2005 FORD SUPER DUTY CD player

Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume (if equipped):Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU to access and use
//SEEKto adjust.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to “Setting the
clock” in theDriver Controlschapter.
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
//SEEKto 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.
Clean tape reminder:After 20 hours of cassette operation, the radio
will notify you that it is time to clean the cassette player head. After
cleaning the player head, you can clear the reminder through menu
control and selecting YES.
5.AUX:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
6.Tape eject:Press to eject a tape.
7.Text:In CD mode, displays track
title, artist name, and disc title (if
available).
8.Shuffle:Press to play CD tracks
in random order.
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•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.
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
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A
Accessory delay ..........................60
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................108–109
and child safety seats ............110
description ..............................109
disposal ....................................112
driver air bag ..........................111
indicator light .........................112
operation .................................111
passenger air bag ...................111
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................113
Air cleaner filter ...............278, 280
Air conditioning ..........................37
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................255
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................181
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 22, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............184
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................186
fluid, adding ............................273
fluid, checking ........................273
fluid, refill capacities ..............281
fluid, specification ..................287
Auxiliary power point .................58
Axle
lubricant specifications ..283, 287
refill capacities ........................281
traction lok ..............................183
B
Battery .......................................253acid, treating emergencies .....253
jumping a disabled battery ....221
maintenance-free ....................253
replacement, specifications ...280
servicing ..................................253
BeltMinder .................................104
Brakes ........................................181
anti-lock ...................................181
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............181
fluid, checking and adding ....272
fluid, refill capacities ..............281
fluid, specifications .........283, 287
lubricant specifications ..283, 287
parking ....................................182
shift interlock ..........................184
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....281
Cassette tape player .......20, 22, 25
Cell phone use ............................67
Certification Label ....................294
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................120
attaching with tether straps ..124
in front seat ............................122
in rear seat ..............................122
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............239
instrument panel ....................241
interior .....................................241
interior trim ............................241
plastic parts ............................240
safety belts ..............................241
washing ....................................238
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