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16.Scan:Press for a brief sampling
of radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
17.Disc tune:Radio: Press
orto manually tune down or up
the radio frequency band.
CD:Press
to select the previous track orto select the next track
on the CD.
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 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
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.
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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 4.75 inch (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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A
Air conditioning ..........................45
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Air suspension ...........................115
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................113
Audio system
(see Radio) ................30, 32, 35, 39
Automatic transmission ............118
fluid, adding ............................185
fluid, checking ........................185
fluid, refill capacities ..............223
fluid, specification ..................213
Auxiliary power point .................54
Axle ............................130, 164, 204
lubricant specifications ..........213
refill capacities ........................222
B
Battery .......................................180
charging system warning
light ............................................21
jumping a disabled battery ....147
voltage gauge ............................26
BeltMinder ...................................75
Brakes ............................93, 99, 164
adjustment ..............................167
anti-lock ...........................113–114
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........21, 114
brake warning light ..................21
fluid, checking and adding ...167,
179
fluid, specifications .................213
parking ......................95, 102, 168
Bulbs ............................................49C
Cassette tape player ...................39
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............188
CD-single premium .........30, 32, 35
Cell phone use ............................54
Child safety restraints ................80
child safety belts ......................80
Child safety seats ........................83
attaching with tether straps ....86
in front seat ..............................84
in rear seat ................................84
tether anchorage hardware .....86
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................80
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................159
engine compartment ..............159
exterior ....................................161
instrument panel ....................160
interior .....................................160
interior trim ............................160
plastic parts ............................160
washing ....................................158
waxing .....................................158
wheels ......................................159
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......44–45
Clutch ................................122, 184
adjusting ..................................184
fluid ..........................................184
operation while driving ..........122
specifications ..........................213
Controls
power seat .................................68
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