light LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

3. 3. "JAZZ" - Jazz club with clearly reflected
sounds.
4. “'STADIUM" - Outdoor stadium with a
capacity of about 30,000.
5. “NEWS" - “Voice-only" type of sound with a
limited audio band.
To deactivate the DSP feature, press the
"(DSP)" button again.
Delayed Accessory Feature
If the ignition is turned off while the radio is on,
the radio will continue to play for up to ten
minutes or until a door is opened.
Speaker Locations
Your Ford JBL sound system is equipped with a
total of ten speakers: two speakers in each of the
four doors and two subwoofers located in the
rear package tray.Your Antenna
Antennas for both AM and FM reception are
hidden in the back glass of your vehicle. There
is an internal antenna module that will switch
between AM and FM, when bands are changed,
for maximum reception performance.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adapt any other type
of antenna system to your audio system.
Using the Controls of Your Cassette
TapePlayer
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
How to insert a tape
Your cassette tape player is equipped with
power loading. Once you insert a tape and push
slightly (with the open 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
"TAPE" while tape is playing.
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If the player is in the tape mode but not in Play,
pressing the 'TAPE" button will activate play. If
the "TAPE" button is pressed with no tape
inserted, the display will flash "NO TAPE".
How to locate a desired track on the tape
There are six ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, Blank Skip, "SEEK", "SCAN"
or "SIDE 1-2" functions. Following are brief
descriptions of each: Fast forwarding the tape
To fast forward the tape, press the "FF'
button. The radio will play while the tape is in
fast forward. The light above the "FF" button
will blink while in the fast forward mode.
Press "FF" again or press the "TAPE" button
to stop fast forwarding. At the end of the
tape, the direction automatically reverses and
plays the other side of the tape.
166 Rewinding the tape
To rewind the tape, press the "REW' button.
The radio will automatically begin playing
while the tape is rewinding. The light above
the "REW" button will blink while in the
rewind mode. Press "REW" again or press
the 'TAPE" button to stop rewinding. Using the "SEEK" function with your cassette
tape player
While in the tape mode, push the right ()
side of the "SEEK' button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
() side to restart a currently playing tape
selection. Using the 'Blank Skip" function with your
cassette tape player
Press the "Blank Skip" button to activate
the blank skip mode. After approximately
20 seconds of blank program, the tape will
seek forward to the next program.

Using the "SCAN" function with your cassette
tape player
Pushing the "SCAN" button will begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately eight seconds.
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press the "SCAN"
button or the "TAPE" button. How to change the side of the tape being
played
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the "SIDE 1-2" button.
How to eject the tape
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
"EJECT" button. The tape will eject only when
in the tape mode. The cassette cannot be ejected
when the radio is playing an “AM” or "FM"station. The system will revert to radio
mode when the cassette is ejected.
How to store the tape
Press the "AWFM" button to stop the
tape player and resume radio play.
Using the DolbyÒ B noise
reduction feature
NOTE: Noise reduction system
manufactured under license from Dolby
Labs Licensing Corporation. "Dolby" and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Push the button to activate. When
activated, the light above the button
will be illuminated,
Tape error messages
Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may
experience. Error codes are as follows:
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TD El - Radio tries to change sides of tape 3
times in a 10 second span. push ,EJECT" and try
another tape. if problem persists, refer problem to
qualified personnel for service.
TD E2 - Tape eject failure. Radio tries to eject
tape and it will not eject. push "EJECT" to elect
tape. if the tape Will not eject, refer problem to
qualified personnel for service.
TD E3 - Loading error. push 'EJECT" to elect
tape. Reload tape. If the same error code
appears in the display, try another tape.
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player
and Tapes
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the Way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions: Using a Ford 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.
168 Only cassettes that are go minutes long or
less ger than go minutes should be used.
Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner
and subject to breakage or may jam the tape
player mechanism. 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. If a tape is. loose inside the cassette; tighten
it by putting, your finger or a pencil into
one of the holes and turning the hub until
the tape is tight. Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any
loose label material before inserting a
cassette. Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.

