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Ford Extended Service Plan
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More Protection for Your Vehicle
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You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP
is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it
and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company.
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[II04140(R)05/96]
Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and
administered by Ford. It provides:
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protection against repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper
Warranty expires;
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other benefits during the warranty period (such as:
reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance
and wear items).
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You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor
Company dealer. There are several Ford ESP plans available in
various time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. See your
dealer for details.)
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When you purchase Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind
protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided
by a network of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United States and
Canada are not eligible for ESP coverage.
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This information is subject to change. Ask your dealer for
complete details about Ford ESP coverage.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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Using the ªSCANº function
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Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
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To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ªSCANº button again.
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette tape player
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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.
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Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette tape player
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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).
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To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press ªSCANº a second time.
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How to change the side of the tape being played
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The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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How to eject the tape
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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
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Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
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Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[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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[AS29710(R)09/95]
NOTE: With the ignition off, the clock will display for
approximately 5 seconds once the ªCLKº button is
depressed and released.
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How to set the clock
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Turn the radio on.
[AS29725(R)05/96]2.
Press and hold the ªCLKº button, press the right (
a) side of
the ªSEEKº button to increase hours. Press the left (
b) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right (
a) side of
the ªTUNEº button to increase minutes. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to decrease minutes.
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NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
[AS29735(R)09/94]
Ford 6-CD Changer (If equipped)
[AS29745(R)03/95]
The Ford Ranger (Regular Cab) 6-CD Changer is mounted
behind the driver's seat. The Ford Ranger (SuperCab) 6-CD
Changer is mounted on the floor near the center of the rear cab
wall. Both changers are controlled with buttons on the Audio
System.
[AS29750(R)10/94]
Unit Loading Instructions
[AS29755(R)06/95]1.
Open Compact Disc Changer unit by sliding door rearward
(Figure 1).
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Load discs into the disc magazine slots (numbered 1 through
6) one at a time with labeled surfaces upward, starting with
bottom slot number 1 (Figure 3).
[AS29780(R)09/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0060688-A
Figure 3
[AS29785(R)08/91]4.
Insert loaded disc magazine into chamber unit with the
arrow on top of the disc magazine pointing toward the
changer (Figure 4).Make sure magazine is fully inserted
into changer.
[AS29790(R)09/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0060689-A
Figure 4
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NOTE: To remove one or more compact disc(s) from the disc
magazine, push the corresponding lever(s) to the back.
Disc(s) will partially come out for easy removal.
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[AS29805(R)01/95]5.
Close unit by sliding changer panel door to the left.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Operating the Shuffle feature
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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).
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[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.
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HowtostopCDplay
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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.
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CD Error Messages
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Your system is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may
experience. The error codes are:
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ÐCD E1Ð Mechanism error.
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[AS29938(R)01/95]
ÐCD E2Ð Focus error.
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ÐBAD CDÐ Disc unreadable.
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ÐTOO HOTÐ Mechanism over167ÊFarenheit (75ÊC), allow
to cool before playing.
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ÐNO CDÐ Empty slot or magazine.
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ÐNO DJÐ CD Changer not connected, not communicating, or
not equipped.
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How to take care of and clean the CD Changer and
discs
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To ensure the continued performance of your CD Changer,
carefully read the following precautions:
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Always handle a disc by the edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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Before playing, inspect all discs for any contamination. If
needed, clean discs with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges. Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for
an extended period of time.
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Do not insert more than one disc into each disc slot of the
disc magazine. Doing so may damage the discs, disc
magazine or the disc changer.
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Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc
magazine.
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RWARNING
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the
case.
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Using the ºTUNEª function
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[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.
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[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.)
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[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.
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[AS30035(R)04/96]
n
Using the ºSCANª function
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[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.
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[AS30045(R)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ºSCANª button again.
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[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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