User manual FORD THUNDERBIRD-1996

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introductory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Starting Your Thunderbird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape selection press the "SCAN/TUNE" button again. u 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. 158 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 X 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 Dolby 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. 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. If the same error code appears, turn the ignition off, then back on again and insert the tape. The cassette tape player will eject the tape. If the same error code appears in the display, try a different cartridge. 159 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: u Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism. sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing. Remove any loose label material before inserting cassette. [. . . ] automatic locking mode (retractor) center rear lap belt . Safety seats for children and air bags . 16 10 16 18 17 25 25 14 17 59 20 10, . . . . . . . . Index 319 attaching with tether straps . [. . . ]