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5.EJ (eject):Press to eject a CD.
6.COMP (Compression):In CD
mode, press to bring louder and
softer levels into more comfortable
listening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display.
7.Shuffle:Press to listen to the
tracks on the CD in random order.
Press again to turn off.
8.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station. Press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. This radio is equipped with six
station memory preset controls which allow you to set up to six AM
stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).
9.CD:
Press and hold until
desired selection is reached.
10.
CD:Press and hold until
desired selection is reached.
11.Tune / Discs: In radio mode,
press to move up or down the
frequency band in individual
increments.
12.Seek:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station, selection or track.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
14.CD: Press to enter CD mode or
to play a CD already loaded into the
system.
SHUFFLE6
12 3456SHUFFLE CD CD
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The Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Side 1–2:Works in tape mode only. Press to change the playing side of
the tape.
10.SEL (Select):Allows you to
adjust various settings such as bass
levels, RDS information, the time,
etc.
11.REW (rewind)/FF (fast
forward):Press to play previous or
the next cassette selections or CD
tracks.
12.BASS:Press BASS and then
press SEL to decrease
or
increase
the bass levels.
TREB (treble):Press TREB and then press SEL to decrease
or
increase
the treble levels.
13.ON/OFF/VOL (Volume):Press
to turn the system ON. Turn to
adjust the volume levels. Press again
to turn the system off.
14.AUTO:Press to set first six
strong stations into AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory controls; press again
to return to normal stations.
RDS:Press to engage Radio Data System and select:
•TRAFFIC — Interrupts playing media to play a traffic report. To
activate, press SCAN or SEEK when TRAFFIC ON is displayed.
•FIND program type — Press SEL to choose the desired program type:
Classic, Country, Info., Jazz/R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft or Top 40.
•SHOW — Displays station name, station type and/or radio text. Press
RDS until SHOW is displayed.
CLK (Clock):Press RDS until SET HOURS is displayed. Press SEL to
decrease
or increasethe hours.
SEL
REWFF12
BASS TREB
VOLPUSHON
AUTO RDSCLK
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Press RDS again until SET MIN is displayed. Press SEL to decrease
or increasethe minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this
control will not function.
15.AM/FM:Press to select AM or
FM frequency bands. Press to end
tape or CD play and begin radio
play.
16.EJ (Eject):Press to eject a CD.
REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear seat controls allow the rear seat passengers to operate the
radio, tape, CD or CD changer (if equipped).
To engage, simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5.
Press again to disengage.
1.Mode:Push to toggle between
AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD or CD
changer mode (if equipped).
2.Memory:Push successively to
allow rear seat passengers to scroll
through memory presets. Push in
CD changer mode (if equipped) to
advance to the next disc.
3.Headphone jack:Plug a 3.5 mm
headphone into the jack.
4.Headphone/speaker:Press to turn all speakers off (headphone
mode). Press again to deactivate the headphone and activate system
speakers.
5.Seek:Press
orto access the previous or next station, selection
or track.
6.Volume:Press + to increase and — to decrease volume levels. From
the rear seat controls, volume cannot be set higher than the front seat
setting.
AM
FM
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RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
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To open the moon roof:the moon
roof is equipped with a one-touch
open feature. Press and release
the
control. To stop the
one-touch open feature press
the
control again.
To close the moon roof:press and
hold the
control until the glass
panel stops moving. When fully
closed, the rear portion of the glass
panel will appear higher than the front portion.
To vent the moon roof:press and hold the
control.The moon
roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the
vent position.To close, press and hold the
control until the glass
panel stops moving.
The moon roof sliding shade can be opened or closed manually. The
glass panel must be closed in order to move the sliding shade.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the moon roof positions will need to be reset. To reset the
moon roof positions, move the moon roof into the vent position.
ELECTRONIC COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
(IF EQUIPPED)
This display provides the outside
temperature in °C (Centigrade) or
°F (Fahrenheit) and one of the
eight compass headings to indicate
the direction the vehicle is facing.
Outside temperature display
Press theMODEcontrol to turn on
the display. Press theMODE
control again to change from °C to
°F. Press theMODEcontrol again
to turn off the display.
If the outside temperature drops
below 4° C (38° F) the word “ICE”
will flash in the display alternately
with the outside temperature for
approximately one minute.
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMPMODELAMP
73° NW
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Electronic compass
As an orientation aid, the compass
direction abbreviations are displayed
here.
If you suspect that the compass is
not operating correctly, it can be
recalibrated.
Note:The compass reading may be
affected when driving near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
broadcast antennas. Magnetic or metallic objects place on or in the
vehicle may also affect the compass reading.
•Adjusting the compass
Note:The ignition must be in the ON position.
1. Press and hold theMODE
control until “VAR” appears in the
display. The current location
number should be displayed.
2. Press theMODEcontrol
repeatedly until your desired
location number appears in the
display. Use this zone map to
determine which location number
you should be using.
•Adjusting the calibration of the compass
Note:To adjust the calibration find an open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines.
L
A
M
PM
O
D
EL
A
M
P
9 VAR
1 2 3
4
5
6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15
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1. Press and hold theMODE
control until “CAL” appears in the
display then release the control.
2. Drive slowly (less than 5 km/h
[3 mph]) in circles until “CAL”
disappears from the display
(approximately 2 or 3 circles).
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelets are over the pointed end of
the retention posts and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal.
TAILGATE LOCK
The tailgate lock is designed to
prevent theft of the tailgate.
•Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to lock.
•Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.
L
A
M
PM
O
D
EL
A
M
P
CAL
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Clutch
operation while driving ..........117
recommended shift speeds ....118
Compass/temperature display ...52
Console ........................................41
floor ...........................................41
overhead ....................................42
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant
refill capacities ................185, 201
specifications ..................203, 205
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer Assistance ................135
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................172
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................160
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............164
Getting roadside
assistance ................................135
Getting the service
you need .................................158
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................165
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................161
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............164
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........203
Driving under special
conditions ..................116, 121, 124
sand .........................................123
snow and ice ...........................125
through water .........................125E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................152
Emergency Flashers .................136
Engine ........................................205
cleaning ...................................169
idle speed control ...................179
lubrication
specifications ..................203, 205
refill capacities ........................201
service points ..........................176
starting after a collision .........136
Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................200
refill capacities ........................201
specifications ..................203, 205
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................201
Foglamps .....................................31
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......119
description ..............................119
driving off road .......................120
electronic shift ........................120
indicator light .........................119
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................113
Fuel
capacity ...................................201
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................................188
filter, specifications ................200
fuel pump shut-off switch .....136
octane rating ...........................205
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......136
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