radio controls LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1997 Owners Manual

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InstrumentationThe instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is
divided into several different sections. The
illustrations on the following pages show the major
parts of the instrument panel that are described in
this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all
vehicles.
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.If you have radio transmitting equipment in your
vehicle, be aware that it can interfere with your
vehicle's electrical system and may cause the
instrumentation and/or convenience products to
have temporary, abnormal operation.
NOTE:Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument
panel should be avoided. The dull finish in this area
is to help protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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Luxury Audio SystemUsing the Controls on Your New RadioHow to turn the radio on and offPress the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob to turn the radio
on. Press again to turn it off.How to adjust the volumeTurn the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob clockwise to
increase the volume and counter-clockwise to
decrease the volume.
NOTE:If the volume is set above a certain level
when the ignition is turned off, the volume level
will reset to a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on. However, if the
radio is turned off with the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob,
the volume will not reset and will stay at the same
level when the radio is turned back on.
Selecting the AM or FM frequency bandPush the ªAMº or ªFM1/FM2º button to select the
desired frequency band. Pushing the ªFM1/FM2º
button more than once will alternate between FM1
and FM2. These functions are used with the
memory preset buttons described underHow to
tune radio stations.How to tune radio stationsThere are four ways for you to tune in a particular
station. You can use the ªTUNEº, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº
or memory buttons.q
Using the ªTUNEº function
You can change the frequency up or down one
increment at a time by pressing and releasing
either the left (
b) or right (
a) side of the
ªTUNEº or ªTUNE DISCSº button. To change
frequencies quickly, press and hold down either
the right or left side of the button.
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30Adjusting the tone balance of your radioq
Increasing or decreasing bass and treble
response
Push the ªBASS/TREBº popout knob to gain
access to the bass and treble controls. Bass
control allows you to adjust the lower, bass
frequencies to your preference. The outer ring
of the ªBASS/TREBº knob adjusts the bass (turn
clockwise to increase bass; counterclockwise to
decrease bass).
Treble control allows you to adjust the higher,
treble frequencies of your radio to your
preference. The inner ring of the ªBASS/TREBº
knob adjusts the treble (turn clockwise to
increase treble; counterclockwise to decrease
treble).
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Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader
Push the ªBAL/FADEº popout knob to gain
access to the speaker balance and fader controls.
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the right and left speakers.
The outer ring of ªBAL/FADEº knob adjusts the
speaker balance control. (Turn clockwise to shift
the sound to the right speakers, and turn
counterclockwise to shift the sound to the left
speakers.)
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear speakers.
The inner ring of the ªBAL/FADEº knob adjusts
the speaker fader. (Turn clockwise to shift the
sound to the rear speakers, and turn
counterclockwise to shift the sound to the front
speakers.)
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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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38The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to
play using the controls of your Luxury Audio
System.How to Operate the Ford 6-CD
Changer Using the Controls on the
RadioIf your vehicle is equipped with the Ford 6-CD
Changer System, you can operate it through the
controls of your Luxury Audio System.
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.
How to begin CD Changer playNOTE:Radio power must be on to operate the
Compact Disc Changer.
Push the ªCDº button to begin CD play. The CD
Changer will automatically begin playing the first
track (selection) of the first disc loaded in the unit.
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.How to change the disc being playedWhen in the CD mode, you can change discs by
pressing the right (
a) side of the ªTUNE DISCSº
button (to select the next disc) or the left (
b) side
of the ªTUNE DISCSº button (to select the previous
disc). Play will begin on the first track of the
selected disc.
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.
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106To lock out all window switches except the master
controls, press the window lock switch once. To
restore control to the individual windows, press the
switch again.
There is also an Express Down feature on the
driver's power window. This feature can be
activated through the menu functions of your
Message Center.
To operate, briefly press the driver's window switch
to the down position. The window will then open
automatically. To stop automatic operation, briefly
press the switch again to either the up or down
position. More than a quick press of the switch
provides conventional power window operation.
Closing of the power window is conventional
operation only.
Memory Profile System
(If equipped)The Personality Memory Feature customizes your
Continental for up to two (2) drivers. The following
features are automatically recalled when unlocking
the doors using the remote entry transmitter,
keyless entry keypad, or by pressing the Memory 1
or Memory 2 switches on the driver's door:q
All driver's seat positions except power lumbar
and head restraint.
q
Both left and right outside mirror settings.
q
Radio station presets including the last selected
station and band and all preset preferences on
FM1, FM2, and AM.
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Instrument panel dimming setting.
q
Autolamp delay time-out setting.
q
Ride/Steering menu setting.
q
Feature Menu settings
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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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