2017 LINCOLN MKC phone

Action and Description
Menu Item
Last Name
First Name
Select this option to re-download your contact list manually.
Re-download Contacts
Select this option to delete the in vehicle contact list. Deleting the i\
n vehicle list does not erase the contact
list on the connected phone.
Delete Contacts Action and Description
Menu Item
Set Phone Ringtone
You can then select: No sound plays when a call comes to your phone.
No Ringtone
The currently selected ringtone on your phone plays when you receive a c\
all. This option may not be available
for all phones. If this option is available, it is the default setting.
Use Phone Ringtone
You can also select one of the three available ringers.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Text Messaging
You can then select: No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.
No Alert (Silence)
You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
When enabled, a voice prompt alerts you when you receive a new message.
Voice Readout
You can enable and disable the following options as well: Action and Description
Menu Item
When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for the d\
uration of the phone call even when
the phone call is in privacy.
Mute Audio in Privacy
When enabled, an alert displays that your phone is roaming when you atte\
mpt to place a call.
Roaming Warning
When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phone is runni\
ng low.
Low Battery Notification
911 Assist
Note: This service is only available in the
United States and Canada. Select this button to modify the on or off
setting for this feature. If the mobile phone
’s
contacts have been downloaded, you can
adjust the following option:
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Action and Description
Menu Item
You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device's phonebook as emergency contacts for quick
access at the end of the 911 Assist call process.
Set Emergency Contacts
Radio
This button is available if a Radio source such
as AM or FM is the active media source.
Pressing the button allows you to access the
following features: Action and Description
Menu Item
Activation of this feature allows you to listen to HD radio broadcasts.
FM HD Radio
AM HD Radio
(Dependent on current
radio source, If Available)
This feature is available when FM Radio is your active media source. Activate this feature to have the system
display radio text.
Radio Text
Refresh
Autoset Presets (AST)
Selecting this option stores the six strongest stations in your current \
location to the last preset bank of the
currently tuned source.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Request Update
Grant or deny permissions to all apps at once.
All Apps
Grant or deny an individual app particular permissions. App permissions \
are organized into groups. By pressing
the info book icon, you can see which signals are included in each group\
.
There may also be SYNC 3
enabled apps listed under
these options.
Note: Ford and Lincoln are not responsible
or liable for any damages or loss of privacy
relating to usage of an app, or dissemination
of any vehicle data that you approve Ford
and Lincoln to provide to an app. General
Access and adjust the system settings, voice
features, as well as phone, navigation and
wireless settings. Menu Item
Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanish or French.
Language
Select to display units in kilometers or miles.
Distance
Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Temperature
Select to have the system beep to confirm choices made through the touch\
-
screen.
Touch Screen Beep
When you activate this option, the system automatically updates when you\
have
an available Internet connection through a Wi-Fi network or mobile conne\
ction.
Automatic System Updates
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Menu Item
Enable this option to remove additional voice prompts and confirmations.\
Advanced Mode
Enable this option to have the system confirm a contacts name with you b\
efore
making a call.
Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to have the system display a list of available voice \
commands
when the voice button is pressed.
Voice Command List
Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.
No information is accessible until the system
is unlocked with the correct PIN.
When you select valet mode a pop up
appears informing you that a four digit code
must be entered to enable and disable valet
mode. You can use any PIN you chose but
you must use the same PIN to disable valet
mode. The system asks you to input the
code. Note:
If the system is locked and you cannot
remember the PIN, please contact the
Customer Relationship Center.
For Lincoln
United States: 1-800-521-4140
Canada: 1-800-387-9333
To enable valet mode, enter your chosen
PIN. The system then asks to confirm your
PIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pin
number. The system reconnects to your
phone and all of your options are available
again. SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.
However, should questions arise, please
refer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility, visit
the Ford or Lincoln website.
Website
owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
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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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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve contacts from your phone.
Refer to your cell manual.
Limitations on your cell phone's capab-
ility.
The system says "Phone-
book downloaded" but my
SYNC 3 phonebook is
empty or is missing
contacts. If the missing contacts are stored on your SIM card, move them to
your cell phone's memory.
You must switch on your cell phone and the automatic phonebook
download feature on SYNC 3.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
I am having trouble
connecting my cell phone
to SYNC 3. Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
Possible cell phone malfunction. Try deleting your device from SYNC 3 and deleting SYNC from your
device, then trying again.
Always check the security and auto accept prompt settings relative
to the SYNC 3 Bluetooth connection on your cell phone.
Update your cell phone's firmware.
Switch the auto download setting off.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Text messaging is not
working on SYNC 3. Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
Possible cell phone malfunction.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
iPhone •Go to your cell phone's Settings.
• Go to the Bluetooth Menu.
• Press the blue circle to the right of the device named with the your
vehicle make and model to enter the next menu.
• Turn Show Notifications on.
• Disconnect then reconnect your iPhone from the SYNC 3 system
to activate this settings update.
Your iPhone is now set up to forward incoming text messages to
SYNC 3.
Repeat these steps for every other SYNC 3 vehicle that you connect.
Your iPhone will only forward incoming text messages to SYNC 3 if
the iPhone is not unlocked in the messaging application.
Replying to text messages using SYNC 3 is not supported by iPhone.
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