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If the parking brake fails to release
after completing this procedure, use
the manual parking brake release
lever.
Pull the lever to manually release
the parking brake.
TRACTION CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Control

system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of
your vehicle. It is especially useful on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces.
The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system
borrows many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present
in the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the
Traction Control
portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel
spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes
in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is
realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This
process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The
rear wheels “search” for optimum traction several times a second and
adjustments are made accordingly.
Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal
injury or property damage. The occurrence of an Traction Control

event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
The Traction Control
system will allow your vehicle to make better use
of available traction on slippery surfaces while you are trying to
accelerate or while your foot is on the accelerator pedal. The system is a
driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow
and ice covered roads.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
16 15A Ignition (ON) - Turn signals
17 10A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Audio
18 10A Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch
(vehicles equipped with manual
A/C), Blend door, Heated seat
modules
19 10A LCM (Left-hand low beam)
20 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Back-up
lamps
21 10A LCM (Right-hand low beam)
22 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Restraint
Control Module (RCM), Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS),
Passenger Air bag Deactivation
Indicator (PADI)
23 15A Multi-function switch
(Flash-to-pass), LCM (High
beams)
24 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Passive
Anti-Theft System (PATS)
module, Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relay coil, Fuel
relay coil, Ignition coil relay coil
25 10A Autolamp/Sunload sensor, Power
mirrors, Door lock switches,
Mirror switch, Keypad switch,
Decklid switch, Adjustable pedal
switch, DDM
26 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Cluster,
LCM, Overdrive cancel switch,
Rear defroster relay coil
27 20A Cigar lighter, OBD II
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 25A* Audio
13 20A* Instrument panel power point
14 20A* Stop lamp switch
15 20A* Heated seats
16 15A* Foglamps
17 — Not used
18 — Not used
19 15A* Injectors
20 15A* PCM, Mass Air Flow (MAF)
sensor, IAT
21 15A* Powertrain loads and sensors, A/C
clutch relay coil
22 — Not used
23 — Not used
24 — Not used
101 40A** Blower relay feed
102 50A** Cooling fan
103 50A** Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box
feed #1 (I/P fuses 19, 21, 23, 25
and 27)
104 40A** Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box
feed #2 (I/P fuses 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and
9)
105 30A** Starter relay feed
106 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module (Pump)
107 40A** Rear defroster relay feed
108 20A** Moonroof
109 20A** ABS module (Valves)
110 30A** Wiper module
111 — Not used
112 30A** Air suspension compressor
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Jump-starting your vehicle ......201
K
Keyless entry system .................91
autolock .....................................90
keypad .......................................91
programming entry code .........91
Keys .......................................83, 96
positions of the ignition .........168
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........41
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................44–47
replacing bulbs .........................47
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................44
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........173
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................178
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................84
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...254–255
Lug nuts ....................................200
Lumbar support, seats .............103
M
Message center .....................74–75english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................77
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................70
Motorcraft parts ........219, 236, 251
O
Octane rating ............................240
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................225
P
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....251
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................106
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ..................83, 90
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..................176–177
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacity ................252
fluid, specifications .................254
Power Windows ...........................63
R
Radio ....................17, 19, 21, 25, 30
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Rear window defroster ...............39
Relays ................................187, 194
Remote entry system .................86
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........87
opening the trunk .....................87
panic alarm ...............................87
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................88
replacing the batteries .............87
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........113
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................104, 108–112
Safety defects, reporting ..........213
Safety restraints ........104, 108–112
belt minder .............................114
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................109–112
for children .............................131
lap belt ....................................110
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................106
safety belt maintenance .........113
warning light and chime ........114
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................257
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............104
Seats ............................................99
child safety seats ....................135
front seats .................................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 96Servicing your vehicle ..............221
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................23
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Spark plugs,
specifications .............251, 255–256
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................254–255
Speed control ..............................66
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......170
Starting your vehicle ........168–170
jump starting ..........................201
Steering
speed sensitive .......................177
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................52
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tires ...........................143–144, 195
alignment ................................150
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................195, 197
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................156
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................150
safety practices .......................149
sidewall information ...............151
snow tires and chains ............157
spare tire .........................195, 197
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
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