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Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
²Interior overhead lamp
²Map lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Press two tabs and disconnect the
electrical connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the rubber boot from the
lamp assembly by pulling on one of
the tabs.
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5. Press the retainer spring forward
and spread the spring releasing it
from bulb hooks and rotate it away
from the bulb.
6. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb out of headlamp assembly.
Handle a halogen headlamp
bulb carefully and keep out
of children's reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its metal base and do not
touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
Note:The bulb's metal base gets very hot during headlamp operation.
Be sure the bulb base is cool before handling.
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the bulb's three metal tabs are aligned with the grooves in the
plastic base, push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the bulb's metal
base contacts the plastic base.
8. Rotate the retainer spring over the bulb metal base and secure it on
the bulb hooks.
9. Install rubber boot on the lamp assembly. Be sure to press firmly
around the perimeter of the boot and around the bulb to ensure the
proper seal of the bulb.
10.
Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the bulb until it ªsnaps.º
Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs
The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly,
one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb:
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the headlamps, parking lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
²Press the remote entry lock
control.
²Lock the doors using the key.
If a door is open, the system is not armed. The system will become
prearmed when all doors are closed. When the system becomes
prearmed the flashers will flash to confirm the prearming.
Once the system is prearmed, the system will arm in 20 seconds. If any
door is opened during these 20 seconds, the arming will be canceled.
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Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt
Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of
injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt
Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.
One time disable
Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an
ignition ON cycle, BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only.
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the
following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
²the parking brake is set
²the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral
position (manual transmission).
²the ignition switch is in the OFF position
²all vehicle doors are closed
²the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
²the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped
with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.)
To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt
Minder feature while driving the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT
START THE ENGINE)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1±2
minutes)
²Steps 3±5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated.
3. Uncoil then retract the safety belt three times, ending with the safety
belt retracted. This can be done before or during BeltMinder warning
activation.
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4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.
5. Uncoil then retract the safety belt three times, ending with the safety
belt retracted.
²After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three
seconds.
6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,
uncoil then retract the safety belt.
²This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable
BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.
7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety
belt warning light four times per second for three seconds.
8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety
belt warning light four times per second for three seconds, followed by
three seconds with the safety belt warning light off, then followed by
flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three
seconds again.
9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is
complete.
Safety belt maintenance
Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work
properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt
assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder
belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if
equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped),
LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and
attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor
Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles
involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor
and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety
belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against exhaust fumesin
this chapter for more instructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important safety precautions
A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute
(RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have
the vehicle checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the
Seating and safety restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
If starting a vehicle with an
automatic transmission:
²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
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If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
Horn 15A Horn
H/L LH 15A* Headlamp (High/Low Left, High
Beams)
H/L RH 15A* Headlamp (High/Low Right, High
Beams)
MAIN
120A
HEGO
15A
ALT 15A
FOG 20A(DRL) 5A
PWR 1
15A
(ABS)
25APWR 2
15A A/C 15AFUEL
20ADIODE DIODE H/L LH
15AH/L RH
15AEEC 5A
HEGO
15A HORN
15A
FUEL
20ADIODE DIODE H/L LH
15AH/L RH
15AEEC 5A
INJ
30A
HTR
40A
BTN 1
40ABTN 240AR DEF30AIG
MAIN
40A
H/L
RELAY
MICRO
MAIN
FAN(ABS)
60AST RELAY
ISODEF RELAY
ISOADD FAN 2
ISO
A/C RELAY
MICRO FOG RELAY
MICRO
MAIN FAN
ISO ADD FAN
ISO EEC MAIN
ISOFUEL PUMP
ISO
ALT 15A
FOG 20A(DRL) 15A
PWR 1
15A DRLZ 15A
HLEV 10A
(ABS)
25APWR 2
15A A/C 15A
40/50AADD
FAN
40/50A
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
EEC 5A* EEC (KPWR)
HEGO 15A* HEGO 1,2, CMS 1,2, VMV
FUEL 20A* Fuel Pump, EEC (FPM)
DIODE Ð Ð
DIODE Ð Ð
H/L RELAY
MICROÐ Headlamp (High/Low, Right/Left
Relay)
ÐÐÐ
INJ 30A** EEC (VPWR), EVR, MAF, IAC,
Bulkhead
MAIN 120A Main
ALT 15A* Alternator/ Regulator
(DRL) 15A* DRL Unit (feed), DRL Relay
(DRLZ) (HLEV)15A*(DRLZ)
10A(HLEV)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Module, HLEV
PWR 1 15A* Auxiliary Power Point
FOG 20A* Foglamps RH/LH, Foglamp
Indicator
A/C 15A* A/C Clutch
(ABS) 25A* Anti-Lock Brake System SOL
PWR 2 15A* Auxiliary Power Point
IG MAIN 40A** Starter
HTR 40A** Blower Motor, Blower Motor Relay
BTN 1 40A** JB Ð Acc. Relay, Radio, Clock,
Cigar Lighter, Cluster, Power
Mirror, GEM
(ABS) 60A** Anti-Lock Brake System Motor
BTN 2 40A** JB Ð Radio, CD Changer, Cluster,
Dome Lamps, Map Lamps, Cargo
Lamps
MAIN FAN 40A** (2.0 L)
50A(3.0 L)Main Fan
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