2019 LINCOLN MKC climate settings

•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 132).
911 Assist
WARNING: Unless the 911 Assistsetting is set on before a crash, the systemwill not dial for help which could delayresponse time, potentially increasing the riskof serious injury or death after a crash.
WARNING: Do not wait for 911 Assistto make an emergency call if you can do ityourself. Dial emergency servicesimmediately to avoid delayed response timewhich could increase the risk of serious injuryor death after a crash. If you do not hear 911Assist within five seconds of the crash, thesystem or phone may be damaged ornon-functional.
WARNING: Always place your phonein a secure location in your vehicle so it doesnot become a projectile or get damaged ina crash. 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 (page445).
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SYNC™ 3

Home screen displayTileItem
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.
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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. Youcan adjust the fan speed during a voicesession, simply press the fan buttons (or turnthe fan knob) to increase or decrease thefan speed to the setting you prefer.
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 442).
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.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 445).
Accessing the Climate Control Menu
Touch the button to accessadditional controls for the frontclimate system.
Directing the Airflow
Touch the button to direct airflowto the windshield air vents andde-mister.
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Touch the button to direct airflowto the instrument panel air vents.
Touch the button to direct airflowto the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combinationof these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Touch up or down to increase ordecrease the volume of air thatcirculates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-handtemperature control to set the left-handtemperature.
Note:This control also adjusts the right-handside temperature when you switch off dualzone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-handtemperature control to set the right-handtemperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch onautomatic operation, then set thetemperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed,air distribution, air conditioning operation,and outside or recirculated air to reach andmaintain the temperature you have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff
A pop-up appears on the screento display the air conditioningoptions.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate andmaximize cooling. The driver and passengertemperatures are set to LO, recirculated airflows through the instrument panel vents, airconditioning automatically turns on and thefan automatically adjusts to the highestspeed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning onor off. Use A/C with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance and efficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On andOff
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled SeatsOn and Off
Touch the button to cycle throughthe various climate controlled seatsettings and off.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch ontemperature control for theright-hand side of the vehicle.
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Switching the Heated Exterior MirrorsOn and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off
Touch the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off
Touch the button to cycle throughthe various heat settings and off.
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum Air ConditioningOn and Off
Touch the button for maximumcooling.
Recirculated air flows through the instrumentpanel air vents, air conditioning turns on andthe blower motor adjusts to the highestspeed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff
Touch the button for maximumdefrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to the highestspeed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turns onwhen you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
Touch the button to switchbetween outside air andrecirculated air.
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This may reducethe time needed to cool the interior, whenused with A/C, and reduce unwanted odorsfrom entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off, orprevent you from switching on, in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats On andOff
Touch the button to cycle throughthe various ventilated seat settingsand off.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls
Touch the button to accessadditional controls for the rearclimate system.
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Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator
Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate therear passenger settings throughthe front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch on rearautomatic operation, then set thetemperature.
Switching the Rear Climate ControlledSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cycle throughthe various climate controlled seatsettings and off.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cycle throughthe various heat settings and off.
Switching the Rear Ventilated SeatsOn and Off
Touch the button to cycle throughthe various ventilated seat settingsand off.
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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Power......................................................................134Recirculated Air....................................................133Right-hand Temperature Control.....................133
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91Automatic High Beam Indicator........................92Switching the System On and Off....................92
Automatic Transmission...............................177Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................182Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................181If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................182Push Button Shift Transmission........................177SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............179
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................296Auto-Start-Stop..............................................163Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................164Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...................................163
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................154110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15412 Volt DC Power Point......................................154USB Port and Power Point Locations.............154
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................183
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................297
Blind Spot Information System.................226Switching the System Off and On..................228System Errors......................................................228Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................227
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............226
Body Styling Kits............................................314Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............287
Booster Seats..................................................28Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296Brakes..............................................................188General Information............................................188
Breaking-In......................................................251Bulb Specification Chart.............................363
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................136Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......350Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................355
Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L.......356Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications...................344Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Catalytic Converter.......................................174On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................175Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................176
Center Console.............................................156Changing a Bulb............................................301Front Direction Indicator..................................302High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............302LED Lamps...........................................................302License Plate Lamp...........................................302
Changing a Fuse..........................................284Fuses.....................................................................284
Changing a Road Wheel.............................336Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................337Tire Change Procedure....................................338
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297Changing the Engine Air Filter.................302Changing the Wiper Blades......................299Front Wiper Blades............................................299
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