LINCOLN MKZ 2020 Owners Manual

Action
Condition
Message
Use the channel guide to turn off the Lock or
Skip function on that station.
All the channels in the selected category are
either skipped or locked.
None found
Check Channel Guide
No action required.
SiriusXM has updated the channels available
for your vehicle.
Subscription Updated
USB PORT 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. The USB Port is below the climate control
and in the center console.
You can use the USB port to play media and
charge a device.
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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.
About SYNC
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands and a touchscreen.
The system provides easy interaction with
audio, phone, navigation, mobile apps and
settings. Note:
You can switch the system on and use
it for up to an hour without switching the
ignition on.
Note: You can use the system after you
switch the ignition off for up to 10 minutes or
until you open a door.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. Their use is limited to
when your vehicle speed is less than 3 mph
(5 km/h)
. Using the Touchscreen Status bar.
A
Home screen.
B
Clock.
See Settings (page 451).
C
Outside air temperature.
D
Feature bar.
E
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Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
Automatic crash notification system
off.
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Vehicle data sharing active. Vehicle location sharing active.
Vehicle data and location sharing
active.
Feature Bar Select to use the radio, a USB, a
media player or a Bluetooth
device. See Entertainment (page
423). Select to adjust climate settings
See
Climate (page 435).
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell phone.
See
Phone (page 438).
Select to use the navigation
system. See Navigation (page
440).
Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device.
See Apps (page
448). Select to adjust system settings.
See
Settings (page 451).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See
Cleaning the Interior (page 328).
Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
1. Go to the SYNC update page on the regional website.
2. Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed on
the website.
4. Follow the instructions provided to download the update to the USB drive.
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Installing an Update
Note:
You can use the system when an
installation is in progress.
1. Disconnect all other USB devices from the USB ports.
2. Connect the USB drive with the update to a USB port.
Note: Installation starts automatically within
a few minutes.
Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi Network
Connection
Switching Automatic System Updates On Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Automatic Updates.
2. Switch
Automatic System Updates on.
The system is now set to check for and
receive system updates when it is connected
to a Wi-Fi network. Note:
You can use the system when a
download is in progress.
Note: If the system is disconnected from the
Wi-Fi network when a download is in
progress, the download continues the next
time the system is connected to a Wi-Fi
network.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
See
Wi-Fi Hotspot (page 398).
Additional Information and Assistance
For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer or refer to the local
website.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands. This allows you to
keep your hands on the steering wheel and
focus on what is in front of you. Press the voice control button on
the steering wheel and wait for the
voice prompt.
Note: Press the voice control button again
to interrupt a voice prompt and begin
speaking.
Note: Turn the volume control when a voice
prompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note: Press and hold the voice control
button on the steering wheel to use Siri on
your iOS device.
The following voice commands are designed
to help you from any screen:
• List of Commands
• Help
The following tables list some of the more
frequently used voice commands. For a
complete list of voice commands, refer to
our website.
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General
Description
Voice Command
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature. 1
___ List of Commands
Cancel an active voice session.
Cancel
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1
___ Help
Return to the previous screen.
Go back
Go to the main menu.
Main Menu
Go to the next page.
Next Page
Go to the previous page.
Previous Page
1 Add the name of the feature to the command.
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Entertainment
Audio Source
Description
Voice Command
Use the radio.
Radio
Use the CD player.
CD Player
Use a Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Stereo
Use a USB or media player.
USB
Radio Description
Voice Command
Listen to AM radio.
AM
Tune to a specific AM frequency.1
AM ___
Listen to SiriusXM radio.2
Sirius Channel ___
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Description
Voice Command
Listen to FM radio.
FM
Tune to a specific FM frequency.1
FM ___
1 Add the radio frequency to two decimal places to the command.
2 You can say the Sirius channel name or number such as "Sirius Channel 16"\
or "Sirius The Pulse".
USB and Media Player Description
Voice Command
Play your music by category.1
Play Album ___
Play Artist ___
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
Play Podcast ___
Browse music on a USB device.
Browse All Albums
Browse All Artists
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Description
Voice Command
Browse All Audiobooks
Browse All Genres
Browse All Playlists
Browse All Podcasts
Browse All Songs
Browse your music by category on a USB device.1
Browse Album ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Podcast ___
1 Add an album name, artist name, audiobook name, genre name, playlist name, podcast name or track name to the command. Say the name
exactly as it appears on your device.
Climate (If Equipped)
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.
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To adjust the temperature, say:
Description
Voice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F (15.5–29.5°C).
Set Temperature ___
Phone Description
Voice Command
Pair a cell phone or Bluetooth enabled device.
Pair Phone
Redial the last number that you dialed.
Redial
Dial a number.1
Dial ___
Call a specific contact from your phonebook.2
Call ___
Call a specific contact from your phonebook at a specific location. 3
Call ___ ___
Listen to a text message.
Listen to Message
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Description
Voice Command
Listen to a specific text message from a list of text messages.
Listen to Message ___
Reply to the last text message.
Reply to Message
1 Add the number you want to dial to the command.
2 Add a contact name from your phonebook to the command. Say the first and\
last name of your contact exactly as it appears on your device .
3 Add a contact name and location from your phonebook to the command. Say \
the first and last name of your contact exactly as it appears
on your device.
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