1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Radio

34How to store the tapePress the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player
and resume radio play.Using the DolbyHB noise reduction
featureNOTE:Noise reduction system manufactured under
license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation.
ªDolbyº and double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Push thekbutton to activate. When activated,
the light above thekbutton will be illuminated.Tape error messagesYour cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose
certain problems you may experience. Error codes
are as follows:
TD E1Ð Radio tries to change sides of tape 3
times in a 10 second span. Push ªEJECTº and try
another tape. If problem persists, refer problem to
qualified personnel for service.TD E2Ð Tape eject failure. Radio tries to eject
tape and it will not eject. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. If the tape will not eject, refer problem to
qualified personnel for service.
TD E3Ð Loading error. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. Reload tape. If the same error code appears in
the display, try another tape.
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player
and TapesIn order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions: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.
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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38The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to
play using the controls of your Luxury Audio
System.How to Operate the Ford 6-CD
Changer Using the Controls on the
RadioIf your vehicle is equipped with the Ford 6-CD
Changer System, you can operate it through the
controls of your Luxury Audio System.
Several of the controls on the radio operate in the
same manner in CD mode as they do in radio or
cassette mode: turning the power on, volume
control and adjusting the bass, treble, speaker
balance or fade.
How to begin CD Changer playNOTE:Radio power must be on to operate the
Compact Disc Changer.
Push the ªCDº button to begin CD play. The CD
Changer will automatically begin playing the first
track (selection) of the first disc loaded in the unit.
The display will indicate ªCD-##º for disc number
then display ªTR-##º for track number, then
ªDD-TTº for disc number and track number.How to change the disc being playedWhen in the CD mode, you can change discs by
pressing the right (
a) side of the ªTUNE DISCSº
button (to select the next disc) or the left (
b) side
of the ªTUNE DISCSº button (to select the previous
disc). Play will begin on the first track of the
selected disc.
When either side of the button is pressed and held,
the CD changer will continue fast-forwarding or
reversing through the discs in the disc magazine.
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40Operating the ªSCANº functionPress the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode.
The CD player will begin scanning the disc,
stopping on each listenable track for approximately
an eight second sampling. This continues until you
press the ªSCANº button a second time.Operating the Shuffle and Scan features
simultaneouslyBoth the shuffle and scan features can be activated
simultaneously. In this mode, the player will
randomly pick a selection and play the first eight
seconds. This process is continued until either the
ªSCANº button or ªSHUFFLEº button is pressed a
second time.How to stop CD playWhile in CD Changer mode, press the EJECT, AM
or FM1/FM2 button to stop CD play and resume
radio play. Also, loading a cassette into the cassette
deck will stop CD play and begin cassette play.
How to take care of and clean the CD
Changer and discsTo ensure the continued performance of your CD
Changer, carefully read the following precautions:q
Always handle a disc by the edge. Never touch
the playing surface.
q
Before playing, inspect all discs for any
contamination. If needed, clean discs with an
approved disc cleaner, such as the DiscwasherH
Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the
center out to the edges. Do not use a circular
motion to clean.
q
Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners
or antistatic spray intended for analog records.
q
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources for an extended period of time.
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42q
Different manufacturers of compact discs may
produce discs with different dimensions or
tolerances, some of which may not be within
industry standards or in accordance with the
CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is
free of dust and scratches could be defective
and may not play on your Ford Compact Disc
Player.
If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:
q
The radio is not on.
q
The unit is in the stop mode.
q
Moisture may have condensed on the lenses
within the unit. If this occurs, remove the disc
and wait approximately an hour until the
moisture evaporates.If the sound skips:
q
Badly scratched discs or extremely rough roads
will cause the sound to skip. Skipping will not
damage the disc player or scratch the discs.
Common Radio Reception
ConditionsSeveral conditions prevent FM reception from being
completely clear and noise-free, such as the
following:Distance/StrengthThe 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 24
miles (40 km). Beyond this distance, the radio is
operating in a ªfringeº area and the signal becomes
weaker. Also, ªSignal Modulationº is used by some
stations to increase their ªloudnessº relative to other
stations. The difference in loudness can be a result
of signal modulation as well as signal strength.
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TerrainThe terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the
area over which the signal travels may prevent the
FM signal from being noise-free.
Repeated pops and hisses which are heard during
an otherwise clear broadcast can occur near the
station because of the ªline of sightº characteristic
of FM radio waves.
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.
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.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.
Several sources of static are normal conditions on
AM frequencies. These can be caused by power
lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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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44When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in considerable
station changing, mixing and distortion.
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and
FM bands has been incorporated into this system to
reduce strong signal capture and overload.All About Radio FrequenciesThe 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.
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.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.
Important Warranty and Service
InformationAbout Your WarrantyYour sound system is warranted for four years or
50,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Consult your
vehicle warranty booklet for further information.Servicing Your Audio SystemAt 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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54NOTE:The outside temperature reading is most
accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher
readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not
moving. The readings that you get may not agree
with temperatures given on the radio due to
differences in vehicle and station locations.Operating tipsThe following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control system.q
In humid weather, select DEFVbefore
starting your engine. This will help to prevent
windshield fogging. After a few minutes of
operation, switch to AUTOMATIC or an
override selection of your choice.
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the EATC System
turned on.
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your EATC System which could
block the air intake. The intake area is located
at the bottom of the windshield, under the
hood at the passenger side rear corner.
ServiceIf your EATC is not operating as described here,
take it to your dealer to have it checked. System
diagnostics are built in which will allow your dealer
to readily identify problems that might occur.Passenger Compartment Air FilterYour vehicle has an air filter that removes pollen
and road dust from outside air before it is directed
to the interior of the vehicle. For maintenance of
this filter, see theMaintenance and Carechapter.
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62NOTE:The combination of FIRM RIDE CONTROL
and LOW STEERING EFFORT is undesirable and
cannot be selected.IgnitionUnderstanding the Positions of the
IgnitionThe positions of the key in the ignitionACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical
accessories such as the radio and the windshield
wipers to operate while the engine is not running.NOTE:Your vehicle is also equipped with an
accessory timer. This allows some of your
accessories to remain on for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The
accessory timer is cancelled if any door is opened,
the dimmer switch is used, or the ignition is turned
to the ON position.
The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in P
(Park) to move the key to the LOCK position.
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever.
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect
your vehicle from theft.
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel, or
the gearshift lever.
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