CD changer Mercury Sable 1999 Owner's Manuals

Tune adjust for CD mode
²Press theto select the previous disc in the CD
changer. (Play will begin on the first track of the
disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode.
Refer toShuffle featurefor more information.
Hold the control to continue reversing through
the disc.
²Press
to select the next disc in the CD
changer. Hold the control to fast-forward through
the remaining discs.
Seek function
The seek function
control works in radio,
tape or CD mode.
Seek function in radio mode
²Pressto find the next listenable station down
the frequency band.
²Press
to find the next listenable station up the
frequency band.
Seek function in tape mode
²Pressto listen to the previous selection on the
tape.
²Press
to listen to the next selection on the
tape.
Seek function in CD mode
²Pressto seek to the previous track of the
current disc. If a selection has been playing for
three seconds or more and you press
, the CD
changer will replay that selection from the
beginning.
²Press
to seek forward to the next track of the
current disc. After the last track has been
completed, the first track of the current disc will
automatically replay.
SEEK
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²Speaker sound can
be adjusted between
the front and rear
speakers.
Inserting a tape
Push only slightly when
inserting a cassette
tape (with the open
edge to the right). A cassette deck loading
mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.
You can switch from CD to tape play by inserting a
tape into the cassette deck.
Tape/CD select
²To begin tape play
(with a tape loaded
into the audio
system) while in the
radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press
the button during rewind or fast forward to stop
the rewind or fast forward function.
²To begin CD play (if CDs are loaded in the CD
changer), press the CD button. The first track of
the first disc will begin playing. After that CD play
will begin where it stopped last.
Rewind
The rewind control
works in tape and CD
modes.
²In tape mode, radio play will continue until
rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
DOLBY B ®TAPECDEJECT
TAPECD
REW
5
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Compression adjust
Compression adjust
brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a
more consistent
listening level.
Press the COMP
control to activate and deactivate compression
adjust.
Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature
operates in CD mode
and plays all tracks on
the current disc in
random order.
If equipped with the
CD changer, the shuffle
feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are
played.
Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature.
Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE
control is pressed again.
Setting the clock
To set the hour, press
and hold the hour (h)
control. When the
desired hour appears,
release the control.
To set the minute,
press and hold the
minute (m) control.
When the desired
minute appears, release
the control.
COMP
SHUFFLE
12
COMP
SHUFFLE
12
MH
MH
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CD changer (if equipped)
Your CD changer is either located in the trunk or in
the right side cargo area storage compartment.
Slide the door to
access the CD changer
magazine.
Press
to eject the
magazine.
Make sure only one
disc is inserted in each
slot. Each disc must be
inserted with the label
surface upward.
Depending on your
system, you may insert
up to six or ten CDs.
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.
6
5
4
3
2
16 COMPACT DISC MAGAZINECOMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
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The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with
the radio power off.
Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)
The laser beam used in the compact disc
player is harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing
badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty.
Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the
player.
If your changer does not work, it may be that:
²A disc is already loaded where you want to insert
a disc.
²The disc is inserted with the label surface
downward.
²The disc is dusty or defective.
²The player's internal temperature is above 60ÉC
(140ÉF). Allow the player to cool down before
operating.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within
industry standards is inserted.
Cleaning compact discs
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If
necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD
cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge.
Do not use circular motion.
CD and CD changer care
²Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the
playing surface.
²Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources for extended periods of time.
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²Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of
the CD changer magazine.
Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)
Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning
cartridge after ten to twelve hours of play in order
to maintain the best sound and operation.
Cassette and cassette player care
²Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less.
²Do 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.
²Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or
pencil into the hole and turning the hub.
²Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
²Do 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 87.9, 88.1±107.1, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
Radio reception factors
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/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 ªsignal
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/
Relay
LocationFuse
Amp
RatingDescription
1 40A** Fuse Junction Panel
2 30A** PCM Relay
3 40A** Ignition Switch, Starter Relay
4 30A
C.B.Accessory Delay Relay, Power
Seat
5 40A** Ignition Switch
6 Ð Not Used
7 40A** Rear Window Defrost Relay
8 30A** Thermactor Air ByPass
Solenoid, EAM Solid State Relay
9 40A** High Speed Cooling Fan Relay,
Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay
10 20A** Fuel Pump Relay
11 40A** Blower Motor Relay
12 Ð Not Used
13 40A** Anti-Lock Brake Module
14 Ð Not Used
15 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Module
16 10A* Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
17 20A* Rear Control Unit, CD Changer
22
14 13
12 11
10 9
87
175A MEGA-FUSE
65
43
2121 24 23 28 27 26 2530 2931
33 3432
20 19
18 17 16 15
Roadside emergencies
124

Accessory delay ........ 49
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........ 83
and child
safety seats ............. 85
description .............. 84
disposal .................... 88
indicator light ......... 87
passenger air bag ... 86
Air conditioning
automatic
temperature control
system . 22,23,24,25,27
Anti-theft system . 60,67
arming the system .. 60
disarming a triggered
system ..................... 62
Automatic transaxle. 105
driving
with .......... 107,108,109
Brakes ...................... 101
anti-lock .......... 101,102
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ......... 102
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 141
shift interlock ........ 105
Break-in period ........ 2,3
Cargo area shade ...... 55
Cargo cover ............... 55
Cargo net ................... 54
CD changer. 37,38,39,40
Cellular telephone
(see your Cellular
Phone Guide) ............ 52
Child safety seats
attaching with tether
straps ....................... 94
in rear seat ......... 92,94
tether anchorage
hardware ................. 95
Cleaning
your vehicle
.............. 175
engine
compartment ......... 176
exterior .................. 176
exterior lamps ....... 178
interior ................... 179
plastic parts .......... 178
washing .................. 175
waxing ................... 176
wheels .................... 176
wiper blades .......... 178
Console ...................... 52
Controls
power seat ............... 71
Coolant .................... 145
checking
and adding ............ 143
refill capacities ...... 145
Customer Assistance
Ford accessories
for your
vehicle ..... 198,199,200
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 190
Getting assistance
outside the
U.S. and Canada ... 197
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 189
Getting the service
you need ........ 191,192
Ordering additional
owner's literature . 203
The Dispute
Settlement Board . 193
194,195,196
Defrost
rear window ............ 18
Doors
central unlocking .... 50
Index
205