FORD Windstar 2003 User Manual v.2

	Table of Contents
Introduction	4
Instrument Cluster	10
Warning and control lights	10
Gauges	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD	16
AM/FM stereo cassette	18
AM/FM stereo with CD	25
Rear seat controls	28
Climate Controls	31
Manual heating and air conditioning	31
Rear window defroster	35
Lights	36
Headlamps	36
Turn signal control	39
Bulb replacement	41
Driver Controls	45
Windshield wiper/washer control	45
Steering wheel adjustment	46
Power windows	53
Mirrors	54
Speed control	56
Message center	63
Locks and Security	77
Keys	77
Locks	77
Anti-theft system	79

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Seating and Safety Restraints	89
Seating	89
Safety restraints	99
Air bags	112
Child restraints	118
Driving	132
Starting	132
Brakes	135
Traction control	137
Transmission operation	140
Trailer towing	147
Roadside Emergencies	152
Getting roadside assistance	152
Hazard flasher switch	153
Fuel pump shut-off switch	153
Fuses and relays	154
Changing tires	163
Jump starting	169
Wrecker towing	174
Customer Assistance	175
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	183
Cleaning	184

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Maintenance and Specifications	190
Engine compartment	192
Engine oil	193
Battery	196
Fuel information	203
Low tire warning system	218
Part numbers	223
Refill capacities	224
Lubricant specifications	225
Accessories	230
Index	233

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Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company

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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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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant

steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

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

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

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

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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 including 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.

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

	Vehicle Symbol Glossary
	Safety Alert	See Owner’s Guide
	Fasten Safety Belt	Air Bag-Front
	Air Bag-Side	Child Seat
	Child Seat Installation	Child Seat Lower
	Warning	Anchor
	Child Seat Tether	Brake System
	Anchor
	Anti-Lock Brake System	Brake Fluid -
		Non-Petroleum Based
	Traction Control	AdvanceTrac
	Master Lighting Switch	Hazard Warning Flasher
	Fog Lamps-Front	Fuse Compartment
	Fuel Pump Reset	Windshield Wash/Wipe
	Windshield	Rear Window
	Defrost/Demist	Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

	Power Windows	Power Window Lockout
	Front/Rear
	Child Safety Door	Interior Luggage
		Compartment Release
	Lock/Unlock
		Symbol
	Panic Alarm	Engine Oil
	Engine Coolant	Engine Coolant
		Temperature
	Do Not Open When Hot	Battery
	Avoid Smoking, Flames,	Battery Acid
	or Sparks
	Explosive Gas	Fan Warning
	Power Steering Fluid	Maintain Correct Fluid
		Level
	Emission System	Engine Air Filter
	Passenger Compartment	Jack
	Air Filter
	Check fuel cap	Low tire warning

MAX

MIN

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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

CHECK
FUEL	O/D
CAP
	OFF

		4	5	6		40		60
F	FUEL	3	TRAC		7		80	80	TEMP	H
		ACTIVE						BRAKE 120
	2	TRAC				20 40		100
		OFF
E	1	RPMX1000			THEFT			160
						MPH		km/h
								200120

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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.

Check engine: The Check Engine 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: Illuminates when	CHECK
the fuel cap may not be properly	FUEL
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Check	CAP
engine warning light to come on,

refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter.

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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 ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has

been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal

braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced

immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

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

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

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TRAC

OFF

Instrument Cluster

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Traction Control or	TRAC
AdvanceTrac active	ACTIVE
(if equipped): Illuminates when

the Traction Control is active,

refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Traction Control or AdvanceTrac off light

(if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control has been

disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire warning: Illuminates when the low tire warning system is enabled. If the light remains on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to Low

tire warning in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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 engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

O/D off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off.

O/D OFF

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Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

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

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

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.

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

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Instrument Cluster

GAUGES

	CHECK
		FUEL
		CAP								O/D
									60	OFF
		3	4	5	6		40
F	FUEL			TRAC		7		80	80	TEMP	H
		TRAC	ACTIVE						BRAKE 120
	2						20 40			100
		OFF
E	1		RPMX1000			THEFT			160
							MPH		km/h
										200120

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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 TEMP H 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.

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Odometer: Registers the total

kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

Low tire warning reset: May be used to reset the Low Tire Warning

System, refer to Low Tire Warning in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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.

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

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

	4	5	6
	3		7
	2
1	RPMX1000

F FUEL

E

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

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Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO

1. Seek: Press / to find the

next listenable station down/up the frequency band.

2.Tune: Press / to manually adjust the radio frequency down/up.

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

4.Memory preset buttons: To set

a station: Select frequency band	1
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,

press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

AM/FM

2

3

4

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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 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 or increase the hours.

VOL

PUSH

ON

VOL

PUSH

ON

TONE

CLK

TONE

CLK

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

12

13

14

15

16

17

1

2

3

4

11

10

9

VOL - PUSH ON
AM	FM1	ST
BASS TREB
FM
SEEK
SCAN	EJ

TUNE

CLK

BAL FADE

TAPE

AMS

SIDE 1 - 2

REW FF

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

7

6

5

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

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

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

decrease or increase the hours.

CLK

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease

or increase

the minutes.

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4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press TAPE

AMS

and hold to activate Automatic 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 direction.

6.REW (rewind): Press to rewind the tape.

FF (fast forward): Press to advance the tape.

SIDE 1 - 2

REW

FF

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.

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

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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.

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.

EJ

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

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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

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

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

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10. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL / to shift sound to the left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the 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. Dolby noise reduction:

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.

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.

FF

2

REW

1

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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.

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

SEL

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

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PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM

1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next

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.

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6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase 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 / to shift sound to the left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the 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 format (i.e., Jazz, Classic, Country, Info, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft and Top 40).

Show NAME: Displays station’s call letters. Show NONE: Nothing appears in the display.

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

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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.

Autoset: Allows you to set the

strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSET will 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 and momentarily hold to disengage (AUTOSET OFF will appear in the display.).

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.

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17. Disc/Tune: Radio: Press

or	to manually tune down or up
the frequency band.
CD: Press		or	to select the previous or next track on the CD.

18. CD door: Insert a CD label side up.

REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

The Personal Audio System allows the rear seat passengers to listen to one media source (radio, tape, CD, or CD changer if equipped) while the front seat passengers listen to another. However, front and rear seat passengers can not listen to two different radio stations simultaneously.

To engage, simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5. Press again to disengage.

1.Memory: Push successively to allow rear seat passengers to scroll through memory presets. Push in CD changer mode (if equipped) to advance to the next disc.

2.Seek: Press or to access

the previous or next station, selection or track.

5	6	1	2
VOLUME	MEDIA	MEM	SEEK
4			3

3.Headphone jack: Plug a 3.5 mm headphone into the jack.

4.Headphone/speaker: Press to turn all speakers off (headphone mode). Press again to deactivate the headphone and activate system speakers.

5.Volume: Press + to increase and — to decrease volume levels. From the rear seat controls, volume can not be set higher than the front seat setting.

6.Media: Push to toggle between AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD or CD changer mode (if equipped).

Plug a 3.5 mm headphone into either one of the two

jacks. Press

the / control to operate the headphones.

The rear speakers will cut out once the speaker on/off control is pressed. A soft audible sound may be heard from the rear speakers. The front

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speaker will remain playing for the front passengers. Press the / control again to deactivate the headphones (Personal Audio System).

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

FM87.7, 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.

•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t:

•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.

•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played.

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CD/CD PLAYER CARE

Do:

•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.

•Clean using a circular motion.

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. 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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