Operating the Shuffle feature
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.
Press the "SHUFFLE" button to turn on, press it
again to turn off. When on, the light above the
"SHUFFLE" button will illuminate.
Operating the "SC4N"function
Press the "SCAN" 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 "SCAN" button a
second time.Operating the Shuffle and Scan features
simultaneously
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 "SCAN" button or
"SHUFFLE" button is pressed a second time.
How to stop CD play
While in CD Changer mode, press the EJCT,
AM or FMI/FM2 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.
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the right and left speakers.
Push the "AUDIO" button repeatedly until the
display reads "BAL." Push the right (+) side of
the "VOLUME" button to shift the sound to the
right speakers, and push the left (-) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers.
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How to take care of and clean the CD Changer and
discs
To ensure the continued performance of your CD
Changer carefully read the following precautions: Always handle a disc by the edge. Never
touch the playing surface. Before playing, inspect all discs for any
contamination. If needed, clean discs with an
approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwasherÒ Compact Disc Cleaner or the
AllsopÒ 3 Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges. Do not use
a circular motion to clean. Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog
records. Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources for an extended period of time.
174 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. Do not insert anything other than discs
into the disc magazine./! WARNINGThe laser beam used in the compact discplayer is harmful to the eyes. Do notattempt to disassemble the case.CD Error Messages
Your system is equipped to diagnose
certain problems you may experience.
The error codes are:
-CD El - Mechanism error.
-CD E2 - Focus error.
-BAD CD - Disc unreadable.

To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
Another reception phenomenon is Strong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several
stations may overload the receiver,
resulting in considerable station changing,
mixing and distortion.
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and
FM bands has been incorporated into this system to
reduce strong signal capture and overload.
All About Radio Frequencies
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies that
AM and FM radio stations may use for their
broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM:
530, 540... 1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM:
87.9, 88.1... 107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given area.
This radio will time to each of these frequencies
using manual tune and no fine tuning is necessary as
radio stations may not use other frequencies.
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In general, this system improves your vehicle's
stability and acceleration performance when road
conditions warrant. Traction ControlÔ is fully
effective at all vehicle speeds.
If the Traction ControlÔ system is cycled
excessively, the brake portion of the system will shut
down to prevent the front brakes from overheating.
A limited Traction ControlÔ function using engine
torque will still control wheels from spinning. A
cooling down period is required to prevent damage
to the brakes. This time period varies and depends
on brake usage during the cooling down period.
Anti-Lock braking is not affected and will function
normally during the cool down period.
After the cool down period, the full Traction
ControlÔ' function is restored.Steering Your Vehicle
Your vehicle comes with power steering.
Power steering uses energy from the engine to
help steer your vehicle.
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes, check your steering effort
selection in the Message Center. If this is not
the problem, have the power steering system
checked. If the power steering system breaks
down (or if the engine is turned off), you can
steer the vehicle manually but it takes more
effort.
The steering system in your vehicle is speed
sensitive. This means that the steering effort is
light for parking and heavier for highway
driving. However, if you have to swerve
around an object or another vehicle, your
steering will have full power assist.
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Brakes
Applying the Brakes
Your vehicle has anti-lock disc brakes on all four
wheels. They adjust automatically as the brake pads
wear down.
When you press down hard on the brake pedal, the
wheels will not lock and slide. The Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) automatically starts releasing and
reapplying the front brakes independently and the
rear brakes together whenever your wheels start to
lock. When this happens, you will feel the brake
pedal pulsate. This is an indication that the ABS
system is working correctly and is normal.
Each time you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake system will function
through one test cycle. When this happens, the ANTI-
LOCK light will come on for up to five seconds and a
clunk may be felt in the pedal. If the light stays on
longer than five seconds, shut off theengine and restart. If it remains on, it means the
anti-lock brake system is disabled and should be
serviced immediately to restore the benefits of
the anti-lock feature. Normal braking is not
affected unless the brake warning light is also lit.
The And-lock Brake System has self-check
capabilities. As described above, the system
turns on the ANTI-LOCK light each time you
start your engine. After the engine is started
and the ANTI-LOCK light turns off, the system
performs another test the first time the vehicle
reaches 14 m.p.h. (22 km/h). The system turns
on the ABS pump motor for approximately 1/2
second. At this time, a mechanical noise may
be heard. This is a normal part of the self-
check feature. If a malfunction is found during
this check the ANTI-LOCK light will come on.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
brake pedal; you will wear out the linings and
increase your vehicle's stopping distance.
Brake rotor damage may also eventually occur.
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NOTE: If you are driving down a long or steep hill,
shift to a lower gear and do not apply your brakes
continuously. If you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less effective.
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake system
and is normal. However, if the squeal becomes
louder or more frequent, have your brakes inspected
by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Ford Motor Company has not found any detrimental
effects of popular mobile radio transmitting
equipment installed on vehicles with the anti-lock
brake system, if the equipment is installed according
to the manufacturer's instructions. However, if
mobile radio transmitting
188equipment is installed in your vehicle and, if
either the anti-lock brake system cycles or the
ANTI-LOCK light comes on at any time other
than right after you turn the key to the ON
position or during a sudden stop, have your
mobile radio dealer inspect the installation.
Parking Brake
The parking brake should be used whenever
you park your vehicle.
The parking brake is suspended just below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel.
To set the parking brake while parking your
vehicle, apply the brake pedal with your right
foot and hold it while you push the parking
brake down firmly and fully with your left foot.