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3. Load discs into the disc magazine slots
(numbered 1 through 6 on the window) one
at a time with labeled surfaces upward,
starting with bottom slot number 1
(Figure 3).
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one third page art:0001466-B
Figure 3
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To remove a compact disc from the disc
magazine, slide the corresponding lever on
the opposite side of the magazine window.
The disc will partially eject.
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4. Insert loaded disc magazine into changer
unit with the arrow on top of the disc
magazine pointing toward the changer
(Figure 4). Make sure magazine is fully
inserted into changer.
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quarter page art:0001467-A
Figure 4
[AS29950(ALL)02/95]
5. Close unit by sliding changer panel door to
the rear (sedan) or front (wagon).
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184 [AS30001(ALL)02/95]The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to
play using the controls of your audio system.
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[AS30050(ALL)02/95]
How to Operate the Ford 6-CD Changer
Using the Controls on the Radio
[AS30101(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford 6-CD
Changer System, you can operate it through the
controls of your audio system.
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[AS30150(ALL)05/95]
Several of the controls on the radio operate in
the same manner in CD mode as they do in
radio or cassette mode: turning the power on,
volume control and adjusting the bass, treble,
speaker balance or fade.
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How to begin CD Changer play
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[AS30250(ALL)02/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to operate the
Compact Disc Changer.
[AS30301(ALL)04/95]
Push the ªCDº button to begin CD play. If the
disc magazine has just been installed, the CD
Changer will automatically begin playing the
first track (selection) of the first disc loaded in
the unit. After that, the CD Changer will start
on the disc and track where it was stopped. The
display will indicate ªCD-##º for disc number,
then display ªTR-##º for track number, then
ªDD-TTº for disc number and track number.
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If the CD Changer is empty, ªNOº and ªCDº
will flash in the display and radio play will
continue.
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How to change the disc being played
[AS30401(ALL)02/95]
When in the CD mode, you can change discs by
pressing the right (
a) side of the ªTUNE/DISCº
button (to select the next disc) or the left (
b)
side of the ªTUNE/DISCº button (to select the
previous disc). Play will begin on the first track
of the selected disc.
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[AS30450(ALL)02/95]
When either side of the button is pressed and
held, the CD changer will continue
fast-forwarding or reversing through the discs in
the disc magazine. During these functions, the
display will indicate the disc number.
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How to change the track being played
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[AS30550(ALL)02/95]
Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to
seek forward to the next track of current disc.
After the last track has been completed, the CD
player automatically wraps back to the first track
of the current disc.
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[AS30601(ALL)02/95]
Press the left (
b) side of the SEEK button to
seek in reverse to the previous track on the
current disc. If a selection has been playing for
three seconds or more and you press the left
(
b) side of the SEEK button, the CD Changer
will replay that selection from the beginning.
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Using fast forward or reverse
[AS30651(ALL)04/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a
selection, press and hold the ªFFº or ªREWº
button. Find the desired point by watching the
elapsed playing time in the display or listening
to the sound, then release the button.
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[AS30800(ALL)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle feature
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[AS30851(ALL)02/95]
The shuffle feature on your CD player allows
you to listen to your disc selections in a different
order. When this feature is activated, your CD
player will randomly select and play tracks on
the disc.
[AS30900(ALL)02/95]
Press the ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on, press it
again to turn off. When on, the display will
indicate ªSHUFº then the disc and track number
(dd-tt).
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Operating the ªSCANº function
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Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan
mode. The CD player will begin scanning the
disc, stopping on each listenable track for
approximately an eight second sampling. This
continues until you press the ªSCANº button a
second time.
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[AS31051(ALL)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle and Scan features
simultaneously
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[AS31101(ALL)02/95]
Both the shuffle and scan features can be
activated simultaneously. In this mode, the
player will randomly pick a selection and play
the first eight seconds. This process is continued
until either the ªSCANº button or ªSHUFFLEº
button is pressed a second time.
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Operating the CD Compression feature
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[AS31120(ALL)04/95]
The compression feature will bring soft and loud
passages closer together for a more consistent
listening level.
[AS31130(ALL)04/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPº
button. When the compression feature is
activated, the display will indicate ªCº. Press
again to deactivate.
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[AS31150(ALL)02/95]
How to stop CD play
[AS31200(ALL)04/95]
While in CD Changer mode, press the ªAMº or
ªFMº button to stop CD play and resume radio
play. Loading a cassette into the cassette deck
(or pressing ªTAPEº if a cassette is already
loaded) will stop CD play and begin cassette
play.
