Audio system LINCOLN MKC 2017 User Guide

Note:
The touch system controls most of the
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CD slot: Insert a CD.
A
Eject:
Press to eject a CD.
B
TUNE:
In radio mode, adjust to manually search through the radio frequency band. In SIRIUS \
mode, the system selects the previous
or next channel. If you select a specific category (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), turn to find the previous or next channel in the sele\
cted
category.
C
Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse:
In radio mode, select a frequency band and press either button. The system stops at t\
he first
station it finds in that direction. In CD mode, press to select the next or previous track. Press and hold to move qui\
ckly forward or
backward through the current track.
D
Volume and Power:
Press to switch the system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.
E
MEDIA HUB
(If Equipped)
You can locate the media hub inside the
center console or on the instrument panel. See your SYNC information.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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. Getting to Know Your System
The SYNC 3 system allows you to interact
with a variety of features using the
touchscreen and voice commands. By
integrating with your Bluetooth-enabled
phone, the touchscreen provides easy
interaction with audio, multimedia, climate
control, navigation, and your phone's SYNC
3 compatible apps.
Using the Touchscreen
To operate the touchscreen, you can simply
touch the item or option that you want to
select. The button changes color when you
select it.
The SYNC 3 layout allows you to quickly
select the feature you wish to use.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current system activi\
ties including climate
settings, voice commands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status Bar
A
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it takes you to the home screen view.
Home
B
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually or have it controlled by the vehicle's
GPS location. See Settings (page 434).
Clock
C
This displays the current outside temperature.
Outside Temperature
D
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a feature.
Feature Bar
E
The touchscreen allows you quick access to
all of your comfort, navigation,
communication and entertainment options.
Using the status and feature bar you can
quickly select the feature you want to use. Note:
Your system is equipped with a feature
that allows you to access and control audio
features for 10 minutes after you switch the
ignition off (and no doors open). The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the status bar
depending on market, vehicle options and
current operation. If a feature is not active,
the icon does not display. Certain icons may
move to the left or right depending on what
options are active.
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Description
Item
Callout
This shows the temperature the driver selects through the climate contro\
l system.
Driver Temperature
A
When you activate the heated steering wheel option on the touch screen, \
this icon
displays. It only displays when there is not a physical button for the h\
eated steering
wheel.
Heated steering wheel
B
(If equipped)
When the passenger's temperature has been adjusted and is no longer linked to the
driver's temperature, it displays here. If Dual is turned off and the temperatures are
linked, the passenger's temperature does not display.
Passenger Temperature
C
This icon displays when your phone's microphone is muted. A caller cannot hear you.
Microphone Mute
D
This icon displays when the audio system is muted.
Mute
E
This icon appears when SYNC 3 receives a software update. Pressing the icon shows
more details about the new software.
Download
F
This icon appears if a Wi-Fi network is connected.
Wi-Fi
G
An available Wi-Fi network is within range.
Wi-Fi in Range
H
This icon displays when your cell phone is roaming.
Roaming
I
This icon displays when you receive a text message on your phone.
Text Message
J
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Note:
If your vehicle is not equipped with
navigation, compass appears in the display
instead of navigation. If you press the right
arrow to go into the compass menu, you can
see the compass graphic. The compass
displays the direction in which the vehicle is
traveling, not true direction (for example, if
the vehicle is traveling west, the middle of
the compass graphic displays west; north
displays to the left of west though its true
direction is to the right of west).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you can use different controls on
your steering wheel to interact with the
touchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Mute:
Mute the audio output.
Voice:
Press to start a voice session. Press
again to stop the voice prompt and
immediately begin speaking. Press and hold
to end a voice session. SEEK NEXT:
•
While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
• While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets.
• While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CD
mode, press to seek between songs or
press and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT:
Press to answer a call or
switch between calls.
PHONE REJECT: Press to end a call or reject
an incoming call.
