radio FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual

106 [ST03615(ALL)08/95]The automatic transaxle console-mounted
gearshift will lock only when you turn the key
to LOCK. When the gearshift is in any gear
position but P (Park), the ignition key cannot be
turned to LOCK or be removed from the
steering column.
[ST03620(ALL)02/95]
If you have a manual transaxle, you must push
the key in while turning to the LOCK position
in order to remove the key.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
[ST03635(ALL)09/95]
OFF (if equipped) allows you to shut off the
engine and all accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
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[ST03650(ALL)07/95]
ACC (accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
[ST03850(ALL)02/95]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. (The brake system warning light will
remain lit if the parking brake is set or if there
is a problem with the brake system.) The key
returns to the ON position once the engine is
started and remains in this position while the
engine runs.
[ST03900(ALL)02/95]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake system warning light.
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124 [LG07400(ALL)03/93]
one inch art:0070095-AAir bag readiness light
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Check Engine Warning Light
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The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light is turned on.
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The check engine light
[LG08200(ALL)08/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to ON, but it should turn off when
the engine starts. If the light does not come on
when you are driving, have your vehicle
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Instrument Panel Controls
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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
[IP00400(ALL)03/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
lamps, clock, and radio are on the instrument
panel.
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If you have radio transmitting equipment in
your vehicle, be aware that it can interfere with
your vehicle's electrical system and may cause
the instrumentation and/or convenience
products to have temporary, abnormal operation.
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NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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The Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
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Heating Only System
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
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If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
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The Controls
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The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
settings numbered 1 (low) through 4 (high) and
on OFF position.
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Pushing the A/C button (in the center of the fan
speed knob) turns on the air conditioning
system, if equipped. The fan must be on for the
air conditioning compressor to operate. The
indicator light, to the left of the fan speed knob,
will glow when the A/C system is on.
[IP00580(ALL)08/95]
The temperature control lever may be adjusted
from cool air in the blue range to warm air in
the red range.
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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Electronic radios have built-in clocks. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this Owner
Guide.
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Radio
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For information about the radio in your vehicle,
refer to theElectronic Sound Systemschapter in
this Owner Guide.
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Radio Antenna
[IP37050(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle's radio antenna is mounted on the
top of the windshield on the left (driver) side of
the vehicle.
[IP37100(ALL)08/95]
If your vehicle's radio antenna is mounted near
the top of the windshield on the left (driver)
side of the vehicle, the antenna can be extended
by pulling it upward away from its mounting
base. To retract the antenna push it in toward its
mounting base.
[IP37200(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: To receive the best reception, the
antenna must be fully extended. Some
wind noise is normal with the antenna
in the fully extended position. If the
antenna is not fully extended, the
result may be weak or noisy radio
reception.
[IP37300(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: The retractable radio antenna must be
pushed in prior to entering a car wash.
Failure to retract the antenna could
result in damage to the antenna,
antenna base, or vehicle.
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164 [SC06350(ALL)06/94]
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
push the release lever under the steering column
away from you. Tip the steering wheel to the
desired position. Pull the lever back into place to
lock the steering wheel.
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[SC07400(ALL)03/91]
Speed Control (If equipped)
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[SC07500(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle has speed control, you can
automatically maintain a constant speed at or
above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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168 [SC09950(ALL)08/95]To cancel speed control and then resume a
set speed
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NOTE: Use of radio transmitting equipment
that is not Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or in Canada the
Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) approved may
cause the speed control to malfunction.
Therefore, use only properly installed
FCC approved radio transmitting
equipment in your vehicle.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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Compact Disc Radio
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Compact Disc Radio
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The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic
Stereo Radio with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
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Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD
Player
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Most of the features of this unit work for both
radio and CD operation. Also, some of the knobs
and buttons control several different functions,
so be sure to read all of the operating
instructions carefully.
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How to turn the radio on and off
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Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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How to adjust the volume
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Press the +/sside of the ªVOLº button to
increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show the relative volume level.
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NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a ªnominalº
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off, the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power was switched off.
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Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band. When in the radio mode,
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 the
station using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button,
ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to the station or
select the station by using the memory buttons,
which you can set to any desired frequency.
These four methods are described below.
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Using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to manually
tune
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You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time (FM changes in
increments of 200kHz; AM changes in
increments of 10kHz) by first pressing the
ªSCAN/TUNEº button twice (display shows
ªTUNEº), then Ðwithin approximately five
secondsÐpressing and releasing either the
top
aor bottom
bhalf of the ªSEEKº
button. To change frequencies quickly, press
andhold downeither the top or bottom half
of the ªSEEKº button. While you are
manually tuning, the display will show a
blinking ªMº.
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[AS02300(ALL)08/95]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any
allowable broadcast frequency, whether or
not a station is present on that frequency.
(SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this
section.)
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the top
a
half of the ªSEEKº button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the bottom
bhalf 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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