FORD ESCORT 2003 7.G Owner's Manual

Tracking feature in CD mode
•Press
to advance to the next
selection. Press and hold the
control to fast forward through
the current selection.
•Press
to reverse to the
previous selection. Press and hold
the control to rewind through the current selection.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio
mode.
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a sampling of strong stations on the
frequency band. Each station will play for approximately 5 seconds.
Press the SCAN control again to remain on a station and disable this
mode.
CD select
•To begin CD play (if CD is
loaded), press the CD control, or
•Insert the compact disc, label side
up into the CD slot (if no CD is
loaded). The auto loading mechanism will pull in the CD. There will be
a short lapse before play begins.
•The first track of the disc will begin playing. The DISC IN control will
illuminate.
•The track number will appear in the display.
To disable CD mode, press the power/volume control.
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Treble adjust
The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.
Press the AUDIO control until TREB is illuminated in the display.
Turn the volume control to adjust to the desired level of treble.
NOTE:The volume can be adjusted without pressing the AUDIO
function control.
Bass adjust
The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.
Press the AUDIO control until BASS is illuminated in the display.
Turn the volume control to adjust to the desired level of bass.
Speaker fade adjust
Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
Press the AUDIO control until FADE is illuminated in the display.
Turn the volume control to adjust the speaker output.
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Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.
Press the AUDIO control until BAL is illuminated in the display.
Turn the volume control to adjust the speakers.
NOTE:Approximately 5 seconds after selecting any AUDIO mode
(treble, bass, fade, balance or volume), the system will automatically
default to the volume function. To reset these modes, press and
momentarily hold the AUDIO control. The unit will beep and CL will
appear in the display.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with five station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to five preset AM stations and ten FM
stations (five in FM1 and five in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM control.
2. Select the desired station.
3. Press and momentarily hold the desired preset control until a beep is
heard.
The preset control number will illuminate in the display. This indicates
the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Repeat this
procedure to store other stations in memory.
Auto memory tuning
Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations. This is especially useful
when you are in an area where the local stations are not known.
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Starting auto memory tuning
1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM control.
2. Press and momentarily hold the
AUTO M (auto memory) control.
3. The audio systemwill select the
five strongest stations on the frequency band. When the stations are
filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.
Press the AUTO M control to recall stations in the auto memory. One
station will be selected each time you press the AUTO M control and the
auto memory number will be displayed.
NOTE:If the power supply is interrupted (the fuse blows or the battery
is disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.
Random play
The randomplay feature works in
CD mode and plays the selections
on the current CD in randomorder.
Random play in CD mode
Press the RDM control during play. RDM will illuminate in the display.
The next selection will be randomly selected.
To disengage randomplay, press the RDM control again.
Repeat play
The repeat play feature works in CD
mode and repeats the current CD
selection.
Repeat play in CD mode
Press the RPT control during play. RPT will illuminate in the display.
The current selection will be repeated.
To disengage repeat play, press the RPT control again.
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Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
CD.
Setting the clock
•Ensure that the ignition is in the
ACC or ON position.
•Press and momentarily hold the
CLOCK control until a beep is
heard. The current time will flash
in the display.
•Press the
to increase the hours.
•Press the
to increase the minutes.
•Press the CLOCK control again when the desired time is set to
activate the clock.
NOTE:If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE:If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is
flashing (if neither
oris pressed), and the CLOCK control is
pressed a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the current time
setting is within the first half of the hour (01–29), the hour setting will
automatically reverse one hour. For example, if the original setting is
3:24, the time will change to 3:00. If the clock’s current time setting is
within the latter part of the hour (from30 to 59 minutes), the hour
setting will automatically advance one hour. For example, if the original
setting is 3:45, the time will change to 4:00.
Changing the display mode
Press the CLOCK control to
alternate the display between time
and audio.
NOTE:If audio operation is selected while the time mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for 10 seconds, then the display
will revert to the time mode.
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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
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can effect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel froman 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.
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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 fromthe 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.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) 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 systemwarranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle. On
heater-only systems, the air cannot
be cooled below the outside
temperature.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
•
(Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers.
•OFF– Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
•
(Panel and floor) – Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers and the floor ducts.
•
(Floor) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts.
•
(Floor and defrost) – Distributes outside air through the floor
ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.
•
(Defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog fromthe windshield.
OFF
HI
LO
HI
LO
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Operating tips
•In humid weather, place the climate control system in Defrost (
)
before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the
windshield has been cleared, select any desired position.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
•Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control
systemshould be left in any position other than OFF position when
the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the
outside air inlet duct.
•Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate
control systemshould be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.
•Do not place objects under the front seat which may interfere with
the airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).
•Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area (at the base
of the windshield and underneath the hood).
•Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects may
block airflow and reduce your visibility through the windshield. Avoid
placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects
can fall into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to,
damaging your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
HI
LOOFFA/C
MAX
A/C
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Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode Selector Control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except
and. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.
Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain while the systemis working and even after you
have stopped the vehicle.
•
MAX A/C – Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle
faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode
can also be used to prevent undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle.
•A/C – Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but
not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.
•(Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside
temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
•OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
•
(Panel and floor) – Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air
conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added
customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in
between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through
the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the
instrument panel registers.
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A/C
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