2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR radio controls

SELto enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is
displayed. Press
SELagain to disable the feature when
COMPRESS ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will
appear in the display.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press
SELto
toggle 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.
When activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display when
any of the preset controls are pressed.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and use
SELto adjust the volume setting.
The level will appear in the display.
Note:The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately
10 seconds, at which time the display will return to the previous mode.
You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock. Refer
toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set
the time.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
11.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition turned off,
you may press the volume control to
momentarily view the clock.
12.CD:Press to enter CD mode if a CD is already present in the system.
In radio mode, the CD icon will appear in the display if a CD is loaded
into the system.
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The Dolby
noise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Armrest (if equipped):If your vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat
Audio controls, this feature will be listed in Menu mode.
Press
SEL-TEXTto toggle ON/OFF. When the feature is turned
ON, rear seat passengers can adjust the settings of the front audio stem.
For further information, refer toRear Console Audio Controls (if
equipped)later in this chapter.
Note:The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately
10 seconds, at which time the display will return to the previous mode.
You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
clock. Refer toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on
how to set the time.
8.Cassette:Insert a cassette facing to the right.
9.TUNE:Press to manually go up
or down the radio frequency.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
10.Side 1–2:Press to access the
next side of the cassette tape. The
display will indicate whether TAPE
1 or TAPE 2 is playing.
11.SEEK:Press to access the
next/previous radio station, tape
selection or CD track. Press and
hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track.
12.REW (Rewind):Press to
rewind in tape or CD mode.
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MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. PressSEL-TEXT
to toggle 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.
When activated, AUTOSET will appear in the display when any of the
preset controls are pressed.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and use
SEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock. Refer
toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set
the time.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
11.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition and audio
system off, you may press the
volume control to momentarily view the clock.
12.LOAD:Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a specific preset to
load in that particular slot. Available
slots are indicated by small flashing indicators in the display. When the
system is ready to accept a disc, LOAD CD X will appear in the display.
Load the CD. Press and hold to autoload up to six discs.
Note:Ensure that the system is ready to accept the CD and do not try
to force the disc into the CD slot as damage could result.
13.AM/FM:Press repeatedly to
toggle between AM/FM1/FM2 mode.
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14.CD:Press to enter CD mode.
Press CD and a preset to select a
specific CD to play.
15.SAT:SAT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Check
with your authorized dealer for availability.
16.SHUF/SCAN:Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations
or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
SHUF (Shuffle):Press and hold to play the CD tracks in random order
for the CD currently being played. Press again to stop.
Rear console audio controls (if equipped)
•NEXT:Press to access the next
radio memory preset, the next
CD track or the next tape
selection.
•VOL:Press the up arrow to
increase the volume or the down
arrow to decrease the volume.
•MODE:Press to toggle through
AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if
equipped) modes.
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
Radio reception factors:There are three factors that can affect radio
reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from a 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.
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Press VOICE briefly (on your steering wheel controls) and the voice
icon
appears on the Navigation display. Press the REPEAT button or
arrow on your steering wheel controls to hear the previous command
repeated from the navigation system.
The voice activated command feature will not operate if a map DVD is
not inserted into the navigation DVD unit.
At any time, you may say these commands to change modes:
•Radio•Audio on
•AM•Audio off
•FM1•Power off
•FM2•CD Changer (if equipped)
•CD•DVD (if equipped)
•Power on
During normal radio operation, you may say:
•Seek up•Seek down
Disc operation commands you may say when using a rear seat DVD (if
equipped):
•Track up•Track down
•Previous track•Disc up
•Disc down•Next disc
•Previous disc
During CDDJ or in-dash CD play, you may say:
•Track up•Track down
•Previous track•Disc up
•Next disc•Disc down
•Previous disc
To change the screen display, you may say the following commands:
•Screen off•Screen day mode
•Day mode on•Screen night mode
•Night mode on•Screen auto mode
•Auto mode on
Note:If you say “Screen off”, you must touch the screen in order to
activate the screen again. The screen will not turn on again with a voice
command.
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Tune adjust
Press TUNE to manually move
down/up (
/) the frequency
band.
In CD mode, press TRACK to select
the previous/next (
/).
Autoset memory preset
Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips
when you travel between cities with different radio stations.
Starting autoset memory preset
1. Select a frequency band using
AM/FM1/FM2.
2. Press AUTO SET.
3. When the first six strong stations
are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start
playing.
If there are less than six strong
stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory preset
controls will all store the last strong station available.
To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set
memory stations, press the AUTO SET again.
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
87.9
89.9 98.1
98.5 106.3 107.9
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Fade: Allows you to adjust the
amount of sound emitted from the
front and rear speakers.
Balance: Allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right
and left speakers.
SCV(Speed Compensated Volume):
Automatically compensates for road
wind and noise. Refer toSpeed
compensated volumeearlier in this
chapter.
DSP Occupancy mode:Use to
optimize the sound based upon the
occupants in the vehicle. Select
from ALL SEATS, REAR SEATS or
DRIVER SEAT.
Setting memory preset stations
The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM1/FM2 touch controls.
2. Select a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset until the sound returns. The
frequency will appear in the preset.
CNTR
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Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear center console incorporates the following features:
•utility compartment
•auxiliary power point (if equipped)
•remote radio/climate controls (if equipped)
•remote seat adjustment (if equipped)
Remote seat adjustment
The rear passenger can move the
front passenger seat forward or
backward using the control located
in the rear center console.
Move the control forward or
backward to move front passenger
seat.
Remote seat adjustment lockout
The window lockout control, located
on the drivers door, will also lockout
the remote seat adjustment. To lock
out the remote seat adjustment
feature, press the right side of the
control. Press the left side to
restore the remote seat adjustment
control.
POWER WINDOWS
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
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