1996 Mercury Grand Marquis radio antenna

154 %
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[AS10394( GV)01/95]
Your Antenna
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[AS10395( GV)03/95]
Antennas for both AM and FM reception are
hidden in the back glass of your vehicle. There
is an internal antenna module that will switch
between AM and FM, when bands are changed,
for maximum reception performance.
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[AS10396( GV)01/95]
NOTE: Do not attempt to adapt any other type
of antenna system to your audio
system.
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[AS10397( GV)02/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS10398( GV)02/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
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[AS10399( GV)02/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS10400( GV)04/95]
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 ªTAPEº while tape is playing.
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[AS10401( GV)01/95]
If the player is in the tape mode but not in play,
pressing the ªTAPEº button will activate play. If
the ªTAPEº button is pressed with no tape
inserted, the display will flash ªNO TAPEº.
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[AS57750( GV)04/95]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS57800( GV)03/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Press the top (
c) of the ªFADEº
button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and press the bottom (
d) of the
ªFADEº button to shift the sound to the back
speakers.
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[AS57850( GV)04/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show
relative levels of bass and treble, and
positions of speaker balance and fader
functions (left to right, front to rear).
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[AS57900( GV)02/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS57950( GV)04/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player or eject a tape.
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[AS58000( GV)02/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS58050( GV)09/94]
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.
[AS58150( GV)04/94]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on. Inserting a cassette tape
with the radio power off will turn the
audio system on. After the cassette is
ejected, radio play will return. Also,
the antenna will be in the up position
whenever the radio is playing but will
go down anytime the radio is not
playing (i.e., when a cassette or
compact disc is playing or when the
radio power is off).
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[AS60900( ALL)02/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS61000( ALL)02/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS61100( ALL)04/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS61200( ALL)02/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
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[AS61300( ALL)06/90]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna
(whether you have a power antenna or
a manually adjustable antenna) is fully
extended to the maximum length for
proper reception. If your antenna is not
fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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[AS61400( ALL)04/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS61500( ALL)02/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.
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[AS61700( ALL)01/95]
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
ªbendsº around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
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[AS61800( ALL)01/95]
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.
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[AS61900( ALL)01/95]
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.
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[AS62000( ALL)01/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS62100( ALL)01/95]
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.
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[AS62200( ALL)01/95]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS62300( ALL)01/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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Index 313
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 50,84
Accessory position on the ignition..... 37
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 145
Additives, engine oil.......... 246
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 17
disposal................ 24
driver air bag............. 17
indicator light........... 52,68
operation............... 20
proper seating............. 18
tone generator............. 24
wearing safety belts........... 17
Air cleaner filter, location........ 237
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 90
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 88
Air suspension
description.............. 182
see also Rear air suspension system . . 182
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 132
Aluminum wheels............ 208
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 154
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 249
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 179
see also Brake............ 179
warning light............ 50,84
Ashtray(s)............... 144
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 213
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Index 317
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 118
Cupholder(s).............. 144
Customer Assistance Center, Ford
(U.S.)................ 216
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 216
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)..... 87
Daytime running light system...... 102
Defrost
rear window............. 101
windshield............. 89,98
Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid . . . 267
Dispute Settlement Board........ 217
Doors
door ajar warning message....... 82
lubricant specifications........ 293
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 184
heavy load.............. 186
high water.............. 185
slippery roads............ 184
towing a trailer............ 188
Dust shield, black............ 208
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 279
fuses................ 271
power point outlet.......... 145
Electronic message center
(see Message center).......... 74
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 154
radio reception............ 167
tuning the radio.........150, 161
warranty and service information . . . 170
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