2017 LINCOLN MKC Audio system

HD Radio Technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and
foreign patents. HD Radio and the HD and
HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor Company
and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible
for the content sent using HD Radio
technology. Content may be changed, added
or deleted at any time at the station owner's
discretion.
* You can find the form here: Website
http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/
report_radio_station_experiences
CD (If equipped)
Once you select this option, the system
returns you to the main audio screen. The current audio information appears on
the screen.
The following buttons are also available: Function
Button
You can use the browse button to select a track.
Browse
Select this button and a small number one displays to indicate the track\
is set to repeat.
Repeat
For MP3 CDs, this button allows you to toggle through repeat off, repeat one track (a small number
one displays), and repeat current folder (a small folder displays).
Select the shuffle symbol to have the audio on the disk play in random o\
rder.
Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause or
play buttons to control the audio playback.
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USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the instrument
panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB media
devices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumb
drives, and charge devices if they support
this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device. Apps
The system supports the use of certain audio
apps such as iHeartRadio through a USB or
bluetooth-enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 431).
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player, including iPod, iPhone,
and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA,
WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include MP3,
WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS. SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the media
files, provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000
songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreen
to access your climate control features.
Depending on your vehicle line and option
package, your climate screen may look
different from one of the screens shown
below. Your screen may not contain all of
the features shown.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See
Settings (page 434).
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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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Sound Settings
Returns Treble, Midrange, and Bass sound settings to factory levels.
Reset All
Adjusts the high frequency level.
Treble
Adjusts the middle frequency level.
Midrange
Adjusts the low frequency level.
Bass
Adjusts the sound ratio from side to side or front to back.
Balance / Fade
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed, or turn\
s the feature off.
Speed Adaptive Volume
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.
Occupancy Mode
Stereo
Sound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
Media Player
This button is available when a media device
such as a Bluetooth Stereo or USB device is
the active audio source. Pressing the button
allows you to access the following options
for active devices only.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio adjustments.
The audio control settings on your cell
phone may be affecting SYNC 3
performance.
There is background noise
during a phone call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
Possible cell phone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but they
cannot hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC 3 is not set to off. Look for
the microphone icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the engine, open and close the
door, and then lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes. Make sure that
your SYNC 3 screen is black and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to be restarted.
During a call, I cannot hear
the other person and they
cannot hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not able to
download my phonebook. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve contacts from your phone.
Refer to your cell manual.
Possible cell phone malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and the automatic phonebook
download feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
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Voice command issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Review the cell phone voice commands and the media voice
commands at the beginning of their respective sections.
You may be using the wrong voice
commands.
SYNC 3 does not under-
stand what I am saying. Refer to the audio display during an active voice session to find a list
of voice commands there.
Wait for the system to prompt you before you state your command.
You may be speaking too soon or at the
wrong time.
Review the media voice commands at the beginning of the media
section.
You may be using the wrong voice
commands.
SYNC 3 does not under-
stand the name of a song
or artist. Say the song or artist name exactly as it is displayed on your device.
For example, say "Play Artist Prince" or "Play song Purple Rain".
You may not be saying the name exactly
as it appears on your device. Make sure you are saying the complete title such as "California remix
featuring Jennifer Nettles".
If there are any abbreviations in the name, like ESPN or CNN, you
have to spell those: "E-S-P-N" or "C-N-N".
Make sure that song titles, artists, album, and playlists names do not
have any special characters like *, - or +.
The song or artist name may have some
special characters that are not being
recognized by SYNC 3.
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General
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
SYNC 3 only supports four languages in a single module for text
display, voice control and voice prompts. The country where you
bought your vehicle dictates the four languages based on the most
popular languages spoken. If the selected language is not available,
SYNC 3 remains in the current active language.
SYNC 3 does not support the currently
selected language for the instrument
cluster and information and entertainment
display.
The language selected for
the instrument cluster and
information and entertain-
ment display does not
match the SYNC 3
language (phone, USB,
Bluetooth audio, voice
control and voice prompts).
SYNC 3 offers several new voice control features for a wide range of
languages. Dialing a contact name directly from the phonebook
without pre-recording (for example, “call John Smith
”) or selecting a
track, artist, album, genre or playlist directly from your media player
(for example, "play artist Madonna"). SYNC 3 System Reset
The system has a System Reset feature that can be performed if the function of a SYNC 3 feature is lost. This reset is intended to restore
functionality and will not erase any information previously stored in th\
e system (such as paired devices, phonebook, call history , text
messages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset, press and hold the Seek Up (>>) button while pressing and holdin\
g the Radio Power
button. After approximately 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the s\
ystem reset to complete. You may then resume
using the SYNC 3 system.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control...........................................133
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................184
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................184
Accessories...................................................468 Exterior style........................................................468
Interior style.........................................................468
Lifestyle.................................................................468
Peace of mind.....................................................468
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............209
Active Park Assist - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist
....................................................196
Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature.............................................................202
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Park Out Assist..........................................................196
Troubleshooting the System...........................
202
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................299
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................300 Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................299
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................78
Airbag Disposal
................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...........................................133
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............303
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................76
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................179
Ambient Lighting............................................92
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................76
Arming the Alarm..................................................76
Disarming the Alarm.............................................76
Appendices...................................................504
Apps
..................................................................431
........................................................................\
..........431
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................433
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
..................107
Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek, Next or Previous........................................79
Audio System
................................................362
General Information...........................................362 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD...........................................................363
Auto Hold........................................................187 Using Auto Hold..................................................189
Autolamps.........................................................87 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........88
Automatic Climate Control..........................133
Automatic High Beam Control
....................90
Activating the System..........................................90
Manually Overriding the System.......................91
Automatic Transmission...............................173 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................178
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................176
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................178
Push Button Shift Transmission........................173
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission.............175
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
...........................................................295
Auto-Start-Stop...............................................161 Disabling Auto StartStop...................................162
Enabling Auto StartStop.....................................161
Autowipers.......................................................83
Auxiliary Power Points.................................153 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................153
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................153
Locations...............................................................153
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