light FORD EXPEDITION 2003 2.G User Guide

Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off. The audio system
can also be turned on by pressing
the AM/FM control or the CD
control.
Turn the control to raise or lower volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a“nominal”listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
Speed sensitive volume
With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1
through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
To engage the speed sensitive
volume feature, press and hold the
volume control for five seconds
(with the radio on). SPEED VOL
will appear in the display, then
press:
•
to increase volume
compensation.
•
to decrease or shut off the
volume compensation.
The selected level will appear in the
display.
Bass adjust
The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.
Press the BASS control. Use the
SEL control to increase or decrease
the amount of bass.
PUSH ON
PUSH ON
SEL
SEL
BASS
TREB
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CD select
CD mode may be entered by
pressing the CD control and the
LOAD control. Load the CD into the
audio system. The first track of the
disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped
last.
If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control
(1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the DISC control to access the other
loaded CDs.
NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD
present in the audio system.
NO CD will illuminate in the display if the CD control and a present
number (that is currently empty) are pressed. The system will play the
next available disc.
If your vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, pressing the CD control
again will allow you to toggle between accessing the multi disc system
and the CD changer. The display will read CD or CDDJ.
Display description
Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CD
slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot
(1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty,
there is no CD in that particular slot.
Rewind
The rewind control works in CD
modes.
Press and hold the REW control
until the desired selection is reached. If the beginning of the disc is
reached, the CD will begin play at the first track. Release the control to
disengage rewind mode.
When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower the
volume level of the playing media.
Fast forward
The fast forward control works in
CD modes.
CD AM
FM
REW FF
REW FF
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD PLAYER / CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)
If sound skips:
•You 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/player does not work, it may be that:
•The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
•A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.
•The disc is dusty or defective.
•A 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
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
•Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer
magazine.
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.
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CLEANING CASSETTE PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED)
Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to
12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.
CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Do 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.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Do 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 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
•Distance/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“signal modulation.”Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its“shadow”) returns your reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
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Enter control
The ENTER control allows you to
select items when in MENU mode.
Press the ENTER control to select
the desired highlighted item.
CD play mode
Press NEXT during CD play to
advance to the next track. If you
press NEXT during the last track,
the system will wrap around to the
first track and begin play.
Slow play mode
To enter slow play mode, press the
PLAY/PAUSE control. Once the
system is in pause mode, press the
FWD or REV control for slow motion playback. Three different speeds
are available depending on how long the control is held. Press the
control once for slow motion playback. Press the control again to
disengage slow motion playback. Press the control a third time to return
to normal playback mode.
User menu mode
To adjust the display setting, press
DISP once and the player menu will
appear. Press DISP again to adjust
the display setting. Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls to
select the various screen settings. (Available screen selections are 16x9,
Normal, 4x3 and Zoom).
The DVD player will read the disc type and configure the display
accordingly. Some movies have a wide screen movie format to fit a
normal 4x3 screen. In this case, the movie will have black bars on the
top and bottom. When shown on the screen, it may appear as a small
screen within the wide screen. It may be desirable to view this type of
movie in zoom mode. To enter zoom mode, press DISP once for the
player menu and again to adjust the display setting. Select zoom from
the screen settings by using the arrow and ENTER controls.
ENTER
NEXT
PREV REV
FWD
DISP
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In stop mode, press to change to rear seat mode (i.e. AM, FM, CD...)
8.VOLUMEcontrol
Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) volume level.
Battery replacement
Batteries are supplied with the
remote control unit. Since all
batteries have a limited shelf life,
replace them when the unit fails to
control the DVD player. There is a
LED indicator light on the remote
control that will illuminate when any
control is pressed.
Slide the battery cover off as shown on the remote control to access the
batteries.
The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries.
Parental control
To enable or disable your Rear Seat
Entertainment DVD System,
simultaneously press the memory
preset controls 3 and 5 on the front audio control.
For further information about the Rear Seat Controls, refer toRear Seat
Controlsin this chapter.
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Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive
periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal.
Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Rear Seat
Entertainment DVD System.
Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords
and/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or
cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation
of seats and/or compartments.
Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables
when not in use.
Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on
them or allow them to get wet or dirty.
Do not clean any part of the DVD layer with benzene, paint thinner or
any other solvent.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Motor Company could
void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference and radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Care and service of the DVD player
Environmental extremes
DVD players that are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may
be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these
outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to:
•extremely hot or cold temperatures.
•direct sunlight.
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•high humidity.
•a dusty environment.
•locations where strong magnetic fields are generated.
Temperature extremes
When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold
place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the
vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system.
Humidity and moisture condensation
Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely
humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one. If
moisture condensation occurs, do not insert a CD or DVD into the
player. If one is already in the player, remove it. Turn the DVD player ON
to dry the moisture before inserting a DVD. This could take an hour or
more.
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any
ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cloth. Rub the
screen gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed. Do not
spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray
from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the
screen and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while
cleaning the screen.
Foreign substances
Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD
player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind
onto the media controls or into the videocassette player. If liquid is
accidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF
and consult a qualified service technician.
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.
Cleaning the DVD player
Clean the exterior of the DVD player with a damp cloth. Do not use CD
cleaning kits or CDs intended to clean the interior of your DVD player.
Use of these products may damage your system.
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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 A/C compressor will only
function if the outside temperature
is above approximately 2°C (35°F)
•MAX A/C–Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
registers. Max A/C is noisier than A/C, but more economical and
efficient. This mode will reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. When placed in Max A/C, the A/C indicator will be illuminated
and cannot be manually disabled.
•
(Panel)–Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. The system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts.
•
(Panel & Floor)—Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers and the floor ducts and side window
demisters. The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly
warmer than that sent to the instrument panel registers.
•O (Off)–Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. This
mode will reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle but may
increase the possibility of interior window fogging.
•
(Floor)–Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and side
window demisters.
MAX
A/C
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•(Floor & Defrost)–Distributes outside air through the floor
ducts, windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters.
However, the A/C indicator will not be lit. The air distributed through
the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than that sent to the windshield
defroster ducts and the side window demisters.
•
(Defrost)–Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the side window demisters. However, the A/C
indicator will not be lit. This mode will clear ice and fog from the
windshield.
Since the air conditioner removes moisture from the air, it is
considered normal operation if water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain.
A/C control
A/C
Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning
in all modes except Floor & Defrost, Defrost and Max A/C.
When manual A/C is selected (On) the indicator will be lit. When manual
A/C is selected (Off) the indicator will not be lit.
In Floor & Defrost and Defrost, if the outside temperature is above
approximately 2°C (35°F), the air conditioner will automatically
dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. The A/C indicator will not
illuminate.
When placed in Max A/C, the A/C indicator will automatically illuminate
and cannot be manually disabled.
Operating tips
•To reduce fogging in humid weather conditions, unless in Defrost or
Floor and Defrost, press the A/C control before driving as the air
conditioning removes moisture from the air. To reduce humidity
buildup inside the vehicle under warm weather conditions, do not
drive with the climate control system in the Off mode.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under cold weather
conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in Max A/C or
Off mode.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave your vehicle in the
Max A/C or Off mode when turning off the vehicle.
•Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your vehicle in the
Max A/C or Off mode when turning off the ignition.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior base of the
windshield.
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