1996 FORD EXPLORER change time

Electronic Sound Systems
223
%*
[AS29260(ALL)08/95]
How to tune radio stations
[AS29265(ALL)10/94]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can use the“TUNE”,“SEEK”,“SCAN”or the memory buttons.
*
[AS29270(ALL)09/95]


Using the“TUNE”function
[AS29275(ALL)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“TUNE”button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of
the button.
*
[AS29280(ALL)08/95]
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.)
*
[AS29285(ALL)08/95]


Using the“SEEK”function
[AS29290(ALL)09/94]
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“SEEK”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 pressing and holding the button,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired
station.
*
[AS29295(ALL)01/95]


Using the“SCAN”function
*
[AS29305(ALL)04/95]
Pressing the“SCAN”button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
*
[AS29310(ALL)02/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the“SCAN”button again.
File:09unasx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:08:53 1996

Electronic Sound Systems
227
*
[AS29505(ALL)08/95]


Using the“SEEK”function with your cassette tape player
*
[AS29510(ALL)08/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a) side of the
“SEEK”button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left (
b) side to seek the previous tape
selection.
*
[AS29515(ALL)08/95]


Using the“SCAN”function with your cassette tape player
*
[AS29520(ALL)01/95]
Press the“SCAN”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“SC”).
*
[AS29525(ALL)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press“SCAN”a second time.
*
[AS29530(ALL)08/95]


How to change the side of the tape being played
*
[AS29535(ALL)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
“SIDE 1-2”button.
*
[AS29540(ALL)08/95]
How to eject the tape
*
[AS29545(ALL)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the“EJ”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.
File:09unasx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:08:53 1996

Electronic Sound Systems
233
*
[AS29830(ALL)01/95]
If the CD Changer is empty,“NO”and“DISC”will flash in the
display and radio play will continue.
*
[AS29835(ALL)02/95]
How to change the disc being played
[AS29840(ALL)10/94]
When in the CD mode, you can change discs by pressing the
right side (
a) of the“TUNE DISC”button (to select the next
discs) or the left side (
b) of the“TUNE DISCS”button (to
select previous discs). Play will begin on the first track of the
selected disc.
[AS29845(ALL)10/94]
If either side of the button is pressed and held, the CD Changer
will continue fast-forwarding or reversing through the discs in
the disc magazine. During these functions, the display will
indicate the disc number.
*
[AS29850(ALL)02/95]
How to change the track being played
[AS29855(ALL)04/94]
There are two ways to change the track being played. You can
use the“SEEK”or“SCAN”buttons.
[AS29860(ALL)04/94]


Using the“SEEK”function with your CD-Changer
[AS29865(ALL)10/94]
Press the right (
a) side of the“SEEK”button to seek
forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last
track has been completed, the CD player automatically
changes to the next disc.
[AS29870(ALL)04/94]
Press the left (
b) side of the“SEEK”button to seek to the
previous track on the current disc.
[AS29875(ALL)04/94]


Using the SCAN function with your CD Changer
[AS29880(ALL)10/94]
Press the“SCAN”button to move forward to the next track.
Approximately an eight-second sampling of the track will be
played before moving to the next track. The display will
indicate the disc and track number (dd-tt). At the end of the
disc, the CD Changer automatically changes to the next disc.
[AS29885(ALL)04/94]
To end the scan mode, press the“SCAN”button a second
time.
File:09unasx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:08:53 1996

234
*
[AS29905(ALL)04/95]
Operating the CD Compression feature
[AS29910(ALL)04/94]
Because of the wide dynamic range of Ford’s 6-CD Changer
System, soft passages may be difficult to hear under certain
driving conditions while maintaining a reasonable volume level
in the louder passages. The compression feature will bring these
soft and loud passages closer together for a more consistent
listening level.
*
[AS29915(ALL)01/95]
To turn the compression on, press the“COMPRESS”/#5 button.
When the compression feature is activated, the display will
indicate“C”.
*
[AS29916(ALL)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle feature
*
[AS29917(ALL)01/95]
While in the CD mode, pressing the“SHUFFLE”/#6 button will
randomly select a track from the disc currently being played.
The display will indicate“SHF”followed by the disc and track
number (dd-tt).
*
[AS29918(ALL)01/95]
The CD Changer will continue to randomly select tracks for
play until the shuffle feature is turned off by pressing the
“SHUFFLE”button a second time.
*
[AS29919(ALL)02/95]
HowtostopCDplay
*
[AS29920(ALL)01/95]
While in the CD mode, press the“AM/FM”button to stop CD
play and resume radio play. Also, loading a cassette into the
cassette deck will stop CD play and begin cassette play.
*
[AS29935(ALL)02/95]
CD Error Messages
*
[AS29936(ALL)01/95]
Your system is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may
experience. The error codes are:
*
[AS29937(ALL)01/95]
—CD E1—Mechanism error.
*
[AS29938(ALL)01/95]
—CD E2—Focus error.
*
[AS29939(ALL)01/95]
—BAD CD—Disc unreadable.
File:09unasx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:08:53 1996

