FORD TAURUS 1996 Owners Manual

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How to tune radio stations
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There are four ways for you to tune in a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station using the ªTUNEº button, ªSEEKº to the
station, ªSCANº to the station or select the
station by using the memory buttons. These four
methods are described below.
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Using the ªTUNEº function
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You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by pressing and
releasing either the right (
a) or left (
b) side
of the ªTUNEº or ªTUNE/DISCº button. To
change frequencies quickly, press and hold
down either the right or left side of the
button.
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº
button to select the next listenable station up
the frequency band. Press the left (
b) side of
the button to select the next listenable station
down the frequency band. By pressing and
holding the button, listenable stations can be
passed over to reach the desired station.
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Using the ªSCANº function
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Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the
scan mode up the frequency band, stopping
on each listenable station for approximately
five seconds. The band indicator (AM, FM1,
FM2) flashes during scan operation.
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To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button
again.
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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Follow the steps below to set these buttons to
the desired frequencies:
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1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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Using the Radio Set feature
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With Radio set, you can automatically set
strong stations into your memory buttons.
AM, FM1 and FM2 will be set sequentially.
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Turn the radio off with the ªVOL PUSH ONº
knob. Press and hold the ªSCANº button and
turn the radio on by pressing the ªVOL
PUSH ONº knob. Continue holding the
ªSCANº button until ªRADº is shown in the
display.
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NOTE: If there are less than six strong stations
in the frequency band, the remaining
unfilled buttons will store the last
strong station detected on the band.
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After all stations have been filled, the radio
will begin playing the station stored on
memory button 1.
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Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªBASSº button
to increase bass (more ªlowsº); press the left
(
b) side of the ªBASSº button to decrease
bass (less ªlowsº).
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªTREBº
button to increase treble (more ªhighsº);
press the left (
b) side of the ªTREBº button
to decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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Adjusting speaker balance
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Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªBALº button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers. The display
will show ªBALº and a dot indicating the
balance position.
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Adjusting speaker fader
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Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªFADEº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers. The display
will show ªFADEº and a dot indicating the
fade position.
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The power antenna will automatically rise when
your radio is turned on and the ignition is in the
ON or ACC position. It will lower when either
the radio or the ignition is turned off.
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Power antenna maintenance and care
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Never drive your vehicle through a car wash
with the power antenna mast extended. This
can cause damage to the antenna mast, which
is not covered under warranty. Turn off your
radio and/or the vehicle. This will
automatically retract the antenna.
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If your power antenna mast ever becomes
damaged, the mast may not extend or retract
properly which might limit reception
performance. In this case, it is not necessary
to replace the entire power antenna assembly.
A replacement mast can be obtained from
your dealership for a nominal fee.
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Occasionally, the power antenna mast should
be wiped clean with mild soap and water or
denatured alcohol. This prevents debris from
accumulating on the mast which can cause
excessive wear and decrease the power
antenna life. Never use petroleum-based
products to clean your antenna mast.
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Common Radio Reception Conditions
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Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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1. Distance/Strength
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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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2. Terrain
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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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3. Rounded off frequencies
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Some FM radio stations advertise a
ªrounded-offº frequency which is not the
frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a
frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º
even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM
broadcast frequency.
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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
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NOTE: Adjust the volume, treble, bass, balance
and fade controls in the same manner
as for radio stations.
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How to insert a tape
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Your cassette player is equipped with power
loading. Once you insert a tape and push
slightly (with the open edge to the right), the
loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of
the way in and play will begin after a
momentary tape tightening process. Display
indicates ªTAPEº while tape is playing. If the
ªTAPEº button is pressed when the cassette tape
player is empty, ªNOº and ªTAPEº will flash in
the display and radio play will continue.
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NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether the radio is on or
off. However, if the radio is off, the
cassette tape will be loaded and stored.
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How to locate a desired selection on the
tape
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There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
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Fast forwarding the tape
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To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will automatically begin
playing until fast forward is manually
stopped (by pressing the ªTAPEº, ªEJº,
ªREWº or ªFFº button) or the end of the
tape is reached. The display will show a
flashing
Xto indicate fast forward.
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At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.
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Rewinding the tape
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To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
The radio will automatically begin playing
until rewind is manually stopped (by
pressing the ªTAPEº, ªEJº, ªREWº or ªFFº
button) or the beginning of the tape is
reached. The display will show a flashing
X
to indicate rewind.
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
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While in the tape mode, press the right (
a)
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape (display
indicates ªSEEKº). Press the left (
b) side to
seek the previous tape selection.
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NOTE: If you want to restart a currently
playing tape selection, press the left
(
b) side of the ªSEEKº button after
approximately three seconds into the
current selection.
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Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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Press the ªSCANº button to begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling
(display flashes ªSCANº).
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To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection press ªSCANº a
second time.
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
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The alternate side of the tape can be selected at
any time by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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How to eject the tape
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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJº button. The radio will resume playing if the
power is on. The tape cartridge can be ejected
with radio power (and/or ignition) on or off.
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How to store the tape
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Press the ªAMº or ªFMº button (or ªCDº, if
equipped) to stop the tape player and resume
radio play (or CD-DJ).
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Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Push again to deactivate.
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Tape error messages
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Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
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TD E1 Ð Possible problem tape cartridge. The
cassette player will automatically eject the tape.
Insert the tape again. If the same error code
appears in the display, try a different tape. If the
problem persists, refer the problem to qualified
personnel for service.
[AS18330(ALL)04/95]
TD E2 Ð Radio cannot eject tape. If tape is not
ejected when the ªEJº button is pressed, refer
the problem to qualified personnel for service.
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TD E3 Ð Radio cannot insert tape properly. The
cassette player will automatically eject the tape.
Insert tape again. If the same error code appears
in the display, try a different tape. If the
problem persists, refer the problem to qualified
personnel for service.
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Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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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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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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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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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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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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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player. High heat in the vehicle can cause the
cassette to warp.
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Ford 6-CD Changer
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The Ford 6-CD Changer is in the left of the
trunk or the right of the cargo area. It is
controlled by the audio system buttons.
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Loading Instructions
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1. Open the cover door. Open Compact Disc
Changer trunk unit by sliding door to the
front (sedan) or rear (wagon) (Figure 1).
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one third page art:0001464-A
Figure 1
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2. Press the orange Eject button to eject the disc
ªmagazineº (holds 6 discs) (Figure 2).
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one third page art:0001465-A
Figure 2
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