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Compass Display (If Equipped)The Compass can display direction indicated by N,
S, E, W, NE, NW, SE and SW. The sensor for the
compass display is located on the back side of the
rear view mirror. The Compass can be set to one of
15 geographic zones.
To set the ZONE, first locate the compass module
on the center rear view mirror post. Press and hold
the reset button located on top of the compass
module until the display in the message center
changes to show the current zone setting (1-15).
Release the reset button and press it agian
repeatedly until the current zone is displayed (see
zone map). After 10 seconds the display will return
to normal. Your zone will then be updated.The Compass is continually self-calibrating and
should not require calibration, however a
manual-calibrating mode can be initiated.
NOTE:Compass calibration requires that the
vehicle be driven 2-3 mph (3-5 km/h) in at least
two 360 degree circles. A safe location free of
vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be required. To
manually calibrate the compass, locate the reset
button on the top side of the compass module.
Press and hold the reset button until the Compass
display indicates ªCIRCLE SLOWLYº. Once the
button has been released, slowly drive the vehicle
in circles until the ªCIRCLE SLOWLYº indicator
disappears. This may require several complete
circles.
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Overdrive Off IndicatorThis light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the button will return the vehicle to
ªoverdrive onº mode. The transmission will be in
the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
If the light does not come ON when the TCS
is depressed or if the light FLASHES when you
are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the
first opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the transmission.Low Washer Fluid LightThis light comes on when there is less than a
quarter of the container of washer fluid left. With
the ignition ON this light will flash five (5) times
and a tone will sound for one (1) second, and then
the light will remain on.
Door Ajar LightIf one of the doors is not completely shut, this light
comes on when you turn the ignition to ON. With
the ignition on this light will flash five (5) times
and sound a tone for one (1) second, and then the
light will remain on.
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36How to tune radio stationsThere are four ways for you to tune in a particular
station. You can use the ªTUNEº, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº
or memory buttons.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 or
ªTUNE DISCSº 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
aside of the ªSEEKº button to
select the next listenable station up the frequency
band. Press the left
bside of the button to select
the next listenable station down the frequency
band. By holding the button down, listenable
stations can be passed over to reach the desired
station.
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Using the ªSCANº function
Pressing the ªSCANº 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 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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Rewinding the tape
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button. The
radio will automatically begin playing while the tape
is rewinding. The light above the ªREWº button
will blink while in the rewind mode. Press ªREWº
again or press the ªTAPEº button to stop
rewinding.
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
While in the tape mode, push the right
aside of
the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to the next
selection on the tape. Push the left
bside to
restart a currently playing tape selection.
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Using the ªBlank Skipº function with your
cassette tape player
Press the ªBlank Skipº button to activate the blank
skip mode. After approximately 20 seconds of blank
program, the tape will seek forward to the next
program.
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Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette
tape player
Pushing the ªSCANº button will begin the forward
scan mode on the tape currently playing, stopping
on each tape selection for approximately eight
seconds.
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled
tape selection, press the ªSCANº button or the
ªTAPEº button.
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by
pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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42How to eject the tapeTo stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The tape will eject only when in
the tape mode. The cassettecannotbe ejected
when the radio is playing an ªAMº or ªFMº
station. The system will revert to radio mode when
the cassette is ejected.How to store the tapePress the ªAMº, ªFM1/FM2º, or the ªBANDº
button located on the Redundant Control switch on
your steering wheel (if equipped) while a tape is
loaded.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 E1 Ð 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 E2 Ð 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 E3 Ð Loading error. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. Reload tape. If the same error code appears in
the display, try another tape.
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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.
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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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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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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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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player
when not in use. High heat in the vehicle can
cause the cassette to warp.
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48Operating the CD Compression featureThe compression feature will bring soft and loud
passages closer together for a more consistent
listening level.
To turn the compression on, press the light above
the ªkCOMPº button. When on, the ªk
COMPº button will illuminate. Press the button
again to turn off.Operating the Shuffle featureThe shuffle feature on your CD player allows you to
listen to your disc selections in a different order.
When this feature is activated, your CD player will
randomly select and play tracks on the disc.
Press the ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on, press it
again to turn off. When on, the light above the
ªSHUFFLEº button will illuminate.
Operating 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.
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If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:q
The radio is not on.
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The unit is in the stop mode.
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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:
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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.TerrainThe terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the
area over which the signal travels may prevent the
FM signal from being noise-free.
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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