1996 FORD WINDSTAR radio controls

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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. Illustrations are provided for the
major parts of the instrument panel that are explained in this
chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
[IP01400(ALL)04/95]
The controls for the climate control systems, headlamps, dim
switch, rear window defogger, fog lamps, power rear quarter
windows, Traction Control, clock/radio and the rear window
washer and wiper are all on the instrument panel.
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NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of te instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area us to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
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Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System. Main Heater-Only Systems are standard
equipment. Main and Rear Heater-Only Systems, Main
A/C-Heater Systems, and Main and Rear A/C-Heater Systems
are optional.
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If your vehicle has a rear system, the front control will be
equipped with a rear fan control knob plus another fan speed
control knob which is installed in the rear.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle:
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Move the slider knob to the right. Once the slider knob is to
the right, it controls how long the lamps stay on.
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The further you move the slide knob toward the right, the
longer the headlamps stay on after you leave your vehicle.
Similarly, if you move the slide knob only slightly toward
the left, the headlamps stay on for only a moment after you
turn your vehicle off.
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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Interior Lamps
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp control knob to either the first or second position.
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating
the dim switch up or down to the desired brightness. The dim
switch is located to the right of the steering column next to the
radio.
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer to theElectronic Sound Systems
chapter of this Owner Guide.
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Radio Antenna
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The fixed radio antenna is mounted on the front fender on the
passenger's side of the vehicle.
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Steering Column Controls
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To change the position of the steering column:
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Make sure your vehicle is stopped.
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Pull the tilt release lever on the column toward you.
[SC05300(ALL)02/95]3.
Tilt the steering wheel up or down until you find the best
position for you.
[SC05400(ALL)02/95]4.
Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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Be sure the steering wheel is locked in place. It can only be
adjusted to specific positions. Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has speed control, you can automatically
maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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When driving in hilly terrain, at high elevations, or when
pulling a trailer, it may be desirable to drive in the Overdrive
Lockout mode. This can be done by depressing the O/D button
on the end of the gearshift lever. Driving in this mode helps
prevent excessive transaxle shifting and helps speed control to
maintain speed when going down steep hills.
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved
may cause the speed control to malfunction. Therefore, use only
properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using the speed
control. This will cause the engine to overspeed.
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Compact Disc Radio
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The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic Stereo Radio
with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
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Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD Player
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Most of the features of this unit work for both radio and CD
operation, depending on which mode the unit is in. Also, some
of the buttons control several different functions, so be sure to
read all of the operating instructions carefully.
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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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Electronic Sound Systems
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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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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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NOTE: The clock can be set with the radio and/or ignition on
or off.
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Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player
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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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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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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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Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override
that of the radio.
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NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer
to earlier operating instructions on these controls.
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High-Level Audio System
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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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Electronic Sound Systems
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NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions for five seconds after adjustments are
made, then revert to volume level set.
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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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Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once
you insert a tape and push slightly (with theopen edge to the
right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the
way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening
process. Display indicates ªMº (for metal/CrO
2) while tape is
playing.
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There are four ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the
tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº
function. Following are brief descriptions of each.
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Fast forwarding the tape
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To fast foward the tape, press the ªFFº button. The radio
will automatically begin playing until fast forward is
manually stopped. At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other side of the tape.
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Rewinding the tape
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To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
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How to change the track of the tape being played
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The alternate track of the tape can be selected anytime by
pressing the ªPLAY/PROGº button.
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette tape player
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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.
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