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Immediately end aphone call. You canalso press the buttonon the steeringwheel.
End Call
Press this to accessthe phone keypad.Keypad
Item
MuteYou can switch themicrophone off sothe caller does nothear you.
Transfer the call tothe cell phone orback to SYNC 3.
Privacy
Text Messaging
Note:Downloading and sending textmessages using Bluetooth are cellphone-dependent features.
Note:Certain features in text messaging arespeed-dependent and not available whenyour vehicle is traveling at speeds over3 mph (5 km/h).
Receiving a Text Message
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen displays a pop-up with the sender name and ID, if supported byyour cell phone. You can select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Have SYNC 3 read the message to you.Hear It
View the text on the touchscreen.View
To call the sender.Call
You can select from 15 preset messages. Press the message that you would like to use and confirmto send the message. SYNC 3 confirms when the message is sent successfully.Reply
To exit the screen.Close
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HERE is the digital map provider for thenavigation application. If you find map dataerrors, you may report them directly to HEREby going to www.here.com/mapcreator.HERE evaluates all reported map errors andresponds with the result of their investigationby e-mail.
Map coverage includes the USA (includingPuerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),Canada and Mexico.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,and touch screen control of SYNC 3 AppLinkenabled smartphone apps. When an app isrunning through AppLink, you can controlmain features of the app through voicecommands and steering wheel controls.
Note:Available AppLink enabled apps willvary by market.
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone via Bluetooth to SYNC 3 toaccess AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port.
Note:For information on available apps,supported smartphone devices andtroubleshooting tips please visit:
Websites
owner.lincoln.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Note:Make sure you have an active accountfor the app that you have downloaded. Someapps will work with no setup. Other apps willwant you to configure your personal settingsand personalize your experience by creatingstations or favorites. We recommend you dothis at home or outside of your vehicle.
Note:We encourage you to review thesmartphone app’s terms of service andprivacy policies because Lincoln is notresponsible for your app or its use of data.
Note:AppLink is a native SYNC systemfeature. Accessing mobile apps throughAppLink is only possible when Android Autoor Apple CarPlay are disabled. Some appsmay only be accessible in the car throughAppLink and others only through AndroidAuto or Apple CarPlay. Please refer to theSmartphone Connectivity information todisable Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Note:In order to use an app with SYNC 3,the app needs to be running in thebackground of your phone. If you shut downthe app on your phone, it shuts down theapp on SYNC 3 as well.
Note:If a SYNC 3 AppLink compatible appis not shown in the Apps Domain, make surethe required app is running on the mobiledevice.
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Sound Settings
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed, or turns the feature off.Speed Compensated Vol.
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.Occupancy Mode
StereoSound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
Media Player
This button is available when a media devicesuch as a Bluetooth Stereo or USB device isthe active audio source. Pressing the buttonallows you to access the following optionsfor active devices only.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of podcasts. When a podcast is playing, youcan choose:Podcast Speed
FasterNormalSlower
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 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.
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.
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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 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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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
View Devices
You can then select:
You can add a Bluetooth enabled device by following the steps in the previous table.Add a Bluetooth Device
You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. You then have the following options:
Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of these options to interact with the selecteddevice.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 nameto see phone and device information.
Action and DescriptionMenu 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 todate.Auto-Download Contacts
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911 Assist
Enabling 911 Assist
Note:For this feature to work, your cellphone must have Bluetooth and connectwith SYNC3.
To activate 911 Assist from the settingsscreen select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Press this button to enter the settings screen for this feature. You can switch this feature on and off by slidingthe scrollbar as follows.911 Assist
Slide the scrollbar to switch this feature on.
You can set your contacts in the phone bookfor emergency quick dialing.
Setting Emergency Contacts
Ensure the phone book of your cell phonedownloaded to SYNC 3.
From the settings screen select:
Action and DescriptionMenu 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 DescriptionMenu Item
Select this option under .Select a Contact
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The screen lists contacts in the phone book.Select the contact that you want to set asemergency contact. You can set EmergencyContact 2 by same process. You can set twoEmergency Contacts in total.
Note:After SYNC3 tries to place anemergency call, the Emergency Contactbutton displays on the touch screen. Youneed to press the button to call the contactthrough your Bluetooth phone.
Note:If the vehicle is equipped withnavigation, a map with your current streetinformation displays on the screen when 911Assist is in process.
Radio
This button is available if a Radio source suchas AM or FM is the active media source.Pressing the button allows you to access thefollowing features:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Activation of this feature allows you to listen to HD radio broadcasts.FM HD Radio
AM HD Radio
(Dependent on currentradio source, If Available)
This feature is available when FM Radio is your active media source. Activate this feature to have the systemdisplay radio text.Radio Text
RefreshAutoset Presets (AST)
Selecting this option stores the six strongest stations in your current location to the last preset bank of thecurrently tuned source.
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