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CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12
cm) 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.
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 to return to the
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.
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14.Load:Press to load a CD.
SELECT SLOT will appear in the
display. Select from 1–6onthe
memory presets. MOVING TO # and then LOAD CD# will appear in the
display. Insert the CD into the system, label side up. Press and hold to
load up to six discs.
15.Shuffle:In CD mode, press to
play tracks in random order. Press
SHUF to cycle through SHUF TRAC,
SHUF DISC or SHUF OFF.
16.Scan:Press to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable stations or
CD tracks. Press again to stop.
17.Disc/Tune:Radio: Press
orto manually tune down or up
the frequency band.
CD: Press
orto select the previous or next CD.
18.CD door:Insert a CD label side
up.
REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear seat controls allow the middle 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.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.
2.Seek:Press
orto access
the previous or next station,
selection or track.
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.
VOLUME MEDIA
MEMSEEK
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5.Volume:Press + to increase and—to decrease volume levels. From
the rear seat controls, volume cannot be set higher than the front seat
setting.
6.Media:Push to toggle between AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD or CD
changer mode (if equipped).
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.
•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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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 4.75 in (12
cm) 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.
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Seat Entertainment DVD
System which allows you to watch DVDs, play music CDs and to plug in
and play video game systems. Please review this material to become
familiar with the system features and safety information.
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•DVD/AUX
DVD player / Auxiliary line input (if equipped)
Memory preset control
In radio mode, press the MEMORY
control successively to scroll
through the memory presets in AM,
FM1 or FM2.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash six CD player, press the
MEMORY control to select the next disc in the compact disc changer.
Play will begin with the first track.
Seek function
The SEEK control has varying
functions depending on which mode
is enabled.
In radio mode (AM, FM1, FM2):
Press the
control to find the next station down the frequency band.
Press the
control to find the next station up the frequency band.
In tape mode (if equipped), press the
control to access the previous
selection or
for the next selection.
In single CD mode (if equipped), press the
control to access the
previous track or
for the next track.
If equipped with an in-dash six CD player, press the
control to
access the previous track or
to select the next track of the current
disc.
In AUX/DVD mode, the SEEK control is not operational.
VOLUME MEDIA
MEMSEEK
VOLUME MEDIA
MEMSEEK
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