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[AS30260(R)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push
again to deactivate.
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[AS30345(R)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS30350(R)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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[AS30355(R)05/96]
n
Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning cartridge 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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[AS30360(R)08/95]
n
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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[AS30365(R)08/95]
n
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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[AS30370(R)08/95]
n
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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[AS30375(R)08/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
cassette.
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[AS30380(R)08/95]
n
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player. High heat in
the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS30390(R)05/96]
Using the Controls of Your Compact Disc Radio
(If equipped)
[AS30400(R)05/96]
Your Ford Compact Disc Radio is capable of playing 12 cm or 8
cm discs. The player operates when the power is on and a disc
is inserted (label side up). Handle the disc by the 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 Discs.
[AS30410(R)05/96]
The digital display on your CD player will either show the
track (selection) number or the elapsed time. Select the display
mode by pressing the ºCLKª button. Indicators for play (
a),
stop (
X), and compression (C) are also on the display. These
features are described later.
[AS30420(R)05/96]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override
the radio.
[AS30430(R)05/96]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer
to the earlier operating instructions about these
controls.
[AS30440(R)05/96]
Inserting a disc and beginning play
[AS30450(R)05/96]
Insert a disc, label side up, into the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
[AS30460(R)05/96]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of another disc.
[AS30470(R)05/96]
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 ºCD HOTª 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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[AS30480(R)05/96]
How to stop and restart the CD player
[AS30490(R)05/96]
When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play
mode. To stop temporarily, press the ºAM/FMª button. The
stop indicator (
X) in the display illuminates and operation
returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press the ºCDª
button.
[AS30500(R)05/96]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned to OFF during play and
then is turned to the ON or ACCESSORY position,
the CD player will resume playing in the mode it was
in when the ignition was turned off.
[AS30510(R)05/96]
Using the ºSEEKª feature
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[AS30520(R)05/96]
The ºSEEKª feature allows you to quickly find a particular
selection on the disc.
[AS30530(R)05/96]
Press (
b) once to repeat the current playing selection. Press
(
a) to advance to the next selection. If the (
a) button is
pressed during the last selection on the CD, the CD will
advance to the first track on the disc.
[AS30540(R)05/96]
Pressing and holding the (
b)or(
a) button will scroll
backward and forward respectively through the tracks.
[AS30550(R)05/96]
Using the ºSCANª function
[AS30560(R)05/96]
The ºSCANª function allows you to briefly sample all tracks on
a disc.
[AS30570(R)05/96]
Press the ºSCNª button to enter the scan mode. The scan mode
causes the CD to advance to the next track, play for 8 seconds,
and then advance to the next track. This continues until the
ºSCNª button is pressed a second time, the ºCDª button is
pressed, or a different tuning function is selected.
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[AS30670(R)05/96]
Clock Operation
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[AS30680(R)05/96]
How to view the clock mode
[AS30690(R)05/96]
Press the ºCLKª button to display time. The time will continue
to be displayed until a radio or tape function is chosen. After
approximately 10 seconds, the time will again appear in the
display. To display radio or tape information only, press the
ºCLKª button a second time.
[AS30700(R)05/96]
NOTE: The clock can be displayed or set whether the ignition
is on or off.
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[AS30710(R)05/96]
How to set the clock
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[AS30720(R)05/96]1.
Turn the radio on.
[AS30730(R)05/96]2.
Press and hold the ºCLKª button, press the right (
a) side of
the ºSEEKª button to increase hours. Press the left (
b) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right (
a) side of
the ºTUNEª button to increase minutes. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to decrease minutes.
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[AS30740(R)05/96]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
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[AS30750(R)05/96]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS30760(R)05/96]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely
clear and noise-free, such as the following:
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[AS30770(R)05/96]1.
Distance/Strength
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[AS30780(R)05/96]
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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[SS10040(R)01/96]
RWARNING
FAILURE TO REPLACE THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY
UNDER THE ABOVE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF
A COLLISION.
[SS10200(R)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. Hoever, if the collision was minor and a qualified
technician finds that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced.
Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper
operation is noted.
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[SS10300(R)05/96]
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
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[SS10800(R)05/96]
The driver and right front passenger air bags are Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions in
addition to the lap/shoulder belt, and are designed to
supplement the protection provided to properly belted
occupants in moderate to severe frontal collisions. The
supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to the
lower body.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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[SS15025(R)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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[SS15900(R)01/96]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SS16000(R)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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[SS16015(R)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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[SS16025(R)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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[SS16090(R)05/96]
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle
seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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[SS16250(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Seatbacks should be upright for use with child safety
seats.
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168engine braking is useful. However, shift back to
j(Overdrive)
whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel
economy. This can be accomplished by pushing the transmission
control switch again, to cancel the O/D OFF control and light.
[GF09850(R)01/96]
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art:0021255-A
Transmission control switch (located on the end of the gearshift lever)
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[GF09950(R)01/96]
When starting your vehicle, the overdrive system will
automatically be in the normal overdrive mode.
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[GF10100(R)05/96]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[GF10200(R)05/96]
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on downgrades. This position
provides 2 (Second) gear operation only.
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[GF10300(R)05/96]
When to use 1 (Low)
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[GF10400(R)05/96]
Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts from 1 (Low) can be made by manually
shifting to 2 (Second) or
j(Overdrive). Selection of 1 (Low)
gear provides only low gear operation from start-up. Selection
of 1 (Low) while at higher speeds provides a shift to second
gear, and a shift to first gear will occur after the vehicle
decelerates to the proper speed.
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[GF10402(R)05/96]
Forced Downshifts
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[GF10404(R)05/96]
To gain extra acceleration in
j(Overdrive) or Drive (O/D
OFF), push the accelerator to the floor. The transmission will
automatically downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second
or first.
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Driving
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[GF10410(R)05/96]
Driving (5R55E Transmission)
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[GF10419(R)05/96]
When to use
j(Overdrive)
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[GF10420(R)05/96]
This is the normal driving position. As the vehicle picks up
speed, automatic upshifts to second, third, fourth and fifth gears
will occur when
j(Overdrive) is chosen on the selector and
the transmission control switch has not been pressed. The
transmission will shift into the correct gear when the right
speed is achieved, for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
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[GF10429(R)05/96]
When to use Drive
[GF10430(R)05/96]
You will note there is not a drive position on your gearshift
indicator. However, you will find a transmission control switch
labeled OD ON/OFF located on the end of the gearshift lever.
With overdrive canceled and the OD ON/OFF illuminated, the
transmission will operate in gears one through four. This is
useful if you experience frequent downshift/upshift conditions,
when operating a heavy load or in hilly terrain, or if additional
engine braking is useful. However, shift back to
j(Overdrive)
whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel
economy. This can be accomplished by pushing the transmission
control switch again, to cancel the OVERDRIVE OFF control and
light.
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[GF10435(R)05/96]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[GF10440(R)05/96]
With the gearshift in the 2 (Second) position, more engine
braking is provided. Use the 2 (Second) position to drive up
moderately steep grades, to start up slippery roads, or to
provide moderate engine braking on downgrades. DO NOT GO
FASTER THAN 55 mph (88 km/h) IN THIS GEARSHIFT
POSITION.
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