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Seating and Safety Restraints 64
Seating 64
Safety restraints 68
Air bags 79
Child restraints 84
Driving 99
Starting 99
Brakes 104
Traction control 107
Transmission operation 108
Vehicle loading 117
Trailer towing 120
Roadside Emergencies 122
Getting roadside assistance 122
Hazard flasher switch 124
Fuel pump shut-off switch 124
Fuses and relays 125
Changing tires 130
Jump starting 136
Wrecker towing 141
Customer Assistance 142
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 152
Cleaning 153
Maintenance and Specifications 161
Engine compartment 164
Engine oil 167
Battery 171
Fuel information 182
Part numbers 215
Refill capacities 215
Lubricant specifications 218
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2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF.Apply the
brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral).
When the key is in the ignition and in the
OFF position, the automatic transmission
shift lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position without the brake pedal depressed. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the
parking brake.
3. 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 the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify
that the brakelamps are working.
Always set the parking brake fully and make
sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park).
Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove
the key 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 an automatic overdrive
transmission with console gearshift and O/D off
switch
Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive
learning strategy found in the vehicle computer. This
feature is designed to increase durability and
provide consistent shift feel over the life of the
vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may have firm
and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered
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5. Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF.
6. Make another check of leaks.
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.
Note: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
rating Mini
fuses Standard
fuses Maxi
fuses Cartridge
maxi
fuses Fuse
link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue — Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural — Black
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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.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided
on the fuse panel cover.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 20A Cigar lighter
2 20A Engine controls
3—Not used
4 10A Right-hand low beam
headlamp
5 15A Instrument cluster, Traction
control switch
6 20A Starter motor relay
7 15A GEM, Interior lamps
8 20A Engine controls
9 30A Mach 460 subwoofers
10 10A Left-hand low beam
headlamp
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FUSE INFO
4212345
76891011
131214151617
191820212223
252426272829
313032333435
373638394041
43
44
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
11 15A Back-up lamps
12 2A Heated PCV
13 15A Electronic flasher
14—Not used
15 15A Power lumbar
16—Not used
17 15A Speed control servo, Shift
lock actuator
18 15A Electronic flasher
19 15A Power mirror switch, GEM,
Anti-theft relay, Power door
locks, Door ajar switches
20 15A Convertible top switch
21 5A Instrument cluster and
engine control memory
22—Not used
23 15A A/C clutch, Defogger switch
24 30A Climate control blower
motor
25 25A Luggage compartment lid
release
26 30A Wiper/Washer motor, Wiper
relays
27 20A Radio
28 15A GEM, Overdrive cancel
switch
29 15A Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) module
30 15A Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) module
31 10A Data link connector
32 15A Radio, GEM
33 15A Stop lamp switch, Speed
control deactivation switch
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
34 20A Instrument Cluster, CCRM,
Data link connector,
Securilock transceiver
module
35 15A Shift lock actuator,
Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Speed control servo,
ABS module
36 15A Air bag control module
37 5A Adjustable illumination
38 20A High beams
39 5A GEM
40—Not used
41 15A Brake lamp
42—Not used
43 20A CB Power windows
44—Not used
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 theBatterysection of the
Maintenance and specificationschapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
Relay 1—Fog lamp interrupt
Relay 2—Interval wiper
Relay 3—Wiper HI/LO
Relay 4—Starter
Relay 5—Fog lamps
1 50A** (4.6L),
30A CB
(3.8L)Electric cooling fan motor
2 30A** Headlamps
3 40A** Starter motor relay, Ignition
switch
4 40A** Ignition switch
5 40A** Ignition switch
6 40A** Instrument cluster,
Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)
7—Not used
8 50A** Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) module
9 20A** Auxiliary power point
10 30A** Parklamps
11 30A** Rear window defrost control
12 40A** Power locks
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
13 30A* MACH 1000 left amplifiers
14 20A* Fuel pump
15 30A* MACH 1000 right amplifiers
16 20A* Horn
17 20A* ABS
18 30A* Power seats
19 10A* Intercooler pump (Cobra
only)
20 20A* Alternator
21—Not used
22—Not used
23—Not used
24 20A* A/C pressure
25—Not used
26 30A** PCM
27 20A** Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) module, Foglamp
relay
28 25A CB Convertible top circuit
breaker
29—Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
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.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire which
is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire
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