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How do I change the SYNC®* system language?

To get started, confirm which SYNC generation you have using the resources below, and then select the appropriate drop-down option.

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) or log in with your Lincoln credentials, and select Check for Update. Your current SYNC generation will appear on the right-hand side of the page.
  • The SYNC Visual Reference Guide has example images of each SYNC generation Lincoln has offered**.

Change the SYNC System Language

SYNC 4

  1. Press Settings on your SYNC screen.
  2. Select General.
  3. Use the arrow to choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

English Spanish French
Settings Ajustes Réglages
General General Général

SYNC 3

  1. Press Settings on your SYNC screen.
  2. Select General.
  3. Use the arrow to choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

English Spanish French
Settings Ajustes Réglages
General General Général

SYNC with MyLincoln Touch

  1. Press Menu (gear icon).
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Press System.
  4. Choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

English Spanish French
Settings Ajustes Réglages
System Sistema Système

SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation

  1. Press the MENU hard button.
  2. Press System Settings on the screen.
  3. Choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

English Spanish French
System Settings Configuracion del Sistema Paramètres Système

SYNC P Navigation

  1. Press the MENU hard button.
  2. Select Feedback on the screen.
  3. Choose your language (English, Francais, or Espanol)

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

English Spanish French
Feedback Reaccion Retour

SYNC Gen 1.1

  1. Press MENU.
  2. Scroll down to Display Settings, and press OK.
  3. Scroll to languages, and press OK.
  4. Choose your language (English, Français, or Español), and press OK.

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

English Spanish French
Display Settings Ajustes de Pantalla Réglages  Affichage
Languages Idiomas Langues

SYNC Gen 1

  1. Press AUX repeatedly until SYNC appears.
  2. Press MENU. MEDIA MENU will momentarily appear in the radio display.
  3. Scroll repeatedly until SYSTEM SETTINGS appears in the radio display.
  4. Press OK to confirm and enter the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu.
  5. Scroll until ADVANCED appears on the radio display.
  6. Press OK to confirm and enter the ADVANCED menu.
  7. Scroll repeatedly until LANGUAGE appears on the radio display.
  8. Press OK to enter the LANGUAGE menu.
  9. Scroll to choose your language (English, Français, or Español).

The table below will help you set your preferred language.

English Spanish French
System Settings Configuracion del Sistema Paramètres Système
Advanced Opciones Avanzadas Avance
Languages Idiomas Langues
Return Volver Retour

*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.

**Actual screens may vary. See your Owner’s Manual for information specific to your vehicle.