2020 FORD GT Owners Manual

REAR VIEW CAMERA
WARNING: The rear view
camera system is a reverse aid
supplement device that still requires the
driver to use it in conjunction with the
interior and exterior mirrors for maximum
coverage. WARNING:
Objects that are
close to either corner of the bumper or
under the bumper, might not be seen on
the screen due to the limited coverage
of the camera system. WARNING:
Use caution when
turning camera features on or off when
the transmission is not in park (P). Make
sure your vehicle is not moving.
The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your
vehicle.
During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle ’s
proximity to objects behind your vehicle. The camera is located below the license
plate.
Using the Rear View Camera
System
The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you place
the transmission in reverse (R).
The system uses fixed guidelines to help
you see what is behind your vehicle. Fixed
guidelines show the path your vehicle is
moving while reversing in a straight line.
This can be helpful when backing into a
parking space.
The camera may not operate correctly
under the following conditions:
•
Nighttime or dark areas if the reverse
lamps are not operating.
• Mud, water or debris obstructs the
camera's view. Clean the lens with a
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner.
• The camera is misaligned due to
damage to the rear of your vehicle.
Camera Guidelines
Note: Fixed guidelines are only available
when the transmission is in reverse (R). Centerline
A
Fixed guideline: Red Zone
B
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Fixed guideline: Yellow zone
C
Fixed guideline: Green zone
D
Always use caution while reversing.
Objects in the red zone are closest to your
vehicle and objects in the green zone are
farther away. Objects are getting closer to
your vehicle as they move from the green
zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to
get better coverage on both sides and rear
of the vehicle.
Manual Zoom WARNING: When manual zoom
is on, the full area behind your vehicle
may not show. Be aware of your
surroundings when using the manual
zoom feature.
Note: Manual zoom is only available when
the transmission is in reverse (R).
Selectable settings for this feature are
Zoom in (+) and Zoom out (-). Press the
symbol in the camera screen to change the
view. The default setting is Zoom OFF.
This feature allows you to get a closer view
of an object behind your vehicle. The zoom
is only active while the transmission is in
reverse (R). When the transmission shifts
out of reverse (R), the feature
automatically turns off and must be reset
when it is used again.
Rear Camera Delay
You can select to have the rear camera
continue to display after shifting from
reverse (R). See
Settings (page 247).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNING:
Do not use cruise
control on winding roads, in heavy traffic
or when the road surface is slippery. This
could result in loss of vehicle control,
serious injury or death. WARNING:
When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes.
Note: Cruise control disengages if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below the set speed when driving
uphill. The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel. Switching Cruise Control On
Press
ON. The indicator appears in the
information display.
Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to desired speed.
2. Toggle
SET+ or SET-.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note: The indicator changes color.
Changing the Set Speed
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
• Toggle
SET+ or SET- to change the set
speed in small increments.
• Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed.
Toggle
SET+ or SET-.
• Toggle and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press
CAN or tap the brake pedal. The set
speed does not erase.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press
RES.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Note: You erase the set speed when you
switch the system off.
Press
OFF when the system is in standby
mode, or switch the ignition off.
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STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power
steering system:
•
Never hold the steering wheel at its
furthest turning points (until it stops)
for more than three to five seconds
when the engine is running.
• Do not operate the vehicle with a low
hydraulic fluid level. See Power
Steering Fluid Check (page 166).
• Some noise is normal during operation.
If excessive, check for low hydraulic
fluid level before seeking service by
your dealer.
• Heavy or uneven efforts may be caused
by low hydraulic fluid. Check for low
hydraulic fluid level before seeking
service by your dealer.
• Do not over fill the hydraulic fluid as
this may result in leaks from the
reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid
Check (page 166).
If the power steering system breaks down
(or if the engine is off), you can manually
steer the vehicle, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• An improperly inflated tire.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
A high crown in the road or high crosswinds
may also make the steering seem to
wander or pull. DRIVE MODE CONTROL
Drive Mode Selection
Your vehicle has five selectable drive
modes that deliver an enhanced driving
experience through a suite of sophisticated
electronic vehicle systems. In response to
vehicle use and driving conditions, the
selection of the drive mode optimizes
handling and powertrain response. This
provides a single location to control
multiple systems performance settings.
Using Selectable Drive Modes
To change the drive mode setting, use the
rotary switch on the left side of the steering
wheel.
Note:
To engage or disengage Track or
V-Max Drive Modes, the car must be at a
stop with the transmission in park (P) and
the engine running. This is necessary since
the vehicle ride height changes. You can
change between Normal, Wet and Sport
Drive Modes while the vehicle is in motion.
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Modes:
•
Normal (N) – Use for normal driving in
dry conditions.
•AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active and cannot be adjusted.
• Ride height is set to High and
suspension damping is set to
Normal.
• Comfort damping can be selected
with the console switch.
• Launch control is available.
• Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Normal.
• Rear wing deploys at speeds above
90 mph (145 km/h) and retracts
when the speed drops below
81 mph (130 km/h)
.
• Air brake activates at speeds above
100 mph (161 km/h)
when the
brakes are applied with moderate
force. •
Sport (S) – Use for sport driving in dry
conditions.
•AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active but can be adjusted by use
of the Stability Control button on
the console.
• Ride height is set to High and
suspension damping is set to Sport.
• Comfort damping cannot be
selected.
• Launch control is available.
• Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Sport.
• Turbocharger anti-lag calibration
is active.
• Rear wing deploys at speeds above
70 mph (113 km/h)
and retracts
when the speed drops below
45 mph (72 km/h)
.
