How do I change Vehicle Connectivity Settings in my Lincoln?

You can enable or disable Vehicle Connectivity through the settings menu of your SYNC®* or Lincoln Digital Experience®** system using the instructions in this article.

We recommend keeping Vehicle Connectivity on for the best update experience.

Turning Vehicle Connectivity Settings On and Off

Important:

  • Your vehicle must be parked and running, and in an open location (e.g., free of overhead foliage, ceilings, etc.).
  • SYNC generations without a touchscreen do not have Connectivity Settings.
  • Certain features, such as Connected Navigation or Sirius XM, may have their own toggle in the Vehicle Connectivity/Connected Vehicle Features section. For these features to function properly, the setting must be toggled on. Ensure all relevant features are enabled when configuring connectivity settings for SYNC 4 and Lincoln Digital Experience vehicles.

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to modify your SYNC connectivity settings. 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.

Lincoln Digital Experience

To change the connectivity settings with Lincoln Digital Experience:

  1. Select the Vehicle icon from the Lincoln Digital Experience center screen.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Scroll down and select Network & Internet.
  4. Toggle the Vehicle Connectivity slider to your preference (On or Off).
    • If the toggle is blue and to the right, vehicle connectivity is on.
    • If the toggle is white or gray and to the left, vehicle connectivity is off.
  5. Select Back to return to Settings.
  6. Press Privacy.
  7. Tap Data sharing with Lincoln and enable all toggles in this section.

Enabling Location Sharing

  1. Tap the Vehicle icon on the left side of your Lincoln Digital Experience screen.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the Location Services section and slide the Share Location with Lincoln toggle to the right to enable the sharing of location data.

Note: The Use location slider in the Location menu only controls the data sharing with Google, not Lincoln.

Enabling Vehicle and Driving Data Sharing

  1. Tap the Vehicle icon on the left side of your Lincoln Digital Experience screen.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Choose Privacy.
  4. Scroll down and tap Data sharing with Lincoln.
  5. Slide both the Share Vehicle Data and Share Driving Data sliders to the right to enable the sharing of vehicle and driving data.

Note: Ensure all Connectivity Settings are enabled to access all Lincoln app features.

SYNC 4

To change the connectivity settings with SYNC 4:

  1. Press Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Connectivity.
  3. Choose Connectivity Vehicle Features.
  4. Toggle the Vehicle Connectivity slider to your preference (On or Off).

Note: Ensure all Connectivity Settings are enabled to access all Lincoln App features.

SYNC 3

To change the connectivity settings with SYNC 3: 

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Lincoln Connect®† Settings.
  3. Press Connectivity Settings.
  4. Toggle the sliders to your preference (On or Off).

Notes:

  • Ensure all Connectivity Settings are enabled to access all Lincoln App features.
  • Older SYNC 3 versions do not support Vehicle Connectivity.

Vehicle Connectivity Features

  • Connected features include, but are not limited to:
    • Weather
    • News
    • Traffic
    • Navigation
    • Points of interest
  • Bluetooth® Prioritization: Add, delete, and prioritize your Bluetooth-enabled devices with Bluetooth Prioritization.
  • Wireless App Projection: Customize the touchscreen SYNC AppLink®†† display.
  • Wi-Fi® Network Management: Add and delete your list of Wi-Fi networks.

If you need further assistance, contact the Lincoln Client Relationship Center at 1-800-521-4140, or by selecting Live Chat at the bottom right of lincoln.com/support.

Additional Information

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How do I activate the modem in my vehicle?

*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.

**Some Lincoln Digital Experience features require a Connected Services plan. 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.

†Lincoln Connect®, the Lincoln app., and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (See Lincoln Terms for details). Connected service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected service excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.

††Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software.

The Lincoln app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.