LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2019 Owners Manual

Navigation Source Selection
The screen lists available alternative
navigation sources using Applink.
Mobile Apps
You can enable the control of compatible
mobile apps running on your Bluetooth or
USB device on SYNC 3. In order to enable
mobile apps, SYNC 3 requires user consent
to send and receive app authorization
information and updates using the data plan
associated with the connected device.The connected devices send data to us in
the United States. The encrypted information
includes your VIN, SYNC 3 module number,
anonymous usage statistics and debugging
information. Updates may take place.
Note:
Not all Mobile Apps are compatible
with the system.
Note: Standard data rates apply. We are not
responsible for any additional charges you
may receive from your service provider,
when your vehicle sends or receives data
through the connected device. Action and Description
Menu Item
Enable or disable the use of mobile apps on
SYNC 3.
On
Mobile Apps
Off Disabling mobile apps in the settings menu
disables automatic updates and the use of
mobile apps on SYNC 3.
You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settings menu.
Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options: This provides information on the current state of available app updates.\
Update Mobile Apps
There are three possible statuses:
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Updating Mobile Apps…
Up-To-Date
Update Needed
The system is trying to receive an update.
No update is required.
The system has detected a new app
requiring authorization or a general
permissions update is required.
Select this button if an update is required and
you want to request this update manually. For
example, when your mobile device is connected
to a Wi-Fi hotspot, select:
Request Update
Request Update
Grant or deny permissions to all apps at once.
All Apps
Grant or deny an individual app particular permissions. App permissions \
are organized into groups. By pressing
the info book icon, you can see which signals are included in each group\
.
There may also be SYNC 3
enabled apps listed under
these options.
Note: We is not responsible or liable for any
damages or loss of privacy relating to usage
of an app, or dissemination of any vehicle
data that you approve us to provide to an
app. General
Access and adjust the system settings, voice
features, as well as phone, navigation and
wireless settings.
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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.
Touchscreen Beep
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 an\
d personal
data.
Master Reset
Wi-Fi & Hotspot (If Equipped)
Access SYNC Wi-Fi and Vehicle Hotspot
settings and information. System Wi-Fi
You can access the following:
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Action and Description
Menu 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 may
require a security code to connect.
When you click the information button next to a network, more informatio\
n about the network displays such
as 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 already
connected.
Wi-Fi Available Notifications
Vehicle Hotspot
You can access the following: Action and Description
Menu 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 passwo\
rd.
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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Note:
The Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot (Vehicle
Hotspot) may be operational while ignition
is On and may remain operational while the
ignition is Off.
Note: Vehicle Hotspot services are provided
by the vehicle network carrier, subject to
your vehicle network carrier agreement,
coverage and availability.
Note: It is the account owner’ s responsibility
to remove the vehicle from the vehicle
network carrier account when ownership of
the vehicle is transferred. If the owner would
like to remove the vehicle from the account
for any reason, please contact your vehicle
network carrier for more information. Note:
Data, such as the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN), SIM Card ID, and data plan
usage, is shared between us and the vehicle
network carrier to provide the Vehicle
Hotspot service in accordance with your
vehicle network carrier agreement, coverage
and availability, and may be used to enable
a seamless transition from an old to new
embedded modem and to confirm any
updates are successfully delivered.
Note: For your convenience data usage may
be available for monitoring under Settings
but may not reflect actual or current usage.
The vehicle network carrier is responsible
for providing information about your account.
Please contact the vehicle network carrier
for more information.
Note: We may need to update operating
system software on your vehicle, including
security updates and bug fixes, to keep
connected services current, like Vehicle
Hotspot, without prior notice to you. Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Tap a color once to active ambient lighting.
This sets the color to the highest intensity.
You can drag the colors up and down to
increase or decrease the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press the
active color once or drag the active color all
the way down to zero intensity.
Vehicle
Note: Your vehicle may not have all of these
features.
You can select the following features to
update their settings.
Door Keypad Code
Select this button to add or erase a personal
door keypad code. To add or erase a
personal code, you first need to enter the
five-digit factory set code. You can find this
code on the owner's wallet card in the glove
box or from your authorized dealer.
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Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and Description
Message
Camera Settings
Then select from the following: You can enable or disable this option using the slider.
Rear Camera Delay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parki\
ng aids chapter of your owner's manual.
Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menu
shows you the ESN number for your system.
You need this number for certain
registrations such as Satellite Radio.
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Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and Description
Menu 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 t\
he outside
light 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
Set the background.
Background
View less information in the display.
Calm Screen
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settings by
selecting 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 before
making a call.
Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to have the system display a list of available voice \
commands
when you press the voice.
Voice Command List
Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.
No information is accessible until the system
is unlocked with the correct PIN.
When you select valet mode, a pop up
appears informing you that a four digit code
must be entered to enable and disable valet
mode. You can use any PIN you chose but
you must use the same PIN to disable valet
mode. The system asks you to input the
code.
Note: If the system is locked and you cannot
remember the PIN, please contact the
Customer Relationship Center. For Lincoln
United States: 1-800-521-4140
Canada: 1-800-387-9333 Lincoln
Ford
United States: 1-800-521-4140
United States and
Canada: 1-800-392- 3673 Canada: 1-800-387-
9333
To enable valet mode, enter your chosen
PIN. The system then asks to confirm your
PIN by reentering it. The system then locks. To unlock the system, enter the same pin
number. The system reconnects to your
phone and all of your options are available
again.
SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.
However, should questions arise, please
refer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility,
refer to the regional Ford or Lincoln website.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio adjustments.
The audio control settings on your cell
phone may be affecting SYNC 3
performance.
There is background noise
during a phone call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
Possible cell phone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but they
cannot hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC 3 is not set to off. Look for
the microphone icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the engine, open and close the
door, and then lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes. Make sure that
your SYNC 3 screen is black and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to be restarted.
During a call, I cannot hear
the other person and they
cannot hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not able to
download my phonebook. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve contacts from your phone.
Refer to your cell manual.
Possible cell phone malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and the automatic phonebook
download feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve contacts from your phone.
Refer to your cell manual.
Limitations on your cell phone's capab-
ility.
The system says "Phone-
book downloaded" but my
SYNC 3 phonebook is
empty or is missing
contacts. If the missing contacts are stored on your SIM card, move them to
your cell phone's memory.
You must switch on your cell phone and the automatic phonebook
download feature on SYNC 3.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
I am having trouble
connecting my cell phone
to SYNC 3. Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
Possible cell phone malfunction. Try deleting your device from SYNC 3 and deleting SYNC from your
device, then trying again.
Always check the security and auto accept prompt settings relative
to the SYNC 3 Bluetooth connection on your cell phone.
Update your cell phone's firmware.
Switch the auto download setting off.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Text messaging is not
working on SYNC 3. Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
Possible cell phone malfunction.
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