Mercury Mystique (2000 year). Manual - part 4

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DISPLAY SCREEN

The display screen gives
information on the status of the
audio system.

Display

Information

AM, FM1 or FM2

Indicates which frequency band the audio 
system is in

87.9 to 107.9 

Indicates currently playing radio station

(530 to 1610 Am)

Illuminated bars

Indicates volume, relative levels of bass and 
treble and relative levels of speaker balance 
and fade

Indicates Dolby® Noise Reduction activation

1 or 2

Indicates side of tape playing

Indicates CD play

Indicates CD stop

TUNE

Indicates tune mode activated

M

Indicates manual tuning is activated

SCN or SCAN

Indicates scan mode activated

AUTO

Indicates Auto Memory Store (AMS)

BASS

Indicates bass mode activated

TREB

Indicates treble mode activated

BAL

Indicates speaker balance adjust

FADE

Indicates speaker fade adjust

SHUF

Indicates shuffle feature activated

COMP

Indicates compression feature activated

TOO HOT

Indicates CD player temperature is above 75°C
(167°F). CD play will stop. CD play can 
continue once the temperature reaches the 
normal range.

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Troubleshooting the CD Player

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 travelling on a rough
road, playing scratched discs or the
disc may be dirty. Skipping will not
scratch the discs or damage the
player.

If player does not work:

• The disc is inserted with the label
surface downward.

• The disc is dusty or defective.

• The player’s internal temperature
is above 75°C (167°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 the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular
motion.

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CD and CD player care

• Handle discs by their edges only.
Never touch the playing surface.

• Do not insert more than one disc
at a time.

• Do not expose discs to direct
sunlight or heat sources for
extended periods of time.

• After playing, store the disc in its
case.

Cleaning cassette player 
(if equipped)

Clean the tape player head with a
cassette cleaning cartridge after
ten to twelve 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.

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• Remove loose labels before
inserting tapes.

• Do not leave tapes in the cassette
player for a long time when not
being played.

RADIO FREQUENCY
INFORMATION

The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the
Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications
Communications (CRTC) establish
the frequencies AM and FM
stations may use for their
broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:

AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz

FM 87.9, 88.1–107.1, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a
given area.

Radio reception factors

Three factors can affect radio
reception:

• Distance/strength. The further
an FM signal travels, the weaker it
is. The listenable range of the
average FM station is
approximately 40 km (24 miles).
This range can be affected by
“signal modulation”. 

Signal modulation is a process
radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other
stations.

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• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall
buildings between your vehicle’s
antenna and the radio station
signal can cause FM reception
problems. Static can be caused on
AM stations by power lines, electric
fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms. Moving away from
an interfering structure (out of its
“shadow”) returns your reception
to normal.

• Station overload. Weak signals
are sometimes captured by
stronger signals when you pass a
broadcast tower. A stronger signal
may temporarily overtake a weaker
signal and play while the weak
station frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically
switches to single channel
reception if it will improve the
reception of a station normally
received in stereo.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES
AND SERVICE

Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for
audio system warranty information.

If service is necessary, see your
dealer or a qualified technician.

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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS

Ignition

1. Ignition off, steering wheel
locked.

On vehicles with automatic
transaxles, the ignition key can
return to this position only if the
gearshift lever is in P (Park).

2. The accessory position. Steering
unlocked, radio operational.
Ignition and all main electrical
circuits are disabled.

The ignition key should not be left
in this position for too long to avoid
discharging the battery
unnecessarily.

3. Ignition switched on, all
electrical circuits operational.
Warning and indicator lights
illuminate. This key position is for
normal driving.

4. Starter motor activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine
starts.

3

4

2

1

TRACTION
CONTROL

M

IRRORS

0 0 0 1 2 3

0 0 0 0

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20

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40

50

60 70 80

90

100

110

120

130

MPH

20

40

60

55

80

120

100

140

160

180

200

E

F

1

2

0

3

x 1000

4

5

6

7

8

CHECK
ENGINE

O/D
OFF

Off

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

On

C

H

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OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

1

2

4

5

ANS

SIDE

1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

0 0 0 1 2 3

0 0 0 0

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90

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120

130

MPH

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E

F

1

2

0

3

x 1000

4

5

6

7

8

CHECK
ENGINE

TRACTION
CONTROL

O/D
OFF

M

IRRORS

CLOCK

TRACTION

      TROL

C

H

Tilt steering

Pull the locking lever on the
steering column cover up to adjust
the steering column position.
Secure the wheel by releasing the
lever thereby allowing the lever to
return to the lock position.

Never adjust the steering
wheel while the vehicle is

moving.

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Hazard flasher control 

Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown or
approaching danger. Depress to
activate. Depress again to switch
off. The hazard lights can be
operated when the ignition is off.

