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Luxury Audio System
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[AS10320( GV)03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS10330( GV)03/96]
How to turn the radio on and off
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Press the ªVOL/PU FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 1.G Owners Manual 47
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Luxury Audio System
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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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Luxury Audio System
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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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[AS10340( GV)03/96]
Press the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob to turn the
radio on. Press again to turn it off.
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How to adjust the volume
[AS10352( GV)06/95]
Turn the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob to the right to
increase the volume and to the left to decrease
the volume.
[AS10353( V)09/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a ªnominalº
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off (with the
ªVOL/PUSH ONº button), the volume
will remain in the position it was set
at when radio power is switched back
on (digital systems only).
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Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
[AS10355( GV)03/96]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band. Pushing the ªAM/FMº button
causes the frequency band to switch from ªAMº
to ªFM1º to ªFM2º to ªAMº, changing one band
to the next each time the button is pressed.
These functions are used with the station
memory buttons described underHow to tune
radio stations.
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Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader
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Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader
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Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader
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Push the ªBAL/FADEº popout knob to gain
access to the speaker balance and fader
controls. Balance control allows you to adjust
the sound distribution between the right and
left speakers. The outer ring of ªBAL/FADEº
knob adjusts the speaker balance control.
(Turn clockwise to shift the sound to the
right speakers, and turn counterclockwise to
shift the sound to the left speakers.)
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Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. The inner ring of the ªBAL/FADEº
knob adjusts the speaker fader. (Turn
clockwise to shift the sound to the rear
speakers, and turn counterclockwise to shift
the sound to the front speakers.)
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Using the Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Feature
[AS10386( V)03/96]
Push the ªDSPº button to activate the feature.
The display will indicate which signal mode is
in effect. To change the signal mode press either
the left
bor right
aside of the selector button
(located under the ªDSPº button).
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The following signal modes may be selected:
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1. ªHALLº Ð Rectangular concert hall capacity
of about 2,000.
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2. ªCHURCHº Ð Church with a high vault.
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3. ªJAZZº Ð Jazz club with clearly reflected
sounds.
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4. ªSTADIUMº Ð Outdoor stadium with a
capacity of about 30,000.
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5. ªNEWSº Ð ªVoice-onlyº type of sound with
a limited audio band.
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Your Antenna
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Your Antenna
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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)06/95]
NOTE: Do not attempt to adapt any other type
of antenna system to your audio
system.
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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
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How to insert a tape
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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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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
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NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
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NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player or eject a tape.
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[AS58000( GV)08/95]
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)09/95]
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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How to locate a desired track on the tape
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There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, ªSEEKº, or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
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Fast forwarding the tape
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To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will begin playing until fast
forward is manually stopped (by pushing the
ªTAPEº button) or the end of the tape is
reached.
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Important Warranty and Service
Information
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Warranty
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[AS63000( 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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Service
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[AS63300( 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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296 Index
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 268
Ashtray(s)................ 90
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 265
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 45
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 86
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 168, 171
fluid, adding............. 229
fluid, checking............ 228
fluid, refill capacities......... 258
fluid, specification........... 259
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 259
refill capacities............ 258
traction lok.............. 165
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 230
acid, treating emergencies.....202, 231
battery saver............. 118
charging system warning light.... 13,26
disconnecting...........206, 231
how to service............ 230
jumping a disabled battery....... 202
maintenance-free........... 230
proper disposal, recycling....... 231
replacement, specifications....... 257
servicing............... 230
voltage gauge.............. 13
when storing your vehicle....... 261
Brake fluid............... 218
brake warning light......... 10,42
checking and adding......... 218
description.............. 218
specifications...........218, 259
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