LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

AppLink issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
Unplug the USB cable from the phone, wait amoment, and plug the USB cable back in tothe phone. After a few seconds, the appshould appear in SYNC 3's Mobile Apps Menu.If not, "Force Close" the application and restartit.
You may need to reset the USB connectionto SYNC 3.
My iPhone is connected, my app is running, Irestarted the app but I still cannot find it onSYNC 3.
Increase the Bluetooth volume of the deviceby using the device's volume control buttonswhich are most often found on the side of thedevice.
The Bluetooth volume on the phone may below.
I have an Android phone. I found and startedmy media app on SYNC 3, but there is nosound or the sound is very low.
Force close or uninstall the apps you do notwant SYNC 3 to find. If the app has a "FordSYNC" setting, disable that setting in the app'ssettings menu on the phone.
Some Android devices have a limited numberof Bluetooth ports that apps can use toconnect. If you have more AppLink apps onyour phone than the number of availableBluetooth ports, you will not see all of yourapps listed in the SYNC 3 mobile apps menu.
I can only see some of the AppLink appsrunning on my phone listed in the SYNC 3Mobile Apps Menu.
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SYNC™ 3

Voice command issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Review the cell phone voice commands and the media voicecommands at the beginning of their respective sections.You may be using the wrong voicecommands.SYNC 3 does not under-stand what I am saying.Refer to the audio display during an active voice session to find a listof voice commands there.
Wait for the system to prompt you before you state your command.You may be speaking too soon or at thewrong time.
Review the media voice commands at the beginning of the mediasection.You may be using the wrong voicecommands.
SYNC 3 does not under-stand the name of a songor artist.
Say the song or artist name exactly as it is displayed on your device.For example, say "Play Artist Prince" or "Play song Purple Rain".
You may not be saying the name exactlyas it appears on your device.Make sure you are saying the complete title such as "California remixfeaturing Jennifer Nettles".
If there are any abbreviations in the name, like ESPN or CNN, youhave to spell those: "E-S-P-N" or "C-N-N".
Make sure that song titles, artists, album, and playlists names do nothave any special characters like *, - or +.
The song or artist name may have somespecial characters that are not beingrecognized by SYNC 3.
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SYNC™ 3

Voice command issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Make sure that you are saying the name exactly as it appears on yourphone. For example, if your contact is "Joe Wilson", say "Call JoeWilson". If your contact name is "Mom", say "Call Mom".
You may not be saying the name exactlyas it appears on your phonebook.SYNC 3 does not under-stand or is calling thewrong contact when I wantto make a call.Make sure that your contact names do not have any special characterslike *, - or +.The contact name may contain specialcharacters.
SYNC 3 applies the phonetic pronunciation rules of the selectedlanguage to the contact names stored on your cell phone.
You may not be saying the name exactlyas it appears on your phonebook.
The SYNC 3 voice controlsystem is having troublerecognizing foreign namesstored on my cell phone.
Helpful Hint: You can select your contact manually. Press PHONE.Select the option for phonebook and then contact name. Press thesoft-key option to hear it. SYNC 3 will read the contact name to you,giving you some idea of the pronunciation it is expecting.
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SYNC™ 3

Voice command issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
SYNC 3 applies the phonetic pronunciation rules of the selectedlanguage to the names stored on your media player or USB flashdrive. It is able to make some exceptions for very popular artist names(for example, U2) such that you can always use the English pronunci-ation for these artists.
You may be saying the foreign namesusing the currently selected language forSYNC 3.
The SYNC 3 voice controlsystem is having troublerecognizing foreign tracks,artists, albums, genres andplaylist names from mymedia player or USB flashdrive.
SYNC 3 uses a synthetically generated voice rather than pre-recordedhuman voice.
SYNC 3 uses text-to-speech voice prompttechnology.
The system generatesvoice prompts and thepronunciation of somewords may not be accuratefor my language.
SYNC 3 offers several new voice control features for a wide range oflanguages. Dialing a contact name directly from the phonebookwithout pre-recording (for example, “call John Smith”) or selecting atrack, artist, album, genre or playlist directly from your media player(for example, "play artist Madonna").
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SYNC™ 3

