How do I set SYNC®* Navigation map preferences?

You can configure your map preferences in the Navigation menu of your SYNC system using the instructions below.

Adjusting Map Settings

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to change your Navigation map preferences:

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

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

Two resources to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation are the:

  • SYNC and Navigation Updates page. Either:
    • Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and select Check for update.

    • Log in with your Lincoln credentials, choose a vehicle from your garage, and select Check for updates.

      Note: Your SYNC generation will appear on the right-hand side of the page.

  • SYNC Visual Reference Guide, which provides example images of SYNC generations that Lincoln has offered.

SYNC 4

To adjust your map preferences with SYNC 4:

  1. Select Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen. 
  2. Tap Navigation.
  3. Select the Menu icon.

Several map settings will be displayed.

SYNC 3

To adjust your map preferences with SYNC 3:

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen. 
  2. Choose Navigation. 
  3. Select the Map Preferences tab. 

The following map modes are available:

Map ModeDescription
Zoom In

Displays a closer view of the map.

Note: Zoom views can be adjusted in preset increments, as well as pinch to zoom in or out of the map.

Zoom Out

Displays a more distant view of the map.

Note: Zoom views can be adjusted in preset increments, as well as pinch to zoom in or out of the map.

North UpDisplays the northern direction facing the top of the screen.
Heading UpDisplays the direction of forward travel facing the top of the screen.
3-D

Displays an elevated perspective of the map, which will orient you to your destination as you drive. 

Note: This icon also displays advanced 3-D views of landmarks and city models (when available). 

Re-CenterCenters the map after you have scrolled the map away from your vehicle’s current location.

SYNC with MyLincoln Touch®

To adjust your map preferences with SYNC with MyLincoln Touch:

  1. Press Navigation on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Press the Red Arrow on the upper-left side of the screen to toggle between map modes.
    • Heading-up shows the direction of forward travel facing the top of the screen. 
    • North-up shows the northern direction facing the top of the screen.
    • 3-D View shows a bird’s-eye view and graphical representation of buildings with a certain tourist value in selected cities.

Notes:

  • View toggles between different navigation view modes.
  • When a route is not active, View toggles between full map and map/exit info modes.
  • When a route is active, View toggles between full map, map/exit info view, and map/turn list view.

SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation

To adjust your map preferences with SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation:

  1. Press the NAV hard button on the navigation system. 
  2. Tap the Map Preferences tab on the screen. 

The following preferences are available:

PreferencesDescription
Bird's Eye ViewProvides an elevated map perspective
Turn ListDisplays turn instructions
Map View

Provides the following optional views:

  • Map view
  • Arrow/map
  • Turn list/map
Map Content

Displays the following: 

  • Current street name 
  • Distance to the destination
  • Speed limit
  • Previously traveled route

*Do not 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.