2013 FORD MUSTANG belt

Introduction
3
Welcome 3
Shelby® GT500® Unique Features
5
Safety Belts
10
Driving your Shelby® GT500®
11
Breaking-in your vehicle 11
Transmission operation 11
Clutch protection 12
Virtual gauges 15
Track Apps 15
AdvanceTrac® 16
Brakes 20
Launch control 20
Electronically selectable dampers 21
Engine over-rev 22
Ground clearance 23
Driving through water 24
Washing your vehicle 24
Wheels and Tires
25
Wheels 25
Wheel lug nut torque 25
Tire information 26
Roadside Emergencies
29
Wrecker towing 29
Maintenance
34
Engine oil 35
Air filter(s) 40
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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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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact your roadside assistance
center or a professional towing service.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and
dollies or with flatbed equipment. When towing with a flatbed, 4x4
blocks must be used when loading/unloading your vehicle. Do not tow
with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt
towing procedure.
Note:If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Roadside Emergencies
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Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point Inspection
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires (including spare) for wear and
proper pressure
**
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window
washer
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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Additional Maintenance Items
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace engine air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Every 45000 miles
(72000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)Change engine coolant.
*
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change manual transmission fluid.
Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
*Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers),
then every three years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
**If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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