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[IP01200(ALL)01/93]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. Illustrations are provided for the
major parts of the instrument panel that are explained in this
chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
[IP01400(ALL)04/95]
The controls for the climate control systems, headlamps, dim
switch, rear window defogger, fog lamps, power rear quarter
windows, Traction Control, clock/radio and the rear window
washer and wiper are all on the instrument panel.
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NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of te instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area us to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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[IP01450(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP01475(ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
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[IP01500(ALL)01/93]
Climate Control Systems
[IP01550(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System. Main Heater-Only Systems are standard
equipment. Main and Rear Heater-Only Systems, Main
A/C-Heater Systems, and Main and Rear A/C-Heater Systems
are optional.
[IP01630(ALL)04/95]
If your vehicle has a rear system, the front control will be
equipped with a rear fan control knob plus another fan speed
control knob which is installed in the rear.
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[IP13730(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP13760(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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[IP18000(ALL)04/95]
Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
[IP18100(ALL)03/94]
The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer to theElectronic Sound Systems
chapter of this Owner Guide.
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[IP18200(ALL)05/92]
Radio Antenna
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[IP18300(ALL)07/93]
The fixed radio antenna is mounted on the front fender on the
passenger's side of the vehicle.
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically approximately two minutes and 45
seconds after the system is triggered. It will trigger
again if another intrusion occurs. However, the starter
circuit remains disabled until the system is disarmed.
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[FV09901(ALL)01/93]
Liftgate
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[FV09905(ALL)01/89]
Liftgate opening procedure
[FV09910(ALL)11/93]1.
To open the liftgate, insert the door key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. You can also unlock the latch (but not
release it) with the power door lock system.
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[FV09915(ALL)01/89]2.
Reach under the license plate light shield and release the
liftgate latch by squeezing the paddle handle rearward.
[FV09920(ALL)06/94]3.
To make the gate swing up to the fully opened position, pull
back and upward on the latch paddle handle under or
behind the license plate shield.
[FV09930(ALL)12/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050108-B
Opening the liftgate
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[FV09935(ALL)11/93]
Make certain that you close the liftgate door before driving your
vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the liftgate door lift
cylinders and attaching hardware if the liftgate door is not
closed prior to driving.
[FV09940(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent
exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This
will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out.
If you must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the
vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.
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[FV09950(ALL)01/89]
Liftgate closing procedure
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[FV09960(ALL)01/89]1.
To make the liftgate swing downward, reach up and pull the
lower edge of the liftgate (or the loop handle on the inner
trim panel of vehicles with this option) and pull downward.
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[FV09970(ALL)01/89]2.
When you have pulled down the liftgate enough so that you
can reach the license plate light shield, push the shield down
and forward to close the latch and liftgate. At this point, the
latch is not locked.
[FV09980(ALL)03/94]3.
You can lock the liftgate latch by pushing down the
night-lock button (located on the inside of the liftgate at the
bottom of the window) before you pull down and close the
liftgate. You can also lock the liftgate latch by inserting your
vehicle's door key and turning it counterclockwise after you
have closed the liftgate, or by using the power door locks on
the front doors or the power lock switch in the cargo area.
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[FV09990(ALL)12/93]
The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You
can open and close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. It
cannot be opened from inside the cargo area.
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS04800(ALL)04/95]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªTREB.º Push the ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to increase
treble (more ªhighsº), and push the ª-º side to decrease
treble (less ªhighsº).
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[AS05100(ALL)04/95]
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Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS05200(ALL)04/95]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªBAL.º Push the
ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and push the ª-º side to shift the sound to the left
speakers.
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[AS05300(ALL)04/95]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS05400(ALL)04/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªFADE.º Push the
ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and push the ª-º side to shift the sound to the rear
speakers.
[AS05500(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions for five seconds after adjustments are
made, then revert to volume level set.
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[AS05600(ALL)04/95]
Clock operation
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[AS05700(ALL)04/95]
When in the radio mode, push the ªCLOCKº button to switch
from radio frequency to clock. Only the clock numerals will be
displayed in the clock mode Ð there is no A.M./P.M.
indication. When in the clock mode, the time will be displayed
until the button is pushed again. However, if you retune the
radio while it is in the clock mode, the new radio frequency
will be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then
change back to clock.
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When in the CD mode, push the ªCLOCKº button to change
the display from elapsed time mode to track number mode to
clock mode. If the CD track selection is changed when you are
in the clock or elapsed time mode, the new track number will
be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then revert
back to the previous mode.
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[AS05900(ALL)04/95]
To set the clock, simultaneously press the ªCLOCKº button and
either the bottom (
b) half of the ªSEEKº button to set hours,
or the top (
a) half of the ªSEEKº button to set minutes.
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[AS06000(ALL)05/94]
NOTE: The clock can be set with the radio and/or ignition on
or off.
