1997 FORD CONTOUR Owners Manual

Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS22300(ALL)02/96]
How to tune radio stations (Stereo Radio)
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[AS22500(ALL)03/96]
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Using the ªTUNEº function
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[AS22600(ALL)08/95]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the right (+) or left
(s) side of the ªTUNEº button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of
the ªTUNEº button.
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[AS22700(ALL)03/96]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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[AS22704(ALL)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22708(ALL)09/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. 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 holding the button down, listenable
stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.
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[AS22710(ALL)02/96]
How to tune radio stations (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS22730(ALL)02/96]
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Using the ªAMSº function to manually tune your radio
(Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS22740(ALL)02/96]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by first pressing the ªAMSº button (display shows
ªTUNEº) then within approximately five seconds pressing
and releasing either the right
aor left
bside of the
ªSEEKº button. To change frequencies quickly, press and
hold downeither the right or left side of the ªSEEKº button.
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[AS22750(ALL)03/96]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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[AS22800(ALL)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22900(ALL)09/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. 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 holding the button down, listenable
stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.
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[AS23160(ALL)02/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS23170(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode. 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 ªSCANº button a second
time. The display flashes ªAMº or ªFM.º
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[AS23200(ALL)02/96]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS23325(ALL)10/95]
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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[AS23400(ALL)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
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[AS23525(ALL)03/96]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS23700(ALL)10/95]2.
Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button
until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory
on that button.
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[AS23800(ALL)10/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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[AS23900(ALL)03/96]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the clock and
station memory preset buttons will need to be reset.
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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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[AS24225(ALL)02/96]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªBASS.º Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase bass (more ªlowsº), and push the left (s) side to
decrease bass (less ªlowsº).
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[AS24300(ALL)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS24425(ALL)02/96]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªTREB.º Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase the treble (more ªhighsº), and push the left (s) side
to decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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[AS24600(ALL)02/96]
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Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS24725(ALL)02/96]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªBAL.º Push the
right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to shift the sound to
the right speakers, and push the left (s) side to shift the
sound to the left speakers.
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[AS24800(ALL)04/96]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS24925(ALL)02/96]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªFADE.º Push the
right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to shift the sound to
the front speakers, and push the left (s) side to shift the
sound to the rear speakers.
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[AS24950(ALL)10/95]
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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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
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[AS25400(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the cassette tape
player.
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[AS25500(ALL)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS25600(ALL)08/95]
Insert a cassette (with the open edge to the right) firmly into the
tape door opening, making sure the cassette is completely in
and ªseated.º
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[AS25700(ALL)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS25800(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: The tape track or side number indicated in the display
does not necessarily correspond to the tape track or
side number on the cassette label. It is used only to
indicate when the tape mechanism reverses tracks.
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[AS25920(ALL)08/95]
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Using the Automatic Music Search (ªAMSº)
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[AS25930(ALL)03/96]
Press and hold the ªAMSº button (ªAMSº will appear in the
display). Then, push the left
hbutton to rewind to the
beginning of the current selection or press the right
gbutton
to fast forward to the beginning of the next selection.
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[AS25950(ALL)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS26000(ALL)04/96]
Push the right
gbutton to fast forward the tape.
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[AS26100(ALL)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
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[AS26200(ALL)04/96]
Push the left
hbutton to rewind the tape.
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[AS26900(ALL)08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being played
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[AS27000(ALL)02/96]
The alternate track (other side) of the tape can be selected at
any time by pushing both fast-wind buttons
hand
g
at the same time.
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How to eject the tape
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[AS27250(ALL)04/96]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the eject (i)
button. The radio will resume playing.
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[AS27300(ALL)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS27400(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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[AS27550(ALL)05/95]
Push station memory button 3 to activate DolbyHB Noise
Reduction.
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[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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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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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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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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Using the Power Antenna
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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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[AS28450(ALL)04/96]
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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[AS28600(ALL)04/96]
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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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[AS28700(ALL)04/96]
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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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[AS35200(ALL)04/96]
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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Terrain
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[AS35700(ALL)08/95]
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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[AS36850(ALL)04/95]3.
Rounded off frequencies
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[AS36900(ALL)08/95]
Some FM radio stations advertise a ªrounded-offº frequency
which is not the frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a frequency of 98.7
MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º even though 99.0 MHz is not an
allowable FM broadcast frequency.
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Important Warranty and Service Information
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[AS37050(ALL)07/90]
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Warranty
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[AS37100(ALL)08/95]
Your sound system is warranted for three years or 36,000 miles
(60,000 kilometers), whichever comes first. Consult your vehicle
warranty booklet for further information. Ask your dealer for a
copy of this limited warranty.
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[AS37150(ALL)07/90]
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Service
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[AS37200(ALL)04/96]
At Ford, we stand behind our audio systems with a
comprehensive service and repair program. If anything should
go wrong with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer
for service. There is a nationwide network of qualified Ford
authorized repair centers to assist you.
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Controls and Features
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[CF00200(ALL)03/96]
The Climate Control Systems
[CF00300(ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle has one of the following:
[CF00400(ALL)12/95]
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Heating Only System (Without Air Conditioning)
[CF00500(ALL)04/96]
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
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[CF00600(ALL)12/95]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the
diagrams on the following pages.
[CF00700(ALL)12/95]
Heating Only System
[CF00800(ALL)12/95]
The control for your heater system is located at the center of the
instrument panel below the radio. The heater will operate only
when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your heater
will heat and/or ventilate your vehicle interior depending on
the function selector knob position and temperature you select.
The function selector knob allows you to select heating or
ventilation and determine where the air will be directed. The
temperature control knob setting determines the temperature of
the air that flows into the vehicle.
[CF00900(O )05/96]
10-1/2 pica
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The control for the heating only system
[CF01100(ALL)12/95]
To turn your heater system on, select any position except OFF.
This will turn the fan on and allow air flow into the vehicle. To
turn your heater off, select OFF. This will turn the fan off and
stop air flow from coming into the vehicle.
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