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hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable
force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who
are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time
of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be
properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while
maintaining vehicle control.
WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after
inflation. Do not touch them after inflation or you may be
burned.
WARNING: If the air bag and safety belt pretensioners have
deployed, the air bag and safety belt pretensioners will not
function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag
and safety belt pretensioners are not replaced, the unrepaired
area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
The SRS consists of:
•driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and
air bags),
•one or more impact and safing sensors,
•a readiness light and tone
•diagnostic module
•and the electrical wiring which connects the components.
The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the
supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact
sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air
bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.
Front passenger sensing system
The front passenger sensing system will turn off the front passenger’s
frontal air bag under certain conditions. The front passenger
seat-mounted side air bag (if equipped) will be deactivated if the sensor
detects an empty seat; otherwise, the seat-mounted side air bag will be
enabled. The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are
part of the front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are
designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and
determine if the front passenger’s frontal air bag should be enabled (may
inflate) or not.
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How does the side air bag system work?
The design and development of the
side air bag system included
recommended testing procedures
that were developed by a group of
automotive safety experts known as
the Side Air Bag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of
side air bags.
The side air bag system consists of
the following:
•An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)
with a gas generator concealed
behind the outboard bolster of
the driver and front passenger
seatbacks.
•A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment.
•The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used
for the front air bags.
•Two crash sensors located on the lower portion of the b-pillar (one on
each side of the vehicle).
Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of
severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.
The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the
front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected
by the collision will be inflated. If the front passenger sensing system
detects an empty seat, the front passenger seat-mounted side air bag will
be deactivated. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door
panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided
occupants in side impact collisions.
The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral
deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit
that initiates air bag inflation.
The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that
something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were
not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed
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WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place
objects in the deployment path of the inflatable side-curtain air
bags (if equipped).
How do the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) work?
The side-curtain air bags (if
equipped) consists of the following:
•An inflatable nylon curtain with a
gas generator concealed behind
the headliner and above the doors
(one on each side of vehicle).
•A headliner designed to flex open
above the side doors to allow
side-curtain air bag deployment.
•The same warning light,
electronic control and diagnostic
unit as used for the front airbags.
•Two crash sensors mounted at
lower B-Pillar (one on each side).
•Two crash sensors located at the
c-pillar behind the rear doors
(one on each side).
•Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM).
The side-curtain air bags (if equipped), in combination with seat belts,
can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant
side impact collision or rollover event.
Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
the rear seats. The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat
because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The side-curtain air bags (if equipped) are designed to active when the
vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the RCM to
initiate side-curtain air bag (if equipped) inflation or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.
The side-curtain air bags are mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
32 10A* Brake-Transmission shift lock
33 15A* Air bag module, Passenger Air bag
Deactivation (PAD) indicator
lamp, Occupant Classification
Sensor (OCS)
34 5A* ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speed
control
35 5A* Heated seats module, 4WD
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
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.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING: 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
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 25A* I/P fuse panel (RUN/START)
2 25A* Headlamp power
3 25A* High beams, Turn signals, Interior
lamps, Headlamp power
4 5A* Keep Alive Power (KA PWR)
5 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors
6 20A* Fuel pump
7 40A** RUN/ACC relay - Cigar lighter,
Front and rear wipers
8 30A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Injectors and coil
9 15A* Alternator
10 30A* Heated seats
11 10A* PCM
12 20A* Power point
13 20A* Fog lamps
14 15A* A/C clutch, A/C relay
1530A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
solenoid
17 50A** Ignition (main)
18 40A** Blower motor
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daytime running light ...............33
fog lamps ...................................33
headlamps .................................33
headlamps, flash to pass ..........34
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................37–38
replacing bulbs .............38, 40–42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................37
Liftgate ........................................56
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........164
Load limits .................................145
Loading instructions .................152
Locks
childproof ..................................60
doors ..........................................58
Lubricant specifications ...........255
Lug nuts ....................................135
Luggage rack ...............................57
Lumbar support, seats .........71–72
M
Manual transaxle .......................172
fluid, checking and adding ....251
reverse .....................................173
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................253
Mirrors ...................................47, 50
fold away ...................................50
heated ........................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ........................243
O
Octane rating ............................241Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
Overdrive ...................................168
Overheating ...............................190
P
Parking .......................................174
Parking brake ............................164
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................79
Passive anti-theft system
(PATS) .........................................65
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................188
Power door locks ........................58
Power mirrors .............................50
Power point .................................48
Power Seats .................................72
Power steering ..........................165
fluid, checking and adding ....248
fluid, refill capacity ................253
fluid, specifications .................255
Power Windows ...........................48
Preparing to drive your vehicle 166
R
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ........................................184
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................64–65
Roof rack .....................................57
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............92
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................78, 81–86
Safety Canopy ...........................102
Safety defects, reporting ..........209
Safety restraints ..............78, 81–86
belt minder ...............................88
extension assembly ..................87
for adults .............................82–85
for children .....................107–108
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................79
safety belt maintenance ...........92
warning light and chime ..........88
Safety seats for children ..........111
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................78
Seats ............................................70
child safety seats ....................111
heated ........................................73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................65
Servicing your vehicle ..............221
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................26
Side-curtain air bags system
(if equipped) .....................104–105
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......256
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................255
Speed control ..............................51
Starting your vehicle ........158–160
jump starting ..........................191Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tires ...................................121–122
alignment ................................142
care ..........................................141
changing ..................................128
checking the pressure ............124
inspecting and inflating .........123
label .........................................140
replacing ..................................126
rotating ....................................143
safety practices .......................142
sidewall information ...............136
snow tires and chains ............144
spare tire .........................126–127
terminology .............................123
tire grades ...............................122
treadwear ........................122, 141
Towing .......................................152
recreational towing .................157
trailer towing ..........................152
wrecker ....................................197
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................251
manual operation ....................172
Transmission
automatic operation ...............167
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....167
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................249
fluid, refill capacities ..............253
Turn signal ..................................37
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................256
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