bluetooth LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Getting to Know Your System
The SYNC 3 system allows you to interactwith a variety of features using thetouchscreen and voice commands. Byintegrating with your Bluetooth-enabledphone, the touchscreen provides easyinteraction with audio, multimedia, climatecontrol, navigation, and your phone's SYNC3 compatible apps.
Using the Touchscreen
To operate the touchscreen, you can simplytouch the item or option that you want toselect. The button changes color when youselect it.
The SYNC 3 layout allows you to quicklyselect the feature you wish to use.
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DescriptionItemCallout
This shows the temperature the driver selects through the climate control system.Driver TemperatureA
When you activate the heated steering wheel option on the touch screen, this icondisplays. It only displays when there is not a physical button for the heated steeringwheel.
Heated steering wheelB
(If equipped)
When the passenger's temperature has been adjusted and is no longer linked to thedriver's temperature, it displays here.Passenger TemperatureC
This icon displays when your phone's microphone is muted. A caller cannot hear you.Microphone MuteD
This icon displays when the audio system is muted.MuteE
This icon appears when SYNC 3 receives a software update. Pressing the icon showsmore details about the new software.DownloadF
This icon appears if a Wi-Fi network is connected.Wi-FiG
An available Wi-Fi network is within range.Wi-Fi in RangeH
This icon displays the phone signal strength and the roaming signal strength.Signal StrengthI
This icon displays when you receive a text message on your phone.Text MessageJ
This icon displays when 911 Assist is set to off and your phone is connected to SYNC.911 Assist OffK
This icon displays when the phone call is active.In-CallL
This icon displays to show an active Bluetooth connection.BluetoothM
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Messages may also appear in the status barto provide you with notifications. You canselect the message to view the associatedfeature.
Feature Bar
FunctionsFeature Bar Item
Allows you to control the media playing in your vehicle. You cancontrol all audio features including AM, FM and satellite radio, CDs,and media streaming over a Bluetooth device or through a USBconnection.
Audio
Allows you to adjust the temperature, fan speed and airflow withinthe vehicle.Climate
Allows you to make calls, receive calls, and access the phonebookof your connected device.Phone
Allows you to see your vehicle's location on a virtual road map, getdriving directions to your destination and find points of interest alongyour route.
Navigation
(If equipped)
Connect and control SYNC 3 compatible apps running on your iPhoneor android device. Also, access built-in additional features such asSiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (if equipped).
Apps
You can customize your system with various settings for the touch-screen display, feature preferences, and how you want to interactwith your vehicle.
Settings
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InformationOption
If you are on a call, the call information is displayed on the information display.
If you are receiving a call, you can accept it by selecting OK on the right-hand steering wheel controls.
* Depending on your vehicle options, all of these choices may not display.
Use the OK and arrow buttons on the rightside of your steering wheel to scroll throughthe available modes. The available optionsdepend on the cluster screen.
The selection menu expands and differentoptions appear.
•Press the up and down arrows to scrollthrough the modes.
•Press the right arrow to enter the mode,use the left arrow to exit the mode.
•Press the up and down arrows to makeadjustments within the chosen mode.
•Press OK to confirm your selection.
Note:If your vehicle is not equipped withnavigation, compass appears in the displayinstead of navigation. If you press the rightarrow to go into the compass menu, you cansee the compass graphic. The compassdisplays the direction in which the vehicle istraveling, not true direction (for example, ifthe vehicle is traveling west, the middle ofthe compass graphic displays west; northdisplays to the left of west though its truedirection is to the right of west).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use different controls onyour steering wheel to interact with thetouchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Mute: Mute the audio output.
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Pressagain to stop the voice prompt andimmediately begin speaking. Press and holdto end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a call orswitch between calls.
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Note:Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.
Note:If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones. If911 Assist is switched off and the phone isconnected to SYNC, an icon displays on thestatus bar.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding kneeairbags and rear inflatable safety belts [ifequipped]) or activates the fuel pumpshut-off, your SYNC-equipped vehicle maybe able to contact emergency services bydialing 911 through a paired and connectedBluetooth-enabled phone. You can learnmore about the 911 Assist feature, by visiting:
Website
www.owner.lincoln.comwww.syncmyride.ca
Website
www.syncmaroute.ca
For important information about airbagdeployment and the fuel pump shut-offplease see the Supplementary Restrains andRoadside Emergencies sections of yourowner manual.
