Mercury 1997 Cougar, Cougar User Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................1

Instrumentation .............................................. 7

Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 25

Controls and Features ................................ 59

Seating and Safety Restraints ................ 103

Starting ......................................................... 145

Driving ......................................................... 151

Roadside Emergencies .............................. 171

Maintenance and Care ............................. 201

Capacities and Specifications ................. 253

Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S. Only) .................................................. 261

Customer Assistance ................................. 263

Accessories .................................................. 275

Quick Index ................................................ 285

Index ............................................................. 295

Service Station Information ...................... 316

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Introduction

At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are judged.

Our Guiding Principles

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Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must be our number one priority.

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You are the focus of everything we do. Our work must be done with you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition.

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Continuous improvement is essential to our success. We must strive for excellence in

everything we do: in our products — in their safety and value — and in our services, our human relations, our competitiveness, and our profitability.

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Employee involvement is our way of life. We are a team. We must treat one another with trust and respect.

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Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We must maintain mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our other business associates.

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Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct worldwide must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands respect for its integrity and for its positive contributions to society.

This Guide

Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options available to you. If you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to your dealer.

This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.

NOTES and WARNINGS

NOTES give you additional information about

the subject matter you are referencing. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful

in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people. Please read all WARNINGS carefully.

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Finding Information in This Guide

After you have read this guide once, you will probably return to it when you have a specific question or need additional information. To help you find specific information quickly, you can use the Quick Index or the Index.

The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found.

To use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. We have designed the Index so that you can find information under a technical term.

Canadian Owners — French Version

French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.

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Record Booklet

The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists the services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good condition. A record log is also provided to help you keep track of all services performed.

Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended

Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties.

Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to find out about your vehicle’s warranties and your basic rights and responsibilities.

If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you can get a new one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of this Owner’s Guide.

Ford Extended Service Plan

More Protection for Your Vehicle

You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company.

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Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and administered by Ford. It provides:

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protection against repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires;

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other benefits during the warranty period (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance and wear items).

You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There are several Ford ESP plans available in various time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for details.)

When you buy Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company dealers.

NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United

States and Canada are not eligible for ESP coverage.

This information is subject to change. Ask your dealer for complete details about Ford ESP coverage.

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Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle.

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Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps:

— Watch traffic carefully so that you can

anticipate when to stop. — Begin braking well in advance. — Apply the brakes gradually.

The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.

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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations

in the Index. Do not use special “break-in” oils.

Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to promote durability.

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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.

In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are grouped together on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a cluster.

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The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are optional. The following sections detail what each of these indicators means.

Brake System Warning Light

The warning light for the brakes can show two things — that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by a qualified service technician.

The brake system warning light

This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to START. It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced.

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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped)

This warning light will go on each time you start your vehicle. If it remains on for longer than five seconds, you should shut off your engine and restart. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is also lit.

The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. At this time a mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal part of the self-check feature. If a malfunction is found during this check the anti-lock light will come on.

The anti-lock brake system light

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If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.

NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock

system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake function remains operational.

Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime

This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety belt. The following conditions will take place:

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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is turned to the ON position, the light will come on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.

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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime will turn off.

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If the safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON position, the light will not come on and the chime will not sound.

The safety belt warning light

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Air Bag Readiness Light

The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. The readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will light up for six (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the system is operating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance of the air bag system is not required.

If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

The air bag readiness light

Low Coolant Light

This light tells you that the coolant is low inside the coolant recovery bottle and that you should add more coolant.

This light comes on for a few seconds when your ignition key is turned to start, but should turn off when the engine starts. If this light stays on, check the level of coolant inside the recovery bottle. See Engine Coolant in the Index.

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The low coolant light

Charging System Light

This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to have the electrical system checked.

The charging system light

This light illuminates every time you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off). The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.

If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Overdrive Off Indicator

The overdrive off indicator light

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This light tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the button will return the vehicle to “overdrive on” mode. The transmission will be in the “overdrive on” mode when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off.

NOTE: If the light does not come on when the

TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the transmission.

Traction Assist Off Indicator

The traction assist off indicator

This light comes on when the Traction Assist system has been turned off.

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High Beam Light

This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the lights.

The high beam light

Service Engine Soon Warning Light

This light illuminates when the engine’s Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off.

The service engine soon warning light

Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)

Anti-theft alarm light

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This light is used when you set the anti-theft alarm system. See Anti-Theft System in the Controls and Features chapter for more information.

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the direction in which you are going to be turning.

The turn signal indicator light

Cruise Control Indicator Light

This light comes on when the cruise control system is actively maintaining the set speed. It will go off when the brakes are used or if the cruise control is turned off.

The cruise control indicator light

This light does not indicate any problems but is only a convenience to tell when the cruise control is active.

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Door Ajar Light (If equipped)

This light tells you when any door is not completely shut. It glows when the key is in the ON position.

The door ajar light

Engine Oil Pressure Light

This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light should come on every time your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will

cause severe engine damage.

The engine oil pressure light

If you lose engine oil pressure:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could result.

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3. Check the engine’s oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see Engine Oil in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.

4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on, regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for service as soon as possible.

For more information about adding oil, see Adding engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this guide.

Low Fuel Light

This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/8 to 1/16 of a tank. Your vehicle must be turned to ON for this light to come on. This light will either flicker or glow steadily.

The low fuel light

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Washer Fluid Low Light

This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a quarter full when you turn on the windshield washers.

The washer fluid low light

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge

The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.

