LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 Owners Manual

When you start an app through the system
for the first time, you could be asked to grant
certain permissions. You can review and
change the permissions that you have
granted at any time when your vehicle is not
moving. We recommend that you check your
data plan before using your apps through
the system. Using them could result in
additional charges. We also recommend that
you check the app provider's terms and
conditions and privacy policy before using
their app. Make sure that you have an active
account for apps that you want to use
through the system. Some apps will work
with no setup. Others require you to
configure some personal settings before you
can use them.
Note:
For more information about available
apps, visit catalog.ford.com.
Using Apps on an iOS Device Select the apps option on the
feature bar.
1. If your device is connected via USB, switch Apple CarPlay off. See Phone
(page 521). 2. Connect your device to a USB port or
pair and connect using Bluetooth.
3. If prompted to enable CarPlay, select Disable
.
4. Start the apps on your device that you want to use through SYNC.
Note: If you close the apps on your device,
you will not be able to use them through the
system.
5. Select the app that you want to use on the touchscreen.
Note: Connect your device to a USB port if
you want to use a navigation app. When
using a navigation app, keep your device
unlocked and the app open.
Using Apps on an Android Device Select the apps option on the
feature bar.
1. If your device is connected via USB, switch Android Auto off.
See Phone
(page 521).
2. Pair your device. See Phone (page 521). 3. Start the apps on your device that you
want to use through SYNC.
Note: If you close the apps on your device,
you will not be able to use them through the
system.
4. Select
Find Mobile Apps.
Note: The system searches and connects to
compatible apps that are running on your
device.
5. Select the app that you want to use on the touchscreen.
Note: Mobile Apps on your device use the
USB port to establish a connection with
SYNC. Some devices may lose the ability to
play music over USB when Mobile Apps are
enabled.
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android
Device
1. Connect your device to a USB port.
2. Switch Android Auto off.
See Phone
(page 521).
3. Switch on
Enable Mobile Apps via USB
in the Mobile Apps Settings tile.
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4.
Select the apps option on the feature bar.
5. Select the navigation app that you want to use on the touchscreen.
Note: When using a navigation app, keep
your device unlocked and the app open.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped) 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.
Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link may
not be available in all markets.
Note: In order to use SiriusXM Traffic and
Travel Link, your vehicle must have
navigation.
Note: A paid subscription is required to
access and use these features. Go to
www.siriusxm.com/travellink for more
information. Note:
Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic and click
on Coverage map and details for a complete
listing of all traffic areas covered by SiriusXM
Traffic and Travel Link.
Note: Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsible
for any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXM
Traffic and Travel Link services or its use in
vehicles.
When you subscribe to SiriusXM Traffic and
Travel Link, it can help you locate the best
gas prices, find movie listings, get current
traffic alerts, view the current weather map,
get accurate ski conditions and see scores
to current sports games. Action and Description
Menu Item
Touch these buttons to identify traffic incidents on your route, near your vehicle ’s current location
or near any of your favorite places, if programmed.
Traffic on Route
Traffic Nearby
Touch this button to view fuel prices at stations close to your vehicle ’s location or on an active
navigation route.
Fuel Prices
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Touch this button to view nearby movie theaters and their show times, if \
available.
Movie Listings
Touch this button to view the nearby weather, current weather, or the five-day forecast for the
chosen area.
Weather
Select to see the weather map, which can show storms,
radar information, charts and winds.
Map
Select to choose from a listing of weather locations.
Area
Touch this button to view scores and schedules from a variety of sports. \
You can also save up to
10 favorite teams for easier access. The score automatically refreshes w\
hen a game is in progress.
Sports Info
Touch this button to view ski conditions for a specific area.
Ski Conditions
SETTINGS Press the button to enter the
settings menu.
Once you select a tile, press the
button next to a menu item to view
an explanation of the feature or
setting. Sound
Select this tile to adjust the sound settings.
Clock
Select this tile to adjust the clock settings.
Bluetooth
Select this tile to switch Bluetooth on and off
and adjust settings.Phone
Select this tile to connect, disconnect, and
manage the connected device settings.
Audio
Select this tile to adjust the audio settings.
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Driver Assist (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust Driver Assist features
like Parking Aids, Lane Keeping system,
Pedestrian Detection, and Auto-Start-Stop.
Vehicle
Select this tile to adjust vehicle settings like
windows, alarm, lighting, backup starting
passcode, and MyKey settings.
Lincoln Way
Select this tile to adjust the Lincoln Way
settings.
General
Select this tile to adjust settings like
language, measurement units, or to reset the
system.
911 Assist
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to switch 911 Assist on and off. Automatic Updates
Select this tile to adjust automatic update
settings.
Mobile Apps
Select this tile to adjust permissions, enable,
disable, and update mobile apps.
Display
Select this tile to adjust display settings like
brightness and auto dim.
Charge Settings
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the electric vehicle
charge setting.
Voice Control
Select this tile to adjust voice control settings
like command confirmations and displayed
lists.
Navigation
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust navigation settings
like map preferences and route guidance. Multi Contour Seats
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the position and
massage function of your multi contour seats.
