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AM/FM stereo cassette, CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)
1.CD eject:Press to eject the CD.
2.CLK (Clock):Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
MENUto
adjust the hours/minutes.
Press CLK to display the time of day when the ignition is off.
3.MUTE:Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media.
4.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to toggle through the following
modes and use
/to make
adjustment in those modes.
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16.Scan:In radio mode, scan
through the available stations. In
tape mode, you may set SCAN on or
off. If activated, the player will scan the tape and plays a short
Introduction of each song. In CD and MP3 flat file mode, you may set the
scan on or off. If activated, the system will scan through each track. In
MP3 directory mode, you may set scan on or off. If activated, the system
will scan in the current directory.
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.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already in the system, the
disc will begin play.
19.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side
up.
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.
20.Cassette slot:Insert a cassette, facing to the right.
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Premium/Audiophile In-dash CD6/MP3 disc Pioneer audio system
(if equipped)
1.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
2.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If a
CD is already in the system, the disc
will start playing.
3.EJ(CD eject): Press to eject the
CD. Press and hold to eject all CDs.
4.CLK (Clock):Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
MENUto
adjust the hours/minutes. Press CLK
to display the time when the ignition is off.
5.MUTE:Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media.
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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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2.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If a
CD is already present in the system,
the disc will begin play.
3.CLK (Clock):Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR/SELECT MINUTE is
displayed. Press TUNE (
/)to
adjust the hours/minutes.
Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.
4.TUNE:In radio mode, press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency, or to access another CD.
Also use in menu mode to select various settings.
5.TEXT:In MP3 music name/file
name mode, press to view the next
12 characters in the MP3 music
name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
6.SHUF (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.
7.COMP (Compression):In
CD/MP3 modes, press to bring soft
and loud passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
8.MENU:Press MENU to toggle
through the following modes
and
TUNEto make
adjustments in these 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
TUNEto 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. Press
TUNEagain to disengage.
BASS:Press
TUNEto decrease/increase the bass levels.
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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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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp system is in the OFF position or parking lamp position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the ignition is in the ON
position and the headlamp control is
in either of the following positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the foglamps.
When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not operate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control up or down to
adjust the intensity of the panel
lighting.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
DIM
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)
The courtesy lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn (front) 2 3457 AK (amber)
Side marker lamps 2 194 NA
Headlamps 2 9007
Fog lamps (if
equipped)2
9145 or H11 (STX)
Hi-mount brake lamp 1 922
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