Ford 2006 FREESTAR Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 16

Entertainment Systems 19

AM/FM stereo 19 AM/FM stereo with CD 21 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 24 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 27

Climate Controls 34

Manual heating and air conditioning 34 Rear window defroster 43

Lights 44

Headlamps 44 Turn signal control 48 Bulb replacement 50

Driver Controls 55

Windshield wiper/washer control 55 Steering wheel adjustment 56 Power windows 66 Mirrors 68 Speed control 69 Message center 77

Locks and Security 93

Keys 93 Locks 93 Anti-theft system 108

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Seating and Safety Restraints 112

Seating 112 Safety restraints 137 Airbags 152 Child restraints 167

Tires, Wheels and Loading 184

Tire Information 184 Tire Inflation 186 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 198 Vehicle loading 204 Trailer towing 210 Recreational towing 215

Driving 216

Starting 216 Brakes 219 Transmission operation 224

Roadside Emergencies 230

Getting roadside assistance 230 Hazard flasher switch 231 Fuel pump shut-off switch 232 Fuses and relays 232 Changing tires 241 Lug Nut Torque 251 Jump starting 251 Wrecker towing 257

Customer Assistance 258

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 267

Cleaning 268

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Maintenance and Specifications 275

Engine compartment 277 Engine oil 279 Battery 282 Engine Coolant 285 Fuel information 290 Air filter(s) 303 Part numbers 307 Refill capacities 308 Lubricant specifications 309

Accessories 315

Index 317

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the

brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

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• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected

to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

Cell phone use

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this

Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

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Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

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Low Tire Pressure Warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.

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Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

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.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.

BRAKE

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer.

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Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

Malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

ABS

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Engine coolant temperature:

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

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Traction Control娂 or AdvanceTrac威 active (if equipped): Illuminates when the

Traction Control娂 is active, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

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Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open.

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

Displays which door or the liftgate is open.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

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Bulb warning: Illuminates when one of the exterior front turn lamps or rear brake/turn/tail lamps bulb has burned out.

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

Displays which bulb is burned out. Depress the RESET control to clear.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY 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 (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 2 miles (3.2 km).

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “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 and let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

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Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.

• Without Message Center To switch the display from Metric to

English, press and hold the button on the cluster for three seconds. The temperature display in the overhead console (if equipped) will also be changed.

• With Message Center Refer to Message Center in the

Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.

• Without Message Center Press and release the button on the

cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. To reset, press the button again until the trip reading is 000000.0 miles.

To switch the odometer display and temperature from English to Metric. With the mileage displayed press and hold the button on the cluster for three seconds this will change the units.

• With Message Center To reset, press and hold the

message center RESET button for three seconds to reset.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

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Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)

/ Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

Entertainment Systems

2. Audio: Press to access select various settings.

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

/ / SEEK .

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3. Seek: Press to access the next/previous strong station or track.

4. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

5. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

6. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. 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.

7. CLK (Clock): Press to toggle between the clock and radio display. To set the clock: Press and hold CLK until the hours begin to flash.

Press again to set the minutes.

When this audio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are installed in the vehicle, fading to the rear speakers will result in no audio output.

/ to manually decrease / increase the hours. Press CLK

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AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)

/ Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

MENU to access. Use 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.

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

/ / SEEK to set.

/ / SEEK .

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Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK .

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind

noise. Press MENU to access and use

Setting the clock: Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is displayed. Use to disengage clock mode.

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time.

4. Aux: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK to adjust.

/ to manually increase/decrease Press MENU again

6. Text: In CD mode, this feature reads track name, artist name, and disc name (if available).

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

9. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.

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10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

14. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. 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.

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

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AM/FM stereo cassette/single CD sound system (if equipped)

/ Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

3. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

4. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

/ / SEEK .

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Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind

noise. Press MENU to access and use

Setting the clock: Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is displayed. Press

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

MENU to access. Use 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.

Clean tape reminder: After 20 hours of cassette operation, the radio will notify you that it is time to clean the cassette player head. After cleaning the player head, you can clear the reminder through menu control and selecting YES.

5. AUX: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.

6. Tape eject: Press to eject a tape.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK to adjust.

/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.

/ / SEEK to set.

7. Text: In CD mode, displays track title, artist name, and disc title (if available).

8. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks in random order.

9. Compress (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

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10. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.

11. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track or cassette.

12. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track or cassette.

13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

14. Tape: Insert a tape facing to the right.

15. Tape direction: Press to enter tape mode. Press while in play mode to change which side of the tape is playing.

16. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

17. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. 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.

18. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

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20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

21. Seek:Press to access the previous strong station or track.

22. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

When this radio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are installed in the vehicle, fading to the rear speakers will result in no audio output.

Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if equipped)

/ Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

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3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind

noise. Press MENU to access and use

Setting the clock: Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is displayed. Press

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

MENU to access. Use 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.

4. Aux: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK to adjust.

/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.

/ / SEEK to set.

/ / SEEK .

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6. Text: In CD mode, press to display the track name, artist name and disc name (if available).

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

9. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.

10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

14. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

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17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD, then select a slot number using the radio presets 1 through 6. If you don’t select a slot within 5 seconds, the radio shall choose the first available slot for you. Press and hold for 2 seconds to auto load up to six CDs.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD, then select the desired CD slot using the radio presets 1 through 6. If a slot is not selected within 5 seconds, the radio shall eject the current disc. Press and hold for 2 seconds to auto eject all CDs present in the radio mechanism.

20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

Auxiliary audio controls (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary audio controls. This feature allows the front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources (radio, cassette, CD or DVD) simultaneously. (However, the front and middle-seat passengers cannot listen to two different radio stations at the same time.)

1. Volume: Press to increase/decrease volume control.

2. Media: Press to select from different playing medias.

/ : Press to activate dual

3. play mode and enable the rear seat

passengers to hear audio through the headphones. Press again to deactivate.

4. MEM: Press consecutively to scroll through the preset stations, change tape side (if equipped), or to change discs on multiple disc radios (if equipped).

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