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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the
splash shield in front of the tire.
3. Locate the parking/turn signal
lamp electrical connector and
remove it by pulling it straight off.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
5. To remove the bulb, pull it
straight out of the bulb socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the
splash shield in front of the tire.
3. Locate the sidemarker lamp
electrical connector and remove it
by pulling it straight off.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
5. To remove the bulb, pull it
straight out of the bulb socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing turn signal lamp/backup lamp bulbs
The backup lamp and turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
1.Turn signal lamp
2.Backup lamp
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the cargo net fastener. Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the backside of the tail lamp assembly.
3. Remove the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs
These must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
This must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then remove
the two screws and the license plate
lamp assembly.
2. Remove bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the foglamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off 10 minutes after
the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps and foglamps 10
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors and the trunk are closed, and the key is
removed from the ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior
mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors and the trunk remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•open the trunk.
•recall memory seat/power
mirrors/adjustable pedals
positions 1 or 2.
The keypad can be operated with
the factory set 5–digit entry code;
this code is located on the owner’s
wallet card in the glove box, is
marked on the computer module,
and is available from your
authorized dealer. You can also
create your own 5–digit personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory seats, mirrors and pedals
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
10 40A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(Motor)
11 30A* Starter
12 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
relay
13 20A* ABS (Valves)
14 — Not used
15 — Not used
16 15A** Traction Control Module (TCM)
17 20A** Power point (Console)
18 10A** Alternator
19 40A* Logic feed to SJB, SJB solid state
devices
20 20A* Right-hand HID low beam
headlamp
21 40A* Rear defroster
22 30A* Power seat motors (passenger)
23 30A* Heated seat modules
24 15A** Fog lamps
25 10A** A/C clutch relay, A/C compressor
clutch
26 — Not used
27 — Not used
28 15A** Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver
module, Fuel pump)
29 80A* SJB power, SJB (Circuit breaker,
Fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 15)
30 30A* Driver window motor
31 20A* Left-hand HID low beam
headlamp
32 — Not used
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specifications ..................245, 247
Exhaust fumes ..........................165
F
Fluid capacities .........................242
Foglamps .....................................33
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................175
Fuel ............................................228
calculating fuel
economy ............................58, 233
cap ...........................................230
capacity ...................................242
choosing the right fuel ...........231
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................236
detergent in fuel .....................232
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................228, 230, 233
filter, specifications ........232, 241
fuel pump shut-off switch .....183
improving fuel economy ........233
octane rating ...................231, 247
quality ......................................232
running out of fuel .................232
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................228
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......183
Fuses ..........................................184
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................53
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............230
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................233
Gauges .........................................14H
Hazard flashers .........................183
Head restraints .....................87, 92
Headlamps ...................................32
aiming ..................................34–35
autolamp system .......................32
bulb specifications ....................36
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................37
turning on and off ....................32
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................24, 26, 28
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................53
Hood ..........................................214
I
Ignition ...............................162, 247
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................122
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................238
Instrument panel ........................43
cleaning ...................................210
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................34
J
Jack ............................................135
positioning ...............................135
storage .....................................135
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
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K
Keyless entry system .................78
autolock .....................................80
Keys
positions of the ignition .........162
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................32
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................36
daytime running light ...............33
fog lamps ...................................33
headlamps .................................32
headlamps, flash to pass ..........34
instrument panel, dimming .....34
interior lamps ...........................36
replacing bulbs ...................36–40
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........166
Load limits .................................152
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................71
doors ..........................................70
Lubricant specifications ...245, 247
Lug nuts ....................................142
Lumbar support, seats ...............88
M
Message center ...........................57
english/metric button ...............61
system check button ................62
warning messages .....................62
Mirrors ...................................43, 47automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................47
fold away ...................................47
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Moon roof ....................................52
Motorcraft parts ................232, 241
O
Octane rating ............................231
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................216
P
Parking brake ............................167
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................95
Power adjustable foot pedals .....48
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................187
Power door locks ........................70
Power mirrors .............................47
Power point .................................44
Power steering ..........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacity ................242
fluid, specifications .........245, 247
Power Windows ...........................44
R
Radio ......................................16, 19
Relays ........................................184
Remote entry system .................73
illuminated entry ................77–78
opening the trunk .....................74
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