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The relays are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 14 Not used
Relay 15 Trailer tow back-up lamps
Relay 16 Not used
Relay 17 Not used
Relay 18 Not used
Relay 19 Trailer tow park lamps
Relay 20 Trailer tow battery charge
Relay 21 Not used
Relay 22 Not used
Relay 23 Not used
Diode 3 Not used
Diode 4 Not used
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Auxiliary relay box (Vehicles equipped with 4x4)
The relay box is located on the front
right fender well.
The relays are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 64 Two-speed 4x4 motor clockwise
Relay 65 Two-speed 4x4 motor counterclockwise
Relay 66 Open
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants may damage your tires. The use of tire
sealants may also damage your tire pressure monitoring system
(if equipped).
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coolant .....................................236
fail-safe coolant ......................240
idle speed control ...................234
lubrication
specifications ..................274, 276
refill capacities ........................272
service points ..................227–228
starting after a collision .........182
Engine block heater .................140
Engine oil ..................................229
checking and adding ..............229
dipstick ....................................229
filter, specifications ........233, 271
recommendations ...................233
refill capacities ........................272
specifications ..................274, 276
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fail safe cooling ........................240
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....242
Floor mats ...................................77
Fluid capacities .........................272
Foglamps .....................................37
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......153
driving off road ...............155, 163
indicator light .........................154
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................146
Fuel ............................................242
calculating fuel
economy
............................68, 248
cap ...........................................246
capacity ...................................272
choosing the right fuel ...........244
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................251
detergent in fuel .....................246filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................242, 246, 248
filter, specifications ........247, 271
fuel pump shut-off
switch ......................................182
improving fuel economy ........248
octane rating ...........245, 276–277
quality ......................................245
running out of fuel .................246
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................242
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................242, 244–245
Fuses ..................................183, 185
G
Garage door opener ....................50
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................60
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ...........................246
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................248
Gauges .........................................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................174
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................174
H
Hazard flashers .........................182
Head restraints ...........................94
Headlamps
aiming ........................................39
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Motorcraft parts ................247, 271
O
Octane rating ............................245
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................229
P
Parking brake ............................142
Parts
(see Motorcraft parts) ..............271
Pedals
(see Power adjustable foot
pedals) .........................................54
Power adjustable foot
pedals ...........................................54
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................189
Power door locks ........................81
Power point .................................51
Power steering ..........................145
fluid, checking and adding ....253
fluid, refill capacity ................272
fluid, specifications .........274, 276
Power Windows ...........................52
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................146
R
Radio ................................18, 21, 25
Rear window defroster ...............36
Relays ................................183, 192
Remote entry system .................83
illuminated entry ......................86
opening the trunk .....................83
Reverse sensing system ...........151Roadside assistance ..................181
Roof rack .....................................79
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........115
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........103, 106–109, 111
Safety Canopy ...................120–121
Safety defects, reporting ..........218
Safety restraints ........103, 106–111
belt minder .............................112
extension assembly ................111
for adults .........................107–109
for children .............................124
safety belt maintenance .........115
warning light and
chime
...............................111–112
Safety seats for children ..........127
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............103
Seats ............................................94
child safety seats ....................127
front seats .................................95
heated ........................................98
memory seat .......................84, 97
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................25
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................29
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .............271, 276–277
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................274, 276
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