Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 s Repair Manual

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[AS57900( GV)04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS57950( GV)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player or eject a tape.
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[AS58000( GV)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS58050( GV)09/94]
Your 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.
[AS58150( GV)09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on. Inserting a cassette tape
with the radio power off will turn the
audio system on. After the cassette is
ejected, radio play will return. Also,
the antenna will be in the up position
whenever the radio is playing but will
go down anytime the radio is not
playing (i.e., when a cassette or
compact disc is playing or when the
radio power is off).
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[AS58200( GV)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS58250( GV)09/94]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, ªSEEKº, or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
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[AS58300( GV)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS58350( GV)01/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will begin playing until fast
forward is manually stopped (by pushing the
ªTAPEº button) or the end of the tape is
reached.
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[AS58400( GV)01/95]
At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.
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[AS58450( GV)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
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[AS58500( GV)01/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
The radio will begin playing until rewind is
manually stopped (by pushing the ªTAPEº
button) or the beginning of the tape is
reached.
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[AS58550( GV)08/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
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[AS58600( GV)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
a
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
bside to seek the previous tape selection.
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[AS58650( GV)08/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS58700( GV)01/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling
(display indicates ªSCº).
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[AS58800( GV)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press ªSCANº a
second time.
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[AS58850( GV)08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS58900( GV)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS58950( GV)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS59000( GV)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJº button. The radio will resume playing if the
radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be
ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or
off.
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[AS59050( GV)08/95]
How to store the tape
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[AS59100( GV)01/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape
player and resume radio play.
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[AS59150( GV)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS59200( GV)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS59250( GV)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Push again to deactivate.
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[AS59860( GV)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS59870( GV)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
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[AS59880( GV)05/96]
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Using a Ford or equivalent 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.
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[AS59890( GV)08/95]
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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS59900( GV)08/95]
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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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[AS59910( GV)08/95]
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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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[AS59920( GV)08/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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[AS59930( GV)08/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player. High heat in the vehicle can cause the
cassette to warp.
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[AS60900( ALL)04/96]
Common Radio Reception
Conditions
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[AS61000( ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS61100( ALL)08/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS61200( ALL)08/95]
The 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 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
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[AS61300( ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna is
fully extended to the maximum length
for proper reception. If your antenna is
not fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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[AS61400( ALL)08/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS61500( ALL)08/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.
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[AS61700( ALL)08/95]
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.
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[AS61800( ALL)08/95]
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.
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[AS61900( ALL)08/95]
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.
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[AS62000( ALL)08/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS62100( ALL)08/95]
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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[AS62200( ALL)03/96]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS62300( ALL)08/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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[AS62400( ALL)08/95]
All About Radio Frequencies
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[AS62500( ALL)08/95]
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.
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[AS62600( ALL)08/95]
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given
area. This radio will tune 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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[AS62700( ALL)08/95]
Some FM radio stations advertise a
ªrounded-offº frequency which is not the
frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a
frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º
even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM
broadcast frequency.
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[AS62800( ALL)08/95]
Important Warranty and Service
Information
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[AS62900( ALL)07/90]
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Warranty
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[AS63000( ALL)08/95]
Your sound system is warranted for three years
or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever
comes first. Consult your vehicle warranty
booklet for further information. Ask your dealer
for a copy of this limited warranty.
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[AS63200( ALL)07/90]
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Service
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[AS63300( ALL)04/96]
At Ford, we stand behind our audio systems
with a comprehensive service and repair
program. If anything should go wrong with
your Ford audio system, return to your dealer
for service. There is a nationwide network of
qualified Ford authorized repair centers to assist
you.
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Controls and Features
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[CF00200( ALL)01/96]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[CF00300( ALL)03/96]
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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[CF00400( ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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[CF00500( ALL)03/96]
The Climate Control Systems
[CF00600( ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
[CF00900( BCGV)12/95]
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a manual heating and air conditioning system
[CF01100( GV)12/95]
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an electronic automatic temperature control
system
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[CF01200( ALL)12/95]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
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The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[CF03600( BCGV)04/96]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three controls in the center of the
instrument panel:
[CF03700( BCGV)12/95]
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FAN
[CF03800( BCGV)12/95]
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TEMP
[CF03900( BCGV)12/95]
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SELECT
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one third page art:0010621-EThe controls for the manual heating and air conditioning
system
[CF04200( GV)12/95]
For maximum heating, move the SELECT knob
to FLOOR, move the TEMP knob to the end of
the red range (full clockwise) and move the fan
speed to HI.
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To heat the interior of your vehicle and defrost
the windshield at the same time, move the
SELECT knob to MIX and select the temperature
and fan speed desired.
[CF04600( GV)12/95]
For maximum defrosting, move the SELECT
knob to DEFROSTV, move the temperature to
the end of the red range (full clockwise) and
operate the fan as necessary to provide the
volume of air required.
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For ventilation, move the SELECT knob to VENT
and select the temperature and blower speed
desired.
[CF05000( GV)12/95]
To cool the inside of your vehicle quickly, in
warm weather, move the SELECT knob to MAX
A/C, move the TEMP knob to the end of the
blue range (full counterclockwise) and move the
fan to HI.
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If the inside of the vehicle is very warm, drive
for the first few minutes with the windows open
to force the hot, stale air out of the vehicle.
[CF05400( GV)12/95]
Fan speed can be reduced, after a comfortable
temperature has been reached, to provide quieter
system operation.
[CF05600( GV)12/95]
To cool your vehicle using outside air, move the
SELECT knob to NORM A/C, move the TEMP
knob to the end of the blue range (full
counterclockwise) and set the fan to the desired
speed. Cooling your vehicle in this way provides
quieter operation, but it is not as economical as
MAX A/C.
[CF05800( GV)12/95]
The instrument panel registers may be adjusted
to control the quantity and direction of air being
discharged. The thumbwheel controls the volume
of air and the knob in the center of the register
directs the air up and down or side to side.
[CF06000( GV)12/95]
When the SELECT knob is moved to OFF, the
system is off and the fan will not operate.
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Adjusting the panel register airflow
[CF06200( BCGV)04/96]
The instrument panel registers may be adjusted
to your comfort needs. The thumbwheel controls
the volume of air and the control in the center
of the register controls direction up or down or
side to side.
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[CF08700( GV)12/95]
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
System
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[CF08800( GV)05/96]
The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) module is located at the center of the
instrument panel and operates only when the
key is in the ON position.
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[CF08900( GV)12/95]
The EATC feature maintains the temperature
you select and automatically controls the airflow
for your comfort. It also allows you to override
the automatic operation with manual override
buttons.
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