ECO mode LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1997 Owners Manual

28Manual 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.)q
Using the ªSEEKº function
Press the right
aside of the ªSEEKº button to
select the next listenable station up the
frequency band. Press the left
bside 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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Using the ªSCANº function
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the scan
mode up the frequency band, stopping on each
listenable station for approximately five seconds.
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button again.
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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
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)
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold
until the sound returns and the lamp above the
memory button lights up. That memory button
is now set.
3. Follow the above steps for each memory preset
button.
NOTE:Custom memory presets can be recalled
using the keyless entry system. SeeMemory Profile
Systemin theFeatureschapter.
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Rewinding the tape
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
The radio will automatically begin playing while
the tape is rewinding. The light above the
ªREWº button will blink while in the rewind
mode. Press ªREWº again or press the ªTAPEº
button to stop rewinding.
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
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
b
side to restart a currently playing tape selection.
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Using the ªBlank Skipº function with your
cassette tape player
Press the ªBlank Skipº button to activate the
blank skip mode. After approximately 20
seconds of blank program, the tape will seek
forward to the next program.
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Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette
tape player
Pushing the ªSCANº 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 ªSCANº button or the
ªTAPEº button.
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How to change the side of the tape being played
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
How to eject the tapeTo stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The tape will eject only when in
the tape mode. The cassettecannotbe ejected
when the radio is playing an ªAMº or ªFMº
station. The system will revert to radio mode when
the cassette is ejected.
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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.
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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.
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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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.
Ford 6-CD ChangerIntroductionThe Ford 6-CD Changer is mounted in your console
and holds 6 CDs, all controlled by using buttons on
your Luxury Audio System.
Be sure to read all of the information provided on
the following pages to get the most out of this
system.
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During these functions, the display will indicate the
disc number.How to change the track being playedPress 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.
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.
Operating the CD Compression featureThe compression feature will bring soft and loud
passages closer together for a more consistent
listening level.
To turn the compression on, press the #5
ªk/COMPº button. (While in the CD Changer
mode, the Dolby button controls the compression
function.) When the compression feature is
activated, the display will indicate ªCº. Press again
to deactivate.Operating the Shuffle featureThe 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 #6 ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on, press it
again to turn off. When on, the light above the
ªSHUFFLEº button will illuminate.
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40Operating the ªSCANº functionPress 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.Operating the Shuffle and Scan features
simultaneouslyBoth 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.How to stop CD playWhile in CD Changer mode, press the EJECT, AM
or FM1/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.
How to take care of and clean the CD
Changer and discsTo ensure the continued performance of your CD
Changer, carefully read the following precautions:q
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 DiscwasherH
Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H
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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42q
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.
If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:
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The radio is not on.
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The unit is in the stop mode.
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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.If the sound skips:
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Badly scratched discs or extremely rough roads
will cause the sound to skip. Skipping will not
damage the disc player or scratch the discs.
Common Radio Reception
ConditionsSeveral conditions prevent FM reception from being
completely clear and noise-free, such as the
following:Distance/StrengthThe strength of the FM signal is directly related to
the distance the signal must travel. The listenable
range of an average FM signal is approximately 24
miles (40 km). Beyond this distance, the radio is
operating in a ªfringeº area and the signal becomes
weaker. Also, ªSignal Modulationº is used by some
stations to increase their ªloudnessº relative to other
stations. The difference in loudness can be a result
of signal modulation as well as signal strength.
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84Positioning capability temporarily
degraded after battery reconnectWhen your vehicle is started, the Lincoln RESCU
GPS receiver begins the process of determining
vehicle location. The receiver will search the sky
and attempt to acquire signals from all visible
satellites. A real-time clock and an almanac
containing detailed information about the satellite
constellation are stored in the on-board computer's
memory and are used to expedite the search. If the
vehicle's battery is disconnected, the clock memory
is erased and time and date are lost. Once the
battery is reconnected, it could take approximately
15 minutes to reacquire the clock and for
positioning capability to be restored. During this
time, the system will operate but the response
center will not be able to identify your location. In
this situation, the operator will depend on you to
provide verbal information regarding vehicle
location.
Inoperative if cellular signal marginal or
unavailableSince the Lincoln RESCU System utilizes the
vehicle's cellular phone, it can only be operated in
geographical areas with cellular coverage. Although
approximately 90 percent of the U.S. population
lives and works in cellular coverage areas, there are
various rural or mountainous areas where coverage
is marginal or does not exist. If an activation occurs
in this situation, the messages ªNO CELLULAR
SIGNALº and ªWAITING TO ACQUIREº will
alternately be displayed on the Message Center. If
after several attempts cellular service cannot be
acquired, the message ªUNABLE TO PLACE CALLº
will be displayed, the assistance request will be
terminated and the phone will return to its normal
operating mode.
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2. Insert an appropriate diameter rod (paper clip)
into the right switch access hole underneath
the compass module and gently press the right
button for 1-2 seconds until ªZONEº and the
current zone setting appear in the display.
3. Release the right button.
4. Pressing the right button repeatedly will cycle
through all possible zone settings. Stop cycling
when the correct zone setting for your location
appears.
5. Releasing the button for 2 seconds will exit the
zone entry mode.
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172Do 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.
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 transmittingequipment 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 BrakeThe 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:
1. Move the gearshifter to P (Park).
2. Push the parking brake pedal down firmly and
fully with your left foot.
The Brake System Light in the warning lights will
glow once the parking brake is set.
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Steering Your VehicleYour 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.
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right
or left for more than five seconds if the engine is
running. This can damage the power steering pump.
Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive TransaxleYour 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.
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.
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