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All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is
provided.
Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back
seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)
between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module.
Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air
bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.
Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag:
²Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
²Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright
position.
Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing
objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing
serious injury.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition to the LOCK position, then
remove the key.
2. Reinsert the key and turn the ignition to the OFF position.
3. Press and hold down the brake pedal and shift into N (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by
shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. The
transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine may
overheat.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave
your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Driving with a 4±speed automatic transmission
Understanding gearshift positions
To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal,
then move gearshift lever out of P (Park).
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²Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
²Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will
eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
²Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transmission
damage and void your warranty coverage.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for
more information.
Trailer towing tips
²Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
²Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
²The trailer tongue weight should be no more than 10±15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
²After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
²When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place
the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or N (Neutral)
(manual transmissions). This aids engine cooling and air conditioner
efficiency.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,
²Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper and
²Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
²Disconnect the trailer tow electrical connector to prevent blown fuses
caused by water entering into your trailer's electrical wiring.
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The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the passenger's foot well,
by the kick panel.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
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Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause
severe wire damage and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
RatingMini
FusesStandard
FusesMaxi
FusesCartridge
Maxi
FusesFuse Link
Cartridge
2A Grey Grey Ð Ð Ð
3A Violet Violet Ð Ð Ð
4A Pink Pink Ð Ð Ð
5A Tan Tan Ð Ð Ð
7.5A Brown Brown Ð Ð Ð
10A Red Red Ð Ð Ð
15A Blue Blue Ð Ð Ð
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural Ð Ð Ð
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A Ð Ð Orange Green Green
50A Ð Ð Red Red Red
60A Ð Ð Blue Ð Yellow
70A Ð Ð Tan Ð Brown
80A Ð Ð Natural Ð Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 20A Radio, Secondary Fusing for Audio Options
2 5A Instrument Cluster, Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) Keep Alive Memory, PATS
LED
3 20A Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector
4 Ð Not Used
5 10A Ignition Run Power Feed (Customer
Access)
6 15A DRL, Brake Shift Interlock (BSI), ECM,
Overhead Trip Computer (OTC), AUX A/C
Components, Hazard Flasher, Speed
Control, Vacuum Pump, Backup Lamps,
Electronic Shift On The Fly Hublock
Solenoid, Heated Seat
7 5A Power Window/Lock Switch Illumination
8 5A Headlamp Switch, LED/Radio
9 Ð Not Used
10 Ð Not Used
11 30A Wiper Run/Park Relay Coil, Wiper Hi/LO
Relay Coil, Washer Pump Relay Coils, Front
Wiper Motor, Rear Wiper Motor Relay Coils
12 Ð Not Used
13 20A Stop Lamps, Center High-mount Stop
Lamp/Hazard, Trailer Tow Stop Lamp,
Speed Control
14 15A Dome Lamp, Cargo Lamp, Courtesy Lamps,
Running Boards, Power Mirrors, Vanity
Mirrors, Map Lamps, Underhood Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp, Power Windows (Delayed
Accessory)
15 5A Stop Lamp Switch (Logic), PATS, GEM
16 15A Hi-beam Headlamps, Instrument Cluster
(Hi-beam Indicator)
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Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems
from overloads.
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.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and carechapter.
MAXI
FUSE
115MAXI
FUSE
116MAXI
FUSE
117
MAXI
FUSE
118
MAXI
FUSE
111MAXI
FUSE
112MAXI
FUSE
113
MAXI
FUSE
114
MAXI
FUSE
107MAXI
FUSE
108MAXI
FUSE
109
MAXI
FUSE
110
MAXI
FUSE
103MAXI
FUSE
104MAXI
FUSE
105
MAXI
FUSE
106
MAXI
FUSE
101MAXI
FUSE
102 CB601 CB602 FUSE 17 FUSE 18FUSE 21 FUSE 22
FUSE 19 FUSE 20FUSE 23
FULL
RELAY 302R 401
D 501 FUSE 24
FUSE 15 FUSE 16
FUSE 13 FUSE 14
FUSE 11 FUSE 12
FUSE 9 FUSE 10
FUSE 7 FUSE 8
FUSE 5 FUSE 6
FUSE 3 FUSE 4
FUSE 1 FUSE 2
D 503 D 502
FULL
RELAY 301HALF
RELAY
207
FULL
RELAY 303
FULL
RELAY 304
HALF
RELAY
201
HALF
RELAY
202HALF
RELAY 208
HALF
RELAY 209
HALF
RELAY 205
HALF
RELAY 206
HALF
RELAY
203
HALF
RELAY
204
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 20A* Rear Wiper
2 10A* Air Bag
3 15A* Quarter Flip Window Motor
4 20A* Trailer Tow Backup Lamps, Trailer Tow
Park Lamps
5 20A* Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Point
6 10A* Gasoline only-A/C (CASS)
Diesel only-Alternator9A9Field
7 20A* Floor Console Auxiliary Power Point
8 15A* Park Lamps
9 20A* Left Rear Quarter Auxiliary Power
Point
10 30A* Head Lamps
11 20A* Cargo Auxiliary Power Point
12 15A* DRL
13 10A* Washer
14 15A* Horn
15 Ð Not Used
16 Ð Not Used
17 Ð Not Used
18 Ð Not Used
19 20A* (Gasoline
only) Ð
(Diesel only)Gasoline only-E40D/HEGO
Diesel only-Not Used
20 7.5A* Trailer Tow Stop /Turn LH
21 10A* Left Headlamp
22 7.5A* Trailer Tow Stop /Turn RH
23 10A* Right Headlamp
24 20A* (Gasoline
only) Ð
(Diesel only)Gasoline only-Engine Control
Diesel only-Not Used
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