Ford Excursion 2004 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 13

Entertainment Systems 17

AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 AM/FM stereo with CD 21 Rear seat controls 24 Rear seat entertainment system 26

Climate Controls 42

Heater only 42 Manual heating and air conditioning 43 Electronic automatic temperature control 44 Rear window defroster 47

Lights 48

Headlamps 48 Turn signal control 50 Bulb replacement 52

Driver Controls 57

Windshield wiper/washer control 57 Steering wheel adjustment 58 Power windows 63 Mirrors 63 Speed control 67 Message center 70

Table of Contents

Locks and Security 81

Keys 81 Locks 81 Anti-theft system 83

Seating and Safety Restraints 93

Seating 93 Safety restraints 104 Air bags 115 Child restraints 119

Driving 130

Starting 130 Brakes 134 Transmission operation 137 Vehicle loading 158 Trailer towing 162 Recreational towing 166

Roadside Emergencies 167

Getting roadside assistance 167 Hazard flasher switch 168 Fuel pump shut-off switch 168 Fuses and relays 169 Changing tires 174 Jump starting 180 Wrecker towing 185

Customer Assistance 186

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 194

Table of Contents

Cleaning 195

Maintenance and Specifications 201

Engine compartment 202 Engine oil 204 Battery 207 Fuel information 215 Air filter(s) 230 Tire Information 232 Part numbers 244 Refill capacities 245 Lubricant specifications 248

Accessories 256

Index 259

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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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Introduction

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? 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

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

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Introduction

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

• 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.

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.

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Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag.

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and

maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

Snowplowing

The Excursion is not recommended for snowplow installation. Ford makes no representation as to the suitability of the Excursion for snowplowing, in particular regarding the potential for exceeding vehicle weight limits, airbag (SRS) deployment sensitivity, vehicle crash integrity, or powertrain durability. The Snowplow Package Option is not available.

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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Introduction

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Traction Control AdvanceTrac娂

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

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

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

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

THEFT

TRANS

TEMP

BRAKE

4x4

LOW

RANGE

MPH

km/h

PRND2

RPMX1000

SELECT

RESET

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive 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, have the respective system inspected immediately.

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon 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.

CHECK

GAGE

SUSP

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 (if equipped):

Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions has occurred:

• The engine coolant temperature is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.

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 dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

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 dealer immediately.

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

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

CHECK

GAGE

ABS

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

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

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

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated.

Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (4R100 5–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped-Diesel engines only):

Illuminates when the Tow/Haul feature has been activated. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged.

LOW

RANGE

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive is engaged.

Securilock娂 Anti-theft system:

Flashes when the Securilock娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

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4x4

Instrument Cluster

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

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 ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 5 Km (3 mph).

GAUGES

4x4

LOW

RANGE

MPH

km/h

PRND2

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THEFT

TRANS

TEMP

BRAKE

CHECK

GAGE

SUSP

RPMX1000

SELECT

RESET

Instrument Cluster

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.

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

Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press the control once to switch from the odometer to the trip odometer. To reset the trip, press the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.

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.

PRND2

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Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “L” and “H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

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.

Refer to Filling the tank in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

Transmission fluid temperature gauge: If the gauge is in the:

White area (normal) - the

transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature (between “H” and “C”).

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Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher than normal operating temperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or off road use). Refer to Special

Operating Conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for

instructions. Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with the gauge in the yellow area may cause internal transmission damage.

Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range.

Red area (over temperature) — the transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to normal range.

If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see your Ford dealer.

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Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease volume.

2. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations, tape selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

3. CD Door: Insert a CD with the label side up.

SCAN

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not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

4. Cassette door: Insert the cassette with the opening to the right.

5. Eject: Press to eject the cassette/CD. The radio will resume playing.

6. Tape: Press to start tape play. Press to stop tape during rewind/fast forward.

CD: Press to start CD play. With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped).

7. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again to return to the playing media.

8. Auto: Press to set first six strongest stations (if available) into AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons; press again to return to normal stations.

9. Clock: Press to toggle between station mode and clock mode. Press and hold to set the clock. Press the

SEEK to increase hours. Press

SEEK to decrease hours or

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the TUNE to decrease minutes or TUNE to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function.

10. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

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

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play tracks in random order. Press again to disable.

13. Compression (CD): Press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press again to disable.

14. Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

The Dolby威 noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby威 and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

15. Side 1–2: Works in tape mode only. Press to play reverse side of the tape.

/ to shift sound to the

Dolby威 noise reduction:

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16. Fast Forward (FF): Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance. Press again to disable.

17. Rewind (REW): Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Press again to disable.

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls.

19. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the treble output.

20. Tune: Works in radio mode only. Press TUNE

/ to change

frequency down/up.

SEEK

TUNE

REW

SEL

21. Seek: Press and release SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

22. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

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SEEK

TUNE

Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Seek: Press and release SEEK strong station, or track of current

disc.

2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind.

/ for previous/next

Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance.

3. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control until COMP ON is displayed.

4. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again return to playing media. In CD mode, MUTE acts as a pause feature.

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5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. EJECTING # (desired selection) will appear on the display. When the CD appears in the CD slot for removal, the display reads REMOVE CD # (desired selection). Press and hold to eject all loaded discs.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL the treble output.

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls to adjust levels. Use with MENU to set the clock and engage RDS.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off, Traffic, Program type, Show type and Compression modes.

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data). Traffic information is not available in most

U.S. markets.

FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.

Show TYPE: Displays the station’s call letters and format.

Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more

consistent listening level.

