FORD GT 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Pull the control rearward once to
turn on your parking lamps. Push it
forward to turn on your headlamps.
To turn the headlamps and parking
lamps off, put the control in the
center detent.
Foglamp control
The fog lamps can only be turned
on when the headlamp control is in
the parking lamp or headlamp
position.
Press the foglamp control forward to
activate the fog lamps. When the
highbeams are activated, the fog
lamps will not operate.
Pull the fog lamp control back to center to deactivate the fog lamps.
High beams
Pull the lever toward you to
activate. Pull the lever towards you
to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.
•Push the control forward to
brighten.
• Pull the control back to dim.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps
The map lamps and controls are
located on the rearview mirror.
Press the controls on the bottom of
the mirror to activate the lamps.
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all of the bulbs periodically.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T. ”for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness, pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Park/turn lamps (front) 5701 KA
Front side marker lamps W3W
Rear side marker lamps W3W
Headlamps HID (see dealer)
Rear stop/turn/tail lamps LED (see dealer)
Backup lamps 921
Rear license plate lamps 168
High-mount brake lamp See a dealer or qualified technician
Map lamps 3886X
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of all of the bulbs periodically.
Replacing bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Move the lever
down for a single wipe.
For intermittent operation, move
control up one position and adjust
the rotary control to the desired
speed.
For normal operation, move control
up two positions.
For high speed operation, move control up three positions.
Mist function: To mist, push and
release the windshield washer
control quickly. The wipers will
cycle two or three times to clear the
windshield.
Windshield washer: To activate
the windshield washer, push the
windshield washer control. Release
control to stop washer fluid spray. The wipers will provide three wipes
after the wash is turned off.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
3. Replace wiper blades at least
once per year for optimum
performance.
4. Poor wiper quality can sometimes
be improved by cleaning the wiper
blades, refer to Window and wiper blades in theCleaning chapter.
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5. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
Pull the locking lever down to tilt
and telescope the steering column
to the desired orientation. Return
the lever to its original position to
secure the wheel.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power point outlets are designed
for accessory use only. Do not
hang any type of accessories or
accessory bracket from the their
plugs. Improper use of the
power point outlet can cause
damage not covered by your
warranty.
The maximum power the power
point can supply is 20A and 240
Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a blown fuse.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
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POWER WINDOWS
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
CELL PHONE USE
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others ’safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
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Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
ELECTRIC DOOR RELEASE
To open the door, unlock (with the
remote entry transmitter) and push
the release button on the door.
Note: The vehicle doors may be
unlocked by using the remote entry
transmitter, however, in the event of
a low battery charge, the driver ’s
door can be manually unlocked and
opened by inserting the key into the
door lock cylinder and turning
counterclockwise.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a
second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an
emergency.
Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied
keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized dealer.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock controls are located on the driver and front
passenger door panels.
•Pressing the
portion of the
control will unlock both doors.
• Pressing the
portion of the
control will lock both doors.
The power door lock controls are
disabled 20 seconds after the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK)
position. Note:The door chime will sound once when the doors are
locked and twice when the doors are unlocked.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock the vehicle ’s doors when:
• both doors are closed,
• the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position,
• you shift into forward or reverse, and
• the vehicle speed is greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
Note: The door chime will sound once to indicate the doors are locked.
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
• either door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 3 (ON)
position, and
• you shift into forward or reverse, and
• the vehicle speed is greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
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To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door
unlock control
You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait 30 seconds.Note:The default setting for the autolock feature is
“ disabled. ”
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. Note:Both vehicle doors
must be closed during the activation/deactivation procedure.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition from 3 (ON) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp
once to confirm the procedure is complete.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
• weather conditions,
• nearby radio towers,
• structures around the vehicle, or
• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
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Your vehicle has an all-door remote entry system.
The all-door remote entry system
allows you to:
•lock or unlock both vehicle doors
without a key.
• arm and disarm the anti-theft
system. For more information on
the anti-theft system, refer to
SecuriLock
Passive Anti-theft
System in this chapter.
• open the luggage compartment
without a key.
• activate the panic alarm.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the dealership in order to
aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver ’s door. Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate, the door chime will sound twice and the park
lamps will flash twice.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock both doors.
The door chime will again sound twice and the park lamps will again
flash twice.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the 3 (ON) position.
Note: The vehicle doors may be unlocked by using the remote entry
transmitter, however, in the event of a low battery charge, the door can
be manually unlocked and opened by inserting the key into the driver ’s
door lock cylinder and turning counter clockwise.
Locking the doors
• Pressand release to lock both doors. Note:The parking lamps will
flash once.
If either of the doors, the luggage compartment or the engine cover are
not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps if you press
a second time and release.
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