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How to insert a disc and begin play
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Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
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When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically
returns to the beginning of the disc and resumes playing.
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NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of a second disc.
[AS08000(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect
the laser diode. If the temperature of the player
reaches167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit will
shut off the player and ªTOO HOTº will scroll in the
display for five seconds (radio will resume playing).
When the temperature returns to normal operating
range, the CD player will again be operational.
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How to stop and restart the CD player
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When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play
mode and the play indicator
ailluminates. To stop
temporarily, press the ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº
button. The stop indicator
Xin the display illuminates and
operation returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press
the ªPLAY/STOPº button once again.
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[AS08300(ALL)11/93]
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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Special features of your CD player
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Compression
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The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages
closer together for a more consistent listening level.
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To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPº button.
When on, the compression indicator (ªCº) will appear in the
display. Press the button again to turn off.
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Automatic Disc Storage
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If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed
from the disc opening within approximately 10 seconds, the
player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless
the disc is automatically ejected due to a ªfocus errorº (disc
inserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not be
automatically reloaded.
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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.
[AS09700(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio power and/or
ignition is on or off.
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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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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 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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High-Level Audio System
[AS09940(ALL)07/91]
Ford's High-Level Audio System delivers quality performance
for maximum listening enjoyment.
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Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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How to turn the radio on and off
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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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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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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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NOTE: If you want to restart a currently playing tape
selection, press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button
after three seconds into the current selection.
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Whirling sprockets in the display (l) indicate the direction
of tape travel.
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Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette tape player
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Press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to enter the scan mode
(display indicates ªSCNº). Pushing the right (
a) side of the
ªSEEKº button will begin the forward scan mode on the tape
currently playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling.
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Pushing the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button will begin
the reverse scan mode, stopping on each previous tape
selection for approximately an eight-second sampling. While
scanning, the display indicates whirling sprockets plus an
ªSº (m).
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To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button again.
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How to eject the tape
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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ªEJCTº 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.
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How to store the tape
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Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play. The cassette will be stored in the tape player and
the
Xsymbol in the display will be lit until you push the
ªPLAY PROGº button to resume tape play. Fast forward and
fast rewind can be used while the tape is in storage mode
without interrupting radio play.
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Tape error messages
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Your cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose certain
problems you may experience. Error codes are as follows:
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Error 0Ð Communication error between the radio controller
and the tape controller. The cassette player will eject the tape.
Insert the tape again. If the same error code appears, turn the
ignition off, then back on again and insert the tape.
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Error 1Ð Possible problem cartridge. The cassette tape player
will eject the tape. Insert the tape again. If the same error code
appears in the display, try a different cartridge.
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Error 2Ð Tape eject or load failure. Your cassette tape player
will go into the pause mode. Push ªEJCTº to eject the tape. If
the tape doesn't eject, refer the problem to qualified personnel
for service.
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Clock Operation
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How to view the clock mode
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Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the frequency and time
in the display. In the clock mode, pressing any radio function
will automatically display the radio frequency for approximately
ten seconds before changing back to the clock mode.
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How to set the clock
[AS11120(ALL)12/93]
Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button, press the ªSEEKº
button left (
b) to advance the hours and right (
a) to advance
the minutes.
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NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
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NOTE: On the High-Level Audio System, the clock can be set
with the radio power on or off.
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Setting the AM or FM frequency band
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Push the ªBANDº button to change the frequency band.
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Using the ªMEMORYº button
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Push the ªMEMORYº button to access the station you have set
into memory button 1 on the face of the radio. Successively
pushing this button will access, numerically, all stations set into
the Station Memory Preset buttons (1 through 5).
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How to turn the speakers on and off
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When the rear seat controls are on, push the ªSPKRS ON-OFFº
button to turn all speakers off. Push again to turn all speakers
on.
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NOTE: Turning the ignition off, then on again will not turn
the speakers back on, if previously turned off by the
ªSPKRS ON-OFFº button on the rear seat controls.
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº rocker switch to seek to
the next radio station. Press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº
rocker switch to seek to the previous radio station.
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NOTE: When using the rear seat controls with a High-Level
Audio System, the ªSEEKº function on the rear seat
controls will also function with cassettes, seeking the
next (ªSEEK
aº) or previous (ª
bSEEKº) selection
on the tape.
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Using headphones with the rear seat controls
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Two 3.5mm headphone jacks have been provided on the rear
seat controls. Plug headphone(s) into the provided jack(s) to
operate headphones.
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Electronic Stereo and Stereo Cassette
Radios
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Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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How to turn the radio on and adjust the volume
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Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on. Press it again
to turn it off.
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Press the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to increase the
volume. Press the left (-) side of the button to decrease the
volume. Illuminated bars in the display show the relative
volume level.
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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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Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band.
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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How to tune radio stations (Stereo Radio)
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There are three ways for you to tune in to a particular station.
You can manually locate the station by using the ªTUNEº
button, ªSEEKº the station or select the station by using the
memory buttons, which you can set to any desired frequency.
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Brake-Shift Interlock Safety Feature
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Your vehicle has a special brake-shift interlock safety feature
which prevents you from shifting out of P (Park) without the
brake pedal depressed. To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position, the ignition must be in the ON position and your foot
must be pressing on the brake pedal.
[DR01750(ALL)02/96]
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake before shifting
into and out of P (Park). If the parking brake is not set, a clunk
or bang may be heard when shifting out of P (Park). This noise
can be considered a normal characteristic.
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If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position
with the brake pedal depressed:
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Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to the first
position (OFF).
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[DR02200(ALL)04/95]4.
Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to N
(Neutral) and start the engine.
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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 Windstarin this Owner
Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
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RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY
THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
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Backing Up
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Before shifting into or out of R (Reverse), you should always
come to a complete stop.
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