2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Owners Manual

AUDIO SYSTEMS
Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system
WARNING: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 driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped)
may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until
any door is opened.
1.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side
up. With the ignition on, the radio
will begin to play a CD once
inserted. If the ignition and audio system are off, press CD prior to
inserting a disc. Do not force a disc into the system as damage could
result.
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2.CD eject:Press to eject a CD. If
the disc is not removed within the
allotted time, the system will
automatically reload the CD and begin play.Note:The eject function will
work when the ignition and audio systems are turned off.
3.BASS:Press BASS; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of bass
output.
TREB (Treble):Press TREB; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of treble
output.
4.BAL (Balance):Press BAL; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
FADE:Press FADE; then press
SEL-TEXTto shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
5.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media, or turn the
volume control to adjust the volume.
6.SEL/TEXT:Use with Bass,
Treble, Balance, Fade and other
menu functions.
TEXT:TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
Audiophile radio is quipped 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.
7.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RBDS on/off. Use SEL to
toggle RBDS on/off. Press MENU
again to access Program type mode or Show Type/Name mode. (MENU
must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to the next RBDS mode.)
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RBDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RBDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for
a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
With RBDS 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 RBDS is enabled. Press and hold MENU until SHOW
XX appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto select NAME or
TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU repeatedly until
COMP (compression) is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto enable
the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed.
Press
SEL-TEXTagain to disable the feature when COMPRESS
ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will appear in the
display.
Occupancy mode:(Available only on Audiophile audios): Press MENU
repeatedly 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 repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display.
Press
SEL-TEXTto 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.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
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Press MENU to access andSEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
Dolby:Works in tape mode to reduces tape noise and hiss. Press MENU
until DOLBY XX appears in the display. Press SEL/TEXT to toggle
ON/OFF.
The Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand 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.
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12.REW (Rewind):Press to
rewind in tape or CD mode.
FF (Fast forward):Press to fast
forward in tape or CD mode.
13.SCAN:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of radio stations,
selections or CD tracks. Press again
to stop.
14.SHUF (Shuffle):Press to play
the tracks on the current CD in
random order. Press again to stop.
15.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
16.AM/FM:Press to toggle
between AM/FM1/FM2 modes.
17.Tape eject:Press to eject the
tape.
18.CD/TAPE:Press to toggle
between CD and TAPE mode. In
radio mode, the CD icon will appear
in the display if a CD is loaded into the system.
19.SAT:Your system may be
equipped with Satellite Ready
capability. The kit to enable the
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.
20.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
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Audiophile AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system
WARNING: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 driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition is turned off or until any door is opened.
1.CD slot:To insert a CD, press
LOAD. Wait to insert a CD until the
system displays LOAD CD #. With
the ignition on, the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted. If the
ignition and audio system are off, press CD prior to inserting a disc. Do
not force a disc into the system as damage could result.
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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.
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.
4.MUTE:Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media or turn the volume
control to adjust the volume.
5.Eject:Press to eject CD(s) when
the ignition is on or off. Numbers
will illuminate in the display
indicating which CD slots are loaded with CDs. To eject a specific CD,
press eject and the corresponding preset number. If no preset is
selected, the system will eject the currently selected CD. Press and hold
to eject all loaded discs.
Note:If the CD is not removed within approximately 15 seconds, the
system will reload the disc and begin play if the system is on.
6.BASS:Press BASS; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of bass
output.
TREB (Treble):Press TREB; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of treble
output.
7.BAL (Balance):Press BAL; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
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FADE:Press FADE; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
8.SEL-TEXT:Use with Bass,
Treble, Balance, Fade and other
menu functions.
TEXT:TEXT 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.
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.
In FM mode, with RDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is
displayed. One of the various program types will appear.
Press
SEL-TEXTto 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 and hold MENU until SHOW
XX appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto 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.
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
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