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[II06750(R)03/96]
n
Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque
specifications at 500 miles/800 km of new vehicle operation.
Proper torque specifications are provided in this guide. Also
retighten to proper torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km
after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts
have been loosened.
%*
[II06800(R)03/96]
n
Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends.See
Engine oil recommendationsin the Index. Do not use special
ªbreak-inº oils.
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[II07000(R)01/96]
Some vehicles are equipped with a Powertrain Control Module
that limits engine speeds with a cut-out mode to promote
durability.
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[AS29260(R)03/96]
How to tune radio stations
[AS29265(R)10/94]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can use the ªTUNEº, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº or the memory buttons.
*
[AS29270(R)03/96]
n
Using the ªTUNEº function
[AS29275(R)03/95]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the left (
b) or right
(
a) side of the ªTUNEº button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of
the button.
*
[AS29280(R)03/96]
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.)
*
[AS29285(R)04/96]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function
[AS29290(R)09/94]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the
right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left (
b)
side 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.
*
[AS29295(R)04/96]
n
Using the ªSCANº function
*
[AS29305(R)03/96]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
*
[AS29310(R)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ªSCANº button again.
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[AS29505(R)08/95]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette tape player
*
[AS29510(R)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
aside of the
ªSEEKº button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left
bside to seek the previous tape
selection.
*
[AS29515(R)08/95]
n
Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette tape player
*
[AS29520(R)01/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection
for approximately an eight-second sampling (display
indicates ªSCº).
*
[AS29525(R)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press ªSCANº a second time.
*
[AS29530(R)08/95]
n
How to change the side of the tape being played
*
[AS29535(R)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
ªSIDE 1-2º button.
*
[AS29540(R)08/95]
How to eject the tape
*
[AS29545(R)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ªEJº 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.
[AS29550(R)06/95]
How to switch from tape to AM/FM mode
*
[AS29555(R)01/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
*
[AS29560(R)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
*
[AS29565(R)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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[AS29570(R)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push
again to deactivate.
*
[AS29650(R)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
*
[AS29655(R)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
*
[AS29660(R)05/96]
n
Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning cartridge to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help
maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.
*
[AS29665(R)08/95]
n
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.
*
[AS29670(R)08/95]
n
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.
*
[AS29675(R)08/95]
n
If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
*
[AS29680(R)08/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
cassette.
*
[AS29685(R)08/95]
n
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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[AS29690(R)05/96]
Clock Operation
*
[AS29695(R)05/96]
How to view the clock mode
[AS29705(R)05/96]
Press the ªCLKº button to display time. The time will continue
to be displayed until a radio or tape function is chosen. After
approximately 10 seconds, the time will again appear in the
display. To display radio or tape information only, press the
ªCLKº button a second time.
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[AS29850(R)10/95]
How to change the track being played
[AS29855(R)04/94]
There are two ways to change the track being played. You can
use the ªSEEKº or ªSCANº buttons.
[AS29860(R)04/94]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function with your CD-Changer
[AS29865(R)10/94]
Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to seek
forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last
track has been completed, the CD player automatically
changes to the next disc.
[AS29870(R)04/94]
Press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button to seek to the
previous track on the current disc.
[AS29875(R)04/94]
n
Using the SCAN function with your CD Changer
[AS29880(R)10/94]
Press the ªSCANº button to move forward to the next track.
Approximately an eight-second sampling of the track will be
played before moving to the next track. The display will
indicate the disc and track number (dd-tt). At the end of the
disc, the CD Changer automatically changes to the next disc.
[AS29885(R)04/94]
To end the scan mode, press the ªSCANº button a second
time.
*
[AS29905(R)04/95]
Operating the CD Compression feature
[AS29910(R)04/94]
Because of the wide dynamic range of Ford's 6-CD Changer
System, soft passages may be difficult to hear under certain
driving conditions while maintaining a reasonable volume level
in the louder passages. The compression feature will bring these
soft and loud passages closer together for a more consistent
listening level.
*
[AS29915(R)01/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPRESSº/#5 button.
When the compression feature is activated, the display will
indicate ªCº.
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[AS29916(R)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle feature
*
[AS29917(R)01/95]
While in the CD mode, pressing the ªSHUFFLEº/#6 button will
randomly select a track from the disc currently being played.
The display will indicate ªSHFº followed by the disc and track
number (dd-tt).
