1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD Owners Manual

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[AS44530(MBC )08/95]
Error 2Ð Tape eject or load failure. Your
cassette tape player will go into the pause mode.
Push ªEJCTº to eject the tape. If the tape doesn't
eject, refer the problem to qualified personnel for
service.
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[AS44540(MBC )04/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS44550(MBC )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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[AS44560(MBC )04/96]
q
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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[AS44570(MBC )08/95]
q
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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[AS44580(MBC )08/95]
q
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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[AS44590(MBC )08/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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[AS44600(MBC )08/95]
q
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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[AS60900( ALL)04/96]
Common Radio Reception
Conditions
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[AS61000( ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS61100( ALL)08/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS61200( 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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[AS61300( ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna is
fully extended to the maximum length
for proper reception. If your antenna is
not fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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[AS61400( ALL)08/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS61500( 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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[AS61700( ALL)08/95]
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
ªbendsº around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
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[AS61800( ALL)08/95]
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or
structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and
distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can
become quite severe in hilly terrain and
depressed roadways.
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[AS61900( ALL)08/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS62000( ALL)08/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS62100( ALL)08/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS62200( ALL)03/96]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS62300( ALL)08/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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[AS62400( ALL)08/95]
All About Radio Frequencies
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[AS62500( ALL)08/95]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
that AM and FM radio stations may use for
their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are,
AM: 530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps;
FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz
steps.
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[AS62600( ALL)08/95]
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given
area. This radio will tune to each of these
frequencies using manual tune and no fine
tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use
other frequencies.
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[AS62700( 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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[AS62800( ALL)08/95]
Important Warranty and Service
Information
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[AS62900( ALL)07/90]
q
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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[AS63200( ALL)07/90]
q
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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Controls and Features
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[CF00200( ALL)01/96]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[CF00300( ALL)03/96]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[CF00400( ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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[CF00500( ALL)03/96]
The Climate Control Systems
[CF00600( ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
[CF00900( BCGV)12/95]
q
a manual heating and air conditioning system
[CF01000( BC )12/95]
q
a semi-automatic temperature control
system (if equipped)
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[CF01200( ALL)12/95]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
% [CF03500( BCGV)12/95]
The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[CF03600( BCGV)04/96]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three controls in the center of the
instrument panel:
[CF03700( BCGV)12/95]
q
FAN
[CF03800( BCGV)12/95]
q
TEMP
[CF03900( BCGV)12/95]
q
SELECT
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one third page art:0011216-CThe controls for the manual heating and air conditioning
system
[CF04300( BC )04/96]
To heat the interior of your vehicle, turn the
SELECT control to FLOOR, turn the TEMP
control to the end of the red range (full right)
and turn the FAN control to HI. Temperature
and fan speed can be adjusted as desired.
% [CF04500( BC )04/96]
To defrost the windshield and side windows,
turn the SELECT control to defrostV, turn the
TEMP control to the end of the red range (full
right) and turn the FAN control to HI.
Temperature and fan speed can be adjusted as
desired.
[CF04700( BC )04/96]
To heat the interior and defrost the windshield
and side windows, at the same time, turn the
SELECT control to FLOOR & DEF, turn the
TEMP control to the end of the red range (full
right) and turn the FAN control to HI.
[CF04900( BC )04/96]
To direct either heated or cooled air to the panel
registers and the floor at the same time, turn the
SELECT control to PANEL & FLOOR, turn the
TEMP control for the temperature desired and
set the fan speed as desired.
[CF05100( BC )04/96]
To cool your vehicle using outside air, turn the
SELECT control to A/C, turn the TEMP control
all the way to the end of the blue range (full
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left) and turn the FAN control to the desired
speed between LO and HI. A/C provides quieter
system operation than MAX A/C, but it is not
as efficient as MAX A/C which uses recirculated
air.
% [CF05300( BC )04/96]
To ventilate your vehicle with outside air,
during mild weather, turn the SELECT control to
PANEL, turn the TEMP control for the
temperature desired and set the FAN control to
the speed desired.
[CF05500( BC )04/96]
Under normal conditions, the SELECT control
should be left in any position other than MAX
A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the
outside air inlet duct.
[CF05700( BC )04/96]
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather,
turn the SELECT control to MAX A/C, turn the
TEMP control all the way to the end of the blue
range (full left) and turn the FAN control to HI.
MAX A/C uses recirculated air and is the most
fuel efficient way to cool your vehicle and can
also be used in heavy traffic to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. MAX A/C can
also be used in high humidity areas for more
efficient operation.
[CF05900( BC )12/95]
If the interior of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for the first few minutes with the windows
open. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of
the vehicle and allows the air conditioning to
work faster.
% [CF06100( BCGV)12/95]
Adjusting the panel register airflow
[CF06200( BCGV)04/96]
The instrument panel registers may be adjusted
to your comfort needs. The thumbwheel controls
the volume of air and the control in the center
of the register controls direction up or down or
side to side.
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one third page art:0010183-DControlling the airflow from panel registers
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The Semi Automatic Temperature Control
System (If equipped)
[CF06500( BC )12/95]
System Characteristics
[CF06600( BC )12/95]
The Semi Automatic Temperature Control
System (SATC) is designed to provide comfort
consistent with the temperature setting you
select. The discharge air temperature and fan
speed will be automatically controlled to bring
the vehicle to the desired set temperature, as fast
as possible, and then gradually be changed to
maintain that temperature. The system also gives
you the capability of manually adjusting the
location of the discharge air and fan speed for
desired comfort or specific operating
requirements.
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