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Introduction

Ford’s Commitment to You 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 q Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must be our number one priority.

q 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.

q 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.

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

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q Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We

must maintain mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our other business associates. 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.

Things to Know About Using 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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R WARNING

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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Your Maintenance Schedule and 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. About the Warranties 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: q protection against repair costs after your

Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires;

and

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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Breaking Your Vehicle In 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. q 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. q 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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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................... 1
Instrumentation .............................................. 7
Audio .............................................................. 25
Controls and Features ................................ 55
Seating and Safety Restraints ................ 103
Starting ......................................................... 149
Driving ......................................................... 157
Roadside Emergencies .............................. 181
Maintenance and Care ............................. 209
Capacities and Specifications ................. 265
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) .................................................. 273
Customer Assistance ................................. 275
Accessories .................................................. 287
Quick Index ................................................ 297
Index ............................................................. 309
Service Station Information .................... 332

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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 Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are on the 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.

WARNING

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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WARNING

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:

If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is turned to the ON position, the light comes on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds. If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime will turn off. If the safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON position, the light will not illuminate 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 Warning Light (If equipped) 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 warning 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 (Automatic Only)

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 control 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.

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

The high beam light

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Check Engine 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 check engine warning light Anti-Theft Alarm Light

Anti-theft alarm light 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

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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. 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 NORMAL band under normal driving

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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 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.

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The speedometer (GT similar) 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. 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.

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The tachometer (GT similar) The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running. The white zone shows the highest number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm) at which you should drive your car. Driving with the pointer in the red zone may cause engine damage. Battery Voltage Gauge This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the ON position. If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band while the battery is charging. If you are running electrical accessories with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the lower end of the NORMAL band. If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible.

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Battery voltage gauge Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates the engine oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With the engine running, the pointer should move into the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops below the NORMAL band while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage.

Engine oil pressure gauge

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If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible. 2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe

engine damage could result.

3. Check the engine’s oil level, following the

instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see the Engine Oil in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your car should be on level ground. If the level is low, add oil as necessary before you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the pointer in the oil pressure gauge is below the NORMAL band, regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for further service actions.

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For more information about adding oil, see Engine Oil Recommendations in the Index.

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Electronic Stereo Cassette Radio 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 (앥) 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

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 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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q 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 a or left b 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.)

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

q 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

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 (앥) side to decrease bass (less “lows”). 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 (앥) side to decrease treble (less “highs”).

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Speaker features and operation q 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 (앥) side to shift the sound to the left speakers.

q 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 (앥) 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 NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the

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.

q Using the Automatic Music Search Press and hold the “AMS” button (“AMS” will appear in the display). Then, push the left h button to rewind to the beginning of the current selection or press the right g button to fast forward to the beginning of the next selection.

Fast forwarding the tape Push the right g button to fast forward the tape.

q Rewinding the tape

Push the left h button to rewind the tape.

q 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 h and g at the same time.

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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 Dolby쑓 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: q 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.

q 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. q 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.

q Loose labels on cassette tapes can become

lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting a cassette. q 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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Ford Compact Disc Player The Ford Compact Disc Player operates when the Audio System 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 in this section.) The digital display on your CD player shows the track (selection) number and the elapsed time. Indicators for play a, stop X, compression on (“COMP”) and shuffle on (“SHUF”) 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 cassette player or radio. Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and

fader controls on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer to Using the Controls on Your New Radio in this section for 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). The play indicator a lights up and the number “1” (track) and “0:00” (elapsed time) are shown in the digital display. When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically returns to the beginning of the disc and resumes playing.

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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 “HOT” will appear in the display. When the temperature is within normal operating range, the “HOT” indication will turn off and 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 a illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the “PLAY/STOP” button. The stop indicator X in the display illuminates and operation returns to the radio or tape mode. To resume CD play, press this button once again or press any other function button (except “EJECT” or “COMPRESS” buttons). 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 locate a selection on your CD player using Automatic Music Search (AMS) An “AMS” (Automatic Music Search) control on your CD player allows you to quickly find a particular selection on the disc. Press the left f side of the “AMS” control to locate a previous selection or the right e side of the “AMS” control to locate a later selection.

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How to fast forward or reverse your CD player To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press the right e side of the “REV/FF” button (to fast forward) or the left f side (to rewind). While either side of the button is pressed, the disc goes forward or backward at two different speeds depending on how long the button is held down. (Pressing the button for more than a couple seconds will speed up the process.) Release the button at the desired point (found by watching the elapsed playing time in the display or by listening to the sound during fast forward or rewind). When you have reached the end of the disc by keeping the fast forward e side of the button pressed, the display will show the end time of the last track and the sound will be muted. When the fast forward e side of the button is released, the player resumes play at the beginning of the first track. A “1” and “0:00” will appear in the display when the beginning of the disc is reached by pressing the rewind f side of the button. Using the “SCAN” function Press the “SCAN” button to enter the scan mode. The CD player will begin scanning the disc, stopping on each listenable track for approximately eight seconds. This continues until you press the “SCAN” button a second time or eject the disc. While in the scan mode, the display flashes “SCAN.”

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Special Features of Your CD Player q 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 “COMPRESS” button. When on, the compression indicator (“COMP”) will appear in the display. Press the button again to turn off. Shuffle The shuffle feature on your CD player allows you to listen to your disc selections in a different order. When this feature is activated, your CD player will randomly select and play tracks on the disc. Press the “SHUFFLE” button to turn on, press it again to turn off. When on, the shuffle indicator (“SHUF”) will appear in the display. When the player is between selections, the display will show a moving dash (앥) around the perimeter of the display. Shuffle and Scan Both the shuffle and scan features can be activated simultaneously. In this mode, the player will randomly pick a selection and play the first eight seconds. This process is continued until either the “SCAN” button or “SHUFFLE” button is pressed a second time.

q Automatic Disc Storage

If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed from the disc opening within approximately 15 seconds, the player will automatically reload the disc for storage.

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How to eject the disc Push the “EJECT” button in the upper left corner of your CD player to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio or tape operation of your audio system. How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions: q Always handle the disc by its edge. Never

touch the playing surface.

q Before playing, inspect the disc for any

contamination. If needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as the Discwasher쑓 Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3쑓 Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the edges. Do not use a circular motion to clean.

q Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog records.

q Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature or damage may result.

q After playing, store the disc in its case.

If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert another disc. Doing so may damage the disc player.

q Do not insert anything other than a disc into

the disc player.

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NOTE: The use of optical instruments with

this product will increase eye hazard as the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player The following information is designed to help you recognize typical situations that could be mistakenly interpreted as mechanical malfunctions of the disc player. q A disc is already loaded. q The disc is inserted with the label surface

downward.

q The disc is dusty or defective. q The player’s internal temperature is above 167˚F (75˚C). Allow the player to cool off before operating.

q Different manufacturers of compact discs may

produce discs with different dimensions or tolerances, some of which may not be within industry standards or in accordance with the CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dust and scratches could be defective and may not play on your Ford Compact Disc Player.

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If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed: q The radio is not on. q The unit is in the stop mode. q Moisture may have condensed on the lenses

within the unit. If this occurs, remove the disc and wait approximately an hour until the moisture evaporates.

If the sound skips: q Badly scratched discs or extremely rough

roads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping will not damage the disc player or scratch the discs.

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