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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 414).
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 417).
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Driver temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
A
Heated steering wheel:
B
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Note: This feature only functions when you switch the engine on.
Touch this icon to switch the heated steering wheel on and off. It takes about 5 minutes to warm the steering wheel to 74°F in
temperatures as low as -4°F. The wheel maintains an approximate temperature of 90°F and operates independently from the heated\
seats and other climate-control functions. The heating element is in bet\
ween the leather covering and foam core to help provide
maximum heat without adversely affecting the feel of the steering wheel.\
Note:
The heated steering wheel may remain on after remote starting the vehic\
le, based on your remote start settings. The heated
steering wheel may also turn on when you start your vehicle, if it was on when you switched your vehicle off.
Note:
For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat t\
he wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost:
A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.
C
MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the windshield\
vents, the fan automatically adjusts to the
highest speed and the driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. Y\
ou can use this setting to defog or clear a thin covering
of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically tu\
rns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vent\
s.
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 127).
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired tem\
perature using the temperature control. The
system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, \
and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the
vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
D
Power:
Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from enteri\
ng
the vehicle.
E
DUAL:
This button lights up when the passenger controls are active. To switch the off and link the passenger temperature to the
driver temperature, touch the DUAL button.
F
Note:
the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically turn on when you or your passenger adjust th\
e
passenger temperature.
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Passenger temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
G
Fan speed:
Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air that circulate\
s in your vehicle.
H
Note:
You cannot adjust the fan speed when the system is set to AUTO or MAX A/C.
Rear:
A pop up appears on the screen to display the rear control options.
I
Touch the power icon to switch the rear climate control functions off and\
on.
Touch
Rear Climate to allow the rear seat passengers to adjust the rear climate settings. \
Touch it again to prevent the rear seat
passengers from adjusting the settings. Rear Control automatically turns off when you use the touchscreen to adju\
st the rear climate
settings.
Touch + or – to adjust the temperature.
To adjust fan speed, touch + or – next to the fan icon.
Touch
Rear again to close the rear controls. Closing the rear climate control func\
tions does not affect their current settings.
Manual airflow distribution controls:
J
Footwell and Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents,\
floor vents and rear seat floor vents,
and provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
Panel:
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Floor:
Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat f\
loor vents.
Panel and Floor:
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, flo\
or vents and rear seat floor vents.
A/C:
A pop-up appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.\
K
MAX A/C:
Touch the button to activate and maximize cooling. The driver and passeng\
er temperatures are set to LO, recirculated
air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatic\
ally turns on and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest
speed.
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A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and effic\
iency.
Note:
In certain conditions (for example, Max Defrost), the air conditioning compressor may continue to operate\
even when you
switch the air conditioning A/C button off.
Recirculated air:
Touch to switch the recirculated air on or off. When recirculated air is on, it may reduce the amount of time needed
to cool down the interior (when used with A/C) and help reduce odors f\
rom reaching the interior.
Note:
Recirculatied air may turn off automatically (or the system may preventi\
t from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C
to reduce risk of fogging. It may also turn on and off automatically in \
Panel or Panel/Floor airflow modes during hot weather in order
to improve cooling efficiency.
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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. Select your phone's name when it appears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful.
5. 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.
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At a minimum, most cell phones with
Bluetooth wireless technology support the
following functions:
•
Answering an incoming call.
• Ending a call.
• Dialing a number.
• Call waiting notification.
• Caller identification. Other features, such as text messaging using
Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone
’s compatibility, see
your phone ’s manual or visit the website: Websites
owner.lincoln.com Websites
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Phone Menu
This menu becomes available when a phone
is paired and connected.
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