tow FORD GT 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Tow hook
2. 60 inches (152 cm)
3. 36 inches (91 cm)
4. Stacked 4x4
5. Flatbed
6. 7.5° maximum
7. Tow line
Use the following procedure to transport your vehicle:
1. Install the tow hook. (Located in
luggage compartment). Refer to
Tow hooklater in this chapter.
2. Stack one long and one short 4x4
wood block per side (used to extend
the flatbed deck length).
3. Lower the flatbed deck to hold
the wood blocks in place. Upper 4x4
should extend 36 inches (91 cm)
behind the flatbed deck. Lower 4x4
should extend 60 inches (152 cm) behind the flatbed deck.
4. Use the supplied tow hook on the front of the vehicle.
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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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Additional Assistance
If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish
to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.).
In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing
before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also
allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the
Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing
replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This
dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state
created rights or other rights which are independent of the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws.
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. It provides
the following:
•Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you
purchase (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain
maintenance and wear items).
• Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty expires.
You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln
Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available in
various time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored
to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental coverage.
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection
throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of
Canada dealers.
If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the
time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this
information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete
details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the
Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.
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WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available
from your dealer.
•Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial
car wash due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire width
and track. Wash your vehicle by hand, with a commercial wand,
or by using a touchless commercial wash with no mechanical
tracks on the floor.
• Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing
or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted
surfaces.
• Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to the touch” or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight.
• Always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water for
best results.
• Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to
eliminate water spotting.
• It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during the
winter months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause
damage to the vehicle.
• Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings
and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle’s
paintwork and trim over time.
• Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted
surface; if these substances come in contact with your vehicle,
wash off as soon as possible.
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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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T
Tilt steering wheel ......................25
Tires .......................................66–67alignment ..................................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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