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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
28 5A Radio
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Compass module
32 10A Restraints control module
33 10A Speed control switch
34 5A Speed control deactivate switch, ABS
35 10A Four wheel drive, EPAS (steering)
36 5A PATS transceiver
37 10A Climate control
38 20A Subwoofer/Amp (Audiophile radio)
39 20A Radio
40 20A Front power point
41 15A Driver/passenger door lock switches
42 10A Not used (spare)
43 10A Rear wiper logic, Heated seats relay,
Auto dimming mirror, Instrument
cluster
44 10A Not used (spare)
45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay
46 7.5A OCS (restraints), PADI (restraints)
47 30A Circuit BreakerPower windows, Moon roof
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. WARNING: Always disconnect the low voltage (underhood)
battery before servicing high current fuses.
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WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the
low voltage (underhood) battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the low voltage (underhood) battery has been disconnected and
reconnected, refer to the Low voltage (underhood) battery section of
the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
A 80A Midi Power steering control module B 125A Midi PDB 1 15A* Heated mirror
2 30A** Rear defroster
3 20A** Rear power point
4 20A** Fuel injector
5 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power, TBCM
6 5A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
7 10A* Reverse lamps
8 5A* Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
9 50A** ABS
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
10 30A** Front wipers
11 30A** PCM/Power sustain
12 40A** Blower motor
13 10A* A/C clutch
14 10A* Heater/Coolant pump
15 50A** Traction Battery Control Module
(TBCM)
16 40A** Cooling fan 1
17 40A** Cooling fan 2
18 50A** ABS solenoid
19 30A** Power seats
20 — A/C clutch relay
21A — Rear defroster relay 21B — Not used
21C — Blower relay
21D — PCM relay 22 — Not used
23 5A* TBCM
24 20A* Fuel pump
25 15A* Ignition coils
26 5A* TBCM
27 10A* Cooling fan/TCM
28 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensor
29 15A* PCM power
30A — Cooling fan 1 relay 30B — Power sustain relay
30C — Cooling fan main relay
30D — Cooling fan 2 relay 31A — Reverse lamp relay31B — Injector relay
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
31C — Heater pump relay
31D — Coolant pump relay 31E — Not used 31F — Not used 32 — A/C clutch diode
33 — PCM diode
34 — Not used
35 5A* RUN/START
36 — Not used
37 — Not used
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you get a flat tire while driving:
• do not brake heavily.
• gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
• hold the steering wheel firmly.
• slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that is
different in one or more of the following: type, brand, size, speed rating
and tread design. If this is the case, this dissimilar spare tire is still rated
for your vehicle loads (GAWR and GVWR). This temporary spare tire is
not equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensor.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent
damage to the TPMS sensor, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) in theTires, Wheels, and Loading chapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for
damage.
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doors ..........................................87
Lubricant specifications ...........281
Lug nuts ....................................221
Luggage rack ...............................84
M
Manual transmission fluid capacities ........................281
lubricant specifications ..........281
Message center ...........................74 english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................76
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors ...................................65, 68 automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................68
heated ........................................68
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Moon roof ....................................73
Motorcraft parts ........................264
N
Navigation system .......................41
O
Octane rating ............................268
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................253
P
Parking brake ............................189
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................107
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................207 Power door locks ........................87
Power mirrors .............................68
Power point .................................61
Power Seats .................................99
Power steering ..........................190
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................190
R
Radio ............................................27
Relays ........................................204
Remote entry system .................88
illuminated entry ......................91
locking/unlocking doors .....88–89
opening the trunk .....................89
panic alarm ...............................90
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................91
replacing the batteries .............90
Roof rack .....................................84
S
Safety Canopy ...........................130
Safety defects, reporting ..........241
Safety restraints ........105, 109–113 Belt-Minder ...........................115
extension assembly ................114
for adults .........................110–112
for children .....................135–136
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................107
seat belt maintenance ............114
warning light and chime ........115
Safety seats for children ..........139
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