audio Mercury Mountaineer 2004 Owner's Manuals

14.CD: Press to enter CD mode or
to play a CD already loaded into the
system.
15.AM/FM:Press to choose a
frequency band in radio mode.
16.Bass:Press
/to
increase/decrease the bass output.
17.Treble:Press
/to
increase/decrease the treble output.
18.CD door:Insert a CD printed
side up.
CD units are designed to play
commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only.
Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and
re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when
used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The
label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
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AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH
SIX CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
1.Seek:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station, selection or track.
2.Rewind:In CD mode, press until
desired point within the current
selection is reached.
Fast forward:In CD mode, press until desired point within the current
selection is reached.
TEXT:TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit
to enable Satellite reception is available through your Mercury dealer.
Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
3.DSP (Digital Signal
Processing):Press DSP to access
the Ambiance menu. Ambiance gives
the feeling of “being there” to your
music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to
the music. Press SEL to engage/disengage. Turn the volume control to
increase/decrease the level of ambiance.
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Traffic:Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press
SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is
broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most
U.S. markets.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Show TYPE:Displays the station’s call letters format.
Shuffle:Press to play tracks in a random order. Press MENU until SHUF
appears in the display. Use SEL to select SHUFFLE DISC, SHUFFLE
TRK or SHUFFLE OFF.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level. Press MENU until compression status is
displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature when
COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL control again to disable the
feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (
) or decrease () the
hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns.
11.SAT (if equipped):Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped
with Satellite Ready capability. The
kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Mercury
dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer
installed kit.
12.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
Autoset:Allows you to set the
strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set
preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM.
AUTOSET will flash on the display. When the six strongest stations are
filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less
than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the
remaining presets. Press again to disengage.
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13.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio
volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0
turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Then press SEL to
increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level will
appear in the display.
14.Load:Press to load a CD. Press
and hold to load up to six discs.
15.CD AUX:Press to access CD or
AUX mode.
CD units are designed to play
commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only.
Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and
re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when
used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The
label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
16.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of radio stations or
CD tracks. Press again to stop.
17.Disc/Tune:Press
orto
manually tune down/up the radio
frequency band, or change to the
previous/next CD.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit
to enable Satellite reception is available through your Mercury dealer.
Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
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For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free
888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at
www.siriusradio.com
RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can effect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm
(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film
attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should
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not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause
the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade
CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact
your dealer for further information.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window.
Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window.
One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press
again to stop.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s press the left
side of the control. Press the right
side to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof
may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position or until any door is opened.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side
view mirrors.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
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Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously
set speed.
•Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Audio control features
Press
to select:
•AM, FM1, FM2,
•CD (if equipped), or
•DVD (if equipped).
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 60A** PJB #1
2 30A** BSM
3 — Not used
4 30A** Rear defrost
5 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
pump
6 60A** Delayed accessory, Power
windows, Audio
7 20A** Power point #2
8 — Not used
9 20A** Power point #1
10 30A** ABS module (valves)
11 40A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
12 50A** Ignition relay, Starter relay
13 40A** Trailer tow battery charge, Trailer
tow turn signals
14 — Not used
15 15A* Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster),
Courtesy lamps
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A
Accessory delay ..........................49
AdvanceTrac ..............................141
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................115, 120
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 120
disposal ....................................123
driver air bag ..................117, 121
indicator light .................119, 122
operation .........................117, 121
passenger air bag ...........117, 121
Air cleaner filter .......................262
Air conditioning ..........................28
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................151
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................226
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................139
Audio system (see Radio) ...18, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................147
fluid, adding ............................245
fluid, checking ........................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specification ..................267
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
refill capacities ........................263
B
Battery .......................................224acid, treating emergencies .....224
jumping a disabled battery ....195
maintenance-free ....................224
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................224
BeltMinder .................................111
Brakes ........................................139
anti-lock ...................................139
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............139
fluid, checking and adding ....244
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
parking ....................................140
shift interlock ..........................145
C
Calculating load ........................166
Capacities for refilling fluids ....263
Cargo cover ...........................76–77
Cell phone use ............................45
Certification Label ....................269
Changing a tire .........................186
Child safety restraints ..............123
child safety belts ....................123
Child safety seats ......................126
attaching with tether straps ..130
in front seat ............................127
in rear seat ..............................127
Cigar lighter
Power Point ..............................48
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............210
instrument panel ....................212
interior .....................................213
interior trim ............................213
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