LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owners Manual

When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the following functions:
Action and Description Message
Allows you to save an active channel as a memory preset. Touch and hold a memory preset slot
until the sound returns. There is a brief mute while the radio saves the station. Sound returns
when the channel saves. When switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory preset, the sound mutes
before the digital audio plays, because the system has to reacquire the digital signal. Presets
Note:As with any station you save, you cannot access the saved station if your vehicle is outside the station’s reception area.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on the fringe of the reception area, the station
may mute due to weak signal strength. Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system changes back to the analog broadcast until the digital
broadcast is available again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible HD2-HD7 multicast
channels, the station mutes and stays muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal again.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the
station in the analog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is an HD Radio station, it shifts
to the digital version. Depending on the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change when
the station changes from analog to digital. Blending is the shift from analog to digital sound or
digital back to analog sound. Station blending
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In order to provide the best possible
experience, use the contact form to report
any station issues found while listening to a
station broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own and
operate each station. These stations are
responsible for ensuring all audio streams
and data fields are accurate.
Potential Station Issues
Action Cause Issues
No action required. This is a broadcast issue. This is poor time alignment by the radio broad-
caster. Echo, stutter, skip or repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease in audio
volume.
No action required. The reception issue may clear
up as you continue to drive. The radio is shifting between analog and digital
audio. Sound fading or blending in and out.
No action required. This is normal behavior. Wait
until the audio is available. The digital multicast is not available until the HD
Radio broadcast is decoded. Once decoded, the
audio is available. There is an audio mute delay when
selecting HD2 or HD3, multicast
preset or Direct Tune.
No action required. The station is not available in
your current location. The previously stored multicast preset or direct
tune is not available in your current reception area. Cannot access HD2 or HD3 multicast
channel when recalling a preset or
from a direct tune.
Fill out the station issue form.
1Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. Text information does not match
currently playing audio.
Fill out the station issue form.
1Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. There is no text information shown
for currently selected frequency.
1 You can find the form here:
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Website
http://hdradio.com/stations/feedback
HD Radio Technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corporation and
foreign patents. HD Radio and the HD and
HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks
of DTS. The vehicle manufacturer and DTS
are not responsible for the content sent using
HD Radio technology. Content may be
changed, added or deleted at any time at
the station owner's discretion.
CD (If Equipped)
Once you select this option, the system
returns you to the main audio screen.
The current audio information appears on
the screen.
The following buttons are also available:
Function Button
You can use the browse button to select a track. Browse
Select this button and a small number one displays to indicate the track is set to repeat. Repeat
For MP3 CDs, this button allows you to toggle through repeat off, repeat one track (a small number
one displays), and repeat current folder (a small folder displays).
Select the shuffle symbol to have the audio on the disk play in random order. Shuffle
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You can use the forward, reverse, pause or
play buttons to control the audio playback.Bluetooth® Stereo or USB
Bluetooth® Stereo and USB allow you to
access media that you store on your
Bluetooth® device or USB device such as
music, audio books or podcasts.
The following buttons are available for Bluetooth® and USB:
Function Button
Pressing the repeat button toggles the repeat setting through three modes: repeat off (button not
highlighted), repeat all (button highlighted) and repeat track (button highlighted with a small number
one). Repeat
Play the tracks in random order. Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause or
play buttons to control the audio playback.
To get more information about the currently
playing track, press the cover art or Info
button.For some devices, SYNC 3 is able to provide
30-second skip buttons when you listen to
audio books or podcasts. These buttons
allow you to skip forward or backward within
a track.While playing audio from a USB device you
can look for certain music by selecting the
following:
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Function Button
If available, displays the list of tracks in the Now Playing playlist. Browse
This option, which is available under browse, allows you to play all
tracks or to filter the available media into one of the below categories. New Search
Play All
Playlists
Artist
Albums
Songs
Genres
Podcasts
Audio books
Composers
This button allows you to choose a specific letter to view within the
category you are browsing. A-Z Jump
If available, this allows you to browse the folders and files on your
USB device. Explore Device
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USB Ports
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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 552).
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 the climate control features.
Note:You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 555).
Accessing the Climate Control Menu
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Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.
Directing the Airflow
Touch the button to direct airflow
to the windshield air vents and
de-mister.
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E244097Touch the button to direct airflow
to the instrument panel air vents.
Touch the button to direct airflow
to the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note:This control also adjusts the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set the
temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed,
air distribution, air conditioning operation,
and outside or recirculated air to reach and
maintain the temperature you have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off
A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and
maximize cooling. The driver and passenger
temperatures are set to LO, recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air
conditioning automatically turns on and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest
speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on
or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency.Note:In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On and
Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats
On and Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off
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Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
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Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors
On and Off
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Touch the button.
Switching the Heated Windshield On
and Off
Touch the button to clear the
windshield of thin ice and fog. The
heated windshield turns off after a
short period of time.
Switching the Heated Rear Window On
and Off
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Touch the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off
Touch the button to cycle through
the various heat settings.
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel
On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning
On and Off
Touch the button for maximum
cooling.
Recirculated air flows through the instrument
panel air vents, air conditioning turns on and
the blower motor adjusts to the highest
speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off
Touch the button for maximum
defrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the highest
speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.Note:To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turns on
when you select maximum defrost.
Note:Depending on your region, air
conditioning turns on.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
Touch the button to switch
between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may reduce
the time needed to cool the interior, when
used with A/C, and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
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Switching the Ventilated Seats On and
Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls
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Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator
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Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate the
rear passenger settings through
the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch on rear
automatic operation, then set the
temperature.
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On
and Off
Touch the button to cycle through
the various heat settings.
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats
On and Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.
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.
Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time
Go to the settings menu on your device and
switch Bluetooth® on.
Select the phone option on the
feature bar.
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1. Select Add Phone.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for your
vehicle on your cell phone.
2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note:A number appears on your cell phone
and on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the number on your cell
phone matches the number on the
touchscreen.
Note:The touchscreen indicates that you
have successfully paired your cell phone.
4. Download the phonebook from your cell
phone when you are prompted.
Note:If you pair more than one cell phone,
use the phone settings to specify the primary
phone. You can change this setting at any
time.
Using Your Cell Phone (If Equipped)
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list of
previous calls.Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up your
contacts. Use the List button to alphabetically
sort your contacts.
Change Phone
Display the list of paired or connected
devices that you can select.
Phone Settings
Change ring tones, alerts or pair another
phone.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tones
and alerts off.
Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
Mute
Mute the microphone when in a call.Phone Voice Assistant
Say a command to use the Google or Siri
voice assistant available on your connected
phone to access supported features.
Text Messaging
Setting Text Message Notification
iOS
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell
phone.
2. Select Bluetooth®.
3. Select the information icon to the right of
your vehicle.
4. Switch text message notification on.
Android
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell
phone.
2. Select Bluetooth®.
3. Select the profiles option.
4. Select the phone profile.
5. Switch text message notification on.
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