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Changing tires with TPMS
Each road tire is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor fastened
to the inside rim of the wheel.
The pressure sensor is covered
by the tire and is not visible
unless the tire is removed. The
pressure sensor is located
opposite (180 degrees) from the
valve stem. Care must be taken
when changing the tire to avoid
damaging the sensor.It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by an authorized
dealer.
The tire pressure should be checked
periodically (at least monthly) using
an accurate tire gauge, refer to
Inflating your tiresin this chapter.
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your four
road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The Low
Tire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low.
Once the light is illuminated, your tires are under inflated and need to be
inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure. Even if the
light turns ON and a short time later turns OFF, your tire pressure still
needs to be checked.
When your temporary spare tire is installed
When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary
spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you
that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on
your vehicle.
To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System,
have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your
vehicle. For additional information, refer toChanging tires with TPMS
in this section.
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Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches, bike or
surfboard racks and any device that may block the normal
detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps.
The RSS detects obstacles up to six
feet (two meters) from the rear
bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the
bumper, (refer to the figures for
approximate zone coverage areas).
As you move closer to the obstacle,
the rate of the tone increases. When
the obstacle is less than 10 inches
(25.0 cm) away, the tone will sound
continuously. If the RSS detects a
stationary or receding object further
than 10 inches (25.0 cm) from the
side of the vehicle, the tone will
sound for only three seconds. Once
the system detects an object
approaching, the tone will sound
again.
The RSS automatically turns on when the gear selector is placed in R
(Reverse) and the ignition is ON. A control in the message center allows
the driver to disable the system only when the ignition is ON and the
gear selector is in R (Reverse). Refer toMessage centerin theDriver
Controlschapter for more information.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free
from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the
sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will
affect the accuracy of the RSS.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving
it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing
inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps
11 10A All wheel drive
12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver side
power seat memory, Driver seat
module – Keep alive power (KA)
13 7.5A Not used
14 10A Power liftgate module
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (Spare)
17 20A All power lock motor feeds,
Liftgate release, Moon roof
18 20A THX system
19 25A Rear wiper
20 15A Datalink
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps/Interior lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Overdrive cancel switch
31 10A Compass, Automatic dimming rear
view mirror
32 10A Not used (Spare)
33 10A Not used (Spare)
34 5A Steering angle sensor
35 10A Rear park assist, AWD, Heated
seat module
36 5A PATS transceiver
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
37 10A Climate control
38 20A THX System
39 20A Radio
40 20A Not used (Spare)
41 15A Delayed accessory function for
radio and lock switch illumination
42 10A Not used (Spare)
43 10A Rear wiper logic
44 10A Customer accessory feed
45 5A Front wiper logic, Climate control
relay feed
46 7.5A Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS), Passenger Airbag
Deactivation Indicator (PADI)
47 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows
48 — Delayed accessory relay
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.
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
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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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.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensors, refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
The use of tire sealants may damage your tires. The use of tire
sealants may also damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
and should not be used.
Refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important information. If
the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer
function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
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positioning ...............................245
storage .....................................245
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system ...............122
autolock ...................................110
keypad .....................................122
locking and unlocking doors ..123
programming entry code .......122
Keys ...................................108, 125
positions of the ignition .........214
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................63
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................68
daytime running light ...............64
fog lamps ...................................64
headlamps .................................63
headlamps, flash to pass ..........64
instrument panel, dimming .....65
interior lamps .....................67, 69
replacing bulbs .........................69
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................67
Liftgate ......................103, 106, 117
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........218
Load limits .................................202
Locks
autolock ...................................110
childproof ................................114
doors ........................................110
Lubricant specifications ...........304
Lug nuts ....................................251Lumbar support, seats .....130, 132
M
Message center .....................92–93
english/metric button ...............98
system check button ................97
warning messages ...................100
Mirrors .........................................82
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................81
fold away ...................................82
heated ........................................82
programmable memory ..........118
side view mirrors (power) .......82
Moon roof ............................87, 116
Motorcraft parts ........272, 288, 303
N
Navigation system .......................53
O
Octane rating ............................292
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................277
Overdrive ...................................224
P
Parking brake ............................219
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....303
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................142
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................241
Power door locks ......................110
Power liftgate ............................103
Power mirrors .............................82
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Power point .................................78
Power steering ..........................222
fluid, checking and adding ....299
fluid, refill capacity ................304
fluid, specifications .................304
Power Windows ...........................79
R
Radio ............................................16
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................27
Relays ........................................237
Remote entry system .......114, 116
illuminated entry ............120–121
locking/unlocking
doors ................................116–117
opening the trunk ...................117
panic alarm .............................117
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................119
replacing the batteries ...........118
Reverse sensing system ...........227
Roadside assistance ..................235
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........150
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................140, 144–148
Safety Canopy ...................164, 167
Safety defects, reporting ..........265
Safety restraints ........140, 144–148
Belt-Minder
...........................151
extension assembly ................149
for adults .........................145–147
for children .....................170–171Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................142
safety belt maintenance .........150
warning light and chime ........150
Safety seats for children ..........174
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................308
Satellite Radio Information ........24
Seats ..........................................129
child safety seats ....................174
climate control ........................134
easy access/easyout feature ..133
front seats ...............129, 133–134
heated ..................................54, 56
memory seat ...................118, 133
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................123
Servicing your vehicle ..............273
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........248
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................303, 307
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................304
Speed control ..............................83
Starting your vehicle ........214–216
jump starting ..........................251
Steering wheel
controls ......................................85
tilting .........................................76
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................76
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....198
Tires ...........................183–184, 245
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