LINCOLN MKT 2017 Owners Manual

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 440).
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
Touch the climate button on the touchscreen
to access your climate control features.
Depending on your vehicle line and option
package, your climate screen may look
different from one of the screens shown
below. Your screen may not contain all of
the features shown.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See
Settings (page 444).
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Driver temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
A
Heated steering wheel:
Touch the heated steering wheel icon to switch the heated steering wheel \
on and off (if equipped).
B
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Defrost: A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.
C
MAX Defrost:
Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Outside air flows through the wi\
ndshield vents, the fan automatically adjusts
to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full heat p\
osition. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin
covering of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automat\
ically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost:
Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch again to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost\
provides outside air to reduce window fogging and distributes air throug\
h the windshield defroster vents and demister vents.
Note:
To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when Defros\
t is on.
Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See the Heated Windows and Mirrors chapter in your owner manual.
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired tem\
perature using the temperature control. The
system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, \
and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the
vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
D
Power:
Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from enteri\
ng
the vehicle.
E
DUAL:
This button lights up when the passenger controls are active. To switch the dual zone operation off and link the passenger
temperature to the driver temperature, touch the DUAL button to switch it off.
F
Passenger temperature:
Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
G
Passenger heated and climate controlled seats:
H
Touch the heated seat icon to adjust the heated seat off and on (if equi\
pped).
Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to adjust the climate-controlled s\
eat off and on (if equipped).
Fan speed:
Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated in \
your vehicle.
I
Rear:
A pop up appears on the screen to display the rear control options.
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Touch the power icon to switch the rear climate control functions off and\
on.
Touch Rear Control to allow the rear seat passengers to adjust the rear climate settings. \
Touch it again to prevent the rear seat
passengers from adjusting the settings. Rear Control automatically turns off when you use the touchscreen to adjust the rear\
climate
settings.
If your vehicle has automatic climate controls, select
Auto to connect the rear climate settings to the Auto settings of the driver\
.
Touch the up and down arrows to adjust the temperature.
Manual airflow distribution controls:
Select these controls individually or together to direct the air flow t\
o the desired area.
K
Panel:
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Floor:
Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat f\
loor vents.
A/C:
A pop-up appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.\
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MAX A/C:
Touch to cool your vehicle with recirculated air. Touch again for normal A/C operation. MAX A/C distributes air through
instrument panel vents and may help reduce odors from entering your vehi\
cle. MAX A/C is more economical and efficient than
normal A/C mode.
A/C:
Touch to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and effic\
iency.
A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and footwell/defrost.
Recirculated air:
Touch to switch the recirculated air on or off which may reduce the amoun\
t of time needed to cool down the
interior and help reduce odors from reaching the interior. Recirculated air also engages automatically when you select MAX A/C.
You can engage this manually in any airflow mode except defrost. It may also turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce
fog potential.
Driver heated and climate controlled seats:
M
Touch the heated seat icon to adjust the heated seat off and on (if equi\
pped).
Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to adjust the climate-controlled s\
eat off and on (if equipped).
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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. Hands-free calling is one of the main features
of the system. Once you pair your cell phone,
you can access many options using the
touchscreen or voice commands. While the
system supports a variety of features, many
are dependent on your cell phone
’s
functionality. Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time
Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone with the
system before using the functions in
hands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to begin
pairing. See your phone
’s manual if
necessary.
To add a phone, select: Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone.
3. Select your vehicle's make and model as
it displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful. 6. Your phone may prompt you to give the
system permission to access information.
To check your phone ’s compatibility, see
your 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 it appears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit number appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give the system permission to access information.
To check your phone ’s compatibility, see
your phone ’s manual or visit the website.
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At a minimum, most cell phones with
Bluetooth wireless technology support the
following functions:
•
Answering an incoming call.
• Ending a call.
• Dialing a number.
• Call waiting notification.
• Caller identification. Other features, such as text messaging using
Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone
’s compatibility, see
your phone ’s manual or visit the website: Websites
owner.lincoln.com Websites
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca
Phone Menu
This menu becomes available when a phone
is paired and connected.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
Displays your recent calls.
Recent Call List
A
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
You can place a call by selecting an entry from this list.
You can also sort the calls by selecting the drop down menu at the top of\
the screen. You can choose: Missed
Outgoing
Incoming
All
All of your contacts from your phone display in alphabetical order.
Contacts
B
Selecting this button allows you to choose a
specific letter to view.
A-Z Jump
Displays the name of your phone and takes you to the phone settings options.
Phone Settings
C
From this menu, you can pair subsequent devices, set ring tones and aler\
ts. See Settings (page 444).
Displays all recent text messages.
Text Messages
D
Use this keypad to dial in a phone number.
Phone Keypad
E
Use the backspace button to delete numbers.
Press this button to begin a call.
Call
Touch this button to send all calls directly to your voicemail. New text \
message notifications are not
displayed on the screen and all ringtones and alerts are set to silent.
Do Not Disturb
F
Users with phones having voice services may
see a button to access the feature. For
example, iPhone users see a Siri button. A
press and hold of the voice button on the
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Making Calls
There are many ways to make calls from the
SYNC 3 system, including using voice
commands. See Using Voice Recognition
(page 395). You can use the touchscreen to
place calls as well.
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To call a number in your contacts, select:
Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select the
name of the contact you
want to call. Any numbers
stored for that contact
display along with any
stored contact photos. You
can then select the number
that you want to call. The
system begins the call.
Contacts
To call a number from your recent calls,
select: Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select an entry
that you want to call. The
system begins the call.
Recent Call
List
To call a number that is not stored in your
phone, select: Action and Description
Menu Item Action and Description
Menu Item
Select the digits of the
number you wish to call.
Phone
Keypad
The system begins the call.
Call
Pressing the backspace button deletes the
last digit you typed.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone
sounds. Caller information appears in the
display if it is available.
To accept the call, select: Menu Item
Accept
Note: You can also accept the call by
pressing the phone button on the steering
wheel. To reject the call, select: Menu Item
Reject
Note: You can also reject the call by
pressing the phone button on the steering
wheel.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC 3
logs it as a missed call.
During a Phone Call
During a phone call, the contacts name and
number display on the screen along with the
call duration.
The phone status items are also visible:
• Signal Strength.
• Battery.
• 911 Assist (United States and Canada
Only). See Settings (page 444).
You can select any of the following during
an active phone call:
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