sensor Mercury Marauder 2003 s User Guide

Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the
Traction Controlyportion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel
spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes
in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is
realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This
process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The
rear wheels ªsearchº for optimum traction several times a second and
adjustments are made accordingly.
The Traction Controlysystem will allow your vehicle to make better use
of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid
which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice
covered roads.
During Traction Controlyoperation you may hear an electric motor type
of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not
ªrev-upº when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal
system behavior.
If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction
Controlysystem off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to ªdigº the
vehicle out and enable a successful
ªrockingº maneuver.
The traction control indicator
flashes during a Traction Controly
system event.
If the traction control indicator
comes on and stays lit, either:
²the Traction Controlysystem
requires service, or
²the customer has disabled the system using the traction control switch
located on the left side of the instrument panel.
The Traction Controlysystem will be on every time you turn the ignition
key from OFF to ON until you deactivate the system using the traction
control switch on the instrument panel left of the steering column.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to decrease the driver's effort in steering the vehicle.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 15A Audio, CD changer
2 5A Audio
3 7.5A Mirrors
4 10A Air bags
5 Ð Not used
6 15A Instrument cluster warning lamps module,
Overdrive control switch, Lighting Control
Module (LCM), Police vehicle option
7 10A Driver's Door Module (DDM), Audio
(Start)
8 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power
relay, Coil-on plugs, Radio noise capacitor,
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
9 5A Transmission range sensor
10 10A Rear window defrost, Heated mirrors
27 25
26 2423 21
2219
20
18 16
17 1514 12
131030
32
31
28
29
11
97
8653
41
2
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
11 5A Traction control indicator relay (ABS
w/traction control only)
12 15A Multi-function switch for turn/hazard
lamps
13 5A Audio (Run/Accy)
14 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Instrument
Cluster
15 15A Speed control, Police vehicle option, LCM,
Clock, EATC blower motor relay, Door lock
switch illumination
16 15A Reversing lamps, Shift lock, DRL module,
VAP Steering, Electronic day/night mirror,
Overhead console, Air suspension, Climate
control, Speed chime module (GCC only)
17 7.5A Wiper motor
18 15A Fog lamps (Marauder only)
19 15A Brake lamps
20 Ð Not used
21 15A LCM for park lamps and interior
illumination, Autolamp/Sunload sensor
22 20A Speed control servo, Multi-function switch
for hazard lamps, Brake on/off switch
23 15A EATC module, Instrument cluster, Clock,
LCM, Interior lamps, Door lock switches
24 10A Left-hand low beam
25 15A Cigar lighter
26 10A Right-hand low beam
27 25A LCM for cornering lamps and high beam
headlamps, Police vehicle option
28 20A* Power windows, DDM
29 Ð Not used
30 Ð Not used
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traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................14
Limited-slip axle .......................135
Load limits .................................136
GAWR ......................................136
GVWR ......................................136
trailer towing ..........................136
Locks
autolock .....................................81
childproof ..................................76
doors ..........................................75
Lubricant specifications ...212, 214
Lumbar support, seats ...............88
M
Mirrors .........................................51
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
fold away ...................................62
heated ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......61
Moon roof ....................................67
Motorcraft parts ................198, 211
O
Octane rating ............................197
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................182
Overdrive .............................71, 133
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................79
Parking brake ............................127
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....211Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................92
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................148
Power door locks ..................75, 81
Power mirrors .............................61
Power point .................................59
Power steering ..................129±130
fluid, checking and adding ....203
fluid, refill capacity ................211
fluid, specifications .................212
Power Windows ...........................60
R
Radio ............................................19
Radio reception ...........................32
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................144, 151
Remote entry system ...........77, 79
illuminated entry ......................81
locking/unlocking doors .....75, 78
opening the trunk .....................79
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............79
Roadside assistance ..................142
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............14, 91, 94, 96±98
Safety defects, reporting ..........172
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Safety restraints ........91, 94, 96±98
belt minder ...............................99
cleaning the safety belts ........103
extension assembly ................103
for adults .............................96±98
for children .............................111
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................92
warning light and
chime .......................12, 14, 98±99
Safety seats for children ..........114
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................114
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................84±86
Servicing your vehicle ..............179
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........151
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................211, 214
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................212, 214
Speed control ..............................63
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle .......122±123,
125
jump starting ..........................156
Steering
speed sensitive .......................130
Steering wheel
controls ..........................50, 63, 67
tilting .........................................50T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................151, 207±209
changing ..........................151±152
checking the pressure ............209
replacing ..................................210
rotating ....................................209
snow tires and chains ............210
tire grades ...............................208
treadwear ................................208
Towing .......................................138
recreational towing .................140
trailer towing ..........................138
wrecker ....................................162
Traction control ........................128
active light ................................13
Transmission .............................131
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
lubricant
specifications ..................212, 214
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................76
remote release ....................73, 79
Turn signal ............................14, 42
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................214
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................216
Vehicle loading ..........................136
Ventilating your vehicle ...........125
Index
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