bluetooth LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 User Guide

USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console orbehind a small access door in the instrumentpanel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB mediadevices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumbdrives, and charge devices if they supportthis feature.
Select this option to play audio from yourUSB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain audioapps such as iHeartRadio through a USB orbluetooth-enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screenoptions depending on the app's content.See Apps (page 477).
Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly anydigital 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 mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in the mediafiles, provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreento access your climate control features.Depending on your vehicle line and optionpackage, your climate screen may lookdifferent from one of the screens shownbelow. Your screen may not contain all ofthe features shown.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 480).
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Defrost: A pop-up appears on thescreen to display the defrostoptions.
MAX Defrost: Touch the button tomaximize defrosting. Air flowsthrough the windshield vents, thefan automatically adjusts to thehighest speed and the driver andpassenger temperatures are set toHI. You can use this setting todefog or clear a thin covering ofice from the windshield. Theheated rear window alsoautomatically turns on when youselect MAX Defrost.
Defrost: Distributes air through thewindshield defroster vents anddemister vents.
Heated rear window:Turns theheated rear window on and off.See Heated Windows and Mirrors(page 151).
Panel: Distributes air through theinstrument panel vents.
Floor: Distributes air through thedemister vents, floor vents and rearseat floor vents.
Driver temperature: Touch up ordown to adjust the temperature.I
PHONE
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using any devicethat may take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
Hands-free calling is one of the main featuresof the system. Once you pair your cell phone,you can access many options using thetouchscreen or voice commands. While thesystem supports a variety of features, manyare dependent on your cell phone’sfunctionality.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime
Pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with thesystem before using the functions inhands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to beginpairing. See your phone’s manual ifnecessary.
To add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for thesystem on your phone.
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3.Select your vehicle's make and model asit displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour 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 itappears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website.
At a minimum, most cell phones withBluetooth wireless technology support thefollowing functions:
•Answering an incoming call.
•Ending a call.
•Dialing a number.
•Call waiting notification.
•Caller identification.
Other features, such as text messaging usingBluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website:
Websites
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Phone Menu
This menu becomes available after pairinga phone.
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
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. Youcan choose:
MissedOutgoingIncomingAll
All of your contacts from your phone display in alphabetical order.ContactsB
Selecting this button allows you to choose aspecific letter to view.A-Z Jump
Displays the name of your phone and takes you to the phone settings options.Phone SettingsCFrom this menu, you can pair subsequent devices, set ring tones and alerts.
Gives you access to the list of paired or connected Bluetooth devices allowing you to changeor select a device.Change DeviceD
Displays all recent text messages.Text MessagesE
Use this keypad to dial in a phone number.Phone KeypadFUse the backspace button to delete numbers.
Press this button to begin a call.Call
Touch this button to reject all incoming calls automatically. Text message notifications donot display on the screen. All ringtones and alerts are set to silent.Do Not DisturbG
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Immediately end aphone call. You canalso press and holdthe button on thesteering wheel.
End Call
Press this to accessthe phone keypad.Keypad
Item
MuteYou can switch themicrophone off sothe caller does nothear you.
Transfer the call tothe cell phone orback to SYNC 3.
Privacy
Text Messaging
Note:Downloading and sending textmessages using Bluetooth are cellphone-dependent features.
Note:Certain features in text messaging arespeed-dependent and not available whenyour vehicle is traveling at speeds over3 mph (5 km/h).
Receiving a Text Message
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen displays a pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported byyour cell phone. You can select:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Have SYNC 3 read the message to you.Hear It
View the text on the touchscreen.View
To call the sender.Call
You can select from 15 preset messages. Press the message that you would like to use and confirmto send the message. SYNC 3 confirms when the message is sent successfully.Reply
To exit the screen.Close
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HERE is the digital map provider for thenavigation application. If you find map dataerrors, you may report them directly to HEREby going to www.here.com/mapcreator.HERE evaluates all reported map errors andresponds with the result of their investigationby e-mail.
Map coverage includes the USA (includingPuerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),Canada and Mexico.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,and touch screen control of SYNC 3 AppLinkenabled smartphone apps. When an app isrunning through AppLink, you can controlmain features of the app through voicecommands and steering wheel controls.
Note:Available AppLink enabled apps willvary by market.
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone via Bluetooth to SYNC 3 toaccess AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port.
Note:For information on available apps,supported smartphone devices andtroubleshooting tips please visit:
Websites
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Note:Make sure you have an active accountfor the app that you have downloaded. Someapps will work with no setup. Other apps willwant you to configure your personal settingsand personalize your experience by creatingstations or favorites. We recommend you dothis at home or outside of your vehicle.
Note:We encourage you to review thesmartphone app’s terms of service andprivacy policies because Lincoln is notresponsible for your app or its use of data.
Note:AppLink is a native SYNC systemfeature. Accessing mobile apps throughAppLink is only possible when Android Autoor Apple CarPlay are disabled. Some appsmay only be accessible in the car throughAppLink and others only through AndroidAuto or Apple CarPlay. Please refer to theSmartphone Connectivity information todisable Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Note:In order to use an app with SYNC 3,the app needs to be running in thebackground of your phone. If you shut downthe app on your phone, it shuts down theapp on SYNC 3 as well.
Note:If a SYNC 3 AppLink compatible appis not shown in the Apps Domain, make surethe required app is running on the mobiledevice.
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Sound Settings
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed, or turns the feature off.Speed Compensated Vol.
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.Occupancy Mode
StereoSound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
Media Player
This button is available when a media devicesuch as a Bluetooth Stereo or USB device isthe active audio source. Pressing the buttonallows you to access the following optionsfor active devices only.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of podcasts. When a podcast is playing, youcan choose:Podcast Speed
FasterNormalSlower
For some USB devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed of audiobooks. When an audiobook is playing,you can choose:Audiobook Speed
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select how time displays.Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.Auto Time Zone UpdateThis feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.Reset Clock to GPS Time
The system automatically saves any updatesyou make to the settings.
Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to access thefollowing:
ActionMenu Item
OnBluetooth
Off
You must activate Bluetooth to pair aBluetooth enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetooth deviceis the same as pairing a phone. See Pairinga Device in Phone settings for how to pair adevice and the available options.
Phone
Pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with thesystem before using the functions inhands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to beginpairing. See your phone’s manual ifnecessary.
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To add a phone, select:
Menu Item
Add Phone
1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. A prompt alerts you to search for thesystem on your phone.
3.Select your vehicle's make and model asit displays on your phone.
4. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour 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 itappears on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the six-digit numberappearing on your phone matches thesix-digit number on the touchscreen.
4. The touchscreen indicates when thepairing is successful.
5. Your phone may prompt you to give thesystem permission to access information.To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website.
Other features, such as text messaging usingBluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are phone-dependent features.
Once you have paired a device you canadjust the following options.
To check your phone’s compatibility, seeyour phone’s manual or visit the website:
Website
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Once you have paired a device you canadjust the following options.
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
View Devices
You can then select:
You can add a Bluetooth enabled device by following the steps in the previous table.Add a Bluetooth Device
You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. You then have the following options:
Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of these options to interact with the selecteddevice.Connect
Disconnect
Allows you to select this device to be your preferred device.Make Primary
Removes the selected device from the system.Delete
Press the info icon next to the device nameto see phone and device information.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Manage Contacts
You can then select:
Enable this option to have SYNC 3 periodically re-download your phonebook to keep your contact list up todate.Auto-Download Contacts
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