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[AS22600(ALL)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
[AS22625(ALL)04/96]
The ªSEEKº function allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. This is the default
mode of the ªSEEKº button. If the radio has
been changed to another mode, press the
mode button until ªSEEKº appears above the
frequency display. Then 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 ªSEEKº button
to select the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By holding the button down,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach
the desired station.
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[AS22650(ALL)04/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function
[AS22675(ALL)04/96]
To enter scan mode, press the mode button
until ªSCANº appears above the frequency
display. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªSEEKº button and the radio will begin
scanning up the frequency band, stopping on
each listenable station for approximately a
five-second sampling. This continues until
you press the ªMODEº button once again.
Press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button
to activate the SCAN function down the
frequency band.
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[AS22700(ALL)02/96]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
[AS22800(ALL)02/96]
Your radio is equipped with 4 station
memory buttons. The buttons can be used to
select up to 4 preset AM stations and 8
preset FM stations (4 in FM1 and 4 in FM2).
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26 [AS27600(ALL)04/96]Tips on caring for the cassette player and
tapes
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[AS27700(ALL)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
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[AS27750(ALL)04/96]
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Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or
equivalent to clean the tape player head after
10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape
operation.
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[AS27800(ALL)08/95]
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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS27900(ALL)08/95]
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS28001(ALL)08/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(ALL)08/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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[AS28200(ALL)08/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS28400(ALL)01/96]
Clock Operation
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[AS28500(ALL)08/95]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS28600(ALL)08/95]
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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[AS28800(ALL)08/95]
How to set the clock
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[AS28900(ALL)08/95]
1. Turn the radio on.
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[AS29050(ALL)04/96]
2. 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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[AS29200(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
[AS29300(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock will need to be reset.
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[AS35200(ALL)08/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS35300(ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS35400(ALL)08/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS35500(ALL)08/95]
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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[SS09470(ALL)02/96]
NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder
belt is unbuckled and allowed to
retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode. See the
detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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[SS09475(ALL)02/96]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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[SS09478(ALL)01/96]
For some people, the safety belt may be too
short even when it is fully extended. You can
add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length
with a safety belt extension assembly (part
number 611C22). Safety belt extensions are
available at no cost from your dealer.
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[SS09482(ALL)02/96]
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal injury.
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[SS09484(ALL)03/96]
Safety Belt Maintenance
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[SS09486(ALL)02/96]
Check the safety belt systems periodically to
make sure that they work properly and are not
damaged.
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[SS09488(ALL)05/96]
All safety belt assemblies, including retractors,
buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar) (if equipped), shoulder belt height
adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether
bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after any
collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt
assemblies used in vehicles involved in a
collision be replaced. However, if the collision
was minor and a qualified technician finds that
the belts do not show damage and continue to
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[SS15700(ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small child.
Check seat covers and buckles before you
place a child anywhere near them.
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[SS15800(ALL)03/96]
WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[SS16500(ALL)01/96]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SS16600(ALL)01/96]
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the
size and weight of the child. Always follow the
safety seat manufacturer's instructions when
installing and using the safety seat.
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[SS16620(ALL)01/96]
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat
having a top tether strap. Install the child safety
seat in a seating position which is capable of
providing a tether anchorage. For more
information on top tether straps seeAttaching
Safety Seats With Tether Strapsin this chapter.
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[SS16640(ALL)05/96]
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to
use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating
position, and make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle. For a shoulder/lap belt
combination with a sliding tongue, make sure
the retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
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[SS16649(ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a right front
passenger air bag. Air bags deploy with great
force, faster than the blink of an eye. Front
passengers, especially children and small adults,
must never sit on the front edge of the seat,
stand near the glove compartment of the
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[GF11740(ALL)01/96]
Driving With an Automatic
Transaxle (If equipped)
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[GF11745(ALL)05/96]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
[GF11750(ALL)01/96]
The automatic transaxle provides fully automatic
operation in D (Drive). For manual control, start
in 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and then shift
manually.
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[GF11755(ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
[GF11760(ALL)04/96]
Using a Console-Mounted Gearshift
[GF11765(ALL)01/96]
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Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever
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[GF11770(ALL)01/96]
Your automatic transaxle vehicle has a
console-mounted shift selector lever. You must
step on the brake pedal, start the engine, and
then push in the thumb button to move the shift
selector lever to the position you choose.
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[MC44010(ALL)01/96]
Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small
amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene.
Long-term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors
has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
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[MC44015(ALL)01/96]
If you are taking the medication ªAntabuseº or
other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism, vapor or skin contact with a
gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same
kind of adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
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[MC44020(ALL)01/96]
Running Out of Fuel
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[MC44025(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
modern powertrain components.
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[MC44030(ALL)01/96]
You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
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[MC44035(ALL)03/96]
Fuel Economy
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[MC44040(ALL)01/96]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K). Do not calculate the fuel economy
during your vehicle's break-in period. This
would not be an accurate estimate of how much
fuel your vehicle will normally use.
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[MC44045(ALL)01/96]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[MC44050(ALL)01/96]
1. Fill the tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
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[MC44055(ALL)01/96]
2. Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
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