2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner's Manuals

12.Seek:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station, selection or track.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
14.CD: Press to enter CD mode or
to play a CD already loaded into the
system.
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 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. Ballpoint pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
DISC
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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE (IF EQUIPPED)
1.Bass:Press BASS and the press
SEL to increase/decrease the
amount of bass output.
Treble:Press TREB and then press
SEL to increase/decrease the
amount of treble output.
2.Select:Use to make bass, treble,
balance and fade adjustments.
SCAN
VOL
PUSH ON
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3.Balance:Press BAL then press
SEL to shift the sound from to the
left/right speakers.
Fade:Press FADE then press SEL
to shift the sound from the
front/rear speakers.
4.Eject:Press to eject a tape.
5.RDS:Allows your audio system
to receive station identification or
program type from RDS-equipped
FM radio stations. Press RDS then press SEL to activate/deactivate:
Traffic:Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press
SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is
broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most
U.S. markets.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Show TYPE:Displays the station’s call letters and format.
Setting the clock:Press RDS until SELECT HOUR/SELECT MINS
appears in the display. Press SEL to increase/decrease (
/) the
hours/minutes.
6.AUTO:Allows you to set strong
radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset stations.
Select a frequency and press AUTO. Once the six strongest stations are
filled, the station stored in memory 1 will begin to play.
To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set
memory stations, press the control again.
7.Scan:Press to hear a brief
sampling of radio stations or tape
selections.
BAL
FADE
BAL
FADE
SCAN
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8.Shuffle:Press to play the CD
tracks in random order.
9.Compression:Compression
adjust brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level. Press to activate/deactivate.
10.Dolby:Dolbynoise reduction
operates in tape mode to reduce
hiss and static during playback. The
Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation.
11.Side 1–2:Press to play the
alternate side of a tape.
12.Fast forward:Press to advance
on the cassette. Press and hold for a
more fast advance.
13.Rewind:In tape mode, press to
rewind the tape.
In CD mode, press for less than
three seconds results in slow rewind. Press and hold for a fast rewind.
14.Memory presets:These
controls can be used to select up to
six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).
Select the desired station. Press and hold the memory preset control
until the sound returns indicating it has been saved.
15.AM/FM:Press to select from
the AM/FM frequency bands.
16.Tune:Press to manually move
up
or downthe frequency
band.
17.Mute:Press to mute the playing
media.
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AM FM
TUNE
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18.Seek:Press/to listen to
the previous/next listenable radio
station or tape selection.
19.Power/volume:Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to adjust the
volume levels.
20.Tape:Press to enter tape mode
or to begin tape play if a tape is
already in the system.
CD:Press to enter CD changer mode (if equipped).
21.Tape door:Insert the tape facing to the right.
CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your CD changer is either located in the trunk, the console or the right
side cargo area storage compartment.
1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
2. Press
to eject the magazine.
3. Turn the magazine (A) over.
4. Using the disc holder release
knob (C), pull the disc holder (B)
out of the magazine.
Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may come
completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder
back into the magazine while pressing on the lever.
SEEK
VOL
PUSH ON
AB
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5. Line up the CD with the groove
of the disc holder. Ensure that the
label on the CD faces downwards.
6. Press the disc holder until it locks
securely into the magazine.
Ensure that the disc holder is
evenly inserted and at the same
level as the magazine (A). The unit
will not operate if the disc holder is
not inserted at the same level (B).
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 affect 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
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.
A
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•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 theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Fan speed adjustment:Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
2.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
3.Air flow selections:Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
MAX A/C:Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only. This mode will help prevent unpleasant
odors from entering the vehicle.
NORM A/C:Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only.
VENT: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
FLOOR: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
MIX: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents, floor
vents and side window demisters.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
the side window demisters.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to“breathe”using the outside air inlet vents.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
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HIOFF
MIX VENTFLOO
R
MAX
A/C NORM
A/C
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