LINCOLN MKX 2017 Owners Manual

Action and Description
Menu Item
Text Messaging
You can then select: No sound plays when a message comes to your phone.
No Alert (Silence)
You can select one of the three available notification sounds.
When enabled, a voice prompt alerts you when you receive a new message.
Voice Readout
You can enable and disable the following options as well: Action and Description
Menu Item
When enabled, vehicle audio (such as radio or apps) is muted for the d\
uration of the phone call even when
the phone call is in privacy.
Mute Audio in Privacy
When enabled, an alert displays that your phone is roaming when you atte\
mpt to place a call.
Roaming Warning
When enabled, a message displays when the battery on your phone is runni\
ng low.
Low Battery Notification
911 Assist
Note: This service is only available in the
United States and Canada. Select this button to modify the on or off
setting for this feature. If the mobile phone
’s
contacts have been downloaded, you can
adjust the following option:
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Action and Description
Menu Item
You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device's phonebook as emergency contacts for quick
access at the end of the 911 Assist call process.
Set Emergency Contacts
Radio
This button is available if a Radio source such
as AM or FM is the active media source.
Pressing the button allows you to access the
following features: Action and Description
Menu Item
Activation of this feature allows you to listen to HD radio broadcasts.
FM HD Radio
AM HD Radio
(Dependent on current
radio source, If Available)
This feature is available when FM Radio is your active media source. Activate this feature to have the system
display radio text.
Radio Text
Refresh
Autoset Presets (AST)
Selecting this option stores the six strongest stations in your current \
location to the last preset bank of the
currently tuned source.
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Navigation
You can adjust many of the Navigation
preferences by selecting the following
menus.
Map Preferences Action and Description
Menu Item
Map Preferences
Then select any of the following: When this option is active, the system shows 3D renderings of buildings.
3D City Model
When enabled, your vehicle ’s previously traveled route displays with white dots.
Breadcrumbs
Enable this feature to display up to 3 POI icons on the navigation map.
POI Icons
Select POIs
Once this feature is activated you can select the icons you want display\
ed
by selecting:
This menu allows you to choose which incident icons you would like to have displayed on the navigation map.
Incident Map Icons
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Route Preferences
Second Level Messages, Actions and Descriptions
Menu Item
Route Preferences
Then select any of the following: Choose to have the system display your chosen route type.
Preferred Route
Eco
Fastest
Shortest
Bypass route selection in destination programming. The system only calcu\
lates one route based on your preferred
route setting.
Always Use ___ Route
When activated, the system uses your selected route type to calculate on\
ly one route to the desired destination.
The system selects High Occupancy Vehicle or car pool lanes when providing route guidance.
Use HOV Lanes
The system searches for and displays available parking locations as you \
approach your destination.
Automatically Find Parking
Select a level of cost for the calculated Eco Route. The higher the setting, the longer the time allotment is for
the route.
Eco Time Penalty
Enable or disable considering traffic information when planning a route. The system can find a faster route based
on heavy traffic flow information or detect a Road Closed incident and find a detour route if possible.
Dynamic Route Guidance
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Navigation Preferences
Action and Description
Menu Item
Navigation Preferences You can adjust how the system provides prompts.
Guidance Prompts
Then select any of the following:
Voice and Tones
Voice Only
Tones Only
Mobile Apps
You can enable the control of compatible
mobile apps running on your Bluetooth or
USB device on SYNC 3. In order to enable
mobile apps, SYNC 3 requires user consent
to send and receive app authorization
information and updates using the data plan
associated with the connected device. The connected devices sends data to Ford
in the United States. The encrypted
information includes your VIN, SYNC 3
module number, anonymous usage statistics
and debugging information. Updates may
take place automatically.
Note:
Not all Mobile Apps are compatible
with the system. Note:
Standard data rates will apply. Ford
is not responsible for any additional charges
you may receive from your service provider,
when your vehicle sends or receives data
through the connected device. This includes
any additional charges incurred due to
driving in areas when roaming out of a home
network.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Enable or disable the use of mobile apps on
SYNC 3.
On
Mobile Apps
Off Disabling mobile apps in the settings menu
disables automatic updates and the use of
mobile apps on SYNC 3.
You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settings menu.
Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options: This provides information on the current state of available app updates.\
Update Mobile Apps
There are three possible statuses: Updating Mobile Apps\b
Up-To-Date
Update Needed
The system is trying to receive an update.
No update is required.
The system has detected a new app
requiring authorization or a general
permissions update is required.
Select this button if an update is required and
you want to request this update manually. For
example, when your mobile device is connected
to a Wi-Fi hotspot, select:
Request Update
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Request Update
Grant or deny permissions to all apps at once.
All Apps
Grant or deny an individual app particular permissions. App permissions \
are organized into groups. By pressing
the info book icon, you can see which signals are included in each group\
.
There may also be SYNC 3
enabled apps listed under
these options.
Note: Ford and Lincoln are not responsible
or liable for any damages or loss of privacy
relating to usage of an app, or dissemination
of any vehicle data that you approve Ford
and Lincoln to provide to an app. General
Access and adjust the system settings, voice
features, as well as phone, navigation and
wireless settings. Menu Item
Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanish or French.
Language
Select to display units in kilometers or miles.
Distance
Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Temperature
Select to have the system beep to confirm choices made through the touch\
-
screen.
Touch Screen Beep
When you activate this option, the system automatically updates when you\
have
an available Internet connection through a Wi-Fi network or mobile conne\
ction.
Automatic System Updates
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Menu Item
Information pertaining to the system and its software.
About
Documentation of the software license for the system.
Software Licenses
Select to restore factory defaults. This erases all personal settings an\
d personal
data.
Master Reset
Wi-Fi
You can adjust the following: Action and Description
Menu Item
Enable this option to connect to Wi-Fi for SYNC 3 vehicle software updates.
Wi-Fi
This provides you with a list of available Wi-Fi networks within range.
View Available Networks
Clicking on a network from the list allows you to connect or disconnect \
from that network. The system may
require a security code to connect.
When you click the information button next to a network, more informatio\
n about the network displays such
as the signal strength, connection status and security type.
The system alerts you when your vehicle is parked and a Wi-Fi network is within range if SYNC is not already
connected.
Wi-Fi Available Notifications
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Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Tap a color once to active ambient lighting.
This sets the color to the highest intensity.
You can drag the colors up and down to
increase or decrease the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press the
active color once or drag the active color all
the way down to zero intensity. Vehicle
Note:
You vehicle may not have all of these
features.
You can select the following features to
update their settings. Door Keypad Code
Select this button to add or erase a personal
door keypad code. To add or erase a
personal code, you first need to enter the
five-digit factory set code. You can find this
code on the owner's wallet card in the glove
box or from your authorized dealer.
Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Message
Camera Settings
Then select from the following: You can enable or disable this option using the slider.
Rear Camera Delay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parki\
ng aids chapter of your owner manual.
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Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menu
shows you the ESN number for your system.
You need this number for certain
registrations such as Satellite Radio.
Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.
Brightness
You can select:
Mode
The screen automatically switches between day and night modes based on t\
he outside
light level.
Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhance daytime viewing.
Day
The screen displays with a darker background to make nighttime viewing easier.
Night
The screen goes black and does not display anything. To switch the screen back on,
simply tap the screen.
Off
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness based on \
ambient lighting conditions.
Auto Dim
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settings by
selecting the following options.
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