Ford MUSTANG 2005 Owner Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 22
Climate Controls 29
Manual heating and air conditioning 29
Rear window defroster 31
Lights 32
Headlamps 32
Turn signal control 35
Bulb replacement 35
Driver Controls 42
Windshield wiper/washer control 42
Steering wheel adjustment 43
Power windows 44
Mirrors 47
Speed control 47
Message center 50
Locks and Security 64
Keys 64
Locks 64
Anti-theft system 72
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Seating and Safety Restraints 77
Seating 77
Safety restraints 82
Airbags 96
Child restraints 105
Tires, Wheels and Loading 119
Tire Information 119
Changing tires 124
Lug Nut Torque 129
Vehicle loading 139
Trailer towing 145
Recreational towing 147
Driving 148
Starting 148
Brakes 153
Traction control 155
Transmission operation 156
Roadside Emergencies 164
Getting roadside assistance 164
Hazard flasher switch 165
Fuel pump shut-off switch 165
Fuses and relays 166
Jump starting 172
Wrecker towing 177
Customer Assistance 178
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 186
Cleaning 187
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Maintenance and Specifications 194
Engine compartment 196
Engine oil 198
Battery 203
Engine Coolant 205
Fuel information 211
Part numbers 225
Refill capacities 226
Lubricant specifications 228
Accessories 235
Index 238
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Introduction
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get
well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more
you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the
following website:
• In the United States: www.ford.com
• In Canada: www.ford.ca
• In Australia: www.ford.com.au
• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It
is an integral part of the vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the
safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the
engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.
collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump
shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
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Introduction
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury 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.
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.
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.
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SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, 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.
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 airbag.
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.
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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.
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 Airbag - Front
Airbag - 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
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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
Check Fuel Cap
Jack
Low Tire Pressure
Warning
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Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Base instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause extensive 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
bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
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Instrument Cluster
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 by your authorized dealer.
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.
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 authorized dealer. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the
brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.
BRAKE
P!
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 authorized dealer.
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Instrument Cluster
Anti-lock brake system (if
equipped): If the ABS light stays
illuminated or continues to flash, a
malfunction has been detected, have
the system serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness: If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer. 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.
Engine oil pressure (if
equipped): Illuminates when the oil
pressure falls below the normal
range, refer to Engine oil in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Engine coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
ABS
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Instrument Cluster
Traction Control娂 active (if
equipped): Flashes when the
Traction Control娂 is active. If the
light remains on a malfunction has
been detected; have the system
serviced immediately, refer to the
Driving chapter for more information.
Overdrive off (automatic
transmission): 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.
Low fuel (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or near empty
(refer to Fuel gauge in this
chapter).
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is engaged. Turns off when the
speed control system is disengaged.
Door/Trunk ajar (if equipped):
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and any door or
trunk is open.
Anti-theft system: Flashes when
the Securilock娂 Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
O/D
OFF
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.
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Instrument Cluster
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.
Daytime running lamps (DRL)
(if equipped): Illuminates when
the Daytime running lamps are on.
Also is an indication that the tail
lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps and parking lamps are
switched OFF.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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.
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GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Instrument Cluster
Refer to Message Center (if equipped) in the Driver Controls chapter
to select one of six preset colors or one user definable color (MyColor)
for the nighttime gauge backlighting.
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Instrument Cluster
Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.
• Base instrument cluster
• Optional 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 miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
• Base instrument cluster
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Instrument Cluster
• Optional instrument cluster
Refer to Message Center in the
Driver Controls chapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to
English.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
• Base instrument cluster
Press and release the RESET button
on the cluster to toggle between
odometer and trip odometer display.
To reset, press and hold for less
than 2 seconds.
• Optional instrument cluster
Press and release the message
center INFO button until TRIP
mode appears in the display. Press
the RESET button to reset.
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.
• Base instrument cluster
• Optional instrument cluster
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Instrument Cluster
Battery voltage gauge (if
equipped): Indicates the battery
voltage when the ignition is in the
ON position. If the pointer moves
and stays outside the normal
operating range, have the vehicle’s
electrical system checked by your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge (if
equipped): 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 (and gauge reads no/low oil
pressure....), shut down the engine immediately and contact your dealer
for service 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 FUEL icon and arrow 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 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
/ Tuner: Press to
1.
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:
Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
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
/ / SEEK .
/ / SEEK .
/ / SEEK .
/ / SEEK .
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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 MENU to access and use
volume setting. The level will appear in the display.
Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. Use
MENU again to disengage clock mode.
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. You can then access the
stations by pressing the memory presets. To disengage, press MENU to
access and press
4. Aux: If no auxiliary sources are
available, NO AUX AUDIO will be
displayed.
5. Seek: Press to access the next
strong radio station or the next
track on the compact disc.
6. Text: This control is not
operational.
/ / SEEK to set or turn on/off.
/ / SEEK to turn the feature off.
