
WHAT IS LAUNCH CONTROL
Note:
Only use this feature in a controlled
environment, such as a track. Launch control
is not for use in normal driving.
Note: Launch control is not available when
in the Wet drive mode.
Your vehicle has a launch control feature
that uses clutch and engine controls to
reduce wheel spin or slip on a hard
acceleration from a standing start.
To operate launch control, your vehicle
must meet the following conditions:
• You must be in any drive mode other
than Wet drive mode.
• You must close the doors, front hood
and rear hatch.
• Your vehicle should be on a level
surface.
• You must disengage the electric park
brake.
• You must be at a complete stop with
the brake pedal applied and the
transmission selector in drive (D).
• Transmission clutch fluid temperature
must be in the normal operating
temperature range.
• No powertrain or brake system warning
indicators are active.
Launch Control remains active until:
• You switch the feature off through the
display screen.
• Your vehicle no longer meets the
conditions required for launch control
to operate. USING LAUNCH CONTROL
To use Launch Control:
•
Activate the launch control feature
through the display screen. See
General Information (page 74).
• When activated, the LC icon appears
in white inside the instrument cluster.
• With your vehicle at a complete stop,
hold the brake pedal firmly and press
the accelerator pedal to wide open
throttle.
• When the engine reaches the required
RPM and your vehicle meets all other
system requirements, the LC icon turns
from white to green and the vehicle is
ready to launch.
• Quickly release the brake pedal and
carefully steer your vehicle when it
accelerates from a stop. The launch
control feature controls wheel spin as
you accelerate.
• After completing the run and stopping,
the LC icon returns to white.
• If any operating conditions are not
within specification, the LC icon turns
grey with a strikethrough.
• You can switch launch control off
through the display screen.
See
General Information (page 74).
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Cleaning Procedure
Type of Stain
Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.
Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup or ketchup.
Use cold water and rinse by dabbing with
clean water. Avoid warm water because it
makes these substances coagulate.
Blood, egg, excrement or urine.
Use lukewarm water. If the color remains,
treat with lemon juice and then rinse.
Liquor, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, cola
and tea.
Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.
Indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry
with cream or chocolate, ice cream or
mustard.
Use lemon juice, wipe with lukewarm water
and rinse by dabbing with clean water.
Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce or coffee
with sugar.
Use ethyl alcohol, then dab with water.
Dye transfer and all other stains.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING: Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system.
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
interior trim surfaces. See Cleaning Leather
Seats (page 180).
Note: If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See
Cleaning
the Interior (page 178). Clean the carbon fiber portions of the
instrument panel and cluster lens with a
clean, damp and soft cloth, then use a
clean, dry and soft cloth to dry these areas.
•
Do not use any household cleaning
products or glass cleaners as these
may damage the finish of the
instrument panel, interior trim and
cluster lens.
• Wash or wipe your hands clean if you
have been in contact with certain
products such as insect repellent and
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage
to the interior painted surfaces.
• Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.
Your warranty may not cover these
damages.
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Oils and Fluids
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals Annually or Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Change the oil and filter.
Inspect the tires and check the tire pressures.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check the parking
brake function. Check the brake fluid level.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check the coolant level.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the accessory drive belts.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tie-rod ends.
Inspect the wiper blades. Check the washer fluid level.
Inspect the hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.
Inspect the vehicle battery and the state of charge.
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
Check the operation of all the lights.
Check the operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Engine Oil...............................................................
214
Fuel Tank................................................................ 215
Grease..................................................................... 215
Hydraulic Brake System................................... 216
Hydraulic Power Steering, Active Suspension, and Active Aero
System............................................................... 216
Locks........................................................................\
215
Transmission Gear.............................................. 212
Transmission Wet Clutch................................. 213
Washer Reservoir................................................. 217
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 175
Catalytic Converter......................................102 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 103
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 104
Changing a Bulb.............................................171 LED Lamps............................................................. 171
Changing a Fuse...........................................155
Fuses....................................................................... 155
Changing a Road Wheel...........................205 Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking.............................................................. 205
Changing the 12V Battery..........................167 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 168
Battery Management System....................... 169
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................171
Changing the Wiper Blades......................170
Checking the Wiper Blades......................169
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................180
Cleaning Products........................................175 Materials................................................................. 175
Cleaning the Engine......................................177
Cleaning the Exterior...................................175 Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 177
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 176
Raising the Rear Wing........................................ 177
Standard Paint Finish........................................ 176
Under Hood........................................................... 177
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................179 Cleaning the Interior....................................178
Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth...........178
Cleaning the Wheels...................................180
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................178
Climate Control
..............................................84
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 161
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.........41
Cruise Control..................................................57
Principle of Operation....................................... 120
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 120
Cup Holders
.....................................................90
Customer Assistance..................................139
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 8
Service Data.............................................................. 7
Services That Third Parties Provide.................9
Services That We Provide.................................... 9
Vehicles With a Modem....................................... 9
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................. 10
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 10
Daytime Running Lamps.............................63
Declaration of Conformity
.......................302
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
..............................................302
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 302
Direction Indicators
.......................................64
Doors and Locks.............................................50
Drive Mode Control.......................................58 Active Aerodynamics ........................................ 125
Damper Comfort Mode.................................... 125
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 121
Front Lift................................................................. 125
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........41
Driving Aids.......................................................121
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G
Gauges................................................................67
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............69
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 69
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...................... 69
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 68
Gauge Mode........................................................... 69
Information Display............................................. 67
Trip Computer....................................................... 68
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 105
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................45
Intelligent Access................................................. 45
General Maintenance Information........263 Protecting Your Investment........................... 263
Road 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..........................................................142
Getting the Services You Need................139 Away From Home............................................... 139
Global Opening...............................................65 Remote Control Front Windows.................... 66
H
Hazard Flashers.............................................135
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 170
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 84
Hill Start Assist...............................................113 Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 113
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................85
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 85
Defogging the Windshield in Cold Weather.............................................................. 86
General Hints......................................................... 85
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 85
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 85
Recommended Settings for Cooling............85
Recommended Settings for Heating............85 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...............................................................111
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............157
Horn....................................................................58
I
In California (U.S. Only).............................140
Information Display Control......................58
Information Displays.....................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Information Messages..................................77
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 77
Alarm........................................................................\
. 77
Battery and Charging System.......................... 78
Doors and Locks................................................... 78
Engine....................................................................... 78
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 79
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 79
Hydraulic System................................................. 79
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 80
Maintenance..........................................................80
Park Brake................................................................ 81
Remote Start.......................................................... 81
Starting System ................................................... 82
Steering System................................................... 82
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 82
Transmission.......................................................... 83
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Child Seats.............................................................. 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 21
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................63
Instrument Panel
............................................16
Interior Lamps.................................................64
Interior Mirror...................................................66
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................136
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 136
Jump Starting....................................................... 137
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 136
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 137
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