1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD radio controls

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[AS01105( BC )10/95]
Compact Disc Radio
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[AS01175( BC )10/95]
The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic
Stereo Radio with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
[AS01200( BC )10/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Compact
Disc Radio
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[AS01300( BC )10/95]
Most of the features of this unit work for both
radio and CD operation. Also, some of the knobs
and buttons control several different functions,
so be sure to read all of the operating
instructions carefully.
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[AS01400( BC )03/96]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS01500( BC )10/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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[AS01600( BC )03/96]
How to adjust the volume
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[AS01700( BC )03/96]
Press the (R/S) side of the ªVOLº button to
increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show the relative volume level.
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[AS01800( BC )02/96]
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, the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power was switched off.
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[AS01900( BC )03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS02000( BC )10/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band. When in the radio mode,
pushing the button more than once will alternate
between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described
underHow to tune radio stations.
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32 [AS07200( BC )10/95]The digital display on your CD player will
either show the track (selection) number or the
elapsed time. (The display mode can be selected
by pressing the memory preset button #6.)
Indicators for play
b, stop
Xand compression
on (ªCº) are also in the display. (These features
are described later.)
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[AS07300( BC )10/95]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD
player will override that of the radio.
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[AS07400( BC )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( BC )04/96]
How to insert a disc and begin play
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[AS07550( BC )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( BC )04/96]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player
automatically returns to the beginning of the
disc and resumes playing.
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[AS07610( BC )10/95]
How to change the track being played
[AS07620( BC )10/95]
Press the top
aside of the ªSEEKº button to
seek forward to the next track of the disc. If the
button is held and the last track is reached, the
disc player will automatically begin playing the
last track of the disc.
[AS07630( BC )10/95]
Press the bottom
bside of the ªSEEKº button
to seek the previous track on the disc.
[AS07650( BC )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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% [AS21370(MBC )06/95]
Electronic Stereo Cassette Radio
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[AS21400(MBC )03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS21500(MBC )08/95]
How to turn the radio on and adjust the
volume
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[AS22050(MBC )10/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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[AS22060(MBC )02/96]
Press the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº
button to increase the volume. Press the left (S)
side of the button to decrease the volume.
Illuminated bars in the display show the relative
volume level.
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[AS22070(MBC )02/96]
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, the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power was switched off.
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[AS22100(MBC )03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS22250(MBC )02/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band or to stop/store cassette tape
(when in cassette mode). Pushing the button
more than once will alternate between AM, FM1
and FM2. These functions are used with the
station memory buttons described underHow to
tune radio stations.
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[AS22300(MBC )03/96]
How to tune radio stations
[AS22425(MBC )06/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in to a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station by using the Automatic Music Search
(ªAMSº) button, ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to
the station or select the station by using the
memory buttons, which you can set to any
desired frequency.
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[AS43458( BC )08/95]
High-Level Audio System
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[AS43460(MBC )03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS43470(MBC )03/96]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS43480(MBC )10/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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[AS43500(MBC )03/96]
How to adjust the volume
[AS43510(MBC )06/95]
Press theR/Sside of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase/decrease volume. Bars illuminate in the
display to show the relative volume level.
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[AS43520(MBC )02/96]
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, the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power was switched off.
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[AS43530(MBC )03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS43540(MBC )02/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band or to stop/store cassette tape
(when in cassette mode). Pushing the button
more than once will alternate between AM, FM1
and FM2. These functions are used with the
station memory buttons described underHow to
tune radio stations.
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[AS43550(MBC )03/96]
How to tune radio stations
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[AS43560(MBC )10/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button,
ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to the station or
select the station by using the memory buttons,
which you can set to any desired frequency.
These four methods are described below.
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[AS44010(MBC )04/96]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS44020(MBC )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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[AS44030(MBC )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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[AS44040(MBC )04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS44050(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player or eject a tape.
[AS44060(MBC )04/95]
NOTE: Adjust the volume, treble, bass, balance
and fader controls in the same manner
as for radio stations.
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[AS44070(MBC )08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS44080(MBC )08/95]
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 ªMº (for metal/CrO
2) while tape is
playing.
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[AS44090(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded and
stored with the ignition and radio
power off.
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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]
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a manual heating and air conditioning system
[CF01000( BC )12/95]
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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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[CF67200( ALL)03/96]
Activating the remote personal alarm
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[CF67300( ALL)04/96]
If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC control. This will honk
the horn and flash the parking lamps and tail
lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC control again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[CF67400( ALL)05/96]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC controls, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK control or by turning the ignition to the
RUN position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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[CF68400( ALL)03/96]
Replacing the Batteries
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[CF68500(MBC )01/96]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[CF68700( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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Index 291
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
mirrors................ 89
plastic parts............. 244
polishing............... 243
rustproofing............. 243
safety belts.............. 244
tail lamps.............. 244
upholstery and interior trim...... 245
washing............... 243
waxing............... 243
wheels................ 246
Climate control system.......... 59
air conditioning.......... 59,62
heating.............. 59,62
Clock.................. 71
Cold engine starting........... 140
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 105
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 26
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 26
Console, description............ 91
Controls
mirrors................ 86
power seat.............. 102
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 207
checking and adding......... 207
drain and flush............ 211
preparing for storage......... 251
proper solution............ 209
refill capacities............ 248
specifications............. 249
temperature gauge........... 21
warnings............... 207
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