PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Airbags do not inflate slowly or
gently, and the risk of injury from a
deploying airbag is the greatest close
to the trim covering the airbag module. All occupants of your vehicle,
including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even
when an airbag supplemental restraint
system is provided. Failure to properly wear
your seatbelt could seriously increase the
risk of injury or death. Always use appropriate child
restraints. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death. Never place your arm over the airbag
module as a deploying airbag can
result in serious arm fractures or
other injuries. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag supplemental
restraint systems or its fuses as you
could be seriously injured or killed. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Several airbag system components
get hot after inflation. To reduce the
risk of injury, do not touch them after
inflation. If the airbag has deployed, the airbag
will not function again and must be
replaced immediately. If the airbag
is not replaced, the unrepaired area will
increase the risk of injury in a crash. The airbags are a supplemental restraint
system and are designed to work with the
seatbelts to help protect the driver and
right front passenger from certain upper
body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;
there is a risk of injury from a deploying
airbag.
Note:
You will hear a loud bang and see a
cloud of harmless powdery residue if an
airbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly
upon activation. After airbag deployment,
it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery
residue or smell the burnt propellant. This
may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder
(to lubricate the bag) or sodium
compounds (for example, baking soda)
that result from the combustion process
that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of
sodium hydroxide may be present which
may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of
the residue is toxic.
Though the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a
deploying airbag may also cause abrasions
or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also
a possibility as a result of the noise
associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained or are out of position
at the time of airbag deployment. It is
extremely important that occupants are
properly restrained as far away from the
airbag module as possible while
maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER
AIRBAGS
WARNINGS
Never place your arm over the airbag
module as a deploying airbag can
result in serious arm fractures or
other injuries. NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur. The driver and front passenger airbags
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
•
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
• Front passenger sensing system. · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator (page 38). Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment WARNING
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance
of at least
10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module. After all occupants put on seatbelts, it is
very important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
is centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash greatly
increases.
Children and Airbags
WARNING
NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
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FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor. Any alteration or modification to the
front passenger seat may affect the
performance of the front passenger
sensing system. This could seriously
increase the risk of injury or death. This system works with sensors that are
part of the front passenger seat and
seatbelt to detect the presence of a
properly-seated occupant and determine
if the front passenger frontal airbag should
be enabled (may inflate) or not.
The front passenger sensing system uses
a passenger airbag off indicator which
illuminates and stays lit to remind you that
the front passenger frontal airbag is
disabled.
The indicator lamp is on the overhead
console. Note:
When you first switch the ignition on,
the indicator lamp illuminates for a short
period of time to confirm it is functional.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag when it
detects a rear facing infant seat, a
forward-facing child restraint, or a booster
seat. The sensor turns off the passenger
front airbag and side airbag when the
passenger seat is empty.
• When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the
indicator lamp illuminates and stays lit
to remind you that the front passenger
frontal airbag is disabled.
• If the child restraint is installed and the
indicator lamp is not lit, turn the vehicle
off, remove the child restraint from the
vehicle and reinstall the restraint
following the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size
is sitting properly in the front passenger
seat.
• When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the
indicator lamp will be unlit and stay
unlit.
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If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the airbag off indicator
lamp is lit, it is possible that the person is
not sitting properly in the seat. If this
happens:
•
Switch the vehicle off and ask the
person to place the seatback in the full
upright position. •
Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person ’s legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This will allow the system to
detect that person and enable the
passenger front airbag. Passenger airbag
Passenger airbag OFF indic-
ator
Occupant
Disabled
Lit
Empty
Disabled
Lit
Child
Enabled
Unlit
Adult
Note: When the passenger airbag off light
illuminates, the passenger side airbag (near
the B-pillar) may be disabled to avoid the
risk of airbag deployment injuries.
After all occupants put on seatbelts, it is
very important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash greatly
increases.
If you think that the status of the passenger
airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect, check
for the following:
• Objects between the seat cushion and
the center console.
• Objects hanging off the seatback.
• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
• Cargo interference with the seat. The conditions listed above may cause the
weight of a properly seated occupant to
be incorrectly interpreted by the front
passenger sensing system. The person in
the front passenger seat may appear
heavier or lighter due to the conditions
described in the list above. Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 38).
If the airbag readiness light is lit, do the
following:
The driver and adult passenger should
check for objects interfering with the seat.
If there are objects interfering with the seat,
take the following steps to remove the
obstruction:
• Pull the vehicle over.
• Switch the ignition off.
• Driver and adult passengers should
check for any objects interfering with
the seat.
• Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
• Restart the vehicle.
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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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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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