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10.Compression (Audiophile
audios only): In CD/MP3 modes,
press to bring loud and soft
passages together for a more consistent listening level.
11. REPEAT: Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12. FF (Fast forward): Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
13. REW (Rewind): Press to
manually reverse in a CD track.
14. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press
the desired memory preset.
15. SEEK/TRACK: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press
/
to access the previous/next strong station or track. In MP3 directory
mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current directory.
16.SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3
flat file mode, press for a brief
sampling of radio stations or
CD/MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory mode, press to hear a brief sampling of
all tracks in the current directory. Press again to stop.
17. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“ nominal ”listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
18. LOAD: Press to load a CD. Press and hold to autoload up to six
discs.
19. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
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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. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
TREMOR IV CD/MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1.EJ (CD eject): To eject an
individual CD, press EJ (eject) and
select the correct slot number by
pressing the Memory Preset
buttons. Press and hold to eject all
loaded CDs.
2. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a
CD is already present in the system,
the disc will begin play.
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3.CLK (Clock): Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR/SELECT MINUTE is
displayed. Press TUNE (
/)to
adjust the hours/minutes.
Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.
4. TUNE: In radio mode, press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency, or to access another CD.
Also use in menu mode to select various settings.
5. TEXT: In MP3 music name/file
name mode, press to view the next
12 characters in the MP3 music
name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
6. SHUF (Shuffle): Press to play
the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in
random order. In MP3 directory
mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random
order.
7. COMP (Compression): In
CD/MP3 modes, press to bring soft
and loud passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
8. MENU: Press MENU to toggle
through the following modes
and
TUNEto make
adjustments in these modes.
Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU to access, use
TUNEto set. When the six strongest
stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If
there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one
in the remaining presets. Press
TUNEagain to disengage.
BASS: Press
TUNEto decrease/increase the bass levels.
TREB (treble): Press
TUNEto decrease/increase the treble
levels.
BAL (Balance): Press
TUNEto adjust the audio between the
left and right speakers.
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FADE:PressTUNEto adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, press
TUNEto select
Flat file mode or Directory mode.
Track number/normal music name/file name: Press
TUNEto
view by track number, music name or file name.
9. ON/OFF/VOL (Volume): Press
to turn the system ON/OFF. Turn to
adjust the volume levels.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a “nominal ”listening level when the
ignition is turned back on.
10. SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3
flat file mode, press for a brief
sampling of radio stations or
CD/MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory
mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current
directory. Press again to stop.
11. REPEAT: Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12. FF (fast forward): Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
13. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset
button.
14. MUTE: Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
15. REW (rewind): Press to
manually reverse a CD track.
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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.
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
Do:
• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
Don ’t:
• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
• Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
• Clean using a circular motion.
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 the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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3.0L and 4.0L engines (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
1 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
2 40A** Amplifier (Tremor audio system only)
3 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
4 —Not used
5 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
6 —Not used
7 40A** Starter relay fuse
8 —Not used
9 40A** Ignition switch
10 —Not used
11 30A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay fuse
12 —Not used
13 30A** Blower motor (climate control)
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................74and child safety seats ..............76
description ................................74
disposal ......................................79
driver air bag ............................77
indicator light ...........................78
operation ...................................77
passenger air bag .....................77
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................79
Air cleaner filter .......210 –211, 224
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................188
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................101
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........16, 18, 21, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............103 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................104
fluid, refill capacities ..............225
fluid, specification ..................231
Auxiliary power point .................46
Axle lubricant specifications ..228, 231
refill capacities ........................225
traction lok ..............................102
B
Battery .......................................185 acid, treating emergencies .....185
jumping a disabled battery ....151
maintenance-free ....................185
replacement, specifications ...224
servicing ..................................185 Bed extender ..............................51
BeltMinder ...................................69
Brakes ........................................100
anti-lock ...................................101
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................101
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacities ..............225
fluid, specifications .........228, 231
lubricant specifications ..228, 231
parking ....................................101
shift interlock ..........................103
Bulbs ............................................40
C
Calculating load ........................121
Capacities for refilling fluids ....225
Cargo area shade ........................51
Cargo net .....................................51
Cell phone use ............................50
Certification Label ....................233
Changing a tire .........................144
Child safety restraints ................84 child safety belts ......................84
Child safety seats ........................87 attaching with tether straps ....91
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............168
instrument panel ....................171
interior .....................................171
plastic parts ............................170
safety belts ..............................171
washing ....................................167
waxing .....................................167
wheels ......................................168
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