2006 FORD RANGER audio

6.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to toggle through the following
modes and use
/to make
adjustment in those modes.
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
MENUto 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.
Bass:Press
MENUto decrease/increase the bass setting.
Treble:Press
MENUto decrease/increase the treble setting.
Balance:Press
MENUto adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
Fade:Press
MENUto adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
Next/previous directory:In MP3 mode, press MENU
/to go to
the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU to access this
feature. Use
MENUto select flat file mode or directory mode.
Track #/normal music name/file name:Press MENU to access and
use
/to scroll through MP3 display options (track #, normal music
name or file name).
7.TUNE/DISC:Press to manually go down/up (
/) the radio
frequency, select the previous/next CD or to select various settings in
menu mode.
8.TEXT:In MP3 music name/file name mode, press to view the next 12
characters in the MP3 music name/filename of the current MP3 track and
directory.
9.SHUFF (Shuffle):Press to play
the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in
random order. In MP3 directory
mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random
order.
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10.Compression (Audiophile
audios only):In CD/MP3 modes,
press to bring loud and soft
passages together for a more consistent listening level.
11.REPEAT:Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12.FF (Fast forward):Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
13.REW (Rewind):Press to
manually reverse in a CD track.
14.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press
the desired memory preset.
15.SEEK/TRACK:In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press
/
to access the previous/next strong station or track. In MP3 directory
mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current directory.
16.SCAN:In radio, CD and MP3
flat file mode, press for a brief
sampling of radio stations or
CD/MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory mode, press to hear a brief sampling of
all tracks in the current directory. Press again to stop.
17.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
18.LOAD:Press to load a CD. To load a CD/MP3 disc to a specific slot,
press LOAD and select the slot number by pressing the memory preset
buttons. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs.
19.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side up.
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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.
Tremor IV CD/MP3 audio system (if equipped)
1.EJ (CD eject):To eject an
individual CD, press CD and select
the correct slot number by pressing
the Memory Preset buttons. Press
and hold EJ (eject) to eject all
loaded CDs.
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TREB (treble):PressTUNEto decrease/increase the treble
levels.
BAL (Balance):Press
TUNEto adjust the audio between the
left and right speakers.
FADE:Press
TUNEto adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
Flat file/directory mode:In MP3 mode, press
TUNEto select
Flat file mode or Directory mode.
Track number/normal music name/file name:Press
TUNEto
view by track number, music name or file name.
9.ON/OFF/VOL (Volume):Press
to turn the system ON/OFF. Turn to
adjust the volume levels.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the
ignition is turned back on.
10.SCAN:In radio, CD and MP3
flat file mode, press for a brief
sampling of radio stations or
CD/MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory
mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current
directory. Press again to stop.
11.REPEAT:Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12.FF (fast forward):Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
13.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset
button.
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14.MUTE:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
15.REW (rewind):Press to
manually reverse a CD track.
16.SEEK:In radio, CD and MP3
flat file mode, press
/to
access the previous/next strong
station or track. In MP3 directory mode, press to select the next/previous
track in the current directory.
17.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
18.LOAD:To load a CD/MP3 disc
to a specific slot, press LOAD and
select the slot number by pressing
the Memory Preset buttons. Press
and hold LOAD to autoload up to
six discs.
19.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side
up.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
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
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Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•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. Dirty, warped
or damaged CDs, 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 authorized dealer for further
information.
Audio system warranty and service:Refer to theWarranty Guide
for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your
dealer or qualified technician.
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3.0L and 4.0L engines (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 40A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
2 40A** Amplifier (Tremor audio system
only)
3 40A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
4 — Not used
5 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
6 — Not used
7 40A** Starter solenoid
8 — Not used
9 40A** Ignition switch
10 — Not used
11 30A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Engine sensors
12 — Not used
13 30A** Blower motor (climate control)
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A
Air cleaner filter ...............235–236
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................78
and child safety seats ..............80
description ................................78
disposal ......................................83
driver airbag ..............................81
indicator light ...........................82
operation ...................................81
passenger airbag .......................81
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................83
Ambulance packages ....................9
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................213
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................139
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........18, 20, 23, 27, 30
Automatic transmission ............142
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................143
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
fluid, specification ..................243
Auxiliary power point .................50
Axle
lubricant specifications ..240, 243
refill capacities ........................237
traction lok ..............................141
B
Battery .......................................211
acid, treating emergencies .....211
jumping a disabled battery ....178
maintenance-free ....................211
replacement, specifications ...236
servicing ..................................211Bed extender ..............................55
BeltMinder ...................................73
Brakes ........................................139
anti-lock ...................................139
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................139
fluid, checking and adding ....231
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
fluid, specifications .........240, 243
lubricant specifications ..240, 243
parking ....................................140
shift interlock ..........................142
Bulbs ............................................43
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....237
Cargo area shade ........................55
Cargo net .....................................55
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................170
Child safety restraints ................88
child safety belts ......................88
Child safety seats ........................92
attaching with tether straps ....96
in front seat ..............................93
in rear seat ................................93
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............193
instrument panel ....................196
interior .....................................196
plastic parts ............................195
safety belts ..............................196
washing ....................................192
waxing .....................................192
wheels ......................................193
wiper blades ............................195
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