LINCOLN MKS 2015 Owners Manual

Media player
When this feature is on, the system automatically switches to the media source upon initial connection. This
allows you to listen to music during the indexing process. When this feature is off, the system does not automat-
ically switch to the inserted media source.
Autoplay
Select to connect, disconnect, add or delete a device. You can also set a device as your favorite so that the
system automatically attempts to connect to that device at every ignition cycle.
Bluetooth Devices
When this feature is on, the system automatically indexes media on your connected Bluetooth device.
Index Bluetooth Audio
Devices
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.
Gracenote Database Info
With this feature on, the Gracenote Database supplies metadata information for your music files. This overrides
information from your device. This feature defaults to off.
Gracenote Management
With this feature on, the Gracenote Database supplies cover art for your music files. This overrides any art from
your device. This feature defaults to Media Player.
Cover Art Priority
Navigation Press the Settings icon > Settings
> Navigation, then select from the
following:
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Navigation
Switch breadcrumbs on and off.
Map Preferences
Have the system display your turn list top to bottom or bottom to top.
Switch the Parking POI notification on and off.
Choose to have the system display the Shortest, Fastest or most Ecological route first. If you set Always Use
Preferred Route to Yes, the system uses the selected route type to calculate only one route to the desired
destination. Always Use Preferred Route bypasses route selection in destination programming. The system
only calculates one route based on the preferred route setting. Eco Time Penalty allows you to select a low,
medium or high cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher the setting, the longer the time allotment is for
the route.
Route Preferences
Have the system avoid freeways.
Have the system avoid tollroads.
Have the system avoid ferries or car trains.
Have the system use HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes.
Have the system use guidance prompts.
Navigation Preferences
Have the system automatically fill in State/Province information.
Have the system display areas where roadwork occurs.
Traffic Preferences
Have the system display incident icons.
Have the system display areas where difficult driving conditions may occur.
Have the system display areas where snow and ice on the road may occur.
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Navigation
Have the system display any smog alerts.
Have the system display weather warnings.
Have the system display where there may be reduced visibility.
Have the system turn on your radio for traffic announcements.
Have the system avoid traffic problems automatically.
Switch traffic alert notifications on and off.
Have the system display accident icons.
Have the system display traffic jam icons.
Have the system display closed roads.
Enter specific areas that you would like to avoid on planned navigation routes.
Avoid Areas
Phone Press the Settings icon > Settings
> Phone, then select from the
following:
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Phone
Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well as save it as a favorite.
Bluetooth Devices
Switch Bluetooth on and off.
Bluetooth
Have all calls go directly to your voice mail and not ring inside your vehicle. With this feature switched on, text
message notifications are also suppressed and do not ring inside your vehicle.
Do Not Disturb
Switch on or switch off the 911 Assist feature. See Information (page 351).
911 Assist
Select the type of notification for phone calls - ring tone, beep, text to speech, or have it be silent.
Phone Ringer
Select the type of notification for text messages - alert tone, beep, text to speech, or have it be silent.
Text Message Notification
If compatible with your phone, you can adjust your internet data connection. Select to make your connection
profile with the personal area network or to switch off your connection. You can also choose to adjust your
settings or have the system always connect, never connect when roaming or query on connect. Press ? for more
information.
Internet Data Connection
Access features, such as automatic phonebook download, re-download your phonebook, add contacts from
your phone as well as delete or upload your phonebook.
Manage Phonebook
Have the system alert you when in Roaming mode.
Roaming Warning
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Wireless & Internet
Your system has a Wi-Fi feature that creates
a wireless network within your vehicle,
thereby allowing other devices (such as
personal computers or phones) in your
vehicle to speak to each other, share files or
play games. Using this Wi-Fi feature,
everyone in your vehicle can also gain access
the internet if you have a USB mobile
broadband connection inside your vehicle,
your phone supports personal area
networking and if you park outside a wireless
hotspot. Press the Settings icon > Settings
> Wireless & Internet, then select
from the following:
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode turns the Wi-Fi feature on and off in your vehicle. Make sure you switch it on for
connectivity purposes.
Wi-Fi Settings
Choose a Wireless Network allows you to use a previously stored wireless network. You can categorize by
alphabetical listing, priority and signal strength. You can also choose to search for a network, connect to a
network, disconnect from a network, receive more information, prioritize a network or delete a network.
Gateway (Access Point) Mode
makes SYNC an access point for a phone or a computer when switched on.
This forms the local area network within your vehicle for things such as, game playing, file transfer and internet
browsing. Press
? for more information.
Gateway (Access Point) Settings
allows you to view and change settings for using SYNC as the internet
gateway.
Gateway (Access Point) Device List
allows you to view recent connections to your Wi-Fi system.
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Wi-Fi
Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also use a USB mobile broadband connection to access the internet.
