CD player FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G User Guide

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[AS42901(M )04/96]
If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:
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[AS43001(M )04/96]
q
The radio is not on.
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[AS43101(M )04/96]
q
The unit is in the stop mode.
*
[AS43201(M )04/96]
q
Moisture may have condensed on the lenses
within the unit. If this occurs, remove the
disc and wait approximately an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
*
[AS43301(M )04/96]
If the sound skips:
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[AS43401(M )04/96]
q
Badly scratched discs or extremely rough
roads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping
will not damage the disc player or scratch the
discs.
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[AS44010(MBC )04/96]
q
Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS44020(MBC )02/96]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº button
repeatedly until the display reads ªFADE.º
Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº
button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and push the left (S) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers.
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[AS44030(MBC )10/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show
relative levels of bass and treble, and
positions of speaker balance and fader
functions (left to right, front to rear).
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[AS44040(MBC )04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS44050(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player or eject a tape.
[AS44060(MBC )04/95]
NOTE: Adjust the volume, treble, bass, balance
and fader controls in the same manner
as for radio stations.
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[AS44070(MBC )08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS44080(MBC )08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped with
power loading. Once you insert a tape and push
slightly (with theopen edge to the right), the
loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of
the way in and play will begin after a
momentary tape tightening process. Display
indicates ªMº (for metal/CrO
2) while tape is
playing.
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[AS44090(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded and
stored with the ignition and radio
power off.
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[AS44100(MBC )12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS44110(MBC )08/95]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
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[AS44120(MBC )09/95]
q
Fast forwarding the tape
[AS44140(MBC )02/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will automatically begin
playing until fast forward is manually
stopped (by pushing the ªPLAY PROGº
button) or the end of the tape is reached.
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[AS44160(MBC )01/95]
At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.
[AS44170(MBC )02/95]
q
Fast rewinding the tape
[AS44180(MBC )02/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
The radio will automatically begin playing
when rewind is manually stopped (by
pushing the ªPLAY PROGº button) or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
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[AS44190(MBC )08/95]
q
Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
[AS44200(MBC )03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
a
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
bside to seek the beginning of the current
tape selection.
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[AS44210(MBC )03/96]
NOTE: If you want to restart a currently
playing tape selection, press the left
b
side of the ªSEEKº button after
approximately three seconds into the
current selection.
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[AS44220(MBC )03/96]
Whirling sprockets in the displaylindicate
the direction of tape travel.
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[AS44230(MBC )08/95]
q
Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS44240(MBC )03/96]
Press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to enter the
scan mode (display indicates ªSCNº).
Pushing the right
aside of the ªSEEKº
button will begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each
tape selection for approximately an
eight-second sampling.
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[AS44250(MBC )03/96]
Pushing the left
bside of the ªSEEKº
button will begin the reverse scan mode,
stopping on each previous tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling.
While scanning, the display indicates whirling
sprockets plus an ªSºm.
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[AS44260(MBC )03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press the
ªSCAN/TUNEº button again.
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[AS44270(MBC )08/95]
q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
[AS44280(MBC )02/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
at any time by pressing the ªPLAY/PROGº
button.
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[AS44300(MBC )08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS44310(MBC )08/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJCTº button. The radio will resume playing if
the radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be
ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or
off.
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[AS44320(MBC )08/95]
How to store the tape
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[AS44330(MBC )08/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape
player and resume radio play. The cassette will
be stored in the tape player and the
Xsymbol
in the display will be lit until you push the
ªPLAY PROGº button to resume tape play. Fast
forward and fast rewind can be used while the
tape is in storage mode without interrupting
radio play.
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[AS44340(MBC )02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS44350(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS44360(MBC )04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Push again to deactivate.
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[AS44490(MBC )08/95]
Tape error messages
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[AS44500(MBC )08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
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[AS44510(MBC )08/95]
Error 0Ð Communication error between the
radio controller and the tape controller. The
cassette player will eject the tape. Insert the tape
again. If the same error code appears, turn the
ignition off, then back on again and insert the
tape.
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[AS44520(MBC )08/95]
Error 1Ð Possible problem cartridge. The
cassette tape player will eject the tape. Insert the
tape again. If the same error code appears in the
display, try a different cartridge.
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[AS44530(MBC )08/95]
Error 2Ð Tape eject or load failure. Your
cassette tape player will go into the pause mode.
Push ªEJCTº to eject the tape. If the tape doesn't
eject, refer the problem to qualified personnel for
service.
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[AS44540(MBC )04/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS44550(MBC )08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
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[AS44560(MBC )04/96]
q
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or
equivalent to clean the tape player head after
10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape
operation.
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[AS44570(MBC )08/95]
q
Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS44580(MBC )08/95]
q
Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS44590(MBC )08/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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[AS44600(MBC )08/95]
q
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player. High heat in the vehicle can cause the
cassette to warp.
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312 Index
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 283
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 283
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 266
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 154
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 130
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........ 25,29,41,47
Catalytic converter............ 252
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 33±34
Chains, tires.............. 244
Changing a tire............. 191
Charging system gauge.......... 21
Charging system warning light....... 15
Child safety restraints.......... 128
child safety belts........... 146
child safety seats........... 130
Child safety seats............ 130
and air bags...........129±130
automatic locking mode
(retractor).....116, 118, 130±131, 139
in front seat...........129±130
in front seat, convertible........ 131
in front seat, coupe.......... 139
in rear outboard seat.......130, 139
in rear seat.............. 130
tether anchorage hardware....... 146
Chime
key in ignition............. 66
safety belt............... 13
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Index 313
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 189
see also fuses............. 181
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 261
CD player and discs.......... 38
chrome and aluminum parts...... 262
engine compartment......... 264
exterior............... 261
exterior lamps............ 262
fabric................ 263
headlamps.............. 262
instrument panel.......... 55,262
instrument panel lens......... 263
interior............... 263
interior lamps............ 262
mirrors................ 82
plastic parts............. 262
polishing............... 261
rustproofing............. 262
safety belts.............. 262
tail lamps.............. 262
upholstery and interior trim...... 263
washing............... 261
waxing............... 261
wheels................ 264
Climate control system.......... 55
air conditioning............ 55
heating................ 55
heating only system........... 57
Clock.................. 62
Clutch................. 167
adjusting............... 222
fluid...............222, 237
fluid reservoir..........220, 222
operation while driving........ 167
recommended shift speeds....... 169
shifting the gears........... 168
specifications............. 267
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314 Index
Cold engine starting........... 151
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 111, 114
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)................. 34
Console, description............ 83
Controls, mirrors............. 77
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 193
Convertible
cleaning................ 91
installation of the boot.......... 87
lowering the convertible top....... 85
raising the convertible top........ 90
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 224
checking and adding......... 224
drain and flush............ 228
preparing for storage......... 270
refill capacities............ 266
specifications............. 267
temperature gauge........... 18
warnings............... 224
Cooling fan............... 210
Crankcase emission filter......... 265
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 277
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........277, 283
D
Daytime running light system....... 59
Defrost
rear window.............. 58
windshield............... 57
Dipstick................ 217
automatic transmission fluid....234, 236
engine oil.............. 217
power steering fluid.......... 231
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 207
Dispute Settlement Board........ 278
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