2017 FORD GT climate control

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes. Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 in
(2.5 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
At Ford, we fully understand that many
Ford Performance vehicles will see only
occasional operation and that many of the
vehicles, especially in northern climates,
may be stored for an extended period
during the winter months. If you plan on
storing your vehicle for 30 days or more,
read the following maintenance
recommendations to make sure your
vehicle stays in good operating condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
Note:
Do not park your vehicle in facilities
that use parking platforms or elevators that
lift your vehicle. The vehicle Warranty may
not cover damage caused to your vehicle as
a result of using this type of equipment.
• Store all vehicles inside a garage or
building in a dry, ventilated place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible. Use
a soft, breathable vehicle cover.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• If your vehicle is stored for more than
a few months, we recommend that you
change the engine oil before you use
your vehicle again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle and add
commercially available fuel stabilizer.
Run the engine for a minimum of one
minute to ensure that treated fuel has
circulated through the system.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Connect your vehicle to the battery
charger/maintainer provided with your
vehicle whenever you store your vehicle
for more than 2 weeks.
• Connect the wires as shown in the
illustration. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 158).
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U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear 1 ½ times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C WARNING
The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING
The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire
’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
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Other maintenance items
1
Change brake fluid.
Every 2 Years or 10,000 mi (16,000 km)
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 2 Years or
10,000 mi (16,000 km)
Replace engine air filters.
Every 3 Years or
15,000 mi (24,000 km)
Change transmission fluid.
Every 6 Years or
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
45,000 mi (72,000 km)
Change hydraulic fluid.
Every 10 Years or
60,000 mi (100,000 km)
Change engine coolant.2
Every 10 Years or
60,000 mi (100,000 km)
Replace front and rear accessory drive
belts.
Every 10 Years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Replace Hydraulic Accumulator
Bottle.
Every 24 Years
1 Do not exceed the designated distance
or mileage for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or
60,000 mi (100,000 km)
, then every six
years or 30,000 mi (48,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 2,500 mi (4,000 km). Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air
Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty
and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in
these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter.
Operating at High Speeds and
Track Days
Your vehicle is capable of sustained high
speeds and track day driving. Your GT has
electronic controls to reduce power and
limit the RPM to reduce powertrain
temperatures if operating temperatures
are exceeded.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control............................................ 77
About This Manual...........................................5 Ford GT Concierge Phone Numbers................5
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 103
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 103
Accessories....................................................262
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................160
Headlamp Aim Target...................................... 160
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................55
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................51
Airbag Disposal...............................................39
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control............................................ 77
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............161
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 50
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................50 Arming the Alarm................................................ 50
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 50
Appendices.....................................................277
Apps..................................................................237 ........................................................................\
........... 237
At a Glance........................................................14
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............67 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 67
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 67
Audio Control...................................................52 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 52
Audio System................................................202
Audio Unit
.......................................................202
Autolamps........................................................58
Automatic Climate Control........................78
Automatic Transmission.............................99 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 101
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 102
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................. 100Understanding the Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission.............................. 99
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................156
Auxiliary Power Points.................................85
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 85
Location................................................................... 85
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 158
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............147
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................156
Brakes...............................................................103 General Information.......................................... 103
Breaking-In......................................................126 Cold Engine Operation..................................... 126
Hot Engine Shut down..................................... 126
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................82
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications................199 Specifications...................................................... 199
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 162
Changing a Bulb
.............................................161
LED Lamps............................................................. 161
Changing a Fuse...........................................145 Fuses....................................................................... 145
Changing a Road Wheel............................192 Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking............................................................... 192
Changing the 12V Battery..........................158 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 158
Battery Management System....................... 159
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................161
Changing the Wiper Blades......................159
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................159
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
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Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................166
Cleaning Products........................................162 Materials................................................................ 162
Cleaning the Engine....................................164
Cleaning the Exterior...................................162 Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 164
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 163
Raising the Rear Wing...................................... 164
Standard Paint Finish....................................... 163
Under Hood.......................................................... 164
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................166
Cleaning the Interior....................................165
Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth...........165
Cleaning the Wheels....................................167
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................165
Climate Control
...............................................77
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 152
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Cruise Control..................................................52 Principle of Operation........................................ 113
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 113
Cup Holders.....................................................86
Customer Assistance
..................................132
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps............................58
Direction Indicators
.......................................59
Doors and Locks.............................................45
Drive Mode Control........................................53 Active Aerodynamics ........................................ 118
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 118
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 114
Front Lift................................................................. 118
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........37 Driving Aids......................................................114
Driving at High Speed
.................................192
Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than .........192
Driving Hints
...................................................126
Driving Through Water................................126
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 58
E
Electric Parking Brake.................................104 Applying the Electric Parking brake............104
