User manual FORD ESCORT-1996

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introductory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starting Your Escort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. Using the "AUDIO" button to adjust the tone balance and speaker output u Increasing or decreasing bass response Push the "AUDIO" button repeatedly until the display reads "BASS. " Push the "+" side of the "VOL" button to increase bass (more "lows"), and push the "-" side to decrease bass (less "lows"). u Increasing or decreasing treble response Push the "AUDIO" button repeatedly until the display reads "TREB. " Push the "+" side of the "VOL" button to increase treble (more "highs"), and push the "-" side to decrease treble (less "highs"). u 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 "+" side of the "VOL" button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and push the "-" side to shift the sound to the left speakers. 202 u 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 "+" side of the "VOL" button to shift the sound to the front speakers, and push the "-" 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 after adjustments are made, then revert to volume level set. Clock Operation When in the radio mode, push the "CLOCK" button to switch from radio frequency to clock. Only the clock numerals will be displayed in the clock mode -- there is no A. M. /P. M. When in the clock mode, the time will be displayed until the button is pushed again. However, if you retune the radio while it is in the clock mode, the new radio frequency will be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then change back to clock. When in the CD mode, push the "CLOCK" button to change the display from elapsed time mode to track number mode to clock mode. If the CD track selection is changed when you are in the clock or elapsed time mode, the new track number will be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then revert back to the previous mode. The clock can also be viewed with the ignition off. Push the "CLOCK" button and the time will be displayed momentarily. 203 To set the clock, simultaneously press the "CLOCK" button and either the bottom (b) half of the "SEEK" button to set hours, or the top (a) half of the "SEEK" button to set minutes. NOTE: The clock can be set with the radio and/or ignition on or off. 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). (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. ) 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 "CLOCK" button. ) Indicators for play (a), stop (X) 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. 204 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. [. . . ] Servicing your vehicle precautions when servicing . 60 183 177 267 260 280 257 Index 383 Shift positions (see Gearshift) . Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints) . Starting your vehicle preparing to start your vehicle . [. . . ]