Ford Crown 1997 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................1

Instrumentation .............................................. 7

Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 45

Controls and Features ................................ 71

Seating and Safety Restraints ................ 123

Starting ......................................................... 155

Driving ......................................................... 161

Roadside Emergencies .............................. 179

Maintenance and Care ............................. 209

Capacities and Specifications ................. 257

Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S. Only) .................................................. 263

Customer Assistance ................................. 265

Accessories .................................................. 277

Quick Index ................................................ 285

Index ............................................................. 295

Service Station Information .................... 316

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Introduction

At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are judged.

Our Guiding Principles

Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the

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quality of our products and services must be our number one priority.

You are the focus of everything we do. Our

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work must be done with you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition.

Continuous improvement is essential to our

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success. We must strive for excellence in everything we do: in our products — in their safety and value — and in our services, our human relations, our competitiveness, and our profitability.

Employee involvement is our way of life.

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We are a team. We must treat one another with trust and respect.

Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We

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must maintain mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our other business associates.

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Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct

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worldwide must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands respect for its integrity and for its positive contributions to society.

This Guide

Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options available to you. If you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to your dealer.

This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.

NOTES and WARNINGS

NOTES give you additional information about

the subject matter you are referencing. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful

in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people. Please read all WARNINGS carefully.

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Finding Information in This Guide

After you have read this guide once, you will probably return to it when you have a specific question or need additional information. To help you find specific information quickly, you can use the Quick Index or the Index.

The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found.

To use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. We have designed the Index so that you can find information under a technical term.

Canadian Owners — French Version

French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.

Record Booklet

The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists the services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good condition. A record log is also provided to help you keep track of all services performed.

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Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended

Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties.

Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to find out about your vehicle’s warranties and your basic rights and responsibilities.

If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you can get a new one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of this Owner’s Guide.

Ford Extended Service Plan

More Protection for Your Vehicle

You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company.

Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and administered by Ford. It provides:

protection against repair costs after your

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Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires;

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other benefits during the warranty period

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(such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance and wear items).

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You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There are several Ford ESP plans available in various time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for details.)

When you buy Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company dealers.

NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United

States and Canada are not eligible for ESP coverage.

This information is subject to change. Ask your dealer for complete details about Ford ESP coverage.

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Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle.

Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle

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has new brake linings, you should take these steps:

— Watch traffic carefully so that you can

anticipate when to stop. — Begin braking well in advance. — Apply the brakes gradually.

The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.

Use only the type of engine oil that Ford

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recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special “break-in” oils.

Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to promote durability.

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Crown Victoria instrument panel

Instrumentation

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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.

Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following clusters:

a mechanical cluster

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an electronic cluster

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The mechanical cluster

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The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are optional. The following sections detail what each of these indicators means.

Brake System Warning Light

The warning light for the brakes can show two things — that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by a qualified service technician.

The brake system warning light

This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to START. It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced.

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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped)

This warning light will go on each time you start your vehicle. If it remains on for longer than five seconds, you should shut off your engine and restart. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is also lit.

The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. At this time a mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal part of the self-check feature. If a malfunction is found during this check the anti-lock light will come on.

The anti-lock brake system light

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If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.

NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock

system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake function remains operational.

Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime

This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety belt. The following conditions will take place:

If the driver’s safety belt is not buckled when

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the ignition is turned to the ON position, the light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.

If the driver’s safety belt is buckled while the

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light is on or the chime is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn off.

If the driver’s safety belt is buckled before the

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ignition is turned to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will turn on.

The safety belt warning light

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Air Bag Readiness Light

The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. The readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will light up for six (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the system is operating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance of the air bag system is not required.

If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

The air bag readiness light

Charging System Light

This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to have the electrical system checked.

The charging system light

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This light illuminates every time you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off). The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.

If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Overdrive Off Indicator

The overdrive off indicator light

This light tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the button will return the vehicle to “overdrive on” mode. The transmission will be in the “overdrive on” mode when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off.

NOTE: If the light does not come on when the

TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the transmission.

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High Beam Light

This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the lights.

The high beam light

Low Fuel Alert Light

This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates between 1/8 and 1/16 of a tank. Your car must be turned to ON for this light to come on.

The low fuel alert light

Air Suspension Light (If equipped)

This light tells you if the air suspension needs repair or if the air suspension switch (in the trunk on the right side) is OFF.

The air suspension light

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Normally, the light will glow momentarily as you turn the ignition key to the ON position. If it glows continuously:

1. Safely pull off the road as soon as possible. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF and ON again.

2. If the light still glows, check to see if the air suspension switch is OFF. If it is OFF, push the switch ON. If it is ON, push the switch OFF and have the system checked as soon as possible.

Check Engine Warning Light

This light illuminates when the engine’s Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off.

The check engine warning light

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the direction in which you are going to be turning.

The turn signal indicator light

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Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge

The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.

The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate reading is obtained with the vehicle on level ground.

With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON position.

When you turn the ignition key to the ON or ACC position, all the display segments will light up, then go off for a second indicating the gauge is working. Then the gauge will show you how much fuel you have in the tank.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.

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The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the normal band as your engine coolant warms up. Under normal driving conditions, the pointer should stay in the normal band. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the normal band under normal driving conditions, and under certain driving conditions such as, heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, for the pointer to indicate at the top of the normal band.

If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the normal band, the engine is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage.

The engine coolant temperature gauge

If your engine overheats:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Turn off the engine.

3. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE

COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.

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4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured.

If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system serviced.

Speedometer

The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.

Odometer

The odometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.

Trip Odometer

If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9 miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the reset control firmly when beginning the distance you wish to measure.

Since the trip odometer displays distance independent of the odometer it will not always advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same time as the odometer.

Battery Voltage Gauge

This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the ON position.

If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper range of the normal band while the battery is charging. If you are running electrical accessories with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the lower end of the normal band.

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If it stays outside the normal band, have your vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible.

The battery voltage gauge

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

This gauge indicates the engine oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With the engine running, the pointer should move into the normal band. If the pointer drops below the normal band while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage.

If you lose engine oil pressure:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could result.

3. Check the engine’s oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see the Engine Oil in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your car should be on level ground.

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4. If the level is low, add oil as necessary before you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the pointer in the oil pressure gauge is below the normal band, regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for further service actions.

For more information about adding oil, see Engine Oil Recommendations in the Index.

The electronic cluster works only when your ignition is in the ON position. Each time you start your vehicle, the displays go through a self-test by flashing on and off once before the actual readings are displayed. (Neither the turn signals nor the high beam indicator light will flash like the other indicators do for the self-test.) Some of the warning lights will flash on and remain on (will not immediately flash off) until the normal cluster display is lit. This self-test is used to indicate that all of the warning/indicator lights are working properly.

Your electronic cluster tells you about the condition of your vehicle by using two types of equipment:

warning lights and gauges

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message center

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Electronic cluster

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

The engine coolant temperature gauge

This gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. It is identified by a thermometer symbol, an “H” (hot), and a “C” (cold). The “NORM” indicates the normal operating range. The bars will move into the normal operating range as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable under certain driving conditions such as, heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, for the gauge to indicate at the top of the NORM band.

If, under any circumstance, the pointer moves above the NORM band, the temperature symbol flashes and a tone will sound to alert the driver that the engine coolant is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage.

If your engine overheats:

1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.

2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could result.

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3. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.

If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system serviced.

If only the top two and bottom two bars appear on the gauge, then the system is indicating that it requires servicing. Contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.

Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime

This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety belt. The following conditions will take place:

If the driver’s safety belt is not buckled when

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the ignition is turned to the ON position, the light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.

If the driver’s safety belt is buckled while the

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light is on or the chime is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn off.

If the driver’s safety belt is buckled before the

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ignition is turned to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will turn on.

The safety belt warning light

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High Beam Light

This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the lights.

The high beam light

Check Engine Warning Light

This light illuminates when the engine’s Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off.

The check engine warning light

Air Bag Readiness Light

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If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

The air bag readiness light

Charging System Warning Light

This light comes on when you turn your ignition key from OFF to ON. The light should go out when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.

If this light stays on or comes on while your engine is running, this tells you that your battery is not being charged and that you need to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.

The charging system warning light

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Engine Oil Pressure Light

The engine oil pressure light

This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light should come on every time your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will

cause severe engine damage.

If you lose engine oil pressure:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could result.

3. Check the engine’s oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see Engine Oil in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.

4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on, regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for service as soon as possible.

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For more information about adding oil, see Adding engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this guide.

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the direction in which you are going to be turning.

The turn signal indicator lights

Speed Control Indicator Light

This light comes on when the speed control system is actively maintaining the set speed. It will go off when the brakes are used or if the speed control is turned off.

The speed control indicator light

This light does not indicate any problems but is only a convenience to tell when the speed control is active.

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Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge

The fuel gauge tells you approximately how many gallons/liters of fuel you have in the tank.

When your tank reaches 1/8 or approximately 2 gallons (8 liters), a flashing fuel pump will appear.

Turn the ignition switch off while fueling to obtain an accurate fuel gauge indication.

NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel

must be added for the fuel gauge to immediately show the new level of fuel. If less than 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel is added, the gauge will reach the new level slowly.

If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars and the bottom two bars, or, if fuel remaining or distance to empty functions display CO or CS, then there is a problem. Take your vehicle in for service.

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FUEL REMAIN — Fuel Remaining for the Electronic Cluster

This function shows you how many gallons (liters) of fuel you have left in the fuel tank.

If your fuel level is above 20 gallons (76 liters), the letter “F” (full) will appear on the display. But if your fuel level has dropped to below 1 gallon (4 liters), the letter “E” (empty) will appear in the display.

Because of factors like rounding of numbers and fuel movement in the tank, your fuel gauge and the service station fuel pump readings may disagree slightly.

A problem is indicated if the fuel gauge bar graph displays only the top two and bottom two bars and the message center display for Distance To Empty or Fuel Remaining functions display the letters “CO” or “CS”. If this happens, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.

Speedometer

The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. It indicates the speed up to 120 mph or up to 195 km/h.

You can press the E/M (English/Metric) button located just below the message center display to show the speed you are going in either miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

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The speedometer

Odometer

The odometer tells you the total number of miles or kilometers your vehicle has been driven. If the cluster is replaced, and the accumulated mileage on the odometer is unknown, the replacement cluster will have the circled “S” illuminated with zero miles on the odometer. If the actual vehicle mileage can be verified, then an authorized service center can program the actual mileage into the odometer of the replacement cluster. The actual mileage (if known) or an estimated mileage (if unknown) is shown on a label affixed on the door pillar.

Press the E/M (English/Metric) button located just below the message center display to show miles or kilometers.

