Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
Automatic crash notification system
off.
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Vehicle data sharing active. Vehicle location sharing active.
Vehicle data and location sharing
active.
Feature Bar Select to use the radio, a USB, a
media player or a Bluetooth
device. See Entertainment (page
423). Select to adjust climate settings
See
Climate (page 435).
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell phone.
See
Phone (page 438).
Select to use the navigation
system. See Navigation (page
440).
Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device.
See Apps (page
448). Select to adjust system settings.
See
Settings (page 451).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See
Cleaning the Interior (page 328).
Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
1. Go to the SYNC update page on the regional website.
2. Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed on
the website.
4. Follow the instructions provided to download the update to the USB drive.
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USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the instrument
panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB media
devices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumb
drives, and charge devices if they support
this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device. Apps
The system supports the use of certain audio
apps such as iHeartRadio through a USB or
Bluetooth enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 448).
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly any
digital 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 media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the media
files, provide information about the file. If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000
songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE (IF EQUIPPED)
Touch the climate button on the touchscreen
to access your climate control features.
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See
Settings (page 451).
Accessing the Climate Control Menu Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.
Directing the Airflow Touch the button to direct airflow
to the windshield air vents and
de-mister.
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Touch the button to direct airflow
to the instrument panel air vents.
Touch the button to direct airflow
to the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature. Switching Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set the
temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed,
air distribution, air conditioning operation,
and outside or recirculated air to reach and
maintain the temperature you have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and
maximize cooling. The driver and passenger
temperatures are set to LO, recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air
conditioning automatically turns on and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest
speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on
or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency. Note:
In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On and
Off Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
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Switching the Ventilated Seats On and
Off
Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate the
rear passenger settings through
the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on rear
automatic operation, then set the
temperature. Switching the Rear Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various heat settings.
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.PHONE WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time
Go to the settings menu on your cell phone
and switch Bluetooth on. Select the phone option on the
feature bar.
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Autolamps.........................................................88
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........88
Automatic Climate Control..........................135 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........135
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents..................................................................135
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................135
Setting the Temperature....................................135
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................135
Switching Defrost On and Off..........................136
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off.........137
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
137
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......137
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........137
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................136
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................136
Automatic High Beam Control....................93
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................94
Automatic Transmission
...............................178
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................183
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................181
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................183 Push Button Shift Transmission.......................178
SelectShift Automatic
™ Transmission.............180
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......313 6F35 Transmission..............................................313
6F55 Transmission..............................................313
Autowipers.......................................................85 Autowipers Settings.............................................85
Auxiliary Power Points..................................157 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................157
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................157
Locations................................................................157
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................184
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................318
Blind Spot Information System..................237 Switching the System Off and On..................239
System Errors......................................................239
Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................238
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............
237
Body Styling Kits
...........................................334
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............301 Booster Seats
..................................................30
Types of Booster Seats.......................................30
Brake Fluid Check.........................................317 Brake Fluid Service Interval..............................317
Brakes..............................................................193 General Information............................................193
Breaking-In....................................................262
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................392
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................139
Canceling the Set Speed...........................222
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......372 Air Conditioning System...................................372
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................376
Automatic Transmission....................................373
Engine Coolant....................................................374
Engine Oil.............................................................375
Fuel Tank...............................................................378
Grease...................................................................378
Hydraulic Brake System....................................379
Locks......................................................................379
Power Transfer Unit...........................................380
Rear Axle...............................................................381
Washer Reservoir................................................381
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Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........438
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........437
Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off......................................................................436
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off..............................................................436
Switching the Climate Control On and Off......................................................................436
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.......................................................................437
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off.......................................................................437
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off......437
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.......................................................................437
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off.......................................................................437
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................................438
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off......................................................................438
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off......................................................................438
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off......................................................................438
Climate Control..............................................135
Climate Controlled Seats............................149
Cooled Seats........................................................150 Connected Vehicle
......................................395
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................395
Connected Vehicle Limitations.................395
Connected Vehicle Requirements...........395
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................396
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................395
Connecting Lincoln Way to the Modem.......395
Enabling and Disabling the Modem..............395
What Is the Modem............................................395
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................395
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................308
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........53
Creating a MyKey...........................................63 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................64
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot............................398 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot.............................................................398
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password..........................................................398
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................239 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer is
Attached...........................................................242 Cross Traffic Alert Indicator.............................243
Cross Traffic Alert Information
Messages.........................................................243
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations..........242
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors...............242
Switching the System On and Off..................242
Using Cross Traffic Alert...................................
