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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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[AS56660( GV)05/95]
q
Using the ªTUNEº function
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[AS56700( GV)03/95]
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by pressing and
releasing either the left (
b) or right (
a) side
of the ªTUNEº button.
*
[AS56750( GV)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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[AS56800( GV)04/95]
q
Using the ªSEEKº function
*
[AS56850( GV)04/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the right
(
a) side 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.
*
[AS56900( GV)01/95]
q
Using the ªSCANº function
*
[AS56950( GV)04/95]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the
scan mode up the frequency band, stopping
on each listenable station for approximately
five seconds.
*
[AS57000( GV)02/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button
again.
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[AS58550( GV)01/95]
q
Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
*
[AS58600( GV)03/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a)
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
(
b) side to seek the previous tape selection.
*
[AS58650( GV)01/95]
q
Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
*
[AS58700( GV)01/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling
(display indicates ªSCº).
*
[AS58800( GV)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press ªSCANº a
second time.
*
[AS58850( GV)02/95]
q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
*
[AS58900( GV)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
*
[AS58950( GV)02/95]
How to eject the tape
*
[AS59000( GV)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJº button. The radio will resume playing if the
radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be
ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or
off.
*
[AS59050( GV)01/95]
How to store the tape
*
[AS59100( GV)01/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape
player and resume radio play.
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[AS59150( GV)02/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
*
[AS59200( GV)02/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
*
[AS59250( GV)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Push again to deactivate.
*
[AS59860( GV)02/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
*
[AS59870( GV)02/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
*
[AS59880( GV)02/95]
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.
*
[AS59890( GV)02/95]
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.
*
[AS59900( GV)02/95]
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.
*
[AS59910( GV)02/95]
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.
*
[AS59920( GV)01/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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[DR11700( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If you are driving down a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do
not apply your brakes continuously. If
you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less
effective.
%*
[DR11800( ALL)03/95]
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes louder or more frequent, have your
brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
[DR11900( ALL)05/94]
Ford Motor Company has not found any
detrimental effects of popular mobile radio
transmitting equipment installed on vehicles
with the anti-lock brake system, if the equipment
is installed according to the manufacturer's
instructions. However, if mobile radio
transmitting equipment is installed in your
vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system
cycles or the check anti-lock light comes on at
any time other than right after you turn the key
to ON or during a sudden stop, have your
mobile radio dealer inspect the installation.
%*
[DR12000( ALL)03/95]
Parking Brake
*
[DR12050( ALL)01/95]
The parking brake should be used whenever
you park your vehicle.
[DR12500( BCGV)03/95]
The parking brake pedal is suspended just below
the bottom of the instrument panel to the left of
the brake pedal.
[DR13000( GV)03/95]
To manually set the parking brake after parking
your vehicle, apply the brake pedal with your
right foot and hold it while you push the
parking brake down firmly and fully with your
left foot. The brake system warning light will
glow. The parking brake will not set with the
transmission in any forward gear position.
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varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
*
[SV53717( ALL)05/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
[SV53730( ALL)03/95]
The following steps must be run in the order
shown. If steps 2 thru 9 are interrupted, repeat
the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps.
*
[SV53735( ALL)03/95]
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according
to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
*
[SV53740( ALL)05/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
*
[SV53745( ALL)05/95]
1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
*
[SV53747( BCGV)05/95]
2. Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.
*
[SV53752( BCGV)05/95]
3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (72 km/h)
at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.
*
[SV53757( BCGV)05/95]
4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at
45 mph (72 km/h) for 30 seconds.
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[SV53763( BCGV)05/95]
5. Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.
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[SV53768( BCGV)05/95]
6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at
speeds between 25 and 40 mph
(40-64 km/h) for 15 minutes. During the 15
minute drive cycle the following modes must
be achieved:
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[SV53772( ALL)05/95]
a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10
seconds each
*
[SV53775( ALL)05/95]
b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle position, and
*
[SV53777( ALL)05/95]
c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5
minute steady state throttle drives.
*
[SV53780( BCGV)05/95]
7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and
60 mph (72-97 km/h). This should take
approximately 5 minutes.
*
[SV53784( BCGV)05/95]
8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at
the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph
(72-97 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.
*
[SV53788( BCGV)05/95]
9. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying
speeds between 45 and 60 mph
(72-97 km/h).
*
[SV53792( BCGV)05/95]
10. Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in drive
for 40 seconds.
*
[SV53796( ALL)05/95]
11. OBD II drive cycle has been completed.
Vehicle can be turned off when convenient.
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