1997 FORD CONTOUR audio

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[PI00560(ALL)05/95]
Table of ContentsIntroduction...................... 1
Instrumentation..................... 7
Audio......................... 23
Controls and Features.................. 47
Seating and Safety Restraints............... 83
Starting....................... 117
Driving....................... 125
Roadside Emergencies................. 149
Maintenance and Care................. 177
Capacities and Specifications.............. 229
Reporting Safety Defects................ 235
Customer Assistance................. 237
Accessories...................... 247
Quick Index..................... 259
Index......................... 271
Service Station Information.............. 292
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[AS04350(ALL)02/96]
Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the ªAUTO PRESETº
button once. Your radio will set the first five strong stations of
the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory
buttons. The display will show ªAUTO,º then run through the
frequencies, stopping momentarily on the stations being set into
the memory buttons. The radio is now in the ªAUTOº mode
and the display will show ªAUTOº each time a preset is
activated.
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[AS04450(ALL)10/95]
NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong stations in the
frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will
store the last strong station detected on the band.
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[AS04550(ALL)03/96]
After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin playing
the station stored on memory button 1.
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[AS04560(ALL)02/96]
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the
manually-set memory button stations (or those stations set using
Auto Memory Load), simply push the ªAUTO PRESETº button.
Display will show ªAUTOº then ªOFF.º The next time Auto
Memory Store is activated on that band, the radio will store the
next set of five strong stations.
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[AS04600(ALL)10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
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[AS04700(ALL)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
[AS04750(ALL)07/94]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªBASSº. Push the top (+) of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase bass (more ªlowsº), and push the button (s)to
decrease bass (less ªlowsº).
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[AS04800(ALL)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
[AS04900(ALL)07/94]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªTREBº. Push the top (+) of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase treble (more ªhighsº), and push the bottom (s)to
decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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[AS04950(ALL)02/96]
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Adjusting speaker balance
[AS05000(ALL)07/94]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display button reads ªBALº. Push
the top (+) of the ªVOLUMEº button to shift the sound to
the right speakers, and push the bottom (s) to shift the
sound to the left speakers.
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[AS05100(ALL)04/96]
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Adjusting speaker fader
[AS05200(ALL)07/94]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªFADEº. Push the
top (+) of the ªVOLUMEº button to shift the sound to the
front speakers, and push the bottom (s) to shift the sound
to the rear speakers.
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[AS05300(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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[AS06150(ALL)05/95]
Ford Compact Disc Player
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[AS06200(ALL)03/95]
The Ford Compact Disc Player operates when the Audio System
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 Discsin this section.)
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[AS06300(ALL)06/95]
The digital display on your CD player shows the track
(selection) number and the elapsed time. Indicators for play
a,
stop
X, compression on (ªCOMPº) and shuffle on (ªSHUFº) are
also in the display. (These features are described later.)
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[AS07300(ALL)10/95]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override
that of the radio.
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[AS07400(ALL)09/95]
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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[AS07500(ALL)04/96]
How to insert a disc and begin play
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[AS07550(ALL)10/95]
Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
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[AS07600(ALL)04/96]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically
returns to the beginning of the disc and resumes playing.
[AS07650(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of a second disc.
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[AS07700(ALL)10/95]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect
the laser diode. If the temperature of the player
reaches167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit will
shut off the player and ªTOO HOTº will scroll in the
display for approximately five seconds (radio will
resume playing). When the temperature returns to
normal operating range, the CD player will again be
operational.
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[AS08077(ALL)03/95]
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Shuffle and Scan
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[AS08078(ALL)03/95]
Both the shuffle and scan features can be activated
simultaneously. In this mode, the player will randomly pick
a selection and play the first eight seconds. This process is
continued until either the ªSCANº button or ªSHUFFLEº
button is pressed a second time.
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[AS08080(ALL)10/95]
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Automatic Disc Storage
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[AS08090(ALL)10/95]
If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed
from the disc opening within approximately 10 seconds, the
player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless
the disc is automatically ejected due to a ªfocus errorº (disc
inserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not be
automatically reloaded.
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[AS08095(ALL)04/96]
How to eject the disc
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[AS08096(ALL)06/95]
Push the ªEJECTº button in the upper left corner of your CD
player to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio or tape
operation of your audio system.
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[AS08200(ALL)08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and
Discs
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[AS08300(ALL)08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS08400(ALL)04/96]
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Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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[AS08500(ALL)08/95]
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Before playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If
needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS08600(ALL)04/96]
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Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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[AS24000(ALL)10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
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[AS24100(ALL)02/96]
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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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[AS35600(ALL)08/95]2.
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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[AS37000(ALL)08/95]
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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Index
271
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 21
Accessory position on the ignition............. 56
Additives, engine oil.................. 184
Air bag supplemental restraint system........... 96
and child safety seats................ 102
description.................... 96,98
driver air bag................... 96,98
indicator light..................... 16
operation....................... 98
passenger air bag................... 98
service and information labels............. 98
tone generator................... 100
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 181
specifications.................... 229
Alarm, activating remote personal............. 81
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)........ 44
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 191
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 126
see also Brakes................... 125
warning light..................... 21
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 168
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 240
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 237
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 23
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 130
fluid, adding.................... 197
fluid, checking................... 195
fluid, refill capacities................ 230
fluid, specification.................. 231
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