Seats
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the lumbar function
of your seat.
Message Center
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to view vehicle messages.
Personal Profiles
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust recalled memory
features when using personal profiles.
Valet Mode
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to enable and disable valet
mode.
Ambient Lighting
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to change the color or
intensity of the interior lighting.
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SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Voice Recognition
Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
The system does not understand what I am
saying. –
You are using the wrong voice commands.
•See Using Voice Recognition (page 494).
• For a complete list of voice commands, refer to our website.
– You are speaking too soon.
•Wait for the voice prompt before you speak.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
–Device limitation. Bluetooth does not support voice commands.
•Connect your device to a USB port.
• If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice control button on the steering
wheel to use Siri to play specific tracks.
– You are using the wrong voice commands.
•See Using Voice Recognition (page 494).
• For a complete list of voice commands, refer to our website.
– You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on your device.
•Say the name of the track or artist exactly as it appears on your device\
. Spell out any
abbreviations in the name.
The song or artist name may have some special characters that are not be\
ing recognized
by the system.
– The name contains special characters, for example *, - or +.
•Rename the files on your device or use the touchscreen to select and play\
the track.
The system does not understand the name of
a track or artist.
–You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on your device.
•Say the first and last name of the contact exactly as it appears on your\
device. Spell
out any abbreviations in the name.
– The name contains special characters, for example *, - or +.
•Rename the contact on your device or use the touchscreen to select and ca\
ll the
contact.
The system does not understand the name of
a contact in the phonebook on my device and
calls the wrong contact.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
The system does not understand foreign
names of contacts in the phonebook on my
device. –
You are not saying the name exactly as it appears on your device.
•Say the first and last name of the contact exactly as it appears on your\
device. The
system applies phonetic pronunciation rules of the selected language to \
the names
of contacts in the phonebook on your device. Select the name of the contact on the
touchscreen and use the Hear it option to get an idea of how the system \
expects you
to pronounce it.
– Device limitation.
•The system uses text-to-speech technology and uses a synthetically gener\
ated voice
rather than pre-recorded human voice.
The system voice prompts and the pronunci-
ation of some words does not seem to be very
accurate.
USB and Bluetooth Audio Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
I cannot connect my device. –Device malfunction.
•Disconnect your device. Switch your device off, reset it and try again.
– Cable connection issue.
•Correctly connect the cable to your device and the vehicle USB port.
– Incompatible cable.
•Use the cable recommended by the manufacturer of your device.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
–Incorrect device settings.
•Make sure that your device does not have an auto-install program or active \
security
settings.
• Check that your device is not set only to charge.
– Device lock screen enabled.
•Unlock your device before connecting it.
The system does not recognize my device. –Device limitation.
•Do not leave your device in your vehicle during very hot or very cold we\
ather condi-
tions.
– Cable connection issue.
•Correctly connect the cable to your device and the vehicle USB port.
– Incompatible cable.
•Use the cable recommended by the manufacturer of your device.
The system does not understand the name of
a track or artist. –
Device limitation. Bluetooth does not support voice commands.
•Connect your device to a USB port.
• If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice control button on the steering
wheel to use Siri to play specific tracks.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
I cannot stream audio from my Bluetooth
device. –
Incompatible device.
•Check the compatibility of your device on our website.
– Device not connected.
•Pair your device. See Phone (page 521).
– Media player not running.
•Start the media player on your device.
The system does not recognize the music on
my device. –
Missing or incorrect audio file metadata, for example artist, song title\
, album or genre.
•Repair the files on your device.
– Corrupt files.
•Repair the files on your device.
– Copyright protected files.
•Use a device that contains files that are not copyright protected.
– Unsupported file format.
•Repair or convert the files to a supported format.
See Entertainment (page 506).
– Device indexing required.
•Re-index your device.
See Settings (page 540).
– Device lock screen enabled.
•Unlock your device before connecting it.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
Sometimes I cannot hear a track playing on
my device. –
Device malfunction.
•Disconnect your device. Switch your device off, reset it and try again.
When I disconnect my iOS device the audio
volume is set to maximum. –
Device limitation.
•Turn the volume down on your device
If the system does not play the tracks on your USB device in the correct\
order, the following
information could help:
The system does not play the tracks on my
USB drive in the correct order.
–If you are selecting USB as the audio source when the system is still in\
dexing, SYNC plays
tracks sorted alphabetically by file name in the root directory.
– If you are selecting USB as the audio source after the system has finish\
ed indexing, SYNC
plays all tracks sorted alphabetically by the title in the ID3 tag regar\
dless of where they
are located. SYNC uses the file name if the title in the ID3 Tag does not exist.
– If you are selecting the option to play all tracks from the browsing men\
u, SYNC plays all
tracks sorted alphabetically by the title in the ID3 tag regardless of w\
here they are located.
SYNC uses the file name if the title in the ID3 Tag does not exist.
– If you are selecting a track when using the explore device option, SYNC plays tracks
sorted alphabetically by file name in the folder you have selected. SYNC then plays all
tracks in any subfolders in the folder you have selected.
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