How do I adjust the navigation volume with SYNC®*?

The steps needed to adjust the volume of the voice navigation prompts can be found below.

Identify Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

There are two resources to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation:

  • The SYNC and Navigation Updates page allows you to enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and select Check for update, or select Login and use your Lincoln credentials. Your current SYNC generation will appear on the right-hand side of the page.
  • The SYNC Visual Reference Guide has example images of each generation of SYNC Lincoln has offered.

SYNC 3

Note: The navigation volume can only be adjusted while navigation is in use.

Step 1: Enable the navigation voice prompts.

  1. Press Settings.
  2. Select Navigation.
  3. Press Navigation Preferences
  4. Set Guidance Prompts to Voice and Tones.

Step 2: Adjust the navigation voice volume.

  1. Wait for the navigation voice to begin speaking.
  2. Before the voice finishes giving directions, adjust the volume using one of the following options:
    • Using the volume controls on your steering wheel (Vol+ or Vol-).
    • Turning the audio volume control knob located on the center console.

Notes: 

  • The SYNC voice that you interact with when controlling climate, phone, entertainment, and media devices can be adjusted separately from the Navigation System voice that guides turn-by-turn directions.
  • Instructions may vary. For information specific to your vehicle, refer to your Owner's Manual.

SYNC with MyLincoln Touch®

Note: The navigation volume can only be adjusted while navigation is in use.

Step 1: Enable the navigation voice prompts.

  1. Press the Gear icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Press Navigation.
  4. Select Navigation Preferences.
  5. Set Guidance Prompts to Voice and Tones.

Step 2: Adjust the navigation voice volume.

  1. Start a route on your navigation system.
  2. Press the Repeat Last Step icon in the top right (circle arrow next to Menu).
  3. While the system is providing route guidance, turn the volume knob to your desired level.

SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation

Note: The navigation volume can only be adjusted while navigation is in use.

Step 1: Enable the navigation prompts.

  1. Press the Nav hard button.
  2. Select Navigation Prefs on the left side.
  3. Set the Guidance Prompts settings to Voice.

Step 2: Adjust the navigation voice volume.

  1. Press the Menu hard button.
  2. Select Feedback Settings on the left side.
  3. Adjust the Voice Volume setting to the desired level.

SYNC P Navigation

Note: The navigation volume can only be adjusted while navigation is in use.

  1. Press the Menu hard button.
  2. Select Feedback on the top row of the display screen.
  3. Set the Navigation Guidance option to ON.
  4. Adjust the Voice Volume selection as needed.

    Note: Selecting Test will send out a sound at the current volume level.

Additional Information

How do I get the latest navigation map updates?
How do I set a destination with SYNC navigation?


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