The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate reading is obtained with the vehicle on level ground.

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With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON position.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.

The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the normal band as your engine coolant warms up. Under normal driving conditions, the pointer should stay in the normal band. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the noprmal band under normal driving conditions, and under certain driving conditions such as, heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, for the pointer to indicate at the top of the normal band.

If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the normal band, the engine is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage.

The engine coolant temperature gauge

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If your engine overheats:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Turn off the engine.

3. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE

COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.

4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured.

If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system serviced.

Speedometer

The speedometer

The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.

Odometer

The odometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.

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Trip Odometer

If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9 miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the reset control firmly when beginning the distance you wish to measure.

Since the trip odometer displays distance independent of the odometer it will not always advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same time as the odometer.

Tachometer

The tachometer

The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running.

You can drive your vehicle at most rpm points on the tachometer but you must stay out of the red zone.

Regardless of the type of transmission in your vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer in the red zone, you may damage the engine.

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The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic Stereo Radio with the Ford Compact Disc Player.

Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Radio

Most of the features of this unit work for both radio and CD operation. Also, some of the knobs and buttons control several different functions, so be sure to read all of the operating instructions carefully.

How to turn the radio on and off

Press the “POWER” button to turn the radio on. Press it again to turn it off.

How to adjust the volume

Press the (R/S) side of the “VOL” button to increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in the display to show the relative volume level.

NOTE: If the volume level is set above a

certain listening level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will come back to a “nominal” listening level. However, if the radio power is turned off, the volume will remain in the position it was set at when radio power was switched off.

Selecting the AM or FM frequency band

Push the “AM/FM” button to select the desired frequency band. When in the radio mode, pushing the button more than once will alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are used with the station memory buttons described under How to tune radio stations.

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How to tune radio stations

There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You can manually locate the station using the “SCAN/TUNE” button, “SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the station or select the station by using the memory buttons, which you can set to any desired frequency. These four methods are described below.

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Using the “SCAN/TUNE” button to manually tune

You can change the frequency up or down one increment at a time (FM changes in increments of 200kHz; AM changes in increments of 10kHz) by first pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button twice (display shows “TUNE”), then — within approximately five seconds —pressing and releasing either the top

or bottom

half of the “SEEK”

button. To change frequencies quickly, press and hold down either the top or bottom half of the “SEEK” button. While you are manually tuning, the display will show a blinking “M”.

Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast frequency, whether or not a station is present on that frequency. (See All About Radio Frequencies in this section.)

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Using the “SEEK” function

This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the top

half of the “SEEK” button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band. Press the bottom

half of the button to select the next listenable station down the frequency band. By pressing and holding the button, listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.

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Using the “SCAN/TUNE” button to scan radio stations

Pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button once enters the scan mode (display will indicate “SCN”). Pushing the top

half of the “SEEK” button will begin the scan mode up the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately five seconds. Pushing the bottom

half of the “SEEK” button will begin the scan mode down the frequency band, again stopping on each listenable station for approximately five seconds.

To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station, press the “SCAN/TUNE” button again.

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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons. These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).

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Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies:

1. Select a band, then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on that button.

3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set.

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Using the Automatic Memory Load feature

If no stations are in memory preset, you can activate the Auto Memory Load feature by pressing and holding the “AUTO PRESET” button for approximately three seconds. Auto Memory Load sets all memory buttons in AM, FM1 and FM2 sequentially by seeking out the first six strong stations for the respective band and storing them in memory buttons 1-5. (FM2 will store the second set of strong stations from the FM band.)

With Auto Memory Store, you can continually set strong stations into your memory buttons without losing your existing memory presets, which is especially helpful while traveling. Your radio will automatically set your memory buttons to the strong local stations so you don’t have to continually manually tune to existing stations.

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momentarily on the stations being set into the memory buttons. The radio is now in the “AUTO” mode and the display will show “AUTO” each time a preset is activated.

NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong

stations in the frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will store the last strong station detected on the band.

After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin playing the station stored on memory button 1.

To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the manually-set memory button stations (or those stations set using Auto Memory Load), simply push the “AUTO PRESET” button. Display will show “AUTO” then “OFF.” The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on that band, the radio will store the next set of five strong stations.

Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your radio

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Increasing or decreasing bass response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “BASS”. Push the top (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to increase bass (more “lows”), and push the bottom (-) side to decrease bass (less “lows”).

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Increasing or decreasing treble response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “TREB”. Push the top (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to increase treble (more “highs”), and push the bottom (-) side to decrease treble (less “highs”).

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Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “BAL”. Push the top (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and push the bottom (-) side to shift the sound to the left speakers.

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Adjusting speaker fader

Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the front and rear speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “FADE”. Push the top (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound to the front speakers, and push the bottom (-) side to shift the sound to the rear speakers.

NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show

relative levels of bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and fader functions (left to right, front to rear).

Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player

Your new Ford Compact Disc Player is capable of playing 12 cm or 8 cm discs, without an adapter. The player operates when the power is on and a disc is inserted (label side up). Handle the disc by its edge only. (Be sure to read and follow all of the care and cleaning instructions under How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs.)

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NOTE: If after you insert a disc, the disc is

ejected and “ERROR” begins scrolling in the display, remove the disc and reinsert it right side up (label side up).

The digital display on your CD player will either show the track (selection) number or the elapsed time. (The display mode can be selected by pressing the memory preset button #6.) Indicators for playb, stop

and compression on (“C”) are also in the display. (These features are described later.)

Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override that of the radio.

NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and

fader controls on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer to earlier operating instructions on these controls.

How to insert a disc and begin play

Insert one disc, label side up into the disc opening. When inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).

When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically returns to the beginning of the disc and resumes playing.

How to change the track being played

Press the top

side of the “SEEK” button to seek forward to the next track of the disc. If the button is held and the last track is reached, the disc player will automatically begin playing the last track of the disc.

Press the bottom

side of the “SEEK” button

to seek the previous track on the disc.

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NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc

opening is secured to prevent the accidental insertion of a second disc.

NOTE: The CD player has heat protection

circuitry to protect the laser diode. If the temperature of the player reaches 167˚F (75˚C), the heat detection circuit will shut off the player and “TOO HOT” will scroll in the display for approximately five seconds (radio will resume playing). When the temperature returns to normal operating range, the CD player will again be operational.

How to stop and restart the CD player

When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play mode and the play indicator

illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the “PLAY/STOP” button or the “AM/FM” button. The stop indicator

in the display illuminates and operation returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press the “PLAY/STOP” button once again.

NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF

during play and then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the CD player will resume playing in the mode it was in when ignition was turned off.

How to fast forward or reverse your CD player

To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press the “FF” button (to fast forward) or the “REV” button (to reverse). While either button is pressed, the disc goes forward or backward at two different speeds depending on how long the button is held down. (Pressing either button for more than three seconds will speed up the process.) Release the button at the

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desired point (found by watching the elapsed playing time in the display or by listening to the sound during fast forward or reverse). When you have reached the beginning of track 1, the CD player will begin playing.

When you have reached the end of the disc by keeping the fast forward button pressed, the display will show “END” and the player will go into pause mode. Push the “PLAY/STOP” button to begin playing the first track of the disc, press the “REV” button to back up from the end of the disc, or use the “SEEK” function to locate a desired track.

Using the “SCAN” function

Press the “SCAN/TUNE” button to enter the scan mode. Once in the scan mode, press the top

or bottom

half of the “SEEK” button to scan forward or reverse, respectively. The CD player will begin scanning the disc, stopping on each listenable track for approximately eight seconds. This continues until you press the “SCAN/TUNE” button a second time. While in the scan mode, the display shows the current sampled track number.

Special features of your CD player

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Compression

The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages closer together for a more consistent listening level.

To turn the compression on, press the “COMP” button. When on, the compression indicator (“C”) will appear in the display. Press the button again to turn off.

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Automatic Disc Storage

If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed from the disc opening within approximately 10 seconds, the player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless the disc is automatically ejected due to a “focus error” (disc inserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not be automatically reloaded.

How to eject the disc

Push the “EJECT” button to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio operation of your audio system.

NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio

power and/or ignition is on or off.

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Using the Controls on Your New Radio

How to turn the radio on and adjust the volume

Press the “POWER” button to turn the radio on. Press it again to turn it off.

Press the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to increase the volume. Press the left (S) side of the button to decrease the volume. Illuminated bars in the display show the relative volume level.

NOTE: If the volume level is set above a

Selecting the AM or FM frequency band

Push the “AM/FM” button to select the desired frequency band or to stop/store cassette tape (when in cassette mode). Pushing the button more than once will alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are used with the station memory buttons described under How to

tune radio stations.

How to tune radio stations

There are four ways for you to tune in to a particular station. You can manually locate the station by using the Automatic Music Search (“AMS”) button, “SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the station or select the station by using the memory buttons, which you can set to any desired frequency.

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Using the “AMS” function to manually tune your radio

You can change the frequency up or down one increment at a time by first pressing the “AMS” button, (display shows “TUNE”) then pressing and releasing either the right

left

side of the “SEEK” button. To change

frequencies quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of the “SEEK” button.

Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast frequency, whether or not a station is present on that frequency. (See All About Radio Frequencies in this section.)

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Using the “SEEK” function

This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the right

side of the “SEEK” button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left

side of the button to select the next listenable station down the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.

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Using the “SCAN” function

Press the “SCAN” button to enter the scan mode. The radio will begin scanning up the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling. This continues until you press the “SCAN” button a second time. The display flashes “AM” or “FM.”

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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons. These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).

Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies:

1. Select a band, then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on that button.

3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set.

NOTE: If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected,

the station memory preset buttons will need to be reset.

Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your radio

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Increasing or decreasing bass response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “BASS.” Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to increase bass (more “lows”), and push the left (S) side to decrease bass (less “lows”).

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Increasing or decreasing treble response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “TREB.” Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to increase treble (more “highs”), and push the left (S) side to decrease treble (less “highs”).

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Speaker features and operation

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Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “BAL.” Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and push the left (S) side to shift the sound to the left speakers.

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Adjusting speaker fader

Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the front and rear speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “FADE.” Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound to the front speakers, and push the left (S) side to shift the sound to the rear speakers.

NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show

relative levels of bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and fader functions (left to right, front to rear).

Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player

How to insert a tape

Insert a cassette (with the open edge to the right) firmly into the tape door opening, making sure the cassette is completely in and “seated.”

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How to locate a desired track on the tape

NOTE: The tape track or side number

indicated in the display does not necessarily correspond to the tape track or side number on the cassette label. It is used only to indicate when the tape mechanism reverses tracks.

NOTE: Depending on your vehicle, the display

of your radio may show arrows (

) or numerals (“1” or “2”) to indicate the direction of tape travel. In either case, at the end of the tape, the direction automatically reverses and plays the other side of the tape.

