Ford AM/FM Stereo Radio Cassette warranty NEW Info Button, Reset Button, System Warnings, Shuffle

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle’s Owner’s Guide, which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle and important safety warnings to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your occupants. Always read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully when first learning about your vehicle and consult the appropriate section when questions arise.

A M / F M S T E R E O C A S S E T T E ( I F E Q U I P P E D )

A M / F M S T E R E O S I N G L E C D ( I F

E Q U I P P E D )

A U TO M AT I C C L I M AT E C O N T R O L ( I F

E Q U I P P E D )

M E S S A G E C E N T E R

NEW

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02 INFO BUTTON

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This feature

shows the following control displays:

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Odometer

Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy

Trip Odometer Trip Elapsed Drive Time Compass (if

equipped)

Outside air temperature (if equipped)

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For a more detailed description of the INFO controls,

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please refer to your Owner's Guide.

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03 RESET BUTTON

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Press this control to select and reset functions shown in

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the INFO menu and SETUP menu.

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For a more detailed description of the RESET control,

please refer to your Owner's Guide.

For information on other available audio systems or the CD changer system, please refer

01 AM/FM SELECT

06 SETTING THE CLOCK

01 FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER

05 A/C CONTROL

With the ignition in the ON position, the message

SYSTEM WARNINGS

to your Owner’s Guide.

In radio mode, press to select the AM/FM1/FM2

Press and hold the H control to set the hour.

Distributes outside air through the windshield

Press

to manually enable

or

disable the air

center, located on your instrument cluster, displays

frequency bands.

Press and hold the M control to set the minute.

System warnings alert you to possible problems or

important vehicle information through a constant

defroster ducts. Can be used to clear ice or fog

conditioning in all modes except defrost.

monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display

malfunctions in your vehicle operating systems.

01 AM/FM SELECT

06 SETTING THE CLOCK

02 VOLUME/POWER CONTROL

07 CD SELECT

from the windshield.

features on the message center for a display of status

In radio mode, press to select the AM/FM1/FM2

Press and hold the H control to set the hour.

Press the control to turn the audio system on or

To begin CD play while in radio mode, press the

02 REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

06 RECIRCULATION CONTROL

preceded by a brief indicator chime. The system will

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message

frequency bands.

Press and hold the M control to set the minute.

off. Turn the control to raise or lower the volume.

CD control.

Press to recirculate interior air within the cabin. This

also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a

center will cycle the display to show all warnings by

Press to clear the rear window of ice or fog. Press

display of system warning followed by a long indicator

displaying each one for several seconds.

03 SEEK FUNCTION

08 COMPRESSION

provides maximum cooling efficiency, particularly in

chime.

the control again to turn off the defroster. The

extremely hot and humid weather, and also helps to

In radio mode, press to find the next listenable

Press to bring soft and loud passages together

The message center will display the last selected feature

02 VOLUME/POWER CONTROL

07 TAPE SELECT

defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes

reduce

dust and undesired

outside odors from

if there are no more warning messages. This allows you

Press the control to turn the audio system on or

To begin tape play while in radio mode, press the

station up or down the band. In CD mode, press

for a more consistent listening level.

or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

reaching the interior of your vehicle. Press the

01 SET BUTTON

to use the full functionality of the message center after

to move to the next/previous selection on the CD.

Activating the rear

window defroster will also

recirculation button again to allow fresh, outside air

off. Turn the control to raise or lower the volume.

tape control.

09 SHUFFLE

activate the heated mirrors (if equipped).

to enter the cabin. Recirculation mode should not

Setup menu controls the following displays:

you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET

04 EJECT

control and clearing the warning message.

Press to play CD tracks in random order.

be used without the A/C on in order to reduce

Language Units (English Metric) System Check

Press to eject a CD.

03 SEEK FUNCTION

08 DOLBY® NOISE REDUCTION

03 FAN SPEED

excess humidity build-up inside the vehicle.

For a more detailed description of the Setup menu,

If any warning stays on or continues to come on, contact

10 SCAN FUNCTION

please refer to your Owner's Guide.

05 TUNE ADJUST

your dealer as soon as possible. For a more detailed

In radio mode, press to find the next listenable sta-

Press to activate the system, which reduces tape

In radio mode, press to hear a sampling of all

To adjust manually, use the control to raise or

07 MANUAL OVERRIDE CONTROLS

description of system warnings please refer to your

tion up or down the band. In tape mode, press to

noise and hiss while playing a tape. Press again

In radio mode, press to move to the next

lower the fan speed.

listenable stations. In CD mode, press to hear

When pressed, these four controls will override

Owner’s Guide.

move to the next/previous selection on the tape.

to deactivate.

frequency up or down the band.

a brief sampling of all selections.

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automatic operation. All controls allow you to

determine where airflow is directed. To return to

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09 SCAN FUNCTION

In this mode, the system will automatically deter-

automatic operation, press AUTO.

CO M PA S S ( I f E q u i p p e d )

E S S E N T I A L I N F O R M AT I O N

mine fan speed and airflow location to achieve

Press to change tape direction.

In radio mode, press to hear a sampling of all

the temperature selected. Press AUTO to engage

08 TEMPERATURE SELECTION

listenable stations. In tape mode, press to hear

the automatic temperature control.

a brief sampling of all selections.

To control the temperature,

select the desired

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Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E

Ford Motor Company

Customer Relationship Center

P.O. Box 6248

Dearborn, Michigan 48121

(800) 392-3673

September 2003

Second Printing

Quick Reference

Ford Taurus

Litho in U.S.A.

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05 TUNE ADJUST		ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE			temperature by pressing the temperature controls.	The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broad-
						cast antennas. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy.
In radio mode, press to move to the next	10 SETTING THE MEMORY PRESETS	To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside				Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating
frequency up or down the band. In CD changer		assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:				your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration my be neces-
mode (if equipped), press to select a disc in	Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then select a sta-	24 hours, 7 days a week for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000 miles, whichever				sary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment in the Driver Controls chapter of your Owner’s Guide.
the changer.	tion. Next, press and hold a numbered preset	comes first. Roadside assistance will cover:	R E A R W I N D O W W I P E R & W A S H E R ( Wa g o n O n l y )
	control until the sound returns.
		Changing a flat tire Jump-starts Limited fuel delivery Lock-out assistance Towing of your vehicle
		ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CENTERS		The rear wiper and washer control is located under the headlamp controls. Press
		United States: (800) 241-3673 Canada: (800) 665-2006
				the wiper control to activate the rear wiper. Press again to turn off the wiper. Press
				the washer control to activate the rear washer.
		For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, see the Roadside Emergencies section or the
		Customer Assistance section in your Owner’s Guide.