light FORD MUSTANG 2003 4.G User Guide

listening comfort and protection, it is not
recommended to listen to theMACH 1000audio
system at high volume levels for extended periods of
time.
Volume/power control
Press the control to
turn the audio system
on or off. Turn the
control to raise or
lower volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the
ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on
at a“nominal”listening level when the ignition
switch is turned back on.
Speed sensitive volume
With this feature, radio volume changes
automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise.
The recommended level for speed sensitive volume
is from level 1 through level 3. Level 0 turns the
speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the
maximum setting.
To engage the speed
sensitive volume
feature, press and hold
the volume control for
five seconds (with the radio on), then press:
•
to increase
volume
compensation.
•
to decrease or
shut off the volume
compensation.
The selected level will appear in the display.
PUSH ON
PUSH ON
SEL
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If your vehicle is equipped with a CD changer,
pressing the CD control again will allow you to
toggle between accessing the multi disc system and
the CD changer. The display will read CD or CDDJ.
Display description
Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These
signify the six CD slots in the audio system. When a
disc is loaded into a particular slot (1–6), the
number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle
is empty, there is no CD in that particular slot.
Rewind
The rewind control
works in CD modes.
Press and hold the
REW control until the desired selection is reached. If
the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will
begin play at the first track. Release the control to
disengage rewind mode.
When in rewind mode, your audio system will
automatically lower the volume level of the playing
media.
Fast forward
The fast forward
control works in CD
modes.
Press and hold the FF control until the desired
selection is reached. If the end of the disc is
reached, the CD will return to the first track.
Release the control to disengage fast forward mode.
When in fast forward mode, your audio system will
automatically lower the volume level of the playing
media.
REW FF
REW FF
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CD, MP3 AND CD PLAYER CARE
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the
playing surface.
•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources for extended periods of time.
•Do not insert more than one disc into the slot of
the CD player (if equipped).
•Always store discs out of direct sunlight.
Excessive heat may damage or warp discs.
•Use care when handling and playing CD-R and
CD-RW discs, which are more susceptible to
damage from heat, light and stress than are
regular CDs.
•Always insert and remove a disc by holding the
disc flat, with the playing surface facing down, in
order to prevent damage to the disc or the player.
•Never insert any object other than a compact disc
into the player, as doing so may damage the
player and may cause injury to you.
•Do not disassemble the player. The laser used in
disc playback is extremely harmful to the eyes.
CLEANING CASSETTE PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED)
Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning
cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to
maintain the best sound and operation.
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CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less.
•Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high
humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow
tapes that may have been exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a moderate temperature
before playing.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or
pencil into the hole and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a
long time when not being played.
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM
and FM stations may use for their broadcasts.
Allowable frequencies are:
AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
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RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength.The further an FM signal
travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of
the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by“signal
modulation.”Signal modulation is a process radio
stations use to increase their strength/volume
relative to other stations.
•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings
between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio
station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power
lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its“shadow”) returns your
reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes
captured by stronger signals when you pass a
broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play
while the weak station frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single
channel reception if it will improve the reception of
a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system
warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified
technician.
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•(Panel)–Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The air can not be
cooled below the outside temperature.
•O (Off)–Outside air is shut out and the fan will
not operate. This mode may reduce undesirable
odors from entering the vehicle but may increase
the possibility of interior window fogging.
•
(Floor)–Distributes outside air through the
floor ducts. The air cannot be cooled below the
outside temperature.
•
(Floor and defrost)–Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster ducts and the
floor duct and the side window demisters. The
A/C compressor will operate automatically if the
outside temperature is above approximately 6°C
(43°F) . The air distributed through the floor
ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to
the windshield defrost ducts and the side window
demisters.
•
(Defrost)–Distributes outside air through
the windshield defroster ducts and the side
window demisters. The A/C compressor will
operate automatically if the outside temperature
is above approximately 6°C (43°F). This mode will
clear ice and fog from the windshield.
Since the air conditioner removes moisture
from the air, it is considered normal operation
if water drips on the ground under the air
conditioner drain.
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Operating tips
•To reduce fogging in humid weather, place the
climate control system in Defrost and Rear
Defrost mode (if equipped) before driving.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle
under warm weather conditions, do not drive with
the climate control system in the Off mode.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle
under cold weather conditions, do not drive with
he climate control system in Max A/C (if
equipped), recirculation mode (if equipped) or
Off mode.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave
your vehicle in the Max A/C (if equipped),
recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off mode
when turning off the vehicle.
•Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave
your vehicle in the Max A/C (if equipped),
recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off mode
when turning off the ignition.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior
base of the windshield.
•
To increase the efficiency of the A/C (if equipped),
drive with the windows slightly open for two to
three minutes. or until the vehicle has been“aired
out”.
•Do not place objects under the front seat or over
the defroster ducts. They may reduce visibility,
fall into the ducts, or degrade the performance of
your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the
instrument panel, as these objects may
become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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HEADLAMPCONTROL
•Pull the headlamp
control toward you
to the first position
to turn on the
parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate
lamps and marker
lamps.
•Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer
position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to
the previous lamps).
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be
turned on when the
headlamp control is in
either of the following
positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the
foglamps.
When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will
not operate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To
activate:
•the ignition must be turned on
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking
lamps position
•the high beam headlamps must be turned off
•the parking brake is released
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Always remember to turn on your
headlamps at dusk or during inclement
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)
System does not activate your tail lamps and
generally may not provide adequate lighting during
these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a
collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward
the instrument panel to
activate. Pull the lever
towards you to
deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly
to activate and release
to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the
brightness of the
instrument panel:
•Rotate clockwise/
ounterclockwise
when the headlamp
controlisinthe
parking lamp or low-beam position.
To turn on the courtesy lamps:
•Rotate fully counterclockwise.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed
at the assembly plant.
OFFHI
LO
OFFHI
LO
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If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment
of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified
service technician.
Headlamp vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately
7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen
directly in front of it.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) Center height of lamp to ground
•(3) Twenty five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the center of your
headlamp to the ground and mark a 2.4 meter
(8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall
or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape
works well). The center of the lamp is marked by a
3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the
wall or screen and open the hood.
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