Ford F-350, F23, F-550, F-250 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 12

Warning and control lights 12 Gauges 15

Entertainment Systems 19

AM/FM stereo 19 AM/FM stereo cassette 21 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 23 AM/FM stereo with CD 27 CD changer 31

Climate Controls 35

Heater only 35 Manual heating and air conditioning 36

Table of Contents

Lights 38

Headlamps 38 Turn signal control 41 Bulb replacement 42

Driver Controls 48

Windshield wiper/washer control 48 Steering wheel adjustment 49 Moon roof 51 Power windows 52 Mirrors 53 Speed control 56 Message center 59

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Locks and Security 65

Keys 65 Locks 65 Anti-theft system 67

Seating and Safety Restraints 72

Seating 72 Safety restraints 77 Air bags 90 Child restraints 99

Driving 110

Starting 110 Brakes 115 Transmission operation 118 Trailer towing 146

Roadside Emergencies 174

Getting roadside assistance 174 Hazard flasher switch 175 Fuel pump shut-off switch 175 Fuses and relays 176 Changing tires 181 Jump starting 192 Wrecker towing 197

Customer Assistance 199

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 207

Cleaning 208

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Maintenance and Specifications 215

Engine compartment 217 Engine oil 218 Battery 221 Fuel information 229 Air filter(s) 246 Part numbers 253 Refill capacities 254 Lubricant specifications 257

Accessories 270

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.

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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

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 for at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a trailer or snowplowing.

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.

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Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L 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.

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Special instructions

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

Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow

the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

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

air bag can be and is turned OFF.

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.

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Using your vehicle with a snowplow

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

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete

Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent

supplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it will be indicated on the Certification label. The label is located on the driver’s side door pillar or on the rear edge of the driver’s door. You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford’s recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only available on certain 6.0L Diesel engine equipped vehicles.

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Notice to owners with vehicles equipped with Power Take Off (PTO) capability

Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for operating vehicles equipped with PTO.

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.

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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

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.

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 (5–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped): The

ON light on the end of the gearshift lever illuminates when the Tow/Haul feature has been selected. 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.

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (4–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped):

Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned OFF, refer to the Driving chapter. 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

OVERDRIVE

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Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive is engaged.

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

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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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Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): 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.

Refer to Filling the tank in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

Instrument Cluster

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Instrument Cluster

Transmission fluid temperature gauge (automatic transmission only): If the gauge is in the:

White area (normal) - the

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

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

AM/FM STEREO

Entertainment Systems

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

1. Seek: Press next strong station down/up the

frequency band.

2. Tune: Press change radio frequency down/up.

/ to find the

/ to manually

TONE VOL

ST DX

SEEK

TUNE

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

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AM/FM

Entertainment Systems

4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency band

1 2 3 4

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

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

6. Tone: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade appears on the display. Turn the volume control to raise/lower the

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (if equipped).

7. CLK (Clock): To set the hour, press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the display. Press SEEK to decrease

TONE

CLK

increase the hours.

To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK set appears in the display. Press TUNE to decrease

or increase the minutes.

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AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE

Entertainment Systems

VOL - PUSH ON

13 14 15 16 17 1 234

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

123456

1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers.

FM1

SIDE REW FF

CLK

TAPE

AMS

1 - 2

3. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold CLK. Then press SEEK to

decrease

or increase the

CLK

hours.

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

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Entertainment Systems

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press and hold to activate Automatic

TAPE

AMS

Music Search (allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape

SIDE 1 - 2

direction.

6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind

REW

the tape.

FF (fast forward): Press to

advance the tape.

7. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

Dolby威 noise reduction: Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape

8. noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

9. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of all listenable radio stations or all tape selections. Press again to stop.

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

/ to change

frequency down/up

11. Seek: Press and release

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

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

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

Entertainment Systems

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

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

16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a tape.

17. Cassette door: Insert a cassette into the cassette door.

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD

/ to

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Entertainment Systems

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.

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. 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.

SCAN

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

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Entertainment Systems

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 return to 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 and hold to set the clock. Press the

decrease hours or SEEK increase hours. Press the TUNE to decrease minutes or TUNE

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.

/ to shift sound to the

SEEK to

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.

/ to shift sound to the

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Entertainment Systems

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

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

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

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

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

19. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the bass output.

REW

SEL

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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.

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

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Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to auto eject all loaded discs.

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

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

/ for previous/next

/ to decrease/increase

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.

/ to shift sound to the

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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.

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

(

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.

/ to shift sound to the

) or decrease

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

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Entertainment Systems

Autostore: 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. AUTOSTORE 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.

14. Load: Press to load a CD. Press and hold to load up to six discs.

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.

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

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