Mercury Mystique (2000 year). Instruction — part 10

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Ampere

rating

Circuits protected

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

—

7.5

20
—
—

3

20
—
15
—
20
—
20

7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5

—

20*
20*
40*

—
—

60*

—
—
—

60*

—

60*
60*

Not used
Alternator
Foglamps
Not used
Not used
EEC ignition module (memory)
Horn and hazard flasher warning system
Not used
Fuel pump
Not used
Ignition, Electronic Engine Control
Not used
HEGO sensor
ABS module
Low beam headlamp (passenger’s side)
Low beam headlamp (driver’s side)
High beam headlamp (passenger’s side)
High beam headlamp (driver’s side)
Not used
Ignition, light switch, central junction box
EEC relay
Central junction box (fuse 37 to blower relay)
Not used
Not used
Ignition
Not used
Not used
Not used
Engine cooling
not used
ABS
Central junction box (central timer module, rear
window defrost relay, fuses 24, 25, 27, 28, 34)

Fuse

Power distribution box (engine compartment)

* Have these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician.

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Passenger compartment fuse
panel

To check or change a fuse or a
relay, open the fuse box by pulling
down the lock release lever (1).

1

Power distribution box (engine compartment)

Relay

Circuits switched

R 1
R 2
R 3
R 4
R 5
R 6
R 7
R 8
R 9

R 10
R 11

D1
D2

Fuel pump
EEC module
Air conditioning
Low beam
High beam
Horn
Starter solenoid
Engine cooling fan (high speed)
Engine cooling fan
Not used
Daytime running lights
Reverse voltage protection
Not used

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A blown fuse can be identified by a
break in the wire.

All fuses are a push fit.

Five reserve fuses with different
current ratings are attached to the
inside cover of the power
distribution box in case of
emergency fuse replacement.

19 20 21

R16

R15

R14

R12

R13

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

D2

Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)

Relay

Circuit switched

R 12
R 13
R 14
R 15
R 16

D 2

Interior lighting
Rear window defrost
Heater blower motor
Wiper motor
Ignition
Reverse voltage protection

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19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

35
36
37
38

—

C10

40
—
15
15
20

7.5

15
30
30

7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5

7.5

—
30
—

Not used
Wiper motors (circuit breaker)
Power windows
Not used
Backup lamps
Brake lamps
Door locks
Main light
Cigar lighter
Electric seats
Rear window defrost
Engine management system
Instrument panel illumination
Radio
Parking lamps - driver’s side
Interior lighting/electric mirror
adjustment
Parking lamps - passenger’s side
Not used
Heater blower motor
Not used

Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)

Fuse

Ampere

rating

Circuits protected

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Fuse rating

7.5 amp

10 amp
15 amp
20 amp
30 amp

30 amp fuse link

40 amp

60 amp fuse link
80 amp fuse link

100 amp fuse link

Color

brown

red

light blue

yellow

light green

pink

orange

yellow

black

blue

Relay

R 18

R 20
R 21
R 22
R 23
R 24

R 25

R 26
R 32

“One touch” switch
(driver’s window)
Not used
Not used
Foglamps
Turn signals
Panic alarm –
driver’s side
Panic alarm –
right-hand side
Not used
Hego heater control

Driver’s door

—
—

Wire shield on instrument panel
Steering column
Door lock module bracket

Door lock module bracket

—

Near PCM-Module

Circuits switched

Location

Standard fuse amperage ratings
and colors

3 amp

violet

Auxiliary relays (outside of fuse boxes)

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CHANGING TIRES

Park your vehicle in such a position
that neither the traffic nor you are
hindered or endangered when
changing the tire. Ensure that the
vehicle is on firm, level ground.
Secure your vehicle further by
blocking the wheels.

Activate the hazard lights.

Apply the parking brake and
engage first or reverse gear if the
vehicle has a instruction transaxle or, if
the vehicle has an automatic
transaxle, select the P (Park)
position.

If parking on a slope is unavoidable,
block the wheels.

The temporary spare tire

The vehicle may have a high
pressure temporary spare tire. This
spare is smaller than a regular tire
and is designed for emergency use
only. This tire should be replaced
as soon as possible.

If you use the temporary
spare tire continuously or do

not follow these precautions, the
tire could fail, causing you to lose
control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.