If the odometer displays the word “ERROR” contact your dealer for service.

The Electronic Message Center

Along with information the warning lights and gauges provide, the electronic message center lets you:

see problems such as Door Ajar, Air

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Suspension, Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid see how many miles/kilometers you can

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drive with the fuel remaining in your tank

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see when overdrive has been turned off

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monitor your average fuel economy

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monitor your instantaneous fuel economy

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check the distance you have travelled during

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a trip on either Trip A or Trip B monitor your average speed

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Message center display showing all segments on

All of the message center functions are controlled by the three switches located just below the message center display:

E/M — Changes the electronic instrument

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cluster display to read in either English or Metric units.

Reset — Sets the selected function to zero (if

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resettable). Select — Selects the function. This is a dual

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action switch, the right side advances function to the right, the left side advances function to the left.

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Buttons for the message center

How to use the message center

To reset any function:

1. Push either the right or left side of the SELECT button to choose the function you would like to set.

2. Push the RESET button and the selected message center function will be reset to zero. (The only functions which can be reset to zero are: AVG ECON, TRIP A or TRIP B, and AVG SPEED.)

What the message center functions can show you

DIST TO EMPTY — Distance to Empty (DTE)

Message center display showing the DTE function selected

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This function estimates how many miles or kilometers you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under standard driving conditions.

Remember to turn off the ignition when filling up with fuel. Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few miles.

NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel

must be added for the fuel gauge to imediately show the new level of fuel.

When you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) left before you run out of fuel, the DTE function will flash for five (5) seconds and sound a tone for one (1) second. The message center will remain in the DTE function until you push the select button to change it. This low fuel warning also happens at 25 miles (40 km), and 10 miles (16 km).

Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This is because DTE is calculated using a method that takes into consideration the fuel economy of the last 500 miles (800 Km) driven.

If “CO” or “CS” is displayed, this means that there is a problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.

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AVG ECON — Average Fuel Economy

Select this function to display your average fuel economy in miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers. Your message center computes this figure using the distance traveled and fuel used information. If you want to reset this function, press the RESET button while the average fuel economy feature is displayed.

The average shown is the average since the reset.

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your figure may be different than displayed because of:

Your vehicle not being perfectly level during

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fill-up Differences in the automatic shut-off points

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on the fuel pumps at service stations Variations in top-off procedure from one

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fill-up to another Rounding of the displayed values to the

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nearest 0.1 gallon (liters) on the fuel gauge.

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INST ECON — Instantaneous Fuel Economy

Select this function to calculate your instantaneous fuel economy. Your instantaneous fuel economy is the fuel economy you get at any particular moment. For example, you can see what your fuel economy is in heavy traffic or on an open highway.

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, instantaneous fuel economy is displayed at 0 miles per gallon or 99 liters per 100 kilometers. When you are moving, the display may read anything between 0 and 99 miles/gallon (1 to 99 L/km). Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.

TRIP A and TRIP B — Elapsed Distance Traveled

These two functions of the message center allow you to see how far you have traveled since you last reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely independent and must be reset individually.

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To reset either trip feature to zero, press the RESET switch while a trip distance feature (Trip A or Trip B) is displayed.

AVG SPEED — Average Speed

Select this function to display your average speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate your average speed. When your vehicle is not moving, the average speed is displayed at 0 miles per hour or 0 kilometers per hour.

Check Air Suspension Light (If equipped)

This light glows momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON position. With the ignition on this light will remain on to indicate that the air suspension switch (located in the trunk on the right side) is off or to indicate a possible system fault.

If the light is displayed while driving and the air suspension switch is not turned off, safely pull off the road as soon as possible. Turn the

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ignition switch from ON to OFF and to ON again. If the light continues to be displayed turn the air suspension switch (located in the trunk on the right side) off and take your vehicle to a dealership for service as soon as possible.

The check air suspension light

Overdrive Off Indicator

The overdrive off indicator light

NOTE: If the light does not come on when the

TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the transmission.

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Low Washer Fluid Light

This light comes on when there is less than a quarter of the container of washer fluid left. With the ignition ON this light will flash five (5) times and a tone will sound for one (1) second, and then the light will remain on.

The low washer fluid light

Door Ajar Light

If one of the doors is not completely shut, this light comes on when you turn the ignition to ON. With the ignition on this light will flash five (5) times and sound a tone for one (1) second, and then the light will remain on.

The door ajar light

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Trunk Ajar Light

If the trunk is not completely closed, this light comes on when you turn the ignition to ON. With the ignition ON this light will flash five (5) times and sound a tone for one (1) second, and then the light will remain on.

The trunk ajar light

The following warning lights are on the indicator lamp module. The following section details what each of these indicators mean.

The indicator lamp module

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Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped)

This warning light will go on each time you start your vehicle. If it remains on for longer than 5 seconds, you should shut off your engine and restart. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is also lit.

The anti-lock brake system light

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RWARNING

If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.

NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock

system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake function remains operational.

Brake System Light

The brake system light

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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.

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Luxury Audio System (Analog)

Electronic Sound Systems

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Luxury Audio System (Digital)

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Using the Controls on Your New Radio

How to turn the radio on and off

Press the “VOL/PUSH ON” knob to turn the radio on. Press again to turn it off.

How to adjust the volume

Turn the “VOL/PUSH ON” knob to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume.

NOTE: If the volume level is set above a

certain listening level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will come back to a “nominal” listening level. However, if the radio power is turned off (with the “VOL/PUSH ON” button), the volume will remain in the position it was set at when radio power is switched back on (digital systems only).

