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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
Location Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 10A Backup lamps, Electrochromatic
mirror
2 20A Horns
3 15A Battery saver: Interior lamps,
Puddle lamps, Trunk lamp, Glove
box lamp, Rear power windows
4 15A Parklamps, License plate lamps
5 — Not used
6 — Not used
7 — Not used
8 30A Rear window defroster
9 10A Heated mirrors
10 30A Starter coil, PCM
11 15A High beams
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Removing the spare tire and jack
1. Remove the carpeted load floor
panel located in the rear of the
vehicle and remove the lug wrench
and long bolt from the tool bag.
2. Remove the bolt securing the
spare tire using the lug wrench,
then lift and remove the spare tire
from the trunk.
3. Remove the jack retention bolt by
turning it counterclockwise and
remove the jack from the vehicle.
Tire change procedure
Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
1. Block both the front and rear of
the wheel diagonally opposite the
flat tire. For example, if the left
front tire is flat, block the right rear
wheel.
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7. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer to Wheel lug nut torque
specifications later in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
8. Unblock the wheels.
Stowing the wheel and jack
1. Fully collapse the jack and place it back in the storage area in the
trunk.
2. Replace the jack retention bolt to secure the jack.
3. Place the tire in the storage bid in the trunk.
4. Replace the cover plate and bolt.
• When storing a flat road tire, flip the cover plate over and use the long
bolt.
• When storing the temporary spare tire, replace the cover plate and
use the short bolt.
5. Secure the bolt using the lug wrench.
6. Insert the lug wrench and bolt in the tool bag and place over the jack.
7. Replace the carpeted load floor panel.
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb. ft. N • m
M12 x 1.5 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 1
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daytime running light ...............30
fog lamps ...................................30
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........31
instrument panel, dimming .....31
interior lamps ...........................33
replacing bulbs .........................35
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................33
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........168
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................86
childproof ..................................76
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...242, 244
Lug nuts ....................................189
Lumbar support, seats ...............98
M
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............68
system check button ................67
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................52
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................52
heated ........................................53
programmable memory ............80
side view mirrors (power) .......52
Moon roof ..............................57, 79
Motorcraft parts ........208, 226, 240
N
Navigation system .......................21
O
Octane rating ............................230 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................214
P
Parking brake ............................169
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................104
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................181
Power door locks ........................74
Power mirrors .............................52
Power point .................................49
Power steering ..........................171
fluid, checking and adding ....236
fluid, refill capacity ................241
fluid, specifications .........242, 244
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Relays ........................................177
Remote entry system ...........77, 79
illuminated entry ................82–83
locking/unlocking doors ...........79
opening the trunk .....................80
panic alarm ...............................80
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
Roadside assistance ..................175
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........115
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................102, 106–110
Safety Canopy ...........................125
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Safety defects, reporting ..........202
Safety restraints ........102, 106–110
BeltMinder ............................111
extension assembly ................115
for adults .........................107–109
for children .....................131–132
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................104
safety belt maintenance .........115
warning light and chime ........110
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................246
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............102
Seats ............................................95
child safety seats ....................135
climate control ..........................99
front seats .................................95
heated ........................................22
memory seat .......................80, 98
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................89
Servicing your vehicle ..............210
Side air curtain .........................128
Spark plugs, specifications ......240,
244
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................242, 244
Speed control ..............................53
Starting your vehicle ........164–166
jump starting ..........................190
Steering
speed sensitive .......................171
Steering wheel
controls ......................................56
tilting .........................................47 T
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................143–144, 184
alignment ................................150
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................184, 186
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................156
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................149
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............157
spare tire .................................184
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................143, 148
Towing .......................................162
recreational towing .................162
trailer towing ..........................162
wrecker ....................................195
Traction control ........................170
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................237
Transmission .............................171
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....171
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
Trunk ...........................................76
remote release ....................71, 80
Turn signal ..................................33
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................244
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................247
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