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.
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
RatingPower Circuits
1 80A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel power
2 80A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel power
3 — Not used
Roadside Emergencies
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Octane rating ............................349
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................333
Overdrive ...................................253
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................109
Parking brake ............................244
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........367
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................159
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................87
Power adjustable foot
pedals .....................................87–88
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................287
Power door locks ......................115
Power mirrors .............................86
Power point .................................82
Power steering ..........................250
fluid, checking and adding ....357
fluid, refill capacity ................368
fluid, specifications .................368
Power Windows ...........................83
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .....................................123
Push button start system .........238
R
Radio ............................................326-CD in dash .............................32
Rear heated seats .....................156
Rear-view camera system .........260
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................188
Relays ........................................282
Remote entry system .......121–122
illuminated entry ............127–128
locking/unlocking
doors ................................122–123
opening the trunk ...................124
opening the windows .............123
panic alarm .............................124
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................127
replacing the batteries ...........125
Reverse sensing system ...........258
Roadside assistance ..................280
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..160, 162–163, 165–166
Safety Canopy ...........................182
Safety defects, reporting ..........319
Safety
restraints ...160, 162–163, 165–166
Belt-Minder...........................167
extension assembly ................165
for adults .................162–163, 165
for children .............................186
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................159
warning light and chime ........166
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................194
Safety seats for children ..........190
Index
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