2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT audio

15.AM/FM:Press to choose a
frequency band in radio mode.
16.Bass:Press
/to
increase/decrease the bass output.
17.Treble:Press
/to
increase/decrease the treble output.
18.CD door:Insert a CD printed
side up.
CD unit are designed to play
commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only.
Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and
re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when
used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The
label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
DISC
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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD
1.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease
volume.
2.Scan:Press to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable stations,
tape selections or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
3.CD Door:Insert a CD with the
label side up.
CD unit are designed to play
commercially pressed 12 cm
(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film
attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should
SCAN
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not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause
the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade
CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact
your dealer for further information.
4.Cassette door:Insert the
cassette with the opening to the
right.
5.Eject:Press to eject the
cassette/CD. The radio will resume
playing.
6.Tape:Press to start tape play.
Press to stop tape during
rewind/fast forward.
CD:Press to start CD play. With the
dual media audio, press CD to
toggle between single CD and CD
changer play (if equipped).
7.Mute:Press to MUTE playing
media; press again return to playing
media.
8.Auto:Press to set first six
strongest stations (if available) into
AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons;
press again to return to normal
stations.
9.Clock:Press and hold to set the
clock. Press the
SEEK to
decrease hours or SEEK
to
increase hours. Press the
TUNE
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REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear seat controls allow the rear seat passengers to operate the
radio, tape, CD or CD changer (if equipped).
To engage, simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5.
Press again to disengage.
1.Mode:Push to toggle between
AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD or CD
changer mode (if equipped).
2.Memory:Push successively to
allow rear seat passengers to scroll
through memory presets. Push in
CD changer mode (if equipped) to
advance to the next disc.
3.Headphone jack:Plug a 3.5 mm
headphone into the jack.
4.Headphone/speaker:Press to turn all speakers off (headphone
mode). Press again to deactivate the headphone and activate system
speakers.
5.Seek:Press
orto access the previous or next station, selection
or track.
6.Volume:Press + to increase and — to decrease volume levels. From
the rear seat controls, volume cannot be set higher than the front seat
setting.
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
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CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in)
audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs
with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade
paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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The fuses are:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Mirrors, Autolamp
2 7.5A Cluster, Autolamp. Generic
Electronic Module (GEM),
Keyless entry, 4x4
3 7.5A Trailer tow right-hand stop/turn
lamps
4 7.5A Starter
5 15A Park lamps, Autolamps, I/P
dimming, Trailer tow
6 7.5A Air bags, Cluster
7 7.5A Trailer tow left-hand stop/turn
lamps
8 7.5A Cluster, Audio, GEM
1 234
5 678
9 101112
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
25 26
29 30
35 36
313233
34
27 28
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 7.5A Speed control, Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS), 4x4, Powertrain
Control Module (PCM), Park
interlock, Keyless entry
10 15A Ignition, IPATS
11 15A Subwoofer
12 15A Climate control, Rear climate
control
13 15A Stop lamps, Speed control,
Auxiliary Center High-Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
14 10A Air bags
15 15A 4x4 module
16 7.5A Turn signals, Park interlock,
Overhead console, Climate
control, 4x4, Speed control
17 20A Cigar lighter, On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD) II
18 20A Power locks, Keyless entry
19 15A Trailer tow park lamps
20 15A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL),
Reverse lamps, PCM
21 20A Heated seats
22 20A I/P power point
23 10A Front/Rear washers
24 30A Front wiper
25 7.5A Cluster, GEM
26 10A Interior illumination, Battery saver
27 7.5A Audio, Windows, GEM, Moonroof,
Rear window
28 15A Rear wiper (on glass)
29 20A Audio, Rear audio
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
30 25A Seats
31 5A Instrument panel dimming
(XLS)/Rear audio control (XLT)
32 — Not used
33 15A Highbeam headlamps
34 5A Rear audio
35 5A ABS module
36 — Not used
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is in the engine compartment. It contains
high-current fuses that protect the main electrical systems from
overloads.
Note:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high-current fuses.
Note:Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection.
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