ECU FORD GT 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

5. Transport the vehicle with the parking brake OFF and the
transmission in NEUTRAL.
6. Secure the vehicle with wheel basket tie-downs to the flatbed deck.
Note:Inspect tie-downs periodically for tightness. Never fasten J-hooks
to any suspension wheel or driveline component because J-hooks will
damage these components.
Note: If you have this vehicle transported by either air, water, or rail,
follow the wheel tie-down procedure starting with Step 5.
TOW HOOK
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow
hook located in the tire inflation kit
in the luggage compartment.
The tow hook should be threaded
into the hole provided in the front
grill area as shown. Note: This is a
left-handed thread.
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applicable express warranties if, within the first 18 months of ownership
of a new vehicle or the first 18,000 miles (29,000 km), whichever occurs
first:
1. Two or more repair attempts are made on the same non-conformity
likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR
2. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a
defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of
the vehicle) OR
3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of
more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time)
In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the
manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the
following address:
Ford Motor Company
16800 Executive Plaza Drive
Mail Drop 3NE-B
Dearborn, MI 48126
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor
Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1–800 –424 –9393 (or 366 –0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write
to:
NHTSA
400 Seventh Street
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
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3. While pushing down slightly on
the decklid, push in on the auxiliary
release located at the rear of the
passenger compartment behind the
driver’s side seat area.
4. Go to the other side of the
vehicle and release the right side
auxiliary latch located behind the
passenger seat area. Note: make
sure not to relatch the driver’s side.
5. Lift the decklid and ensure that it is secure.
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CLOSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Pull the decklid downward to the secondary latch position. Push down
on the center of the decklid firmly to close.
2. Ensure that both latches are engaged.
Both latches need to be fully latched. If one or both are not fully latched
a chime will sound and the“Door Ajar ”warning lamp will illuminate.
OPENING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
1. Push the button on remote entry
transmitter (see Remote Entry
System in theLocks and Security
chapter). To manually release,
unlock with key and pull the release
handle on the drivers side fender to
release the hood.
2. Open the hood and make sure it
is secure.
When closing the luggage compartment, push down on the center area to
ensure latches secure correctly.
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. Standard fill amount is 1
quart (0.9 L).
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.
Refer to Lubricant specifications
in this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle ’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 °F (4.5 °C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use
washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in 1
(First).
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Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specification
ESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter.
Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes
with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if
irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
Refer to Removing Luggage Compartment Liner in this chapter to gain
access to the clutch fluid reservoir.
1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt and water
from entering the reservoir.
2. Remove cap from reservoir.
3. Add fluid until the level reaches
the step in the reservoir.
4. Reinstall cap onto reservoir.
TRANSAXLE FLUID
Checking and adding transaxle fluid
5. Clean the filler plug.
6. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
7. Fluid level should be at the
bottom of the opening.
8. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid level
is at the bottom of the opening.
9. Install and tighten the fill plug
securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant
specifications in this chapter.
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