radio antenna LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1997 Owners Manual

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Using the Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) FeaturePush the ª(
aDSP
b)º button to activate the
feature. The display will indicate which signal mode
is in effect. To change the signal mode press either
the left (
b) or right (
a) side of the selector
button (located under the ª(
aDSP
b)º button).
The following signal modes may be selected:
1. ªHALLº Ð Rectangular concert hall capacity of
about 2,000.
2. ªCHURCHº Ð Church with a high vault.
3. ªJAZZº Ð Jazz club with clearly reflected
sounds.
4. ªSTADIUMº Ð Outdoor stadium with a
capacity of about 30,000.
5. ªNEWSº Ð ªVoice-onlyº type of sound with a
limited audio band.To deactivate the DSP feature, press the
ª(
aDSP
b)º button again.
Delayed Accessory Feature
(If Equipped)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 LocationsYour 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 AntennaAntennas 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.
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32NOTE:Do not attempt to adapt any other type of
antenna system to your audio system.Using the Controls of Your Cassette
Tape PlayerNOTE:Radio power must be on to use the cassette
tape player.How to insert a tapeYour cassette tape player is equipped with power
loading. Once you insert a tape and push slightly
(with theopen 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 ªTAPEº while
tape is playing.
If the player is in the tape mode but not in play,
pressing the ªTAPEº button will activate play. If the
ªTAPEº button is pressed with no tape inserted, the
display will flash ªNO TAPEº.
How to locate a desired track on the tapeThere are six ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast forward,
rewind, Blank Skip, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº or ªSIDE 1-2º
functions. Following are brief descriptions of each:q
Fast forwarding the tape
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº button.
The radio will play while the tape is in fast
forward. The light above the ªFFº button will
blink while in the fast forward mode. Press
ªFFº again or press the ªTAPEº button to stop
fast forwarding. At the end of the tape, the
direction automatically reverses and plays the
other side of the tape.
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TerrainThe terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the
area over which the signal travels may prevent the
FM signal from being noise-free.
Repeated pops and hisses which are heard during
an otherwise clear broadcast can occur near the
station because of the ªline of sightº characteristic
of FM radio waves.
If there is a building or large structure between the
antenna and station, some of the signal ªbendsº
around the building, but certain spots receive almost
no signal. Moving out of the ªshadowº of the
structure will allow the station to return to normal.
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or
structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and
distortion. Cancellation effects are most prominent
in metropolitan areas, but also can become quite
severe in hilly terrain and depressed roadways.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 isStrong 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.
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306Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............ 11
Accessory position on the ignition.... 62
Accident damage............ 220
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . . 143
and child safety seats......... 149
description..........143, 145
driver air bag.........143, 145
indicator light............ 15
operation.............. 145
passenger air bag........... 145
service and information labels..... 145
tone generator............ 147
Air cleaner filter
location............... 224
specifications............ 271
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system...... 45Air suspension
air leveling disabled warning,
message center........... 20
description............. 175
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 124
Aluminum wheels........... 250
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system).......... 25,31
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 231
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description............. 171
noise................ 171
see also Brake............ 171
warning light............ 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 210
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 127
description..........126, 127
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310Clutch
fluid reservoir............ 229
specifications............ 273
Cold engine starting.......... 166
Combination lap and shoulder belts . 135, 137
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 35
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 27
Console, description.......... 113
Controls, mirrors............ 92
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 206
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 231
checking and adding......... 231
preparing for storage......... 275
refill capacities............ 272
specifications............ 273
temperature gauge.......... 17
warnings.............. 231
Cooling fan.............. 221
Crankcase emission filter........ 271Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 284
D
Daytime running light system...... 56
Defects, reporting............ 277
Dipstick................ 227
automatic transaxle fluid....238, 239
engine oil.............. 227
power steering fluid......... 237
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 217
Dispute Settlement Board........ 280
Doors................. 103
lubricant specifications........ 273
Driving under special conditions
heavy load............. 183
towing a trailer........... 185
E
Electrical system, fuses......192, 203
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 31
tuning the radio........... 27
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On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 260
Overdrive............... 181
Overseas offices............ 286
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 124
Parking brake............. 172
operation.............. 172
warning light............ 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 271
PCV valve, specifications........ 271
Phone, cellular............. 113
Power features
antenna............... 31
mirrors............... 92
moon roof.............. 91
seats................ 132
windows.............. 105
Power steering
dipstick............... 237
driving with power steering...... 177fluid, checking and adding....... 237
fluid, refill capacity.......... 272
fluid, specifications.......... 273
Prop rod, hood............. 223
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 25
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 273
refill capacity............ 272
Rearview mirror............ 92
Rear window, washer reservoir...... 230
Refill capacities for fluids........ 272
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 277
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 124
locking/unlocking doors........ 123
opening the trunk.......... 123
panic alarm............. 124
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