• Air brake activates at speeds above
75 mph (121 km/h) when the brakes
are applied with moderate force.
• Wet (W) – Use for driving in wet
conditions.
•AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active and cannot be adjusted.
• Ride height is set to High and
suspension damping is set to
Normal.
• Comfort damping can be selected
with the console switch.
• Launch control is not available.
• Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Normal.
• Rear wing deploys at speeds above
90 mph (145 km/h)
and retracts
when the speed drops below
81 mph (130 km/h)
.
• Air brake activates at speeds above
100 mph (161 km/h)
when the
brakes are applied with moderate
force.
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•
Track (T) – Optimized settings for
track handling performance. The Track
drive mode should only be used in a
track environment, not on the street,
due to the low ride height. This setting
can only be selected while your vehicle
is in park (P) with the engine running,
and you need to confirm the selection.
•AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active but can be adjusted by use
of the Stability Control button on
the console.
• Ride height is set to Low and
suspension damping is set to Track.
• Comfort damping cannot be
selected due to low ride height.
• Launch control is available.
• Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Sport.
• Turbocharger anti-lag calibration
is active.
• Rear wing deploys and remains
deployed while in Track mode.
When you change to another mode,
the wing lowers once you start to
drive your vehicle, not while it is
stopped.
• Air brake activates at speeds above
75 mph (121 km/h) when the brakes
are applied with moderate force.
• V-Max (V) – Optimized settings for achieving maximum velocity (top
speed). The V-Max mode should only
be used in a controlled track
environment, not on the street, due to
the low ride height. This setting can
only be selected while your vehicle is
in park (P) with the engine running, and
you need to confirm the selection.
•
AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active and cannot be adjusted.
• Ride height is set to Low and
suspension damping is set to Track.
• Comfort damping cannot be
selected due to low ride height.
• Launch control is available.
• Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Sport.
• Rear wing does not deploy.
• Air brake activates at speeds above
110 mph (177 km/h) when the
brakes are applied with moderate
force.
Note: When you shut down your vehicle in
V-Max or Track mode, the vehicle returns
to the Normal ride height. When you restart
your vehicle in V-Max or Track mode, you
need to re-acknowledge the drive mode
selection in the information display in order
for the drive mode to reactivate. If you do
not make a selection, the vehicle returns to
the previously selected drive mode.
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V-Max
Track
Sport
Normal
Wet
Drive Mode
Optimized
settings for achieving
maximum
velocity (not for street
use). Must be in park
(P) to select this mode
Optimized
settings for track use(not for
street use). Must be in
park (P) to select this mode
Sport driving
in dry condi- tions
Normal
driving in dry conditions
Driving in
wet condi- tions
Use
Active,
cannot be adjusted
Active, but
can be
adjusted
Active, but
can be
adjusted
Active,
cannot be adjusted
Active,
cannot be adjusted
AdvanceTrac
StabilityControl
Available
Not
Launch
control Available
Low withtrack
damping
Low with
track
damping
High with
sport
damping
High with
normal
damping
High with
normal
damping
Ride height
and
suspension damping
Not Avail-able
Not Avail-
able
Not Available
Available
Available
Comfort
damping
Sport
Sport
Sport
Normal
Normal
Automatic
transmission
Inactive
Active
Active
Inactive
Inactive
Turbocharger
anti-lag
Does notdeploy
Always
deployed
Active above
70 mph
(113 km/h)
Active above
90 mph
(145 km/h)
Active
above
90 mph
(145 km/h)
Rear wing
Activatesabove
110 mph
(177 km/h) with
moderate braking
Activates
above
75 mph
(121 km/h) with
moderate braking
Activates
above 75 mph
(121 km/h) with
moderate braking
Activates
above
100 mph
(161 km/h) with
moderate braking
Activates
above
100 mph
(161 km/h) with
moderate braking
Air brake
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Note:
Selectable driving modes has
diagnostic checks that continuously monitor
the system to ensure proper operation. If a
selected mode is unavailable due to a
system fault or change in gear shifter
position, the selected mode defaults to
Normal.
Front Lift WARNING: Before using front
lift, make sure the area around your
vehicle is free from obstruction. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
Your vehicle has a front lift system to
provide additional front end clearance
when approaching a speed bump,
driveway ramp or another similar surface
where front end clearance could be a
concern. The front lift button is located on the
center console. Press the button to lift the
front end of your vehicle. Press the button
again to return to normal ride height. A
warning indicator illuminates in the display
screen when the system is on. When you
shut the engine off, the car returns to
normal ride height. Remember to use the
front lift again when needed, for example
when backing out of a driveway. Note:
The front lift feature only operates if
your vehicle is traveling under
25 mph
(40 km/h). If your vehicle exceeds this
speed, the system automatically returns
your vehicle to normal ride height.
Note: The front lift feature does not
function when in Track (T) or V-Max (V)
drive modes.
Damper Comfort Mode You can change the feel of the suspension
by pressing the damper comfort button on
the center console. An indicator illuminates
in the display screen when the system is
active. The comfort mode operates at
speeds up to
85 mph (137 km/h).
Pressing the damper comfort button
softens the suspension. Pressing the
button again returns the suspension to the
normal setting.
Note: The comfort mode selection does
not function when in Sport (S), Track (T)
or V-Max (V) drive modes.
Active Aerodynamics
The rear wing is a tri-state device designed
to operate automatically in either a
low-drag (down), high downforce (up) or
airbrake mode depending on the vehicle
demands.
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