lights FORD GT 2005 1.G User Guide

WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
Owner Checks and Services
Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by
the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this Owner’s Guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used.
Maximum Oil Change Interval:
12 months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km), whichever occurs first.
Check every month:
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
• Check tires for wear and correct air pressure
• Check engine oil sump tank fluid level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months:
• Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function
• Check power steering fluid level
• Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for
operation
• Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
• Check intercooler system fluid level and correct strength
• Check battery connections and clean if necessary
• Check clutch fluid level
• Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades
(replace as necessary)
• Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for
correct operation
• Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive
wear
• Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and
obstructions
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Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have
the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any
potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company
suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every
scheduled maintenance as the way to ensure your vehicle keeps running
right.
Multi-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
•Check and top up fluid levels: brake, engine coolant recovery
reservoir, intercooler coolant, power steering and window washer.
• Inspect tires for wear and correct air pressure.
• Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign
materials.
• Check battery performance.
• Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard
warning lights.
• Check radiator, coolers and heater and air conditioning hoses.
• Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
• Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
• Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
• Inspect engine air cleaner filter and elements.
• Inspect half-shaft dust boots.
• Check shocks, struts and other suspension components for leaks and
damage.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following maintenance schedule applies only if the vehicle is
operated in a typical manner. If the vehicle is operated in a non-typical
manner, maintenance frequency will be increased. The following
maintenance schedules are listed in both time intervals and mileage
(kilometer) intervals.
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............158
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................160
Gauges .........................................12
H
Hazard flashers .........................106
Headlamps ...................................21aiming ........................................22
bulb specifications ....................23
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam .................................21
replacing bulbs .........................23
turning on and off ....................21
I
Ignition .................................95, 171
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..58
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................165
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................136
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................22
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......115
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................28 Keys
positions of the ignition ...........95
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................23
fog lamps ...................................21
headlamps ...........................21, 23
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....22
interior lamps .....................22 –23
replacing bulbs .........................23
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................22
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............99
Limited-slip axle .......................101
Load limits ...................................89
Locks autolock .....................................28
Lubricant specifications ...170 –171
Lug nuts ......................................79
Luggage compartment -
opening ......................................142
Luggage compartment liner -
remove/install ............................143
M
Manual transmission .................102 fluid capacities ........................169
lubricant specifications ..........171
reverse .....................................103
Mirrors side view mirrors (power) .......26
Motorcraft parts ................160, 168
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T
Tilt steering wheel ......................25
Tires .......................................66–67
alignment ..................................87
care ............................................84
checking the pressure ..............69
inspecting and inflating ...........68
label ...........................................84
replacing ....................................71
rotating ......................................88
sidewall information .................80
snow tires and chains ..............89
terminology ...............................67
tire grades .................................67
treadwear ............................66, 84
Towing ...................................89, 94 recreational towing ...................94
trailer towing ......................89, 94
Transmission lubricant specifications ..........170
manual operation ....................102
Trunk remote release ..........................31 Turn signal ..................................22
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................171
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................174
Vehicle loading ............................89
Ventilating your vehicle .............98
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................147
Water, Driving through .............103
Windows
power .........................................26
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers checking and adding fluid .....147
operation ...................................24
replacing wiper blades .............24
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