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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.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 30A* Powertrain Control Module Relay
2 10A* Powertrain Control Module, Front
Electronic Module
3 10A* A/C Compressor Clutch
4 25A* Horns, Horn Relay (coil)
5 15A* Fuel Pump Motor, Powertrain Control
Module
6 30A* Front Wiper Motor, Front Wiper Relay,
Front Washer Pump, FEM
503
304
303
302301
502
501
207201
202
203
204122118114110106102
121117113109105101
120116112108104
119115111107103
24
209206
208
18161412108642
1715131197531
205
23
22
21
401
20
19
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
201 Ð Not Used
202 Ð Front Wiper ON/OFF Relay
203 Ð Rear Wiper Relay
204 Ð A/C Clutch Relay
205 Ð Horn Relay
206 Ð Not Used
207 Ð Fuel Pump Relay
208 Ð Not Used
209 Ð Front Wiper Hi/Low Relay
301 Ð Low Speed Engine Cooling Fan Relay
302 Ð Starter Interrupt Relay
303 Ð High Speed Engine Cooling Fan Relay
304 Ð Powertrain Control Module Relay
401 Ð Not Used
501 Ð Powertrain Control Module Diode
502 Ð Not Used
503 Ð Not Used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. If your Low tire
warning light is on, refer toLow tire warningin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire
for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is
designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible.
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lubrication
specifications ..................259, 261
refill capacities ........................258
service points ..........................210
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................165
Engine oil ..................................211
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................211
checking and adding ..............211
dipstick ....................................211
filter, specifications ........213, 257
recommendations ...................213
refill capacities ........................258
specifications ..................259, 261
Exhaust fumes ..........................166
F
Floor mats .................................101
Fluid capacities .........................258
Fuel ............................................236
calculating
fuel economy ....................25, 240
cap .....................................12, 238
capacity ...................................258
choosing the right fuel ...........238
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................243
detergent in fuel .....................240
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................236, 238, 240
filter, specifications ........240, 257
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........240
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...................239, 261
quality ......................................239
running out of fuel .................240safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................236
Fuses ..................................187±188
G
Garage door opener ..............90, 97
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 238
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................240
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....178
calculating ...............................180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............178
calculating .......................178, 180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
H
Hazard flashers .........................186
Head restraints .................119, 122
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ..............................250±251
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ..................250
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Load limits .................................178
GAWR ......................................178
GVWR ......................................178
trailer towing ..........................178
Locks
autolock ...................................110
childproof ..................................88
Lubricant specifications ...259, 261
Lumbar support, seats .............122
M
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............18
system check button ................18
warning messages .....................19
Mirrors .........................................90
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................89
cleaning ...................................254
fold away ...................................87
heated ........................................87
programmable memory ..........109
side view mirrors (power) .......86
Motorcraft parts ................240, 257
O
Octane rating ............................239
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................211
Overdrive .............................83, 174
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................106
Parking brake ............................168Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....257
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................132
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............78
Power adjustable foot pedals .....78
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................192
Power door locks ................88, 110
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....221
fluid, refill capacity ................258
fluid, specifications .........259, 261
R
Radio ............................................39
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .......102, 106
illuminated entry ......28, 107, 110
locking/
unlocking doors ..............103±105
panic alarm .............................106
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................108
replacing the batteries ...........107
Reverse sensing system .............75
Roof rack ...................................184
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....14, 131, 134±137, 139
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety
restraints ...........131, 134±137, 139
belt minder .............................140
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