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Description
Voice command
Play Audiobook ___ For USB audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, or a genre to
browse by that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this option
is available. For example you can say "Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk".
Browse ___
* This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature setting.
To adjust the temperature, say: Description
Voice command
Adjust the temperature between 59.0°F (15°C)-86.0°F (30°C).
Climate Set Temperature ___
Climate Help
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connect
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Message and description
Message
Sources
A
Direct Tune
B Message and description
Message
C Presets
You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands. Sources
Press this button to select the source of
media you want to listen to. Menu item
AM
FM *
SIRIUS
*
CD
The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.
USB
Bluetooth Stereo
If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they display here as individual source selections.
Apps
* This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.
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Bluetooth Stereo or USB
Bluetooth Stereo and USB allow you to
access media that you store on your
Bluetooth device or USB device such as
music, audio books or podcasts.
The following buttons are available for Bluetooth and USB: Function
Button
Pressing the repeat button toggles the repeat setting through three mode\
s: repeat off (button not
highlighted), repeat all (button highlighted) and repeat track (butt\
on highlighted with a small number
one).
Repeat
Play the tracks in random order.
Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause or
play buttons to control the audio playback.
To get more information about the currently
playing track, press the cover art or Info
button. For some devices, SYNC 3 is able to provide
30-second skip buttons when you listen to
audio books or podcasts. These buttons
allow you to skip forward or backward within
a track.
While playing audio from a USB device you
can look for certain music by selecting the
following: Function
Button
If available, displays the list of tracks in the Now Playing playlist.
Browse
This option, which is available under browse, allows you to play all
tracks or to filter the available media into one of the below categories\
.
New Search
Play All
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Function
Button
Playlists
Artists
Albums
Songs
Genres
Podcasts
Audio books
Composers
This button allows you to choose a specific letter to view within the
category you are browsing.
A-Z Jump
If available, this allows you to browse the folders and files on your
USB device.
Explore Device
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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 438).
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 442).
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Smartphone Connectivity (If Equipped)
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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.
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Privacy Notice for GPS Mapping with
MyLincoln Mobile
MyLincoln Mobile allows for GPS mapping
when a vehicle is registered to a MyLincoln
Mobile account. To remove the vehicle from
the account, thereby removing GPS mapping
ability, a Master Reset can be performed in
the vehicle. See Settings (page 442).
Before transferring ownership of a vehicle,
owners may choose to execute a Master
Reset or Factory Reset (completed via the
MyLincoln Mobile website). Either method
removes the vehicle from all MyLincoln
Mobile accounts.
It is recommended that new owners conduct
a Master Reset upon taking possession of
the vehicle to remove it from any existing
MyLincoln Mobile accounts. The new owner
can activate a MyLincoln Mobile account by
completing registration process on the
website. Website
owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca Website
www.syncmaroute.ca
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,
and touch screen control of SYNC 3 AppLink
enabled smartphone apps. Once an app is
running through AppLink, you can control
main features of the app through voice
commands and steering wheel controls.
Note: Available AppLink enabled apps will
vary by market.
Note: You must pair and connect your
smartphone via Bluetooth to SYNC 3 to
access AppLink.
Note: iPhone users need to connect the
phone to the USB port.
Note: For information on available apps,
supported smartphone devices and
troubleshooting tips please visit: Websites
owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Note: Make sure you have an active account
for the app that you have downloaded. Some
apps will work automatically with no setup.
Other apps will want you to configure your
personal settings and personalize your
experience by creating stations or favorites.
We recommend you do this at home or
outside of your vehicle.
Note: We encourage you to review the
smartphone app ’s terms of service and
privacy policies because Ford is not
responsible for your app or its use of data.
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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. Action and Description
Menu Item
For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of podcasts. When a podcast is playi\
ng,
you can choose:
Podcast Speed
Faster
Normal
Slower
For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of audiobooks. When an audiobook is
playing, you can choose:
Audiobook Speed
Faster
Normal
Slower
Cover art displays from your device ’s music files. If no cover art for the files
exists on the device, then the Gracenote Database provides cover art.
Media Player
Cover Art Priority
The Gracenote Database supplied cover art is used for your music files.
This overrides any cover art from your device.
Gracenote®
Erase the stored media information in order to re-index.
Reset Media
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.
Gracenote® Database Info
This allows you to view the manufacturer and model number of your media \
device.
Device Information
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