General
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
SYNC 3 only supports four languages in a single module for textdisplay, voice control and voice prompts. The country where youbought your vehicle dictates the four languages based on the mostpopular languages spoken. If the selected language is not available,SYNC 3 remains in the current active language.SYNC 3 does not support the currentlyselected language for the instrumentcluster and information and entertainmentdisplay.
The language selected forthe instrument cluster andinformation and entertain-ment display does notmatch the SYNC 3language (phone, USB,Bluetooth audio, voicecontrol and voice prompts).
SYNC 3 offers several new voice control features for a wide range oflanguages. Dialing a contact name directly from the phonebookwithout pre-recording (for example, “call John Smith”) or selecting atrack, artist, album, genre or playlist directly from your media player(for example, "play artist Madonna").
SYNC 3 System Reset
The system has a System Reset feature that can be performed if the function of a SYNC 3 feature is lost. This reset is intended to restorefunctionality and will not erase any information previously stored in the system (such as paired devices, phonebook, call history, textmessages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset, press and hold the Seek Up (>>|) button while pressing and holding the RadioPower button. After approximately 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the system reset to complete. You may thenresume using the SYNC 3 system.
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SYNC™ 3

For additional assistance with SYNC 3troubleshooting please call or visit theLincoln Website.
Lincoln Support
United States: 1-800-521-4140Customer Relationship Center
Canada: 1-800-387-9333
owner.lincoln.comWebsitewww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
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SYNC™ 3

For a complete listing of the accessories thatare available for your vehicle, please contactyour authorized dealer or visit our onlinestore at:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Lincoln.com
Web Address (Canada)
www.LincolnCanada.com
Lincoln Motor Company will repair or replaceany properly authorized dealer-installedLincoln Original Accessory found to bedefective in factory-supplied materials orworkmanship during the warranty period, aswell as any component damaged by thedefective accessories.
Lincoln Motor Company will warrant yourLincoln accessory through the warranty thatprovides the greatest benefit:
•24 months, unlimited mileage.
•The remainder of your new vehiclelimited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details anda copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
•Bumper protectors.
•Side-window deflectors*.
Interior Style
•Floor liners.
•Premium carpeted floor mats.
Lifestyle
•Ash cup (smoker's packages).
•Cargo area protector.
•Cargo net.
•Cargo organizer.
•Tablet cradle*.
Peace of Mind
•Car cover*.
•Remote start.
•Roadside assistance kit*.
•Vehicle security system.
•Wheel locks.
*Lincoln Licensed Accessory. The accessorymanufacturer designs, develops andtherefore warrants Lincoln LicensedAccessories, and does not design or testthese accessories to Lincoln Motor Companyengineering requirements. Contact anauthorized Lincoln dealer for themanufacturer's limited warranty details andrequest a copy of the Lincoln LicensedAccessories product limited warranty fromthe accessory manufacturer.
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Accessories

For maximum vehicle performance, keep thefollowing information in mind when addingaccessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to your vehicle,do not exceed the total weight capacityof the vehicle or of the front or rear axle(GVWR or GAWR as indicated on theSafety Compliance Certification label). Consult an authorized dealer for specificweight information.
•The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission (CRTC)regulate the use of mobilecommunications systems that areequipped with radio transmitters, forexample two-way radios, telephones andtheft alarms. Any such equipmentinstalled in your vehicle should complywith the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission (CRTC)regulations and should be installed onlyby an authorized dealer.
•Mobile communications systems mayharm the operation of your vehicle,particularly if their manufacturer did notdesign them specifically for automotiveuse.
•If you or an authorized Lincoln dealer addany non-Lincoln electrical or electronicaccessories or components to yourvehicle, you may adversely affect batteryperformance and durability. In addition,you may also adversely affect theperformance of other electrical systemsin the vehicle.
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Accessories

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