¿Cómo conecto Apple CarPlay a SYNC?

You can set up Apple CarPlay with SYNC by connecting your iTeléfono (or iPad) to SYNC via USB or Bluetooth if enabled. 

Connecting Apple CarPlay to SYNC

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to connect to Apple CarPlay. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option.

Importante:

  • Ensure your vehicle is on and running in a well-ventilated area and in Park (P).
  • A recent device update may impact its connection to your vehicle. If you are experiencing pairing issues after following the steps below, try turning your phone off, waiting 60 seconds, and turning it back on.

Select a resource in the table below to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation.

ResourceIndicaciones
Página de SYNC y actualizaciones de navegación

Either:

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under the “SYNC Current Version” heading.

guía de referencia visual de SYNCView example images of SYNC generations that Lincoln has offered.

If your phone is already paired to your SYNC system, then:

  1. Toca Configuración en la pantalla de SYNC de tu vehículo.
  2. Select the Teléfono List setting.
  3. Choose your iTeléfono from the displayed list.
  4. Select Enable.

If your phone is not already paired to your SYNC system, then:

  1. Tap Teléfono on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Add Teléfono
  3. Go to Settings on your iTeléfono. 
  4. Tap Bluetooth
  5. Select your vehicle name on your iTeléfono's discovery list.  A Bluetooth Pairing Request pop-up will appear on your iTeléfono with a PIN. 
  6. Confirm that the PIN matches the code displayed on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  7. Tap Yes when prompted. 
  8. Select Pair on your iTeléfono. "Allow Contacts and Favorites Sync?" will appear on your iTeléfono. 
  9. Tap Allow to download phone contacts to your vehicle's SYNC system. After a few seconds, "Use CarPlay with SYNC 4?" will appear on your iTeléfono. 
  10. Select Use CarPlay.  "Would you like to enable CarPlay?" will appear on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  11. Tap the Enable button. "Connecting to Apple CarPlay" will appear and Apple CarPlay will launch on your SYNC screen.

Once the connection is made and the Terms and Conditions are accepted, Apple CarPlay will automatically display on your SYNC 4 touchscreen.

To enable Apple CarPlay with SYNC 3:

  1. Enable Siri in your iTeléfono settings.

    Note: Refer to your phone's operating manual or the manufacturer's website as instructions vary by model.
     
  2. Plug your iTeléfono into the vehicle's USB port with an Apple Lightning cable.
  3. Tap Continue on the pop-up window on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  4. Select Agree to accept the Terms & Conditions on the next pop-up window.
  5. Tap Allow on your iTeléfono for SYNC 3 to complete the Apple CarPlay setup.

Once the connection is made and the Terms and Conditions are accepted, Apple CarPlay will automatically display on your SYNC 3 touchscreen.

Información adicional

¿Cómo desactivo Apple CarPlay on SYNC?
¿Qué vehículos Lincoln son compatibles con Apple CarPlay?
What do I do if I am having issues with Apple CarPlay?


*Compatible Android or iTeléfono with compatible active data plan and software required. El uso inalámbrico de Android Auto requiere un teléfono Android 11.0 o más nuevo compatible y un plan de datos activos compatible. Check g.co/androidauto/requirements for compatibility. SYNC® /Lincoln Digital Experience does not control third-party products while in use. Los terceros son responsables de sus respectivas funcionalidades.

**Do not drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Usa sistemas operados por voz cuando sea posible.  Algunas funciones pueden estar bloqueadas mientras el vehículo esté en cambio.  No todas las características son compatibles con todos los teléfonos.

iTeléfono, iPad, Apple CarPlay y Siri son marcas comerciales de Apple Inc. y están registradas en los EE. UU. y otros países.

You can set up Apple CarPlay with SYNC by connecting your iTeléfono (or iPad) to SYNC via USB or Bluetooth if enabled. 

Connecting Apple CarPlay to SYNC

Select your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below to learn how to connect to Apple CarPlay. If you need assistance determining the generation of your SYNC system, select the first drop-down option.

Importante:

  • Ensure your vehicle is on and running in a well-ventilated area and in Park (P).
  • A recent device update may impact its connection to your vehicle. If you are experiencing pairing issues after following the steps below, try turning your phone off, waiting 60 seconds, and turning it back on.

Identifying Your Vehicle's SYNC Generation

Select a resource in the table below to help you identify your vehicle's SYNC generation.

ResourceIndicaciones
Página de SYNC y actualizaciones de navegación

Either:

Your SYNC generation will appear on the right side of the page under the “SYNC Current Version” heading.

guía de referencia visual de SYNCView example images of SYNC generations that Lincoln has offered.

SYNC 4

If your phone is already paired to your SYNC system, then:

  1. Toca Configuración en la pantalla de SYNC de tu vehículo.
  2. Select the Teléfono List setting.
  3. Choose your iTeléfono from the displayed list.
  4. Select Enable.

If your phone is not already paired to your SYNC system, then:

  1. Tap Teléfono on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  2. Select Add Teléfono
  3. Go to Settings on your iTeléfono. 
  4. Tap Bluetooth
  5. Select your vehicle name on your iTeléfono's discovery list.  A Bluetooth Pairing Request pop-up will appear on your iTeléfono with a PIN. 
  6. Confirm that the PIN matches the code displayed on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  7. Tap Yes when prompted. 
  8. Select Pair on your iTeléfono. "Allow Contacts and Favorites Sync?" will appear on your iTeléfono. 
  9. Tap Allow to download phone contacts to your vehicle's SYNC system. After a few seconds, "Use CarPlay with SYNC 4?" will appear on your iTeléfono. 
  10. Select Use CarPlay.  "Would you like to enable CarPlay?" will appear on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  11. Tap the Enable button. "Connecting to Apple CarPlay" will appear and Apple CarPlay will launch on your SYNC screen.

Once the connection is made and the Terms and Conditions are accepted, Apple CarPlay will automatically display on your SYNC 4 touchscreen.

SYNC 3

To enable Apple CarPlay with SYNC 3:

  1. Enable Siri in your iTeléfono settings.

    Note: Refer to your phone's operating manual or the manufacturer's website as instructions vary by model.
     
  2. Plug your iTeléfono into the vehicle's USB port with an Apple Lightning cable.
  3. Tap Continue on the pop-up window on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  4. Select Agree to accept the Terms & Conditions on the next pop-up window.
  5. Tap Allow on your iTeléfono for SYNC 3 to complete the Apple CarPlay setup.

Once the connection is made and the Terms and Conditions are accepted, Apple CarPlay will automatically display on your SYNC 3 touchscreen.

Información adicional

¿Cómo desactivo Apple CarPlay on SYNC?
¿Qué vehículos Lincoln son compatibles con Apple CarPlay?
What do I do if I am having issues with Apple CarPlay?


*Compatible Android or iTeléfono with compatible active data plan and software required. El uso inalámbrico de Android Auto requiere un teléfono Android 11.0 o más nuevo compatible y un plan de datos activos compatible. Check g.co/androidauto/requirements for compatibility. SYNC® /Lincoln Digital Experience does not control third-party products while in use. Los terceros son responsables de sus respectivas funcionalidades.

**Do not drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Usa sistemas operados por voz cuando sea posible.  Algunas funciones pueden estar bloqueadas mientras el vehículo esté en cambio.  No todas las características son compatibles con todos los teléfonos.

iTeléfono, iPad, Apple CarPlay y Siri son marcas comerciales de Apple Inc. y están registradas en los EE. UU. y otros países.