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Repair Order #:Distance:
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5. Service Continuity and Reception of
the SUNA Traffic Channel
We will use reasonable endeavours to
provide the SUNA Traffic Channel 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year. The SUNA Traffic
Channel may occasionally be unavailable
for technical reasons or for planned
maintenance. We will try to perform
maintenance at times when congestion is
light. We reserve the right to withdraw
SUNA Products and/or Services at any
time.
Also, we cannot assure the uninterrupted
reception of the SUNA Traffic Channel
RDS-TMC signal at any particular location.
6. Limitation of Liability
Neither Intelematics (nor its suppliers or
the manufacturer of your device (the
“Suppliers”)) shall be liable to you or to
any third party for any damages either
direct, indirect, incidental, consequential
or otherwise arising out of the use of or
inability to use SUNA Products and/or
Services even if Intelematics or a Supplier
has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. You also acknowledge that the
neither Intelematics nor any Supplier
guarantees nor make any warranties that
relate to the availability, accuracy or
completeness of SUNA Products and/or
Services, and to the extent which it is
lawful to do so, both Intelematics and each
Supplier excludes any warranties which
might otherwise be implied by any State
or Federal legislation in relation to SUNA
Products and/or Services.
7. Please Note
Great care has been taken in preparing this
manual. Constant product development
may mean that some information is not
entirely up-to-date. The information in this
document is subject to change without
notice. WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. 313
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
About This Manual...........................................5 Ford GT Concierge Phone Numbers................5
ABS See: Brakes.............................................................. 111
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................... 111
Accessories.....................................................273
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................170 Headlamp Aim Target....................................... 170
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................56
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................52
Airbag Disposal...............................................39
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............171
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 51
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................51
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 51
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 51
Appendices....................................................288
Apps..................................................................247 ........................................................................\
........... 247
At a Glance........................................................14
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............69 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 69
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 69
Audio Control
...................................................53
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 53
Audio System
.................................................212
Audio Unit........................................................212
Autolamps........................................................59
Automatic Climate Control
.........................81
Automatic Transmission...........................106
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 108
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 110
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 107Understanding the Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission............................ 106
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................166
Auxiliary Power Points.................................88 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 88
Location................................................................... 88
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 168
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............157
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................166
Brakes..................................................................111 General Information............................................ 111
Breaking-In......................................................134 Cold Engine Operation..................................... 134
Hot Engine Shut down..................................... 134
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................85
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications
...............209
Specifications...................................................... 210
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 172
Catalytic Converter
......................................103
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 104
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 104
Changing a Bulb.............................................171 LED Lamps............................................................. 171
Changing a Fuse
...........................................155
Fuses....................................................................... 155
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................202
Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking.............................................................. 202
Changing the 12V Battery..........................168 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 168
Battery Management System....................... 169
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................171
Changing the Wiper Blades......................169
Checking the Wiper Blades......................169
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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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Apps........................................................................\
233
Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................. 231
Sources.................................................................. 230
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 233
USB Ports.............................................................. 233
Environment......................................................13
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................... 112
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors................................................62
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 62
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 62
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 27
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................27
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................180
Floor Mats
........................................................135
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 56
Ford Performance...........................................12
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Fuel and Refueling
........................................94
Fuel Consumption.........................................98 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 98
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 98
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................95
Fuel Filter.........................................................167
Fuel Quality
......................................................94
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 94
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................136
Fuses.................................................................146
Fuse Specification Chart...........................146 Front Power Distribution Box......................... 146
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..........151
Rear Power Distribution Box 1........................ 148
Rear Power Distribution Box 2....................... 150
G
Gauges...............................................................63 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............65
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 65Engine Oil Temperature Gauge.......................
65
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 64
Gauge Mode........................................................... 65
Information Display............................................. 63
Trip Computer....................................................... 64
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 106
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................40
Intelligent Access................................................. 40
General Maintenance Information........274 Protecting Your Investment........................... 274
Road Course Maintenance............................. 274
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 274
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Certified Ford GT Service Dealership?..................... 274
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................143
Getting the Services You Need...............140 Away From Home.............................................. 140
Global Opening................................................61 Remote Control Front Windows.................... 62
H
Hazard Flashers
............................................136
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 170
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
Hill Start Assist...............................................114 Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 114
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................83
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 84
General Hints......................................................... 83
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 83
Recommended Settings for Cooling............84
Recommended Settings for Heating...........84
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...............................................................111
Home Screen.................................................223
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............157
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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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O
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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