LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2005 Owner's Guide

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)
1.Eject:Press to eject a tape.
2.Eject:Press to eject a CD.
3.Bass:Allows you to increase or
decrease the audio system’s bass
output. Press BASS then press SEL
to decrease
or increasethe bass levels.
Treble:Allows you to increase or
decrease the audio system’s treble
output. Press TREB then press SEL
to decrease
or increasethe treble levels.
4.Balance:Allows you to shift
speaker sound between the right
and left speakers. Press BAL then
press SEL to shift sound to the left
or right.
SHUF SELBALBASS
FADETREB
SCAN CD
AM/FM
SEEKREWFFCOMP
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12SIDE TUNETAPE
RDS
AUTO
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MUTE
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Fade:Allows you to shift speaker
sound between the front and rear
speakers. Press FADE then press
SEL to shift the sound to the rear
or the front.
5.COMP (Compression):In CD
mode, press to bring soft and loud
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
SHUF (Shuffle):Press to play CD
tracks in random order.
6.Select:Use to adjust bass, treble,
balance and fade levels.
7.Side 1–2:Press to change sides
on the tape.
Dolby:
Dolbynoise
reduction:Reduces tape noise and
hiss; press to activate/deactivate.
8.REW (Rewind):Worksintape
and CD modes.
In tape mode, radio play continues
until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the
tape is reached.
In CD mode, REW control reverses the CD within the current track.
FF (fast forward):Works in tape
and CD modes.
In the tape mode, tape direction
automatically reverses when the end of the tape is reached.
In CD mode, FF advances the CD within the current track.
9.Digital signal processing (if
equipped):Press to adjust the
occupancy modes between the
following:
•ALL SEATS
•DRIVER SEAT
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•REAR SEATS
RDS:(Radio Data System): Allows
you to access FM stations which are
RDS- equipped. Press RDS then
SEL to select from:
Traffic — Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control their
volume level.Traffic information is not available in most U.S.
markets.
Show — Allows you to view the frequency and program type of the
chosen radio station.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash mounted
clock. Refer toClockin the Driver Controls Chapter for further
information.
10.Autoset:Press to set first six
strong stations into AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory buttons; press again to
return to normal stations.
11.Scan:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press SCAN for a brief
sampling of radio stations, tape
selections or CD tracks.
12.Seek:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous
or nextlistenable
radio station, tape selection or CD track.
13.Tune:Works in radio mode.
Press to manually advance up or
down the frequency band.
14.AM/FM/CD:Press AM/FM to
select a radio frequency. Press while
in tape or CD mode to return to
radio mode. Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the
system.
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15.Mute mode:Press to mute the
playing media.
16.Power/volume:Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to
raise/lower the volume.
17.Tape:Press to play the tape.
18.CD door:Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side
up.
19.Tape door:Insert the tape facing the right.
REAR CONSOLE AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
•NEXT:Press to access the next
radio memory preset, the next
CD track or the next tape
selection.
•VOL:Press the up arrow to
increase the volume or the down
arrow to decrease the volume.
•MODE:Press to toggle through
AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if
equipped) modes.
ACCESSORY DELAY
With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and
audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch
is turn to the OFF position or until any door is opened.
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
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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.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
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CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12
cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your CD changer is located in the
trunk.
1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
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2. Pressto eject the magazine.
3. Pull the lever to remove a CD
tray from the magazine.
4. Insert one disc into each CD tray
of the magazine (up to 6 discs).
Ensure that the label side is facing
up.
If you pull too hard on the disc
holder, the disc holder may come
completely out of the magazine. If
this happens, reinsert the disc
holder back into the magazine.
5. Insert each CD tray, with the disc
loaded, all the way into the CD
magazine.
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6. Insert the CD magazine into the
changer.
7. Slide the door to the left to close.
Use only compact discs containing
this mark.
The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate.
Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The
magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used.
The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.
LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Lincoln Navigation System which
allows you to listen to the radio, play CDs and also navigate the vehicle
using a navigation DVD.
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THX audio system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the THXcertified premium audio
system. This system creates optimal
acoustic quality for all seating
positions and road conditions.
The system offers an advanced
speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer
and equalizer.
Your Lincoln Navigation System has a large range of features, yet is easy
to use. Guidance is shown on the display screen and is supplemented
with voice prompts. The display screen provides full information for
operating the system through use of menus, text screens and map
displays. Screen selections are made by touching the desired selection on
the screen.
1.VOL-PUSH: Press to turn the system ON/OFF. Turn to adjust the
audio volume level.
2.AUDIO: Press to enter audio mode and access radio, CD, CDDJ, DVD
(if equipped) settings.
3.MAP: Press to enter map mode and view your current vehicle position
on the map. Press and hold to obtain additional position information.
This will not function without a map DVD loaded.
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4.DEST: Press to enter Destination Entry mode. This allows you to
enter a destination and route to it. With an active route, pressing DEST
allows the user to request a Detour, display entire route, select route
preferences, or change or cancel the destination. This will not function
without a map DVD loaded.
5.MENU: Press to access system settings such as display, brightness,
clock mode (if equipped), etc.
6.CD OPEN CLOSE: Press to open/close the display screen and access
the CD player.
Cold temperature advisory
When operating the system below 32° Fahrenheit (0° Celsius), the
display screen requires 20–30 minutes warm-up to achieve maximum
brightness. Ensure that the system display setting is set to DAY mode
until maximum brightness is achieved (refer toMenu modesection).
Once maximum brightness is achieved, revert to AUTO mode display
setting.
Initial map display
After pressing AGREE to the initial
WARNING screen, you will move
into the initial map screen which
shows the current vehicle location.
Pressing the globe icon will take you
to the user settings — audible
feedback, navigation units, language
and clock (if equipped).
Quick Start — How to get going
To play a radio station:
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on.
2. Press AUDIO.
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