LINCOLN MKC 2018 Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and injury.We strongly recommend that you useextreme caution when using any device thatmay 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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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current system activities including climatesettings, voice commands and phone functions such as text messages.Status BarA
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it takes you to the home screen view.HomeB
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually or have it controlled by the vehicle'sGPS location. See Settings (page 438).ClockC
This displays the current outside temperature.Outside TemperatureD
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a feature.Feature BarE
The touchscreen allows you quick access toall of your comfort, navigation,communication and entertainment options.Using the status and feature bar you canquickly select the feature you want to use.
Note:Your system is equipped with a featurethat allows you to access and control audiofeatures for 10 minutes after you switch theignition off (and no doors open).
The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the status bardepending on market, vehicle options andcurrent operation. If a feature is not active,the icon does not display. Certain icons maymove to the left or right depending on whatoptions are active.
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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. If Dual is turned off and the temperatures arelinked, the passenger's temperature does not display.
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
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DescriptionItemCallout
This icon displays when 911 Assist is set to off and your phone is connected to SYNC.911 Assist OffK
This icon displays when a phone call is active.In-CallL
This icon displays to show an active Bluetooth connection.BluetoothM
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
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FunctionsFeature Bar Item
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
If your vehicle is a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric this is also whereyour settings and power information is located.
You can customize your system with various settings for the touch-screen display, feature preferences, and how you want to interactwith your vehicle.
Settings
Cleaning the Touchscreen
You can remove fingerprints with a dry,clean, soft cloth.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,apply a small amount of alcohol to the clothand try to clean it again.
Note: Do not use detergent or any type ofsolvent to clean the touchscreen.
Note:Do not pour or spray alcohol onto thetouchscreen.
Using Voice Recognition
Using voice commands allows you to keepyour hands on the wheel and focus on whatis in front of you. The system providesfeedback through audible tones, prompts,questions and spoken confirmationsdepending on the situation and the chosenlevel of interaction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions(confirmation prompts) when it is not sure ofyour request or when there are multiplepossible responses to your request.
When using voice commands, words andicons may appear in the status bar indicatingthe status of the voice command session.See Using Voice Recognition (page 387).
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Accessing and Adjusting ModesThrough Your Vehicle InformationDisplay (If Equipped)
Depending on your vehicle and selected
options you may be able to control some ofthe SYNC 3 features on your informationdisplay. The features are visible in the centerof the display (A).
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You can make the following adjustmentsusing the information display SYNC 3 screen:
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InformationOption
Information for current audio playing.Audio
Select source.
View current road and speed limit (if information is available).Navigation
View current route, next turn, time to your destination (depending on cluster level), distance to destination (depending oncluster level), and ability to cancel route.
If you do not have an active navigation route programed, the compass is shown.
If you are not on a call, a call can be made by selecting: *Phone
Missed callsOutgoing callsIncoming callsAll callsQuick dial
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 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.
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