relay Mercury Sable 1997 Owner's Manuals

Pull release handle
toward you to release
parking brake. Driving
with the parking brake
on will cause the
brakes to wear out
quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
TRANSAXLE
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock
feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved
from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park)
with the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to
LOCK, then remove the key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake
pedal and shift to N (Neutral).
3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to
move the gearshift, it is possible that a fuse has
blown and the vehicle's brake lamps may not be
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify
that the brakelamps are working.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be
rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse
gears in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the
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If you have a sedan,
the fuel pump shut-off
switch is located on
the right side of the
trunk behind the trunk
liner.
If you have a wagon,
the switch is located
behind the service
panel on the right side
of the cargo area.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical
components in the
vehicle are not
working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken
wire. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing
any electrical components.
Always replace a fuse with one that has the
specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with
a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 - Not used
2 5A Instrument
Illumination
3 10A Left low beam
headlamp
4 10A Right low beam
headlamp
5 5A Brake shift
interlock , rear
defroster
6 15A MLPS switch,
backup lamps,
speed control,
climate control
7 10A MLPS switch,
starter relay
8 5A Power antenna,
radio control
unit, GEM
9 10A ABS, central
temperature
monitor
10 20A EEEC relay,
ignition coil,
PATS, radio
11 5A Air bag
indicator,
instrument
cluster
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
12 5A Instrument
cluster,
autolamps,
transaxle
control switch,
integrated
control panel,
GEM
13 5A Air bag, blower
motor,
electronic
automatic
temperature
control module
14 5A Lamp outage
indication
15 10A Turn signals
16 - Not used
17 30A Wiper system
(front)
18 5A Headlamp
switch
19 15A Wiper system
(rear)
20 5A Integrated
control panel,
remote entry,
cellular phone,
cigar lighter
21 20A Cigar lighter
22 5A Power mirrors,
power antenna,
autolamps,
decklid lamps
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
23 5A GEM remote
entry, anti-theft
24 5A Integrated
control panel,
RCC,
speedometer
25 10A OBD II
26 15A Decklid release
27 10A Battery saver
28 15A Brake lamps,
speed control
29 15A Hazard flashers,
multi-function
switch
30 15A High beams,
daytime
running lamps,
instrument
cluster
31 5A Tail lamps
32 10A Integrated
control panel,
climate
controls, heated
mirrors
33 5A Power windows,
lock
illumination
34 - Battery saver
relay
35 - Driver door
unlock relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
36 - Rear defroster
relay
37 - Interior lamps
relay
38 - One touch
window down
relay
39 - Accessory delay
relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution
box is located in the
engine compartment
near the battery. The
power distribution box
contains high-current
fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical
systems from
overloads.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 40A* Junction block
fuse panel
2 30A* Electronic
engine control
3 40A* Ignition switch
4 30A* Power locks
5 40A* Ignition switch
6 30A* Power seats
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
7 40A* Rear defroster
8 30A* Thermactor air
pump
9 40A* Engine cooling
fans
10 20A* Fuel pump
11 40A* Blower motor
12 - Not used
13 40A* Anti-lock brake
module
14 - Not used
15 15A** Daytime
running lamps
16 10A** Air bag
diagnostic
monitor
17 20A** Radio, amplifier,
CD changer
18 30A** Anti-lock brake
module
19 15A** Horn
20 15A** Park lamps
21 - Not used
22 30A** Headlamps
23 - Blower motor
24 - Intermittent
wiper control
25 - Wiper relay
26 30A** Alternator
27 - Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
28 15A** Electronic
engine control
29 - Washer pump
relay
30 - Horn relay
31 - Autolamp
(headlamps)
32 - Starter relay
33 - Autolamp
(parking lamps)
*Maxi fuses. **Mini fuses
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
Always replace the cover to the Power
Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
Relays
Relays are located in
the power distribution
box and should be
replaced by qualified
technicians.
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quality .................... 136
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 134
Fuel gauge ................. 12
Fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 21,96
Fuse panels
instrument panel .... 98
power
distribution box .... 102
Fuses .......................... 97
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant
temperature gauge . 11
Hazard flashers .... 26,96
Headlamps
flashing .................... 26
high beam ............... 25
turning on and off .. 13
Hood ........................ 116
Ignition
positions of the
ignition .................... 21
Instrument cluster ...... 6
Jump-starting your
vehicle ............... 110,111
attaching cables .... 110
disconnecting cables 112
Keyless entry system
autolock ................... 39
keypad ..................... 37
locking and unlocking
doors ........................ 38
programming entry
code ......................... 37
Lamps ........................ 13
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 13
map lamps ............... 27
replacing bulbs .... 140,
141,143Liftgate
remote release ........ 34
Lights, warning and
indicator
air bag ........................ 9
anti-lock
brakes (ABS) ....... 8,81
brake .......................... 9
charging system ........ 9
cruise indicator ......... 8
door ajar .................... 7
engine oil pressure ... 9
high beam ................. 6
low coolant ................ 7
low fuel ...................... 7
overdrive off .............. 8
safety belt ................. 7
service engine soon .. 7
Lubricant
specifications ........... 154
Luggage rack ............. 36
Mirrors
heated ...................... 30
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 30
Moon roof .................. 27
Motorcraft parts ...... 151
Odometer ................... 11
Parking brake ............ 82
Phone, cellular .......... 33
Power door locks ...... 29
Power steering
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 124
Rear window
defroster .................. 20
Refill capacities for
fluids ........................ 152
Relays ...................... 104
Remote entry system 41
Index
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