Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FUSION AWD V6-3.0L FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEBODY CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex Fuel
Body Control Systems: Description and Operation
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex FuelSECTION Description and Operation
Module Controlled Functions
Smart Junction Box (SJB)
The Smart Junction Box (SJB) is located on the LH side cowl under the instrument panel and has control of the following systems:
- Interior lighting
- Exterior lighting
- Dimmable backlighting
- Battery saver function
- Delayed accessory relay function
- Global open function (MKZ)
- Horn
- Heated rear window
- Brake shift interlock
- Power door locks
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
- Perimeter alarm
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Refer to the appropriate system for system specific information and diagnostics.
Battery Saver
NOTE: Time-out is 1 minute if the vehicle has less than 80 km (50 miles).
The SJB (Smart Junction Box) provides automatic shut-off of some system controlled components after a time-out period in order to save battery voltage. A timer in the SJB (Smart Junction Box) is started when the ignition is turned OFF and all the doors are closed. When 10 minutes have elapsed, the voltage is automatically shut off by the SJB (Smart Junction Box). While the SJB (Smart Junction Box) has voltage disabled, if the ignition changed out of OFF, any door becomes ajar, the UNLOCK button of the RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) transmitter is pressed, a valid keypad code is entered, or the instrument panel dimmer switch is pressed, the SJB (Smart Junction Box) restores voltage and starts the timer again.
Post Crash Alert Feature
The post crash alert is a function controlled by the SJB (Smart Junction Box). If the Restraints Control Module (RCM) determines an impact of enough severity (the air bags may or may not be deployed), the post crash alert function is activated. The post-crash alert function activates the hazard lamp function and cycles the horn on 3 times, then off for 4 seconds, and repeats this cycle until the battery is discharged or the function is turned off. The post crash alert function can be turned off by:
- pressing the hazard flasher lamp switch (which may need to be pressed twice).
- pressing the RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) transmitter UNLOCK button.
- pressing the RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) transmitter PANIC button.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.