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SiriusXM
This button is available if SiriusXM is the
active audio source. Pressing the buttonallows you to access the following features:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
If you select a category, seek functions only stop on channels in that category.Set Category for Seek
Select to create a personal identification number (PIN), which allows you to lock or unlock channels. Your initialPIN is 1234.Parental Lockout
Select to switch on or off songs, artists or teams alerts or delete an alert or delete all alerts.Edit Alerts
You can also view your satellite radioElectronic Serial Number (ESN) from thisscreen. You need this number whencommunicating with SiriusXM to activate,modify or track your account.
Navigation
You can adjust many of the Navigationpreferences by selecting the followingmenus.
Map Preferences
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Map Preferences
Then select any of the following:
When this option is active, the system shows 3D renderings of buildings.3D City Model
When enabled, your vehicle’s previously traveled route displays with white dots.Breadcrumbs
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Enable this feature to display up to 3 POI icons on the navigation map. A rest area POI icon is displayed on themap regardless of this setting.POI Icons
Select POIsOnce this feature is activated you can select the icons you want displayedby selecting:
This menu allows you to choose which incident icons you would like to have displayed on the navigation map.Incident Map Icons
Route Preferences
Second Level Messages, Actions and DescriptionsMenu Item
Route Preferences
Then select any of the following:
Choose to have the system display your chosen route type.Preferred Route
EcoFastestShortest
Bypass route selection in destination programming. The system only calculates one route based on your preferredroute setting.Always Use ___ Route
When activated, the system uses your selected route type to calculate only one route to the desired destination.
The system selects High Occupancy Vehicle or car pool lanes when providing route guidance.Use HOV Lanes
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Second Level Messages, Actions and DescriptionsMenu Item
The system searches for and displays available parking locations as you approach your destination.Automatically Find Parking
Select a level of cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher the setting, the longer the time allotment is forthe route.Eco Time Penalty
Enable or disable considering traffic information when planning a route. The system can find a faster route basedon heavy traffic flow information or detect a Road Closed incident and find a detour route if possible.Dynamic Route Guidance
Navigation Preferences
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Navigation Preferences
You can adjust how the system provides prompts.Guidance Prompts
Then select any of the following:
Voice and Tones
Voice Only
Tones Only
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Menu Item
Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanish or French.Language
Select to display units in kilometers or miles.Distance
Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit.Temperature
Select to have the system beep to confirm choices made through the touch-screen.Touch Screen Beep
When you activate this option, the system automatically updates when you havean available Internet connection through a Wi-Fi network or mobile connection.Automatic System Updates
Information pertaining to the system and its software.About SYNC
Documentation of the software license for the system.Software Licenses
Select to restore factory defaults. This erases all personal settings and personaldata.Master Reset
Wi-Fi & Hotspot (If Equipped)
Access SYNC Wi-Fi and Vehicle Hotspotsettings and information.
System Wi-Fi
You can access the following:
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Enable this option to connect to Wi-Fi for SYNC 3 vehicle software updates.Wi-Fi
This provides you with a list of available Wi-Fi networks within range.Available Networks
Clicking on a network from the list allows you to connect or disconnect from that network. The system mayrequire a security code to connect.
When you click the information button next to a network, more information about the network displays suchas the signal strength, connection status and security type.
The system alerts you when your vehicle is parked and a Wi-Fi network is within range if SYNC is not alreadyconnected.Wi-Fi Available Notifications
Vehicle Hotspot
You can access the following:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Allows you to turn the hotspot on and off.Wi-Fi Hotspot On/Off
Allows you to view and edit hotspot settings such as the SSID and password.Settings
Allows you to view your vehicle's hotspot plan and data usage.Data Usage
Allows you to manage devices connected to your hotspot.Manage Devices
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Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
The screen goes black and does not display anything. Tap the screen to switch it back on.Display Off
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.Brightness
You can select:Mode
The screen automatically switches between day and night modes based on the outsidelight level.Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhance daytime viewing.Day
The screen displays with a darker background to make nighttime viewing easier.Night
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness based on ambient lighting conditions.Auto Dim
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settings byselecting the following options.
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Menu Item
Enable this option to remove additional voice prompts and confirmations.Advanced Mode
Enable this option to have the system confirm a contact's name with you beforemaking a call.Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to have the system display a list of available voice commandswhen you press the voice.Voice Command List
Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.No information is accessible until the systemis unlocked with the correct PIN.
When you select valet mode, a pop upappears informing you that a four digit codemust be entered to enable and disable valetmode. You can use any PIN you chose butyou must use the same PIN to disable valetmode. The system asks you to input thecode.
Note:If the system is locked and you cannotremember the PIN, please contact theCustomer Relationship Center.
For LincolnUnited States: 1-800-521-4140Canada: 1-800-387-9333
LincolnFord
United States: 1-800-521-4140United States andCanada: 1-800-392-3673Canada: 1-800-387-9333
To enable valet mode, enter your chosenPIN. The system then asks to confirm yourPIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pinnumber. The system reconnects to yourphone and all of your options are availableagain.
SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.However, should questions arise, pleaserefer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility,refer to the regional Ford or Lincoln website.
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USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Try switching your device off,resetting it or removing the battery, then connect it back to SYNC 3.
This is a device limitation.When I connect my device,I sometimes do not hearany sound.
To listen to Apple devices through USB, select AirPlay from the devicesControl Center, then select Dock Connector.
To listen to Apple devices through Bluetooth Stereo, select AirPlayfrom the devices Control Center, then select SYNC.
Connect a compatible device or media player.The device or media player is incompat-ible.
SYNC 3 does not displaythe song information,repeat, or shuffle buttons.
Wi-Fi Access Point issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Verify password.Password error.Failed connection.
Check for a poor Wi-Fi signal.Weak signal.
Use a unique name for your SSID, don’t use the default name unlessit contains a unique identifier, such as part of the MAC address.Multiple Access points within range withthe same SSID.
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