How do I adjust the navigation volume with SYNC ?

You can change the volume of the SYNC®* Navigation directional prompts, while a navigation prompt is playing, using the instructions contained in this article.

Adjusting Route Guidance Prompt Volume

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

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to change your SYNC Navigation prompt volume.

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 adjust the navigation prompt volume with SYNC 4:

Change the volume while a guidance prompt is playing by either:

  • Using the volume controls on your steering wheel (Vol+ or Vol-).
  • Turning the audio volume control knob located on the center console.

Note: Navigation voice prompts cannot be enabled or disabled. They are always "on." However, the volume of the prompts can be adjusted.

SYNC 3

To adjust the navigation prompt volume with SYNC 3:

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®

To adjust the navigation prompt volume using SYNC with MyLincoln Touch:

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

To adjust the navigation prompt volume using SYNC with Voice-Activated Navigation:

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

To adjust the navigation prompt volume using SYNC P Navigation:

  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.

Note: Instructions may vary. For information specific to your vehicle, refer to your Owner's Manual.

Additional Information

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How do I set a destination with SYNC navigation?

*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.