Ford Excursion (2000 year). Manual — part 10

Memory preset control

Push the MEM control successively
to allow rear seat passengers to
scroll through the six memory
presets in AM, FM1, or FM2.

Push the MEM control in CD
changer mode (if equipped) to
advance to the next disc.

Seek function

• Press

to find the next

listenable station down the
frequency band.

• Press

to find the next

listenable station up the
frequency band.

In tape mode, use the SEEK function to access the next

or

previous

selection.

In CD or CD changer mode (if equipped), use the SEEK function to
access the next

or the previous

selection.

CD changer (if equipped)

The CD changer is either located in the center console of your vehicle.

1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.

VOLUME

MEDIA

MEM

SEEK

VOLUME

MEDIA

MEM

SEEK

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2. Press

to eject the magazine.

3. Turn the magazine (A) over.

4. Using the disc holder release
knob (C), pull the disc holder (B)
out of the magazine.

If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may come
completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder
back into the magazine while pressing on the lever (A).

A

B

C

A

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5. Line up the CD with the groove
of the disc holder. Ensure that the
label on the CD faces downwards.

6. Press in on the disc holder until it
locks securely into the magazine. If
the disc holders are not fully locked
into the magazine, the unit will not
operate.

Ensure that the disc holder is
evenly inserted and at the same
level as the magazine (A). The unit
will not operate if the disc holder is
not inserted at the same level (B).

Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The
magazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used.

The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.

ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types will
damage the unit.

Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage
the CD player and void your audio system warranty.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD changer as jamming may
occur.

Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)

The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:
• You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or

the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage
the player.

A

B

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If your changer does not work, it may be that:
• A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.
• The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
• The disc is dusty or defective.
• The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the

player to cool down before operating.

• A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is

inserted.

Cleaning compact discs

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.

CD and CD changer care

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended

periods of time.

• Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer

magazine.

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)

Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to
12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care

• Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or

extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
• Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not

being played.

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