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80

MAX

km/h

When driving with a temporary
spare tire:

• Do not exceed the maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and
only drive the shortest possible
distance.

• Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight of the vehicle.

• Do not install more than one
spare wheel on your vehicle at any
one time.

• Do not use snow chains on this
type of wheel.

• Do not drive through an
automatic car wash.

Spare tire location

The spare tire and tools are located
under the floor cover in the
luggage compartment.

50

MAX

mph

Removing the spare tire and
tools

1. Raise the rear of the floor cover
in the luggage compartment.

2. Completely unscrew the bolt and
remove the bolt and bracket.

3. Lift out the spare wheel.

4. Unscrew the jack bolt and
remove jack.

5. Obtain jack handle, which is
located on the floor under the
spare wheel.

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Removing a tire

1. Apply the parking brake and 1
(first) gear (instruction transaxle) or
the P (Park) position (automatic
transaxle).

2. Activate the hazard flashers.

3. The driver and all passengers
must leave the vehicle.

4. Secure the vehicle against rolling
or sliding.

5. Insert the tapered end of the
jack handle between the rim and
hub cover and push in. Twist off to
remove the cover.

6. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

Tire changing procedure

7. Place jack with complete support
surface on the ground.

8. The jack must be applied exactly
vertical to the jacking point of the
vehicle.

9. Jack up the vehicle until the tire
is clear of the ground. Unscrew and
remove the wheel nuts and remove
the wheel.

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Replacing a tire

1. Push the spare tire onto the
wheel studs.

2. Screw on the wheel nuts,
ensuring the tapered end of the
wheel nuts are facing the wheel,
and secure in a clockwise direction.

3. Lower the vehicle and remove
the jack by turning the handle
counterclockwise.

4. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in a
crosswise pattern.

5. Align the hub cap with the valve
and push firmly into position with
the ball of the hand.

6. Stow the jack and damaged tire
in the luggage compartment by
reversing the spare tire removal
instructions.

3

4

2

1

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JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE

The gases around the
battery can explode if

exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.

Do not push start your
vehicle. You could damage

the catalytic converter.

Batteries contain sulfuric
acid which burns skin, eyes,

and clothing if contacted.

Do not attempt to push start
your vehicle. Automatic
transaxles do not have push-
start capability.

Preparing your vehicle

1. Use only a 12-volt supply to
start your vehicle.

2. Do not disconnect the battery of
the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicles electrical
system.

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3. Park the booster vehicle close to
the hood of the disabled vehicle,
making sure the two vehicles do
not touch. Set the parking brake
on both vehicles and stay clear of
the engine cooling fan and other
moving parts.

4. Check all battery terminals and
remove any excessive corrosion
before you attach the battery
cables. Ensure that vent caps are
tight and level.

5. Turn the heater fan on in both
vehicles to protect from any
electrical surges. Turn all other
accessories off.

Connecting the jumper cables

1. Connect the positive (+) booster
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharge battery.

Note: In the illustrations,
“lightning bolts” are used to
designate the assisting (boosting)
battery.

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2. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting
battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.

4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s
engine, away from the battery and
the carburetor.

The preferred locations of an
exposed metal part (to “ground”
the circuit) are the accessible
engine mount studs or an engine
lifting “eye”. Do not use fuel lines,
engine rocker covers, or the intake
manifold as “grounding” points.

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Do not connect the end of
the second cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases
that surround the battery.

• 2.0 litre engine

• 2.5 litre engine

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5. Be sure that the cables are clear
of fan blades, belts and other
moving parts of both engines.

Jump starting

1. Start the engine of the booster
vehicle and run the engine at a
moderately increased speed.

2. Start the engine of the disabled
vehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has
been started, run both engines for
a further three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing jumper cables

Remove the jumper cables in
the reverse order that they
were connected.

1. Remove the jumper cable from
the “ground” metal surface.

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2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
booster vehicle’s battery.

After the disabled vehicle has been
started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several
minutes so the engine computer
can “relearn” its idle conditions.

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If towing is necessary, it is
recommended that your vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with
slingbelt equipment. Ford Motor
Company has not developed or
approved a T-hook or slingbelt
towing procedure.

WRECKER TOWING

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