brake FORD GT 2019 Owner's Guide

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Track (T) – Optimized settings for
track handling performance. The Track
drive mode should only be used in a
track environment, not on the street,
due to the low ride height. This setting
can only be selected while your vehicle
is in park (P) with the engine running,
and you need to confirm the selection.
•AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active but can be adjusted by use
of the Stability Control button on
the console.
• Ride height is set to Low and
suspension damping is set to Track.
• Comfort damping cannot be
selected due to low ride height.
• Launch control is available.
• Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Sport.
• Turbocharger anti-lag calibration
is active.
• Rear wing deploys and remains
deployed while in Track mode.
When you change to another mode,
the wing lowers once you start to
drive your vehicle, not while it is
stopped.
• Air brake activates at speeds above
75 mph (121 km/h) when the brakes
are applied with moderate force.
• V-Max (V) – Optimized settings for achieving maximum velocity (top
speed). The V-Max mode should only
be used in a controlled track
environment, not on the street, due to
the low ride height. This setting can
only be selected while your vehicle is
in park (P) with the engine running, and
you need to confirm the selection.
•
AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active and cannot be adjusted.
• Ride height is set to Low and
suspension damping is set to Track.
• Comfort damping cannot be
selected due to low ride height.
• Launch control is available.
• Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Sport.
• Rear wing does not deploy.
• Air brake activates at speeds above
110 mph (177 km/h) when the
brakes are applied with moderate
force.
Note: When you shut down your vehicle in
V-Max or Track mode, the vehicle returns
to the Normal ride height. When you restart
your vehicle in V-Max or Track mode, you
need to re-acknowledge the drive mode
selection in the information display in order
for the drive mode to reactivate. If you do
not make a selection, the vehicle returns to
the previously selected drive mode.
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V-Max
Track
Sport
Normal
Wet
Drive Mode
Optimized
settings for achieving
maximum
velocity (not for street
use). Must be in park
(P) to select this mode
Optimized
settings for track use(not for
street use). Must be in
park (P) to select this mode
Sport driving
in dry condi- tions
Normal
driving in dry conditions
Driving in
wet condi- tions
Use
Active,
cannot be adjusted
Active, but
can be
adjusted
Active, but
can be
adjusted
Active,
cannot be adjusted
Active,
cannot be adjusted
AdvanceTrac
StabilityControl
Available
Not
Launch
control Available
Low withtrack
damping
Low with
track
damping
High with
sport
damping
High with
normal
damping
High with
normal
damping
Ride height
and
suspension damping
Not Avail-able
Not Avail-
able
Not Available
Available
Available
Comfort
damping
Sport
Sport
Sport
Normal
Normal
Automatic
transmission
Inactive
Active
Active
Inactive
Inactive
Turbocharger
anti-lag
Does notdeploy
Always
deployed
Active above
70 mph
(113 km/h)
Active above
90 mph
(145 km/h)
Active
above
90 mph
(145 km/h)
Rear wing
Activatesabove
110 mph
(177 km/h) with
moderate braking
Activates above 75 mph (121 km/h) with moderate braking
Air brake
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Note:
Selectable driving modes has
diagnostic checks that continuously monitor
the system to ensure proper operation. If a
selected mode is unavailable due to a
system fault or change in gear shifter
position, the selected mode defaults to
Normal.
Front Lift WARNING: Before using front lift,
make sure the area around your vehicle
is free from obstruction. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.
Your vehicle has a front lift system to
provide additional front end clearance
when approaching a speed bump,
driveway ramp or another similar surface
where front end clearance could be a
concern. The front lift button is located on the
center console. Press the button to lift the
front end of your vehicle. Press the button
again to return to normal ride height. A
warning indicator illuminates in the display
screen when the system is on. When you
shut the engine off, the car returns to
normal ride height. Remember to use the
front lift again when needed, for example
when backing out of a driveway. Note:
The front lift feature only operates if
your vehicle is traveling under
25 mph
(40 km/h). If your vehicle exceeds this
speed, the system automatically returns
your vehicle to normal ride height.
Note: The front lift feature does not
function when in Track (T) or V-Max (V)
drive modes.
Damper Comfort Mode You can change the feel of the suspension
by pressing the damper comfort button on
the center console. An indicator illuminates
in the display screen when the system is
active. The comfort mode operates at
speeds up to
85 mph (137 km/h).
Pressing the damper comfort button
softens the suspension. Pressing the
button again returns the suspension to the
normal setting.
Note: The comfort mode selection does
not function when in Sport (S), Track (T)
or V-Max (V) drive modes.
Active Aerodynamics
The rear wing is a tri-state device designed
to operate automatically in either a
low-drag (down), high downforce (up) or
airbrake mode depending on the vehicle
demands.
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TOWING A TRAILER
Note:
Your Ford GT is not designed
for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your Ford GT.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
You can release the steering wheel lock by
starting the engine or by pressing the
START/STOP button with your foot off
the brake.
If your Ford GT must be transported,
whenever possible, use an enclosed trailer,
an open car trailer, or a roll back car carrier.
If you must move the car on its wheels,
install the recovery hook provided in the
rear hatch storage. This recovery hook
should be screwed into the receptacle
located in the right corner of the front grille.
