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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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•Front brakes: Brembo™ six-piston aluminum calipers with 15 inch x
1.3 inch (380 millimeter x 32 millimeter) vented disc, high air flow
shields and high-performance friction material pads
•Rear brakes: 13.8 inch x 0.75 inch (350 millimeter x 19 millimeter)
vented disc and high-performance friction material pads
•Electronic over-rev with 7000 rpm maximum
•SVT tuned front and rear suspension and optional electronically
selectable dampers by Bilstein™ included on the SVT Performance
Package
•19 inch x 9.5 inch front, 20 inch x 9.5 inch rear forged aluminum
wheels with bolt-in valve stems (standard and optional styles)
•P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear directional Goodyear Eagle F1
Supercar G2 R compound tires
•SVT engineered front fascia, grilles, cold air inlet, rear fascia, fog
lamps, hood with functional air extractor and aerodynamically tuned
front splitter with removable air dam and rear decklid spoiler
•SVT high-speed instrument cluster with track applications dashboard,
over-rev and programmable performance shift indicator
•One-touch instrument panel buttons for launch control (LC),
electronically selectable dampers (ESD) (if equipped) and electric
power assisted steering (EPAS)
•SVT designed seats with over the top stripes and increased lateral
support
•Optional race inspired RECARO® front seats with increased lateral
support on back and cushion, unique Shelby GT500 trim cover,
integrated head restraint, and driver four-way manual adjuster. See the
Seatssection in yourOwner’s Manualfor more information
•Leather and Alcantara® wrapped sport steering wheel, leather shift
boot, parking brake control boot and handle
•I/P appliques, door panels and lighted scuff plates
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BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake system designed for high speed
and superior fade resistance. You may notice occasional brake squeal and
elevated levels of brake dust. This is normal and does not affect brake
system performance.
Use Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner to maintain your wheels. Refer
to yourOwner’s Manualfor information on other cleaning products and
vehicle care.
LAUNCH CONTROL
Note:This feature is intended for off road use only where consistent
acceleration is desired. It is not intended for cold, wet or slippery
conditions.
Launch control can be turned on and off with the LC button, or in the
Track Apps menu using the 5-way buttons. RPM setpoint can only be
changed in the Track Apps menu using the 5-way button. Detailed
description of operation modes and recommended usage is outlined in
the AdvanceTrac section.
Launch control is engineered to be used with the original equipment
provided on your GT500. Any modifications to the vehicle may adversely
affect the function or performance.
The launch control feature is integrated with AdvanceTrac® and the
engine controls system to maximize traction from a standing start
acceleration in a straight line. It provides a unique drag start traction
calibration specifically designed for high grip surfaces. This feature lets
you set and hold the desired launch RPM depending on tire temperature,
surface condition or weather. To function properly, AdvanceTrac® must
be ON or in the SPORT mode. If launch control is ON and traction
control is OFF, then the system provides an engine rev control
(two-step) only and no traction management.
Refer to the AdvanceTrac® section to identify the traction modes and
recommended usage.
Driving your Shelby® GT500®
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A
AdvanceTrac ................................16
Air cleaner filter ...................40–41
Axle
refill capacities ..........................42
B
Battery
replacement, specifications .....41
Brakes
fluid, refill capacities ................42
Break-in period ...........................11
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ......42
Clutch
recommended shift speeds ......13
Coolant
refill capacities ..........................42
E
Electric power assisted
steering ........................................22
Electronically selectable
dampers .......................................21
Engine ............................................8
refill capacities ..........................42
service points ............................34
Engine oil
filter, specifications ..................41
refill capacities ..........................42
F
Fluid capacities ...........................42Fuel
capacity .....................................42
filter, specifications ..................41
octane rating .........................8, 39
H
Headlamps
bulb specifications ....................44
I
Ignition ...........................................8
Instrument panel
cluster
........................................14
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart
..................44
Launch control
............................20
Lights, warning and indicator
....14
Lug nuts
......................................25
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities
..........................42
Motorcraft® parts
.......................41
O
Octane rating
..............................39
P
Parts (see Motorcraft® parts)
..41
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