check oil FORD GT 2019 User Guide

Operating at High Speeds and on
Track Days
Your vehicle is capable of sustained high
speeds and track day driving. Follow the
guidelines for breaking in the tires and
powertrain before operating your vehicle
at high speeds or on a track. See
Breaking-In (page 127).
Note: Obey all traffic laws and only operate
your vehicle at locations designed to do so
safely.
Note: For a detailed description of what
your vehicle's New Limited Warranty covers,
see the Ford GT Warranty Guide provided
to you along with your owner's manual.
Before operating your vehicle at high
speeds, follow these guidelines:
Overall Vehicle Preparation:
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
or tires.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts to the proper
specification:
150 lb.ft (204 Nm).
• Inspect all aerodynamic grilles and
cooling system components for
damage. Make sure there is no debris
or non-factory installed protective
films or equipment that could obstruct
airflow.
• Verify your tires have the correct tire
pressure. See the section that follows
for tire pressure specifications.
• Do not operate your vehicle at high
speeds while carrying cargo. Brake System Preparation:
•
Your vehicle has carbon ceramic brake
rotors that require extra care and
inspection methods including
measuring their weight and reviewing
the surface condition.
• Inspect the brake system for wear or
damage. Replace worn or below
specification brake pads, rotors or
cooling hoses. Make sure that the cross
drilling holes in the rotors are open and
free of debris.
• Prior to track use, replace the brake
fluid with fresh Motorcraft/Ford DOT
4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or
other DOT compliant fluid with a dry
boiling point greater than
500°F
(260°C) from a sealed container. Do
not use silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids.
Powertrain Preparation:
• Make sure the engine oil, coolant,
transmission fluids and hydraulic
system fluid have received proper
maintenance, are clean and are at the
appropriate capacity.
• Allow the powertrain to warm up and
reach normal operating temperature.
Your vehicle has electronic controls to
reduce power or limit engine RPM to
reduce powertrain temperatures if
required.
• Regularly check the engine oil level
during the event. Maintain the engine
oil level at or near the max mark on the
engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil
Check (page 153).
Note: To obtain service, please contact the
Ford GT Concierge and they will advise you
of the nearest Certified Ford GT Service
Dealership.
See About This Manual (page
5).
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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 160).
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
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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 194).
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 199).
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
and tires.
• Check and set lug nut torque. See
Technical Specifications (page 199).
• Verify fluid levels for oil, coolant, brake,
and hydraulic fluid. See Maintenance
(page
150).
• 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 199).
• 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 274
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

Changing a Road Wheel............................198
Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking............................................................... 198
Changing the 12V Battery.........................160 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 160
Battery Management System........................ 162
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................164
Changing the Wiper Blades......................162
Checking the Wiper Blades......................162
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................172
Cleaning Products
.......................................168
Materials................................................................ 168
Cleaning the Engine.....................................170
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................168
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 170
Matte Paint Finish.............................................. 169
Raising the Rear Wing....................................... 170
Standard Paint Finish....................................... 169
Under Hood........................................................... 170
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................172
Cleaning the Interior......................................171 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth.............171
Cleaning the Wheels....................................173
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..............................................................171
Climate Control
...............................................79
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 154
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Cruise Control..................................................52 Principle of Operation........................................ 114
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 114
Cup Holders
.....................................................85
Customer Assistance..................................133
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps............................58 Direction Indicators
.......................................59
Doors and Locks.............................................45
Drive Mode Control........................................53 Active Aerodynamics ........................................ 119
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 119
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 115
Front Lift................................................................. 119
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........38
Driving Aids......................................................115
Driving at High Speed.................................198 Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than .........198
Driving Hints
....................................................127
Driving Through Water................................127
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 58
E
Electric Parking Brake
.................................106
Applying the Electric Parking brake............106
Battery With No Charge................................... 107
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........107
Emergency Door Release............................48
Emission Law..................................................96 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance............97
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 96
End User License Agreement.................285 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 285
Engine Coolant Check................................154 Adding Coolant.................................................... 155
Coolant Change.................................................. 156
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 157
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 156
Recycled Coolant............................................... 156
Severe Climates.................................................. 156
Engine Emission Control.............................96
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 49
Engine Oil Check...........................................153 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 153
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Destination Mode..............................................
238
Map Mode............................................................. 237
Navigation Map Updates................................ 243
Navigation Menu................................................. 241
Waypoints............................................................. 242
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........272 Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 272
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 153
Opening and Closing the Hood...............150 Closing the Front Hood..................................... 151
Closing the Rear Hatch...................................... 151
Opening the Front Hood.................................. 150
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................... 151
Opening the Doors.........................................47
Opening the Doors from Inside....................... 47
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................137
P
Parking Aids.....................................................112
Passive Anti-Theft System........................49 SecuriLock.............................................................. 49
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 49
Pedals.................................................................55
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Personal Safety System ™
..........................32
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 32
Phone................................................................231 During a Phone Call.......................................... 234
Making Calls......................................................... 233
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 231
Phone Menu......................................................... 232
Receiving Calls.................................................... 234
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 235
Text Messaging................................................... 235
Post-Crash Alert System............................131
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 45
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................159 Power Windows.............................................60
Accessory Delay................................................... 60
Bounce-Back......................................................... 60
One-Touch Down................................................ 60
One-Touch Up...................................................... 60
Protecting the Environment
........................13
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 198
R
Rear Under Hatch Storage.........................121
Rear View Camera.........................................112 Using the Rear View Camera System..........112
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 112
Refueling...........................................................92 System Warnings................................................. 94
Remote Control...............................................41 Car Finder................................................................ 43
Intelligent Access Key.......................................... 41
Replacing the Battery......................................... 42
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 43
Using the Key Blade............................................. 41
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................173
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................9
Collision Repairs.................................................... 10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 9
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................44
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................138
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
...............................................................137
Roadside Assistance...................................129
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting
Roadside Assistance.................................... 129
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 129
Roadside Emergencies...............................129
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 127
Running Out of Fuel.......................................91 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container............................................................ 92
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Carbon Ceramic Brakes.....................................
65
Cruise Control........................................................ 65
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 65
Direction Indicator............................................... 65
Door Ajar.................................................................. 65
Electric Park Brake............................................... 65
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 65
Engine Oil................................................................ 65
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 66
Front Airbag........................................................... 66
Front Lift Mode Active........................................ 66
Frost Warning Lamp........................................... 66
Hatch Ajar............................................................... 66
High Beam.............................................................. 66
Hood Ajar................................................................ 66
Hydraulic System Fault..................................... 66
Launch Control..................................................... 66
Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp.................................................................... 66
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 66
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 66
Parking Lamps....................................................... 67
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 67
Rear Fog Lamp...................................................... 67
Ride Height System Fault.................................. 67
Service Engine Soon............................................ 67
Stability Control.................................................... 67
Stability Control Off............................................ 67
Transmission Fault............................................... 67
Washer Fluid Check.....................................159
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 168
Waxing..............................................................170
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 198
Wheels and Tires
..........................................176
Technical Specifications................................. 199
Windows and Mirrors...................................60
Windshield Washers.....................................56
Windshield Wipers
........................................56
Wiper and Washer Control.........................53
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 162
Wipers and Washers
.....................................56
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