brakes FORD GT 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading 66
Tire Information 67
Changing tires 71
Wheel lug nut torque 79
Vehicle loading 89
Driving 95
Starting 95
Brakes 99
Transmission operation 102
Roadside Emergencies 105
Getting roadside assistance 105
Hazard flasher switch 106
Fuel shut-off switch 106
Fuses and relays 107
Jump starting 115
Customer Assistance 123
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 131
Cleaning 132
Maintenance and Specifications 139
Engine compartment 144
Engine oil 147
Battery 150
Engine Coolant 152
Fuel information 156
Refill capacities 169
Lubricant specifications 170
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•This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay
out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help
reduce the belt force acting on the occupant ’s chest.
The safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder
belts. The safety belts have two types of locking modes described below.
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free
shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in
response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes
suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will
lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
Automatic locking mode
The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic
locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
This mode should be used any timea child safety seat is installed in a
passenger front seating position. Refer to Safety restraints for children
or Safety seats for children later in this chapter.
How to use the automatic locking mode
• Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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BRAKES
Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding
or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out
and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehicle
has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,
the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.
Refer toBrake system warning
light in the Instrument Cluster
chapter for information on the brake
system warning light.
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This
system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by
keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and
brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the
brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is
done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal
characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern.
ABS warning lamp
The ABS lamp in the instrument
cluster momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned on. If
the light does not illuminate during
start up, remains on or flashes, the
ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced.
Even when the ABS is disabled,
normal braking is still effective. (If
your BRAKE warning lamp
illuminates with the parking brake
released, have your brake system serviced immediately.)
Using ABS
When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake
pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the
effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle ’s stopping
distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain
full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces.
However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.
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BRAKE
ABS
!
BRAKE
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, pull the
parking brake handle up as far as
possible.
The BRAKE warning lamp will
illuminate and will remain
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.
To release, press and hold the
button, pull the handle up slightly,
then push the handle down.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in 1 (First).
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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BRAKE
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Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
GROUND CLEARANCE
Note:Because of low vehicle ground clearance, use caution when
approaching curbs/curb stops from front and rear —vehicle damage
could occur.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
1 40A** SJB (Instrument panel fuse panel)
2 40A** SJB (Instrument panel fuse panel)
3 30A** SJB (Instrument panel fuse panel)
4 40A** Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS) motor
5 30A** Blower motor
6 30A** Rear defroster, Park lamp fuse
7 40A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power fuse, Heated Exhaust Gas
Oxygen (HEGO) sensor fuse
8 40A** Cooling fan (High-speed fan #2)
9 40A** Cooling fan (High-speed fan #1)
10 40A** Cooling fan (Low-speed fan)
11 30A** Starter solenoid, Ignition switch, SJB (Instrument panel fuse panel)
Run/Start power
12 30A** Subwoofer (McIntosh audio only)
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Auxiliary relay box
The relay box is located in the front of the vehicle under the hood.
Fuse/Relaylocation Fuse amp
rating Auxiliary Relay Box Description
1 Mini resistor Anti- lock Brakes System (ABS)
2 15A* Primary Fuel Pump Delivery Module (FPDM)
3 15A* Secondary Fuel Pump Delivery Module (FPDM)
4 Mini relay Starter
5 Micro relay Air conditioning
6 Micro relay Fog lamp
7 Micro relay Accessory cut-out
8 Micro relay Fuel pump #2
9 Micro relay Fuel pump #1
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2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the “MAX” line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of your
brake system could be
compromised, seek service from your dealer immediately.
Refer toRemoving Luggage Compartment Liner in this chapter to gain
access to the brake fluid reservoir.
CLUTCH FLUID
Check the fluid level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
service interval schedules.
During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should
remain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the step
in the reservoir.
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A
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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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
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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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