Ford F-550 2003 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 13

Entertainment Systems 17

AM/FM stereo 17 AM/FM stereo cassette 18 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 21 AM/FM stereo with CD 25 CD changer 28

Climate Controls 32

Heater only 32 Manual heating and air conditioning 33

Lights 35

Headlamps 35 Turn signal control 37 Bulb replacement 38

Driver Controls 44

Windshield wiper/washer control 44 Power windows 47 Mirrors 47 Speed control 48 Message center 51

Locks and Security 56

Keys 56 Locks 56 Anti-theft system 58

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Seating and Safety Restraints 63

Seating 63 Safety restraints 68 Air bags 79 Child restraints 87

Driving 98

Starting 98 Brakes 102 Transmission operation 106 Trailer towing 127

Roadside Emergencies 152

Getting roadside assistance 152 Hazard flasher switch 153 Fuel pump shut-off switch 153 Fuses and relays 154 Changing tires 159 Jump starting 168 Wrecker towing 173

Customer Assistance 175

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 183

Cleaning 184 Maintenance and Specifications 191

Engine compartment 193 Engine oil 194 Battery 197 Fuel information 205 Air filter(s) 221 Part numbers 228 Refill capacities 228 Lubricant specifications 232

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Accessories 245 Index 249

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

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.

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

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.

Introduction

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 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.

Event Data Recorder

The computer in your vehicle is 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 potentially including information related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but not limited to vehicle speed.

Introduction

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 Air bag 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 7.3 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.

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

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manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the 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 7.3L Diesel engine equipped vehicles.

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.

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

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

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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

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: If this light illuminates while driving, it is a possible indication that one of the engine’s emission control systems has failed.

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.

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.

CHECK

GAGE

Instrument Cluster

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.

ABS

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

Instrument Cluster

Check air suspension (if equipped): Illuminates when

the air suspension switch is turned OFF, the load limit is exceeded or the air suspension requires servicing.

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 (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) (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.

CHECK

SUSP

OVERDRIVE

LOW

RANGE

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive is engaged.

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 (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Instrument Cluster

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. To reset, depress the control.

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

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).

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 or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

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.

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

/ to find the

/ to manually

TONE VOL

ST DX

SEEK TUNE

AM/FM

4. 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.

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

1 2 3 4

Entertainment Systems

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

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.

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE

VOL - PUSH ON

13 14 15 16 17 1 234

BASS TREB BAL FADE

FM1

CLK

TAPE

AMS

11 10

SEEK TUNE

SCAN

SIDE

REW FF

1 - 2

123456

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

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

Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

10. Tune: Works in radio mode only. Press TUNE frequency down/up

11. Seek: Press and release strong station, selection or track.

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

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

/ to change

/ for previous/next

14. Bass: Press

/ to

decrease/increase the bass output.

15. Treble: Press

/ to

decrease/increase the treble output.

16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a

tape.

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

Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD

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

Entertainment Systems

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 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 to increase hours. Press the to decrease minutes or TUNE

increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function.

SEEK to

TUNE

Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

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:

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.

REW

Entertainment Systems

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.

21. Seek: Press and release SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

SEL

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

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

Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM

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.

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

Entertainment Systems

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.

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

/ to decrease/increase

/ to shift sound to the

) or decrease

Entertainment Systems

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.

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 DISC, SHUF TRAC or SHUF OFF.

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

Entertainment Systems

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.

CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your CD changer is in one of the following locations:

• Behind the passenger’s seat (Regular Cab only)

• In the center console (SuperCab/SuperCrew with Captain’s chairs)

• Under the rear bench on the driver’s side (see instructions below)

(SuperCab with bench seats)

• In the stowage bin on the passenger’s side (SuperCrew with bench seats)

1. Slide the door to access the CD

changer magazine.

2. Press

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

to eject the magazine.

3. Turn the magazine (A) over.

4. Using the disc holder release

knob (C), pull the disc holder (B) out of the magazine.

Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the lever.

Entertainment Systems

5. Line up the CD with the groove

of the disc holder. Ensure that the label on the CD faces downwards.

6. Press the disc holder until it locks

securely into the magazine.

Ensure that the disc holder is evenly inserted and at the same level as the magazine (A). The unit will not operate if the disc holder is not inserted at the same level (B).

If your CD changer is located under the rear bench, the following instructions apply to load discs:

1. Load the discs into the magazine

slots (numbered 1 through 6 on the window) one at a time with labeled surfaces upward. (The holders DO NOT pull out. )

2. Begin with the bottom slot number 1.

3. Insert the loaded magazine into the CD changer with the arrow

pointing toward the changer.

6 5 4

6 COMPACT DISC MAGAZINE

3 2 1

Entertainment Systems

To remove discs:

1. Slide the corresponding lever on the opposite side of the magazine

window. The disc will partially eject.

2. Remove the disc.

Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The magazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used.

The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types will

damage the unit. Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage

the CD player and void your audio system warranty.

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 effect 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.

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