How do I enable or disable Ford Assistant Command Lists with SYNC 4

How do I enable and disable Android Auto with SYNC?

Android Auto™* is managed with your in-vehicle SYNC®** screen and can be turned on or off with the instructions in this article.

Note: Some SYNC features, such as the optional navigation system, will not be available when using Android Auto.

Enabling/Disabling Android Auto with SYNC

Select your SYNC generation (gen) from the drop-down options below to learn how to turn Android Auto on and off:

Note: If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option. 

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

  • Select a resource in the table below to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation.
ResourceInstructions
SYNC and Navigation Updates page

Either:

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under the “SYNC Current Version” heading.

SYNC Visual Reference GuideView example images of SYNC generations that Lincoln has offered.

SYNC 4

To enable or disable Android Auto with SYNC 4:

  1. Select Phone on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press Phone List.
  3. Select your phone from the Phone List.
    • If Android Auto is not already enabled, press Connect to Android Auto to enable.
    • To disable Android Auto, select Disconnect.

SYNC 3

To enable or disable Android Auto with SYNC 3:

  1. Select Settings.
  2. Swipe to Android Auto Preferences.
  3. Choose your phone from the list of devices.
    • To enable Android Auto, press Enable.
    • To disable Android Auto, press Enable, then select Disable from the available options.

*Requires phone with active data service and compatible software. SYNC® 3/SYNC® 4 does not control 3rd party products while in use.  3rd Parties are solely responsible for their respective functionality.

**Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.

Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

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