2000 Ford F 150 Owners Manual

Before driving

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features

Seating and safety restraints

Starting and driving

Starting

Driving

Roadside emergencies

Servicing

Maintenance and care

Capacities and specifications

Customer assistance

Reporting safety defects

Index

Contents

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law: 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.

ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

Introduction

WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

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

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

Introduction

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the “Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Notice to owners of F150 5.4L Supercharged “Lightning” vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “SVT Lightning Truck Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information.

Notice to owners of the Harley-Davidson F-150

Your vehicle is not designed to be operated off-road.

Introduction

Due to the low-profile tires provided on your vehicle, it is important that correct tire pressure is maintained. Correct tire pressure is important to payload and proper ride and handling attributes. Check your vehicle’s Certification Label for the proper tire pressure levels. The undercab chrome bars are for decorative purposes only. Do not step on these bars to enter or exit the vehicle.

Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Natural Gas Vehicle Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information.

Introduction

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 Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas

Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

MAX MIN

Emission System

Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Instrumentation

Instrument cluster

(pg. 10)

Speed control*

(pg. 67)

Instrument panel dimmer switch

(pg. 21)

LOW FUEL

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

FUEL DOOR

ON

OFF

PEDALS

Headlamp

control (pg. 20)

Power rear

slider window*

(pg. 22)

THEFT

40

20

MPH

80

60

00

20

40

60

DOOR AJAR

4X4

LOW

RANGE

km/h

SELECT RESET

CRUISE

P RN D 2

BRAKE

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Hood release

(pg. 198)

Driver air bag

(pg. 25)

Power adjustable

foot pedals*

(pg. 80)

Parking brake

release (pg. 141)

* if equipped

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 72)

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Gearshift (includes overdrive button)

(pg. 146)

Electronic sound system

(pg. 24)

VOL - PUSH ON

AM

FM

BASS

TREB

FM1

ST

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

EJ

BAL

FADE

CLK

TAPE AMS

SIDE REW

1 - 2
FF

LO

HI

FLOOR

OFF

PANEL & FLOOR

PANEL

FLR& DEF DEF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

ON

OFF

OFF

COOL

WARM

Climate control systems

(pg. 60)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 23)

4WD control*

(pg. 156)

Passenger air bag deactivate switch

(pg. 117)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

THEFT

40

20

MPH

80

60

00

20

40

60

km/h

SELECT RESET

CRUISE

DOOR AJAR

4X4

BRAKE

LOW RANGE

LOW FUEL

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

FUEL DOOR

Optional instrument cluster

P RN D 2

DOOR AJAR

THEFT

LOW FUEL

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

FUEL DOOR

80

60

00

40

20

MPH

20

40

60

km/h

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

4X4

LOW RANGE

P RN D 2

BRAKE

CRUISE

Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

LOW FUEL

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SERVICE ENGINE SOON

Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. WhatyoushoulddoiftheServiceEngineSoonlightilluminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

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Instrumentation

Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

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.

Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

BRAKE

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

ABS

Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

THEFT

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Instrumentation

very high

Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the: † engine coolant temperature is † engine oil pressure is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine oil pressure gauge in this chapter for more information.

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the TCIL (the word OFF on the gear shift) light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

OVERDRIVE

Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/START position. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

LOW RANGE

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/START position. Illuminates when 4x4 range is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

4x4

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

Instrumentation

DOOR AJAR

Speed control (if equipped) This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

CRUISE

Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

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.

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Instrumentation

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges

THEFT

40

20

MPH

80

60

00

20

40

60

P RN D 2

km/h

SELECT RESET

CRUISE

DOOR AJAR

4X4

BRAKE

LOW RANGE

LOW FUEL

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

FUEL DOOR

Optional instrument cluster gauges

DOOR AJAR

THEFT

LOW FUEL

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

FUEL DOOR

80

60

00

40

20

MPH

20

40

60

km/h

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

4X4

LOW RANGE

P RN D 2

BRAKE

CRUISE

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. A minimum of 22.2 L (six gallons) must be added or removed from the fuel tank in order for the gauge to instantaneously update. If less than six gallons is the change, the gauge will take between five to twenty minutes to update.

