1997 FORD F250 audio

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Table of ContentsIntroduction ...................................................... 1
Instrumentation .............................................. 11
Audio ................................................................ 27
Controls and Features .................................. 57
Seating and Safety Restraints .................... 95
Starting ........................................................... 137
Driving ........................................................... 145
Roadside Emergencies ................................ 223
Maintenance and Care ............................... 257
Capacities and Specifications ................... 317
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 333
Customer Assistance ................................... 335
Accessories .................................................... 347
Quick Index.................................................... 359
Index ............................................................... 367
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Using the ªAUDIOº button to adjust the
tone balance and speaker output
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until
the display reads ªBASS.º Push the ª+º side
of the ªVOLº button to increase bass (more
ªlowsº), and push the ª-º side to decrease
bass (less ªlowsº).
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS04800(F )08/95]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until
the display reads ªTREB.º Push the ª+º side
of the ªVOLº button to increase treble (more
ªhighsº), and push the ª-º side 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. Push the ªAUDIOº button
repeatedly until the display reads ªBAL.º
Push the ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to
shift the sound to the right speakers, and
push the ª-º side to shift the sound to the
left speakers.
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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. Push the ªAUDIOº button
repeatedly until the display reads ªFADE.º
Push the ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to
shift the sound to the front speakers, and
push the ª-º side to shift the sound to the
rear speakers.
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Special features of your CD player
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Compression
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The compression feature will bring soft and
loud passages closer together for a more
consistent listening level.
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[AS07250(F )10/95]
To turn the compression on, press the
ªCOMPº button. When on, the compression
indicator (ªCº) will appear in the display.
Press the button again to turn off.
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Automatic Disc Storage
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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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How to eject the disc
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Push the ªEJECTº button to stop play, eject the
disc and resume radio operation of your audio
system.
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NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio
power and/or ignition is on or off.
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Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS23700(F )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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3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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[AS23900(F )08/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
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Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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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(F )02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS24350(F )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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Speaker features and operation
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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. 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(F )04/96]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS24850(F )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.
[AS24950(F )04/96]
NOTE: Illuminated bars show relative levels of
bass and treble and positions of
speaker balance and fader functions
after adjustments are made, then revert
to volume level set.
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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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How to insert a tape
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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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[AS25650(F )08/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
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Important Warranty and Service
Information
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Warranty
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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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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 367
Index
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ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 16
Accessory position on the ignition . . . 67±68
Accessory power source, power
point outlet.............. 66
Additives, engine oil.......... 264
Air bag supplemental restraint system,
and child safety seats......... 122
Air cleaner filter
location............... 261
specifications............. 317
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 90
Alcohol, in fuel............. 297
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 27
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 274
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 145
see also Brake............ 145
warning light.............. 16
warninig light............. 15
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 338
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 335
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 27
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . 151, 155
fluid, adding............. 284
fluid, checking............ 283
fluid, refill capacities......... 318
fluid, specification.......... 324
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