2019 LINCOLN MKC Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 the
use 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.
Radio Frequencies and ReceptionFactors
AM and FM frequencies are established bythe Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and the Canadian Radio andTelecommunications Commission (CRTC).Those frequencies are:
•AM: 530-1710 kHz
•FM: 87.9-107.9 MHz
Note:Listening to loud audio for longperiods of time could damage your hearing.
Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with the reception.Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andresult in the audio system muting.Station overload
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CD and CD Player Information
Note:CD units play commercially pressed4.7 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Dueto technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordable compact discsmay not function correctly when used in thevehicle’s CD player.
Note: Do not insert CDs with homemadepaper (adhesive) labels into the CD playeras the label may peel and cause the CD tobecome jammed. You should use apermanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels on your homemade CDs. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Ask anauthorized dealer for more information.
Note:Do not use any irregularly shapeddiscs or discs with a scratch protection filmattached.
Always handle discs by their edges only. Clean the disc with an approved CD cleaneronly. Wipe it from the center of the disctoward the edge. Do not clean in a circularmotion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heatsources for extended periods.
MP3 and WMA Track and FolderStructure
Audio systems capable of recognizing andplaying MP3 and WMA individual tracks andfolder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3and WMA disc playback: MP3 and WMAtrack mode (system default) and MP3 andWMA folder mode.
•MP3 and WMA track mode ignores anyfolder structure on the MP3 and WMAdisc. The player numbers each MP3 andWMA track on the disc (noted by the MP3or WMA file extension) from T001 to amaximum of T255. The maximum numberof playable MP3 and WMA files may beless depending on the structure of theCD and exact model of radio present.
•MP3 and WMA folder mode representsa folder structure consisting of one levelof folders. The CD player numbers allMP3 and WMA tracks on the disc (notedby the MP3 or WMA file extension) andall folders containing MP3 and WMA files,from F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253T255.
•Creating discs with only one level offolders helps with navigation through thedisc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 and WMAdiscs, it is important to understand how thesystem reads the structures you create. Whilevarious files may be present (files withextensions other than MP3 and WMA), onlyfiles with the MP3 and WMA extension areplayed; other files are ignored by the system.This enables you to use the same MP3 andWMA disc for a variety of tasks on your workcomputer, home computer and yourin-vehicle system.
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In track mode, the system displays and playsthe structure as if it were only one level deep(all MP3 and WMA files play, regardless ofbeing in a specific folder). In folder mode,the system only plays the MP3 and WMA filesin the current folder.
AUDIO UNIT
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 the
use 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.
Note:The touchscreen system controls mostof the audio features.
Note:Some features, such as satellite radio,may not be available in your location. Checkwith an authorized dealer.
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CD slot.A
CD eject.B
Tune.CSeek, fast forward and reverse.D
Vol and power.E
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Tune
In radio mode, turn to search through theradio frequency band. In satellite radio mode,turn to find the previous or next availablesatellite radio station.
Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse
In radio mode, select a frequency band andpress either button. The system stops at thefirst station it finds in that direction. In CDmode, press to select the next or previoustrack. Press and hold to move quicklyforward or backward through the currenttrack. In satellite radio mode, press to selectthe next or previous satellite radio station. Ifyou select a specific category (such as jazz,rock or news), press to find the next orprevious station in the category you select.
Volume and Power
Turn to adjust the volume. Press to switchthe system on and off.
DIGITAL RADIO (If Equipped)
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are not availablein all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital evolutionof analog AM/FM radio. Your system has aspecial receiver that allows it to receivedigital broadcasts (where available) inaddition to the analog broadcasts, it alreadyreceives. Digital broadcasts provide a bettersound quality than analog broadcasts withfree, crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and a guideto available stations and programming,please visit www.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the HD Radio logo on yourscreen. When this logo is available, you mayalso see Title and Artist fields on-screen.
The multicast indicator appears in FM mode(only) if the current station is broadcastingmultiple digital broadcasts. The highlightednumbers signify available digital channelswhere new or different content is available.HD1 signifies the main programming statusand is available in analog and digitalbroadcasts. Other multicast stations (HD2through HD7) are only available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
•Memory presets allow you to save anactive channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slotuntil the sound returns. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished. Whenswitching to an HD2 or HD3 memorypreset, the sound mutes before thedigital audio plays, because the systemhas to reacquire the digital signal.
Note:As with any saved radio station, youcannot access the saved station if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.
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HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on the fringe of the reception area, the station may mutedue to weak signal strength.Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast isavailable again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible HD2-HD7 multicast channels, the stationmutes and stays muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal again.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in theanalog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is an HD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version.Depending on the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change when the station changes from analogto digital. Blending is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to analog sound.
Station blending
In order to provide the best possibleexperience, use the contact form to reportany station issues found while listening to astation broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own andoperate each station. These stations areresponsible for the accuracy of all audiostreams and data fields.
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Potential station issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. This is a broadcast issue.This is poor time alignment by the radiobroadcaster.Echo, stutter, skip or repeat in audio.Increase or decrease in audio volume.
No action required. The reception issue mayclear up as you continue to drive.The radio is shifting between analog anddigital audio.Sound fading or blending in and out.
No action required. This is normal behavior. Wait until the audio is available.The digital multicast is not available until theHD Radio broadcast is decoded. Oncedecoded, the audio is available.
There is an audio mute delay when selectingHD2 or HD3, multicast preset or Direct Tune.
No action required. The station is not avail-able in your current location.The previously stored multicast preset ordirect tune is not available in your currentreception area.
Cannot access HD2 or HD3 multicast channelwhen recalling a preset or from a direct tune.
Fill out the station issue form at website listed
below.*Data service issue by the radio broadcaster.Text information does not match currentlyplaying audio.
Fill out the station issue form at website listed
below.*Data service issue by the radio broadcaster.There is no text information shown forcurrently selected frequency.
*http://hdradio.com/stations/feedback
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HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corporation andforeign patents. HD Radio and the HD andHD Radio logos are proprietary trademarksof DTS Ford Motor Company and DTS arenot responsible for the content sent usingHD Radio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.
SATELLITE RADIO
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio broadcasts avariety of music, news, sports, weather, trafficand entertainment satellite radio channels.For more information and a complete list ofSiriusXM satellite radio channels, visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call SiriusXMat 1-888-539-7474.
Note:This receiver includes the eCosreal-time operating system. eCos ispublished under the eCos License.
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
Potential satellite radio reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage andother material as far away from the antenna as possible.Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with your reception.Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andthe audio system may mute.Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . to indicate the interference and the audio system may mute.Satellite radio signal interfer-ence
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