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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger 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
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
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 — Not used
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.
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Always disconnect the low voltage (underhood) battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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 theLow voltage (underhood) batterysection of
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
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
6 5A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
7 10A* Reverse lamps
8 5A* Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
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•After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft
Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer,
or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental
effects.
WAXING
Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every six
months will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium
Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,
or an equivalent quality product.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
PAINT CHIPS
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A),
which is available from your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake
dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
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preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................192
Fuel ............................................267
calculating fuel
economy ............................71, 272
cap ...........................................270
capacity ...................................285
choosing the right fuel ...........270
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................274
detergent in fuel .....................271
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................267, 270, 272
filter, specifications ........267, 284
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................207
improving fuel economy ........272
octane rating ...................271, 287
quality ......................................271
running out of fuel .................271
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................267
Fuses ..................................209–210
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............270
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................272
Gauges .........................................23
H
Hazard flashers .........................207
Head restraints .................100, 104
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ........................................47
bulb specifications ....................50
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................51
turning on and off
....................44
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system
.......................................39
Hood
..........................................252
I
Ignition
...............................184, 287
Illuminated visor mirror
.............57
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.....................142
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................277
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................247
cluster
........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................47
J
Jump-starting your
vehicle
................................227, 232
K
Keyless entry system
.................94
autolock
...............................85, 87
keypad
.......................................95
locking and unlocking doors
....96
programming entry code
.........95
Keys
.......................................83, 97
positions of the ignition
.........184
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps ...............48–49, 51
replacing bulbs .........................51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Liftgate ..................................78, 91
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........189
Load limits .................................172
Loading instructions .................178
Locks
autolock ...............................85, 87
childproof ..................................89
doors ..........................................85
Lubricant specifications ...........285
Lug nuts ....................................226
Luggage rack ...............................80
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................285
lubricant specifications ..........285
Message center ...........................70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................73
warning messages .....................75Mirrors ...................................62, 65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........249, 267, 284
N
Navigation system .......................38
O
Octane rating ............................271
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................256
P
Parking brake ............................190
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....284
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................110
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................212
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................191
Power Windows ...........................61
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................192
R
Radio ............................................25
Relays ........................................209
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