Note: On some models, SEEK NEXT may be
combined with
PHONE REJECT and SEEK
PREVIOUS may be combined with PHONE
ACCEPT.
M:
Touch the control repeatedly to switch
between media sources (modes).
See
Steering Wheel (page 78). Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you may also have these controls
on your instrument panel:
•
Power:
Switch the audio system on and
off.
• VOL:
Control the volume of playing
audio.
• Seek
and Tune: Use as you normally
would in audio modes.
• Eject:
Eject a CD from the audio system.
• SOURCE
or MEDIA: Press repeatedly to
advance through available media modes.
• SOUND:
Press to access the Sound
menu where you can adjust sound and
other audio settings.
• 1-6:
Press and hold to store or press to
select an AM, FM or SIRIUS memory
preset.
See Audio System (page 362).
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Home screen display
Tile
Item
Shows the active media source.
Audio
A
If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the compas\
s.
The name of the connected phone appears on the screen. The status of the\
phone features also
appear. This includes signal strength, battery charge, 911 assist setting state (On or Off ), text messaging
and roaming.
Phone
B
This map displays your current location or current route in real time.
*
Navigation
C
When you have navigation active, you also see the next turn and the length of time and distance to
your destination.
If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the audio \
information.
* If equipped.
You can touch any of the feature displays to
access that feature.
Anytime you select the home button, the
system returns you to this screen. USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voice
commands, to control features like audio and
climate controls. By using voice commands,
you can keep your hands on the wheel and
your eyes on the road.
You can access each feature controlled by
SYNC 3 through a variety of commands. To activate the SYNC 3 voice
commands push the voice button
on the steering wheel and wait for
the prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it can
be the name of anything, such as artist, the
name of contact or number. The context and
the description of the command tell you what
to say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work for
every feature, these commands are:
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Audio Voice Commands
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
audio voice commands it can be the name
of a Sirius channel or a channel number, a
radio frequency number, or the name of an
artist, album, song or a genre.
To control the media features, press the voice button and when prompted, \
say: Description
Voice command
You can say the Sirius channel name or number such as "Sirius channel 16"\
.
You can also just say the name of a Sirius station such as "The Pulse".
*
Sirius Channel ___
Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM frequency such as "88.7 FM" or
"1580 AM".
AM ___
FM ___
Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequency such as “88.7 FM HD 1” .
*
FM ___ 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 genre
to listen to that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this option
is 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 ___
Play Song ___
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Description
Voice command
Play Audiobook ___ For USB audio only, you can say the name of an artist, album, or a genre to
browse by that selection. Your system must finish indexing before this option
is available. For example you can say "Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk".
Browse ___
* This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature setting.
To adjust the temperature, say: Description
Voice command
Adjust the temperature between 59.0°F (15°C)-86.0°F (30°C).
Climate Set Temperature ___
Climate Help
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connect
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AM/FM Radio
Tuning a Station
You can use the tune or seek controls on the
radio bezel to select a station.
To tune a station using the touchscreen,
select:
Menu item
Direct Tune
A pop up appears, allowing you to type in
the frequency of a station. You can only enter
a valid station for the source you are
currently listening to.
You can press the backspace button to
delete the previously entered number. Once you have entered the station's call
numbers, you can select: Action and description
Menu item
Press to begin
playing the station
you have entered.
Enter
Press to exit without
changing the station.
Cancel
Presets
To set a new preset, tune to the station and
then press and hold one of the memory
preset buttons. The audio mutes briefly while
the system saves the station and then
returns.
There are two preset banks available for AM
and three banks for FM. To access additional
presets, tap the preset button. The indicator
on the preset button shows which bank of
presets you are currently viewing. SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)
Note:
This feature may not be available in
all markets and requires an active
subscription. SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription-based
satellite radio service that broadcasts a
variety of music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming. Your
factory-installed SIRIUS satellite radio system
includes hardware and a limited subscription
term that begins on the date of sale or lease
of your vehicle. See an authorized dealer for
availability.
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