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Introduction
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Shelby GT500 unique features
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Driving your Shelby GT500
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Alternate calibration 8
Transmission operation 8
Driving through water 9
Ground clearance 9
Washing your vehicle 10
Chassis
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Lug nut torque 12
Roadside Emergencies
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Temporary mobility kit 16
Fuses and relays 24
Wrecker towing 25
Maintenance and Specifications
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Engine oil 30
Air filter(s) 34
Part numbers 35
Refill capacities 36
A word about warranty coverage
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UNIQUE FEATURES
•5.4L DOHC 32V Supercharged V-8 engine with intercooler — 500
horsepower @ 6,000 rpm, 480 lb-ft torque @ 4,500 rpm SAE certified
•Engine oil cooler
•TR-6060 6 speed manual transmission
•Dual disc Cera-Metallic clutch
•Anti-lock brake system with Traction Control™
•High performance brake pads
•Front Brakes: Brembo 14 in vented disc with four piston aluminum
calipers
•Rear brakes include unique friction material
•SVT tuned front and rear suspension
•18 in x 9.5 in cast aluminum wheels
•Front tires: P255/45R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
•Rear tires: P285/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
•Specially tuned exhaust system with X pipe
•Unique front fascia, rear fascia, splitter, fog lamps, hood with
functional air extractors, decklid spoiler
•Flat blade wiper system
•Unique cluster with boost gauge and programmable performance shift
indicator
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•Unique Shelby GT500 seats
•Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, shift boot and parking brake
handle
•I/P appliques, door panels, and scuff plates
SHELBY GT500 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Upshift
Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual
transmission gear to maximize fuel economy.
Multi Shift indicators:
1.
(Upshift): Set for maximum fuel economy
2.SVT: Performance Shift Indicator
Performance Shift Indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a programmable Performance Shift
Indicator. When activated, this feature provides a visual (SHIFTLAMP)
and /or audible (SHIFTTONE) cue to shift to the next highest gear at an
engine rpm specified by the driver.
The SHIFTLAMP feature uses the SVT logo on the tachometer to notify
you when the desired shiftpoint is reached. The SVT symbol is backlit in
red under normal driving conditions (SHIFTLAMP OFF). When the
SHIFTLAMP is set to ON, the red backlighting is turned off and the SVT
logo will turn bright orange when the desired shift point is reached.
The SHIFTTONE feature uses an audible tone to notify you when the
desired shiftpoint is reached.
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Message Center
The following are possible messages you may see in your Shelby GT500
Message Center:
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL™: Displayed when the Traction
Control™ system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
on the message center, the Traction Control™ system will be partially
operable. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as soon
as possible. For further information, refer toTraction Control™in the
Drivingchapter in yourOwner’s Guide.
TRACTION CONTROL™ ACTIVE:Displayed when the Traction
Control™ system is active. For further information, refer toTraction
Control™in theDrivingchapter in yourOwner’s Guide.
Note:When traction control is turned off, it is possible to lose traction.
If you attempt to shift with the rear wheels spinning with a loss of
traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not
attempt to shift when the rear wheels do not have traction. Damage
caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered.
ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE:Displayed when the engine has defaulted
to a ’limp-home’ operation. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Unique instrument cluster lighting
Your vehicle is equipped with a unique instrument cluster color display.
In place of ORANGE, you can select R-W-B which will illuminate the
speedometer in RED, the Fuel/Boost/Temp/Oil Pressure gauges in
WHITE and the tachometer in BLUE. (Pointer colors are not adjustable).
The instrument cluster will momentarily display the R-W-B coloring when
the ignition is turned to ON or START and will then return to the
previously chosen color.
For instructions on how to set the instrument cluster display color or
MyColor™, refer toMessage Center — Display Colorin theDriver
Controlschapter in theOwner’s Guide.
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ALTERNATE CALIBRATION
Your Shelby GT500 Power Train Control Module (PCM) strategy contains
a feature to limit supercharger boost pressure and engine speed to 4000
RPM for the first five consecutive miles of vehicle operation or 50 engine
start / warm up cycles. This feature is enabled prior to shipment. If
neither of these conditions have been satisfied prior to customer
delivery, full power will not be available.
MANUAL 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Using the clutch
The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the
neutral position.
3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking
brake.
4. Move the gearshift lever to 1st gear, then slowly release the clutch
pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor.
Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased
shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the
transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn’t
interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch
pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These
actions will reduce the life of the clutch.
Due to the high performance of the powertrain, a certain amount of
noise from the transmission is normal. This noise will be most noticeable
when the vehicle is idling in neutral with the clutch pedal out but can
also occur when driving away from a stop.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluidMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidBetween MIN and
MAX lines on reservoir
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W-50 Full
Synthetic Motor Oil6.5 quarts (6.1L)
Engine coolant
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Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)21.1 quarts (20.0L)
Intercooler coolant
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Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.96 quarts (3.75L)
(See your authorized
dealer for service)
Power steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONVATFBetween MIN and
MAX lines on reservoir
Rear axle lubricant
2
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance Synthetic
Rear Axle Lubricant4.25 pints (2.0L)
Fuel tank — 15.7 gallons (59.4L)
Transmission fluid
3MERCONV ATF 6.35 pints (3.5L)4
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate4.0 quarts (3.8L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a
leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been
submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the
rear axle has been submerged in water, using SAE 75W-140 High
Performance rear axle lube, meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C102–A.
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Fill 1/4-9/16 in (6-14 mm) below bottom of fill hold. Add 4 oz. (118 ml )
of Addictive Friction Modifier C3AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting
Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok
axles.
3The Tremec TR-6060 6–Speed manual transmission on your Shelby
GT500 uses MERCONV automatic transmission fluid. Ensure that the
correct MERCONV ATF automatic transmission fluid is used as
indicated on the label on your transmission.
4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3156K
Luggage compartment lamp S211
Fog lamp PS24N
DRIVETRAIN
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Item Description
Rear axle8.8 in. solid rear axle with limited-slip
differential 3.31:1 ratio
Driveshaft2 piece steel
TransmissionTremec TR–6060 6-speed manual with integral
clutch housing
Gear ratiosGear Ratio
1st 2.97
2nd 1.78
3rd 1.30
4th 1.00
5th 0.80
6th 0.63
Reverse 2.90
ENGINE INFORMATION
Item Description
ConfigurationLongitudinally mounted, 90-degree
V8, cast-iron cylinder block and
cast aluminum cylinder heads
Bore x Stroke90.2 x 105.8 mm (3.55 x 4.165 in)
Displacement5410 cc/330 cid
Compression ratio8.4:1
Horsepower500 Horsepower @ 6000 rpm
Torque480 lb-ft torque @ 4500 rpm
Redline6000 rpm redline
6250 rpm fuel shut-off
Specific output92.6 HP per liter
ValvetrainDual overhead chain-driven cams,
roller finger followers with
hydraulic lash adjustment,
ovate-wire valve springs, four
valves per cylinder
Fuel systemSequential electronic fuel injection
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