2017 LINCOLN MKZ pairing phone

Cleaning the Interior....................................323
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................325
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................326
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................326
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................327
Vehicle Storage
.............................................327
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................330
Tire Care
.........................................................337
Using Summer Tires
....................................352
Using Snow Chains......................................352
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
.............353
Changing a Road Wheel.............................357
Technical Specifications
.............................365
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................367
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................368
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L................................369
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L
..................................371
Vehicle Identification Number...................372 Vehicle Certification Label.........................372
Transmission Code Designation...............373
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......374
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......379
Audio System
General Information.....................................386
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD
.........................................................387
Media Hub......................................................389
SYNC™ 3
General Information
.....................................390
Home Screen
................................................407
Using Voice Recognition............................408
Entertainment.................................................419
Climate............................................................432
Phone..............................................................436
Navigation......................................................444
Apps
.................................................................454
Settings...........................................................457
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................474 Accessories
Accessories....................................................491
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect
..............................................493
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........495
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............499
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................503
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............507
Appendices
End User License Agreement...................527
Type Approvals.............................................546
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•
Screens crowded with information, such
as Point of Interest reviews and ratings,
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link sports
scores, movie times or ski conditions. •
Any action that requires you to use a
keyboard is restricted, such as entering
a navigation destination or editing
information.
• All lists are limited so the user can view
fewer entries (such as phone contacts or
recent phone call entries). See the following chart for more specific
examples. 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
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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
your Bluetooth-enabled phone to the system. 411
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To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
Description
Voice command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process. See Settings (page 457).
Pair Phone
Making Calls
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
phone voice commands it can be the name
of the contact you wish to call or the digits
you want to dial.
Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following: Description
Voice command
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook such as "Call Jenny".
Call ___
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook at a specific \
location such as "Call
Jenny at Home".
Call ___ at ___
Allows you to dial a specific number such as “Dial 867-5309” .
Dial ___
Please make sure that you are saying the
contact name exactly as it appears in your
contact list.
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PHONE
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. Hands-free calling is one of the main features
of the system. Once you pair your cell phone,
you can access many options using the
touchscreen or voice commands. While the
system supports a variety of features, many
are dependent on your cell phone
’s
functionality. Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time
Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone with the
system before using the functions in
hands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to begin
pairing. See your phone
’s manual if
necessary.
To add a phone, select: Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone.
3. Select your vehicle's make and model as
it displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful. 6. Your phone may prompt you to give the
system permission to access information.
To check your phone ’s compatibility, see
your phone ’s manual or visit the website.
Alternatively, to add a phone, select: Menu Item
Add Phone
Then select:
Discover Other Bluetooth Devices
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone.
3. Select your phone's name when it appears on the touchscreen.
4. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful.
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Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and down
arrows on either side of the screen. The
arrows on the left adjust the hour and arrows
on the right adjust the minute. You can then
select AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features: Action and Description
Menu Item
Select how time displays.
Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.
Auto Time Zone Update
This feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.
Reset Clock to GPS Time
The system automatically saves any updates
you make to the settings. Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to access the
following: Action
Menu Item
On
Bluetooth
Off
You must activate Bluetooth to pair a
Bluetooth-enabled device. The processes of pairing a Bluetooth device
is the same as pairing a phone. See Pairing
a Device in Phone settings for how to pair a
device and the available options.
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Phone
Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone with the
system before using the functions in
hands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to begin
pairing. See your phone
’s manual if
necessary.
To add a phone, select: Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone.
3. Select your vehicle's make and model as
it displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen. 5. The touchscreen indicates when the
pairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give the system permission to access information.
To check your phone ’s compatibility, see
your phone ’s manual or visit the website.
Alternatively, to add a phone, select: Menu Item
Add Phone
Then select:
Discover Other Bluetooth Devices
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone.
3. Select your phone's name when it appears on the touchscreen.
4. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen. 5. The touchscreen indicates when the
pairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give the system permission to access information.
To check your phone ’s compatibility, see
your phone ’s manual or visit the website.
Other features, such as text messaging using
Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features.
Once you have paired a device you can
adjust the following options.
To check your phone ’s compatibility, see
your phone ’s manual or visit the website: Website
owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Once you have paired a device you can
adjust the following options.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Text messages from WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are not
supported.
Your cell phone must support downloading text messages through
Bluetooth to receive incoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Audible text messages do
not work on my cell phone. Because each cell phone is different, refer to your device's manual
for the specific cell phone you are pairing. In fact, there can be
differences between cell phones due to brand, model, service provider
and software version.
This is a cell phone limitation. USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Try switching your device off,
resetting it or removing the battery, then reconnect it to SYNC 3.
Possible device malfunction.
I am having trouble
connecting my device. Make sure you are using the manufacturer's cable.
Make sure to correctly insert the USB cable into the device and your
vehicle's USB port.
Make sure that the device does not have an auto-install program or
active security settings.
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