Off

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

On

Off

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

On

Horn 

Press the pad. The horn can be
operated when the ignition is off.

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OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

1

2

4

5

ANS

SIDE

1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

0 0 0 1 2 3

0 0 0 0

10

20

30

40

50

60 70 80

90

100

110

120

130

MPH

20

40

60

55

80

120

100

140

160

180

200

E

F

1

2

0

3

x 1000

4

5

6

7

8

CHECK
ENGINE

TRACTION
CONTROL

O/D
OFF

M

IRRORS

CLOCK

TRACTION

      TROL

C

H

Multi-function switch

The turn signal functions are
available only with the ignition
switch on.

Right turn signal

Move the lever up.

Left turn signal

Move the lever down.

Flash-to-pass

Pull the lever toward you and
release quickly for “flash-to-pass”
operation.

High beam heaadlamps

Push the lever toward the
instrument panel.

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Wipers 

Lift the windshield wiper lever to
the desired speed interval.

• Intermittent: push lever up to the
first position.

• Low: push lever up to the second
position.

• High: push lever up to the third
position.

For a single wipe, push the lever
downward.

Windshield wipers and washer

Intermittent wiper control 
(if equipped)

Rotate the variable intermittent
wiper control to the desired speed.

1 = Short time interval

6 = Extended time interval

Washer 

Pull the lever toward the steering
wheel. The washer operates in
conjunction with the windshield
wipers.

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Do not use the speed control
in heavy traffic or on roads

that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.

Off

On

Speed control (if equipped)

To turn speed control off

• Press Off, or

• turn off the vehicle ignition.

Once the speed control is switched
off, the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.

To turn speed control on

• Press On.

M

IRRORS

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

1

2

4

5

ANS

SIDE

1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

0 0 0 1 2 3

0 0 0 0

10

20

30

40

50

60 70 80

90

100

110

120

130

MPH

20

40

60

55

80

120

100

140

160

180

200

E

F

1

2

0

3

x 1000

4

5

6

7

8

BRAKE

CHECK
ENGINE

TRACTION
CONTROL

O/D
OFF

CLOCK

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

Off

On

TRACTION

      TROL

C

H

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To set a speed

Press Set Acc and release. For
speed control to operate, the speed
control must be on and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 48
km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill,
your vehicle speed may vary
momentarily slower or faster than
the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it increases above
the set speed on a downhill. If your
vehicle speed is faster than the set
speed while driving on a downhill
in overdrive, you may want to shift
to the next lower gear to reduce
your vehicle speed.

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

If your vehicle slows down more
than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your
set speed on an uphill, your speed
control will disengage. This is
normal. Press Res to re-engage it.

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Res

Set

Acc

Coast

To set a lower speed

• Press and hold Coast. Release
the control when the desired
vehicle speed is reached, or

• press and release Coast. Each
press will decrease the set speed
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or

• depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press Set Acc.

To set a higher speed

• Press and hold Set Acc. Release
when the desired set speed is
reached, or

• press and release Set Acc. Each
press will increase the set speed by
1.6 km/h (1 mph), or

• accelerate with your accelerator
pedal, then press Set Acc.

You may accelerate with the
accelerator pedal at any time
during speed control usage.
Releasing the accelerator pedal will
return your vehicle speed to the
previously set speed.

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

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Res

Set

Acc

Coast

To return to a set speed

• Press Res. For Res to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal.

Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.

OVERHEAD CONTROLS

Interior lamps with reading
lamps (if equipped)

The reading lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press
the controls on either side of each
lamp to activate the lamps.

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12

SEC

On

Off 12 SEC

Interior lamps
(sunroof equipped vehicles)

The reading lamps are operated by
separate on/off switches and can be
adjusted to point in the desired
direction.

Open/Lift

Close

Sunroof (if equipped)

The electric sunroof can be
operated only when the ignition is
switched on.

To open and close the sunroof

Press the rear part of the control
on the rocker switch in the roof
console to open the sunroof. Press
the front control to close it.

To lift the rear of the sunroof

Close the sunroof and press the
front part of the control again.
Press the rear control to lower the
sunroof.

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Power door locks (if equipped)

Push to lock or unlock all doors.

Power windows (if equipped)

The windows will only operate
when the ignition is switched on.
Press the appropriate control to
operate the power windows at each
door position. All of the windows
can be controlled from the control
on the driver door. The passenger
door window and the rear windows
can be operated individually with
separate door controls on the
respective door.

One-touch-down feature 

(if equipped)

The one-touch-down feature allows
you to completely open the driver
window by briefly pressing and
releasing the bottom of the window
switch. To stop the window before
it opens completely, press the
switch again.

The one-touch down feature only
opens the window. To close the
window, you must press and hold
the top of the switch.

DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS 

U

L

LOCK

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