FORD Explorer 2005 User Manual v.1

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 15

Entertainment Systems 18

AM/FM stereo with CD 18 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 21 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 25

Climate Controls 46

Manual heating and air conditioning 46 Electronic automatic temperature control 48 Rear passenger climate control 50 Rear window defroster 52

Table of Contents

Lights 53

Driver Controls 62

Windshield wiper/washer control 62 Steering wheel adjustment 63 Power windows 68 Mirrors 69 Speed control 71 Message center 83

Locks and Security 99

Keys 99 Locks 99 Anti-theft system 101

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Seating and Safety Restraints 112

Seating 112 Safety restraints 122 Air bags 135 Child restraints 143

Tires, Wheels and Loading 156

Tire Information 159 Tire Inflation 160 Changing tires 164 Lug Nut Torque 172 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 182 Vehicle loading 187 Trailer towing 193 Recreational towing 198

Driving 200

Starting 200 Brakes 203 Traction control/AdvanceTrac 206 Transmission operation 210

Roadside Emergencies 233

Getting roadside assistance 233 Hazard flasher switch 234 Fuel pump shut-off switch 234 Fuses and relays 235 Jump starting 246 Wrecker towing 251

Customer Assistance 253

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 261

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Cleaning 262

Maintenance and Specifications 268

Engine compartment 270 Engine oil 273 Battery 278 Fuel information 286 Air filter(s) 299 Part numbers 301 Refill capacities 302 Lubricant specifications 304

Accessories 310

Index 313

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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.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

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

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Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

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

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

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

Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer.

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

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.

Special instructions

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

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Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

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

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

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

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.

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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.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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

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

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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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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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause 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.

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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.

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 light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

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.

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Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. 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.

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.

ABS

Check gage (if equipped):

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.

Hi temp low oil (if equipped):

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is low. Refer to Engine

coolant temperature gauge or Engine oil pressure gauge in this chapter.

CHECK

GAGE

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Low tire warning (if equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System): Illuminates

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

Electronic throttle control:

Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a ’limp-home’ operation. Report the fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.

Door ajar (if equipped):

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

DOOR

AJAR

Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.

AdvanceTrac娂 (if equipped):

Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged.

O/D

OFF

4x4

LOW

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Four wheel drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive high is engaged.

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

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 ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened.

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

Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km).

4x4

HIGH

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GAUGES

Standard instrument cluster gauges

Optional instrument cluster gauges

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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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 miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Refer to Message Center in the Drivers Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English.

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

• Standard instrument cluster

Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display.

• Optional instrument cluster

Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display.

TRIP

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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.

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

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.

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

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

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Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

16 17

AM FM

BASSCDTREB BAL FADE

CDCD

123456

1. Balance: Press

sound to the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press

sound to the front/rear speakers.

/ to shift

FM1

DISC

1 234

COMP

SHUFFLE

7910

SCN

CLK

3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a

brief sampling of all listenable stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

4. CLK: To set the hour, press and

hold CLK and press SEEK to decrease

or increase the

CLK

hours.

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To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes.

5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD.

6. COMP (Compression): In CD

mode, press to bring louder and softer levels into more comfortable listening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display.

7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the

tracks on the CD in random order. Press again to turn off.

8. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band

CDCD

123456

AM/FM; tune to a station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 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).

9. CD:

Press and hold until desired point of a selection is reached.

10.

CD: Press and hold until

desired point of a selection is reached.

11. Tune: In radio mode, press to move up or down the frequency band in individual increments.

12. Seek: Press and release SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

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

SHUFFLE

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14. CD: Press to enter CD mode or to play a CD already loaded into the system.

15. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode.

16. Bass: Press increase/decrease the bass output.

17. Treble: Press increase/decrease the treble output.

18. CD slot: Insert a CD printed side up.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) 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. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

/ to

DISC

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AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)

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

2. Rewind: In CD mode, press until the desired point within the current selection is reached.

Fast forward: In CD mode, press until the desired point within the current selection is reached.

TEXT: TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

3. DSP (Digital Signal Processing): Press DSP to access

the Ambiance menu. Ambiance gives the feeling of “being there” to your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to the music. Press SEL to engage/disengage. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease the level of ambiance.

/ for previous/next

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Occupancy: Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Press SEL to scroll through settings.

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

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press EJ and a memory preset to eject a specific disk. 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, Fade and other menu selections.

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

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

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

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.

/ to decrease/increase

/ to shift sound to the

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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. Press MENU until FIND appears in the display. Use SEL to scroll through music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for station playing requested music category.

Show TYPE: Displays the station’s call letters or music format. Press MENU until SHOW appears in the display. Use SEL to select NONE, NAME or TYPE.

Shuffle: In CD mode, press to play tracks in a random order. Press MENU until SHUFFLE appears in the display. Use SEL to select SHUFFLE DISC, SHUFFLE TRK or SHUFFLE OFF.

Compression: In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU until COMPRESS is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.

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.

11. SAT (if equipped): Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

) or decrease ( ) the

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

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 be shown. 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 and hold again to disengage.

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

Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Then press SEL to

increase ( appear in the display.

14. Load: Press to load a CD. Press LOAD and a specific memory preset to load a specific disc. Press and hold to load up to six discs.

15. CD AUX: Press to access CD or AUX mode.

) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. The level will

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

17. Disc/Tune: Press manually tune down/up the radio

frequency band, or change to the previous/next CD.

CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free 888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at www.siriusradio.com

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

or to

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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 slot: Insert a CD with the label side up.

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.

SCAN

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

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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 the or TUNE

this control will not function.

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

SEEK to decrease hours or

TUNE to decrease minutes

to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock

/ to shift sound to the

Entertainment Systems

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.

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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. A small “c” will appear in the display to indicate that compression is enabled. 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.

Dolby威 noise reduction:

16. Fast Forward (FF): In CD mode, press for a slow advance,

press and hold for a fast advance. In TAPE mode, press FF to enable Fast Forward feature. Press FF or TAPE to resume tape play.

17. Rewind (REW): In CD mode, press for a slow reverse, press and

REW

hold for a fast reverse. In TAPE mode, press REW to enable the rewind feature. Press REW or TAPE to resume tape play.

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

SEL

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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.

Entertainment Systems

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

/ to change

frequency down/up.

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.

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

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SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SINGLE CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)

1. SEEK: Press and release SEEK strong station or track.

2. TEXT: The filename (Fi), song title (So), artist text (Ar) or album text (AL) may be viewed while playing an MP3 selection. When MP3 selection text is shown on the message display its corresponding text indicator (Fi, So, Ar, or AL) is shown in the elapsed time display. Press TEXT to scroll through the text fields. The display will scroll through all of the text in the current field before changing to the next field. (TEXT must be pressed within 3 seconds of the previous press to proceed to the next/last text display. The last text field shown on the display will become the new display message default. TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed satellite kit

only available in the continental United States.

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