1996 Mercury Sable radio

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The remote entry system may not arm and
disarm non-factory installed anti-theft systems.
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Replacing the batteries
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The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace
the batteries by twisting a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE
THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be
sure to place the positive (+) side down as
marked. Snap the two halves back together.
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Replacing the batteries
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Stereo Radio
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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 off
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Press the ªVOL PUSH ONº button to turn the
radio on. Press again to turn off.
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How to adjust the volume
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Turn the ªVOL PUSH ONº knob to the right to
increase the volume and to the left to decrease
the volume. Dots illuminate in the display to
show relative volume level.
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NOTE: If the volume is set above a certain
level when the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back to a
ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition is turned back on. However, if
the radio power is turned off with the
ªVOL PUSH ONº button, the volume
will not change and will remain at the
level set when the radio is turned back
on.
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Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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Press the ªAMº or ªFMº button to select the
desired frequency band or to stop/store cassette
tape (when a cassette is playing). Pressing the
ªFMº button more than once will alternate
between 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
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There are four ways for you to tune in a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station using the ªTUNEº button, ªSEEKº to the
station, ªSCANº to the station or select the
station by using the memory buttons. These four
methods are described below.
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Using the ªTUNEº function
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You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by pressing and
releasing either the right (
a) or left (
b) side
of the ªTUNEº or ªTUNE/DISCº button. To
change frequencies quickly, press and hold
down either the right or left side of the
button.
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº
button to select the next listenable station up
the frequency band. Press the left (
b) side of
the button to select the next listenable station
down the frequency band. By pressing and
holding the button, listenable stations can be
passed over to reach the desired station.
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Using the ªSCANº function
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Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the
scan mode up the frequency band, stopping
on each listenable station for approximately
five seconds. The band indicator (AM, FM1,
FM2) flashes during scan operation.
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To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button
again.
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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the desired frequencies:
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1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold
the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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Using the Radio Set feature
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With Radio set, you can automatically set
strong stations into your memory buttons.
AM, FM1 and FM2 will be set sequentially.
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Turn the radio off with the ªVOL PUSH ONº
knob. Press and hold the ªSCANº button and
turn the radio on by pressing the ªVOL
PUSH ONº knob. Continue holding the
ªSCANº button until ªRADº is shown in the
display.
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NOTE: If there are less than six strong stations
in the frequency band, the remaining
unfilled buttons will store the last
strong station detected on the band.
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After all stations have been filled, the radio will
begin playing the station stored on memory
button 1.
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Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªBASSº button
to increase bass (more ªlowsº); press the left
(
b) side of the ªBASSº button to decrease
bass (less ªlowsº).
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªTREBº
button to increase treble (more ªhighsº);
press the left (
b) side of the ªTREBº button
to decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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Adjusting speaker balance
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Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªBALº button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers. The display
will show ªBALº and a dot indicating the
balance position.
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Adjusting speaker fader
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Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªFADEº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers. The display
will show ªFADEº and a dot indicating the
fade position.
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Using the Power Antenna (If equipped)
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The power antenna will automatically rise when
your radio is turned on and the ignition is in the
ON or ACC position. It will lower when either
the radio or the ignition is turned off.
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Power antenna maintenance and care
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Never drive your vehicle through a car wash
with the power antenna mast extended. This
can cause damage to the antenna mast, which
is not covered under warranty. Turn off your
radio and/or the vehicle. This will
automatically retract the antenna.
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If your power antenna mast ever becomes
damaged, the mast may not extend or retract
properly which might limit reception
performance. In this case, it is not necessary
to replace the entire power antenna assembly.
A replacement mast can be obtained from
your dealership for a nominal fee.
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Occasionally, the power antenna mast should
be wiped clean with mild soap and water or
denatured alcohol. This prevents debris from
accumulating on the mast which can cause
excessive wear and decrease the power
antenna life. Never use petroleum-based
products to clean your antenna mast.
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Common Radio Reception Conditions
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Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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1. Distance/Strength
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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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2. Terrain
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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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