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Locks and Security 90
Keys 90
Locks 96
Anti-theft system 109
Seating and Safety Restraints 115
Seating 115
Personal Safety System™ 128
Safety belt system 132
Airbags 142
Child restraints 158
Tires, Wheels and Loading 176
Tire information 176
Tire inflation 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 191
Vehicle loading 195
Trailer towing 201
Recreational towing 201
Driving 203
Starting 203
Brakes 208
AdvanceTrac210
Transmission operation 217
Reverse sensing system 220
Rear-view camera system 222
Roadside Emergencies 238
Getting roadside assistance 238
Hazard flasher switch 239
Fuel pump shut-off switch 240
Fuses and relays 240
Changing tires 247
Wheel lug nut torque 253
Jump starting 255
Wrecker towing 258
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
44 G8VA relay Right HID headlamp
45 15A** Injectors
46 15A** PCM
47 10A** General powertrain components,
A/C clutch, back-up lamps
48 15A** Ignition coils
4915A** Emissions related powertrain
components
50 — Not used
51 — Not used
52 Full ISO relay Blower motor relay
53 Full ISO relay Rear defrost relay
54 Full ISO relay Fuel relay
55 Full ISO relay Starter relay
56 — Not used
57 Full ISO relay PCM relay
58 — Not used
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensors, refer toTire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for
damage.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................75
AdvanceTrac ..............................210
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................142–143, 151, 154
and child safety seats ............144
description ..............143, 151, 154
disposal ....................................157
driver airbag ....143, 145, 152, 155
indicator light .........151, 153, 157
operation .........143, 145, 152, 155
passenger airbag ............143, 145,
152, 155
side airbag ...............................151
Air cleaner filter ...............306, 310
Air conditioning ....................43, 46
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................231
Ambient mood/lighting ...............58
AM/FM .........................................27
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................285
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................208–209
Anti-theft system ..............109, 113
arming the system ..................113
disarming a triggered
system .....................................114
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................217
fluid, adding ............................304
fluid, checking ........................304
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specification ..................311
Selectshift (SST) ....................218Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....35
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........311
B
Battery .......................................283
acid, treating emergencies .....283
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................283
replacement, specifications ...310
servicing ..................................283
Belt-Minder.............................138
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................225
Blind spot mirror ......................224
Booster seats .............................172
Brakes ........................................208
anti-lock ...........................208–209
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................209
fluid, checking and adding ....304
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specifications .................311
lubricant specifications ..........311
parking ....................................210
shift interlock ..........................215
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....311
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................82
CD ................................................27
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................247
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Illuminated visor mirror .............69
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................163
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................302
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jack ............................................247
positioning ...............................247
storage .....................................247
Jump-starting your vehicle ......255
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................96
keypad .....................................107
locking and unlocking doors ..108
programming entry code .......107
Keys .....................................90, 111
positions of the ignition .........203
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................53
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................59
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps .................................52
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................57, 60
replacing bulbs .........................60LATCH anchors .........................167
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........209
Load limits .................................195
Locks
autolock .....................................96
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................96
Lubricant specifications ...........311
Lug nuts ....................................253
Lumbar support, seats .............119
M
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................75–76
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................75
heated ..................................46, 76
programmable memory ..........104
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................80
Motorcraftparts ..............275, 310
MyKey ..........................................91
N
Navigation system .......................42
O
Octane rating ............................295
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................280
P
Parental MyKey programming ...91
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SOS Post Crash Alert ...............157
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................310, 314
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................311
Speed control ..............................77
Starting your vehicle ........203–205
jump starting ..........................255
Steering wheel
controls ......................................79
tilting .........................................68
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................27
CD-MP3 .....................................27
SYNC..........................................42
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................68
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....191
Tires ...........................176–177, 247
alignment ................................184
care ..........................................180
changing ..................................247
checking the pressure ............180
inflating ...................................178
label .........................................190
replacing ..................................182
rotating ....................................185
safety practices .......................184
sidewall information ...............186
snow tires and chains ............195
spare tire .................................248
terminology .............................177
tire grades ...............................177
treadwear ........................176, 181
Towing .......................................201recreational towing .................201
trailer towing ..........................201
wrecker ....................................258
Transmission .............................217
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....215
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Trunk .........................................100
remote release ..................89, 104
Turn signal ..................................57
U
Universal garage door opener ....82
USB port ......................................37
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................315
Vehicle loading ..........................195
Ventilating your vehicle ...........206
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................279
Water, Driving through .............237
Windows
opening using remote
entry system .....................74, 103
power .........................................73
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................67
checking and adding fluid .....279
replacing wiper blades ...........279
Wrecker towing .........................258
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