light FORD FREESTAR 2004 1.G User Guide

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped):Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU to access and use
//SEEKto adjust.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE
is displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the hours/minutes.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to “Setting the
clock” in theDriver Controlschapter.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use
//SEEKto set.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:In CD mode, press to
display the track name, artist name
and disc name (if available).
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order.
8.Comp (Compression):In CD
mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
9.Repeat:Press to repeat the
current CD track.
10.Fast forward:Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
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Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume (if equipped):Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU to access and use
//SEEKto adjust.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to “Setting the
clock” in theDriver Controlschapter.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use
//SEEKto set.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Clean tape reminder:After 20 hours of cassette operation, the radio
will notify you that it is time to clean the cassette player head. After
cleaning the player head, you can clear the reminder through menu
control and selecting YES.
5.AUX:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
6.Tape eject:Press to eject a tape.
7.Text:In CD mode, displays track
title, artist name, and disc title (if
available).
8.Shuffle:Press to play CD tracks
in random order.
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If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat controls and the front
audio controls (such as both trying to listen to the same playing media),
the front audio system will receive the desired selection.
To activate Dual Play mode (rear seat passengers listen to a different
playing media than the front seat passengers):
•Press the speaker/headphone control.
•Press MEDIA to change audio sources (for headphone mode only).
•Use the SEEK, VOLUME and MEMORY controls to make adjustments
to the playing media.
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 affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an 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:
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a pen 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.
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Don’t:
•Use cassettes that are longer than 90 minutes.
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
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 from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•For vehicles equipped with a six disc CD changer, don’t 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 system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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5.A/C:Press to engage/disengage. Uses outside or recirculated air to
cool the vehicle. Engages automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and
Floor/Defrost. The A/C indicator light will illuminate in MAX A/C mode
and may or may not illuminate in Defrost, Floor/Defrost modes
depending on the previous selections.
6.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive in
recirculated air mode without the A/C running.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
2. Select A/C
3. Set the temperature control to full heat.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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with MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in any mode except Defrost.
Press to engage/disengage. To reduce humidity inside the vehicle, turn
recirculation off.
7.A/C:Press to engage/disengage. Uses outside or recirculated air to
cool the vehicle. Engages automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and
Floor/Defrost. The A/C indicator light will illuminate in MAX A/C mode
and may or may not illuminate in Defrost, Floor/Defrost modes
depending on the previous selections.
8.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
9.Left temperature selection:Controls the temperature of the airflow
to the driver in the front of the vehicle.
10.Right temperature selection:Controls the temperature of the
airflow to the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive in
recirculated air mode without the A/C running.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
2. Select A/C
3. Set the temperature control to full heat.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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8.:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the
floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging.
9.
:Distributes air through the floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
10.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
11.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
12.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed and the fan speed. To return to full automatic control,
press AUTO.
13. F
Front fan speed control:Press to increase () or decrease
(
) the fan speed.
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
15.Driver temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the driver in the front of the vehicle.
16.AUTO:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. When in AUTO
mode, the A/C light is illuminated no matter what the temperature
setting. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow
location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the
vehicle to reach the desired temperature.
17.REAR:Press to activate the rear climate controls.
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ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
1.
Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents. Can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. The system
will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
2.Rear temperature control:Press to increase or decrease the airflow
temperature to the rear of the vehicle. Rear temperature settings are
affected by the driver temperature setting. With only the middle
indicator light on, the rear temperature setting is the same as the driver
temperature setting. Additional indicator lights on represent a
temperature setting greater than or less than the driver temperature
setting.
3.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
4.
RRear defrost:Press to defrost the rear window. Refer toRear
Window Defrostfor more information. The same button will activate
both Rear Defrost and Heated Mirrors (if equipped).
5. R
Rear fan speed control:Press to increase () or decrease
(
) the fan speed.
6.
Passenger heated seat control:Press to heat the passenger
seat. Press once to activate high heat. Press a second time to activate
low heat. Press a third time to deactivate.
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7.:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the
floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging.
8.
:Distributes air through the floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
9.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
ducts.
10.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
11.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed and the fan speed. To return to full automatic control,
press AUTO.
12.
Driver heated seat control:Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat. Press a second time to activate low heat.
Press a third time to deactivate.
13. F
Front fan speed control:Press to increase () or decrease
(
) the fan speed.
14.
Recirculation control:Used to manually enable or disable
recirculated air operation. When activated, recirculates air in the cabin
thereby reducing the amount of time to cool down the interior of the
vehicle when used with A/C. May also help reduce undesired outside
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Engages automatically
with AUTO or can be engaged manually in any mode except Defrost.
Press to engage/disengage. To reduce humidity inside the vehicle, turn
recirculation off.
15.A/C control:): Press to manually engage/disengage the air
conditioning. May engage automatically in AUTO.
16.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
17.Driver temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature to the driver in the front of the vehicle.
18.AUTO:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. When in AUTO
mode, the A/C light is illuminated no matter what the temperature
setting. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow
location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the
vehicle to reach the desired temperature.
19.REAR:Press to activate the rear climate controls.
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TEMPERATURE SENSOR (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
temperature sensor grid. This sensor
works together with the Automatic
Temperature Control system (if
equipped) to help ensure the cabin
remains at the desired temperature.
Do not place items over the
temperature sensor grid. This may
cause improper operation of the system.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to defrost your rear windshield from fog and ice. It also operates
the heated mirror (if equipped) to remove snow and ice from the side
mirrors. When pressing the defrost control, a light will illuminate. This
light will not go out until another mode is selected.
Ensure that the ignition is ON position. Press to turn the defroster
ON/OFF. The indicator light will illuminate when ON.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a Cabin air filter. The cabin air filter
restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles. The filter is
located just in front of the windshield under the cowl vent screen on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
For more information, or to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or
Mercury Dealer.
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