1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII radio reset

52can set to any desired frequency. These four
methods are described below.q
Using the ªTUNEº function
You can change the frequency up or down one
increment at a time by pressing and releasing either
the left
bor right
aside of the ªTUNEº button.
To change frequencies quickly, press and hold down
either the right or left side of the button.
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable
broadcast frequency, whether or not a station is
present on that frequency. (SeeAll About Radio
Frequenciesin this section.)
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Using the ªSEEKº function
Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to
select the next listenable station up the frequency
band. Press the left (
b) side of the button to select
the next listenable station down the frequency
band. By pressing and holding the button, listenablestations can be passed over to reach the desired
station.
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Using the ªSCANº function
Pressing the ªSCANº or ªSCNº button will begin
the scan mode up the frequency band, stopping on
each listenable station for approximately five
seconds.
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled
station, press the ªSCANº or ªSCNº button again.
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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory
buttons. These buttons can be used to select up
to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (6
in FM1 and 6 in FM2)
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Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to
the desired frequencies:
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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.
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.q
Using the AUTOSET feature
With AUTOSET, you can continually set strong
stations into your memory buttons without
losing your originally set stations.
Press the ªAUTOSETº button once. Your radio
will set the first six strong stations of the band
you are in (AM, FM1, or FM2) into the
memory buttons. The display will show
ªAUTOº, then run through the frequencies
setting the memory buttons.NOTE:If there are fewer than five strong
stations in the frequency band, the remaining
unfilled buttons will store the last strong station
detected on the band.
When all stations are filled, the radio will begin
playing the station stored in memory button 1.
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and
return to manually-set memory button stations,
press the ªAUTOSETº button. Display will show
ªAUTOº then ªOFFº.
Adjusting the tone balance of your radioq
Increasing or decreasing bass response
Press the top
cof the ªBASSº button to increase
bass; press the bottom
dof the ªBASSº button to
decrease bass.
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268Batteryq
Check and recharge as necessary.
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Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
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If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days
without recharging the battery, disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge is
maintained for quick starting. NOTE: If battery
cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to
reset any memory features (eg. radio presets).
Brakesq
Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
Tiresq
Maintain recommended air pressures.
Miscellaneousq
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis
pins under vehicle are covered with grease to
prevent rust.
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Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts and prevent
corrosion.
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