FORD GT 2018 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2018, Model line: GT, Model: FORD GT 2018Pages: 325, PDF Size: 6.61 MB
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In California (U.S. Only)..............................141
Information Display Control.......................54
Information Displays.....................................70
General Information............................................ 70
Information Messages
..................................73
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 73
Alarm........................................................................\
. 73
Battery and Charging System.......................... 74
Doors and Locks.................................................... 74
Engine....................................................................... 74
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 75
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 75
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 75
Maintenance.......................................................... 76
Park Brake............................................................... 76
Remote Start.......................................................... 77
Starting System .................................................... 77
Steering System.................................................... 77
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 78
Transmission.......................................................... 78
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................63
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................59
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Interior Lamps
.................................................60
Interior Mirror...................................................62
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................137
Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 137
Jump Starting....................................................... 138
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 137
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 138
K
Keyless Starting
.............................................90
Ignition Modes...................................................... 90
Keys and Remote Controls........................40 L
Lighting Control
..............................................54
High Beams............................................................ 58
Lighting..............................................................58 General Information............................................ 58
Load Carrying.................................................128
Load Limit........................................................128 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 128
Locking and Unlocking
................................46
Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 46
Autolock................................................................... 47
Battery Saver......................................................... 48
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 48
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 48
Power Door Locks................................................ 46
Remote Control.................................................... 46
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 47
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 202
M
Maintenance...................................................157 General Information........................................... 157
Manual Climate Control
..............................80
Manual Seats..................................................86
Map Pockets....................................................89
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 70
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 61
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................205
N
Navigation......................................................239 cityseeker.............................................................. 246
Destination Mode............................................... 241
Map Mode............................................................ 240
Navigation Map Updates................................ 246
Navigation Menu................................................ 244
Waypoints............................................................. 245
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........275 Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 275
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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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Seatbelt Reminder........................................29
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 29
Seatbelts...........................................................26 Principle of Operation........................................ 26
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................28
Conditions of operation..................................... 29
Seats...................................................................86
Security..............................................................50
Settings...........................................................248 911 Assist............................................................... 253
Bluetooth.............................................................. 250
Camera Settings................................................ 258
Clock....................................................................... 250
Display................................................................... 258
General................................................................... 257
Media Player........................................................ 249
Mobile Apps......................................................... 255
Navigation............................................................. 253
Phone..................................................................... 250
Radio....................................................................... 253
Sound..................................................................... 248
Valet Mode........................................................... 259
Voice Control....................................................... 259
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
257
Side Airbags......................................................37
Sitting in the Correct Position...................86
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 198
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 202
Special Notices
................................................10
Additional Warranty Information.................... 10
Certified Ford GT Service Dealer...................... 11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
............................................................. 11
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................276
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement.................................................. 276
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals................276
Operating at High Speeds and Track Days.................................................................... 276
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 121Stability Control
.............................................115
Principle of Operation........................................ 115
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........90 General Information........................................... 90
Starting the Engine.........................................91 Failure to Start....................................................... 92
Fast Restart............................................................ 92
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................92
Important Ventilating Information................93
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 92
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 92
Steering.............................................................122
Steering Wheel Lock......................................91
Steering Wheel
................................................52
Storage Compartments..............................89
Supplementary Restraints System.........33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ 3.........................................................213 General Information........................................... 213
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................259
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............204
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................141
Tire Care
..........................................................186
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 188
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 186
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 189
Temperature A B C............................................. 187
Traction AA A B C................................................ 187
Treadwear.............................................................. 187
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................180
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........198 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 200
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 200
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................180
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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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Hydraulic System Fault......................................
67
Launch Control...................................................... 67
Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp.................................................................... 67
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 67
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 67
Parking Lamps...................................................... 68
Powertrain Fault................................................... 68
Rear Fog Lamp..................................................... 68
Ride Height System Fault................................. 68
Service Engine Soon........................................... 68
Stability Control................................................... 68
Stability Control Off............................................ 68
Transmission Fault.............................................. 68
Washer Fluid Check.....................................167
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 172
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 57
Waxing...............................................................174
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 202
Wheels and Tires.........................................180
Technical Specifications................................. 203
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................61
Windshield Washers......................................57
Windshield Wipers.........................................57
Wiper and Washer Control.........................54
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 169
Wipers and Washers
.....................................57
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