
Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by
pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the
system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens.
Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CD
has been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. For
example, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOAD control and then press
preset 2.
Auto load
This feature allows you to autoload
up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD
player internal to the radio.
Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. The
CD door will open. Load the desired disc, one at a time. The CD is
loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time
the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and
the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded.
The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays
the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are already
full and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots.
Eject
Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a CD. You can choose which
CD will be ejected by pressing the
EJ control and the desired preset
number (1±6). For example, to eject CD 2, press the EJ control and then
press the preset 2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD, the player
will eject the current CD.
If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the
player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when
the ignition is ON or OFF.
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Auto eject
Press and momentarily hold the EJ
control to engage auto eject. All CDs
which are present in the player will
be ejected one at a time. If a CD is
ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will
automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition
is ON or OFF.
Shuffle feature
Press the SHUF control until the
desired shuffle mode is displayed.
The audio system will then engage
the desired shuffle mode.
When engaged, the shuffle feature has two different modes: SHUFFLE
DISC and SHUFFLE TRK.
SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the
audio system.
SHUFFLE TRK plays all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
Compression feature (if equipped)
The compression feature operates in
CD mode and brings soft and loud
CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
On Audiophile audios, press the MENU control until compression status
is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature
when COMP OFF is displayed. Press the SEL control again to disable the
feature when COMP ON is displayed.
On Premium audios, press the
COMP control until COMP ON is
displayed.
SEL+MENU
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Menu mode
The MENU control allows you to
access many different features
within your audio system. There are
three sets of menus available
depending upon which mode or
feature is activated.
While in FM mode, two menus are
available.If RDS is turned OFF,
you can access the following:
²SELECT HOURS Ð Refer toSetting the clock.
²SELECT MINUTES Ð Refer toSetting the clock.
²RDS OFF Ð Refer toRadio data system feature.
If RDS is turned ON, you can access the following:
²TRAFFIC ON/OFF-Refer toTraffic announcements.
²FIND type-Refer toProgram type.
²SHOW (NAME, TYPE, NONE)- Refer toRadio data system feature.
²RDS ONÐ Refer toRadio data system feature.
²SELECT HOURS Ð Refer toSetting the clock.
²SELECT MINUTES ÐRefer toSetting the clock.
When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES
or COMP ON/OFF.
SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTESÐ Allows you to adjust the hours
and minutes. Refer toSetting the clock.
TRAFFIC ON/OFFÐ Traffic announcements can be programmed as local
or distant. Refer toTraffic announcements.
RDS ON/OFFÐ This feature allows your audio system to receive text
information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. Refer toRadio Data
System feature.
FIND type Ð Allows you to select your desired FM program type and
search for that selection.
SHOW Ð Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of the
radio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or
NONE (deactivates the RDS display).
MENU
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Radio data system (RDS) feature
This feature allows your audio
system to receive text information
from RDS-equipped FM radio
stations.
To activate RDS:
²When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays.
²Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON).
RDS features:
Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through
the following selections:
Traffic announcements
This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode.
These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations.
When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD
play.
²Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed.
²Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read
TRAFFIC ON.
This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic
announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the
volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level
will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic
announcements will be at the selected volume level.
To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON
displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.
Traffic announcements are not available in most U.S. markets.
Program type
This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their
program type.
SEL+MENU
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RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:
AM 530, 540±1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9±107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
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To return to normal overdrive mode,
press the Transmission Control
Switch again. The O/D OFF
indicator light will no longer be
illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transaxle will
automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission
control switch operation refer to theAutomatic Transaxle Operation
section of theDrivingchapter.
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment
²Compact disc changer (if equipped)
²AutovisiontEntertainment System (if equipped)
AutovisionTEntertainment System (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an Autovision Entertainment System.
This system offers the rear passengers a VHS video cassette player, a
6.4º LCD video screen, video game inputs and is integrated into the
vehicle audio system. Refer to the Autovision Entertainment System User
Manual for operating instructions or call 1-877±848±6434 for product
assistance.
CELL PHONE HANDS-FREE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The Cellport 3000±VR (voice recognition) allows for hands-free voice
activated communication while in your vehicle. With your cell phone
docked in the pocket adapter, located on the center console, incoming
calls will ring through the audio system speakers.
O/D
ON/OFF
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The radio will display the word
ªCALLº when you are on the phone.
With this system, you will hear and
control the volume of the person
you are talking to through your car's
audio system. Your voice is picked up through the microphone mounted
above the rear view mirror allowing you to talk on the phone. The
volume setting in your phone will effect the volume through the audio
system. You may have to reset the volume of your phone when using the
Cellport 3000±VR.
You will need a pocket adapter that
is compatible with your cellphone.
The adapter will plug into the
center console.
To order your phone specific Pocket
Adapter Kit, which includes the
pocket adapter, Owner's manual and
Audio Guide, call 1(888) 801±2355
or visit Cellport at
www.cellport.com/pockets.
Distribution is provided by:
Cellport Systems
4999 Pearl East Circle, Suite 300
Boulder, Colorado 80301
To install your pocket adapter, refer to yourCellport Owner's Manual.
Check and obey the laws and regulations on the use of wireless
telephones in the areas where you drive.
Before driving, familiarize yourself with the operation and
location of the Cellport 3000±VR System.
To avoid potential distraction and increased risk of injury or
accident, Ford recommends you do not use the phone while
driving.
Please pull off the road and park before making or answering a call.
To prevent damage to the antenna or your car, remove the cellular phone
antenna mast before using an automatic car wash.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................87
AdvanceTrac ..............................183
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........155±156, 160
and child safety seats ............157
description ......................156, 160
disposal ....................................162
driver air bag ..................158, 161
indicator light ...................12, 158
operation .........................158, 161
passenger air bag ...........158, 161
side air bag ..............................160
Air cleaner filter .......................277
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................60
Air filter, cabin ............................66
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................252
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................180
Anti-theft system ......................127
arming the system ..................128
disarming a triggered
system .....................................128
warning light .............................14
Audio system (see Radio) .........44
Automatic transaxle .................186
driving with .............................187
fluid, adding ............................269
fluid, checking ........................269
fluid, refill capacities ..............278
fluid, specification ..................280
Auxiliary power point ...........86, 94
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........279B
Battery .......................................249
acid, treating emergencies .....249
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....218
maintenance-free ....................249
replacement,
specifications ..........................277
servicing ..................................249
Belt minder ...............................150
Brakes ........................................179
anti-lock ...................................180
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 181
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacities ..............278
fluid, specifications .........279±280
lubricant
specifications ..................279±280
parking ....................................181
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............90
shift interlock ..........................186
Break-in period .............................6
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....278
Cargo net ...................................111
Cellular telephone (see your
Cellular Phone Guide) ................94
Certification Label ....................282
Child safety restraints ..............163
child safety belts ....................163
Child safety seats ......................164
in front seat ............................165
Index
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