2010 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner's Manuals

1.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side
up. With the ignition on, the radio
will begin to play a CD once inserted.
With the ignition off, the CD control must be pressed before inserting the
disc. Failure may result in damage to the CD and/or audio system.
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 is 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
radio 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.
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
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7.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RDS ON/OFF. Press
SEL-TEXTto switch RDS ON
or 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 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 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
compression status is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTcontrol to
enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed.
Press
SEL-TEXTcontrol again to disable the feature when
COMPRESS ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will
appear in the display.
Occupancy mode(Available only on Premium sound audios): Press
MENU repeatedly until occupancy mode appears in the display.
Press
SEL-TEXTto select ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEATS or
REAR SEATS 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 switch ON or 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
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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 repeatedly to access and use
SEL/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-TEXTto
switchONorOFF.
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.
Setting the clock:Press MENU repeatedly until SET HOURS or SET
MINUTES is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto manually
decrease/increase the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage
clock mode.
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.
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
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.
10.Side 1–2:Press to access the
next side of the cassette tape. The
display will indicate whether TAPE
1orTAPE2isplaying.
11.SEEK:Press to access the
next/previous radio station, tape
selection or 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 switch
between AM/FM1/FM2 modes.
17.Tape eject:Press to eject the
tape.
18.CD/TAPE:Press to switch
between CD and TAPE mode. In
radio and tape 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 dealer. Detailed satellite
instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
20.On/Off/Volume:Press 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.REWFF34
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AM/FM Premium sound satellite compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD
sound system (if equipped)
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.
1.CD slot:To insert a CD, press
LOAD. Wait to insert a CD until the
system displays LOAD CD #. 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.
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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.
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 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.
FADE:Press FADE; then press
SEL-TEXTto shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
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8.SEL-TEXT:Use with Bass,
Treble, Balance, Fade and other
menu functions.
TEXT: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.
9.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RDS ON/OFF.
Use
SEL-TEXTto switch
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(if equipped): Press MENU until occupancy mode
appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto select ALL SEATS,
DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS occupancy mode.
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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 turn ON or 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:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto increase/decrease the
hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to select a specific CD to
play.
11.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition 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 6 discs.
Note:Ensure that the system is ready to accept the CD. Do not force
the disc into the CD slot as damage could result.
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