Lincoln MKX (2018 year). Manual - part 27

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Home screen display

Tile

Item

Shows the active media source.

Audio

A

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Home screen display

Tile

Item

If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the compass.

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

1

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.

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 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.

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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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Action and Description

Voice Command

Brings you to the main menu.

Main Menu

Returns you to the previous screen.

Go back

Ends the voice session.

Cancel

Gives you a list of possible voice commands.

List of Commands

You can name any feature and the system gives a list of commands available for the feature. For
example, you could say:

___ List of Commands

Phone List of Commands

Navigation List of Commands

You can use this command to view the next page of options on any screen where multiple pages of
choices are given.

Next Page

You can use this command to view the previous page of options on any screen where multiple pages
of choices are given.

Previous Page

Gives you available commands you can use on the current screen.

Help

Included here are some of the most popular
commands for each SYNC 3 feature.

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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".

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Sirius Channel ___

You can also turn to a Sirius channel by saying the channel's name, such as "The Pulse".

Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM frequency such as "FM 88.7" or "AM
1580".

AM ___

FM ___

Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequency such as “FM 88.7 HD 1”.

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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 ___

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Description

Voice command

Play Song ___

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 ___

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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 60–85°F (15.5–29.5°C).

Set Temperature ___

Phone Voice Commands

Pairing a Phone

You can use voice commands to connect
your Bluetooth enabled phone to the system.

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To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:

Description

Voice command

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.  See Settings (page 474).

Pair Phone

Making Calls

___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
phone voice commands it can be the name
of the contact you wish to call or the digits
you want to dial.

Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following:

Description

Voice command

Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook such as "Call Jenny".

Call ___

Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook at a specific location such as "Call
Jenny at Home".

Call ___ at ___

Allows you to dial a specific number such as “Dial 867-5309”.

Dial ___

Please make sure that you are saying the
contact name exactly as it appears in your
contact list.

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Once you have provided the digits of the phone number, you can say the following commands:

Description

Voice Command

If the full number was not entered with the first command, you can continue saying the number.

<0-9>

Tells SYNC 3 to make the phone call.

Dial

Tells SYNC 3 to erase the last block of digits stated.

Delete

Tells SYNC 3 to erase the entire number.

Clear

Text Message Voice Commands

To access text message options, press the voice button and say:

Description

Voice command

Listen to Message

You can say the number of the message you would like to hear.

Listen to text message ___

Reply to Message

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Navigation Voice Commands

 (If Equipped)

Setting a Destination

You can use any of the following commands

to set a destination or find a point of interest.

___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
navigation voice commands it can be a POI
category or a major brand name, where
major brand name is a chain with more than
20 locations

You can find an address, a point of interest (POI), or search for points of interest by category:

Description

Voice command

Allows you to enter the address search functionality. You can also search for an address in a specific
state or province.

Find an Address

State the name of the POI category or major brand name you would like to search for such as "Find
restaurants".

Find a ___

Allows you to enter the POI search functionality.

Find a POI

Allows you to enter the intersection search functionality.

Find an Intersection

State the name of a POI category or major brand name you would like to search for.

Find the Nearest <POI Category>

Allows you to see a list of your previous destinations.

Show Previous Destinations

Allows you to see a list of your favorite destinations.

Show Favorites

Allows you to route to your home address.

Drive Home

Allows you to route to your work address.

Drive to Work

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In addition, you can say these commands when a route is active:

Description

Voice command

Cancels the current route.

Cancel Route

Allows you to select an alternate route.

Detour

Repeats the last guidance prompt.

Repeat Instruction

Displays the active route.

Show Route

Displays the list of upcoming maneuvers.

Route Summary

Provides current location.

Where Am I

Allows you to zoom in on the map.

Zoom in

Allows you to zoom out from the map.

Zoom out

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Mobile App Voice Commands

 (If Equipped)

The following voice commands are always available:

Description

Voice command

SYNC 3 will prompt you to say the name of an app to start it on SYNC 3.

Mobile Apps

SYNC 3 will list all of the currently available Mobile Apps.

List Mobile Apps

SYNC 3 will search and connect to compatible app(s) running on your mobile device.

Find Mobile Apps

There are also voice commands that you can use when app(s) are connected to SYNC 3:

Description

Voice command

At any time, you can say the name of a mobile app to start the mobile app on SYNC 3.

Say the name of an app

SYNC 3 will list the available voice commands for the specified app if the app is running on SYNC 3.

Say the name of an app, followed
by help

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice
Commands

 (If Equipped)

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link may not be
available in all markets. Activation and a
subscription are required.

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You can say the following commands to access SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link:

Description

Voice command

Displays a list of traffic incidents.

Show Traffic

Displays the current weather map.

Show Weather Map

Displays a list of fuel prices.

Show Fuel Prices

Displays the 5 day weather forecast.

Show 5 Day Forecast

Help

Voice Settings Commands

You can say the following commands to access the voice settings:

Description

Voice command

Allows you to enter the voice settings functionality.

Voice Settings

Sets standard prompting with longer prompts.

Interaction Mode Standard

Sets advanced prompting with shorter prompts.

Interaction Mode Advanced

Allows the system to confirm before making a phone call.

Call Confirmation On

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Description

Voice command

The system does not confirm before placing a call.

Call Confirmation Off

The system displays a short list of available commands.

Voice Command Lists On

The system does not display the list of commands.

Voice Command Lists Off

You can use the volume control to adjust the
volume of the system voice prompts. While
prompt is active, adjust the volume control
up or down to your desired setting.

Note: Depending on the current climate
control settings, the fan speed may
automatically go down while issuing voice
commands or while making and receiving
phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount
of background noise in the vehicle. The fan
speed will automatically return to normal
operation once the voice session ends. Fan
speed can also be adjusted normally during
a voice session, simply press fan buttons (or
turn fan knob) to increase or decrease fan
speed to desired setting.

To disable this automatic fan speed
reduction feature during voice sessions,
press and hold the climate control AC and
Recirculated air buttons simultaneously,
release and then increase fan speed within
2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeat
the above sequence.

ENTERTAINMENT

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Message and description

Message

Sources

A

Direct Tune

B

Presets

C

You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands.

Sources

Press this button to select the source of
media you want to listen to.

Menu item

AM

FM

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SIRIUS

1

CD

The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.

USB

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Menu item

Bluetooth Stereo

If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they display here as individual source selections.

Apps

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This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.

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.

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)

Note:  This feature may not be available in
all markets and requires an active
subscription.

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SiriusXM 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 SiriusXM
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.

For more information on extended
subscription terms (a service fee is required),
the online media player and a list of SiriusXM
satellite radio channels, and other features,
please visit www.siriusxm.com in the United
States, www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call
SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.

Note: SiriusXM reserves the unrestricted
right to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming. This includes canceling,
moving or adding particular channels, and
its prices, at any time, with or without notice
to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be
responsible for any such programming
changes.

Note: This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.

The following buttons are available for SiriusXM:

Action and description

Menu item

Touch this button to see a list of available stations.

Browse

A pop-up appears, allowing you to type in the call numbers of a station.

Direct Tune

Once you enter the stations call numbers, you can select:

The system tunes to the station you select.

Enter

You exit the pop-up and the current station continues to play.

Cancel

You can press the backspace button to delete the previous number.

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