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If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the compass.
The name of the connected phone appears on the screen. The status of the phonefeatures also appear. This includes signal strength, battery charge, 911 assist settingstate (On or Off ), text messaging and roaming.
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This map displays your current location or current route in real time.Navigation1CWhen you have navigation active, you also see the next turn and the length of timeand distance to your destination.If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the audio information.
1 If equipped.
You can touch any of the feature displays toaccess that feature.
Anytime you select the home button, thesystem returns you to this screen.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voicecommands, to control features like audio andclimate controls. By using voice commands,you can keep your hands on the wheel andyour eyes on the road.
You can access each feature controlled bySYNC 3 through a variety of commands.
To activate the SYNC 3 voicecommands push the voice buttonon the steering wheel and wait forthe prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it canbe the name of anything, such as artist, thename of contact or number. The context andthe description of the command tell you whatto say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work forevery feature, these commands are:
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DescriptionVoice command
The system does not confirm before placing a call.Call Confirmation Off
The system displays a short list of available commands.Voice Command Lists On
The system does not display the list of commands.Voice Command Lists Off
You can use the volume control to adjust thevolume of the system voice prompts. Whileprompt is active, adjust the volume controlup or down to your desired setting.
Note:Depending on the current climatecontrol settings, the fan speed mayautomatically go down while issuing voicecommands or while making and receivingphone calls via SYNC to reduce the amountof background noise in the vehicle. The fanspeed will automatically return to normaloperation once the voice session ends. Fanspeed can also be adjusted normally duringa voice session, simply press fan buttons (orturn fan knob) to increase or decrease fanspeed to desired setting.
To disable this automatic fan speedreduction feature during voice sessions,press and hold the climate control AC andRecirculated air buttons simultaneously,release and then increase fan speed within2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeatthe above sequence.
ENTERTAINMENT
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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 435).
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 438).
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Switching the System On and Off.....................91
Automatic Transmission...............................175Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................180Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................178If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................180Push Button Shift Transmission.......................175SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission..............177
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................295Auto-Start-Stop...............................................161Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................162Enabling Auto-Start-Stop....................................161
Autowipers.......................................................84Autowipers Settings.............................................84
Auxiliary Power Points.................................153110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15312 Volt DC Power Point......................................153Locations...............................................................153
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive............................................181
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................296
Blind Spot Information System.................224Switching the System Off and On..................225System Errors......................................................225Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................224
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............224
Body Styling Kits............................................314Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
Booster Seats...................................................27Types of Booster Seats.......................................28
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295Brakes..............................................................186General Information............................................186
Breaking-In....................................................250Bulb Specification Chart..............................301
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Cabin Air Filter................................................137California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™...................................................350Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................355Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™....................................................356Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications...................344Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Catalytic Converter.......................................172On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................173Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................174
Center Console.............................................155Changing a Bulb...........................................300Front Direction Indicator..................................300High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............300LED Lamps...........................................................300License Plate Lamp.............................................301
Changing a Fuse..........................................283Fuses.....................................................................283
Changing a Road Wheel.............................337Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................338Tire Change Procedure....................................339
Changing the 12V Battery..........................296Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303Changing the Wiper Blades......................298Front Wiper Blades............................................298
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Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................298
Checking MyKey System Status..................61MyKey Distance......................................................61Number of Admin Keys.......................................62Number of MyKeys...............................................62
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................40Child Restraint Positioning...........................30Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks...........................................31Left-Hand Side.......................................................32Right-Hand Side....................................................32
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311Cleaning Products.......................................305Materials...............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine....................................308Cleaning the Exterior..................................306Cleaning the Headlamps.................................306Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................307Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................307Stripes or Graphics.............................................307Underbody...........................................................307Under Hood.........................................................307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.............................311
Cleaning the Interior...................................309Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior..............................................................309
Cleaning the Wheels....................................312Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................308Clearing All MyKeys........................................61Climate..............................................................411Climate Control..............................................133Climate Controlled Seats.............................147Cooled Seats........................................................148
Collision Warning System...........................231Principle Of Operation.......................................231
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check.............................291
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51Creating a MyKey...........................................60Programming or Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................61
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................226Blocked Sensors................................................229Switching the System Off and On..................229System Errors......................................................229System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................229System Limitations.............................................229Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............226
