2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA audio

Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD
sound system (if equipped)
1.CD slot:To insert a CD, press
LOAD. When the system is ready,
insert a CD, label side up.
2.SEEK:Press to access the
next/previous radio station or CD
track. Press and hold to
advance/reverse in the current CD track.
3.TUNE/CAT:Press to manually go
up or down the radio frequency.
TEXT is only available when
equipped with Satellite radio. Your system may be equipped with
Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available
through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the
dealer installed kit.Check with your authorized dealer for
availability.
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9.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RDS on/off.
Use
SEL-TEXTto toggle
RDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show
Type mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to
the next RDS mode.)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
With RDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is displayed.
One of the various program types will appear. Press
SEL-TEXT
to scroll through music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a
station playing the requested music category.
Show TYPE:Selects between displaying the station’s call letters or
music format when RDS is enabled. Press MENU until SHOW XX appears
in the display. Press to select NAME or TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto enable the
compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL
control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.
When activated, the compression icon will illuminate in the display.
Occupancy mode(Available on Audiophile audios only): Press MENU
until occupancy mode appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto
select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy mode.
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
SEL-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.
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16.SHUF (Shuffle) /SCAN:Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of
radio stations or CD tracks on the current CD. 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.
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.
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.
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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.
•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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Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal. This will
not erase your vehicle’s
previously set speed.
•Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn the speed
control or the ignition off, your
speed control set speed memory is
erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use
extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off
the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of
their vehicle. Only use steering wheel controls and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Audio control features
In Radio mode:
•Press NEXT to select the next
preset station within the current
radio band.
In Tape mode:
•Press NEXT to listen to the next
selection on the tape.
In CD mode:
•Press NEXT to listen to the next
track on the disc.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 10A Ignition (START) - Starter relay
coil, DTRS
2 7.5A Power mirrors, Door lock
switches, Mirror switch, Keypad
switch, Decklid switch, DDM,
Cluster
3 5A Ignition (START) - Audio mute,
Police PDB (Police vehicles only)
4 10A LCM (switch illumination),
Autolamp sensor
5 7.5A Ignition (ON/ACC) - LCM
6 7.5A LCM
7 10A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Wiper
module
8 10A Electronic Automatic Temperature
Control (EATC) module (vehicles
equipped with EATC only)
9 7.5A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Door lock
switch illumination, Heated seat
switch illumination, Moon roof,
Overhead console, Radio,
Antenna, Electrochromatic mirror,
Window relay coil (non-Police
vehicles only), Window and
decklid relay coil and Police
ON/ACC relay coil (Police vehicles
only)
10 15A Hazards (non-Police vehicles
only)
20A Hazards (Police vehicles only)
11 15A Ignition (ON) - Turn signals
12 15A Audio
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 20A* Audio (Subwoofer)
25A* Tray lamps (Police vehicles only)
13 20A* Instrument panel power point
14 20A* Stop lamp switch
15 15A* Police accessory battery feed 1
(Police vehicles only)
16 20A* Heated seats, Police accessory
battery feed 2 (Police vehicles
only)
17 10A* Commercial R/A
18 10A* Commercial R/A
19 15A* Injectors
20 15A* PCM
21 15A* Powertrain loads and sensors
22 20A* Police PDB outputs (Police
vehicles only)
23 20A* Police PDB outputs (Police
vehicles only)
24 10A* Heated mirrors, Rear defrost
indicator
101 40A** Blower relay feed
102 50A** Cooling fan
103 50A** Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box
feed #1, I/P fuses 10, 12, 14, 16
and 18
104 50A** Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box
feed #2, I/P fuses 2, 4, 6, 8, 19, 21,
23 and 25
105 30A** Starter relay feed
106 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module (Pump)
107 40A** Rear defroster relay feed
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................181
Air cleaner filter ...............263–264
Air conditioning ..........................35
Air suspension ...........................186
description ..............................186
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................121, 130
and child safety seats ............123
description ......................121, 130
disposal ....................................133
driver airbag ....................123, 131
indicator light .................130, 132
operation .........................123, 131
passenger airbag .............123, 131
side airbag ...............................130
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................241
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................181
Anti-theft system ..................95, 99
arming the system ..................100
disarming a triggered
system .....................................100
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
fluid, specification ..................266
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........266
refill capacities ........................266traction lok ..............................186
B
Battery .......................................239
acid, treating emergencies .....239
jumping a disabled battery ....211
maintenance-free ....................239
replacement, specifications ...264
servicing ..................................239
Belt-Minder.............................116
Booster seats .............................134
Brakes ................................180–181
anti-lock ...................................181
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................182
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
fluid, specifications .................266
lubricant specifications ..........266
shift interlock ..................187–188
Bulbs ............................................44
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....266
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............133
child safety belts ....................133
Child safety seats ......................137
attaching with tether straps ..141
in front seat ............................138
in rear seat ..............................138
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................229
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