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Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “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 immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Instrumentation

80

60

00

40

20

MPH

20

40

60

km/h

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. If the gauge enters the red section, the oil pressure/engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

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Instrumentation

Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press and release the reset button until a “T” appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset.

Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

P RN D 2

RPMX1000

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Instrumentation

Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”). If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

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Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

High beams Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate.

Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: † the ignition must be in the ON position and † the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

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Controls and features

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System

does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the position and the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp will illuminate. indicator light

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation. † Rotate up to brighten. † Rotate down to dim. † Rotate to full up position (past

detent) to turn on interior lamps.

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Controls and features

AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to OFF. † To turn autolamps on, rotate the † To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF. † Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the

control counterclockwise.

foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the pull toward you for fog.

position and

POWER REAR SLIDER WINDOW (IF EQUIPPED) † Press the open arrow side of † Press the closed arrow side of

control to open window.

control to close window.

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal PEDALS should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P(Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. † press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you † press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you The adjustment allows for approximately 76mm (3 inches) of maximum travel.

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Controls and features

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals or while the vehicle is moving.

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the 4WD. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

4H

2H

4L

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.

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Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

AM/FM Stereo (with 2 speakers)

VOL PUSH ON

TONE

CLK

TONE VOL

ST DX FM

12

SEEK

TUNE

AM/FM

AM/FMStereo(with4speakersandfadecapability)

VOL PUSH ON

TONE

CLK

TONE VOL

ST DX FM

12

SEEK

TUNE

AM / FM STEREO

AM/FM

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Controls and features

Volume/powercontrol Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL PUSH ON

VOL PUSH ON

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. AM/FMselect The AM/FM select control works in radio mode.

AM/FM

AM/FMselectinradiomode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. Tuneadjust The tune control works in radio mode.

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Controls and features

Tuneadjustinradiomode † Press

to move to the next

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

† Press

SEEK

TUNE

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seekfunction The seek function control works in radio mode. Seekfunctioninradiomode † Press

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

† Press

to find the next

listenable station up the frequency band.

SEEK

TUNE

Radiostationmemorypreset The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eight FM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2). Settingmemorypresetstations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

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Controls and features

Bassadjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. Press the TONE control once, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

Trebleadjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. Press the TONE control twice, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

Speakerbalanceadjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. Press the TONE control three times, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

Speakerfadeadjust(ifequipped) Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Press the TONE control four times, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

TONE

CLK

TONE

CLK

TONE

CLK

TONE

CLK

VOL PUSH ON

VOL PUSH ON

VOL PUSH ON

VOL PUSH ON

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Controls and features

Settingtheclock Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode. To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control until CLOCK SET appears in the display and press the SEEK control:

† †

to decrease hours and to increase hours.

TONE

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control until CLOCK SET appears in the display and press the TUNE control:

TONE

CLK

SEEK

to decrease minutes and to increase minutes.

† † The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display for ten seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will again display for ten seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

TUNE

TUNE

SEEK

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Controls and features

AM/FM stereo cassette

VOL - PUSH ON

AM

FM

BASS

TREB

FM1

ST

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

EJ

BAL

FADE

CLK

TAPE AMS

SIDE REW

1 - 2
FF

Volume/powercontrol Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

VOL - PUSH ON

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL - PUSH ON

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

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Controls and features

AM/FMselect The AM/FM select control works in radio and tape modes.

AM

FM

AM/FMselectinradiomode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FMselectintapemode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play. Tuneadjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tuneadjustinradiomode † Press

to move to the next

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

† Press

SEEK

TUNE

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seekfunction The seek function control works in radio mode. Seekfunctioninradiomode † Press

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

† Press

to find the next

listenable station up the frequency band.

SEEK

TUNE

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Controls and features

Scanfunction The scan function works in radio mode.

SCAN

Scanfunctioninradiomode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode. Radiostationmemorypreset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Settingmemorypresetstations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

Bassadjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

BASS

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Trebleadjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Speakerbalanceadjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Speakerfadeadjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Tapeselect † To enter tape mode while in radio

mode, press the TAPE AMS control.