239
Cruise Control
................................................221
Cruise Control Indicators...........................222
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go
............82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................83
Customer Assistance
..................................272
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data.......................................................................12
Event Data................................................................11
Service Data............................................................10
Services That Third Parties Provide..................12
Services That We Provide...................................12
Vehicles With a Modem.......................................13
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.......14
Vehicles With SYNC..............................................13
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Global Opening and Closing.......................96
Closing the Windows...........................................96
Opening the Windows.........................................96
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................266
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps........................321
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Headrest See: Head Restraints...........................................141
Head Restraints..............................................141
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................142
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................142
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................138
Heated Rear Window...................................138
Heated Seats
..................................................148
Front Seats............................................................148
Rear Seats.............................................................149
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................135
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................137
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................138
General Hints........................................................137 Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................138
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................138
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............138
Recommended Settings for Heating..............138
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................194
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............301
Horn....................................................................83
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................273
Information Display Control
.........................83
Information Displays.....................................109 General Information............................................109
Information Messages
..................................115
Active Park.............................................................115
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................116
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................117
AdvanceTrac ™.........................................................117
Airbag......................................................................117
Alarm.......................................................................118
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
118
AWD........................................................................\
.119
Battery and Charging System..........................120
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................121 Doors and Locks...................................................121
Driver Alert............................................................122
Fuel........................................................................\
.122
Hill Start Assist.....................................................123
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................123
Lane Keeping System........................................124
Maintenance.........................................................125
MyKey.....................................................................126
Park Aid..................................................................127
Park Brake.............................................................127
Power Steering....................................................128
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................129
Remote Start.........................................................129
Seats.......................................................................130
Starting System ...................................................130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.....................131
Traction Control....................................................131
Transmission.........................................................132
Installing Child Restraints.............................23 Child Seats..............................................................23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................26
Using Tether Straps..............................................28
Instrument Cluster
........................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89
Instrument Panel..............................................19
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General..................................................................412
Navigation.............................................................418
Phone.....................................................................416
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.......................421
Voice Settings......................................................421
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................275
V
Vehicle Care..................................................324 General Information...........................................324
Vehicle Certification Label.........................370
Vehicle Identification Number...................370
Vehicle Storage
............................................332
Body.......................................................................332
Brakes....................................................................333
Cooling system...................................................333
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery................333
Engine...................................................................332
Fuel system..........................................................333
General..................................................................332
Miscellaneous......................................................333
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................
333
Tires.......................................................................333
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................135 VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number...............
370
Voice Control...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................104
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........104
Auto Hold Active.................................................104
Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................104
Automatic Headlamp High Beam
Indicator............................................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105
Brake System Warning Lamp...........................105
Cruise Control Indicator....................................105
Direction Indicator..............................................105
Door Ajar...............................................................105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp..................................................................105
Engine Oil..............................................................105
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................106
Front Airbag..........................................................106
Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................106
Heads Up Display...............................................106
Hood Ajar..............................................................106 Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................106
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................106
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp........106
Parking Lamps......................................................107
Powertrain Fault...................................................107
Service Engine Soon..........................................107
Stability Control....................................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Trunk Ajar..............................................................107
Washer Fluid Check
......................................318
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................325
See: Wipers and Washers...................................
84
Waxing............................................................326
Welcome Lighting
............................................91
What Is 911 Assist............................................55
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................93
What Is Cruise Control.................................221
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................
355
Wheels and Tires
..........................................335
Technical Specifications...................................363
Wi-Fi Hotspot.................................................398
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95
Windshield Washers
......................................86
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