Ford 2000 Escort, 1999 Escort Owner's Manual
Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 16
Seating and safety restraints 60
Starting and driving
Starting 84
Driving 89
Roadside emergencies 105
Servicing
Maintenance and care 125
Capacities and specifications 175
Customer assistance 182
Reporting safety defects 193
Index 194
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1
Introduction
The following warning may be required by California law:
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section on Warnings.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer to Seating
and safety restraints for more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
2
Introduction
WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
3
Introduction
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Traction Control
Non-Petroleum Based
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/Rear
4
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Window Lockout
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
MAX
MIN
Introduction
Child Safety Door
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Lock/Unlock
Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
Battery Acid
or Sparks
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
Maintain Correct Fluid
Level
Jack
5
Instrumentation
Foglamp control *
(pg. 42)
Headlamp/
turn signal control
(pg. 41)
MIRROR
L
FUEL
FILL
LOW
FUEL
1
/
2
EF
Instrument cluster
(pg. 8)
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50
100
40
80
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30
CH
0 00113
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THEFT
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100
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6
3
RPMx1000
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1
7
8
Power side
view mirrors*
(pg. 17)
Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 16)
6
Speed control*
(pg. 43)
Driver air bag
(pg. 72)
Windshield wiper/
washer control
(pg. 48)
F
MIST
OFF
IN
Instrumentation
Passenger air bag
(pg. 72)
SEEK
TRACK
TUNE
DISCS
AM
FM
SCAN
VOL
PUSH ON
SIDE 1-2
LO
EJ
1
PREMIUM SOUND
DOLBY B NR
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HI
Climate controls
(pg. 36)
COMP
MAX
A/C
REW
A/C
SHUF
H
TAPE
CD
M
BASS
BAL
TREB
+
FADE
R.DEF
FF
OFF
Electronic sound system
(pg. 18)
*if equipped
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Instrumentation
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Base instrument cluster
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km/h
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60
0000000
1
/
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EF
FUEL FILL
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10
SERVICE
ENGINE
LOW
FUEL
SOON
BRAKE
ABS
!
P
ZX2 coupe instrument cluster
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+–
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FUEL
FUEL
FILL
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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!
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BRAKE
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+–
ABS
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RPMx1000
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7
8
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early reminder of a
low fuel condition indicated on the
LOW
fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in
this chapter for more information).
FUEL
When refueling, after the light
comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the
advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must
be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also
illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.
8
Service engine soon
Instrumentation
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD
II). The OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is
first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service
Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional
vehicle service is required.
If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced
at the first available opportunity.
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Instrumentation
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. Also illuminates if the
parking brake is engaged. If the
brake warning lamp does not
illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately.
Shift indicator light (if equipped)
P !
BRAKE
To maximize fuel economy, the shift
indicator light illuminates when the
manual transmission should be
shifted to the next highest gear.
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Instrumentation
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the light does not
illuminate momentarily at start up,
remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake
system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake
warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care
chapter.
ABS
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Refer to Anti-theft system in the
Controls and features chapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
THEFT
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Instrumentation
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the
oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance
and care chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and
safety restraints chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
60
70
100
120
80
0000000
0 0 0
80
140
160
180
200
90
100
120
CH
110
+–
THEFT
LOW
FUEL
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
1
/
EF
FUEL FILL
!
P
BRAKE
50
20
10
30
40
40
20
MPH
km/h
60
2
ABS
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Instrumentation
ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges
60 70
50
60
20
MPH
100
80
0000000
0 00
LOW
FUEL
FUEL
FILL
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
1
/
2
EF
!P
BRAKE
CH
+–
ABS
20
40
30
40
10
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. The ignition
should be in the OFF position while
the vehicle is being refueled. When
the gauge first indicates empty,
there is a small amount of reserve
fuel in the tank. When refueling the
vehicle from an empty indication,
the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised
capacity due to the reserve fuel.