236
*
[AS29954(ALL)08/95]
If the sound skips:
*
[AS29955(ALL)08/95]


Badly scratched discs or extremely rough roads will cause
the sound to skip. Skipping will not damage the disc player
or scratch the discs.
*
[AS29956(ALL)01/95]
How to take care of and clean the CD Changer and
discs
*
[AS29957(ALL)01/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your CD Changer
carefully read the following precautions:
*
[AS29958(ALL)01/95]


Always handle a disc by the edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
[AS29959(ALL)06/95]


Before playing, inspect all discs for any contamination. If
needed, clean discs 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.
*
[AS29960(ALL)08/95]


Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
*
[AS29961(ALL)01/95]


Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for
an extended period of time.
*
[AS29962(ALL)01/95]


Do not insert more than one disc into each disc slot of the
disc magazine. Doing so may damage the discs, disc
magazine or the disc changer.
*
[AS29963(ALL)01/95]


Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc
magazine.
*
[AS29964(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the
case.
File:09unasx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:08:53 1996

Electronic Sound Systems
239
*
[AS30010(ALL)09/95]


Using the”TUNE“function
*
[AS30015(ALL)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”TUNE“button.
*
[AS30020(ALL)08/95]
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.)
*
[AS30025(ALL)08/95]


Using the”SEEK“function
*
[AS30030(ALL)09/95]
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”SEEK“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.
*
[AS30035(ALL)01/95]


Using the”SCAN“function
*
[AS30040(ALL)04/95]
Pressing the”SCAN“button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
*
[AS30045(ALL)02/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the”SCAN“button again.
*
[AS30050(ALL)08/95]


Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
*
[AS30055(ALL)02/95]
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).
*
[AS30060(ALL)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
*
[AS30065(ALL)08/95]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
File:09unasx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:08:53 1996

242
*
[AS35600(ALL)08/95]2.
Terrain
*
[AS35700(ALL)08/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the area over
which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being
noise-free.
*
[AS35900(ALL)08/95]
If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and
station, some of the signal”bends“around the building, but
certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
”shadow“of the structure will allow the station to return to
normal.
*
[AS36000(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.
*
[AS36100(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.
*
[AS36200(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.
*
[AS36300(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.
*
[AS36400(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.
File:09unasx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:08:53 1996

Driving Your Explorer
259
[DR18640( X)1/96]
Vehicles equipped with AWD are more capable of superior
traction in wet and dry conditions than 2-wheel drive vehicles.
AWD vehicles are also capable of being driven on sand, snow,
mud, and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that
are the same as vehicles equipped with 4WD. For more
information on driving off-road, see
Driving Off Road with
4-Wheel Drive
and AWDand the
Four Wheeling With Ford
supplement in your owner's portfolio.
%*
[DR19200(ALL)12/95]
Driving Off Road with 4-Wheel Drive and AWD
*
[DR19300(ALL)12/95]
Vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive are
especially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud, or rough
terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both off and on the road.
The driving tips below will help you learn to use four-wheel
drive.
*
[DR19400( X)10/94]
n
Do not use 4WD LOW on dry, hard-surfaced roads.
*
[DR19600(ALL)11/89]
n
Special maintenance procedures are necessary after operating
with drive components in water.
*
[DR19800(ALL)12/95]
When using four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, maintain
steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering
wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel rim from
the outside. Do not grip the spokes.
*
[DR19900(ALL)05/90]
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects
such as rocks and stumps. Know the terrain or examine maps of
the area in question before driving. Map out your route
beforehand. To maintain steering and braking control of your
vehicle, you must have all four tires on the ground, and they
must be rolling, not sliding or spinning.
[DR19925(ALL)10/94]
Transmission upshift in 4WD with transfer case in 4WD LOW
may be quite firm due to large total gear reduction. This
condition is normal.
File:10undrx.ex
Update:Thu Feb 29 09:12:36 1996