Selecting the AM or FM frequency band

Push the “AM/FM” button to select the desired frequency band. Pushing the “AM/FM” button causes the frequency band to switch from “AM” to “FM1” to “FM2” to “AM”, changing one band to the next each time the button is pressed. These functions are used with the station memory buttons described under How to tune radio stations.

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How to tune radio stations

There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You can use the “TUNE”, “SEEK”, “SCAN” or memory buttons.

Using the “TUNE” function

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You can change the frequency up or down one increment at a time by pressing and releasing either the leftbor rightaside of the “TUNE” button. To change frequencies quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of the “TUNE” button.

Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast frequency, whether or not a station is present on that frequency. (See All About Radio Frequencies in this section.)

Using the “SEEK” function

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Press the rightaside of the “SEEK” button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band. Press the leftbside of the button to select the next listenable station down the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.

Using the “SCAN” function

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Pressing the “SCAN” button will begin the scan mode up the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately five seconds.

To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station, press the “SCAN” button again.

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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons

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Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons. These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2)

Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies:

1. Select a band, then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on that button.

3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set.

Using the Automatic Memory Store feature (“AUTOSET”)

If the memory buttons have been set, either by using the Auto Memory Load feature or if you have set them manually, the system is prepared to let you use a convenient feature called Automatic Memory Store.

With Auto Memory Store, you can continually set strong stations into your memory buttons without losing your originally set stations. Your radio will automatically set your memory buttons to the strong local stations.

Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the “AUTOSET” button once. Your radio will set the first six strong stations of the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory buttons. The display will flash “AUTO” and display the autoset icon “A” while the stations are being set in the memory buttons.

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NOTE: If there are fewer than six strong

stations in the frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will store the last strong station detected on the band. After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin playing the station stored on memory button 1.

To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the manually-set memory button stations, simply push the “AUTOSET” button. Display will show “AUTO” then “OFF”. The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on that band, the radio will store the next set of six strong stations.

Adjusting the tone balance of your radio

Increasing or decreasing bass and treble

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response

Push the “BASS/TREB” popout knob to gain access to the bass and treble controls. Bass control allows you to adjust the lower, bass frequencies to your preference. The outer ring of the “BASS/TREB” knob adjusts the bass (turn clockwise to increase bass; counterclockwise to decrease bass).

Treble control allows you to adjust the higher, treble frequencies of your radio to your preference. The inner ring of the “BASS/TREB” knob adjusts the treble (turn clockwise to increase treble; counterclockwise to decrease treble).

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Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader

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Push the “BAL/FADE” popout knob to gain access to the speaker balance and fader controls. Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers. The outer ring of “BAL/FADE” knob adjusts the speaker balance control. (Turn clockwise to shift the sound to the right speakers, and turn counterclockwise to shift the sound to the left speakers.)

Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the front and rear speakers. The inner ring of the “BAL/FADE” knob adjusts the speaker fader. (Turn clockwise to shift the sound to the rear speakers, and turn counterclockwise to shift the sound to the front speakers.)

Using the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Feature

Push the “DSP” button to activate the feature. The display will indicate which signal mode is in effect. To change the signal mode press either the leftbor rightaside of the selector button (located under the “DSP” button).

The following signal modes may be selected:

1. “HALL” — Rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2,000.

2. “CHURCH” — Church with a high vault.

3. “JAZZ” — Jazz club with clearly reflected sounds.

4. “STADIUM” — Outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30,000.

5. “NEWS” — “Voice-only” type of sound with a limited audio band.

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To deactivate the DSP feature, press the “DSP” button again.

Your Antenna

Antennas for both AM and FM reception are hidden in the back glass of your vehicle. There is an internal antenna module that will switch between AM and FM, when bands are changed, for maximum reception performance.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adapt any other type

of antenna system to your audio system.

Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player

NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the

cassette tape player.

How to insert a tape

Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once you insert a tape and push slightly (with the open edge to the right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening process. Display indicates “TAPE” while tape is playing.

If the player is in the tape mode but not in play, pressing the “TAPE” button will activate play. If the “TAPE” button is pressed with no tape inserted, the display will flash “NO TAPE”.

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How to locate a desired track on the tape

There are six ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind, Blank Skip, “SEEK”, “SCAN” or “SIDE 1-2” functions. Following are brief descriptions of each:

Fast forwarding the tape

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To fast forward the tape, press the “FF” button. The radio will play while the tape is in fast forward. The light above the “FF” button will blink while in the fast forward mode. Press “FF” again or press the “TAPE” button to stop fast forwarding. At the end of the tape, the direction automatically reverses and plays the other side of the tape.

Rewinding the tape

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To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button. The radio will automatically begin playing while the tape is rewinding. The light above the “REW” button will blink while in the rewind mode. Press “REW” again or press the “TAPE” button to stop rewinding.

Using the “SEEK” function with your cassette

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tape player

While in the tape mode, push the right side of the “SEEK” button to seek forward to the next selection on the tape. Push the left

side to restart a currently playing tape

selection.

Using the “Blank Skip” function with your

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cassette tape player

Press the “Blank Skip” button to activate the blank skip mode. After approximately 20 seconds of blank program, the tape will seek forward to the next program.

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Using the “SCAN” function with your

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cassette tape player

Pushing the “SCAN” button will begin the forward scan mode on the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection for approximately eight seconds.