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TREB

BAL

FADE

CLK

TAPE AMS

Controls and features

CLK

TAPE AMS

AutomaticMusicSearch The Automatic Music Search feature allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection. To activate the feature, momentarily depress the TAPE AMS button. Then, press either REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape. In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. Rewind The rewind control works in tape mode. To rewind in tape mode, press the REW control. Fastforward The fast forward control works in tape mode. † In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

SIDE 1 - 2
REW FF

SIDE REW

1 - 2
FF

Tapedirectionselect Press SIDE and 1–2 at the same time to play the alternate side of a tape.

Ejectfunction Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

SIDE REW

1 - 2
FF

EJ

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control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise

DolbyT noisereduction Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the reduction. Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Settingtheclock Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode while in radio mode. To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control and press the SEEK control:

CLK

TAPE AMS

† †

to decrease hours and to increase hours.

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

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To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control and press the TUNE control:

Controls and features

CLK

TAPE AMS

† †

to decrease minutes and to increase minutes.

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

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Controls and features

Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette (CD Changer Compatible)

VOL PUSH ON

BASS

TREB

SEL

BAL

FADE

CD

TAPE

EJ

RDS

MUTE

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

AUTO

AM

FM

REW

FF

SIDE 1.2

COMP

SHUFF

Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lighting strategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps are illuminated. During the operation of any selected mode, lighting for the individual function controls will either illuminate or turn off. Those controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation selected will be lit, while the controls which have no function for that mode will be turned off. Volume/powercontrol Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

VOL PUSH ON

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Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL PUSH ON

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. Speedsensitivevolume(ifequipped) With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1
through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7
is the maximum setting. With the radio on, press and hold the volume control for five seconds, until the display reads SPEED VOL #, then press:

VOL PUSH ON

† †

to increase volume

compensation

to decrease or shut off the

volume compensation

AM/FMselect The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped).

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AM

FM

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AM/FMselectinradiomode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FMselectintapemode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play. AM/FMselectinCDmode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. Tuneadjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode (if equipped). Tuneadjustinradiomode † Press

to move to the next

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

TUNE

† Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

TuneadjustforCDchanger † Press

to select the previous

disc in the CD changer. (Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs.

TUNE

to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control

to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

† Press

Seekfunction The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped). Seekfunctioninradiomode † Press

SEEK

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

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SEEK

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Seekfunctionintapemode † Press

to listen to the previous selection on the tape or return to the beginning of the current selection.

† Press SeekfunctionforCDchanger † Press

to seek to the previous

track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press that selection from the beginning.

† Press

SEEK

, the CD changer will replay

to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.

Scanfunction The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped).

SCAN

Scanfunctioninradiomode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode. Scanfunctionintapemode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. ScanfunctioninCDmode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

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Radiostationmemorypreset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Settingmemorypresetstations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

REW

FF

SIDE 1.2

COMP

SHUFF

Autosetmemorypreset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations. Startingautosetmemorypreset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available. To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the control again.

AUTO

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Bassadjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. Press the BASS control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass.

Trebleadjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. Press the TREB control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of treble.

Speakerbalanceadjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. Press the BAL control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the speakers.

Speakerfadeadjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers.

BASS

TREB

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

BAL

FADE

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

Tape/CDselect † To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system) while in the radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function.

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Controls and features † To begin CD play (if equipped with CD changer), ensure that the CDs are loaded. Press the CD control. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

TAPE

CD

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur. Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes. † In tape mode, radio play will

REW

continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

† In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds

results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind.

Fastforward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped). † In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

FF

† In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action.

Tapedirectionselect Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate side of a tape.

SIDE 1-2

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Ejectfunction Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

EJ

control to activate

DolbyT noisereduction Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise reduction. The Dolbyt noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyt and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolbyt Labratories Licensing Corporation. Compressionfeature Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust. The effect of the feature varies with the music content. Shufflefeature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again. Radiodatasystem(RDS)feature This feature allows your audio system to receive station identification or program type from RDS-equipped FM radio stations.

SHUFF

COMP

RDS

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend FM radio broadcasters to use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired. Press and hold the control for five seconds to turn the feature on or off. Press the control to scroll through the following selections: Traffic † Press the RDS control until

TRAFFIC is displayed.