High Current Fuse Rating Color
20 amp Yellow
30 amp Light green
40 amp Orange
50 amp Red
60 amp Blue
Always disconnect the
battery before servicing
high current fuses.
Always replace the cover
to the power distribution
box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
Maxi fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 30 amp Rear window defrost
relay
2 30 amp PCM power relay
3 20 amp Fuel pump relay, RAP
module
4 20 amp Headlamps,
autolamps,
multi-function switch
5 30 amp 4WABS pump relay
6 30 amp 4WABS main relay
7 20 amp Trailer tow relays
Roadside emergencies
125
Maxi fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
8 30 amp Battery saver relay,
headlamp relay
9 50 amp Blower motor relay,
blower motor
10 30 amp Power seats, power
lumbar, door
lock/unlock relays,
accessory delay relay
11 20 amp Horn relay,
Powertrain control
module (PCM)
12 - Not used
13 60 amp Hazard flasher, brake
ON/OFF switch, cigar
lighter, power
antenna, power
mirrors, autolamps,
instrument cluster,
GEM, radio, blower
motor relay
14 60 amp Ignition switch
Mini fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 30 amp Premium sound
2 15 amp Liftgate wiper relays
3 30 amp Auxiliary power
4 10 amp Air bag diagnostic
monitor
5 - Not used
Roadside emergencies
126
Mini fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
6 15 amp Generator/voltage
regulator
7 20 amp Not used
8 15 amp Foglamp relay,
daytime running lamp
module
9 - Not used
10 - Not used
11 20 amp HEGO system
Relays
Relays are located in the power
distribution box.
Relays receive signals from
components or systems and
transfer these signals to activate or
deactivate other components or
systems.
Mercury recommends that relays
be replaced by a qualified
technician.
6
5
3
2
14 21
Roadside emergencies
127
Flat tire ......................................131
Fluid refill capacities ................185
Foglamps ..............................16,177
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......167
choosing the right fuel ...........166
improving fuel economy ........116
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................164
Fuel gauge .....................................7
Fuel pump shut-off switch ..16,118
Fuse panels ...............................120
power distribution box ...........124
Fuses ..........................................119
charts .......................................120
checking and replacing ..........121
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge .................7
engine coolant temperature
gauge ...........................................7
engine oil pressure gauge ..........7
fuel gauge ....................................7
odometer .....................................7
speedometer ...............................6
tachometer ..................................6
trip odometer ..............................7
Hazard flashers .............27,118,175
Headlamps ...................................13
autolamp system ..................13,33
daytime running lights .............14
warning chime ..........................12
Hitch ..........................................112
Hood ..........................................138
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........22
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................170
Instrument
cluster .........6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,
16,17,18,19,21
Instrument panel ........................13
location of components ...........4,5Jump-starting your vehicle ......132
Keyless entry system .......49,50,52
autolock .....................................51
locking and unlocking doors ....50
programming entry code .........49
Lamps ........................................172
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................179
headlamps ........................173,180
high-mount brakelamp ...........174
illuminated entry system .........41
map lamps ...............................177
replacing bulbs .......................172
tail lamps .................................174
License plate lamps ..................176
Liftgate ........................................39
Lights, warning and indicator .8,11
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ............................................9
charging system ..........................8
check engine .............................10
check gauges ..............................8
door ajar ......................................8
fuel reset .....................................8
high beam ...................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................9
speed control ..............................9
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................107
Lubricant specifications ...........187
Luggage rack .............................116
Moon roof ....................................33
Motorcraft parts ........................185
Odometer .......................................7
Overdrive .....................................26
Overhead console ........28,29,30,33
compass/temperature display ..29
map lamps ..........................31,177
storage compartment ...............31
Index
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