2012 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID fuse

Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — Natural Natural
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural Black Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A Driver smart window motor
2 15A Brake on/off switch, Center
high-mounted stop lamp
3 15A HEV battery fan
4 30A Passenger front smart window motor
5 10A Keypad illumination, Brake shift
interlock
6 20A Turn signal lamps
7 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Courtesy lights/Illuminated scuff plate
10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps
11 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
12 7.5A Memory modules, Memory seat/mirrors
switches
13 5A SYNCmodule
14 10A Electronic finish panel (EFP) radio
and climate control buttons module,
Navigation display, Center information
display, GPS module, Ambient lighting
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (spare)
17 20A Door locks, Trunk release
18 20A Heated seat module
19 25A Not used (spare)
20 15A On-Board Diagnostic connector
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Front sidemarker lamps, Park lamps,
License plate lamp
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lamps/power saver relay
26 10A Instrument cluster battery power
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio crank sense circuit
29 5A Instrument cluster ignition power
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Not used (spare)
32 10A Restraint control module
33 10A Not used (spare)
34 5A Not used (spare)
35 10A Rear park assist, Blind spot
information system, Rearview camera
36 5A Passive anti-theft sensor (PATS)
transceiver
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
37 10A Humidity sensor fan
38 20A Subwoofer amplifier
39 20A Radio
40 20A Not used (spare)
41 15A Automatic dimming mirror, Moon roof,
Compass, Front windows
42 10A Electronic stability control, Adaptive
headlamps
43 10A Rain sensor
44 10A Fuel diode/Powertrain control module
45 5A Heated backlight and blower relay coil,
Wiper washer
46 7.5A Occupant classification sensor (OCS)
module, Passenger airbag off lamp
47 30A Circuit
BreakerRear 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.
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.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 50A* Electronic power assist steering B+
2 50A* Electronic power assist steering B+
3 40A* Powertrain control module (aux relay
5 power)
4 — Not used
5 — Not used
6 40A* Rear defrost (aux relay 4 power)
7 30A* Vacuum pump (aux relay 6 power)
8 50A* Brake system controller pump
9 20A* Wiper washer
10 30A* Brake system controller valves
11 — Not used
12 30A* Heated-cooled seats
13 15A** Motor electronics coolant/heater pump
(relay 42 & 44 power)
14 — Not used
15 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
16 — Not used
17 10A** HEV high voltage battery module
18 — Not used
19 — Not used
20 20A* THX Radio
21 20A* THX Radio
22 20A* Console power point
23 10A** Powertrain control module/
Transmission control module
keep-alive power, Canister vent
24 — Not used
25 — Not used
26 15A** Left headlamp (aux relay 1 power)
27 15A** Right headlamp (aux relay 2 power)
28 60A* Cooling fan motor
29 20A* Front power point
30 30A* Fuel relay (relay 43 power)
31 30A* Passenger power seat
32 30A* Driver power seat
33 20A* Moon roof
34 — Not used
35 40A* Front A/C blower motor (aux relay 3
power)
36 1A diode Fuel pump
37 5A** Vacuum pump monitoring
38 10A** Heated side mirrors
39 10A** Transmission control module
40 10A** Powertrain control module
41 G8VA relay Backup lamps
42 G8VA relay Heater pump
43 G8VA relay Fuel pump
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
44 G8VA relay Motor electronics coolant pump
45 15A** Injectors
46 15A** Coil on plugs
47 10A** Powertrain control module (general):
Heater pump, Motor electronics
coolant pump relay coils, DC/DC
converter, Back-up lamps, Brake
controller
48 20A** HEV high voltage battery module,
Fuel pump relay
4915A** Powertrain control module (emissions
related)
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
Auxiliary relay box
The auxiliary relay box is located in front of the radiator in the engine
compartment.
The components are coded as follows:
Relay Location Relay Type Function
1 High current
microLeft headlamp
2 High current
microRight headlamp
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Engine block heater .................224
Engine oil ..................................291
checking and adding ..............291
dipstick ....................................291
filter, specifications ........292, 315
recommendations ...................292
refill capacities ........................316
specifications ..........................316
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................224
F
Fleet MyKey programming ......111
Floor mats .........................108–109
Fluid capacities .........................316
Fog lamps ....................................77
Fuel ............................................301
calculating fuel
economy ............................37, 307
cap ...........................................303
capacity ...................................316
choosing the right fuel ...........304
detergent in fuel .....................305
filler funnel .............................305
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................301, 303, 307
filter, specifications ........300, 315
fuel pump shut-off ..................251
improving fuel economy ........307
octane rating ...................304, 318
quality ......................................305
running out of fuel .........265, 305
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................301
Fuses ..................................251–252
G
Garage door opener ..................102Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............303
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................307
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................250
Headlamps ...................................75
aiming ..................................78–79
autolamp system .......................76
bulb specifications ....................82
daytime running lights .............78
flash to pass ..............................77
high beam .................................77
replacing bulbs .........................83
turning on and off ....................75
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................66, 69
Hood ..........................................288
I
Ignition ...............................221, 318
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................181
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................311
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................283
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................78
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