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Ford Extended Service Plan
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More Protection for Your Vehicle
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You can get more protection for your new car or
light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended
Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only
extended service program with the Ford name
on it and the only service contract backed by
Ford Motor Company.
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Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed
and administered by Ford. It provides:
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protection against repair costs after your
Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires;
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and
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other benefits during the warranty period
(such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage
for certain maintenance and wear items).
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You may purchase Ford ESP from any
participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There
are several Ford ESP plans available in various
time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental.
(In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for
details.)
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When you purchase Ford ESP, you receive
peace-of-mind protection throughout the United
States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United
States and Canada are not eligible for
ESP coverage.
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This information is subject to change, ask your
dealer for complete details about Ford ESP
coverage.
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Electronic Stereo and Stereo
Cassette Radios
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Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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How to turn the radio on and adjust the
volume
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Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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Press the right (+) side of the ªVOLº button to
increase the volume. Press the left (S) side of
the button to decrease the volume.
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If the volume is set above a certain level when
the ignition is turned off, the volume level will
reset to a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
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Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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Push the ªBANDº button to select the desired
frequency band. Pushing the button more than
once will alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2.
These functions are used with the station
memory buttons described underHow to tune
radio stations.
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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 a
station, ªSEEKº to the next station, ªSCANº for
listenable stations, or select the station using the
memory preset buttons, which you can set to
any desired frequency.
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Using the manual mode to tune your radio
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You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by first pressing the
mode button until ªMANº appears above the
frequency display. Then, press either the right
(
a) or left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button.
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
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The alternate track (other side) of the tape
can be selected at any time by pushing both
fast-wind buttons (
hand
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same time. The number in the display will
alternate between 1 and 2.
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How to eject the tape
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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The radio will resume playing.
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How to remove the faceplate (Cassette
radio only)
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Your cassette radio is equipped with a
detachable, theft-deterrent faceplate.
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Removing the faceplate
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Slide the release button downward. The
release button is located just above the
ªSEEKº button. The faceplate will spring out
slightly. Grasp the faceplate and remove.
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Reinstalling the faceplate
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Insert the left side of the faceplate into the
radio bezel, then rotate and ªclickº the right
side into place. If radio/cassette were on
before the faceplate was removed, they will
resume playing.
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Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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All About Radio Frequencies
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
that AM and FM radio stations may use for
their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are,
AM: 530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps;
FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz
steps.
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Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given
area. This radio will tune to each of these
frequencies using manual tune and no fine
tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use
other frequencies.
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Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:
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your vehicle is raised for service
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the sound of the exhaust system changes
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your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
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If you must allow your engine to idle for long
periods of time, be sure you are in an open area
and open the windows at least one inch
(25 mm). Also, adjust the heating or air
conditioning to bring in outside air.
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If you are using the heater, set the fan speed on
1, 2, or 3 with the function lever on the position
of your choice and the air door control lever in
the fresh (outside air) position.
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If you are using the air conditioner, set the fan
speed on 1, 2, or 3 with the function lever in the
position of your choice. Set the air door control
lever in theN(outside air) position.
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WARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford
authorized remanufactured parts are used for
maintenance, replacement, or for the service of
components affecting emissions control, the
owner should be assured that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability. Please
consult your warranty information booklet for
complete warranty information.
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252 Index
J
Jack.................. 132
operation.............133, 136
positioning............133, 136
storage................ 132
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 140
disconnecting cables.......... 142
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 16
positions of the ignition......... 44
stuck in lock position.......... 44
L
Lamps
checking............... 184
daytime running light system...... 46
dome lamps.............. 41
flashing the lamps............ 47
hazard flashers.......... 45,121
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
instrument panel, dimming....... 41
interior lamps.............. 41
replacing bulbs............ 184
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . 45, 48
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 14
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 15
brake................. 9
charging system............. 11
check engine.............. 13
engine oil pressure........... 11
hazard warning light....... 45,121
high beam............... 12
lowoil................. 11
oil pressure............... 11
safety belt............... 9
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