light LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003 User Guide
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Soft mute
When the vehicle is in reverse, and an obstacle is detected by Rear Park
Assist, the radio volume is reduced to a level that allows the warning to
be heard. After the obstacle warning is gone, the radio will return to the
previously set volume level.
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted
clock. Please refer toClockin theDriver controls chapterfor
instructions on setting the clock.
AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off. Turn the control to
raise or lower volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
Speed sensitive volume
With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
PUSH ON
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If there are fewer than six strong stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong
station available.
To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set
memory stations, press the AM/FM control again.
CD select
CD mode may be entered by
pressing the CD control. The first
track of the disc will begin playing.
After that, CD play will begin where
it stopped last.
If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control
(1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other
loaded CDs.
NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD
present in the audio system.
If the CD control is pressed followed by with a preset number and that
particular slot is empty, NO CD will display and the system will begin to
play the next available disc.
Display description
Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CD
slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot
(1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty,
there is no CD in that particular slot.
Load
The load feature allows you to load
single CDs into the player internal
to the radio.
This six discCD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact
discs should only be inserted into the player after the CD door
has been opened by the player. Do not attempt to force the door
open. Compact discs should only be loaded by pressing the LOAD
control.
Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by
pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the
system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens.
Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CD
CD AM
FM
LOAD
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CLEANING COMPACTDISCS
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.
CD AND CD CHANGER CARE
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
•Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer
magazine.
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.
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:
AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
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•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
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•Off-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. This mode will
reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle but may increase
the possibility of interior window fogging.
•Panel - Distributes outside or recirculated air through the instrument
panel registers. The A/C compressor will only function if the outside
temperature is above approximately 2°C (35°F). The system will allow
some airflow through the floor ducts.
•Panel and Floor -Distributes outside or recirculated air through the
instrument panel registers and floor ducts. The A/C compressor will
only function if the outside temperature is above approximately 2°C
(35°F). The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly
warmer than that sent to the instrument panel registers.
•Floor -Distributes outside or recirculated air through the floor ducts.
The A/C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is
above approximately 2°C (35°F).
•Floor & Defrost -Distributes outside or recirculated air through the
floor ducts, windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters.
The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside
temperature is above approximately 2°C (35°F). The air distributed
through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than that sent to the
windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters.
•Defrost-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts
and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will operate
automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 2°C
(35°F). This mode will clear ice and fog from the windshield.
Operating tips
•To reduce fogging in humid weather, place the climate control system
in Defrost mode and Rear Defrost before driving.
•To reduce humidity buildupinside the vehicle in warm weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the Off
mode.
•To reduce humidity buildupinside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in recirculation
mode or Off mode.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior base of the
windshield.
•To increase the efficiency of the A/C, drive with the windows slightly
open for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been
“aired out.”
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Controls the direction of the airflow
in the rear of the vehicle. When
Floor is selected, airflow will be
directed through the floor registers.
When Panel is selected, airflow is
directed through the overhead registers.
Press the mode selector once to
select air distribution through the
overhead vents. The
icon will
illuminate on the temperature
selector.
Press the mode selector again to select air distribution through the floor
vents. The
icon will illuminate on the temperature selector. Only the
auxiliary control head (front or rear) that is active will have the indicator
lights functioning.
FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS
The floor console climate control system allows the rear passengers to
manually enable or disable airflow through the floor console. However,
air temperature and fan speed are controlled by the main climate control
system and by the auxiliary climate control system.
3 2 1 0REAR
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlampcontrol
clockwise to the first position to
turn on the parking lamps. Rotate
clockwise to the second position to
also turn on the headlamps.
Foglamp control
The headlampcontrol also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on only when the headlamp
control is in the
,or
position and the high beams are not
turned on.
Pull headlampcontrol towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate if
the ignition is in the Run and Key
On position.
Autolamp control
The autolampsystem provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlampcontrol.
The autolampsystem also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the OFF
position.
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Autolamp exit time delay, manual sequence
This option allows you to change the length of the autolamp exit delay.
To program the auto lamp exit time delay:
1. Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected.
2. Deselect the auto lamps.
3. Put the ignition on RUN.
4. Put the ignition in OFF.
5. Select the autolamps.
•NOTE:Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second
period.
•At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn on.
6. Deselect the auto lamps after the desired auto lamp delay time
(maximum of 3 minutes).
•At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn off.
The default for autolampexit delay time is 20 seconds. Following a
vehicle battery disconnect/reconnect auto lampdelay exit time will be
retained.
Autolamp exit time delay, message center sequence
This option allows you to change the length of time of the autolamp exit
delay using the message center. You will have the ability to change the
autolampexit delay time of the autolampON time when the instrument
cluster (IC) message center is enabled (ignition in run or accessory
position).
There are 8 distinct and separate set points or values for auto lamp delay
exit time in seconds. The following are predefined set points or auto
lampexit delay time values: 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, seconds (i.e.
0 to 3 minutes).
The following steps are used to program the autolamp exit time delay
using the message center:
1. The message center will display the last autolamp exit delay time in
seconds.
2. You can respond to this message by 1 of 4 methods:
•No Response- The message center then times out after 4 seconds
and displays it’s normal text information.
•Press the info button- The message center then displays its normal
text information.
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•Press the setup button- The message center then displays the next
menu selection in its list. (6)
•Press the reset button- The message center then proceeds to the
next sequence/step(3) below.
•The message center sends/issues the “AutolampDelay Command” to
the body security module (BSM).
•The body security module responds within 100 milliseconds with next
auto lampexit delay time.
3. Next sequence/stepnumber is one (1) steps 1,2,3,4 & 5 are repeated
until exit via step2.
4. The message center displays the next menu selection.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlampand parklampoperation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to prevent the
interior lights from illuminating
when the doors are opened.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
Your vehicle is fitted with eitherVOR(conventional halogen) orVOL
(High Intensity Discharge - HID) headlamps. The adjustment procedure
depends on the type of headlamps that are equipped on your vehicle.
VORorVOLis marked on the bottom of the headlampin the center of
the lamp. Please check the lens markings prior to adjusting the vehicle
aim.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)
from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2)VOR– Measurement of the center height of lampto ground
VOL– Subtract 50 mm’s (2 inches) from the measurement of the
center height of the lampto ground
•(3) Twenty-five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
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