To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape selection, press the “SCAN” button or the “TAPE” button.

How to change the side of the tape being

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played

The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the “SIDE 1-2” button.

How to eject the tape

To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the “EJECT” button. The tape will eject only when in the tape mode. The cassette cannot be ejected when the radio is playing an “AM” or “FM” station. The system will revert to radio mode when the cassette is ejected.

Using the DolbyH B noise reduction feature

NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured

under license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Push the k button to activate. When activated, the light above the k button will be illuminated.

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Tape error messages

Your cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may experience. Error codes are as follows:

TD E1 — Radio tries to change sides of tape 3 times in a 10 second span. Push “EJECT” and try another tape. If problem persists, refer problem to qualified personnel for service.

TD E2 — Tape eject failure. Radio tries to eject tape and it will not eject. Push “EJECT” to eject tape. If the tape will not eject, refer problem to qualified personnel for service.

TD E3 — Loading error. Push “EJECT” to eject tape. Reload tape. If the same error code appears in the display, try another tape.

Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes

In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:

Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning

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cartridge to clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.

Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or

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less should be used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.

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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct

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sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it

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before playing by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and turning the hub until the tape is tight.

Loose labels on cassette tapes can become

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lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting a cassette.

Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape

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player when not in use. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.

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Electronic Search Radio

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Electronic Search Cassette

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Cassette Radio

Using the Controls on Your New Radio

How to turn the radio on and off

Press the “VOL/PUSH ON” knob to turn the radio on. Press again to turn it off.

How to adjust the volume

Turn the “VOL/PUSH ON” knob to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in the display to show relative volume level.

NOTE: If the volume level is set above a

certain listening level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will come back to a “nominal” listening level. However, if the radio power is turned off, the volume will remain in the position it was set at when radio power was switched off.

Selecting the AM or FM frequency band

Push the “AM/FM” button to select the desired frequency band or to stop/store cassette tape (when in cassette mode). Pushing the button more than once will alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are used with the station memory buttons described under How to

tune radio stations.

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How to tune radio stations

There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You can manually locate the station using the “SCAN/TUNE” button, “SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the station or select the station by using the memory buttons, which you can set to any desired frequency. These four methods are described below.

Using the “TUNE” function

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You can change the frequency up or down one increment at a time by pressing and releasing either the leftbor rightaside of the “TUNE” button.

Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast frequency, whether or not a station is present on that frequency. (See All About Radio Frequencies in this section.)

Using the “SEEK” function

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This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the right side of the “SEEK” button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band. Press the leftbside of the button to select the next listenable station down the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.

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Using the “SCAN” function

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Pressing the “SCAN” button will begin the scan mode up the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately five seconds.

To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station, press the “SCAN” button again.

Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

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Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons. These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).

Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies:

1. Select a band, then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on that button.

3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set.

NOTE: If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected

the station memory preset buttons will need to be reset.

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Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your radio

Increasing or decreasing bass response

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Press the topcof the “BASS” button to increase bass; press the bottomdof the “BASS” button to decrease bass.

Increasing or decreasing treble response

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Press the topcof the “TREBLE” button to increase treble; press the bottomdof the treble button to decrease treble.

Adjusting speaker balance

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Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers. Press the topcof the “BAL” button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and press the bottomdof the “BAL” button to shift the sound to the left speakers.

Adjusting speaker fader

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Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the front and rear speakers. Press the topcof the “FADE” button to shift the sound to the front speakers, and press the bottomdof the “FADE” button to shift the sound to the back speakers.

NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show

relative levels of bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and fader functions (left to right, front to rear).

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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player

NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the

cassette tape player or eject a tape.

How to insert a tape

NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the

ignition on whether or not the radio power is on. Inserting a cassette tape with the radio power off will turn the audio system on. After the cassette is ejected, radio play will return. Also, the antenna will be in the up position whenever the radio is playing but will go down anytime the radio is not playing (i.e., when a cassette or compact disc is playing or when the radio power is off).

How to locate a desired track on the tape

There are four ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind, “SEEK”, or “SCAN” function. Following are brief descriptions of each.

Fast forwarding the tape

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To fast forward the tape, press the “FF” button. The radio will begin playing until fast forward is manually stopped (by pushing the “TAPE” button) or the end of the tape is reached.

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At the end of the tape, the direction automatically reverses and plays the other side of the tape.

Rewinding the tape

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To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button. The radio will begin playing until rewind is manually stopped (by pushing the “TAPE” button) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

Using the “SEEK” function with your cassette

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tape player

While in the tape mode, push the right side of the “SEEK” button to seek forward to the next selection on the tape. Push the left

side to seek the previous tape selection.

Using the “SCAN” function with your

❑

cassette tape player

Press the “SCAN” button to begin the forward scan mode on the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection for approximately an eight-second sampling (display indicates “SC”).

To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape selection, press “SCAN” a second time.

How to change the side of the tape being

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played

The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the “SIDE 1-2” button.

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How to eject the tape

To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the “EJ” button. The radio will resume playing if the radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or off.

How to store the tape

Press the “AM/FM” button to stop the tape player and resume radio play.

Using the DolbyH B noise reduction feature

NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured

under license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Push the k button to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push again to deactivate.

Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes

In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:

Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning

❑

cartridge to clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.

Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or

❑

less should be used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.

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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct

❑

sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it

❑

before playing by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and turning the hub until the tape is tight.