Battery With No Charge................................... 105
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........105
Emergency Door Release
............................47
Emission Control System...........................96 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 97
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 97
End User License Agreement
...................277
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 277
Engine Coolant Check
.................................152
Adding Coolant.................................................... 152
Coolant Change.................................................. 154
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
................................................... 155
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 154
Recycled Coolant................................................ 153
Severe Climates.................................................. 154
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 49
Engine Oil Check............................................151 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 151
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................151
Engine Specifications.................................195
Entertainment..............................................220 AM/FM Radio........................................................ 221
Apps........................................................................\
223
Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................. 221
Sources.................................................................. 220
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 223
USB Ports.............................................................. 223
Environment......................................................13
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 104
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors.................................................61 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 61
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 61
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 27
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................27
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Floor Mats........................................................127
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 55
Ford Performance...........................................12
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Fuel and Refueling..........................................91
Fuel Consumption.........................................95 Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 95
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 95
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................92
Fuel Filter
..........................................................157
Fuel Quality......................................................92
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 92
Fuel Shutoff....................................................128
Fuses.................................................................138
Fuse Specification Chart...........................138 Front Power Distribution Box......................... 138
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........142
Rear Power Distribution Box.......................... 140
G
Gauges...............................................................62 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............64
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 64
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...................... 64
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 63
Information Display............................................. 62
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 99
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................40
Intelligent Access................................................. 40
General Maintenance Information........263 Protecting Your Investment........................... 263Road Course Maintenance.............................
263
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 263
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Certified Ford GT Service Dealership?.................... 263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................135
Getting the Services You Need................132 Away From Home............................................... 132
Global Opening..............................................60 Remote Control Front Windows..................... 61
H
Hazard Flashers............................................128
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 160
Heating See: Climate Control............................................ 77
Hill Start Assist.............................................106 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 106
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................80
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 81
General Hints........................................................ 80
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 80
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............81
Recommended Settings for Heating.............81
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................103
Home Screen
..................................................213
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............147
I
In California (U.S. Only)
..............................133
Information Display Control.......................53
Information Displays
....................................68
General Information........................................... 68
Information Messages
..................................70
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 71
Alarm........................................................................\
.. 71
Battery and Charging System........................... 71
Doors and Locks.................................................... 72
Engine........................................................................\
72
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 72
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 72
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Keys and Intelligent Access..............................
73
Maintenance........................................................... 73
Park Brake............................................................... 74
Starting System .................................................... 74
Steering System.................................................... 74
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................... 75
Transmission.......................................................... 75
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................62
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................58
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Interior Lamps.................................................59
Interior Mirror
....................................................61
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................129 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 129
Jump Starting...................................................... 130
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 129
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 130
K
Keyless Starting
..............................................87
Ignition Modes....................................................... 87
Keys and Remote Controls........................40
L
Lighting Control
..............................................53
High Beams............................................................. 57
Lighting
...............................................................57
General Information............................................ 57
Load Carrying
.................................................120
Load Limit.......................................................120 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 124
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 120
Locking and Unlocking.................................45 Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 45
Autolock.................................................................. 46Battery Saver..........................................................
47
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 47
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 47
Power Door Locks................................................ 45
Remote Control.................................................... 45
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 46
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
M
Maintenance...................................................147 General Information........................................... 147
Manual Climate Control...............................77
Manual Seats
...................................................83
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 68
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 60
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................196
N
Navigation......................................................229 cityseeker.............................................................. 236
Destination Mode............................................... 231
Map Mode............................................................ 230
Navigation Map Updates................................ 236
Navigation Menu................................................ 234
Waypoints............................................................. 235
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........264 Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 264
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 151
Opening and Closing the Hood...............147 Closing the Front Hood.................................... 148
Closing the Rear Hatch..................................... 149
Opening the Front Hood.................................. 147
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................. 148
Opening the Doors
.........................................47
Opening the Doors from Inside....................... 47
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