To switch 911 Assist on and off please viewthe settings information. See Settings (page480).
To make sure that 911 Assist works correctly:
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth-enabled and compatible cellphone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the time ofthe incident.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery power andbe located in the U.S., Canada or in aterritory in which 911 is the emergencynumber.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (the triggersfor 911 Assist). If a connected cell phonesustains damage or loses its connection toSYNC during a crash, SYNC will search forand try to connect to a previously paired cellphone; SYNC will then attempt to call theemergency services.
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•Do not leave playing devices in yourvehicle during extreme conditions as itcould cause them damage. See yourdevice's user guide for furtherinformation.
•For your safety, some SYNC 3 functionsare speed-dependent. Their use is limitedto when your vehicle is traveling atspeeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Make surethat you review your device's manualbefore using it with SYNC 3.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be toodifficult to use while your vehicle is movingso they are restricted from use unless yourvehicle is stationary.
•Screens crowded with information, suchas Point of Interest reviews and ratings,SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link sportsscores, movie times or ski conditions.
•Any action that requires you to use akeyboard is restricted, such as enteringa navigation destination or editinginformation.
•All lists are limited so the user can viewfewer entries (such as phone contacts orrecent phone call entries).
See the following table for more specificexamples.
Restricted features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.Cellular Phone
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts and recent phone calls.
Editing the keypad code.System Functionality
Enabling Valet Mode.
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park assist are active.
Editing Wi-Fi settings.Wi-Fi
Editing the list of wireless networks.
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Audio Voice Commands
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that foraudio voice commands it can be the name
of a Sirius channel or a channel number, aradio frequency number, or the name of anartist, album, song or a genre.
To control the media features, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
DescriptionVoice command
You can say the Sirius channel name or number such as "Sirius channel 16".1Sirius Channel ___
You can also turn to a Sirius channel by saying the channel's name, such as "The Pulse".
Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM frequency such as "FM 88.7" or "AM1580".AM ___
FM ___
Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequency such as “FM 88.7 HD 1”.1FM ___ HD ___
Allows you to listen to music on your Bluetooth connected device.Bluetooth Audio
Allows you to listen to music on your USB connected device.USB
For USB audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, song or a genreto listen to that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this optionis available. For example, you could say "Play artist, The Beatles" or "Play song,Penny Lane".
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Artist ___
Play Album ___
Play Podcast ___
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DescriptionVoice command
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
For USB audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, or a genre tobrowse by that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this optionis available. For example you can say "Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk".
Browse ___
1 This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands
You can control the temperature of thevehicle using voice commands.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that forclimate voice commands it can be thedesired degrees for the temperature setting.
To adjust the temperature, say:
DescriptionVoice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F (15.5–29.5°C).Set Temperature ___
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connectyour Bluetooth enabled phone to the system.
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Message and descriptionMessage
SourcesA
Direct TuneB
Message and descriptionMessage
C Presets
Note:Your vehicle may allow you to savepresets from different audio sources on thesame page.
You can access these options using thetouchscreen or voice commands.
Sources
Press this button to select the source ofmedia you want to listen to.
Menu item
AM
FM
*SIRIUS
*CD
The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.USB
Bluetooth Stereo
If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they display here as individual source selections.Apps
* This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.
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Bluetooth Stereo or USB
Bluetooth Stereo and USB allow you to
access media that you store on yourBluetooth device or USB device such asmusic, audio books or podcasts.
The following buttons are available for Bluetooth and USB:
FunctionButton
Pressing the repeat button toggles the repeat setting through three modes: repeat off (button nothighlighted), repeat all (button highlighted) and repeat track (button highlighted with a small numberone).
Repeat
Play the tracks in random order.Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause orplay buttons to control the audio playback.
To get more information about the currentlyplaying track, press the cover art or Infobutton.
For some devices, SYNC 3 is able to provide30-second skip buttons when you listen toaudio books or podcasts. These buttonsallow you to skip forward or backward withina track.
While playing audio from a USB device youcan look for certain music by selecting thefollowing:
FunctionButton
If available, displays the list of tracks in the Now Playing playlist.Browse
This option, which is available under browse, allows you to play alltracks or to filter the available media into one of the below categories.New Search
Play All
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