2013 FORD MUSTANG Shelby GT500 Supplement Manual

Engine Drivebelt Routing
5.8L DOHC Supercharged V8 Engine
SUSPENSION
Item Description
Front suspensionMacPherson strut with L-arm front
suspension
Rear suspension8.8 inch solid rear axle with 3–link and
Panhard bar and coil springs
Dampers (standard)TOKICO twin-tube struts and shocks
Dampers (optional)Electronically Selectable Dampers
(ESD) featuring Bilstein DampTronic®
select monotube shocks and inverted
monotube struts
Coupe stabilizer bars (front)33.2 x 5.0 mm tubular standard
(34.6 x 5.5 mm tubular optional)
Coupe stabilizer bars (rear)23.0 mm solid standard
(25.0 mm solid optional)
Coupe spring rates (standard)35.0 N/mm front and 33.5 N/mm Rear
Coupe spring rates (optional)45.0 N/mm front and 35.0 N/mm rear
Convertible stabilizer bars
(front)33.2 x 5.0 mm tubular standard and
optional
Convertible stabilizer bars
(rear)23 mm solid standard and optional
Convertible spring rates
(standard)32.5 N/mm front and 30.5 N/mm rear
Convertible spring rates
(optional)34.0 N/mm front and 31.5 N/mm rear
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SAFETY BELT GUIDE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Position the safety belt guide so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety
belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
When in use, the front safety belts
can be used with the belt guide.
Route the safety belt so that the
belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder.
Safety Belts
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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle requires a break-in period. Drive your new vehicle at least
100 miles (160 km) before performing extended wide open throttle
maneuvers and at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before performance/
competition conditions. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Alternate calibration
Your Shelby GT500 power train control module (PCM) strategy contains
a feature to limit supercharger boost pressure and engine speed to
4,000 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 pressed.
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.
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4. Move the gearshift lever to first gear, then slowly release the clutch
pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.
Note:During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the
floor and the accelerator fully released. Failure to follow this may cause
increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components, or
cause gear clash or damage to the transmission. Make sure the floor mat
is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere with the full extension of the
clutch pedal.
Note:If you attempt to shift when the drive wheels are spinning with a
loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do
not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction.
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.
Your vehicle is equipped with a twin disc clutch. Due to the high
performance of the powertrain, a certain amount of noise from the
transmission is normal.
Clutch Protection
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic powertrain feature to reduce
clutch damage. When excessive clutch slip is detected at a high power
level, the powertrain control module will limit torque to reduce damage
to the clutch. Full power is restored as soon as the clutch is fully
engaged. This feature is calibrated in a way that does not interfere with
normal driving and does not impede maximum acceleration capability.
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Recommended Shift Speeds for Maximum Fuel Economy
Upshift according to the following chart:
Upshifts when accelerating
Shift from:
1 - 2 11 mph (18 km/h)
2 - 3 18 mph (29 km/h)
3 - 4 25 mph (40 km/h)
4 - 5 30 mph (48 km/h)
5 - 6 43 mph (69 km/h)
Operating at High Speeds
Equipped with the SVT Track Pack, your SVT vehicle is capable of
sustained high speeds and track day driving. All Shelby GT500’s are
equipped with tires rated for the vehicle’s maximum speed. Remember to
drive safely, obey all traffic laws and only operate your SVT vehicle at
high speeds at locations equipped and designed to do so safely. Before
operating your vehicle at high speeds, follow these guidelines.
•Verify your tires have the correct tire pressures (seeTiresin this
supplement).
•Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage. Replace any damaged
wheels or tires.
•Do not operate your vehicle at high speeds with more than two
passengers or while carrying cargo.
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SHELBY GT500 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Performance Shift Indicator
When activated, the programmable shift indicator provides a visual
(SHIFTLAMP) and may include an 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.
SHIFTLAMP and SHIFTTONE can be used separately, together, or
turned off completely.
The SHIFTPOINT can be adjusted from 1500-7000 rpm in the
Settings/Vehicle menu. See theInformation Displayschapter in your
Owner’s Manualfor more information.
Unique Instrument Cluster Lighting
For instructions on how to set the instrument cluster display color or
MyColor®, refer to theInformation Displayschapter in theOwner’s
Manual.
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VIRTUAL GAUGES
VACUUM inHG / BOOST psi
Displays the vacuum or boost pressure.
Note:This gauge moves frequently and will sweep quickly through the
vacuum and boost range as the driver presses and releases the
accelerator. This is normal behavior.
TRACK APPS
Dashboard Screen
Displays AdvanceTrac®, steering feel, damper control, and launch
control states. See theInformation Displayschapter of yourOwner’s
Manualfor more information on Track Apps.
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ADVANCETRAC® STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
The AdvanceTrac® stability enhancement system provides eight modes
of operation for various driving conditions. The system integrates
braking, steering and powertrain systems using ABS, traction control,
EPAS and launch control optimizing the performance for all driving
conditions.
AdvanceTrac® Sport Mode
The AdvanceTrac® system provides an available sport mode specially
calibrated for the GT500’s unique performance characteristics. This can
be selected utilizing the stability control off switch. See theDriving
section of theOwner’s Manualfor more information.
Sport mode is not intended for use on public roadways as this mode
provides less AdvanceTrac® system intervention than when the default
ESC and traction control systems are on. Sport mode will allow more
spirited driving while the AdvanceTrac® system is still enabled.
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