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Using the Automatic Music Search (“AMS”)(If your display shows numerals)

Press and hold the “AMS” button (“AMS” will appear in the display). Then, push the left

button to rewind to the beginning of the current selection or press the right

button to fast

forward to the beginning of the next selection.

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Fast forwarding the tape (if your display shows numerals)

Push the right

button to fast forward

the tape.

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Rewinding the tape (if your diplay shows numerals)

Push the left

button to rewind the tape.

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Using the Automatic Music Search (“AMS”) (if your display shows arrows)

Press and hold the “AMS” button. Then, push the appropriate fast-wind button, depending upon the direction of the tape travel arrow in the display. For example, if the tape travel arrow is pointing to the left, push the left

button to rewind to the beginning of the current selection. If the tape travel arrow is pointing to the right, press the right

button to fast forward to the

beginning of the next selection.

❑

Fast forwarding the tape (if your display shows arrows)

To fast forward the tape, press the fast-wind button with the arrows pointing in the same direction as indicated in the display. For example, if the tape travel arrow in the display is pointing to the left, press the left

button to fast forward the tape. To return to the play mode, press the opposite fast-wind button momentarily, until fast forward stops.

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Rewinding the tape (if your display shows arrows)

To rewind the tape, press the fast-wind button with the arrows pointing in the opposite direction as indicated in the display. For example, if the tape travel arrow in the display is pointing to the left, press the right

button to rewind the tape. To return to the play mode, press the opposite fast-wind button momentarily, until rewind stops.

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How to change the side of the tape being played

The alternate track (other side) of the tape can be selected at any time by pushing both fast-wind buttons

and

at the same

time.

How to eject the tape

To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the eject (i) button. The radio will resume playing.

Using the DolbyH B noise reduction feature

NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured

under license from Dolby Labs

Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and

double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation.

Push the k button to activate. Push again to deactivate.

Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes

In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:

❑

Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent to clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.

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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.

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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and turning the hub until the tape is tight.

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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting a cassette.

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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player when not in use. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.

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Using the Controls on Your New Radio

How to turn the radio on and off

Press the “POWER” button to turn the radio on. Press it again to turn it off.

How to adjust the volume

Press the R/S side of the “VOLUME” button to increase/decrease volume. Bars illuminate in the display to show the relative volume level.

NOTE: If the volume level is set above a

certain listening level when the

ignition switch is turned off, when the

ignition switch is turned back on, the

volume will come back to a “nominal”

listening level. However, if the radio

power is turned off, the volume will

remain in the position it was set at

when radio power was switched off.

Selecting the AM or FM frequency band

tune radio stations.

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How to tune radio stations

❑

Using the “TUNE” function

You can change the frequency up or down one increment at a time (FM changes in increments of 200 kHz; AM changes in increments of 10 kHz) by first pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button twice (display shows “TUNE”), then — within approximately five seconds —pressing and releasing either the right

or left

side of the “SEEK” button.

To change frequencies quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of the “SEEK” button.

Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast frequency, whether or not a station is present on that frequency. (See All About Radio Frequencies in this section.)

❑

Using the “SEEK” function

This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the right

side of the “SEEK” button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left

side of the button to select the next listenable station down the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.

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Using the “SCAN” function

Pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button once enters the scan mode (display will indicate “SCN”). Pushing the right

side of the “SEEK” button will begin the scan mode up the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling. Pushing the left

side of the “SEEK” button will begin the scan mode down the frequency band, again stopping on each listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling.

To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station, press the “SCAN/TUNE” button again.

❑

Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons. These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).

Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies:

1. Select a band, then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on that button.

3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set.

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Using the Automatic Memory Load feature

Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the “AUTO PRESET” button once. Your radio will set the first five strong stations of the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory buttons. The display will show “AUTO,” then run through the frequencies, stopping momentarily on the stations being set into the memory buttons. The radio is now in the “AUTO” mode and the display will show “AUTO” each time a preset is activated.

NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong

stations in the frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will store the last strong station detected on the band.

After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin playing the station stored on memory button 1.

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Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your radio

❑

Increasing or decreasing bass response

❑

Increasing or decreasing treble response

❑

Adjusting speaker balance

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❑

Adjusting speaker fader

NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show

relative levels of bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and fader functions (left to right, front to rear).

Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player

NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the

cassette tape player or eject a tape.

NOTE: Adjust the volume, treble, bass, balance

and fader controls in the same manner as for radio stations.

How to insert a tape

Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once you insert a tape and push slightly (with the open edge to the right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening process. Display indicates “M” (for metal/CrO

) while tape is

playing.

NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded and

stored with the ignition and radio power off.

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How to locate a desired track on the tape

There are four ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind, “SEEK” or “SCAN” function. Following are brief descriptions of each.

❑

Fast forwarding the tape

To fast forward the tape, press the “FF” button. The radio will automatically begin playing until fast forward is manually stopped (by pushing the “PLAY PROG” button) or the end of the tape is reached.

At the end of the tape, the direction automatically reverses and plays the other side of the tape.

❑

Fast rewinding the tape

To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button. The radio will automatically begin playing when rewind is manually stopped (by pushing the “PLAY PROG” button) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

❑

Using the “SEEK” function with your cassette tape player

While in the tape mode, push the right

side of the “SEEK” button to seek forward to the next selection on the tape. Push the left

side to seek the beginning of the current

tape selection.

