radio controls Mercury Villager 2001 s Owner's Guide

To set the minute, press the
RDS/CLK control until SELECT MIN
is displayed and press:
²
to decrease minutes and
²
to increase minutes.
Radio Data System (RDS) feature
When selected, the RDS (Radio
Data System) function performs the
following:
²Displays the radio station call
letters
²Displays the type of music format (jazz, country, rock)
²Searches for a particular type of music format by selecting the SEEK
control
²Allows traffic information broadcasts to be turned on and off with the
SEL control
Press the RDS control. Use the SEL
control to select ON or OFF to
enable or disable the feature.
RDS traffic announcement
When set ON, this traffic feature will
interrupt tape or CD play to play a
traffic report broadcast from a FM
RDS station.
To activate the traffic feature:
²Press the RDS control until
TRAFFIC is displayed.
AUTO
RDS
CLK
SEL
AUTO
RDS
CLK
SEL
AUTO
RDS
CLK
SEL
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To see if any stations in your area are capable of broadcasting an RDS
traffic alert, press SCAN or SEEK while TRAFFIC ON is displayed. The
radio will then SCAN or SEEK only to traffic capable stations.
RDS select program type
²Press the RDS control until FIND
program type is displayed.
²Use the SEL control to select the
desired program type. With the
feature ON (FIND program type),
press the SEEK, AUTOSET, or
SCAN control to find only
stations of the selected type from
the following selections:
²Classic
²Country
²Info
²Jazz/R&B
²Religious
²Rock
²Soft
²To p 4 0
RDS show
RDS sends information with the FM
broadcast, including: station name,
station type, and/or radio text. To
view this information:
²With the RDS menu enabled,
press the RDS control until SHOW is displayed.
²Use the SEL control to select
TYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE.
When your radio is turned to a
RDS station, RDS station TYPE,
station NAME, or TEXT message
AUTO
RDS
CLK
SEL
AUTO
RDS
CLK
SEL
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will be displayed along with the frequency. Press SEL in order to scroll
through the text messages.
Mute mode
Press the control to mute the
playing media. Press the control
again to return to the playing media.
Rear seat controls (if equipped)
The Rear Seat Controls (RSC) allow
the rear seat passengers to operate
the radio, tape, CD, or CD changer
(if equipped).
To turn on the rear seat controls, press the memory preset controls 3
and 5 at the same time. The
will appear in the radio display.
Pressing 3 and 5 at the same time again will turn the rear seat controls
off.
If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat and the front audio
controls, (i.e, both trying to listen to the same playing media), the front
audio system will receive the desired selection.
EJ
MUTE
VOLUME MEDIA
MEMSEEK
REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE
12 3456
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Adjusting the volume
Press the + control to increase
volume.
Press the Ð control to decrease
volume.
From the RSC controls, the speaker
volume can not be set higher than
the current volume radio setting. Once in headphone mode, the RSC
volume controls will only change volume in the headphones to a desired
level and will have no effect on the front speakers (muting the speakers
will not mute the headphones).
Using headphones/Personal Audio System
The Personal Audio System allows
the rear seat passengers to listen to
one media source (radio, tape, CD,
or CD changer if equipped) while
the front seat passengers listen to
another. However, front and rear seat passengers can not listen to two
different radio stations simultaneously.
Plug a 3.6 mm headphone (not included) into either one of the two
jacks. Press the/control to operate the headphones. DUAL
PLAY will appear in the digital display of the audio system, signaling that
your Personal Audio System has been activated.
The rear speakers will cut out once the speaker on/off control is pressed.
A soft audible sound may be heard from the rear speakers. The front
speaker will remain playing for the front passengers. Press the
/
control again to deactivate the headphones (Personal Audio System).
SINGLE PLAY will appear in the digital display of the audio system,
signaling that your Personal Audio System has been deactivated.
Media select
Push the MEDIA control to toggle
between AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD,
or CD changer (if equipped).
VOLUME MEDIA
MEMSEEK
VOLUME MEDIA
MEMSEEK
VOLUME MEDIA
MEMSEEK
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5. Line up the CD with the groove
of the disc holder. Ensure that the
label on the CD faces downwards.
6. Press in on the disc holder until it
locks securely into the magazine. If
the disc holders are not fully locked
into the magazine, the unit will not
operate.
Ensure that the disc holder is
evenly inserted and at the same
level as the magazine (A). The unit
will not operate if the disc holder is
not inserted at the same level (B).
Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The
magazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used.
The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power on or
off.
ONLY use the magazine type supplied with the CD changer, other types
will damage the unit.
Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage
the CD player and void your audio system warranty.
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.
Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or
the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage
the player.
A
B
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²Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not
being played.
Radio frequency information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:
AM 530, 540±1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9±107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
Radio reception factors
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
Audio system warranties and service
Refer to the ªWarranty Guideº for audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine
and all accessories/locks the steering
wheel, gearshift lever and allows key
removal.
2. ACC, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
3. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when driving.
4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
SPEED CONTROL
To turn speed control on
²Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
4
3
2
1
CANCEL ON
OFFRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
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Audio control features
In Radio mode:
²Press NEXT to select the next
preset station within the current
radio band.
In Tape mode:
²Press NEXT to listen to the next
selection on the tape.
In CD mode:
²Press NEXT to listen to the next
track on the disc.
In any mode:
²Press VOL up or down to adjust
the volume.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
VOL
NEXT
VOL
VOL
NEXT
VOL
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
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2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to readjust
the mirror glass if it is frozen in
place. These actions could cause
damage to the glass and mirrors.
HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver, located on the driver's visor,
provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters
with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency
codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gates,
security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
When programming your HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver, to a
garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of
the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
Do not use the HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect
an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards. For more information on this matter, call
toll-free: 1±800±355±3515 or on the Internet atHomeLink.jci.com.
MIRRORS
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The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps after 30 minutes if the
front door is left open or after 60 minutes if the liftgate is left open.
Replacing the battery
The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery.
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet)
away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery up. Refer to the diagram
inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer if service is required.
If you purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed into memory), perform
the following procedure:
With all doors closed and locked,
insert and remove the key from the
ignition six times within ten
seconds. The park lamps will flash
twice to confirm the programming mode has been entered.
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