driving FORD GT 2005 1.G Owner's Guide

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style —good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
• Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
• Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
• Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
• Slow down gradually.
• Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
• Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
• Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
• Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in the scheduled maintenance guide chapter.
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Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12 –16 km) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
• Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
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detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause yourCheck
engine/Service engine soon light to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the Check engine/Service engine
soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine
startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle
service is required.
If the Check engine/Service engine soon light remains on, have your
vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your Check engine/Service engine
soon light is on, refer to the description in the Warning lights and
chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on.
If the vehicle ’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test ”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
• First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
• Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary,
use only MERCON AT F .
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................48and child safety seats ..............49
description ................................48
disposal ......................................55
driver air bag ............................50
indicator light ...........................51
operation ...................................50
passenger air bag .....................50
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................52
Air cleaner filter .......................168
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................152
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................99
Anti-theft system ........................36 arming the system ....................36
disarming a triggered system ..36
Audio system (see Radio) .........15
Auxiliary power point .................25
Axle lubricant specifications ..170 –171
refill capacities ........................169
B
Battery .......................................150 acid, treating emergencies .....150
jumping a disabled battery ....115
maintenance-free ....................150
replacement, specifications ...168
servicing ..................................150
Brakes ..........................................99 anti-lock .....................................99
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................99
fluid, checking and adding ....166 fluid, refill capacities ..............169
fluid, specifications .........170
–171
lubricant specifications ..170 –171
parking ....................................100
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................23
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....169
Cell phone use ............................26
Certification Label ....................173
Child safety restraints ................56 child safety belts ......................56
Child safety seats ........................58 attaching with tether straps ....62
in front seat ..............................60
in rear seat ................................60
LATCH .......................................64
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............134
instrument panel ....................136
interior .....................................136
plastic parts ............................135
safety belts ..............................136
washing ....................................132
waxing .....................................133
wheels ......................................134
wiper blades ............................135
Clock adjust AM/FM/CD .................................16
Clutch fluid ..........................................166
operation while driving ..........102
recommended shift speeds ....102
Coolant checking and adding ..............152
refill capacities ................155, 169
specifications ..................170 –171
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Customer Assistance ................105Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................138
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................125
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............129
Getting roadside assistance ...105
Getting the service you
need .........................................123
Ordering additional owner ’s
literature .................................130
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................126
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................128
D
Dipstick engine oil .................................147
Doors lubricant specifications ..........170
Driving under special
conditions through water .........................103
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................115
Emergency Flashers .................106
Emission control system ..........163
Engine ........................................171 cleaning ...................................134
coolant .....................................152
idle speed control ...................150
lubrication
specifications ..................170 –171
refill capacities ........................169 service points ..........................144
starting after a collision .........106
Engine compartment -
opening ......................................140
Engine oil ..................................147 checking and adding ..............147
dipstick ....................................147
filter, specifications ........149, 168
recommendations ...................149
refill capacities ........................169
specifications ..................170 –171
Exhaust fumes ............................98
F
Fluid capacities .........................169
Foglamps .....................................21
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................101
Fuel ............................................156 calculating fuel economy .......160
cap ...........................................158
capacity ...................................169
choosing the right fuel ...........158
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................163
detergent in fuel .....................160
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................156, 158, 160
filter, specifications ........160, 168
fuel pump shut-off switch .....106
improving fuel economy ........160
octane rating ...................159, 171
quality ......................................159
running out of fuel .................160
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................156
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......106
Fuses ..................................107 –108
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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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