
2.Fade:Press to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
3.CLK:To set the hour, press and
hold CLK. Then press SEEK to
decrease
or increasethe
hours.
To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease
or increasethe minutes.
4.Tape AMS:In tape mode, press
and hold to activate Automatic
Music Search (allows you to quickly
locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the
next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current
selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have
a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.
5.Side 1–2:Press to change tape
direction.
6.REW (rewind):Press to rewind
the tape.
FF (fast forward):Press to
advance the tape.
7.Memory preset buttons:To set
a station: Select frequencyband
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
8.
Dolbynoise reduction:Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape
noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.
9.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable radio
stations or all tape selections. Press
again to stop.
CLK
TAPE
AMS
SIDE 1 - 2
REW
FF
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To remove discs:
1. Slide the corresponding lever on the opposite side of the magazine
window. The disc will partiallyeject.
2. Remove the disc.
Radio power must be turned on to playthe CDs in the changer. The
magazine maybe stored in the glove box when not being used.
The CD magazine maybe inserted or ejected with the radio power off.
ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types will
damage the unit.
Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage
the CD player and void your audio system warranty.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established bythe 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 from an 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
mayovertake a weaker one and playwhile the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Use onlycassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten veryloose tapes byinserting 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, humidityor
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
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The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on
your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.
The trip computer onlyoperates with the ignition in the ON position.
Trip computer features are as follows:
Selectable features
English/metric display
Press this control to change the trip
computer displaybetween metric
and English units.
Mode control
Each press of the MODE control will
displaya different feature as follows:
Average fuel economy.The
displaywill indicate the vehicle’s
average fuel economyin liters/100
km (or miles/gallon) since the
average fuel economywas last reset.
If you calculate your average fuel
economybydividing liters of fuel used by100 kilometers traveled (miles
traveled by gallons used), your figure may be different than displayed for
the following reasons:
•your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
•differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations
•variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another
•rounding of the displayed values to the nearest liter (gallon)
To reset the average fuel economy:
1. Press the MODE control repeatedlyuntil average fuel economyis
displayed (this is the only resettable display).
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2. Press the E/M and MODE
controls simultaneously. The display
will illuminate the “AVG” indicator.
While the indicator is lit, release
both controls to reset the average
fuel economy.
Fuel range.This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles)
left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to
emptymaybe inaccurate:
•with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy(such as trailer
towing), but will eventuallyrecover.
•if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline.
•if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank.
The fuel range function will flash for five seconds at the following
distances based on fuel remaining and fuel economycalculations:
•80 km (50 miles)
•40 km (25 miles)
•16 km (10 miles)
Outside air temperature
The temperature can be displayed in
Centigrade or Fahrenheit by
pressing the E/M control.
If the outside temperature falls
below 3°C (38°F), the displaywill
alternate from “ICE” to the outside
temperature at a two second rate
for one minute.
Off.In this mode the displayis off.
Compass
The compass displayis contained in the overhead console. The vehicle
heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.
The compass heading is displayed in average fuel economy modes, fuel
range modes and temperature modes.
The compass reading maybe affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas.
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Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle mayalso affect
compass accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and
calibration of the compass.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location byreferring to the zone
map.
2. Locate the trip computer on the
overhead console.
3. Turn ignition to the ON position.
4. Press and hold both trip
computer controls. After
approximatelyfour seconds, the trip
computer will enter zone setting
mode. Zone setting mode is
indicated when the displaylights the
“ZONE” indicator.
5. Release both controls.
Subsequent pressing of either control will increment the zone. Press the
control repeatedlyuntil the correct zone setting for your geographic
location is displayed on the trip computer.
6. To exit the zone setting mode and save the displayed zone in memory,
release both controls for greater than five seconds.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console.
2. Start the vehicle.
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3. Press and hold both trip
computer controls. After
approximatelyeight seconds, the
trip computer will enter CAL mode.
CAL mode is indicated when the
displaylights the “CAL” indicator.
4.
Release both controls. The display
will return to normal, except that the
CAL indicator will remain lit until the
compass is sucessfullycalibrated.
5. Slowlydrive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until
the CAL indicator turns off. It maytake up to five circles to complete
calibration.
6. The compass is now calibrated.
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle maybe equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
•Insert ignition keyand turn to the
right to engage lock.
•Turn ignition keyto the left to
unlock.
Tailgate removal
Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Use a screwdriver to prythe
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.
3. Disconnect the other cable.
4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
5. Lift right side off of its hinge.
6. Lift left side off of its hinge.
To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
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Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of four)
available before beginning this procedure.
To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is
electronicallyunlocked.
2. Put the keyin the ignition.
3. Turn the keyfrom the 2 (LOCK)
position to 3 (OFF).
4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within
10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF)
position and 4 (ON).Note:The
eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press anybutton on the remote entrytransmitter.
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 confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entrytransmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entrytransmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entrysystem is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
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safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the
safetyseat properly, the child maybe injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
When installing a child safetyseat:
•Review and follow the information
presented in theAir bag
supplemental restraint system
(SRS) section in this chapter.
•Use the correct safetybelt buckle
for that seating position (the
buckle closest to the direction the
tongue is coming from).
•Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle until you hear a
snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the
buckle.
•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and awayfrom the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Place seat back in upright position.
•Put the safetybelt in the automatic locking mode. Refer toAutomatic
locking mode(passenger side front and outboard rear seating
positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter.
Ford recommends the use of a child safetyseat having a top tether
strap. Install the child safetyseat in a seating position with a tether
anchor. For more information on top tether straps, refer toAttaching
child safety seats with tether straps.in this chapter.
Carefullyfollow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included
with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install
and use the safetyseat properly, the child maybe injured in a sudden
stop or collision.
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed
in the front seats, unless the passenger airbag On/Off switch is
turned off. SeePassenger airbag on/off switchin this chapter.
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