1996 FORD F150 ignition

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[AS01200(BEF )04/95]
Compact Disc Radio
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[AS01250(BEF )05/95]
The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic
Stereo Radio with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
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[AS01300(BEF )04/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD
Player
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[AS01400(BEF )04/95]
Most of the features of this unit work for both
radio and CD operation. Also, some of the knobs
and buttons control several different functions,
so be sure to read all of the operating
instructions carefully.
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[AS01500(BEF )04/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS01600(BEF )04/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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How to adjust the volume
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Press the (+/-) side of the ªVOLº button to
increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show the relative volume level.
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[AS01675(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a ªnominalº
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off (with the
ªPOWERº button), the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power is switched back on.
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Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS01800(BEF )04/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band. When in the radio mode,
pushing the button more than once will alternate
between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described
underHow to tune radio stations.
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When in the CD mode, push the ªCLOCKº
button to change the display from elapsed time
mode to track number mode to clock mode. If
the CD track selection is changed when you are
in the clock or elapsed time mode, the new track
number will be displayed for approximately ten
seconds and then revert back to the previous
mode.
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[AS05425(BEF )07/93]
The clock can also be viewed with the ignition
off. Push the ªCLOCKº button and the time will
be displayed momentarily.
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[AS05450(BEF )04/95]
To set the clock, simultaneously press the
ªCLOCKº button and either the bottom (
b) half
of the ªSEEKº button to set hours, or the top
(
a) half of the ªSEEKº button to set minutes.
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[AS06050(BEF )04/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Compact
Disc Player
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[AS06150(BEF )04/95]
Your new Ford Compact Disc Player is capable
of playing 12 cmor8 cm discs, without an
adapter! The Player operates when the power is
on and a disc is inserted (label side up). Handle
the disc by its edge only. (Be sure to read and
follow all of the care and cleaning instructions
underHow To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs.
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[AS06200(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: If after you insert a disc, the disc is
ejected and ªERRORº begins scrolling
in the display, remove the disc and
reinsert it right side up (label side up).
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[AS06250(BEF )04/95]
The digital display on your CD player will
either show the track (selection) number or the
elapsed time. (The display mode can be selected
by pressing the ªCLOCKº button.) Indicators for
play (
a), stop (
X) and compression on (ªCº)
are also in the display. (These features are
described later.)
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button once again.
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[AS06750(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF
during play and then is set to the ON
or ACCESSORY position, the CD
player will resume playing in the mode
it was in when ignition was turned off.
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[AS06760(BEF )04/95]
Using the ªSEEKº feature
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The ªSEEKº feature allows you to quickly find a
particular selection on the disc.
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Press the bottom (
b) half of the ªSEEKº button
once to repeat the current playing selection.
Press the top (
a) half of the ªSEEKº button to
advance to the next selection.
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Pressing and holding the bottom (
b) or top (
a)
half of the ªSEEKº button will scroll backward
and forward respectively through the tracks.
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[AS06800(BEF )05/95]
How to fast forward or reverse your CD
player
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[AS06850(BEF )05/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a
selection, press the ªFFº button (to fast forward)
or the ªREVº button (to reverse). While either
button is pressed, the disc goes forward or
backward at two different speeds depending on
how long the button is held down. (Pressing
either button for more than approximately three
seconds will speed up the process.) Release the
button at the desired point (found by watching
the elapsed playing time in the display or by
listening to the sound during fast forward or
reverse). When you have reached the beginning
of track 1, the CD player will begin playing.
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[AS06900(BEF )04/95]
When you have reached the end of the disc by
keeping the fast forward button pressed, the
display will show ªENDº and the player will go
into pause mode. Push the ªPLAY/STOPº
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How to eject the disc
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Push the ªEJECTº button to stop play, eject the
disc and resume radio operation of your audio
system.
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NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio
power and/or ignition is on or off.
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[AS08100(BEF )04/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs
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To ensure the continued performance of your
Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the
following precautions:
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q
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never
touch the playing surface.
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Before playing, inspect the disc for any
contamination. If needed, clean the disc with
an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the
Allsop 3HCompact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges.Do not use
a circular motion to clean.
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[AS08500(BEF )04/95]
q
Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
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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.
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q
After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS08800(BEF )04/95]
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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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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How to insert a tape
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Insert a cassette (with theopen edge to the
right) firmly into the tape door opening, making
sure the cassette is completely in and ªseated.º
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[AS25650(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
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How to locate a desired track on the tape
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Using the Automatic Music Search (ªAMSº)
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[AS26270(BEF )03/95]
Press and hold the ªAMSº button (ªAMSº
will appear in the display). Then, push the
left (
h) button to rewind to the beginning
of the current selection or press the right
(
g) button to fast forward to the beginning
of the next selection.
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[AS26900(BEF )02/95]
q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS27000(BEF )03/95]
The alternate track (other side) of the tape
can be selected at any time by pushing both
fast-wind buttons (
hand
g) at the
same time.
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The positions of the column-mounted gearshift
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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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[DR01200( EF )01/95]
Once you place the gearshift securely into
position, gradually release the brake pedal and
use the accelerator as necessary.
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[DR01210( EF )01/95]
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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[DR01220( EF )01/95]
1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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[DR02900( EF )06/94]
Forced Downshifts
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[DR03000( EF )06/92]
To gain added acceleration in D (Drive) (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to
the floor. The transmission will downshift to
Second gear at speeds from about 35 to 55 mph
(56 to 88 km/h) or to either First or Second gear
at speeds under 35 mph (56 km/h).
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[DR03040( EF )03/94]
Power Braking
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[DR03075( EF )03/93]
Increasing the engine speed above idle without
vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in
a forward or reverse gear causes transmission
stall.Continued operation in the stall condition
can result in transmission overheat, malfunction
or fluid expulsion.
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[DR08650(BEF )03/93]
Automatic Transmission
Operation (E4OD and 4R70W)
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[DR08710(BEF )03/94]
The E4OD and 4R70W transmissions are
electronically controlled four speed automatic
transmissions with overdrive. Transmission
operation is controlled by the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM).
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[DR08720( ALL)08/94]
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
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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[DR09150( ALL)01/95]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[DR09160( ALL)01/95]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[DR09165( ALL)05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your F-Series
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR09170( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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R (Reverse)
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[DR09300( ALL)02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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