1997 Mercury Grand Marquis light

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[AS10394( GV)01/95]
Your Antenna
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[AS10395( GV)03/95]
Antennas for both AM and FM reception are
hidden in the back glass of your vehicle. There
is an internal antenna module that will switch
between AM and FM, when bands are changed,
for maximum reception performance.
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[AS10396( GV)06/95]
NOTE: Do not attempt to adapt any other type
of antenna system to your audio
system.
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[AS10397( GV)04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS10398( GV)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
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[AS10399( GV)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS10400( GV)04/95]
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 ªTAPEº while tape is playing.
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[AS10401( GV)01/95]
If the player is in the tape mode but not in play,
pressing the ªTAPEº button will activate play. If
the ªTAPEº button is pressed with no tape
inserted, the display will flash ªNO TAPEº.
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[AS10402( GV)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS10403( GV)01/95]
There are six ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, Blank Skip, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº
or ªSIDE 1-2º functions. Following are brief
descriptions of each:
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[AS10404( GV)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS10405( GV)03/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will play while the tape is
in fast forward. The light above the ªFFº
button will blink while in the fast forward
mode. Press ªFFº again or press the ªTAPEº
button to stop fast forwarding. At the end of
the tape, the direction automatically reverses
and plays the other side of the tape.
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[AS10406( GV)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
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[AS10407( GV)03/95]
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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[AS10408( GV)08/95]
q
Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
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[AS10409( GV)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
a
side 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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[AS10410( GV)01/95]
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Using the ªBlank Skipº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS10415( GV)01/95]
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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[AS10420( GV)08/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS10425( GV)01/95]
Pushing the ªSCANº button will begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately eight seconds.
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[AS10430( GV)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press the ªSCANº
button or the ªTAPEº button.
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[AS10435( GV)08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS10440( GV)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS10445( GV)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS10450( GV)03/95]
To 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.
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[AS10455( GV)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS10460( GV)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS10465( GV)07/95]
Push thekbutton to activate. When
activated, the light above thekbutton will be
illuminated.
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[AS10470( GV)08/95]
Tape error messages
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[AS10475( GV)08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
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[AS10480( GV)01/95]
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.
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[AS10485( GV)01/95]
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.
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[AS10490( GV)01/95]
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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[AS10491( GV)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS10492( GV)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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[AS10493( GV)05/96]
q
Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning
cartridge 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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[AS10494( GV)08/95]
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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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[AS10495( GV)08/95]
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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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[AS10496( GV)08/95]
q
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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[AS10497( GV)08/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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[AS10498( GV)08/95]
q
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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[AS57900( GV)04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS57950( GV)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player or eject a tape.
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[AS58000( GV)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS58050( GV)09/94]
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.
[AS58150( GV)09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on. Inserting a cassette tape
with the radio power off will turn the
audio system on. After the cassette is
ejected, radio play will return. Also,
the antenna will be in the up position
whenever the radio is playing but will
go down anytime the radio is not
playing (i.e., when a cassette or
compact disc is playing or when the
radio power is off).
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[AS58200( GV)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS58250( GV)09/94]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, ªSEEKº, or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
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[AS58300( GV)09/95]
q
Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS58350( GV)01/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will begin playing until fast
forward is manually stopped (by pushing the
ªTAPEº button) or the end of the tape is
reached.
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[AS59900( GV)08/95]
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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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[AS59910( GV)08/95]
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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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[AS59920( GV)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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[AS59930( GV)08/95]
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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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[CF15810( ALL)03/96]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[CF15820( ALL)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF15900( ALL)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF16000( ALL)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[CF16100( ALL)03/96]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[CF16200( ALL)01/96]
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The vehicle is running, and
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[CF16300( ALL)03/96]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[CF16400( BCGV)12/95]
NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an
automatic lighting system, the DRL
system is active until the automatic
system turns on the headlamps.
[CF16500( ALL)04/96]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[CF16600( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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