NOTE: If you want to restart a currently

playing tape selection, press the left

side of the “SEEK” button after approximately three seconds into the current selection.

Whirling sprockets in the display l indicate the direction of tape travel.

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Using the “SCAN” function with your cassette tape player

Press the “SCAN/TUNE” button to enter the scan mode (display indicates “SCN”). Pushing the right

side of the “SEEK” button will begin the forward scan mode on the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection for approximately an eight-second sampling.

Pushing the left

side of the “SEEK” button will begin the reverse scan mode, stopping on each previous tape selection for approximately an eight-second sampling. While scanning, the display indicates whirling sprockets plus an “S” m.

To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape selection, press the “SCAN/TUNE” button again.

❑

How to change the side of the tape being played

The alternate side of the tape can be selected at any time by pressing the “PLAY/PROG” button.

How to eject the tape

To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the “EJCT” button. The radio will resume playing if the radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or off.

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How to store the tape

Press the “AM/FM” button to stop the tape player and resume radio play. The cassette will be stored in the tape player and the

symbol in the display will be lit until you push the “PLAY PROG” button to resume tape play. Fast forward and fast rewind can be used while the tape is in storage mode without interrupting radio play.

Using the DolbyH B noise reduction feature

NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured

under license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Push the k button to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push again to deactivate.

Tape error messages

Your cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may experience. Error codes are as follows:

Error 0 — Communication error between the radio controller and the tape controller. The cassette player will eject the tape. Insert the tape again. If the same error code appears, turn the ignition off, then back on again and insert the tape.

Error 1 — Possible problem cartridge. The cassette tape player will eject the tape. Insert the tape again. If the same error code appears in the display, try a different cartridge.

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Error 2 — Tape eject or load failure. Your cassette tape player will go into the pause mode. Push “EJCT” to eject the tape. If the tape doesn’t eject, refer the problem to qualified personnel for service.

Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes

In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:

❑

Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent to clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.

❑

Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.

❑

Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

❑

Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting cassette.

❑

Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.

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Conditions

Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely clear and noise-free, such as the following:

1. Distance/Strength The strength of the FM signal is directly related

to the distance the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM signal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe area and the signal becomes weaker.

NOTE: Always make sure your antenna is

fully extended to the maximum length for proper reception. If your antenna is not fully extended, you may experience signal loss while traveling in fringe reception areas.

2. Terrain The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of

the area over which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.

If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and station, some of the signal “bends” around the building, but certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the “shadow” of the structure will allow the station to return to normal.

When the radio waves are reflected off objects or structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and distortion. Cancellation effects are most prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can become quite severe in hilly terrain and depressed roadways.

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To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono blend circuit has been incorporated into this system. This feature automatically switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal, which improves the quality of reception.

Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms.

Another reception phenomenon is Strong Signal Capture and Overload. This can occur when listening to a weak station and when passing another broadcast tower. The close station may capture the more distant station, although the displayed frequency does not change. While passing the tower, the station may switch back and forth a few times before returning to the original station.

When several broadcast towers are present (common in metropolitan areas), several stations may overload the receiver, resulting in considerable station changing, mixing and distortion.

Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal capture and overload.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies that AM and FM radio stations may use for their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM: 530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.

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Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given area. This radio will tune to each of these frequencies using manual tune and no fine tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use other frequencies.

Some FM radio stations advertise a “rounded-off” frequency which is not the frequency they actually broadcast on. For example, a radio station that is assigned a frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself “Radio 99” even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM broadcast frequency.

Information

❑

Warranty

Your sound system is warranted for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever comes first. Consult your vehicle warranty booklet for further information. Ask your dealer for a copy of this limited warranty.

❑

Service

At Ford, we stand behind our audio systems with a comprehensive service and repair program. If anything should go wrong with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer for service. There is a nationwide network of qualified Ford authorized repair centers to assist you.

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Controls and Features

The main controls for the climate control system, clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.

NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the

gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.

Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out about standard and optional features.

Your vehicle has one of two different climate control systems. The two systems are:

❑

a manual heating and air conditioning system

❑

a semi-automatic temperature control system (if equipped)

If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the diagrams on the following pages.

The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System

You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning with the three controls in the center of the instrument panel:

❑

FAN

❑

TEMP

❑

SELECT

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The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system

To heat the interior of your vehicle, turn the SELECT control to FLOOR, turn the TEMP control to the end of the red range (full right) and turn the FAN control to HI. Temperature and fan speed can be adjusted as desired.

To defrost the windshield and side windows, turn the SELECT control to defrost V, turn the TEMP control to the end of the red range (full right) and turn the FAN control to HI. Temperature and fan speed can be adjusted as desired.

To heat the interior and defrost the windshield and side windows, at the same time, turn the SELECT control to FLOOR & DEF, turn the TEMP control to the end of the red range (full right) and turn the FAN control to HI.

To direct either heated or cooled air to the panel registers and the floor at the same time, turn the SELECT control to PANEL & FLOOR, turn the TEMP control for the temperature desired and set the fan speed as desired.

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To cool your vehicle using outside air, turn the SELECT control to A/C, turn the TEMP control all the way to the end of the blue range (full left) and turn the FAN control to the desired speed between LO and HI. A/C provides quieter system operation than MAX A/C, but it is not as efficient as MAX A/C which uses recirculated air.

