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Sound Settings
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed, or turn\
s the feature off.
Speed Compensated Vol.
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.
Occupancy Mode
Stereo
Sound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
Media Player
This button is available when a media device
such as a Bluetooth Stereo or USB device is
the active audio source. Pressing the button
allows you to access the following options
for active devices only. Action and Description
Menu Item
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of podcasts. When a podcast is playi\
ng, you
can choose:
Podcast Speed
Faster
Normal
Slower
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of audiobooks. When an audiobook is \
playing,
you can choose:
Audiobook Speed
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Faster
Normal
Slower
Cover art displays from your device ’s music files. If no cover art for the files
exists on the device, then the Gracenote Database provides cover art.
Media Player
Cover Art Priority
The Gracenote Database supplied cover art is used for your music files.
This overrides any cover art from your device.
Gracenote®
Switches on and off Gracenote® to provide metadata information such as genre, artist and album.
Gracenote® Management
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.
Gracenote® Database Info
This allows you to view the manufacturer and model number of your media \
device.
Device Information
Erase the stored media information in order to re-index.
Update Media Index
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:
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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. 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.
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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.
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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Action and Description
Menu Item
View Devices
You can then select: You can add a Bluetooth enabled device by following the steps in the prev\
ious table.
Add a Bluetooth Device
You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. Y\
ou then have the following options:
Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of these options to interact with the selected
device.
Connect
Disconnect
Allows you to select this device to be your preferred device.
Make Primary
Removes the selected device from the system.
Delete
Press the info icon next to the device name
to see phone and device information. Action and Description
Menu Item
Manage Contacts
You can then select: Enable this option to have SYNC 3 periodically re-download your phonebook to keep your contact list up to
date.
Auto-Download Contacts
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Choose how you would like the system to display your contacts. You can choose:
Sort By:
Last Name
First Name
Select this option to re-download your contact list manually.
Re-download Contacts
Select this option to delete the in vehicle contact list. Deleting the i\
n vehicle list does not erase the contact
list on the connected phone.
Delete Contacts Action and Description
Menu Item
Set Phone Ringtone
You can then select: No sound plays when a call comes to your phone.
No Ringtone
The currently selected ringtone on your phone plays when you receive a c\
all. This option may not be available
for all phones. If this option is available, it is the default setting.
Use Phone Ringtone
You can also select one of the three available ringers.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Text Messaging
You can then select: No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.
No Alert (Silence)
You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
When enabled, a voice prompt alerts you when you receive a new message.
Voice Readout
You can enable and disable the following options as well: Action and Description
Menu Item
When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for the d\
uration of the phone call even when
the phone call is in privacy.
Mute Audio in Privacy
When enabled, an alert displays that your phone is roaming when you atte\
mpt to place a call.
Roaming Warning
When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phone is runni\
ng low.
Low Battery Notification
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911 Assist
Enabling 911 Assist
Note:
For this feature to work, your cell
phone must have Bluetooth and connect
with SYNC3. To activate 911 Assist from the settings
screen select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Press this button to enter the settings screen for this feature. You can switch this feature on and off by sliding
the scrollbar as follows.
911 Assist
Slide the scrollbar to switch this feature on.
You can set your contacts in the phone book
for emergency quick dialing. Setting Emergency Contacts
Ensure the phone book of your cell phone
downloaded to SYNC 3.From the settings screen select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Press this button to enter the settings screen for this feature.
911 Assist
Select this option as it displays on the screen.
Set Emergency Contacts Action and Description
Menu Item
Select this option under .
Select a Contact
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