Lincoln MKX (2018 year). Instruction - part 26

Action and Description

Menu Item

Item

This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current system activities 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 instructionly or have it controlled by the vehicle's
GPS location.  See Settings (page 474).

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 control 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 heated 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 the phone signal strength and the roaming signal strength.

Signal Strength

I

This icon displays when you receive a text message on your phone.

Text Message

J

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Description

Item

Callout

This icon displays when 911 Assist is set to off and your phone is connected to SYNC.

911 Assist Off

K

This icon displays when a phone call is active.

In-Call

L

This icon displays to show an active Bluetooth connection.

Bluetooth

M

Messages may also appear in the status bar
to provide you with notifications. You can
select the message to view the associated
feature.

Feature Bar

Functions

Feature Bar Item

Allows you to control the media playing in your vehicle. You can
control all audio features including AM, FM and satellite radio, CDs,
and media streaming over a Bluetooth device or through a USB
connection.

Audio

Allows you to adjust the temperature, fan speed and airflow within
the vehicle.

Climate

Allows you to make calls, receive calls, and access the phonebook
of your connected device.

Phone

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Functions

Feature Bar Item

Allows you to see your vehicle's location on a virtual road map, get
driving directions to your destination and find points of interest along
your route.

Navigation

(If equipped)

Connect and control SYNC 3 compatible apps running on your iphone
or android device. Also, access built-in additional features such as
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (if equipped).

Apps

If your vehicle is a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric this is also where
your 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 interact
with 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 cloth
and try to clean it again.

Note:  Do not use detergent or any type of
solvent to clean the touchscreen.

Note: Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the
touchscreen.

Using Voice Recognition

Using voice commands allows you to keep
your hands on the wheel and focus on what
is in front of you. The system provides
feedback through audible tones, prompts,
questions and spoken confirmations
depending on the situation and the chosen
level of interaction (voice settings).

The system also asks short questions
(confirmation prompts) when it is not sure of
your request or when there are multiple
possible responses to your request.

When using voice commands, words and
icons may appear in the status bar indicating
the status of the voice command session.
See Using Voice Recognition (page 424).

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Accessing and Adjusting Modes
Through Your Vehicle Information
Display

 (If Equipped)

Depending on your vehicle and selected

options you may be able to control some of
the SYNC 3 features on your information
display. The features are visible in the center
of the display (A).

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You can make the following adjustments
using the information display SYNC 3 screen:

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Information

Option

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 on
cluster 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 calls

Outgoing calls

Incoming calls

All calls

Quick 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 right
side of your steering wheel to scroll through
the available modes.

The selection menu expands and different
options appear.
•

Press the up and down arrows to scroll
through 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 make
adjustments within the chosen mode.

•

Press OK to confirm your selection.

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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 88).

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 401).

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DISP: Switch the display on or off. You
can also touch the screen to switch the
display back on.

•

Temperature, fan and climate control
buttons: Control the temperature, fan
speed or settings of the climate control
system.  See Climate Control (page 145).

911 Assist

WARNINGS

Unless the 911 Assist setting is set on
before a crash, the system will not dial

for help which could delay response time,
potentially increasing the risk of serious
injury or death after a crash.

Do not wait for 911 Assist to make an
emergency call if you can do it yourself.

Dial emergency services immediately to
avoid delayed response time which could
increase the risk of serious injury or death
after a crash. If you do not hear 911 Assist
within five seconds of the crash, the system
or phone may be damaged or non-functional.

WARNINGS

Always place your phone in a secure
location in your vehicle so it does not

become a projectile or get damaged in a
crash. Failure to do so may cause serious
injury to someone or damage the phone
which could prevent 911 Assist from working
properly.

Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature must be
set on before the incident.

Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature only
operates in the U.S., Canada or in a territory
in which 911 is the emergency number.

Note: Before setting this feature on, make
sure that you read the 911 Assist Privacy
Notice later in this section for important
information.

Note: If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,
that setting applies for all paired phones. If
911 Assist is switched off and the phone is
connected to SYNC, an icon displays on the
status bar.

