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[SR12605(R )05/95]
Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Switch
[SR12610(R )05/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger air bag option, it
also has a passenger air bag deactivate switch. The switch is
located at the lower center of the instrument panel, next to the
ashtray. The switch must be used to turn off the passenger air
bag when a rear-facing infant seat is installed in the right front
or center front passenger seat position. To turn the passenger air
bag off:
[SR12615(R )05/95]
NOTE: If the yellow peel-off label is still on the switch, pull
the tab to remove it, and discard it.
[SR12620(R )05/95]1.
Insert the ignition key into the switch.
[SR12625(R )05/95]2.
Rotate the ignition key clockwise until the key points to the
word OFF printed on the instrument panel.
[SR12630(R )05/95]3.
Remove the ignition key.
[SR12635(R )05/95]
RWARNING
In order to avoid inadvertent deployment of the
passenger air bag, always remove the ignition key from
the passenger air bag deactivate switch.
[SR12640(R )05/95]4.
Check that the amber OFF light illuminates when the
ignition switch is placed in ON.
[SR12645(R )05/95]
RWARNING
If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag
switch is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is
in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
[SR12650(R )05/95]
The passenger air bag will remain off until it is turned on.
When the infant seat is removed, turn the air bag on. To turn
the passenger air bag on:
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Safety Restraints
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[SR12655(R )05/95]1.
Insert the ignition key into the switch.
[SR12660(R )05/95]2.
Rotate the ignition key counterclockwise until it points to the
ON printed on the instrument panel.
[SR12665(R )05/95]3.
Remove the ignition key from the switch.
[SR12670(R )05/95]4.
Check that the amber OFF light is not illuminated when the
ignition switch is placed in ON.
[SR12675(R )05/95]
RWARNING
If the light is illuminated when the passenger air bag
switch is in the ON position and the ignition switch is in
ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
[SR12680(R )05/95]
The amber OFF light warns the driver and any passengers that
the passenger air bag is turned off. The passenger air bag
should be turned off ONLY when the rear-facing infant seat is
installed at the right front or center front seats.
[SR12685(R )05/95]
RWARNING
Keep the passenger air bag turned on unless there is a
rear-facing infant seat installed in the front seat. When
the passenger air bag switch is turned off, the passenger
air bag will not inflate in a collision.
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[IP00350(R )10/94]
The main controls for the climate control system, lights, lamps,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00475(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of the instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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[IP00500(ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00601(ALL)12/91]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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[IP00801(ALL)10/93]
Instrument Panel Registers
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[IP00901(ALL)02/95]
There are four registers in the instrument panel. Each of these
registers contains a louver assembly which can be manually
adjusted to direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
[IP01201(ALL)04/94]
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Instrument panel registers
[IP01400(ALL)12/91]
Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air
Conditioning)
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[IP01450(ALL)02/95]
The control for your air conditioning and heater system is
located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio
and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. Your air conditioner and heater will heat and/or
cool your vehicle interior depending on the function position
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP17890(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP17900(ALL)03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of
Your Vehicle
[IP18000(ALL)10/94]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp knob toward either the first or second position. You
can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating the
thumb wheel.
[IP18200(ALL)03/95]
The interior lights will shut off after 25 seconds with all the
doors closed, or immediately when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, or if the vehicle speed is above five MPH
(8 km/h). The interior lights will turn off after 40 minutes if
any of the doors are left open. Refer toBattery Saverin the
Featuressection for more details.
[IP18500(R )11/89]
Courtesy and Dome Lamps
[IP19175(R )04/94]
The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically turned on when the
driver or passenger door is opened. Turning the thumb wheel
fully counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp when the
doors are closed.
[IP19185(R )08/94]
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP19700(ALL)04/95]
Dome/Map Lamps (If equipped)
[IP19825(R )08/91]
The map lamps are located on each side of the dome light
assembly. You can turn the individual map lamps on or off by
sliding the switch to the left or right. To turn off, slide the
switch to the middle.
[IP19950(R )04/94]
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Map lamps
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[IP20300(ALL)04/95]
Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
[IP20400(ALL)10/94]
The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer toElectronic Sound Systemsin this
Owner Guide.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS29217(ALL)08/94]
Premium Stereo Cassette and Stereo
Cassette with CD DJ
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[AS29220(ALL)08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS29225(ALL)10/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS29230(ALL)01/95]
Press the ªVOL/PUSHº knob to turn the radio on. Press again
to turn it off.
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[AS29235(ALL)10/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS29240(ALL)06/95]
Turn the ªVOL/PUSHº knob clockwise to increase the volume
and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show relative volume level.
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[AS29245(ALL)10/95]
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, the volume will remain
in the position it was set at when radio power was
switched off.
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[AS29250(ALL)10/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS29255(ALL)02/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band
or to stop/store cassette tape (when in cassette 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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[AS29690(ALL)08/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS29695(ALL)08/95]
How to view the clock mode
[AS29705(ALL)09/94]
Press the ªCLKº button to display time. The time will continue
to be displayed until a radio or tape function is chosen. After
approximately 10 seconds, the time will again appear in the
display. To display radio or tape information only, press the
ªCLKº button a second time.
[AS29710(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: With the ignition off, the clock will display for
approximately 5 seconds once the ªCLKº button is
depressed and released.
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[AS29715(ALL)08/95]
How to set the clock
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[AS29720(ALL)08/95]1.
Turn the radio on.
[AS29725(ALL)04/95]2.
Press and hold the ªCLKº button, press the right (
a) side of
the ªSEEKº button to increase hours. Press the left (
b) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right (
a) side of
the ªTUNEº button to increase minutes. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to decrease minutes.
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[AS29730(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
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[AS29967(R )05/95]
Midline Stereo and Stereo Cassette Radio
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[AS29970(ALL)08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS29972(ALL)10/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS29973(ALL)01/95]
Press the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob to turn the radio on. Press
again to turn it off.
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[AS29975(ALL)10/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS29980(ALL)06/95]
Turn the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob clockwise to increase the
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Bars
illuminate in the display to show relative volume level.
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[AS29985(ALL)10/95]
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, the volume will remain
in the position it was set at when radio power was
switched off.
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[AS29990(ALL)10/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
[AS29995(ALL)10/94]
Push the ªAMº/FMª button to select the desired frequency
band or to stop/store cassette tape (when in cassette mode).
These functions are used with the station memory buttons
described underHow to tune radio stations.
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[AS30000(ALL)10/95]
How to tune radio stations
[AS30005(ALL)04/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can manually locate the station using the ºTUNEª button,
ºSEEKª button, ºSCANª button, 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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