*
[AS29918(R)01/95]
The CD Changer will continue to randomly select tracks for
play until the shuffle feature is turned off by pressing the
ªSHUFFLEº button a second time.
*
[AS29919(R)02/95]
HowtostopCDplay
*
[AS29920(R)01/95]
While in the CD mode, press the ªAM/FMº button to stop CD
play and resume radio play. Also, loading a cassette into the
cassette deck will stop CD play and begin cassette play.
*
[AS29935(R)02/95]
CD Error Messages
*
[AS29936(R)01/95]
Your system is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may
experience. The error codes are:
*
[AS29937(R)01/95]
ÐCD E1Ð Mechanism error.
*
[AS29938(R)01/95]
ÐCD E2Ð Focus error.
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[AS29939(R)01/95]
ÐBAD CDÐ Disc unreadable.
*
[AS29940(R)05/96]
ÐTOO HOTÐ Mechanism over167ÊFarenheit (75ÊC), allow
to cool before playing.
*
[AS29941(R)01/95]
ÐNO CDÐ Empty slot or magazine.
*
[AS29942(R)05/96]
ÐNO DJÐ CD Changer not connected, not communicating, or
not equipped.
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[AS30010(R)03/96]
n
Using the ºTUNEª function
*
[AS30015(R)03/96]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the left
bor right
aside of the ºTUNEª button.
*
[AS30020(R)03/96]
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.)
*
[AS30025(R)04/96]
n
Using the ºSEEKª function
[AS30030(R)05/96]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the
right (
a) side of the ºSEEKª button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to select the next listenable station down
the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable
stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.
*
[AS30035(R)04/96]
n
Using the ºSCANª function
*
[AS30040(R)03/96]
Pressing the ºSCANª button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
*
[AS30045(R)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ºSCANª button again.
*
[AS30050(R)02/96]
n
Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
*
[AS30055(R)10/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.
These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM
stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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[AS30200(R)08/95]
n
Using the ºSEEKª function with your cassette tape player
*
[AS30205(R)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
aside of the
ºSEEKª button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left
bside to seek the previous tape
selection.
*
[AS30210(R)08/95]
n
Using the ºSCANª function with your cassette tape player
*
[AS30215(R)01/95]
Press the ºSCANª button to begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection
for approximately an eight-second sampling (display
indicates ºSCª).
*
[AS30220(R)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press ºSCANª a second time.
*
[AS30225(R)08/95]
n
How to change the side of the tape being played
*
[AS30230(R)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
ºSIDE 1-2ª button.
*
[AS30235(R)08/95]
How to eject the tape
*
[AS30240(R)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ºEJª 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.
[AS30245(R)06/95]
HowtoswitchfromtapetoAM/FMmode
*
[AS30247(R)01/95]
Press the ºAM/FMª button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
*
[AS30250(R)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
*
[AS30255(R)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ºDolbyª and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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[AS30260(R)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push
again to deactivate.
*
[AS30345(R)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
*
[AS30350(R)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
*
[AS30355(R)05/96]
n
Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning cartridge to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help
maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.
*
[AS30360(R)08/95]
n
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.
*
[AS30365(R)08/95]
n
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.
*
[AS30370(R)08/95]
n
If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
*
[AS30375(R)08/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
cassette.
*
[AS30380(R)08/95]
n
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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[AS30390(R)05/96]
Using the Controls of Your Compact Disc Radio
(If equipped)
[AS30400(R)05/96]
Your Ford Compact Disc Radio is capable of playing 12 cm or 8
cm discs. The player operates when the power is on and a disc
is inserted (label side up). Handle the disc by the edge only. Be
sure to read and follow all of the care and cleaning instructions
underHow to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs.
[AS30410(R)05/96]
The digital display on your CD player will either show the
track (selection) number or the elapsed time. Select the display
mode by pressing the ºCLKª button. Indicators for play (
a),
stop (
X), and compression (C) are also on the display. These
features are described later.
[AS30420(R)05/96]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override
the radio.
[AS30430(R)05/96]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer
to the earlier operating instructions about these
controls.
[AS30440(R)05/96]
Inserting a disc and beginning play
[AS30450(R)05/96]
Insert a disc, label side up, into the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
[AS30460(R)05/96]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of another disc.
[AS30470(R)05/96]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect
the laser diode. If the temperature of the player
reaches167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit will
shut off the player and ºCD HOTª will scroll in the
display for approximately five seconds (radio will
resume playing). When the temperature returns to
normal operating range, the CD player will again be
operational.
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