Cruise Control.................................................82Principle of Operation.......................................209
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................209
Customer Assistance..................................260
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................90Type Two - Configurable....................................90
Direction Indicators........................................92Doors and Locks.............................................64Drive Control.................................................234LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................234
Driver Alert......................................................217PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................217USING DRIVER ALERT.......................................217
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44Children and Airbags...........................................45Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................45
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................50Driving Aids.....................................................217
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Using Hill Start Assist.........................................190
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................135Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................136General Hints........................................................135Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................136Quickly Heating the Interior.............................136Recommended Settings for Cooling..............136Recommended Settings for Heating..............136
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................187Home Screen................................................385Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
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In California (U.S. Only)................................261Information Display Control.........................82Information Displays.....................................109General Information............................................109
Information Messages...................................114Active Park.............................................................114Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................115AdvanceTrac™........................................................116Airbag......................................................................116Alarm.......................................................................116
All-Wheel Drive......................................................117Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................117Auto Start-Stop......................................................118Battery and Charging System...........................119Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................120Collision Warning System.................................120Doors and Locks...................................................121Driver Alert.............................................................121Fuel.........................................................................122Hill Start Assist.....................................................122Keys and Intelligent Access.............................122Lane Keeping System........................................123Maintenance.........................................................124MyKey.....................................................................125Park Aid..................................................................126Park Brake.............................................................126Power Steering.....................................................127Remote Start.........................................................128Seats.......................................................................128Starting System ...................................................128Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................129Traction Control...................................................129Trailer......................................................................130Transmission.........................................................130
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................24Using Tether Straps..............................................26
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps........................89Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps..................89
Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................255To Connect the Booster Cables.....................257To Start the Engine............................................258
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Keyless Entry...................................................69SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................69
Keyless Starting.............................................156Ignition Modes.....................................................156
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Under Hood Overview................................287Unique Driving Characteristics...................161Universal Garage Door Opener................149HomeLink Wireless Control System...............149
USB Port..........................................................367Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................210Automatic Cancellation......................................213Blocked Sensor...................................................215Canceling the Set Speed..................................213Changing the Set Speed...................................213Detection Issues..................................................214Following a Vehicle..............................................211Hilly Condition Usage........................................213Overriding the Set Speed.................................212Resuming the Set Speed...................................213Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.................211Setting the Gap Distance..................................212Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........213Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........210Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............216System Not Available.........................................215
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181Driving in Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive....................................................................181
Using Cruise Control...................................209Switching Cruise Control Off............................210
Switching Cruise Control On...........................209
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................62Using Snow Chains.......................................331Using Stability Control.................................196Using Traction Control.................................193Switching the System Off..................................193System Indicator Lights and Messages.........193Using a Switch......................................................193Using the Information Display Controls.........193
Using Voice Recognition............................387Audio Voice Commands...................................389Climate Voice Commands...............................390Mobile App Voice Commands........................395Navigation Voice Commands..........................393Phone Voice Commands..................................390SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................395Voice Settings Commands..............................396
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................263
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Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................348Vehicle Identification Number..................348
Vehicle Storage..............................................313Battery....................................................................314Body........................................................................313Brakes.....................................................................314Cooling system....................................................314Engine.....................................................................313Fuel system...........................................................313General...................................................................313Miscellaneous.......................................................314Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................314Tires........................................................................314
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................133
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............348
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................105Airbag Warning Lamp........................................105Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........105Auto Hold Active.................................................105Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................105Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................105Auto-Start-Stop Indicator...................................105
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