Note: Every phone operates differently.
While SYNC 911 Assist works with most
cellular phones, some may have trouble
using this feature.

If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding knee
airbags and rear inflatable safety belts [if
equipped]) or activates the fuel pump
shut-off, your SYNC-equipped vehicle may
be able to contact emergency services by
dialing 911 through a paired and connected
Bluetooth-enabled phone. You can learn
more about the 911 Assist feature, by visiting:

Website

www.owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca

For important information about airbag
deployment and the fuel pump shut-off
please see the Supplementary Restrains and
Roadside Emergencies sections of your
owner instruction.

To switch 911 Assist on and off please view
the settings information. See Settings (page
474).

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To make sure that 911 Assist works correctly:
•

SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.

•

The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.

•

You must pair and connect a
Bluetooth-enabled and compatible cell
phone to SYNC.

•

A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone
must have the ability to make and
maintain an outgoing call at the time of
the incident.

•

A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone
must have adequate network coverage,
battery power and signal strength.

•

The vehicle must have battery power and
be located in the U.S., Canada or in a
territory in which 911 is the emergency
number.

In the Event of a Crash

Not all crashes will deploy an airbag or
activate the fuel pump shut-off (the triggers
for 911 Assist). If a connected cell phone
sustains damage or loses its connection to
SYNC during a crash, SYNC will search for
and try to connect to a previously paired cell
phone; SYNC will then attempt to call the
emergency services.

Before making the call:
•

SYNC provides a short window of time
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call. If
you fail to cancel the call, SYNC attempts
to dial 911.

•

SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call 911,
to cancel the call, press Cancel on your
screen or press and hold the phone
button on your steering wheel."

If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and then
the occupant(s) in your vehicle is able to talk
with the operator. Be prepared to provide
your name, phone number and location
immediately, because not all 911 systems are
capable of receiving this information
electronically.

911 Assist May Not Work If

•

Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.

•

The vehicle's battery or the SYNC system
has no power.

•

The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.

911 Assist Privacy Notice

When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of the
fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
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of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911
operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most appropriate
emergency services. If you do not want to
disclose this information, do not switch the
feature on.

Safety 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.

•

Do not attempt to service or repair the
system.  Have an authorized dealer
check your vehicle.

•

Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Place cords and cables out
of the way, so they do not interfere with
the operation of pedals, seats,
compartments or safe driving abilities.

•

Do not leave playing devices in your
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. See your
device's user guide for further
information.

•

For your safety, some SYNC 3 functions
are speed-dependent. Their use is limited
to when your vehicle is traveling at
speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Make sure
that you review your device's instruction
before using it with SYNC 3.

Speed-restricted Features

Some features of this system may be too
difficult to use while your vehicle is moving
so they are restricted from use unless your
vehicle is stationary.

•

Screens crowded with information, such
as Points of Interest reviews and ratings,
SiriusXM Travel Link sports information,
or ski condition search areas.

•

Any action that requires you to use a
keyboard is restricted, such as entering
a navigation destination or editing
information.

•

All lists are limited so the user can view
fewer entries (such as phone contacts or
recent phone call entries).

See the following table for more specific
examples.

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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.

Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.

Viewing received text messages.

Text Messages

Using the keyboard to enter a destination.

Navigation

Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or Avoid Areas.

Creating a SYNC Owner Account

Why do I need a SYNC owner account?

•

Essential for keeping up with the latest
software and connected features.

•

Access to customer support for any
questions you may have.

•

Maintain account permissions.

Visit the website to sign up and register.

Website

www.owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca

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Website

www.syncmaroute.ca

Lincoln Connect with Lincoln Way

With a Lincoln Connect-equipped vehicle,
you can use Lincoln Way® to track your
vehicle’s location and remotely access
vehicle features such as start, lock and
unlock and vehicle status including fuel level
and approximate mileage. You can also
schedule specific times to remotely start your
vehicle so it’s ready to hit the road as soon
as you are. Lincoln Way® is available through
a free download via the Apple App Store®
or Google Play™. Message and data rates
may apply. Services may be limited by mobile
phone network coverage area.

