1996 FORD CONTOUR manual radio set

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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories
to operate while the engine is not running. For example, you
can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio without starting the
engine.
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[ST04425(ALL)05/95]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[ST04600(ALL)05/94]
Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary,
depending on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual
transaxle.
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If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle:
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[ST04800(ALL)06/92]1.
Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Set the parking brake fully.
[ST05000(ALL)05/94]3.
Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.
[ST05100(ALL)02/95]4.
Remove the key from the ignition.
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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle:
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[ST05300(ALL)06/92]1.
Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First).
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Set the parking brake fully.
[ST05701(ALL)05/94]3.
Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.
[ST05801(ALL)02/95]4.
Remove the key from the ignition.
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How to tune radio stations
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There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can manually locate the station using the ªSCAN/TUNEº
button, ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to the station or select the
station by using the memory buttons, which you can set to any
desired frequency. These four methods are described below.
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n
Using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to manually tune
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You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time (FM changes in increments of 200kHz; AM changes in
increments of 10kHz) by first pressing the ªSCAN/TUNEº
button twice (display shows ªTUNEº), then Ðwithin
approximately five secondsÐpressing and releasing either
the top
aor bottom
bhalf of the ªSEEKº button. To
change frequencies quickly, press andhold downeither the
top or bottom half of the ªSEEKº button. While you are
manually tuning, the display will show a blinking ªMº.
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Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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[AS02600(ALL)04/95]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function
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This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the
top
ahalf of the ªSEEKº button to select the next listenable
station up the frequency band. Press the bottom
bhalf of
the button to select the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By pressing and holding the button,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired
station.
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n
Using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to scan radio stations
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Pressing the ªSCAN/TUNEº button once enters the scan
mode (display will indicate ªSCNº). Pushing the top
ahalf
of the ªSEEKº button will begin the scan mode up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds. Pushing the bottom
bhalf of
the ªSEEKº button will begin the scan mode down the
frequency band, again stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
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To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station
press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button again.
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n
Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.
These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM
stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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[AS03400(ALL)04/95]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS03600(ALL)04/95]2.
Press one of the memory buttons and hold the button until
the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on
that button.
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[AS03700(ALL)04/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the clock and
station memory preset buttons (if programmed in auto
mode) will need to be reset.
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n
Using the Automatic Memory Store feature
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With Auto Memory Store, you can continually set strong
stations into your memory buttons without losing your
existing memory presets, which is especially handy while
traveling. Your radio will automatically set your memory
buttons to the strong local stations so you don't have to
continually manually tune to existing stations.
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Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the ªAUTO
PRESETº button once. Your radio will set the first five
strong stations of the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2)
into the memory buttons. The display will show ªAUTOº,
then run through the frequencies, stopping momentarily on
the stations being set into the memory buttons. The radio is
now in the ªAUTOº mode and this display will show
ªAUTOº each time a preset is activated.
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NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong stations in the
frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will
store the last strong station detected on the band.
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After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin
playing the station stored on memory button 1.
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To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to
the manually-set memory button stations (or those stations
set using Auto Memory Load), simply push the ªAUTO
PRESETº button. Display will show ªAUTOº then ªOFFº.
The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on that band,
the radio will store the next set of five strong stations.
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Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
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n
Increasing or decreasing bass response
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Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªBASSº. Push the top (+) of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase bass (more ªlowsº), and push the button (s)to
decrease bass (less ªlowsº).
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n
Increasing or decreasing treble response
[AS04900(ALL)07/94]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªTREBº. Push the top (+) of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase treble (more ªhighsº), and push the bottom (s)to
decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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How to tune radio stations (Stereo Radio)
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n
Using the ªTUNEº function
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You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the right (+) or left
(±) side of the ªTUNEº button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of
the ªTUNEº button.
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[AS22700(ALL)02/95]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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n
Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22708(ALL)04/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the
right
aside of the ªSEEKº button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left
b
side of the button to select the next listenable station down
the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable
stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.
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How to tune radio stations (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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n
Using the ªAMSº function to manually tune your radio
(Stereo Cassette Radio)
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You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by first pressing the ªAMSº button (display shows
ªTUNEº) then within approximately five seconds pressing
and releasing either the right
aor left
bside of the
ªSEEKº button. To change frequencies quickly, press and
hold downeither the right or left side of the ªSEEKº button.
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[AS22750(ALL)04/95]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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152to the radio manufacturer's instructions. However, if you have
had a mobile radio transmitter installed and the check ABS light
comes on (at any time other than immediately after turning the
key to the ON position) have your mobile radio dealer inspect
the radio installation. Also, if the ABS system is activated other
than during maximum braking, have your mobile radio
installation checked.
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Parking Brake
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The parking brake should be used whenever you park your
vehicle.
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[DR18100(ALL)11/93]
The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. To
set the parking brake, put your foot on the brake pedal while
pulling the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward.
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[DR18300(ALL)12/89]
To release the parking brake, put your foot on the brake pedal,
pull the handle upward and push the button. Then lower the
handle to the released position while holding the button in.
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[DR18400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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[DR18500(ALL)11/91]
RWARNING
To prevent personal injury, do not release the parking
brake while outside the vehicle.
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[DR18700(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but the Brake
System light remains on, have the brakes checked
immediately. They may not be working properly.
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