(You must switch on your mobile broadband device on your personal computer before connecting it to the
system.) This screen allows you to set up what is your typical area for your USB mobile broadband connection.
(USB mobile broadband settings may not display if the device is already on.) You can select the following:
Country, Carrier, Phone Number, User Name and Password.
USB Mobile Broadband
Shows you the currently paired devices as well as giving you your typical Bluetooth options to connect,
disconnect, set as favorite, delete and add device. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
Bluetooth Settings
Choose your connection methods and change them as needed. You can select to Change Order and have the
system either always attempt to connect using a USB mobile broadband or using Wi-Fi.
Prioritize Connection
Methods The Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED
Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Help Press the Settings icon > Help,
then select from the following:
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Help
View your vehicle's current location if your vehicle is equipped with navigation. If your vehicle is not equipped
with navigation, you do not see this button.
Where Am I?
Touchscreen system serial number
System Information
Your vehicle identification number (VIN)
Touchscreen system software version
Navigation system version
Map database version
Sirius satellite radio ESN
Gracenote Database Information and Library version
View the licenses for any software and applications installed on your system.
Software Licenses
Certain features are not accessible when your vehicle is moving.
Driving Restrictions
Switch on and switch off the 911 Assist feature. See Information (page 351).
911 Assist
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Quick Dial: allows you to save up to two numbers as ICE contacts for quick
access if there is an emergency. Select Edit to access your phonebook and then select the desired contacts.
The numbers then appear as options on this screen for the ICE 1 and ICE 2 buttons. The ICE contacts you select
appear at the end of the 911 Assist call process.
View categorized lists of voice commands.
Voice Command List
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To access Help using the voice commands,
press the voice button, then, after the tone,
say "Help". The system provides allowable
voice commands for the current mode.
ENTERTAINMENT AM 1 and AM AST
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FM 1, FM 2 and FM AST
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SIRIUS
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Touch this button to scroll down for more options, such as SD Card, BT Stereo and A/V In
F
These buttons change with the media mode you are in.
G
Radio memory presets and CD controls.
H
Note: Some features may not be available in
your area. Contact an authorized dealer for
more information.
You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands.
Browsing Device Content
When listening to audio on a device, you can
browse through other devices without having
to change sources. For example, if you are
currently listening to audio on an SD card,
you can browse all the artists that are stored
on your USB device. Press the voice icon on the steering
wheel. When prompted, you can
say: "BROWSE" within devices
"Browse" *
"Browse <league> games" **
"Browse <Sirius category> channels" **
"Browse SD card"
"Browse Sirius channel guide" **
"Browse USB" "Help"
* If you only say, "Browse", you can then say
any commands in the following chart.
** This command is only usable if you have an
active subscription to Sirius satellite radio. "BROWSE"
"<League> Games" *
"<Sirius category> channels" *
"SD card" **
"Sirius Channel Guide" *
"USB" **
"Help"
* This command is only usable if you have an
active subscription to Sirius satellite radio.
** For more commands in SD card or USB
mode, see the "SD Card and USB Port"
section of this chapter.
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Your voice system allows you to change
audio sources with a simple voice command.
For example, if you are listening to music on
a USB device, then want to switch to a
satellite radio channel, simply press the voice
button on the steering wheel controls and
say the name of the Sirius station (such as,
"the Highway"). The following voice
commands are available at the top level of
the voice session no matter which current
audio source you are listening to (such as a
USB device or Sirius satellite radio).
Note:
This is only available when your
MyLincoln Touch system language is set to
North American English. Sample commands
"<87.9-107.9>""<530-1710>"
"<Channel name>" *
"AM <530-1710>"
"FM <87.9-107.9>"
"Play [album] <name>" **
"Play [artist] <name>" ** Sample commands
"Play [genre] <name>" **
"Play [playlist] <name>" **
"Play [song] <name>" **
"Play <name>"
"Play <name (song or album)> by <artist name>"
"Sirius <0-223>" *
"Sports games" *
* This command is only usable if you have an
active subscription to Sirius satellite radio.
** The commands that have [ ] around the
word means that the word is optional. For
example, if you say, "Play Metallica", this is
the same as the voice command, "Play
[artist] <name>".
AM/FM Radio Touch the AM or FM tab to listen
to the radio. To change between AM and FM presets, just
touch the
AM or FM tab.
Memory Presets
Save a station by pressing and holding one
of the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station. Sound
returns when finished.
HD Radio
Touch this button to turn HD Radio on. The
light on the button illuminates when the
feature is on. HD Radio allows you to receive
radio broadcasts digitally, where available,
providing free, crystal-clear sound. See HD
Radio information later in this chapter.
Scan
Touch this button to go to the next strong
AM or FM radio station. The light on the
button illuminates when the feature is on.
Options
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
• Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
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