AUXILIARY SWITCHES
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification label). Ask an authorizeddealer for specific weight information.
•The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulate the useof mobile communications systemsequipped with radio transmitters, forexample, two-way radios, telephonesand theft alarms. Any such equipmentinstalled in your vehicle should complywith Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulations, andshould be installed by an authorizeddealer.
•An authorized dealer needs to installmobile communications systems.Improper installation may harm theoperation of your vehicle, particularlyif the manufacturer did not design themobile communication systemspecifically for automotive use.
•If you or an authorized Ford dealer addany non-Ford electrical or electronicaccessories or components to yourvehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
The auxiliary switch option packageprovides four switches, mounted in thecenter of the instrument panel. Theseswitches operate when the vehicle isrunning or from battery power, dependingon the switchable PDB fuse locations #82and #83. Ford recommends, however, thatthe engine remain running to maintainbattery charge when using the auxiliaryswitches for extended periods of time orhigher current draws.
When switched on, the auxiliary switchesprovide 20 amps or 40 amps of electricalbattery power for a variety of personal orcommercial uses.
The switches include the fuse and relay kit.This kit contains the required fuses andrelays that an authorized technician needsto install into the power distribution box,located under the hood. Refer to theinstruction sketch included in the kit.Contact an authorized dealer for service.
Each switch includes a power lead (ablunt-cut and sealed wire) located in theunderhood cowl shield above the engineblock powertrain control module.
The power leads are coded as follows:
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Power Seats.....................................................79Power Steering Fluid Check......................174Power Windows..............................................57Pre-Collision Assist......................................120Protecting the Environment........................17PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................255Cruise Control Module.....................................255Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................232Rear Passenger Climate Controls............76Rear View Camera.......................................106Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................106Recommended Towing Weights............130Reduced Engine Performance.................138Refueling...........................................................89Remote Control..............................................42Removing a Headlamp...............................178Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............186Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................10Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................44Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................151Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................150Resuming the Set Speed..........................108Roadside Assistance....................................141Roadside Emergencies................................141Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................139Running Out of Fuel......................................88
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Safety Precautions........................................86Scheduled Maintenance...........................247Seatbelt Extensions......................................34Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Seats....................................................................77Security..............................................................48Service Data......................................................14Settings Data....................................................15Setting the Cruise Control Speed...........107Sitting in the Correct Position....................77Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................208Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215Special Notices................................................10Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................252Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................107Stability Control............................................104Principle of Operation......................................104Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................82Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................82Starting and Stopping the Engine...........82General Information............................................82Steering.............................................................119Steering Wheel...............................................49Streaming Bluetooth Audio....................240Sun Visors.........................................................58Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off.....................................................55Switching Cruise Control On andOff....................................................................107Symbols Glossary.............................................7
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............224The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................148Tire Care..........................................................190Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........209TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................189Towing a Trailer.............................................129
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