headlamp FORD GT 2017 2.G User Guide
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1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located on the left side panel
left of the pedals.
2. Slightly lift the hood. 3. Release the hood latch by pulling up
on the secondary release lever. 4.
Open the hood and support it with the
prop rod. Closing the Front Hood
1. Remove the hood prop rod from the
under hood slot and securely place it
back in its holder.
2. Lower the hood and lightly press down
until closed.
Note: If you do not close the front hood
correctly, an indicator lamp displays in the
instrument cluster. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 64).
Opening the Rear Hatch
Production Model
You can open the rear hatch by three
different methods:
• A button on your remote control. See
Remote Control
(page 41).
• A button on the headlamp switch. See
Lighting Control
(page 57).
• In the case of a dead battery or other
electrical concerns, use the key blade
in your remote control. See
Remote
Control (page 41).
After you release the rear hatch latch, lift
the rear hatch into the open position.
A hydraulic cylinder holds the rear hatch
open.
Competition Model
Use the following procedure to open the
rear hatch on your competition model GT.
1. Unlock rear hatch using your key.
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Note:
To avoid damaging the windshield,
lift the wiper blade a few inches off the
glass and place a cloth on the windshield
under the blade.
Note: Manually move the wiper blades to
the midway position.
Note: The windshield wiper blades are
different in length. The longer blade is on
the driver's side.
1. Disconnect the washer pipe from the wiper arm.
2. Press the release button on the top of the wiper arm where the blade
assembly attaches to the arm.
3. Pull the blade assembly away from the
arm, while rocking it from side to side
to help release it.
4. Keep the cloth in place to avoid the arm from hitting the windshield glass.
5. Install the new blade assembly and reconnect the washer pipe.
6. When complete, switch on the wipers and they will cycle back to the park
position when you switch them off.
Replace wiper blades at least once per
year for optimum performance. ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Headlamp Aim Target
8 ft (2.4 m).
A
Center height of lamp to ground.
B
25 ft (7.6 m).
C
Horizontal reference line.
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment
1. Park your vehicle on a level surface approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away from
a vertical wall or screen.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Measure the height from the center of the headlamp to the ground.
Note: There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
headlamp bulb.
4. Mark a horizontal reference line on the
vertical wall or screen that is a
minimum of
8 ft (2.4 m) long.
5. Switch the low beam headlamps on.
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6.
There is a distinct change from light to
dark in the left-hand portion of the
headlamp beam pattern. Position the
top edge of this cut-off 2 in (5 cm)
below the horizontal reference line. 7.
Locate and remove the plug in the front
of the wheel liner. Place wheels in the
straight ahead position. Use a ½ inch
socket wrench to adjust vertical
alignment (A).
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, block the light
from the other headlamp.
8. Switch the low beam headlamps off. CHANGING A BULB
LED Lamps
All exterior and interior lamps on the GT
are LED.
These lamps operate at a high voltage.
Contact an authorized dealer if they fail.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
Please see an authorized dealer.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control............................................ 77
About This Manual...........................................5 Ford GT Concierge Phone Numbers................5
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 103
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 103
Accessories....................................................262
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................160
Headlamp Aim Target...................................... 160
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................55
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................51
Airbag Disposal...............................................39
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control............................................ 77
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............161
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 50
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................50 Arming the Alarm................................................ 50
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 50
Appendices.....................................................277
Apps..................................................................237 ........................................................................\
........... 237
At a Glance........................................................14
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............67 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 67
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 67
Audio Control...................................................52 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 52
Audio System................................................202
Audio Unit
.......................................................202
Autolamps........................................................58
Automatic Climate Control........................78
Automatic Transmission.............................99 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 101
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 102
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................. 100Understanding the Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission.............................. 99
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................156
Auxiliary Power Points.................................85
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 85
Location................................................................... 85
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 158
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............147
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................156
Brakes...............................................................103 General Information.......................................... 103
Breaking-In......................................................126 Cold Engine Operation..................................... 126
Hot Engine Shut down..................................... 126
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................82
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications................199 Specifications...................................................... 199
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 162
Changing a Bulb
.............................................161
LED Lamps............................................................. 161
Changing a Fuse...........................................145 Fuses....................................................................... 145
Changing a Road Wheel............................192 Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking............................................................... 192
Changing the 12V Battery..........................158 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 158
Battery Management System....................... 159
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................161
Changing the Wiper Blades......................159
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................159
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors.................................................61 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 61
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 61
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 27
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................27
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Floor Mats........................................................127
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 55
Ford Performance...........................................12
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Fuel and Refueling..........................................91
Fuel Consumption.........................................95 Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 95
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 95
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................92
Fuel Filter
..........................................................157
Fuel Quality......................................................92
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 92
Fuel Shutoff....................................................128
Fuses.................................................................138
Fuse Specification Chart...........................138 Front Power Distribution Box......................... 138
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........142
Rear Power Distribution Box.......................... 140
G
Gauges...............................................................62 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............64
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 64
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...................... 64
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 63
Information Display............................................. 62
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 99
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................40
Intelligent Access................................................. 40
General Maintenance Information........263 Protecting Your Investment........................... 263Road Course Maintenance.............................
263
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 263
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Certified Ford GT Service Dealership?.................... 263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................135
Getting the Services You Need................132 Away From Home............................................... 132
Global Opening..............................................60 Remote Control Front Windows..................... 61
H
Hazard Flashers............................................128
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 160
Heating See: Climate Control............................................ 77
Hill Start Assist.............................................106 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 106
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................80
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 81
General Hints........................................................ 80
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 80
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............81
Recommended Settings for Heating.............81
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................103
Home Screen
..................................................213
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............147
I
In California (U.S. Only)
..............................133
Information Display Control.......................53
Information Displays
....................................68
General Information........................................... 68
Information Messages
..................................70
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 71
Alarm........................................................................\
.. 71
Battery and Charging System........................... 71
Doors and Locks.................................................... 72
Engine........................................................................\
72
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 72
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 72
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