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Restricted features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.
Cellular Phone
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts and recent phone \
calls.
Editing the keypad code.
System Functionality
Enabling Valet Mode.
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park assist are ac\
tive.
Editing Wi-Fi settings.
Wi-Fi
Editing the list of wireless networks.
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.
Viewing received text messages.
Text Messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination.
Navigation
Demo navigation route.
Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or Avoid Areas.
Creating a SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
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•
Essential for keeping up with the latest
software and connected features.
• Access to customer support for any
questions you may have.
• Maintain account permissions.
Visit the website to sign up and register. Website
owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
MyLincoln Mobile ™ with Embedded
Modem (If Equipped)
Connect to your vehicle using the MyLincoln
Mobile app on your smartphone. The
embedded modem in your vehicle
communicates with the app and allows you
to start, lock, unlock and locate your vehicle
remotely. The app also connects you with
other vehicle resources like a parking locator,
roadside assistance, dealer locations and
Lincoln Support. MyLincoln Mobile is supported by Android and iPhone and it is
available through the App Store and Google
Play. The MyLincoln mobile app is available
through a free download. Services included
for four years. Text and data rates apply to
usage.
Updating Your System
You can choose to download the update
onto a USB drive or use Wi-Fi to deliver
automatic updates.
USB Updates
To use the USB update you need to log into
your owner account and visit the SYNC
software update page.
Website
owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
The website notifies you if an update is
available. You can then select to download
the update. You will need an empty USB drive. Please
check the website for minimum
requirements. Once you have inserted the
USB drive into your computer, choose to start
the download. Follow the instructions
provided to download the files to the USB
drive.
The installation of most files occurs in the
background, and does not interrupt your use
of the system. Navigation updates cannot be
installed in the background, because the files
are too large.
To install the update in your vehicle, remove
anything that is plugged in the USB ports on
the media hub and plug in the USB drive
containing the update. When the USB drive
is plugged in, the installation should begin
immediately. After a successful installation,
the update is available the next time the
vehicle is started.
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Home screen display
Tile
Item
Shows the active media source.
Audio
A
If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the compas\
s.
The name of the connected phone appears on the screen. The status of the\
phone features also
appear. This includes signal strength, battery charge, 911 assist setting state (On or Off ), text messaging
and roaming.
Phone
B
This map displays your current location or current route in real time.
*
Navigation
C
When you have navigation active, you also see the next turn and the length of time and distance to
your destination.
If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the audio \
information.
* If equipped.
You can touch any of the feature displays to
access that feature.
Anytime you select the home button, the
system returns you to this screen. USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voice
commands, to control features like audio and
climate controls. By using voice commands,
you can keep your hands on the wheel and
your eyes on the road.
You can access each feature controlled by
SYNC 3 through a variety of commands. To activate the SYNC 3 voice
commands push the voice button
on the steering wheel and wait for
the prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it can
be the name of anything, such as artist, the
name of contact or number. The context and
the description of the command tell you what
to say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work for
every feature, these commands are:
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Action and Description
Voice Command
Brings you to the main menu.
Main Menu
Returns you to the previous screen.
Go back
Ends the voice session.
Cancel
Gives you a list of possible voice commands.
List of Commands
You can name any feature and the system gives a list of commands availabl\
e for the feature. For
example, you could say:
___ List of Commands
Phone List of Commands
Navigation List of Commands
You can use this command to view the next page of options on any screen w\
here multiple pages of
choices are given.
Next Page
You can use this command to view the previous page of options on any scre\
en where multiple pages
of choices are given.
Previous Page
Gives you available commands you can use on the current screen.
Help
Included here are some of the most popular
commands for each SYNC 3 feature.
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Smartphone Connectivity (If Equipped)
The system allows you to use Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto to access your phone.
When you use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, you can:
• Make calls.
• Send and receive messages.
• Listen to music.
• Use your phone's voice assistant.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto disables
some system features.
Most Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
features use mobile data.
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or newer
with iOS 7.1 or newer. We recommend
updating to the latest iOS version.
1. Plug your phone into a USB port.
2. Select Apple CarPlay on the touchscreen. To disable Apple CarPlay on your phone,
go to the settings on the touchscreen and
select: Menu Item
Apple CarPlay Preferences
Select the name of your device and then
select:
Disable
To return to the system, go to the Apple
CarPlay home screen and select the SYNC
app.
Android Auto
Android Auto is compatible with most
devices with Android 5.0 or newer.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your
device from Google Play.
2. Plug your phone into a USB port.
3. Select Android Auto on the touchscreen. To disable Android Auto on your phone, go
to settings on the touchscreen and select: Menu Item
Android Auto Preferences
Select the name of your device and then
select:
Disable
To return to the system, select the
speedometer icon in the Android Auto menu
bar at the bottom of the touchscreen, and
then touch the option to return to SYNC.
NAVIGATION
Your navigation system is comprised of two
main features, destination mode and map
mode.
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Once you have chosen your destination, press:
Action and Description
Menu Item
This saves the destination to your favorites.
Save
This shows you a map of your entire route. You can then choose your route from three different options.
Start
Uses the fastest moving roads possible.
Fastest
Uses the shortest distance possible.
Shortest
Uses the most fuel-efficient route.
Economical Route
The time and distance for each route also displays.
On the route screen, you can choose to cancel the current navigation. Th\
e system asks for confirmation then
returns you to the map mode screen.
Cancel
Once you have chosen you destination, press: Action and Description
Menu Item
The system uses a variety of screens and prompts to guide you to your de\
stination.
Start
During Route guidance, you can press the maneuver arrow icon on the map if you want the syste\
m to repeat
route guidance instructions. When the system repeats the last guidance i\
nstruction, it updates the distance to
the next guidance instruction, since it detects that the vehicle is movi\
ng.
The navigation map shows your estimated time of arrival, remaining trave\
l time and the distance to your
destination.
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Button
Avoid
The system calculates a new route and displays a new turn list.
You can find the SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link information by pressing this button. This information require\
s
an active subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.
Traffic List
When a route is not active, a list of nearby traffic incidents displays (if any are present).
When a route is active, you can choose to display a list of traffic nearby or on the route.
Press this button to adjust your preferences. See Settings (page 434).
Navigation Settings
Provides your current location city, longitude and latitude and the nearest road.
Where Am I?
The following are only available on the menu during an active navigation\
route:
The system asks for confirmation and then returns you to the map mode sc\
reen.
Cancel Route
Selecting this option switches off the audio navigation guidance. Press the button again to un-mute guidance.
Mute Guidance
Press this to see a map of the full route.
View Route
An alternate route displays in comparison with the current route.
Detour
Only available if you have an active waypoint on your route. See Waypoints later in this section for information
on how to set waypoints.
Edit Waypoints
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Button
Use this button to re-order or remove your waypoints. Optimize Order
You can also have
the system set the
order for you by
pressing:
Go
To return to your
route press:
Waypoints
You can add a waypoint to a navigation route
as a destination along your route. To add a waypoint:
1.
Select the search icon (magnifying glass)
while on an active route. This brings up
the destination menu. 2. Set your destination using any of the
given methods. Once the destination has
been selected, the screen allows you to
set the destination as a waypoint by
selecting: Menu Item
The waypoint list then appears and you are able to re-order all of your
waypoints by selecting the menu icon on the right hand side of the
location. You can select up to five waypoints.
Add Waypoint
Optimize Order
You can also have the system set the order for you by pressing:
Go
To return to your route, press:
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