2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console orbehind a small access door in the instrumentpanel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB mediadevices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumbdrives, and charge devices if they supportthis feature.
Select this option to play audio from yourUSB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain audioapps such as iHeartRadio through a USB orbluetooth-enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screenoptions depending on the app's content.See Apps (page 477).
Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly anydigital 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 mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in the mediafiles, provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreento access your climate control features.Depending on your vehicle line and optionpackage, your climate screen may lookdifferent from one of the screens shownbelow. Your screen may not contain all ofthe features shown.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 480).
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AUTO: Touch the button to switchon automatic operation of the fanspeed, air distribution, airconditioning and outside orrecirculated air, in order tomaintain your set temperature.
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Multiple presses of the AUTObutton will change the maximumfan speed allowed during AUTO.The AUTO Fan Limit set point shallbe indicated by the number ofAUTO indicator lights and apop-up, when not on the climatescreen.
AUTO Fan Limit High: When threeindicators are on (High), the fanspeed will not be limited. It will beautomatically controlled at higherspeeds in order to reach theselected temperature as quickly aspossible.
AUTO Fan Limit Medium: Whentwo indicators are on (Medium), thefan will be automatically controlledand limited to moderate speeds inorder to reach the selectedtemperature with a reducedamount of cabin noise.
AUTO Fan Limit Low: When oneindicator is on (Low), the fan will beautomatically controlled andlimited to lower speeds in order toreach the selected temperaturewith the least amount of cabinnoise. This means that the cabinwill not be heated or cooled asquickly as possible.
Note: The system will start at thepreviously selected Auto fansetting when Auto is turned on.
Once Auto is selected airdistribution, A/C operation, andoutside or recirculated air will alsobe automatically adjusted to heator cool the vehicle in order tomaintain the selected temperature.
The AUTO button can also be usedto turn off dual zone operation bypressing and holding the buttonfor greater than 2 seconds.
Power: Touch the button to switchthe system on and off. Switch offthe climate control system toprevent outside air from enteringthe vehicle.
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DUAL: This button lights up whenthe passenger controls are active.To switch them off and link thepassenger temperature to thedriver temperature, touch theDUAL button.
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Note: the passenger sidetemperature and the DUALindication automatically turn onwhen you or your passenger adjustthe passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch upor down to adjust the temperature.D
Fan speed: Touch up or down toincrease or decrease the volumeof air that circulates in your vehicle.
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Note: You cannot adjust the fanspeed when the system is set toAUTO or MAX A/C.
Rear: A pop-up appears on thescreen to display the rear controloptions.
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Touch the power icon to switch therear climate control functions offand on.
Touch Rear Control to allow therear seat passengers to adjust therear climate settings. Touch itagain to prevent the rear seatpassengers from adjusting thesettings. Rear Controlautomatically turns off when youuse the touchscreen to adjust therear climate settings.
If your vehicle has automaticclimate controls, select Auto toconnect the rear climate settingsto the Auto settings of the driver.
Touch the up and down arrows toadjust the temperature.
To adjust fan speed, touch the upand down arrows above and belowthe fan icon.
Touch Close to close the rearcontrols. Closing the rear climatecontrol functions does not affecttheir current settings.
A/C: Touch this and a pop-upappears on the screen to displaythe air conditioning options.
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MAX A/C: Touch the button toactivate and maximize cooling. Thedriver and passenger temperaturesare set to LO, recirculated air flowsthrough the instrument panelvents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highestspeed.
A/C: Touch to switch the airconditioning on or off. Use A/Cwith recirculated air to improvecooling performance andefficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (forexample, Max Defrost), the airconditioning compressor maycontinue to operate even after youtouch the A/C icon to switch it off.
Recirculated air: Touch to switchthe recirculated air on or off. Whenrecirculated air is on, it may reducethe amount of time needed to cooldown the interior (when used withA/C) and help reduce odors fromreaching the interior.
Note: Recirculated air may turn offautomatically (or the system mayprevent it from turning on) in allairflow modes except MAX A/C toreduce the risk of fogging. It mayalso turn on and off automaticallyin Panel or Panel/Floor airflowmodes during hot weather in orderto improve cooling efficiency.
Manual airflow distributioncontrols:H
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Defrost: A pop-up appears on thescreen to display the defrostoptions.
MAX Defrost: Touch the button tomaximize defrosting. Air flowsthrough the windshield vents, thefan automatically adjusts to thehighest speed and the driver andpassenger temperatures are set toHI. You can use this setting todefog or clear a thin covering ofice from the windshield. Theheated rear window alsoautomatically turns on when youselect MAX Defrost.
Defrost: Distributes air through thewindshield defroster vents anddemister vents.
Heated rear window:Turns theheated rear window on and off.See Heated Windows and Mirrors(page 151).
Panel: Distributes air through theinstrument panel vents.
Floor: Distributes air through thedemister vents, floor vents and rearseat floor vents.
Driver temperature: Touch up ordown to adjust the temperature.I
PHONE
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using any devicethat may take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
Hands-free calling is one of the main featuresof the system. Once you pair your cell phone,you can access many options using thetouchscreen or voice commands. While thesystem supports a variety of features, manyare dependent on your cell phone’sfunctionality.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime
Pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with thesystem before using the functions inhands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to beginpairing. See your phone’s manual ifnecessary.
To add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for thesystem on your phone.
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3.Select your vehicle's make and model asit displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour 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 itappears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website.
At a minimum, most cell phones withBluetooth wireless technology support thefollowing functions:
•Answering an incoming call.
•Ending a call.
•Dialing a number.
•Call waiting notification.
•Caller identification.
Other features, such as text messaging usingBluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website:
Websites
owner.lincoln.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Phone Menu
This menu becomes available after pairinga phone.
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
Displays your recent calls.Recent Call ListA
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
You can place a call by selecting an entry from this list.You can also sort the calls by selecting the drop down menu at the top of the screen. Youcan choose:
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All of your contacts from your phone display in alphabetical order.ContactsB
Selecting this button allows you to choose aspecific letter to view.A-Z Jump
Displays the name of your phone and takes you to the phone settings options.Phone SettingsCFrom this menu, you can pair subsequent devices, set ring tones and alerts.
Gives you access to the list of paired or connected Bluetooth devices allowing you to changeor select a device.Change DeviceD
Displays all recent text messages.Text MessagesE
Use this keypad to dial in a phone number.Phone KeypadFUse the backspace button to delete numbers.
Press this button to begin a call.Call
Touch this button to reject all incoming calls automatically. Text message notifications donot display on the screen. All ringtones and alerts are set to silent.Do Not DisturbG
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