/ / SEEK to adjust the
/ to manually increase/decrease Press
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.
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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 radio station or the previous
track on the compact disc.
15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
16. 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.
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.
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SHAKER 500 — AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
SHAKER 1000 — AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with the SHAKER 1000威 audio system.
This system is equipped with a rack of amplifiers and subwoofers in the
trunk of the vehicle.
The SHAKER 1000威 audio system is capable of producing very high
sound pressure levels. For your listening comfort and protection, it is not
recommended to listen to the SHAKER 1000威 audio system at high
volume levels for extended periods of time.
1.
/ Tune/Disc selector:
Press to manually go up or down
the radio frequency or to select a
desired disc. 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:
SHAKER: Select to engage SHAKER 1000 mode. SHAKER 1000 mode
enhances acoustic sound for all seating locations and increases the signal
to the trunk mounted speakers and amplifiers for enhanced bass
performance. Use
on/off.
Track/Folder Mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
Mode, pressing
In Folder mode, pressing SEEK will scroll only through tracks
within the selected folder.
Compression: Available only in CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more consistent listening level.
Repeat: Available only in CD mode. Press to repeat the current CD
track.
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
/ or SEEK to toggle SHAKER mode
SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the disc.
/ / , SEEK to set or turn on/off.
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will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets. You can then access the
stations by pressing the memory presets. To disengage, press MENU to
access and press
/ / SEEK to turn the feature off.
Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
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
Occupancy mode:: Use
sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
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 MENU to access and use
volume setting. The level will appear in the display.
Setting the clock: Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
RDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic,
Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. RDS must be
activated to access Find and Show functions.
To activate, press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS.
Use
will not be able to access Find and Show functions.
Find: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music
category. Use
SEEK or SCAN to begin the search.
Show: Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program
type. Use
/ / , SEEK .
/ / , SEEK .
/ / SEEK select and optimize
/ / SEEK to adjust the
/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.
/ . SEEK to toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is Off, you
/ to find the desired program type, then use
/ / SEEK to show type, name or none.
/ / SEEK .
/ / SEEK .
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4. Aux: If no auxiliary sources are
available, NO AUX AUDIO will be
displayed.
5. Seek: Press to access the next
strong station or track. Also use in
menu mode to select various
settings.
6. Text: In CD mode, this feature
reads and displays track song title,
artist name and album title.
7. Shuffle: Press to play the tracks
in random order.
8. FOLDER: Press to access next
folder on MP3 discs, if folders are
available.
9. FOLDER: press to access the
previous folder on MP3 discs, if
folders are available.
10. Fast forward: Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
11. Rewind: Press to manually
reverse in a CD track.
Entertainment Systems
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
previous strong station or track.
15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
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16. 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.
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 begin the CD
load sequence. When the radio
prompts to select a slot, use the
presets to select the desired slot to
load the CD. If the selected slot
already contains a CD, the display will read SLOT FULL. Press and hold
to autoload up to 6 CDs. Load CDs one at a time when the radio
prompts to load a CD.
19. CD eject: Press to begin the CD
eject sequence When the radio
prompts to select a CD, use the
presets to select the desired CD to eject. Press and hold to auto eject all
CDs present in the system. If there is no CD present, the display will
read NO CD.
20. CD slot: Insert one CD at a
time, label side up, when the system
prompts to load a CD.
MP3 TRACK AND FOLDER STRUCTURE
Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and a folder structure
as follows:
• There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode
(system default) and MP3 folder mode.
• MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure present on the MP3 disc.
The player sequentially numbers each MP3 track on the disc (denoted
by the .mp3 file extension) from T001 to T255.
•
MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level of
folders. The CD player sequentially numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc
(denoted by the .mp3 extension) and all folders containing MP3 files,
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from 01–01 to 99–99. The first two digits denote the folder number and
the last two digits denote the track number within that folder.
• Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation
through the disc files.
ACCESSORY DELAY
With accessory delay, the window switches and radio may be used for up
to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or
until any door or trunk is opened.
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, 540–1600, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
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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Entertainment Systems
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. Ball
point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for
further information.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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Climate Controls
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the vehicle.
2. Mode selections: Controls the location of the airflow in the vehicle.
See the following for a brief description of each selection.
MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This
re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient.
Recirculated air may also help
reduce undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
: Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
: Distributes air through the floor vents.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents. Can be
used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice.
3. Rear defroster (R
defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this section for more
information.
4. Recirculation control
recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
exterior odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation
engages automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged
manually in any other mode selection except
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except
MAX A/C.
5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance. Engages automatically
in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and (floor/defrost).
): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
: Press to activate/deactivate air
(defrost).
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Climate Controls
6. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
airflow selector in the O (OFF) position or with recirculated air
engaged.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:
1. Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
2. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes:
1. Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
2. Select A/C and recirculated air (
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
6. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the
vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.
.
(defrost) position.
) to provide colder airflow.
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Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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