2020 FORD GT jump start

Hill Start Assist
..............................................113
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
115
Using Stability Control ...............................
116
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera .......................................
118
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................
120
Using Cruise Control ...................................
120
Driving Aids
Steering ............................................................
121
Drive Mode Control ......................................
121
Load Carrying
Rear Under Hatch Storage ........................
127
Load Limit .......................................................
127
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
132
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
132
Driving Hints
Breaking-In .....................................................
133
Driving Through Water ...............................
133
Floor Mats .......................................................
134
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
135
Hazard Flashers ............................................
135
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
135
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
136
Post-Crash Alert System ...........................
137
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
137
Towing Points ...............................................
138Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
...............
139
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
140
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
140
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ........................
141
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
142
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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143
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
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143
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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144
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
145
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
155
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
157
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
157
Under Hood Overview ...............................
159
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
160
Engine Oil Check .........................................
160
Engine Coolant Check ................................
161
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
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165
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
166
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
166
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
167
Fuel Filter ........................................................
167
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
167
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
169
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
170
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
170
Changing a Bulb ............................................
171
Changing the Engine Air Filter ..................
171
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Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARNING:
Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING:
The normal
operating temperature of the exhaust
system is very high. Never work around
or attempt to repair any part of the
exhaust system until it has cooled. Use
special care when working around the
catalytic converter. The catalytic
converter heats up to a very high
temperature after only a short period of
engine operation and stays hot after the
engine is switched off. 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.
Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter
and other emission control components
continue to work properly:
• Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle
(page 136).
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
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Automatic release - drive away release
Your vehicle automatically releases the
parking brake if all of the following
conditions exist:
•
You close the driver door.
• You put on your seatbelt.
• You press the accelerator pedal.
• The system does not detect any faults
in the parking brake system.
Note: If the electric parking brake warning
lamp stays illuminated, the electric parking
brake will not automatically release. You
must release the electric parking brake using
the electric parking brake switch.
The brake system warning lamp turns off
to confirm that you released the electric
parking brake.
Note: The electric parking brake drive away
release makes starting on a hill easier. This
feature releases the parking brake
automatically when the vehicle has
sufficient drive force to move up the hill. To
assure drive away release when starting
uphill, press the accelerator pedal quickly.
Battery With No Charge WARNING: You will not be able
to apply or release the electric parking
brake if the battery is low or has no
charge.
If the battery is low or has no charge, use
jumper cables and a booster battery.
After connecting the booster battery, you
should be able to apply or release the
electric parking brake. HILL START ASSIST WARNING:
The system does
not replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake. WARNING:
You must remain in
your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system turns
off if there is a malfunction or if you
excessively rev the engine.
The system makes it easier to pull away
when your vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle
remains stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. This allows you time to move your
foot from the brake to the accelerator
pedal. The brakes release automatically
once the engine develops sufficient torque
to prevent your vehicle from rolling down
the slope. The system activates
automatically on any slope that causes
significant vehicle rollback.
Note: There is no warning lamp to indicate
the system is either on or off.
Using Hill Start Assist
1. Press the brake pedal to bring your vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal pressed.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• The coverage period is three years from
the date of purchase.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• Assistance with a flat tire.
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Assistance if your vehicle runs out of
fuel.
• Winch out — available if your vehicle is
stuck.
• Towing — Ford dealership or
independent service contractors, if not
prohibited by state, local or municipal
law, shall tow your vehicle to the
nearest Certified Ford GT Dealership.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
United States Ford GT customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call the Ford
GT Concierge at 800-210-5795.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest authorized
dealership. To obtain reimbursement
information, contact the Ford GT Concierge
at 800-210-5795. For assistance outside of the United
States, refer to the complete list of Ford
GT Concierge phone numbers. See About
This Manual (page 5).
HAZARD FLASHERS
Note: The hazard flashers operate when
the ignition is in any position. If used when
the vehicle is not running, the battery loses
charge. As a result, there may be insufficient
power to restart your vehicle. The hazard flasher control is on
the floor console. Use your
hazard flashers when your
vehicle is creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.
• Press the flasher control and all front
and rear direction indicators flash.
• Press the button again to switch them
off.
FUEL SHUTOFF WARNING:
If your vehicle has
been involved in a crash, have the fuel
system checked. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in fire, personal
injury or death.
Note: When you try to restart your vehicle
after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure
that various systems are safe to restart.
Once the vehicle determines the systems
are safe, then the vehicle allows you to
restart.