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[AS32310(ALL)08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs
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[AS32312(ALL)08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your
Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the
following precautions:
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[AS32314(ALL)08/95]
q
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never
touch the playing surface.
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q
Before playing, inspect the disc for any
contamination. If needed, clean the disc with
an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the
Allsop 3HCompact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges.Do not use
a circular motion to clean.
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[AS32318(ALL)08/95]
q
Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
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[AS32320(ALL)08/95]
q
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as defroster and floor
heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in a
parked car in direct sunlight where there may
be a considerable rise in temperature or
damage may result.
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q
After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS32324(ALL)08/95]
q
If a disc has already been inserted, do not try
to insert another disc. Doing so may damage
the disc player.
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[AS32326(ALL)08/95]
q
Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc player.
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CAUTION:The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard as the laser
beam used in this compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to
disassemble the case. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
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[AS32330(ALL)08/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your
CD Player
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[AS32332(ALL)08/95]
The following information is designed to help
you recognize typical situations that could be
mistakenly interpreted as mechanical
malfunctions of the disc player.
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[AS32336(ALL)08/95]
q
The disc is inserted with the label surface
downward.
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q
The disc is dusty or defective.
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[AS32340(ALL)08/95]
q
The player's internal temperature is above
140ÊF (60ÊC).Allow the player to cool off
before operating.
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[AS32342(ALL)08/95]
q
Different manufacturers of compact discs may
produce discs with different dimensions or
tolerances, some of which may not be within
industry standards or in accordance with the
CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is
free of dust and scratches could be defective
and may not play on your Ford Compact
Disc Player.
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[AS32344(ALL)09/95]
If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:
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[AS32345(ALL)08/95]
q
The radio is not on.
[AS32346(ALL)02/95]
q
The disc magazine is not fully seated in
changer.
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[AS32348(ALL)08/95]
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.
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If the sound skips:
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[AS32352(ALL)08/95]
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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[AS32400(ALL)02/95]
CD Error Messages
[AS32500(ALL)02/95]
Your system is equipped to diagnose certain
problems you may experience. The displayed
error codes are:
[AS32600(ALL)02/95]
NO then CDÐ Empty slot or magazine,
mechanical error, disc(s) unreadable, or
mechanism focus error. Check all discs in the
magazine for scratches and proper insertion. If
problem persists, refer problem to qualified
personnel for service.
[AS32700(ALL)02/95]
NO then DJÐ CD Changer not connected or
not communicating to audio system. Refer
problem to qualified personnel for service.
[AS32800(ALL)04/95]
TOO then HOTÐ The changer's internal
temperature is above140ÊF (60ÊC).Allow the
player to cool before operating.
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Important Warranty and Service
Information
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q
Warranty
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[AS37100(ALL)08/95]
Your sound system is warranted for three years
or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever
comes first. Consult your vehicle warranty
booklet for further information. Ask your dealer
for a copy of this limited warranty.
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[AS37150(ALL)07/90]
q
Service
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[AS37200(ALL)08/95]
At Ford Electronics, we stand behind our audio
systems with a comprehensive service and repair
program. If anything should go wrong with
your Ford audio system, return to your dealer
for service. There is a nationwide network of
qualified Ford authorized repair centers to assist
you.
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Driving Your Taurus
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[DR00300(ALL)07/95]
Your vehicle will have one of the following
types of transaxles:
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q
an automatic overdrive transaxle, or
[DR00510(ALL)02/95]
q
an automatic overdrive transaxle with
Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) switch
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[DR00700(ALL)11/94]
If you are not sure which transaxle your vehicle
has, talk to your dealer.
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[DR00800(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
% [DR03510(ALL)04/95]Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive Transaxle (Column
Gearshift without O/D OFF
Switch)
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[DR03600(ALL)04/95]
Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides
fully automatic operation in eitherj
(Overdrive) or D (Drive). Driving with the shift
selector inj(Overdrive) gives the best fuel
economy for normal driving conditions. For
manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift
manually.
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[DR03800(ALL)01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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[DR04001(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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[DR04050(ALL)03/95]
To operate:
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[DR04101(ALL)01/95]
1. Start the engine.
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2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
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[DR04250(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshift from being moved from the P (Park)
position until the brake pedal is depressed. This
feature is active when the ignition is in the ON
position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be
moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[DR04300(ALL)01/95]
1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
[DR04350(ALL)11/94]
2. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position (OFF).
[DR04400(ALL)11/94]
3. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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[DR04425(ALL)07/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Taurus
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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