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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Circuits
31 — Not used
32 30A** Driver seat
33 30A** Intelligent access (IA)
34 — Not used
35 40A** Front heater blower
36 20A* Passenger compartment fuse
panel run/start
37 10A* PCM relay
38 5A* Delayed accessory
39 Diode Fuel diode (iVCT only)
40 Diode One-touch integrated start (OTIS)
diode
41 G8VA relay A/C clutch
42 G8VA relay Fuel pump
43 G8VA relay Backup lamps
44 — Not used
45 — Not used
46 15A* Vehicle power 2 (PCM), Vehicle
power 3 (PCM)
47 20A* Vehicle power 1 (PCM)
48 20A* Vehicle power 4 (ignition coils)
49 15A* Heated mirrors
50 Half ISO relay Blower motor relay
51 Half ISO relay High-mount brake lamp w/ ACCM
relay
52 Half ISO relay Starter relay
53 Half ISO relay PCM power relay
54 — Not used
55 Half ISO relay Front wiper relay
56 Half ISO relay Rear window defroster relay
57 — Not used
58 — Not used
Roadside Emergencies
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WAXING
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
PAINT CHIPS
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with MotorcraftWheel and Tire Cleaner, which is
available from your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, or
cleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove
brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clear coat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use MotorcraftBug and Tar Remover ,
available from your authorized dealer.
Cleaning
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A
Accessory delay ..........................84
Adaptive Cruise Control .............89
AdvanceTrac ..............................245
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........250
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................171–172, 180, 182
and child safety seats ............173
description ..............172, 180, 182
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ............174, 181, 183
indicator light .................180, 185
operation .................174, 181, 183
passenger airbag .....174, 181, 183
side airbag ...............................180
Air cleaner filter ...............363, 367
Air conditioning ....................51, 54
automatic temperature
control system ..........................57
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................51
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................273
Ambient mood/lighting ...............69
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................339
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................243
Anti-theft system ..............131, 136
arming the system ..................136
disarming a triggered
system .....................................136
Audio system (see Radio) .........32
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............368
fluid, specification ..................368Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................253, 255
fluid, adding ............................358
fluid, checking ........................358
Selectshift (SST) ....................257
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....42
B
Battery .......................................337
acid, treating emergencies .....337
jumping a disabled battery ....307
maintenance-free ....................337
replacement, specifications ...367
servicing ..................................337
Belt-Minder.............................167
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................267
Blind spot mirror ......................266
Booster seats .............................199
Brakes ........................................242
anti-lock ...................................243
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................243
fluid, checking and adding ....358
fluid, refill capacities ..............368
fluid, specifications .................368
lubricant specifications ..........368
parking ....................................244
shift interlock ..........................251
Bulbs ............................................70
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....368
Cargo cover ...............................101
Cargo net ...................................106
Cell phone use ..............................9
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Changing a tire .........................290
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether straps ..196
in front seat ............................190
in rear seat ..............................190
LATCH .....................................194
recommendations ...................188
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................199
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............322
instrument panel ....................325
interior .....................................326
plastic parts ............................324
washing ....................................320
waxing .....................................321
wheels ......................................321
wiper blades ............................324
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................51, 54, 57
Clock ............................................33
Collision Warning System .........262
Compass, electronic ....................79
calibration .................................80
set zone adjustment .................79
Console
overhead ....................................78
Controls
power seat ...............................143
steering column ........................98
Coolant
checking and adding ..............339
refill capacities ................342, 368
specifications ..........................368
Cross Traffic Alert ....................267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................88Cupholder(s) .............................156
Customer Assistance ................280
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................378, 381
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................316
Getting roadside assistance ...280
Getting the service you
need .........................................312
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................318
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................316
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................66
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................54
windshield ...........................54, 57
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................358
engine oil .................................333
Doors
central unlocking ....................116
Driving under special
conditions ..........................274, 277
sand .........................................276
snow and ice ...........................278
through water .................276, 279
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................307
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Illuminated visor mirror .............78
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................190
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................356
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................325
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................67
Intelligent Access Key ..............108
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................122
J
Jack ............................................290
positioning ...............................290
storage .....................................290
Jump-starting your vehicle ......307
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................116
keypad .....................................129
locking and unlocking doors ..130
programming entry code .......129
Keys ...................................107, 132
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................62
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................71
daytime running light ...............66
headlamps .................................62
headlamps, flash to pass ..........66instrument panel, dimming .....67
interior lamps .....................69, 71
replacing bulbs .........................71
LATCH anchors .........................194
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........243
Load limits .................................223
Locks
autolock ...................................116
childproof ................................119
doors ........................................115
Lubricant specifications ...........368
Lug nuts ....................................306
Lumbar support,
seats ...........................142–143, 145
M
Massage seats ............................145
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................85–86
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................85
fold away ...................................87
heated ........................................86
programmable memory ..........124
side view mirrors (power) .......86
Moon roof ....................................99
Motorcraftparts ..............327, 367
Multi-contour seats ...................145
MyKey ........................................109
N
Navigation system .......................50
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O
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
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