Loose labels on cassette tapes can become

❑

lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting cassette.

Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape

❑

player. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.

Conditions

Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely clear and noise-free, such as the following:

1. Distance/Strength

The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM signal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe area and the signal becomes weaker.

NOTE: Always make sure your antenna is

fully extended to the maximum length for proper reception. If your antenna is not fully extended, you may experience signal loss while traveling in fringe reception areas.

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2. Terrain

The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the area over which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.

If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and station, some of the signal “bends” around the building, but certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the “shadow” of the structure will allow the station to return to normal.

When the radio waves are reflected off objects or structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and distortion. Cancellation effects are most prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can become quite severe in hilly terrain and depressed roadways.

To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono blend circuit has been incorporated into this system. This feature automatically switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal, which improves the quality of reception.

Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms.

Another reception phenomenon is Strong Signal Capture and Overload. This can occur when listening to a weak station and when passing another broadcast tower. The close station may capture the more distant station, although the displayed frequency does not change. While passing the tower, the station may switch back and forth a few times before returning to the original station.

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When several broadcast towers are present (common in metropolitan areas), several stations may overload the receiver, resulting in considerable station changing, mixing and distortion.

Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal capture and overload.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies that AM and FM radio stations may use for their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM: 530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.

Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given area. This radio will tune to each of these frequencies using manual tune and no fine tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use other frequencies.

Some FM radio stations advertise a “rounded-off” frequency which is not the frequency they actually broadcast on. For example, a radio station that is assigned a frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself “Radio 99” even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM broadcast frequency.

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Information

Warranty

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Your sound system is warranted for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever comes first. Consult your vehicle warranty booklet for further information. Ask your dealer for a copy of this limited warranty.

Service

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At Ford, we stand behind our audio systems with a comprehensive service and repair program. If anything should go wrong with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer for service. There is a nationwide network of qualified Ford authorized repair centers to assist you.

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Controls and Features

The main controls for the climate control system, clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.

NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the

gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.

Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out about standard and optional features.

Your vehicle has one of two different climate control systems. The two systems are:

a manual heating and air conditioning system

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an electronic automatic temperature control

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system

If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the diagrams on the following pages.

The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System

You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning with the three controls in the center of the instrument panel:

FAN

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TEMP

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SELECT

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The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system

For maximum heating, move the SELECT knob to FLOOR, move the TEMP knob to the end of the red range (full clockwise) and move the fan speed to HI.

To heat the interior of your vehicle and defrost the windshield at the same time, move the SELECT knob to MIX and select the temperature and fan speed desired.

For maximum defrosting, move the SELECT knob to DEFROST V, move the temperature to the end of the red range (full clockwise) and operate the fan as necessary to provide the volume of air required.

For ventilation, move the SELECT knob to VENT and select the temperature and blower speed desired.

To cool the inside of your vehicle quickly, in warm weather, move the SELECT knob to MAX A/C, move the TEMP knob to the end of the blue range (full counterclockwise) and move the fan to HI.

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If the inside of the vehicle is very warm, drive for the first few minutes with the windows open to force the hot, stale air out of the vehicle.

Fan speed can be reduced, after a comfortable temperature has been reached, to provide quieter system operation.

To cool your vehicle using outside air, move the SELECT knob to NORM A/C, move the TEMP knob to the end of the blue range (full counterclockwise) and set the fan to the desired speed. Cooling your vehicle in this way provides quieter operation, but it is not as economical as MAX A/C.

The instrument panel registers may be adjusted to control the quantity and direction of air being discharged. The thumbwheel controls the volume of air and the knob in the center of the register directs the air up and down or side to side.

When the SELECT knob is moved to OFF, the system is off and the fan will not operate.

Adjusting the panel register airflow

The instrument panel registers may be adjusted to your comfort needs. The thumbwheel controls the volume of air and the control in the center of the register controls direction up or down or side to side.

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Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System

The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) module is located at the center of the instrument panel and operates only when the key is in the ON position.

The EATC feature maintains the temperature you select and automatically controls the airflow for your comfort. It also allows you to override the automatic operation with manual override buttons.

The controls for the electronic automatic temperature control

To turn your EATC on, push the AUTOMATIC button or any of the six override buttons along the bottom of the control.

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To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button. When the system is off, the display window will be blank (dark) except when OUTSIDE TEMP has been selected. Then, OUTSIDE TEMP and the temperature will appear in the window.

If you select AUTOMATIC, the system will automatically determine fan speed and airflow location. If an override button is selected, your selection determines airflow location only. Fan speed remains automatic unless you override it by rotating the vertical thumbwheel located at the extreme right of the control panel.

To change the temperature in the display window, select any temperature between 65˚F (18˚C) and 85˚F (29˚C) using the BLUE (cooler) or RED (warmer) buttons. The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control will do the rest.

If you want continuous maximum cooling, push the BLUE button until 60˚F (16˚C) is shown in the display window. Your EATC will cool at maximum and disregard the 60˚F (16˚C) setting until you select a warmer temperature with the RED button. If you want continuous maximum heating, push the RED button until 90˚F (32˚C) is shown in the display window. Your EATC will provide maximum heat regardless of the 90˚F (32˚C) setting until you select a cooler temperature with the BLUE button.

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The display window tells you how the system is operating. It will indicate the selected temperature and the operating function you have chosen; AUTO or one of the six manual overrides. It will also indicate manual (thumbwheel) control of the fan speed with the

symbol. The display window with all possible

displays and their positions are shown here. Normally not all are shown at the same time but are included here to familiarize you with the names and symbols.

