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High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)
Door ajar:Displays when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Low fuel:Displays when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Check fuel cap:Displays when the
fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this display on may cause the
Service engine soon warning light to
come on. Refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Check gauge:Displays when any of
the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The fuel gauge is at or near empty.
Trans Fault:Displays when a
transmission problem has been
detected and shifting may be
restricted. If the light remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
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Engine oil pressure gauge:
Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal
operating range (between“L”and
“H”). If the needle falls below the
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle
checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The arrow next to the fuel pump
icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
For more information, refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
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Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
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.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:This control currently not
supported.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order on the selected CD.
8.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
9.Repeat:Press to repeat the
current CD track.
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Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
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.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
5.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
6.Tape eject:Press to eject a tape.
7.Text:This control currently not
supported.
8.Shuffle:Press to play CD tracks
in random order on the selected CD.
9.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
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Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Ambiance(Available on Audiophile radios only): This feature gives the
feeling of“being there”to your music, creating increased clarity as well
as an open and spacious feel to the music. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
to turn on/off. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease
the level of ambiance.
Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile radios only):
Use
//SEEK, SEEKselect and optimize sound for ALL
SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
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.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
RDS(Available on Audiophile radios only): 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. RDS (only
available in FM mode) must be activated to access the Traffic, Find and
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MP3 Track/Folder Mode:In Track Mode, pressSEEKto scroll
through all tracks on the disc. In Folder mode, press
SEEKto
scroll through the main folder and any subfolders. Only tracks within the
selected folder are accessible.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
Repeat:Press to repeat the current CD track.
Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile radios only):
Use
//SEEK, SEEKselect and optimize sound for ALL
SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEKto turn on/off.
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.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the hours/minutes.
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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.
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.
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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.
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