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Updating Your System

You can choose to download the update
onto a USB drive or use Wi-Fi to deliver
automatic updates.

USB Updates

To use the USB update you need to log into
your owner account and visit the SYNC
software update page.

Website

www.owner.lincoln.com
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca

The website notifies you if an update is
available. You can then select to download
the update.

You will need an empty USB drive. Please
check the website for minimum
requirements. Once you have inserted the
USB drive into your computer, choose to start
the download. Follow the instructions
provided to download the files to the USB
drive.

The installation of most files occurs in the
background, and does not interrupt your use
of the system. Navigation updates cannot be
installed in the background, because the files
are too large.

To install the update in your vehicle, remove
anything that is plugged in the USB ports on
the media hub and plug in the USB drive
containing the update. When the USB drive
is plugged in, the installation should begin
immediately. After a successful installation,
the update is available the next time the
vehicle is started.

Please reference the website for any further
actions.

Updating Over Wi-Fi

To update your System over Wi-Fi your
vehicle must be within the range of a Wi-Fi
access point. Data rates may apply.

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To connect your system to Wi-Fi, select:

Menu Item

Settings

Wi-Fi

You can then select your Wi-
Fi network. You may have
to enter the security code if
the network is secured. The
system confirms when it has
connected to the network.

Available Wi-
Fi Networks

You must also give the system permission
to update automatically. Upon vehicle
delivery, the System asks you if you would
like to use the automatic update feature. If
you agree to automatic updates, you can
press OK to confirm. If this selection does
not appear upon vehicle delivery you can
access it through the General Settings. See
Settings (page 474).  You can also perform a
master reset.  See SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
(page 494).

If you would like to switch this feature on
later, select:

Menu Item

Settings

General

From this menu, you can
enable automatic updates.
If you have not done so
already, the system prompts
you to set up a Wi-Fi
connection when you
enable this feature.

Automatic
System
Updates

When Wi-Fi and automatic updates are
enabled, your system checks for software
updates periodically. If a new version is
available, it downloads at that time. Software
downloads can take place for up to 30
minutes after you have switched your vehicle
off. The updates do not interrupt the normal
use of your SYNC 3 system. If a download
does not complete for any reason, the

download continues where it left off at the
next Wi-Fi connected opportunity. Upon
activation of an update, a banner displays
on the touchscreen indicating the system
update. Select the icon to see more detail.
This icon displays for two ignition cycles.

To switch this feature off:

Menu Item

Settings

General

In this menu selection, you
can change the selection for
automatic updates to OFF.

Automatic
System
Updates

Support

The SYNC support team is available to help
you with any questions you are not able to
answer on your own.

Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST.

United States: 1-800-521-4140.

Canada: 1-800-387-9333.

Times are subject to change due to holidays.

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Privacy Information

When you connect a cellular phone to SYNC
3, the system creates a profile within your
vehicle that links to that cellular phone. This
profile helps in offering you more cellular
features and operating more efficiently.
Among other things, this profile may contain
data about your cellular phone book, text
messages (read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your cell
phone was not connected to the system. In
addition, if you connect a media device, the
system creates and retains an index of

supported media content. The system also
records a short diagnostic log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent system
activity. The log profile and other system data
may be used to improve the system and help
diagnose any problems that may occur.

The cellular profile, media device index, and
diagnostic log remain in your vehicle unless
you delete them and are generally accessible
only in your vehicle when the cellular phone
or media player is connected.

If you no longer plan to use the system or
your vehicle, we recommend you perform a
Master Reset to erase all stored information.
You can find more information about the
Master Reset in General Settings.  See
Settings (page 474).  System data cannot be
accessed without special equipment and
access to your vehicle's SYNC 3 module. The
Lincoln Motor Company does not access the
system data for any purpose other than as
described absent consent, a court order, or
where required by law enforcement, other
government authorities, or other third parties
acting with lawful authority. Other parties
may seek to access the information
independently of The Lincoln Motor
Company.

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