Automatic operation

Push the AUTOMATIC button and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and AUTO will be shown in the display window. The EATC will automatically heat or cool to achieve the set temperature. Under normal conditions, your EATC will need no additional attention.

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When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. But, a feature is included in your EATC to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the engine coolant is not warm enough to allow heating. For a short time the fan will be at low speed and air directed to the windshield. In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow will change to the floor area.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging, etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you to select special air discharge locations. A thumbwheel allows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your needs.

Temperature selection

The RED and BLUE buttons at the upper left of the Control are for temperature selection. The RED button will increase the set temperature and the BLUE button will lower the set temperature. Pressing a button and releasing it will change the set temperature one degree. Holding either button in will rapidly change the temperature setting in one degree increments to either 65˚F (18˚C) (BLUE) or 85˚F (29˚C)(RED). Then, the set temperature will jump 5˚ and stop at either 60˚F (16˚C) which is maximum cooling or 90˚F (32˚C) which is maximum heating.

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The average temperature range used is between 68˚F (20˚C) and 78˚F (26˚C). Changing the temperature setting by several degrees outside this range will not speed up the heating or cooling process.

Temperature display

The selected temperature displayed in the window can be set for either ˚F or ˚C. Your car may have an English/Metric (E/M) Button to change your speedometer from miles to kilometers. When pressed, this button also changes the temperature display. With or without an E/M Button, the temperature display can also be changed to ˚F or ˚C using the MAX A/C and DEFrost override buttons.

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To change the temperature display to ˚F or ˚C, press and hold the MAX A/C and DEF Buttons at the same time for 3/4 second. The display will change. If you continue to press the two buttons, the display will continuously switch between ˚F and ˚C. If the temperature display does not agree with the speedometer on vehicles with an E/M button, pressing the E/M button will make them agree.

Fan speed and thumbwheel

Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing conditions. You must push AUTOMATIC for automatic fan speed operation. To control the fan speed yourself, use the thumbwheel which will cancel the automatic fan speed control. The thumbwheel is located at the extreme right side of the EATC control panel. It is a vertical control marked with a fan symbol. Rotate up for HI and down for LO speeds.

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When you move the thumbwheel, the fan speed will go to manual control. The display window will show theHsymbol in the upper left corner along with the selected temperature and operating function.

You can override the fan speed at any time. If you use the thumbwheel to override the fan speed, the EATC will continue to control the temperature but you control the fan speed. To return to auto fan control, press the AUTOMATIC button. If you are operating in one of the override functions (FLOOR, MAX A/C, etc.), automatic fan control will continue unless you rotate the fan thumbwheel. To return to automatic fan control, press the AUTOMATIC

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button. The EATC will return to Automatic operation. If you want to return to any override function, press the button for that function. The fan speed will continue to be automatically controlled.

Manual override buttons

Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to make special selections. The buttons are located along the bottom edge of the EATC control and allow you to determine where the air will be discharged. Pressing any override button changes the air discharge location only. It does not affect the ability of the system to control temperature or the fan speed. Return to fully Automatic operation by pushing the AUTOMATIC button.

MAX A/C button

The MAX A/C feature allows for faster cooling because air is drawn from inside the car. Using inside air causes the fan to sound louder which is normal for this selection. The Display window will indicate MAX A/C under the selected temperature. The airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

NORM A/C button

When you push this button, you select air conditioning using outside air. The Display window will indicate A/C under the selected temperature. The cooled air will flow from the instrument panel registers. The fan speed will continue on automatic.

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VENT button

Push this button to select outside air through the instrument panel registers. The display window will show the set temperature and VENT to the lower right of the temperature. Your EATC will heat the air if the temperature you have selected is warmer than the outside air coming into the vehicle. However, the air will NOT be cooled regardless of the temperature setting. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

FLOOR button

Airflow will be to the floor when the FLOOR button is pressed. The display window will show the set temperature and FLR to the left of the temperature. The air cannot be cooled in the FLOOR position, only heated. Fan speed will be automatic unless manually controlled. If you override the fan speed and wish to return to automatic fan control, push AUTOMATIC. Then, again select FLOOR for airflow to the floor.

FLR & DEF button

Push this button to get air to the floor and windshield defrosters at the same time. The display will show the set temperature, FLR and the Defrost symbol V to indicate FLR-DEF has been selected. If the outside temperature is about 50˚F (10˚C) and above, the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help to prevent fogging in humid weather.

DEF V button

Press the DEF V Button to obtain maximum airflow to the windshield. Adjust the temperature setting as required for defrosting. The Display window will show the temperature setting with the defrost symbol V to the left of

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the temperature. When the outside temperature is about 50˚F (10˚C) and above, the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help prevent fogging in humid weather.

OUTSIDE TEMP button

By pressing this button the temperature of the air outside of the vehicle will show in the display. The outside temperature will continue to be displayed until the OUTSIDE TEMP button is pressed again to cancel. If the selected temperature setting is changed while the outside temperature is displayed, the new selected temperature will be displayed for 4 seconds after it is changed. Then, the outside temperature will return to the window. If a manual override is pressed or the thumbwheel is rotated while the outside temperature is displayed, the window will show the change for 4 seconds. Then, the outside temperature will return along with the changed override selection.

