FORD F-150 2004 User Manual v.1

Table of Contents

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 15

Entertainment Systems 18

AM/FM stereo 18 AM/FM stereo with CD 20 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 23 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 26

Climate Controls 32

Heater only 32 Manual heating and air conditioning 33 Electronic automatic temperature control 35 Rear window defroster 40

Table of Contents

Lights 41

Headlamps 41 Turn signal control 45 Bulb replacement 47

Driver Controls 52

Windshield wiper/washer control 52 Steering wheel adjustment 53 Power windows 58 Mirrors 59 Speed control 61 Message center 70 Tailgate 79

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Locks and Security 82

Keys 82 Locks 82 Anti-theft system 85

Seating and Safety Restraints 97

Seating 97 Safety restraints 102 Air bags 118 Child restraints 129

Driving 144

Starting 144 Brakes 149 Transmission operation 151 Trailer towing 173

Roadside Emergencies 186

Getting roadside assistance 186 Hazard flasher switch 187 Fuel pump shut-off switch 187 Fuses and relays 188 Changing tires 195 Jump starting 201 Wrecker towing 206

Customer Assistance 207

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 215

Cleaning 216

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Specifications 222

Engine compartment 224 Engine oil 226 Battery 229 Fuel information 237 Air filter(s) 251 Part numbers 257 Refill capacities 257 Lubricant specifications 261

Accessories 271 Index 274

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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 the 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.

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

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to other parts.

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

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand kilometers (miles) 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.

Introduction

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.

Data Recording

Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to information such as:

• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passengers,

• information about the performance of various systems and modules in the vehicle, and

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status.

Any of this information could potentially include information regarding how the driver operates the vehicle, potentially including but not limited to information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application, or steering input. This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event.

This stored information may be read out and used by:

• Ford Motor Company.

• service and repair facilities.

• law enforcement or government agencies.

• others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such

information.

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.

Introduction

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the

air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.

F150 SuperCrew Owners: Snowplowing

Your vehicle is not recommended for snowplowing. Ford makes no representation as to the suitability of your vehicle 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.

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.

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.

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 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

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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 AdvanceTracy

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

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

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Base instrument cluster

Base with Tachometer instrument cluster

Mid instrument cluster

Instrument Cluster

Luxury 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.

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.

Electronic throttle control (if equipped): Illuminates when the

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

Instrument Cluster

On vehicles equipped with a message center, “ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE” will be displayed, refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls 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.

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.

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

BRAKE

ABS

Instrument Cluster

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

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

Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter.

• With Mini Message Center

• With Full Message Center

If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.

Four wheel drive low: Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged.

Four wheel drive high: 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.

O/D

OFF

4x4

LOW

4x4 HI

Instrument Cluster

MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this display on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap under the Fuel Information section in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Check gauge: Displays 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.

Trans Fault: Displays when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

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.

Instrument Cluster

GAUGES

ABS

BRAKE

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.

4X4 LOW

4X4 HI

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Instrument Cluster

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

• With Mini Message Center

• With Full Message Center

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

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

• With Mini Message Center

Press and release the button on top of the cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display.

• With Full Message Center

Press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP mode appears in the display. Press the RESET button to reset.

Tachometer (if equipped):

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.

Instrument Cluster

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.

For more information, refer to Filling the tank under the Fuel Information section in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Entertainment Systems

FORD AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

/ Tuner: Press to

manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Audio: Press to access select

various settings.

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use SEEK

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use SEEK

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. Use / / SEEK, SEEK .

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

/ / SEEK, SEEK .

/ / SEEK,

Entertainment Systems

Setting the clock: Press CLK until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Press MENU to access and

use / / SEEK .

3. Seek: Press to access the

next/previous strong station or track.

4. Memory presets: To set a

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

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

frequency band.

6. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

7. CLK (Clock): Press CLK to

toggle between displaying the radio frequency and the clock setting.

Entertainment Systems

FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

/ Tuner: Press to

manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the

playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

3. Menu: Press to toggle through

the following modes:

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use SEEK

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use SEEK

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

/ / SEEK, SEEK .

/ / SEEK,

Entertainment Systems

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

Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU

to access and use

Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

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

MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (

(

4. Aux: Press to toggle between

FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next

strong station or track.

/ / SEEK, SEEK .

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust.

/ / SEEK, SEEK to set.

) or decrease

) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

6. Text: This control currently not

supported.

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in

random order.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD

mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

9. Repeat: Press to repeat the

current CD track.

Entertainment Systems

10. Fast forward: Press to

manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually

reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a

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

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling

of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

14. Seek: Press to access the next

strong station or track.

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

frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If

a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side

up.

Entertainment Systems

FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

/ Tuner: Press to

manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Seek: Press to access the next

strong station or track.

3. Phone/mute: Press to mute the

playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

4. Menu: Press to toggle through

the following modes:

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use SEEK

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use SEEK

/ / SEEK,

Entertainment Systems

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

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

Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU

to access and use

Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

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

MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Press hours/minutes.

5. Aux: Press to toggle between

FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

6. Tape eject: Press to eject a tape.

/ / SEEK, SEEK .

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust.

/ / SEEK, SEEK to set.

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust the

7. Text: This control currently not

supported.

8. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks

in random order.

9. Comp (Compression): In CD

mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Entertainment Systems

10. Repeat: Press to repeat the

current CD track.

11. Fast forward: Press to

manually advance in a CD track.

12. Rewind: Press to manually

reverse in a CD track.

13. Memory presets: To set a

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

14. Cassette door: Insert a tape, facing to the right.

15. Tape direction: Press to

change which side of the tape is playing.

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

frequency band.

17. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

18. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If

a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side

up.

Entertainment Systems

21. Seek: Press to access the

previous strong station or track.

22. Scan: Press for a brief sampling

of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

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

/ Tuner: Press to

manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the

playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

3. Menu: Press to toggle through

the following modes:

Entertainment Systems

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

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use SEEK

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

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

RDS (Available on Audiophile radios only): 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.

Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU

to access and use Traffic (Available on Audiophile radios only): 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.

Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Ambiance (Available on Audiophile radios only): This feature gives the feeling of “being there” to your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to the music. Press MENU to access then

use increase/decrease the level of ambiance. Occupancy mode: (Available on Audiophile radios only): Press MENU to access. Use ALL SEATS, DRIVER SEAT or REAR SEATS. Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without

losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

/ / SEEK, SEEK .

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust.

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust. Turn the volume control to

/ / SEEK, SEEK select and optimize sound for

/ / SEEK, SEEK to set.

/ / SEEK,

Entertainment Systems

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Press hours/minutes.

4. Aux: Press to toggle between

FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next

strong station or track.

6. Text: This control currently not

supported.

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in

random order.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD

mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

9. Repeat: Press to repeat the

current CD track.

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust the

10. Fast forward: Press to

manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually

reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a

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

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling

of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

Entertainment Systems

14. Seek: Press to access the next

strong station or track.

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

frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If

a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD. Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

Press and hold to auto eject all CDs present in the system.

20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side

up.

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

Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

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