Page 253 of 358

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
41 15A Driver/passenger door lock
switches, Auto 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 low voltage (underhood)
battery before servicing high current fuses.
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 theLow voltage (underhood) batterysection of
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
Roadside Emergencies
253
2012 Escape Hybrid(ehv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 257 of 358
Auxiliary relay box
The relay box is located in the engine compartment on the radiator
support bracket.
Fuse/Relay
locationFuse amp
ratingDescription
Relay — Electric vacuum pump (solid state)
1 — Not used
2 — Not used
3 — Not used
4 5A* Vacuum pump monitor
5 — Not used
6 — Not used
* Mini fuses **Cartridge fuse
Roadside Emergencies
257
2012 Escape Hybrid(ehv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 357 of 358

Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................253
Power door locks ......................103
Power mirrors .............................80
Power point .................................76
Power steering ..........................225
Power Windows ...........................78
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................225
R
Radio ............................................36
Rear-view camera system .........231
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children ................................161
Relays ........................................249
Remote entry system .......107–108
illuminated entry ....................111
locking/unlocking
doors ................................108–109
opening the trunk ...................109
panic alarm .............................109
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................110
replacing the batteries ...........110
Reverse sensing system ...........229
Roadside assistance ..................246
Roof rack ...............................94–95
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................133–135, 137
Safety Canopy ...................153, 155
Safety defects, reporting ..........282Safety restraints ........133–135, 137
Belt-Minder...........................139
extension assembly ................138
for adults .........................134–135
for children .............................159
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................131
warning light and chime ........138
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................167
Safety seats for children ..........163
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................328
Satellite Radio .............................40
Satellite Radio Information ........50
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............342
Seats ..........................................117
child safety seats ....................163
heated ......................................123
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................111
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............290
Setting the clock .........................36
Snowplowing ...............................14
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............158
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................323, 327
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................13
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................324
Speed control ..............................81
Index
357
2012 Escape Hybrid(ehv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)