To ventilate your vehicle with outside air, during mild weather, turn the SELECT control to PANEL, turn the TEMP control for the temperature desired and set the FAN control to the speed desired.

Under normal conditions, the SELECT control should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.

To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather, turn the SELECT control to MAX A/C, turn the TEMP control all the way to the end of the blue range (full left) and turn the FAN control to HI. MAX A/C uses recirculated air and is the most fuel efficient way to cool your vehicle and can also be used in heavy traffic to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. MAX A/C can also be used in high humidity areas for more efficient operation.

If the interior of your vehicle is very warm, drive for the first few minutes with the windows open. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle and allows the air conditioning to work faster.

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Adjusting the panel register airflow

The instrument panel registers may be adjusted to your comfort needs. The thumbwheel controls the volume of air and the control in the center of the register controls direction up or down or side to side.

Controlling the airflow from panel registers

The Semi Automatic Temperature Control System (If equipped)

System Characteristics

The Semi Automatic Temperature Control System (SATC) is designed to provide comfort consistent with the temperature setting you select. The discharge air temperature and fan speed will be automatically controlled to bring the vehicle to the desired set temperature, as fast as possible, and then gradually be changed to maintain that temperature. The system also gives you the capability of manually adjusting the location of the discharge air and fan speed for desired comfort or specific operating requirements.

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The controls for the Semi-Automatic Temperature Control system

System Controls

This display also has a metric conversion option. To change from English to Metric, set the control to MAX A/C and the Fan to HI. Simultaneously press the WARM, COOL, and OUTSIDE TEMP controls for 3/4 of a second, then release. Repeat this procedure to change the display back to English.

Digital display

The temperature you select for your driving comfort is displayed here. You can change the temperature by pressing either the COOL or the WARM control. You may also display outside temperature for four seconds by depressing the OUTSIDE TEMP control.

Cool control

This control is used to LOWER the temperature setting. Press the button once to lower the displayed temperature one degree. Holding the control in will continuously reduce the temperature setting in one degree increments until you either release it or 65˚F (18˚C) is reached.

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If the control is pressed after 65˚F (18˚C) is reached, only 60˚F (16˚C) will be displayed and the system will provide continuous maximum cooling.

Warm control

This control is used to RAISE the temperature setting. Press the control once to raise the displayed temperature one degree. Holding the control in will continuously increase the temperature setting in one degree increments until you either release it or 85˚F (29˚C) is reached.

If the control is pressed after 85˚F (29˚C) is reached, only 90˚F (32˚C) will be displayed and the system will provide continuous maximum heating.

System Operation

To heat the inside of your vehicle, turn the SELECT control to FLOOR and turn the FAN control to AUTO. The fan will remain off until the engine reaches operating temperature or until 3-1/2 minutes have elapsed. As the interior of your vehicle warms up, the discharge air temperature and the fan speed will be automatically and gradually changed to maintain the set temperature. If you prefer a fixed fan speed, turn the fan speed control to the desired setting.

To defrost the windshield and side windows, turn the SELECT control to Defrost V, turn the FAN control to HI and set the temperature as necessary to clear the windshield.

To direct either cooled or heated air to the panel registers and the floor at the same time, turn the SELECT control to PANEL & FLOOR, push the COOL or WARM control for the desired temperature and set the FAN speed as desired.

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To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather, turn the SELECT control to MAX A/C and turn the FAN control to AUTO. As the vehicle interior cools down, the discharge air temperature and fan speed will automatically and gradually be changed to maintain the set temperature with airflow from the instrument panel registers.

If the interior of your vehicle is very warm, drive for the first few minutes with the windows open. This will force the hot, stale air out and allow the air conditioning to work faster.

To cool your vehicle with outside air, turn the SELECT control to A/C and turn the FAN control to AUTO or to a fixed speed setting as you desire. Cooling your vehicle in this manner provides a quieter system operation, but it will not cool as efficiently and is not as fuel efficient as MAX A/C which uses recirculated air.

To ventilate your vehicle with outside air, turn the SELECT control to PANEL and the FAN control to AUTO. The fan will remain off until the engine is warm enough to provide heat. However, if the interior temperature is above the set temperature, the fan will turn on immediately. Temperature may be set as desired and FAN speed can be selected.

A/C compressor override

The A/C compressor can be disengaged for more economical driving. This can be done by turning the SELECT control to PANEL. The A/C compressor is automatically engaged by the control in MAX A/C, PANEL & FLOOR, NORM A/C, FLOOR & DEF, and DEFROST positions if the outside temperature is above 45˚F (7˚C).

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(If equipped)

The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window.

The control for the rear window defroster is located on the lower right side of the instrument panel, just left of the climate control panel.

The control for the rear window defroster

Clear away any snow that is on the rear window before using the defroster. With the engine running, push the defrost button.

After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If the window is still not clear, turn the defroster on again.

The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position.

The heating elements are bonded to the inside of the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to scrape the inside of the rear window or use abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could damage the heating elements.

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Daytime Running Light System

(Canadian vehicles only)

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:

❑

The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and

❑

The vehicle is running, and

❑

The vehicle has a fully released parking brake.

NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an

automatic lighting system, the DRL system is active until the automatic system turns on the headlamps.

NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn

on in the flash-to-pass mode during nighttime driving.

NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker

when the vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.

RWARNING

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.

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Turning On the Exterior Lights

To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the rotary control that is to the left of the steering wheel.

The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps (shown with autolamp feature — other models similar)

To turn on the parking lamps, license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the knob to the first position.

