check oil FORD GT 2018 User Guide

VEHICLE STORAGE
At Ford, we fully understand that many
Ford Performance vehicles will see only
occasional operation and that many of the
vehicles, especially in northern climates,
may be stored for an extended period
during the winter months. If you plan on
storing your vehicle for 30 days or more,
read the following maintenance
recommendations to make sure your
vehicle stays in good operating condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
Note:
Do not park your vehicle in facilities
that use parking platforms or elevators that
lift your vehicle. The vehicle Warranty may
not cover damage caused to your vehicle as
a result of using this type of equipment.
• Store all vehicles inside a garage or
building in a dry, ventilated place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible. Use
a soft, breathable vehicle cover.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• If your vehicle is stored for more than
a few months, we recommend that you
change the engine oil before you use
your vehicle again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle and add
commercially available fuel stabilizer.
Run the engine for a minimum of one
minute to ensure that treated fuel has
circulated through the system.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Connect your vehicle to the battery
charger/maintainer provided with your
vehicle whenever you store your vehicle
for more than 2 weeks.
• Connect the wires as shown in the
illustration. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 168).
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Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• To minimize flat spots on the tires,
inflate all four tires to the
recommended cold pressures listed on
the Safety Compliance Certification
label or Tire Label. When the vehicle is
taken out of storage, reset the tire
pressures as necessary to the
recommended levels listed on the
Safety Compliance Certification label
or Tire Label affixed to your vehicle.
Note: If you store your vehicle in a location
with low ambient temperatures, follow the
instructions for care of summer tires. See
Using Summer Tires (page 198).
Miscellaneous
• Move vehicles at least
25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent flat spots in the tires.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood and engine cover
for any foreign material that may have
collected during storage such as mice
or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label. •
Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth with the brake lightly applied.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
See an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
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Oils and Fluids
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals Annually or Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Change oil and filter.
Inspect tires and check tire pressures.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check parking brake
function. Check brake fluid level.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check coolant level.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the accessory drive belts.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.
Inspect the wiper blades. Check washer fluid level.
Inspect hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.
Inspect vehicle battery and state of charge.
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
Check operation of all lights.
Check operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Before Operating Your Vehicle at High
Speeds:
•
Verify your tires have the correct
pressures See Technical
Specifications (page 203).
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
and tires.
• Check and set lug nut torque. See
Technical Specifications (page 203).
• Verify fluid levels for oil, coolant, brake,
and hydraulic fluid. See Maintenance
(page
157).
• Change the oil and filter prior to use on
the track. After Operating Your vehicle at High
Speeds and Track Day Driving, Do the
Following:
•
Set tire pressures to specification.
• Check and set lug nut torque. See
Technical Specifications (page 203).
• Check all fluid levels.
• If you drive your car for an extended
period of time at high speed or on the
track for an extended time, change the
oil and filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD 277
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats
...............................176
Cleaning Products.........................................172
Materials................................................................. 172
Cleaning the Engine.....................................174
Cleaning the Exterior....................................172 Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 174
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 173
Raising the Rear Wing....................................... 174
Standard Paint Finish........................................ 173
Under Hood........................................................... 174
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................176
Cleaning the Interior.....................................175 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth............175
Cleaning the Wheels....................................177
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
.............................................................175
Climate Control..............................................80
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 162
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Cruise Control
..................................................53
Principle of Operation........................................ 121
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 121
Cup Holders
.....................................................89
Customer Assistance.................................140
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................59
Direction Indicators.......................................60
Doors and Locks.............................................46
Drive Mode Control.......................................54 Active Aerodynamics ....................................... 126
Damper Comfort Mode.................................... 126
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 122
Front Lift................................................................. 126
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........37
Driving Aids......................................................122
Driving at High Speed................................202 Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than
........................................................................\
..... 202
Driving Hints
...................................................134
Driving Through Water................................134
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 59
E
Electric Parking Brake
...................................112
Applying the Electric Parking brake..............112
Battery With No Charge.................................... 113
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake............113
Emergency Door Release............................49
Emission Control System...........................99 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 100
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 100
Emission Law
.................................................102
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........103
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 102
End User License Agreement.................288 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 288
Engine Coolant Check
................................162
Adding Coolant.................................................... 162
Coolant Change.................................................. 164
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 165
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 164
Recycled Coolant................................................ 163
Severe Climates.................................................. 164
Engine Emission Control
............................102
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 50
Engine Oil Check............................................161 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 161
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................161
Engine Specifications................................204
Entertainment..............................................230 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 231
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Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 161
Opening and Closing the Hood...............157 Closing the Front Hood.................................... 158
Closing the Rear Hatch..................................... 159