/ to decrease/increase

/ to shift sound to the

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Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

10. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to move between CDs. This radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls which allow you to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

11. CD: Press to select CD mode.

Seamless play: In CD mode, the transition between the end of one CD and the beginning of another will not contain delay time unless SEEK or a preset control is pressed.

12. AM/FM: Press to select a frequency band in radio mode.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSET will flash on the display. 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. Press again to disengage.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

) or decrease ( ) the

14. Load: Press to load a CD. SELECT SLOT will appear in the display. Select from 1–6onthe memory presets. MOVING TO # and then LOAD CD# will appear in the display. Insert the CD into the system, label side up. Press and hold to load up to six discs.

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15. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order. Press SHUF to cycle through SHUF TRAC, SHUF DISC or SHUF OFF.

16. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

17. Disc/Tune: Radio: Press or to manually tune down or up

the frequency band. CD: Press

18. CD door: Insert a CD label side up.

REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear seat controls allow the middle seat passengers to operate the radio, tape, CD or CD changer (if equipped).

To engage, simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5. Press again to disengage.

1. Memory: Push successively to allow rear seat passengers to scroll through memory presets. Push in CD changer mode (if equipped) to advance to the next disc.

2. Seek: Press the previous or next station,

selection or track.

3. Headphone jack: Plug a 3.5 mm headphone into the jack.

4. Headphone/speaker: Press to turn all speakers off (headphone mode). Press again to deactivate the headphone and activate system speakers.

5. Volume: Press + to increase and — to decrease volume levels. From the rear seat controls, volume cannot be set higher than the front seat setting.

6. Media: Push to toggle between AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD or CD changer mode (if equipped).

or to select the previous or next track on the CD.

or to access

VOLUME MEDIA

MEM

2631

SEEK

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RADIO FREQUENCIES

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE

Do:

• Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or

cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

• Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t:

• Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.

• Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being

played.

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CD/CD PLAYER CARE

Do:

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

• Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.

• Clean using a circular motion.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System which allows you to watch DVDs, play music CDs and to plug in and play video game systems. Please review this material to become familiar with the system features and safety information.

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DVD player controls

1. MAIN control

• NEXT — Press to access the next track on the CD, the next chapter on the DVD, or to go up in cursor mode.

• PREV — Press to access the previous track on the CD, the previous chapter on the DVD, or to go down in cursor mode.

• REV — Press to reverse in CD and DVD play modes or to move the cursor left in the menu active mode.

• FWD —Press to advance in CD and DVD play modes or to move the cursor right in the menu active mode.

2. PLAY/PAUSE control

Press to playback or pause the DVD.

3. DIM control

Adjust to increase (+) or decrease (-) the amount of brightness on the screen.

4. ENTER control

Press to select the function pointed to within the active menu. May also be used by some user interactive discs during movie play.

5. MENU control

Press to bring up the disc menu.

6. AUX control

Press to switch DVD player from play mode to auxiliary mode.

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7. Auxiliary jacks

Insert lines for standard video game players.

8. STOP/EJECT control

Press once to stop DVD play. Press again to eject the DVD.

9. DISPLAY (DISP) control

Press to enable on screen display of player menu and user display adjustments.

DVD control features

Menu control

Press the MENU control to enter into MENU mode. This allows you to move and choose within the DVD generated menu structure. Once in MENU mode:

• Press the NEXT control to move the cursor one position upward

• Press the PREV control to move the cursor one position downward

REV

FWD

• Press the REV control to move the cursor left one position

• Press the FWD control to move the cursor right one position

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FWD

Entertainment Systems

Next/Previous control

The NEXT (up) and PREV (down) controls allow you to access the next or previous track on a CD or chapter on a DVD. When pressed, the playing audio will mute momentarily while the next chapter is accessed. Press and hold to advance or reverse multiple tracks or chapters.

REV/FWD control

Press the REV/FWD control during playback mode to reverse or advance at a normal speed. Press the REV/FWD control again to disengage the reverse/advance action and return to normal playback mode

Enter control

The ENTER control allows you to select items when in MENU mode.

Press the ENTER control to select the desired highlighted item.

CD play mode

Press NEXT during CD play to advance to the next track. If you press NEXT during the last track, the system will wrap around to the first track and begin play.

REV

FWD

ENTER

FWD

Slow play mode

To enter slow play mode, press the PLAY/PAUSE control. Once the system is in pause mode, press the FWD or REV control for slow motion playback. Three different speeds are available depending on how long the control is held. Press the control once for slow motion playback. Press the control again to disengage slow motion playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE control to return to normal playback mode.

2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

Entertainment Systems

User menu mode

To adjust the display setting, press DISP once and the player menu will appear. Press DISP again to adjust the display setting. Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls to select the various screen settings. (Available screen selections are 16x9, Normal, 4x3 and Zoom).

The DVD player will read the disc type and configure the display accordingly. Some movies have a wide screen movie format to fit a normal 4x3 screen. In this case, the movie will have black bars on the top and bottom. When shown on the screen, it may appear as a small screen within the wide screen. It may be desirable to view this type of movie in zoom mode. To enter zoom mode, press DISP once for the player menu and again to adjust the display setting. Select zoom from the screen settings by using the arrow and ENTER controls.

Remote control

DISP

REV

MNU

MODE

FWD

SEEKVOL

DISP

ENT

MEMORY

1. REWIND control

Press to reverse the direction of the DVD movie.

2. FAST FORWARD control

Press to advance the direction of the DVD movie.

3. PLAY/STOP control

Press to play or stop the DVD movie.

2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

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