To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the knob to the second position.

For more information about how the high beams work, see the high beam section later in this chapter.

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Chime for headlamps on

This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger door is open when the parking lamps or headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON position.

Setting the Autolamp Delay System (If equipped)

The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:

❑

turn on the lamps automatically at night

❑

turn off the lamps automatically during daylight

❑

keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after you turn the key to OFF.

The controls for the autolamp

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To set the autolamp:

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the

OFF position. If the control for the headlamps is ON, you cancel the autolamp.

2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your

vehicle.

3. Find the autolamp thumbwheel to the right

of the panel dim thumbwheel.

4. Turn the thumbwheel up to the beginning of

the MAX position (within the DELAY range).

5. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps

on and off for you.

Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that is located in the top right corner of the instrument panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.

To turn the autolamp off, move the thumbwheel back to OFF.

You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on for up to three minutes after you turn your vehicle off.

To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle, turn the thumbwheel as far into the MAX range as you want.

If you move the thumbwheel only slightly into the DELAY area, your lamps will stay on for only a moment after you turn your vehicle off. The further you move the thumbwheel into the DELAY area (toward the MAX position), the longer the lamps will stay on after you turn your vehicle off.

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Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel

Manual operation

With the light control in the parking lamps or the headlamps position, you can brighten or dim the lights in the instrument panel. To do this, use the thumbwheel to the left of the steering wheel. This wheel also turns on the interior lights with the light control on or off.

Turn the thumbwheel down to dim the instrument panel light and up to brighten. Turn thumbwheel fully upward to turn on interior lights.

The thumbwheel controls the light on the instrument panel and the interior light

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The digital clock

1. To set the hour, press and hold the H

button. When the desired hour appears, release the button.

2. To set the minutes, press and hold the M

button. When the desired minute appears, release the button.

Using the Remote Control for the Trunk (If equipped)

With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, you can use the remote control under your console armrest to unlock and open the trunk.

The trunk release button located under the armrest

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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition

The positions of the key in the ignition

ACC allows some of your vehicle’s electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running.

LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever.

LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.

OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever.

ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs.

START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to test the brake warning light.

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Removing the Key From the Ignition

1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).

2. Set the parking brake fully.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

4. Remove the key.

NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift

must be in P (Park) to move the key to the lock position.

If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.

If the driver’s door is open while the key is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.

RWARNING

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle.

RWARNING

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle.

You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column to:

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operate the turn signals

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turn the high beams on/off

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flash the lamps

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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off

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The turn signal lever

Turn Signals

Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash.

If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back to the center (off) position.

For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release it.

High Beams

To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the high beams are ON, the high beam indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward you until it latches. The high beam indicator light turns off.

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Flashing the Lights

To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the headlamp knob is in the on or off position.

To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.

Rotate the end of the lever away from you to activate the wipers. The first seven detents are interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the LO position and the ninth detent is the HI position.

To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward you to the OFF position.

Variable Interval Wipers

In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle has wipers that you can set to operate at varying intervals. For example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles or more often in heavier rain.

The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever

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To set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the end of the turn signal lever toward or away from you until the wipers are going at the desired interval.

Windshield Washer

To clean the windshield, push in the end of the wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob pushed in. After you release the knob, the wipers operate for two to three cycles before turning off (if the wipers were OFF) or returning to HI, LO, or the interval setting selected.

If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level and fill it if it is low. See the Maintenance and Care chapter. If there is enough fluid, consult your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is empty or activate the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.

RWARNING

Always warm up the windshield with the defroster before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision.

For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index.

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The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to be careful when approaching or passing your vehicle.

The control for the hazard flashers

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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel.

The horn on the steering wheel

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RWARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

The lever to tilt the steering wheel

To change the position of the steering wheel, pull the release lever on the column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

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The speed control switches on the steering wheel

To Turn Speed Control Off

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Press OFF, OR

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Turn off the vehicle ignition.

Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

To Turn Speed Control On

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Press ON

To Set a Speed

Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

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Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill in j (Overdrive), you may want to shift to the next lower gear to reduce your vehicle’s speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RESUME will re-engage it.

RWARNING

To keep your vehicle under control, do not use speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

To Set a Higher Set Speed

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Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch when the desired vehicle speed is reached. OR

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Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). OR

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Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press SET ACCEL.

You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle speed to the previously programmed set speed.

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To Set a Lower Set Speed

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Press and hold COAST. Release the switch when the desired vehicle speed is reached. OR

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Press and release COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). OR

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Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACCEL.

To Disengage Speed Control

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Depress the brake pedal.

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

To Return to a Set Speed

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Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).

Indicator Light (If equipped)

Lights when either the SET ACCEL or RESUME switches are pressed and remains lit until it is either disengaged or turned off.

Map and Reading Lamps

Your vehicle has two map lamps for the passenger and the driver. To turn on the map lamps, push the switch next to each lamp.

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Map lamp (with optional moon roof)

Front seat map and dome lamps (without optional moon roof)

The dual beam map lamps are located on each side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be turned on by the switches on the lamp.

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You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel, or you can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle.

The rocker type control is used to open and close the moon roof. You must press and hold the control until the desired position is reached. At fully open and closed positions, the motor will automatically turn off. Release the control at this time to avoid motor damage.

The control for the moon roof

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The moon roof has an express open feature. To open the moon roof, press and release the

rear portion of the control. The glass panel will move to the full open position and stop. To stop the glass at a partially open position, press the control again while the glass is moving.

