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Functional Components
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Functional Components
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The functional components of the audio system are:
- Audio Control Module (ACM)
- Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
- Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)
- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), located toward the rear end of the floor console
- Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module, located in the RH side of the luggage compartment
- Subwoofer amplifier, located in the RH side of the luggage compartment
- Audio amplifier, located in the RH side of the luggage compartment
- Global Positioning System Module (GPSM), located in the instrument panel
- Speakers (see AUDIO LINE-UP for locations)
- AM/FM antenna (Fusion, Milan), located at the rear of the roof
- Antenna module (MKZ), located at the RH C-pillar
- AM/FM/satellite radio combination antenna (Fusion, Milan), located at the rear of the roof
- Satellite radio antenna (MKZ), located at the rear of the roof
- Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna (integral to the AM/FM/satellite radio antenna (Fusion/Milan) or the satellite radio antenna (MKZ))
- AM/FM antenna cable (must be overlaid on harness)
- Satellite radio antenna cable (must be overlaid on harness)
- Steering wheel controls
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and cable, located in the floor console stowage bin
- Audio input jack, located in the floor console stowage bin (vehicles with the SYNC® system) or at the front of the floor console (vehicles without the SYNC® system)
- Clockspring
- Microphone
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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.