manual radio set Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Owner's Manual

AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio and CD modes.
To gain the best reception, always
tune to the strongest station signal available.
Under most conditions, the AM frequency provides stable sound quality
and little signal disturbance. However, at night, atmospheric conditions
may sometimes lead to interference from other stations.
The FM frequency offers higher quality sound broadcasts, but signal
strength can be subject to interference caused by:
²Limited range of some transmitters.
²Reception distortion as signals reflect off local buildings and other
objects.
²Signal ªdead spotsº where reception is obstructed or restricted.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in CD mode
Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio mode and allows you to manually adjust
the frequency tuning.
Tune adjust in radio mode
²Press the MENU control until
MAN appears in the display.
²Press
on the SEEK control to
move down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located
there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.
²Press
on the SEEK control to move up the frequency up the band
(whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick
movement.
CDAM/FM
MENU
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Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations, twelve FM
stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2) and six on the remaining AutoStore
band.
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.
2. Select a station. Refer toTune adjustorSeek functionfor more
information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,
indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.
AutoStore selector
AutoStore allows you to set strong radio stations on the FM band
without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is
helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio
stations.
Starting AutoStore memory preset
1. Press and hold the AM/FM
control to activate AutoStore. AST
will flash in the display while the
system is searching for the strongest stations.
2. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start playing.
If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band,
the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong
station available.
CD select
CD mode may be entered by
pressing the CD control. The first
track of the disc will begin playing.
After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.
CD playback
CD playback starts and radio
reception is interrupted, when a CD
is inserted into the entry slot. PLAY
CD appears in the display.
CDAM/FM
CDAM/FM
CDAM/FM
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Scan function in tape mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape's
first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the
tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.
Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)
Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first
track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the
control again.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with
the AM/FM select control.
2. Select a station. Refer toTune
adjustorSeek functionfor more information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,
indicating the station is held in memory of the control you selected.
Autoset memory preset
Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips
when you travel between cities with different radio stations.AM FM
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the control you selected. The display will read SAVED.
Autostore
Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful
on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.
Starting autostore
1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control.
2. AUTOSET will flash in the display
as the frequency band is scrolled
through.
3. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start playing.
If there are fewer than six strong stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong
station available.
To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system's manually set
memory stations, press the AM/FM control again.
CD select
CD mode may be entered by
pressing the CD control and the
LOAD control. Load the CD into the
audio system. The first track of the
disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped
last.
If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control
(1±6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other
loaded CDs.
NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD
present in the audio system.
If the CD control is pressed followed by with a preset number and that
particular slot is empty, NO CD will display and the system will begin to
play the next available disc.
CD AM
FM
CD AM
FM
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................117
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................94±95, 99
and child safety seats ..............96
description ..........................95, 99
disposal ....................................102
driver air bag ....................97, 100
indicator light .............12, 98, 101
operation ...........................97, 100
passenger air bag .............97, 100
side air bag ................................99
Air cleaner filter .......................198
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Air filter, cabin ............................46
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................177
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................117±118
Anti-theft system ........................77
arming the system ....................78
disarming a triggered system ..78
Audio system (see Radio) ...26, 34
Automatic transaxle
driving with .............................122
fluid, adding ............................192
fluid, checking ........................192
fluid, refill capacities ..............199
fluid, specification ..................201
Automatic transmission ............120
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........200
B
Battery .......................................175acid, treating emergencies .....175
charging system warning
light ............................................12
jumping a disabled battery ....145
maintenance-free ....................175
replacement, specifications ...198
servicing ..................................175
BeltMinder ...................................89
Brakes ........................................116
anti-lock ...........................117±118
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................11, 117
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....191
fluid, refill capacities ..............199
fluid, specifications .........200±201
lubricant specifications ..200±201
parking ....................................118
shift interlock ..........................120
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....199
Cargo cover .................................68
Cargo net .....................................68
Cassette tape player ...................19
CD-6 disc .....................................34
CD-single premium .....................26
Certification Label ....................202
Changing a tire .........................142
Child safety restraints ..............103
child safety belts ....................103
Child safety seats ......................106
attaching with tether straps ..111
in front seat ............................108
in rear seat ..............................108
Index
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