To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of the control. The glass panel will move to the intermediate position and stop. Press and hold the front of the control again and the panel will move to the fully closed position and stop.

To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the glass panel is closed, press the front portion of the control.

To close from vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the control.

Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help keep the moon roof working properly.

The moon roof

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RWARNING

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.

Sliding Shade

The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.

To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically opens and locks when the moon roof is opened.

You can adjust your rearview mirror in any direction. The special swivel bracket lets you move the mirror up or down and from side to side.

RWARNING

Make sure you can see clearly through the rearview mirror at all times. Do not block your vision. If you cannot see through the mirror, it could result in a collision, injuring yourself and others.

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Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (If equipped)

The automatic non-glare mirror

The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. This mirror functions at night, and has a limited function at dusk or dawn. From the non-glare state, the mirror will return to the normal state after a short delay. The delay starts when the glare goes away. The delay prevents excessive changing of the mirror as traffic moves behind and around the vehicle, or on rolling hills and curves.

To turn the mirror on, push the ON/OFF switch, located on the bottom of the mirror, to latch it in the ON position. The switch will illuminate and the mirror will be in the automatic dimming mode. To turn the switch illumination and automatic dimming feature off, push the ON/OFF switch again.

The electronic mirror measures the brightness of the light coming in from the rear of the vehicle. It automatically makes a correction in the glare state. The mirror may be turned off in either the normal or non-glare position.

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There are two light sensors (photocells) in this mirror. The sensor that detects rear glare is located inside a widow in the center of the mirror. The second light sensor which determines outside light level is located on the backside of the mirror case.

NOTE: Do not block the sensor on the

backside of the mirror (i.e., with a parking tag, car deodorizer, etc.) since this may impair proper mirror performance.

One important safety feature is that the mirror automatically returns to the normal position whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in the ON position). This feature ensures a bright clear view in the mirror when backing up.

Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun Visors (If equipped)

To turn on the visor mirror light, lift the mirror cover.

The mirror on the sun visor

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Power Door Locks (If equipped)

If your vehicle has power door locks, the controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front door. When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. If the power mechanism fails, the manual door locks will override the power controls. Pulling on a front inside door handle will automatically override and release the front door lock.

Power door locks on vehicles equipped with keyless entry will activate when the interior courtesy/dome lamps are turned on or off using the instrument panel dimmer or thumbwheel control.

The power locks on the driver’s door

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Using the Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)

The interior lights turn on when you lift the outside door handle on the driver’s side door or when you press UNLOCK, TRUNK, or PANIC on a programmed remote entry transmitter if your vehicle is equipped with remote entry.

These lights automatically turn off after 25 seconds or when you turn the ignition key to ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned them on manually or if a door is opened.

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Using the Power Windows

Each door has a power control that opens and closes the window on that door. The driver’s door has a master control panel that operates the windows.

Power windows can only be opened or closed when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.

RWARNING

Do not let children play with the power windows.

The master controls on the driver’s door

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Remote Control Mirrors

The switch for controlling the dual electric remote control mirrors is located on the driver’s door.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

The mirror controls on the driver’s door

To adjust the side mirrors:

1. Find the control switch in the driver’s door

panel.

2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the

selector switch to R or L.

3. Move the knob in the direction you want to

move the mirror.

4. Return the selector switch to the middle

position to keep the mirror in place.

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The Right Side Convex Mirror

The side view mirror on the right is a convex mirror. This mirror gives you a wider view of the lanes on your right and behind you.

RWARNING

The right side view mirror makes objects appear smaller and farther away than they actually are.

Your vehicle has a full console. The full console has the features shown in the illustration below.

The features on the full console

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When installing or removing the driver’s side floor mat you must attach/detach the positive location grommet from the hook on the floor. The hook is just forward of the left hand track of the driver’s seat.

The positive location floor mat hook

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(If equipped)

When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft.

When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will:

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flash the parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp

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honk the horn

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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started

To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm:

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only the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the instrument cluster) to flash on and off.

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only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started.

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the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing the PANIC control on the Remote Entry transmitter.

For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the Index.

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Arming the system

To arm the system, do the following steps in sequence:

1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood

must be closed to arm the system.

At this point, the anti-theft system automatically monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. If the lock cylinder is forcibly removed, the anti-theft alarm system will trigger. To arm the remaining portion of the system, follow steps 2-4.

2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light

will start flashing to remind you to arm the system.

3. Lock the doors by using the power door

lock switch or by pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control.

4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light

will then remain on steadily for approximately 30 seconds and then go out. When the light goes out, the system is armed.

NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If

not, the alarm indicator light will remain on. Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm indicator light remains on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last door is closed, and then goes out.

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You can also arm the anti-theft system by following this sequence:

1. Remove key from ignition.

2. Close all of the doors.

3. Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK

control. The alarm indicator will come on for 30 seconds to show the alarm is arming and then turn off to show that the alarm has armed.

The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory installed remote entry system. It may not work with other remote entry systems.

Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System

You can disarm the system by:

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unlocking a door with the key (turn the key all the way to the end of travel or the system may not disarm.

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using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter

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if remaining in the vehicle, turn the ignition switch to ON or ACC

Triggering the Alarm System

The armed system will be triggered if:

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any door is opened without disarming the system first (see previous paragraphs)

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the trunk lock cylinder is removed

NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key

without setting off the alarm.

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the ignition key lock cylinder is forcibly removed from the steering column.

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