Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current system activities including climatesettings, voice commands and phone functions such as text messages.Status BarA
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it takes you to the home screen view.HomeB
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually or have it controlled by the vehicle'sGPS location. See Settings (page 466).ClockC
This displays the current outside temperature.Outside TemperatureD
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a feature.Feature BarE
The touchscreen allows you quick access toall of your comfort, navigation,communication and entertainment options.Using the status and feature bar you canquickly select the feature you want to use.
Note:Your system is equipped with a featurethat allows you to access and control audiofeatures for 10 minutes after you switch theignition off (and no doors open).
The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the status bardepending on market, vehicle options andcurrent operation. If a feature is not active,the icon does not display. Certain icons maymove to the left or right depending on whatoptions are active.
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•DISP: Switch the display on or off. Youcan also touch the screen to switch thedisplay back on.
•Temperature, fan and climate controlbuttons: Control the temperature, fanspeed or settings of the climate controlsystem. See Climate Control (page 137).
911 Assist
WARNINGS
Unless the 911 Assist setting is set onbefore a crash, the system will not dialfor help which could delay response time,potentially increasing the risk of seriousinjury or death after a crash.
Do not wait for 911 Assist to make anemergency call if you can do it yourself.Dial emergency services immediately toavoid delayed response time which couldincrease the risk of serious injury or deathafter a crash. If you do not hear 911 Assistwithin five seconds of the crash, the systemor phone may be damaged or non-functional.
WARNINGS
Always place your phone in a securelocation in your vehicle so it does notbecome a projectile or get damaged in acrash. Failure to do so may cause seriousinjury to someone or damage the phonewhich could prevent 911 Assist from workingproperly.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature must beset on before the incident.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature onlyoperates in the U.S., Canada or in a territoryin which 911 is the emergency number.
Note:Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.
Note:If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones. If911 Assist is switched off and the phone isconnected to SYNC, an icon displays on thestatus bar.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding kneeairbags and rear inflatable safety belts [ifequipped]) or activates the fuel pumpshut-off, your SYNC-equipped vehicle maybe able to contact emergency services bydialing 911 through a paired and connectedBluetooth-enabled phone. You can learnmore about the 911 Assist feature, by visiting:
Website
www.owner.lincoln.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
For important information about airbagdeployment and the fuel pump shut-offplease see the Supplementary Restrains andRoadside Emergencies sections of yourowner manual.
To switch 911 Assist on and off please viewthe settings information. See Settings (page466).
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Home screen displayTileItem
Shows the active media source.AudioAIf 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.
PhoneB
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.Phone 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.
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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 463).
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 466).
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A/CSee: Climate Control...........................................137
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................195
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................196
Accessories...................................................504Exterior Style.......................................................504Interior Style........................................................504Lifestyle.................................................................504Peace of Mind.....................................................504
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............223
Active Park Assist..........................................210Deactivating the Active Park AssistFeature..............................................................216Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking,Parallel Park Out Assist.................................210Troubleshooting the System.............................217
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................92Adjusting the Headlamps..........................322Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................323
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................322
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................81Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................81End of Travel Position..........................................82
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps..................................92
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................137
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............325
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................79
All-Wheel Drive..............................................186Ambient Lighting............................................95Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................79Arming the Alarm..................................................80Disarming the Alarm............................................80
Appendices.....................................................541Apps.................................................................463.................................................................................463SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................465
At a Glance........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............110Headlamps On Warning Chime........................110Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................110Keyless Warning Alert.........................................110Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................110
Audio Control..................................................82Seek, Next or Previous........................................83
Audio System................................................394General Information...........................................394
Audio Unit......................................................395Auto Hold........................................................198Using Auto Hold.................................................200
Autolamps.........................................................89Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........90
Automatic Climate Control..........................137Automatic Fan Settings......................................139
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91Automatic High Beam Indicator........................92Switching the System On and Off....................92
Automatic Transmission..............................180Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................184Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................183If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................185Push Button Shift Transmission.......................180SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............182
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......3146F35/HF35 transmission...................................3146F50/6F55 Transmission..................................315
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................86Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................86
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160110 Volt AC Power Point....................................16012 Volt DC Power Point......................................160Locations...............................................................160
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................186
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery........................319
Blind Spot Information System.................238Switching the System Off and On..................239System Errors......................................................239Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................238
Body Styling Kits...........................................335Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............302
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check.........................................318
Brakes..............................................................195General Information............................................195
Breaking-In.....................................................263Bulb Specification Chart.............................323
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Cabin Air Filter................................................141California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......380Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................385Specifications.......................................................381
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......387Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................392Specifications......................................................388
Capacities and Specifications...................373Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................327
Catalytic Converter........................................177On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................178Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................179
Center Console.............................................162Rear Seat Armrest...............................................162
Changing a Bulb...........................................323Replacing Bulbs..................................................323
Changing a Fuse..........................................299Fuses.....................................................................299
Changing a Road Wheel.............................363Changing a Road Wheel Procedure..............365Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................364Stowing the Flat Tire Using the RetainerStrap..................................................................369Stowing the Flat Tire Without the RetainerStrap..................................................................369
Changing the 12V Battery...........................319Changing the Engine Air Filter.................325Changing the Wiper Blades.......................321Checking MyKey System Status.................66MyKey Distance....................................................66Number of Admin Keys.......................................66Number of MyKeys...............................................66
Checking the Wiper Blades........................321Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................34Left-Hand Side.......................................................35Right-Hand Side....................................................35
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................332
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Cleaning Products........................................326Materials...............................................................326
Cleaning the Engine....................................328Cleaning the Exterior...................................327Cleaning the Headlamps..................................327Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................327Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................328Stripes or Graphics............................................328Underbody...........................................................328Under Hood.........................................................328
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens............................331Cleaning the Interior....................................329Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber ClothFabric................................................................330
Cleaning the Wheels...................................333Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................329Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65Climate............................................................440Climate Control..............................................137Climate Controlled Seats............................152Cooled Seats........................................................153
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check.............................310
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................240Blocked Sensors.................................................243Switching the System Off and On..................243System Errors......................................................243System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................243System Limitations.............................................243Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............240
Cruise Control..................................................83Principle of Operation.......................................222Type One................................................................83Type Two.................................................................84
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................222
Customer Assistance...................................274
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)...........................................91Type Two - Configurable......................................91
Direction Indicators........................................93Lane Change..........................................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Control.................................................249LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................249
Driver Alert......................................................231PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................231USING DRIVER ALERT.......................................231
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids.....................................................231Driving Hints..................................................263Driving Through Water...............................263DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
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Economical Driving......................................263Electric Parking Brake..................................196Applying the electric parking brake...............196Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................197Battery With No Charge....................................198Releasing the electric parking brake.............197
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