towing FORD GT 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................113
Using Cruise Control.....................................113
Driving Aids
Steering.............................................................114
Drive Mode Control.......................................114
Load Carrying
Rear Under Hatch Storage
........................120
Load Limit.......................................................120
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................125
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
......125
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................126
Driving Through Water................................126
Floor Mats
........................................................127
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................128
Hazard Flashers............................................128
Fuel Shutoff....................................................128
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................129
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................130
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................130
Towing Points
..................................................131
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................132
In California (U.S. Only)
..............................133
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................133
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................134
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.........................................................135 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................136
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................136
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................137
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................138
Changing a Fuse...........................................145
Maintenance
General Information
....................................147
Opening and Closing the Hood...............147
Under Hood Overview................................150
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................151
Engine Oil Check............................................151
Engine Coolant Check
.................................152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................156
Brake Fluid Check.........................................156
Power Steering Fluid Check......................157
Washer Fluid Check.....................................157
Fuel Filter..........................................................157
Changing the 12V Battery..........................158
Checking the Wiper Blades......................159
Changing the Wiper Blades......................159
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................160
Changing a Bulb.............................................161
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................161
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................162
Cleaning Products........................................162
Cleaning the Exterior...................................162
Waxing..............................................................164
Cleaning the Engine....................................164
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................165
Cleaning the Interior....................................165
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loading label. Look for
“The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb ” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label
is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly
plant. If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.
When towing, trailer tongue
weight or king pin weight is also
part of payload.
Note: Your Ford GT is not designed
for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your Ford GT. WARNING
The appropriate loading
capacity of your vehicle can
be limited either by volume
capacity (how much space is
available) or by payload capacity
(how much weight the vehicle
should carry). Once you have
reached the maximum payload of
your vehicle, do not add more
cargo, even if there is space
available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
GAWR is the maximum allowable
weight that a single axle (front or
rear) can carry. These numbers
are on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. The label is
located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seating position.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its Gross Axle
Weight Rating.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
GVWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle.
This includes all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo.
It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.
The label is located on the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver
seating position.
The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating.
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Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:
WARNING
Exceeding the Safety
Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight limits can
adversely affect the performance
and handling of your vehicle,
cause vehicle damage and can
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or
death. Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight
Maximum loaded trailer weight is
the highest possible weight of a
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can
tow.
Note:
Your Ford GT is not designed
for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your Ford GT.
GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating)
GCWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the
loaded trailer, including all cargo
and passengers, that the vehicle
can handle without risking
damage. The gross combined weight must
never exceed the Gross Combined
Weight Rating.
Note:
Your Ford GT is not designed
for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your Ford GT. WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Do not use replacement tires
with lower load carrying
capacities than the original tires
because they may lower your
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the original
tires do not increase the GVWR
and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight
rating can adversely affect
the performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. Steps for determining the
correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle ’s placard.
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2.
Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lb.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lb. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle. Helpful examples for calculating
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You decide
to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, four of your
friends and all the golf bags? You
and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and
the golf bags weigh approximately
30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.
The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100
- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends
and your golf bags. In metric units,
the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -
(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -
67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You and
one of your friends decide to pick
up cement from the local home
improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for
the past two years. Measuring the
inside of the vehicle with the rear
seat folded down, you have room
for twelve 100-pound
(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do
you have enough load capacity to
transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),
the calculation would be: 1400 -
(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440
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TOWING A TRAILER
Note:
Your Ford GT is not designed
for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your Ford GT.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
You can release the steering wheel lock by
starting the engine or by pressing the
START/STOP button with your foot off
the brake.
If your Ford GT must be transported,
whenever possible, use an enclosed trailer,
an open car trailer, or a roll back car carrier.
If you must move the car on its wheels,
install the tow hook provided in the storage
bin. This tow hook should be screwed into
the receptacle located in the right corner
of the front grille. Once installed, use the
tow hook to pull the car. 125
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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. 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.
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.
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Getting the Transmission in
Neutral
If the battery loses charge, the
transmission will be in park (P). You can
use the transmission tool to place the car
into Neutral (N). See Automatic
Transmission (page 99).
TOWING POINTS
Tow Hook Location
Your vehicle is equipped with a screw-in
tow hook, it is in the storage compartment
under the rear hatch.