Note: In the event that your vehicle does
not restart after your third attempt, contact
a qualified technician.
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The fuel pump shutoff stops the flow of
fuel to the engine in the event of a
moderate to severe crash. Not every
impact causes a shutoff.
Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,
you may restart your vehicle.
1. Press START/STOP to switch off your
vehicle.
2. Press the brake pedal and START/STOP
to switch on your
vehicle.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal
and press
START/STOP to switch off
your vehicle.
4. You can attempt to start the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and
START/STOP
, or press START/STOP
without pressing the brake pedal.
Note: Both methods re-enable the fuel
system.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE WARNING: Do not use fuel lines,
engine valve covers, windshield wiper
arms, the intake manifold, or hood latch
as ground points. WARNING:
Use only adequately
sized cables with insulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note: Attempting to push-start a vehicle
with an automatic transmission may cause
transmission damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle. Note:
Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch.
Connecting the Jumper Cables 1. Switch off all accessories.
2. Remove the red cap over the positive
(B) post of the disabled vehicle.
3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (B) post of the disabled
vehicle.
4. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive terminal of the
booster vehicle battery.
5. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable
to the negative (A) post of the disabled
vehicle.
6. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable to the negative terminal of
the booster vehicle battery.
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Grounding Stud Location
Jump Starting
1.
Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
RPM, as shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both vehicle engines for an
additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from the negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable from the negative (A) post of the disabled
vehicle.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (B) post of the disabled
vehicle.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute. POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front and side) or the safety belt
pretensioners.
The horn and indicators will turn off when:
•
You press the hazard control button.
• You press the panic button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
• Your vehicle runs out of power.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to transport your vehicle,
please contact the Ford GT Concierge at
800-210-5795.
You can only transport your vehicle in an
enclosed trailer or on a roll back flatbed
truck. The ramp angle or angle of approach
on Ford GT is 9 degrees. Below are some
ramp lengths required to achieve this angle
depending on trailer or bed entrance
height. Ramp Length
Height
11 ft (330 cm)
20 in (50 cm)
10 ft (292 cm)
18 in (45 cm)
9 ft (266 cm)
16 in (40 cm)
7 ft (228 cm)
14 in (35 cm)
7 ft (203 cm)
12 in (30 cm)
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Negative jump start post. See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 136).
A.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 166).
B.
Cabin air filter access door. See
Cabin Air Filter (page 86).
C.
Washer fluid reservoir. See
Windshield Washers (page 61).
D.
Front hood sensor. See
Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 69).
E.
Hydraulic fluid reservoir for power steering, active aero and active suspension.
See
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 166).
F.
Positive jump start post. See
Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 136).
G.
Front power distribution box. See
Fuse Specification Chart (page 145).
H.
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 161).
I.
Rear power distribution box 2. See
Fuse Specification Chart (page 145).
J.
Rear power distribution box 1. See
Fuse Specification Chart (page 145).
K.
Oil cap, reservoir and dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 160).
L.
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Because your vehicle
’s engine is
electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained
by power from the battery. When the
battery is disconnected or a new battery
is installed, the engine must relearn its idle
and fuel trim strategy for optimum
driveability and performance.
To restore the settings, do the following:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Press the brake pedal and start your vehicle.
5. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. As the engine
is warming up, complete the following:
Reset the clock. See Audio System
(page 218). Reset the radio station
presets. See Audio System (page 218).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
7. Drive the vehicle at least 10 mi (16 km)
to completely relearn the idle trim and
fuel trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
Battery Charger and Maintainer
If you plan to have your GT parked or in
storage for more than two weeks without
driving it, connect the Li-Ion compatible
battery charger and maintainer provided.
There are two methods to connect the
charger: Method 1: Rear Hatch Storage
Compartment Power Point
Your Ford GT has a 12V power point in the
rear hatch storage area that allows you to
conveniently plug in to charge and
maintain your battery.
Note:
You can only the use the hatch
storage power point for battery charging.
The one inside the passenger compartment
on the side of the center console will not
work for this purpose. 1. Locate and open the cap covering the
power point.
2. Insert the provided charger plug in to the power point.
3. Connect the charger to the wall socket.
4. Disconnect the charger from the wall socket before disconnecting the cigar
plug.
Method 2: Under Hood Jump Start
Posts
You can also connect the battery charger
to the posts underneath the front hood for
jump starting the vehicle. The charger
connects simply to the jump start positive
(+) and negative (-) posts as shown in the
following illustration.
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