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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A Not used (spare)
2 15A Brake on/off switch
3 15A SYNCmodule
4 30A Moon roof
5 10A Keypad illumination, Brake shift
interlock (BSI), Passenger
compartment fuse panel
6 20A Turn signals, Stop lamps
7 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights
10 15A Backlighting
11 10A Four wheel drive
12 7.5A Power mirror switch
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A FCIM (radio buttons), Front
display module, GPS module
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
41 15A Driver/passenger door lock
switches, Automatic dimming
mirror, Compass, Ambient
lighting, Moon roof, Camera
display in mirror
42 10A Not used (spare)
43 10A Rear wiper logic, Heated seats
relay, Instrument cluster
44 10A Not used (spare)
45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower motor
relay
46 7.5A Occupant classification system
(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.
WARNING:Always disconnect the 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
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
A 80A Midi Electronic power steering module
(EPAS)
B 125A Midi Passenger compartment fuse
panel
1 15A* Heated mirror
2 30A** Rear defroster
3 20A** Rear power point (center console)
4 — Not used
5 10A* Powertrain control module (PCM)
– keep alive power, PCM relay,
Canister vent
6 15A* Alternator
7 15A* Liftgate latch
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coolant .....................................302
fail-safe cooling .......................306
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......328
refill capacities ........................328
service points ..................292–293
starting after a collision .........248
Engine block heater .................212
Engine oil ..................................296
checking and adding ..............296
dipstick ....................................296
filter, specifications ........299, 327
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................328
specifications ..........................328
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................212
F
Fail safe cooling ........................306
Fleet MyKey programming ......105
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....307
Fluid capacities .........................328
Fog lamps ....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................222
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 315
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................328
choosing the right fuel ...........312
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................318
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........307, 327
fuel pump shut-off switch .....248
improving fuel economy ........315
octane rating ...................312, 331
quality ......................................313
running out of fuel .........267, 313
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................307
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................307, 312
Fuses ..................................248–249
G
Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................315
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................56
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................291
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O
Octane rating ............................312
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
Overdrive ...................................224
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................105
Park Assist ................................233
Parking brake ............................215
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................327
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................124
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................252
Power door locks ........................92
Power mirrors .............................73
Power point .................................70
Power steering ..........................222
fluid, refill capacity ................328
fluid, specifications .................328
Power Windows ...........................71
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................222
R
Radio ............................................28
Rear-view camera system .........231
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................155
Relays ........................................248
Remote entry system ...........96–97illuminated entry ....................100
locking/unlocking doors .....97–98
opening the trunk .....................98
panic alarm ...............................98
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................99
replacing the batteries .............98
Reverse sensing system ...........229
Roadside assistance ..................246
Roof rack ...............................88–89
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........123, 126, 128–130
Safety Canopy ...........146–147, 149
Safety defects, reporting ..........281
Safety restraints ...............123, 126,
128–131
Belt-Minder...........................132
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................128–130
for children .............................153
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................124
warning light and
chime ...............................131–132
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................161
Safety seats for children ..........157
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................332
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....28
Satellite Radio Information ........42
Seats ..........................................111
child safety seats ....................157
heated ......................................116
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