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120
140
km/h
160
90
100
180
120
110
THEFT
4
5
1
/
6
7
8
2
3
RPMx1000
2
1
EF
FUEL
FILL
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the “H” and “C”). If it
enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine immediately and let the
engine cool. Refer to Engine
coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
CH
13
Instrumentation
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
60 70
40
50
100
80
120
80
140
90
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
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20
10
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20
MPH
0000
Tachometer (if equipped)
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer in the red zone may damage
the engine.
THEFT
Instrumentation
4
5
6
7
2
3
RPMx1000
1
8
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Controls and features
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp
and parklamp operation.
Coupe
• Rotate up to brighten.
• Rotate down to dim.
Sedan
• Rotate left to brighten
• Rotate right to dim
The dome lamp will not illuminate if the panel dimmer/dome lamp
control is switched to OFF.
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Controls and features
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side
view mirrors.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select L to adjust the left mirror
or R to adjust the right mirror.
MIRRORS
L R
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
MIRRORS
L R
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
open the trunk.
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Controls and features
USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM Stereo/Cassette
AM
FM
SEEK
SCAN
TUNE
VOL
PUSH ON
1
SIDE 1-2
LO
EJ
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HI
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
DOLBY B NR
REW
MAX
A/C
A/C
H
TAPE
M
BASS
BAL
TREB
+
FADE
R.DEF
FF
OFF
VOL
PUSH ON
Turn control to raise or lower
volume.
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VOL
PUSH ON
Controls and features
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. If you wish to maintain your preset
volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before
switching off the ignition.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio modes.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM
or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1
or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM
AM
FM
FM
AM/FM select in tape mode
Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio
mode.
SEEK
TUNE
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Controls and features
Tune adjust in radio mode
• Press the to move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable
station is located there). Hold
the
frequencies quickly.
• Press the to move to the next
frequency up the band (whether
or not a listenable station is
located there). Hold
Seek function
The seek function control works in
radio or tape mode.
to move through the
for quick movement.
SEEK
TUNE
SEEK
TUNE
Seek function in radio mode
• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.
• Press
to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.
Seek function in tape mode
• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.
• Press
to listen to the next selection on the tape.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio or
tape mode.
SEEK
SCAN
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TUNE
Controls and features
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.
Scan function in tape mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s
first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the
tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.
Radio station memory preset
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).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with
the AM/FM select control.
AM
FM
2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more
information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset
control until the sound returns,
1
SIDE 1-2
23456
indicating the station is held in
memory on the control you selected.
Bass/treble adjust
• The bass adjust control allows
you to increase or decrease the
BASS TREB
audio system’s bass output.
• The treble adjust control allows
–+
you to increase or decrease the
audio system’s treble output.
BAL
FADE
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Controls and features
Speaker balance/fade adjust
• Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and
left speakers.
BASS TREB
• Press the BAL control. Toggle
–+
between the + and — control to
adjust the speaker sound.
• Speaker sound can be adjusted
BAL
FADE
between the front and rear
speakers.
• Press the FADE control. Toggle between the + and — control to
adjust the speaker sound.
Inserting a tape
Push only slightly when inserting a
cassette tape (with the open edge
EJ
DOLBY B NR
REW
to the right). A cassette deck
loading mechanism pulls the tape in
the rest of the way.
You can switch from radio to tape play by inserting a tape into the
cassette deck.
Tape play select
FF
Insert a tape to begin tape play.
Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to
the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest
of the way.
Rewind
The rewind control works in tape
mode.
• In tape mode, radio play will
continue until rewind is stopped
(with the TAPE control) or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
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REW
FF
Fast forward
The fast forward control works in
tape mode.
• In the tape mode, tape direction
will automatically reverse when
the end of the tape is reached.
Tape side select
Press this control to play the
alternate side of a tape.
Controls and features
REW
FF
1
SIDE 1-2
Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.
EJ
DOLBY B NR
REW
DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbyt noise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.
Press the
(and deactivate) Dolbyt noise
reduction.
