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[FV35400(ALL)10/90]
4. Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated
in the down position.
[FV35500(ALL)06/95]
5. Before you engage the safety belt, be sure it
is not twisted. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to work improperly.
Remove any twist, then insert the tongue
end of the detachable anchor into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº
and feel the latch engage. Refer to the
previous illustration.
[FV35600(ALL)12/91]
The two passenger bench or bed seat must be
installed in the first row behind the front seats
on wagons with seven passenger seating.
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[FV35701(ALL)01/92]
To fold down the rear seatback:
[FV35801(ALL)07/92]
To lower the rear seatback down to its cargo or
bed position, release the seatback latch by
moving the release lever forward for the bench
seat or upward for the seat bed. Then fold the
seatback down. The latch will re-engage in the
cargo position.
[FV35901(ALL)08/95]
To raise the seatback, release the seatback latch
and rotate the seatback upwards until the latch
re-engages. (A slight downward pressure on the
bench seat seatback will reduce effort on the
latch.)
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[AS03150(ALL)08/95]
How to eject the disc
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[AS03175(ALL)08/95]
Push the ªEJECTº button to stop play, eject the
disc and resume radio operation of your audio
system.
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[AS03200(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio
power and/or ignition is on or off.
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[AS03225(ALL)08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs
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[AS03250(ALL)08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your
Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the
following precautions:
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[AS03275(ALL)08/95]
q
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never
touch the playing surface.
[AS03281(ALL)08/95]
q
Before playing, inspect the disc for any
contamination. If needed, clean the disc with
an approved disc cleaner, such as the
Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner or the
Allsop 3 Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges.Do not use
a circular motion to clean.
[AS03286(ALL)08/95]
q
Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
[AS03291(ALL)08/95]
q
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as defroster and floor
heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in a
parked car in direct sunlight where there may
be a considerable rise in temperature or
damage may result.
[AS03296(ALL)08/95]
q
After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS03300(ALL)08/95]
q
If a disc has already been inserted, do not try
to insert another disc. Doing so may damage
the disc player.
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[AS03325(ALL)08/95]
q
Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc player.
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[AS04800(ALL)08/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS04825(ALL)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS04850(ALL)08/95]
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. Display
indicates ªMº (for metal/CrO
2) while tape is
playing.
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[AS04875(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
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[AS04900(ALL)08/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS04925(ALL)08/95]
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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[AS04950(ALL)08/95]
q
Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS04975(ALL)08/95]
To fast foward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will automatically begin
playing until fast forward is manually
stopped. At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.
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[AS05000(ALL)08/95]
q
Rewinding the tape
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[AS05025(ALL)08/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
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[AS05050(ALL)08/95]
The radio will automatically begin playing
until rewind is manually stopped or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
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[AS05825(ALL)08/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS05850(ALL)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
*
[AS05875(ALL)08/95]
q
Using a Ford 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.
*
[AS05900(ALL)08/95]
q
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.
*
[AS05925(ALL)08/95]
q
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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[AS05950(ALL)08/95]
q
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.
*
[AS05975(ALL)08/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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[AS06000(ALL)08/95]
q
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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[AS07450(ALL)08/95]
How to set the clock
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[AS07475(ALL)08/95]
1. Turn the radio on.
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[AS07500(ALL)08/95]
2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button,
press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
*
[AS07525(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
*
[AS07550(ALL)08/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
*
[AS07575(ALL)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
*
[AS07600(ALL)08/95]
q
Using a Ford 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.
*
[AS07625(ALL)08/95]
q
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.
*
[AS07650(ALL)08/95]
q
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.
*
[AS07675(ALL)08/95]
q
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.
*
[AS07700(ALL)08/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
*
[AS07725(ALL)08/95]
q
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS07900(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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[AS07905(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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[AS07910(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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[AS07915(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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[AS07920(ALL)08/95]
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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[AS07925(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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Driving Your Aerostar
[DR00300(ALL)08/95]
Automatic Transmission
Operation (4R44E/4R55E)
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[DR00350(ALL)08/95]
The 4R44E and 4R55E transmissions are
electronically controlled four speed overdrive
automatic transmissions with lockup torque
converter. Transmission operation is controlled
by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
*
[DR00425(ALL)08/95]
The PCM will automatically adjust transmission
operation to make up for varying conditions.
Several sensors located on the engine and
transmission such as throttle position, engine
speed, vehicle speed and transmission
temperature are used by the PCM to shift the
transmission into a higher or lower gear when
required for the best performance and fuel
economy. For example, you may notice that the
transmission will upshift to a higher gear more
quickly when the vehicle has not reached normal
operating temperature.
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[DR00475(ALL)08/95]
The PCM also controls the transmission's Torque
Converter Clutch (TCC) to further raise vehicle
performance and fuel economy. The TCC will
engage when the transmission operating
temperature and other conditions determined by
the PCM have been met. Engagement of the
clutch may be noted as a decrease in engine
speed.
[DR00500(ALL)08/95]
To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually
performs self-tests on the electronic control
system and, if any faults are detected, stores
them in memory. The Overdrive Off Indicator
Light (O/D OFF), which is located on the
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malfunction has been detected. If the Overdrive
Off Indicator Light is flashing, contact your Ford
dealer as soon as possible. If this condition
persists, damage to the transmission could occur.
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[DR00700(ALL)03/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with a Powertrain
Control Module that limits engine speeds with a
cut-out mode to promote durability.
[DR05700(ALL)06/95]Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
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[DR05750(ALL)01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
[DR05800(ALL)03/93]
Your vehicle's gearshift is on the steering
column. You can put the gearshift in any one of
several positions.
[DR06001(ALL)06/95]
one third page art:0095027-A
The positions of the column-mounted gearshift
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[DR06200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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