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[AS07000(ALL)04/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player
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[AS07100(ALL)04/95]
Your new Ford Compact Disc Player is capable of playing 12
cmor8 cm discs, without an adapter! The Player operates when
the power is on and a disc is inserted (label side up). Handle
the disc by its edge only. (Be sure to read and follow all of the
care and cleaning instructions underHow To Take Care of and
Clean Your CD Player and Discs.
[AS07200(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: If after you insert a disc, the disc is ejected and
ªERRORº begins scrolling in the display, remove the
disc and reinsert it right side up (label side up).
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[AS07300(ALL)04/95]
The digital display on your CD player will either show the
track (selection) number or the elapsed time. (The display mode
can be selected by pressing the ªCLOCKº button.) Indicators for
play (
a), stop (
X) and compression on (ªCº) are also in the
display. (These features are described later.)
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[AS07400(ALL)04/95]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override
that of the radio.
[AS07500(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer
to earlier operating instructions on these controls.
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Tape error messages
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[AS11020(ALL)01/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose certain
problems you may experience. Error codes are as follows:
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[AS11030(ALL)02/95]
Error 0Ð Communication error between the radio controller
and the tape controller. The cassette player will eject the tape.
Insert the tape again. If the same error code appears, turn the
ignition off, then back on again and insert the tape.
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[AS11040(ALL)02/95]
Error 1Ð Possible problem cartridge. The cassette tape player
will eject the tape. Insert the tape again. If the same error code
appears in the display, try a different cartridge.
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[AS11050(ALL)02/95]
Error 2Ð Tape eject or load failure. Your cassette tape player
will go into the pause mode. Push ªEJCTº to eject the tape. If
the tape doesn't eject, refer the problem to qualified personnel
for service.
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[AS11060(ALL)03/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS11080(ALL)07/90]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS11090(ALL)07/93]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the frequency and time
in the display. In the clock mode, pressing any radio function
will automatically display the radio frequency for approximately
ten seconds before changing back to the clock mode.
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[AS11100(ALL)07/90]
How to set the clock
[AS11120(ALL)12/93]
Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button, press the ªSEEKº
button left (
b) to advance the hours and right (
a) to advance
the minutes.
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[AS11130(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
[AS11135(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: On the High-Level Audio System, the clock can be set
with the radio power on or off.
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Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS23170(ALL)07/94]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode. The radio
will begin scanning up the frequency band, stopping on each
listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling.
This continues until you press the ªSCANº button a second
time. The display flashes ªAMº or ªFM.º
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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
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[AS23325(ALL)05/95]
Your radio is equipped with 5 station memory buttons.
These buttons can be used to select up to 5 preset AM
stations and 10 preset FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 in FM2).
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[AS23400(ALL)02/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
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[AS23500(ALL)04/95]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS23700(ALL)04/95]2.
Press one of the memory buttons and hold the button until
the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on
that button.
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[AS23800(ALL)04/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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[AS23900(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the clock and
station memory preset buttons (if programmed in auto
mode) will need to be reset.
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[AS24000(ALL)02/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
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[AS24100(ALL)04/95]
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS24225(ALL)05/95]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªBASS.º Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase bass (more ªlowsº), and push the left (-) side to
decrease bass (less ªlowsº).
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Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS27700(ALL)02/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS27750(ALL)02/95]
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Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape
player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS27800(ALL)02/95]
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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS27900(ALL)02/95]
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS28001(ALL)02/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(ALL)02/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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[AS28200(ALL)03/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player when not in
use. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS28400(ALL)03/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS28500(ALL)07/90]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS28650(ALL)07/93]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the frequency and time
in the display. In the clock mode, pressing any radio function
will automatically display the radio frequency for
approximatedly ten seconds before changing back to the clock
mode.
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[AS28800(ALL)07/90]
How to set the clock
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[AS28900(ALL)04/92]1.
Turn the radio on.
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[AS29025(ALL)03/95]2.
Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button, press the ªSEEKº
button left (
b) to advance the hours and right (
a)to
advance the minutes.
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[AS29200(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
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[AS35200(ALL)02/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS35300(ALL)02/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely
clear and noise-free, such as the following:
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[AS35400(ALL)04/95]1.
Distance/Strength
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[AS35500(ALL)02/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM
signal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond this
distance, the radio is operating in a fringe area and the signal
becomes weaker.
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[AS35600(ALL)04/95]2.
Terrain
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[AS35700(ALL)02/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the area over
which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being
noise-free.
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[AS35900(ALL)01/95]
If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and
station, some of the signal ªbendsº around the building, but
certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station to return to
normal.
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[AS36000(ALL)01/95]
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or structures, the
reflected signal cancels the normal signal, causing the antenna to
pick up noise and distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can become quite
severe in hilly terrain and depressed roadways.
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