If the EATC is turned OFF while the outside temperature is displayed, the temperature will continue to be displayed. Press the OUTSIDE TEMP button to clear the display window. When the ignition key is turned OFF the display will be blank (dark).

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NOTE: The outside temperature reading is

most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Operating tips

The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction from your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control system.

In humid weather, select DEF V before

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starting your engine. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few minutes of operation, switch to AUTOMATIC or an override selection of your choice.

To prevent humidity buildup inside your

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vehicle, always drive with the EATC System turned on.

Do not put objects under the front seats that

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interfere with the flow of air to the back seat area.

Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air

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intake area of your EATC System which could block the air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the windshield, under the hood at the passenger side rear corner.

Service

If your EATC is not operating as described here, take it to your dealer to have it checked. System diagnostics are built in which will allow your dealer to readily identify problems that might occur.

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The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window.

The button for the rear window defroster is located on the left hand (driver’s) side of the instrument panel.

The button that controls the rear window defroster

Clear away any snow that is on the rear window before using the defroster. With the engine running, push the defrost button.

After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If the window is still not clear, turn the defroster on again.

The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position.

The heating elements are bonded to the inside of the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to scrape the inside of the rear window or use abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could damage the heating elements.

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Daytime Running Light System

(Canadian vehicles only)

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:

The headlamp system is in the OFF position,

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and The vehicle is running, and

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The vehicle has a fully released parking

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brake.

NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an

automatic lighting system, the DRL system is active until the automatic system turns on the headlamps.

NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn

on in the flash-to-pass mode during nighttime driving.

NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker

when the vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.

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WARNING

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.

Turning On the Exterior Lights

To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the rotary control that is to the left of the steering wheel.

The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps

To turn on the parking lamps, license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the knob to the first position.

To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the knob to the second position.

For more information about how the high beams work, see the high beam section later in this chapter.

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Chime for headlamps on

This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger door is open when the parking lamps or headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON position.

Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay System

The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:

turn on the lamps automatically at night

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turn off the lamps automatically during

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daylight keep the lamps on for up to three minutes

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after you turn the key to OFF.

The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument panel

To activate the autolamp feature, simply turn the headlamp knob counterclockwise towards the autolamp delay area. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off for you.

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Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that is located in the top right corner of the instrument panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.

You can adjust the autolamp to keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle. The further you move the headlamp knob to the left (counterclockwise), the longer the lamps stay on.

You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on for up to three minutes after you turn your vehicle off.

Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel

With the parking lamps or headlamps illuminated, you can brighten or dim the lights in the instrument panel. To do this, locate the switch above the headlight control knob and press it up (to brighten the lights) or down (to dim the lights). To turn the interior lights on and off, push the headlamp knob in.

The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and the interior light (autolamp feature shown — other models similar)

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The digital clock

1. To set the hour, press and hold the H button. When the desired hour appears, release the button.

2. To set the minutes, press and hold the M button. When the desired minute appears, release the button.

Your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray/cupholder mounted to the lower center of the instrument panel.

To open the ashtray, pull out the bottom edge of the drawer until it stops.

To close, remove cup(s) and push drawer forward until closed.

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Your vehicle may have several small storage compartments:

a glove compartment that locks. Use the

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round key to lock and unlock it.

WARNING

Do not put objects on the ledge between the back seat and the rear window, as they can become dangerous projectiles and injure someone.

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Trunk (If equipped)

You can use the remote control on the driver’s door to unlock and open the trunk unless you lock the button with main key. The valet key equipped with your vehicle can only open the doors and start the engine.

The remote control for the trunk

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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition

The positions of the key in the ignition

ACC allows some of your vehicle’s electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running.

LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever.

LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.

OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever.

ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs.

START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to test the brake warning light.

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Removing the Key From the Ignition

1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).

2. Set the parking brake fully.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

4. Remove the key.

NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift

must be in P (Park) to move the key to the lock position.

If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.

If the driver’s door is open while the key is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.

WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle.

WARNING

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle.

You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column to:

operate the turn signals

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turn the high beams on/off

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flash the lamps

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turn the windshield wipers and washer

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on/off turn the cornering lamps on

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The turn signal lever

Turn Signals

Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash.

If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back to the center (off) position.

For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release it.

If your vehicle is equipped with cornering lamps, they will automatically light on either the right or left side (depending on the direction of the turn), when the headlamps are ON.

High Beams

To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the high beams are ON, the high beam indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward you until it latches. The high beam indicator light turns off.

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Flashing the Lights

To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the headlamp knob is in the on or off position.

To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.

Rotate the end of the lever away from you to activate the wipers. The first seven detents are interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the LO position and the ninth detent is the HI position.

To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward you to the OFF position.

Variable Interval Wipers

In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle has wipers that you can set to operate at varying intervals. For example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles or more often in heavier rain.

The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever

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To set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the end of the turn signal lever toward or away from you until the wipers are going at the desired interval.

Windshield Washer

To clean the windshield, push in the end of the wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob pushed in. After you release the knob, the wipers operate for two to three cycles before turning off (if the wipers were OFF) or returning to HI, LO, or the interval setting selected.

If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level and fill it if it is low. See the Maintenance and Care chapter. If there is enough fluid, consult your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is empty or activate the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.

WARNING

Always warm up the windshield with the defroster before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision.

For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index.

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To alert other drivers to hazardous situations, push in the hazard flasher on the top of the steering column. The same control turns the flashers off.

The control for the hazard flashers

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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel.

The horn on the steering wheel

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