Opening the Front Hood................................... 157
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................. 158
Opening the Doors........................................48 Opening the Doors from Inside...................... 48
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................144
P
Parking Aids.....................................................119
Passive Anti-Theft System........................50
SecuriLock.............................................................. 50
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 50
Pedals.................................................................56
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Personal Safety System ™
..........................32
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 32
Phone...............................................................234 During a Phone Call........................................... 237
Making Calls........................................................ 236
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 234
Phone Menu......................................................... 235
Receiving Calls.................................................... 237
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 238
Text Messaging................................................... 238
Post-Crash Alert System...........................138
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 46
Power Steering Fluid Check......................167
Power Windows
...............................................61
Accessory Delay..................................................... 61
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 61
One-Touch Down.................................................. 61
One-Touch Up........................................................ 61
Protecting the Environment
........................13 R
Rear Under Hatch Storage........................128
Rear View Camera
........................................119
Using the Rear View Camera System..........119
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 119
Refueling...........................................................96 System Warnings................................................. 98
Remote Control...............................................41 Car Finder................................................................ 45
Intelligent Access Key.......................................... 41
Replacing the Battery......................................... 43
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 45
Using the Key Blade............................................ 42
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................177
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs.................................................... 10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 10
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................45
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................145
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................144
Roadside Assistance
...................................136
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting
Roadside Assistance.................................... 136
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 136
Roadside Emergencies...............................136
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 134
Running Out of Fuel......................................95 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 96
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................... 95
S
Safety Precautions
........................................94
Scheduled Maintenance Record............277
Scheduled Maintenance...........................274
Seatbelt Extension.........................................31
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Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................180
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 182
General Information........................................... 181
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 184
Tips for Use of the Kit........................................ 181
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 184
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........182
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 180
Towing a Trailer..............................................133
Towing Points................................................139
Installing the Recovery Hook......................... 139
Recovery Hook Location.................................. 139
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................133
Emergency Towing............................................. 133
Towing...............................................................133
Transmission Code Designation............208
Transmission
..................................................106
Transporting the Vehicle............................138 Getting the Transmission in Neutral...........139
U
Under Hood Overview................................160
Under Seat Storage
......................................89
Unique Features..............................................15
USB Port...........................................................212
Using Cruise Control.....................................121 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 121
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 121
Using Snow Chains.....................................198
Using Stability Control
................................116
AdvanceTrac ™ Electronic Stability Control
........................................................................\
....... 116
Launch Control...................................................... 117
Traction Control.................................................... 117
Using Summer Tires....................................198
Using Voice Recognition...........................224 Audio Voice Commands................................. 224
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 228
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 227
Phone Voice Commands................................ 225
Voice Settings Commands............................ 229Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)
.........................142
V
Vehicle Care
.....................................................172
General Information........................................... 172
Vehicle Certification Label.......................208
Vehicle Dimensions
....................................206
Vehicle Identification Number................207
Vehicle Storage..............................................178 Battery..................................................................... 178
Body........................................................................\
. 178
Brakes...................................................................... 179
Cooling system.................................................... 178
Engine...................................................................... 178
Fuel system........................................................... 178
General................................................................... 178
Miscellaneous...................................................... 179
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 179
Tires........................................................................\
.. 179
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............207
Voice Control....................................................53
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................65 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 65
Battery..................................................................... 66
Brake System........................................................ 66
Carbon Ceramic Brake....................................... 66
Cruise Control....................................................... 66
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 66
Direction Indicator............................................... 66
Door Ajar................................................................. 66
Electric Park Brake............................................... 66
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 66
Engine Oil................................................................ 66
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 67
Front Airbag............................................................ 67
Front Lift Mode Active........................................ 67
Frost Warning Lamp............................................ 67
Hatch Ajar................................................................ 67
High Beam............................................................... 67
Hood Ajar................................................................. 67
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