2003 FORD ESCORT ECO mode

Dolby
noise reduction
Dolbynoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbynoise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.
Press thecontrol to activate (and deactivate) Dolbynoise reduction.
Dolbynoise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation.
AM/FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Volume/power control
Ensure that the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
Press the control to turn the audio
systemon. Turn the control to raise
or lower the volume.
Press the control again to turn the
audio systemoff.
NOTE:To prevent the battery frombeing discharged, do not leave the
audio systemon for a long period when the engine is not running.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM control works in radio
mode.
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AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. The
selected mode will be indicated in the display. If FM stereo is enabled,
ST will be illuminated in the display.
NOTE:If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception
automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the ST indicator will go out.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio mode.
Tune adjust in radio mode
•Press
to move up the
frequency band in individual
increments.
•Press
to move down the
frequency band in individual
increments.
Seek function
The seek function control works in radio mode.
Seek function in radio mode
Press and momentarily hold the
SEEK control. A beep will sound
indicating you have entered seek
mode.
•Press
to find the next
listenable station up the
frequency band.
•Press
to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.
NOTE:If you continue to press and hold the control, the frequency will
continue changing without stopping. Release the control after the beep
sounds.
Tracking feature
The tracking feature works in CD mode.
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Tracking feature in CD mode
•Press
to advance to the next
selection. Press and hold the
control to fast forward through
the current selection.
•Press
to reverse to the
previous selection. Press and hold
the control to rewind through the current selection.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio
mode.
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a sampling of strong stations on the
frequency band. Each station will play for approximately 5 seconds.
Press the SCAN control again to remain on a station and disable this
mode.
CD select
•To begin CD play (if CD is
loaded), press the CD control, or
•Insert the compact disc, label side
up into the CD slot (if no CD is
loaded). The auto loading mechanism will pull in the CD. There will be
a short lapse before play begins.
•The first track of the disc will begin playing. The DISC IN control will
illuminate.
•The track number will appear in the display.
To disable CD mode, press the power/volume control.
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Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.
Press the AUDIO control until BAL is illuminated in the display.
Turn the volume control to adjust the speakers.
NOTE:Approximately 5 seconds after selecting any AUDIO mode
(treble, bass, fade, balance or volume), the system will automatically
default to the volume function. To reset these modes, press and
momentarily hold the AUDIO control. The unit will beep and CL will
appear in the display.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with five station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to five preset AM stations and ten FM
stations (five in FM1 and five in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM control.
2. Select the desired station.
3. Press and momentarily hold the desired preset control until a beep is
heard.
The preset control number will illuminate in the display. This indicates
the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Repeat this
procedure to store other stations in memory.
Auto memory tuning
Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations. This is especially useful
when you are in an area where the local stations are not known.
PUSHPOWER-VOL
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Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
CD.
Setting the clock
•Ensure that the ignition is in the
ACC or ON position.
•Press and momentarily hold the
CLOCK control until a beep is
heard. The current time will flash
in the display.
•Press the
to increase the hours.
•Press the
to increase the minutes.
•Press the CLOCK control again when the desired time is set to
activate the clock.
NOTE:If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE:If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is
flashing (if neither
oris pressed), and the CLOCK control is
pressed a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the current time
setting is within the first half of the hour (01–29), the hour setting will
automatically reverse one hour. For example, if the original setting is
3:24, the time will change to 3:00. If the clock’s current time setting is
within the latter part of the hour (from30 to 59 minutes), the hour
setting will automatically advance one hour. For example, if the original
setting is 3:45, the time will change to 4:00.
Changing the display mode
Press the CLOCK control to
alternate the display between time
and audio.
NOTE:If audio operation is selected while the time mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for 10 seconds, then the display
will revert to the time mode.
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RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can effect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel froman FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
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Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode Selector Control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except
and. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.
Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain while the systemis working and even after you
have stopped the vehicle.
•
MAX A/C – Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle
faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode
can also be used to prevent undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle.
•A/C – Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but
not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.
•(Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside
temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
•OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
•
(Panel and floor) – Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air
conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added
customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in
between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through
the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the
instrument panel registers.
OFF
A/C
MAX
A/C
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4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 2 (ACC)
position and 3 (ON).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON)
position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirmthat this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 2 (ACC) position (or wait twenty seconds)
after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When activated, the anti-theft systemwill help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Activating the anti-theft system
Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position, remove the key and press
on the remote entry transmitter.
Identifying an activated system
While the systemis activating, theTHEFTindicator, located in the
instrument cluster, will illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the
indicator will flash, indicating the systemis activated.
If the systemis activated with the doors open, theTHEFTindicator will
remain illuminated until all the doors are closed, then illuminate for 30
seconds and begin flashing.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the activated systemwill:
•flash the parking lamps and theTHEFTindicator, and
•sound the horn.
The flashing parking lamps and the honking horn automatically shut off
after approximately three minutes, and will remain off unless another
unauthorized entry is attempted.
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