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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 15A Right-hand headlamp
10 5A Left-hand turn/park lamp and side marker
11 15A Left-hand headlamp
12 10A Passenger air bag on/off switch indicator
13 5A Cluster
14 10A Air bag module
15 5A Not used (spare)
16 5A Driver and passenger heated seat modules
17 5A Cluster
18 20A Radio, Central imaging amplifier
19 20A Tilt/Tele motors
20 10A Front Electronics Module (FEM), Dual Automatic Temperature Control
(DATC), Cluster
21 10A Not used (spare)
22 10A Not used (spare)
23 10A Not used (spare)
24 5A Passive anti-theft transceiver
25 10A Not used (spare)
26 3A Windshield wiper module
27 10A Radio
28 10A Not used (spare)
29 5A DATC
30 5A FEM
31 10A Glove box and foot well lamps
32 20A Cigar lighter
33 10A FEM (Dimmer control lamps)
34 5A Outside mirrors
35 5A Brake pedal switch
Relay 1 —Not used
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Front power distribution box
The front 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.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, 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
Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
1 10A* A/C clutch
2 15A* Heated wiper park
3 10A* Park lamp
4 15A* Horn
5 15A* Fuel injectors
6 15A* Transmission solenoids
7 —Not used
8 20A* Power point
9 —Not used
10 —Not used
11 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensors
12 15A* Coil-on-plug
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RELAY 04 RELAY 05
RELAY 01
RELAY 09
RELAY 06 RELAY 02RELAY 07
RELAY 03
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Description
13 —Not used
14 30A** ABS module power
15 —Not used
16 30A** Blower motor
17 —Not used
18 40A** PCM
19 —Not used
20 —Not used
21 30A** Starter solenoid
22 40A** ABS pump
23 —Not used (fuse plug)
24 30A** Wiper module
Relay 01 —Not used
Relay 02 —Not used
Relay 03 1/2 ISO Relay Coil-on-plug and HEGOs
Relay 04 1/2 ISO Relay Heated wiper park relay
Relay 05 1/2 ISO Relay Auxiliary coolant pump
Relay 06 1/2 ISO Relay Horn
Relay 07 —Not used
Relay 08 1/2 ISO Relay A/C clutch
Relay 09 60A** Cooling fan motor
Relay 10 Full ISO Relay Blower motor
Relay 11 —Not used
Relay 12 —Not used
Relay 13 —Not used
Relay 14 Full ISO Relay PCM
Relay 15 Full ISO Relay Starter motor Diode —PCM relay coil
*Mini fuses **Cartridge fuses
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Rear power distribution box
The rear power distribution box is
located in the luggage compartment
under the spare tire well cover. 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.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, 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
Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
1 15A* Rear Electronics Module (REM)
2 5A* License plate lamp and rear side markers
3 10A* Left rear stop/turn/tail lamp
4 10A* Luggage compartment lamp, Map/courtesy overhead lamp,
Homelink transmitter
5 5A* REM - Hard top sense
6 10A* Back-up lamps
7 10A* Right rear stop/turn/tail lamp
8 5A* Center high-mounted stop lamp
9 —Not used
10 15A* Passenger heated seat
11 15A* Driver heated seat
12 5A* REM
13 —Not used
14 5A* Convertible top relay coil
15 5A* Alternator sense
16 —Not used
17 15A* Fuel pump
18 20A* Subwoofer amplifier
19 30A** Driver power seat
20 30A** FEM - Left front window
21 —Not used
22 20A** Ignition switch
23 30A** SSP4
24 30A** SSP3
25 40A** Passenger compartment fuse panel
26 30A** Passenger power seat
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Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
27 30A** SSP1
28 30A** REM -Right front window
29 30A** Rear defroster
30 —Not used
31 40A** Convertible top motor
32 30A** SSP2
Relay 001 Full ISO SSP1
Relay 002 Full ISO SSP4
Relay 003 Full ISO Rear defroster
Relay 004 Full ISO SSP3
Relay 005 Full ISO SSP2
Relay 006 —Not used
Relay 007 1/2 ISO Fuel pump Diode 01 —Not used
Diode 02 1A Fuel pump relay coil
*Mini fuses **Cartridge 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.
The use of tire sealants may damage your tires.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or full-size 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. Drive cautiously and replace
the temporary spare tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
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K
Keyless entry systemautolock .....................................68
Keys positions of the ignition .........109
L
Lamps autolamp system .......................27
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................31
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....28
interior lamps .....................30 –31
replacing bulbs .......30, 32, 34 –37
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................30
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........112
Load limits .................................121
Locks autolock .....................................68
doors ..........................................61
Lubricant specifications ...203, 205
Lumbar support, seats ...............74
M
Manual transmission fluid capacities ........................201
lubricant specifications ..........205
Master lighting switch ................27
Mirrors .........................................41 side view mirrors (power) .......41
Motorcraft parts ................179, 201 O
Octane rating ............................178
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................165
P
Parking brake ............................113
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....201
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................131, 134
Power door locks ........................61
Power point .................................39
Power steering ..................114
–115
fluid, checking and adding ....185
fluid, refill capacity ................201
fluid, specifications .........203, 205
Power Windows ...........................40
R
Radio ............................................16
Rear window defroster ...............25
Relays ........................................127
Remote entry system .................64 illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........61
opening the trunk .....................65
Roadside assistance ..................125
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............85
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........76 –80
Safety defects, reporting ..........156
Safety restraints ....................76 –80
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