Changing the 12V Battery.........................308
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................310
Changing the Wiper Blades......................310
Adjusting the Headlamps............................311
Changing a Bulb...........................................312
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................312
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................314
Cleaning Products........................................314
Cleaning the Exterior..................................315
Waxing............................................................316
Cleaning the Engine....................................317
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.......................................................................317
Cleaning the Interior....................................318
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................320
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................320
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................321
Cleaning the Wheels...................................321
Vehicle Storage...........................................322
Body Styling Kits..........................................323
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................324
Tire Care.........................................................331
Using Summer Tires...................................345
Using Snow Chains.....................................345
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............346
Technical Specifications.............................351
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications.................................353
Motorcraft Parts...........................................354
Vehicle Identification Number.................355
Vehicle Certification Label........................355
Transmission Code Designation.............356
Capacities and Specifications..................357
Bulb Specification Chart............................363
Audio System
General Information...................................366
Audio Unit.....................................................368
USB Port........................................................369
Media Hub....................................................369
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General Information.....................................371
Home Screen...............................................386
Using Voice Recognition...........................388
Entertainment...............................................398
Climate............................................................412
Phone..............................................................416
Navigation.....................................................424
Electric Vehicle Information......................435
Apps.................................................................441
Settings..........................................................444
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.........................463
Accessories
Accessories...................................................481
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect.............................................483
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........486
Normal Scheduled Maintenance............490
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Restricted features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.Cellular Phone
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts and recent phone calls.
Editing the keypad code.System Functionality
Enabling Valet Mode.
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park assist are active.
Editing Wi-Fi settings.Wi-Fi
Editing the list of wireless networks.
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.
Viewing received text messages.Text Messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination.Navigation
Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or Avoid Areas.
Creating a SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
•Essential for keeping up with the latestsoftware and connected features.
•Access to customer support for anyquestions you may have.
•Maintain account permissions.
Visit the website to sign up and register.
Website
www.owner.lincoln.comwww.syncmyride.ca
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DescriptionVoice command
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
For USB audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, or a genre tobrowse by that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this optionis available. For example you can say "Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk".
Browse ___
1 This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands
You can control the temperature of thevehicle using voice commands.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that forclimate voice commands it can be thedesired degrees for the temperature setting.
To adjust the temperature, say:
DescriptionVoice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F (15.5–29.5°C).Set Temperature ___
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connectyour Bluetooth enabled phone to the system.
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To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
DescriptionVoice command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process. See Settings (page 444).Pair Phone
Making Calls
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that forphone voice commands it can be the nameof the contact you wish to call or the digitsyou want to dial.
Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following:
DescriptionVoice command
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook such as "Call Jenny".Call ___
Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook at a specific location such as "CallJenny at Home".Call ___ at ___
Allows you to dial a specific number such as “Dial 867-5309”.Dial ___
Please make sure that you are saying thecontact name exactly as it appears in yourcontact list.
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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.
3.Select your vehicle's make and model asit displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour 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 itappears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website.
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At a minimum, most cell phones withBluetooth wireless technology support thefollowing functions:
•Answering an incoming call.
•Ending a call.
•Dialing a number.
•Call waiting notification.
•Caller identification.
Other features, such as text messaging usingBluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website:
Websites
owner.lincoln.com
Websites
www.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Phone Menu
This menu becomes available after pairinga phone.
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Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and downarrows on either side of the screen. The
arrows on the left adjust the hour and arrowson the right adjust the minute. You can thenselect AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select how time displays.Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.Auto Time Zone UpdateThis 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 updatesyou make to the settings.
Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to access thefollowing:
ActionMenu Item
OnBluetooth
Off
You must activate Bluetooth to pair aBluetooth enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetooth deviceis the same as pairing a phone. See Pairinga Device in Phone settings for how to pair adevice and the available options.
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Phone
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.
3.Select your vehicle's make and model asit displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour 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 itappears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website.
Other features, such as text messaging usingBluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.
Once you have paired a device you canadjust the following options.
To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website:
Website
owner.lincoln.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Once you have paired a device you canadjust the following options.
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