Installing the Tow Hook
Note: The screw-in tow hook has a
left-hand thread. Turn it counterclockwise
to install it. Make sure that the tow hook is
fully tightened.
The installation point for the tow hook is
the receptacle in the right corner of the
front grille. 131
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Display...................................................................
248
General................................................................... 247
Media Player........................................................ 239
Mobile Apps......................................................... 245
Navigation............................................................. 243
Phone..................................................................... 240
Radio ....................................................................... 243
Sound..................................................................... 238
Valet Mode........................................................... 249
Voice Control....................................................... 249
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
247
Side Airbags......................................................37
Sitting in the Correct Position...................83
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 188
Special Notices................................................10
Additional Warranty Information.................... 10
Certified Ford GT Service Dealer...................... 11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
............................................................. 11
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................265
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement.................................................. 265
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals................265
Operating at High Speeds and Track Days................................................................... 265
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 113
Stability Control
............................................107
Principle of Operation....................................... 107
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........87 General Information............................................ 87
Starting the Engine.......................................88 Failure to Start...................................................... 89
Fast Restart............................................................ 89
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................90
Important Ventilating Information................90
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 89
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 89
Steering
.............................................................114
Steering Wheel Lock....................................88
Steering Wheel.................................................51
Storage Compartments..............................86 Supplementary Restraints System.........33
Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ 3
........................................................203
General Information......................................... 203
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................249
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............195
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................133
Tire Care...........................................................176 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 178
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 176
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 179
Temperature A B C.............................................. 177
Traction AA A B C................................................ 177
Treadwear.............................................................. 177
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........188 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 190
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 190
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................170 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air......................................... 172
General Information............................................ 171
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................. 174
Tips for Use of the Kit......................................... 171
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................. 174
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured.........172
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 170
Towing a Trailer..............................................125
Towing Points
..................................................131
Installing the Tow Hook..................................... 131
Tow Hook Location............................................. 131
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Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels...........................................................125
Emergency Towing............................................. 125
Towing...............................................................125
Transmission Code Designation.............198
Transmission...................................................99
Transporting the Vehicle...........................130
Getting the Transmission in Neutral.............131
U
Under Hood Overview................................150
Under Seat Storage......................................86 Rear Hatch Storage............................................. 86
Seat Pockets.......................................................... 86
Unique Features
..............................................15
USB Port.........................................................202
Using Cruise Control.....................................113
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 113
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 113
Using Snow Chains
.....................................188
Using Stability Control...............................108 AdvanceTrac ™ Electronic Stability Control
........................................................................\
...... 108
Launch Control................................................... 109
Traction Control.................................................. 109
Using Summer Tires....................................188
Using Voice Recognition
............................214
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 214
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 218
Navigation Voice Commands......................... 217
Phone Voice Commands................................. 215
Voice Settings Commands............................. 219
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................134
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Vehicle Care....................................................162 General Information.......................................... 162
Vehicle Certification Label........................197
Vehicle Identification Number
................196
Vehicle Storage.............................................168
Battery.................................................................... 168
Body........................................................................\
168
Brakes..................................................................... 169
Cooling system.................................................... 168
Engine..................................................................... 168Fuel system..........................................................
168
General................................................................... 168
Miscellaneous...................................................... 169
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 169
Tires........................................................................\
. 169
Ventilation See: Climate Control............................................ 77
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............196
Voice Control
....................................................52
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................64 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 64
Battery...................................................................... 64
Brake System........................................................ 64
Cruise Control........................................................ 65
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 65
Direction Indicator............................................... 65
Door Ajar.................................................................. 65
Electric Park Brake............................................... 65
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 65
Engine Oil................................................................ 65
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 65
Front Airbag........................................................... 65
Front Lift Mode Active........................................ 65
Frost Warning Lamp........................................... 66
Hatch Ajar............................................................... 66
High Beam.............................................................. 66
Hood Ajar................................................................ 66
Hydraulic System Fault..................................... 66
Launch Control..................................................... 66
Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp.................................................................... 66
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 66
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 66
Parking Lamps...................................................... 66
Powertrain Fault................................................... 66
Rear Fog Lamp..................................................... 66
Ride Height System Fault.................................. 67
Service Engine Soon............................................ 67
Stability Control.................................................... 67
Stability Control Off............................................ 67
Transmission Fault............................................... 67
Washer Fluid Check
......................................157
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