™in theSYNCServices and Apps
section.
Phone ringerSelect what ring tone you would like to hear
when you receive a call. Choose from possible
system ring tones, your currently paired phone’s
ring tone, a beep, text-to-speech or if you would
like the notification to be silent.
Text message
notificationSelect how you would like to be notified when
you receive a text message, if supported by your
phone. Choose from possible system alert tones,
text-to-speech or silent.
Internet Data
Connection*Use this screen to make adjustments to your
internet data connection. Select to make your
connection profile with the PAN (personal area
network) or to turn off your connection. You can
also choose to make adjustments to your
settings or have the system always connect,
never connect when roaming or query on
connect. Press ? for additional information.
Manage PhonebookAccess features such as automatic phonebook
download, re-download your phonebook, add
contacts from your phone as well as delete or
upload your phonebook.
Display call historyDisplay call history.
*If compatible
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“MESSAGES”
“Call”
“Forward text messages”
“Listen to text messages”
“Reply to text messages”
“Help”
INFORMATION MENU FEATURES
Under the Information menu, you can access features such as SYNC
Services, SIRIUSTravel Link™ and SYNC Apps or view your calendar
and system notifications.
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, press the “i”
(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle is not
equipped with the navigation system, press the corner of the touchscreen
with the green tab.
SYNCServices (If Equipped, U.S. Only)
Note:SYNCServices requires activation prior to use. Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com to register and check your eligibility for
complimentary services. Standard phone and message rates may apply.
Subscription may be required. You must also have the active SYNC
Services Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone paired and connected to the
system in order to connect to, and use, SYNCServices. Refer to the
Phone featuresfor pairing instructions.
Note:This feature does not function properly if you have enabled caller
ID blocking on your mobile phone. Make sure your mobile phone is not
blocking caller ID before using SYNC Services.
Note:The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle, and therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the
suggested directions. Any navigation features are provided only as an aid.
Make your driving decisions based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic regulations. Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if
you would be placed in an unsafe situation, or if you would be directed
into an area that you consider unsafe. Maps used by this system may be
inaccurate because of errors, changes in roads, traffic conditions or
driving conditions.
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Note:When you connect, the service uses GPS technology and advanced
vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction
and speed to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or
business searches you request. Further, to provide the services you
request and for continuous improvement, the service may collect and
record call details and voice communications. For more information, see
SYNCServices Terms and Conditions at www.SYNCMyRide.com. If you
do not want Ford or its service providers to collect the vehicle travel
information or other information identified in the Terms and Conditions,
do not activate or use the service.
SYNCServices uses advanced vehicle sensors, integrated GPS
technology and comprehensive map and traffic data, to give you
personalized traffic reports, precise turn-by-turn directions, business
search, news, sports, weather and more. For a complete list of services,
or to learn more, please visit www.SYNCMyRide.com.
Connecting to SYNCServices Using Voice Commands
1. Press the voice button.
2. When prompted, say “Services”. This initiates an outgoing call to
SYNCServices using your paired and connected Bluetooth-enabled
cellular phone.
3. Once you’re connected to the service, follow the voice prompts to
request the desired service such as “Traffic” or “Directions”. You can
also say “What are my choices?” to receive a complete list of available
services from which to choose.
4. Say “Services” to return to the services main menu or for help, say
“Help”.
Connecting to SYNCServices Using the Touchscreen
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, press the
Information button.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the navigation system, press the
green tab on your touchscreen.
1. Select Connect to Services to initiate an outgoing call to SYNC
Services using your phone.
2. Once connected, follow the voice prompts to request your desired
Service such as Traffic or Directions. You can also say “What are my
choices?” to receive a complete list of available services from which
to choose.
3. To return to the services menu, say “Services” or for help, say “Help”.
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Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
1. When connected to SYNC Services, say “Directions” or “Business
Search”. To find the closest business or type of business to your
current location just say “Business Search” and then “Search Near
Me”. If you need further assistance in finding a location you can say
“Operator” at any time within a Directions or Business search to
speak with a live operator. You may also be prompted to speak with
an operator. The live operator can assist you by searching for
businesses by name or by category, residential addresses by street
address or by name or specific street intersections. Operator Assist is
a feature of your SYNC Services subscription. For more information
on Operator Assist visit www.SYNCMyRide.com/support.
2. Follow the voice prompts to select your Destination. After the route
download is complete, the phone call is automatically ended.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the navigation feature:
•Turn-by-turn directions appear in the infotainment display, in the
status bar of your touchscreen system and also on the SYNC Services
screen. You also receive driving instructions from audible prompts.
•When on an active route, you can select Route Summary or Route
Status using the touchscreen controls or voice commands to view the
Route summary turn list or the Route Status ETA. You can also turn
voice guidance on or off, cancel the route or update the route.
If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want the route
updated. Just say, “Yes” when prompted and a new route will be
delivered to your vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation feature, SYNC Services
downloads your requested destination to the navigation system. The
navigation system then calculates the route and provides driving
instructions. Refer to theNavigation Featuressection for more
information.
Disconnecting from SYNCServices
1. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel.
2. Say “Goodbye” from the SYNC Services main menu.
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