Dolbyt noise reduction
manufactured under license from
Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
control to activate
2
FF
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Controls and features
Setting the clock
To set the hour, press the hour (h)
control and press :
• (+) to increase hour and
H
12:
• (−) to decrease hour
M
To set the minute, press the minute
(m) control and press:
• (+) to increase minutes and
• (−) to decrease minutes.
H
M
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/ Premium Sound
(Radio Controlled CD Changer Compatible)
H
TAPE
CD
M
BASS
FF
SEEK
TRACK
TUNE
DISCS
AM
FM
SCAN
VOL
PUSH ON
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PREMIUM SOUND
DOLBY B NR
REW
+
:01
+
TREB
+
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SIDE 1-2
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HI
MAX
A/C
SHUF
OFF
A/C
BAL
FADE
R.DEF
Volume/power control
Controls and features
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Turn control to raise or lower
volume.
VOL
PUSH ON
VOL
PUSH ON
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. If you wish to maintain your preset
volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before
switching off the ignition.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio, tape and CD modes (if
equipped).
AM
FM
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM
or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1
AM
FM
or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in tape mode
Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.
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Controls and features
AM/FM select in CD mode
Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.
You can switch from CD play to tape play by simply inserting a tape into
the cassette deck.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio or
CD mode (if equipped).
Tune adjust in radio mode
SEEK
TRACK
TUNE
DISCS
• Press the to move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable
SEEK
TRACK
station is located there). Hold the
control to move through the
frequencies quickly.
TUNE
DISCS
• Press the right side of the control
to move to the next frequency up
the band (whether or not a
listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.
Tune adjust for CD mode (if equipped)
• Press the to select the
previous disc in the CD changer.
(Play will begin on the first track
SEEK
TRACK
of the disc unless the CD changer
is in shuffle mode. Refer to
Shuffle feature for more
TUNE
DISCS
information. Hold the control to
continue reversing through the
disc.
• Press
to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control
to fast-forward through the remaining discs.
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Controls and features
Seek function
The seek function control works in
radio, tape or CD mode (if
equipped).
SEEK
TRACK
TUNE
DISCS
Seek function in radio mode
• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency
band.
• Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.
Seek function in tape mode
• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.
• Press
to listen to the next selection on the tape.
Seek function in CD mode (if equipped)
• Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If a
selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you
press
, the CD changer will replay that selection from the
beginning.
• Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc.
After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current
disc will automatically replay.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio,
tape or CD mode (if equipped).
SEEK
TRACK
SCAN
TUNE
DISCS
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Controls and features
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.
Scan function in tape mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s
first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the
tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.
Scan function in CD mode (if equipped)
Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first
track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the
control again.
Radio station memory preset
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).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with
the AM/FM select control.
AM
FM
2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more
information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset
control until the sound returns,
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indicating the station is held in
memory on the control you selected.
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Bass/treble adjust
• The bass adjust control allows
you to increase or decrease the
audio system’s bass output.
Controls and features
BASS TREB
• The treble adjust control allows
you to increase or decrease the
audio system’s treble output.
Speaker balance/fade adjust
• Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and
left speakers.
• Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
Inserting a tape
Push only slightly when inserting a
cassette tape (with the open edge
to the right). A cassette deck
loading mechanism pulls the tape in
the rest of the way.
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–+
BAL
FADE
BASS TREB
–+
BAL
DOLBY B NR
FADE
REW
FF
You can switch from CD (if equipped) to tape play by inserting a tape
into the cassette deck.
Tape play select
Insert a tape to begin tape play.
Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to
the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest
of the way.
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Controls and features
Rewind
The rewind control works in tape
and CD modes (if equipped).
• In tape mode, radio play will
continue until rewind is stopped
(with the TAPE control) or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
• In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds
results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three
seconds results in fast rewind.
Fast forward
The fast forward control works in
tape and CD modes (if equipped).
• In the tape mode, tape direction
will automatically reverse when
the end of the tape is reached.
REW
REW
FF
FF
• In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in
slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds
results in fast forward action.
Tape side select
Press this control to play the
alternate side of a tape.
1
SIDE 1-2
Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.
EJ
DOLBY B NR
REW
FF
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