Once installed, use the recovery hook to
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
You should not drive your Ford GT
aggressively for the first
600 mi
(1,000 km) of vehicle operation. This will
allow for proper break in of the powertrain
and braking systems.
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km):
• Do not apply high load at low engine
speed.
• Do not drive the vehicle at a sustained
high-speed, high load.
• Avoid driving the vehicle at full throttle.
• Drive the vehicle at varying road and
engine speeds.
• Do not drive in competition and race
track conditions.
• Do not use launch control.
• If you are going to use the vehicle on
the race track right after break in,
change the oil after break in.
Cold Engine Operation
The design of your Ford GT restricts engine
power and RPM when the engine is cold.
The engine RPM and power output will be
reduced until the engine reaches full
operating temperature.
Hot Engine Shut down
You should allow your Ford GT engine to
cool down for a few minutes prior to shut
down after high speed or high performance
driving. Allowing the engine to run at light
loads and or idle for a few minutes will
reduce overall engine oil and coolant
temperatures. DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING:
Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filters.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Do not drive through
water that is higher than the sidewall of
the front tire. If the water is up onto the
wheel, do not proceed. When driving
through a puddle, drive slowly to avoid
splashing the water into the engine air
intake. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited.
After driving through water and as soon as
it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
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The fuel pump shutoff stops the flow of
fuel to the engine in the event of a
moderate to severe crash. Not every
impact causes a shutoff.
Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,
you may restart your vehicle.
1. Press START/STOP to switch off your
vehicle.
2. Press the brake pedal and START/STOP
to switch on your
vehicle.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal
and press
START/STOP to switch off
your vehicle.
4. You can attempt to start the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and
START/STOP
, or press START/STOP
without pressing the brake pedal.
Note: Both methods re-enable the fuel
system.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE WARNING:
Do not use fuel lines,
engine valve covers, windshield wiper
arms, the intake manifold, or hood latch
as ground points. WARNING:
Use only adequately
sized cables with insulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note: Attempting to push-start a vehicle
with an automatic transmission may cause
transmission damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle's electrical system. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
1. Switch off all accessories.
2. Remove the red cap over the positive
(B) post of the disabled vehicle.
3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (B) post of the disabled
vehicle.
4. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive terminal of the
booster vehicle battery.
5. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable
to the negative (A) post of the disabled
vehicle.
6. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable to the negative terminal of
the booster vehicle battery.
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Your vehicle has a front end lift feature
that uses the electronically controlled
suspension hydraulics to lift the front of
the car. You can use this feature for
driveway approaches and speed bumps.
If there is power to this system, use it to lift
the front when loading the car onto a trailer
or a roll back. To operate the front lift, use
the switch in the console.
Note:
The ground clearance on the car at
standard ride height is only 5 in (12 cm). Use
care when moving or loading the car to
make sure it does not bottom out.
Note: The vehicle doors swing both upward
and outward. At the full open position, the
top edge of the door is 67 in (170 cm) from
the ground and swings outward 26 in
(66 cm). Make sure you have the clearance
you need prior to opening the door.
The full undertrays of the vehicle are
carbon fiber, there are no tie down slots.
Use only over the tire straps to tie the car
down for transport.
Getting the Transmission in
Neutral
If the battery loses charge, the
transmission moves to park (P). You can
use the transmission tool to place the car
into Neutral (N). See
Automatic
Transmission (page 100).
Note: If your battery loses charge with the
electric park brake on, you cannot transport
your vehicle until you restore power to your
vehicle to turn off the electric park brake.
TOWING POINTS
Recovery Hook Location
Your vehicle comes with a screw-in
recovery hook, it is in the storage
compartment under the rear hatch. Installing the Recovery Hook
Note:
The screw-in recovery hook has a
left-hand thread. Turn it counterclockwise
to install it. Make sure that the recovery
hook is fully tightened.
The installation point for the recovery hook
is the receptacle in the right corner of the
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Vehicle dynamics module relay.
—
F1
Radiator fan 1 relay.
—
F2
Heating ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) blower relay.
—
F3
Wipers relay.
—
F4
Radiator fan 2 relay.
—
F5
Horn relay.
—
F6
Body control module.
50A 1
F7
Shunt relay.
—
F8
Vacuum pump.
40A 1
F9
Wiper.
25A 1
F10
Radiator fan 2.
40A 1
F11
Body control module.
50A 1
F12
Body control module.
60A 1
F13
Radiator fan 1.
40A 1
F14
Heating ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) blower.
40A 1
F15
Antilock brake system.
40A 1
F16
Antilock brake system.
40A 1
F17
Body control module.
30A 1
F18
Vacuum pump relay.
—
F19
Vehicle dynamics module.
5A 2
F20
Left headlamp.
20A 2
F21
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Antilock brake system.
5A 2
F22
Horn.
20A 2
F23
Electronic door system.
20A 2
F24
Right headlamp.
20A 2
F25
1 J-case low profile fuse.
2 Mini fuse.
Rear Power Distribution Box 1
The rear power distribution box is in the
engine compartment. See Under Hood
Overview (page 152). It has high-current
fuses that protect your vehicle's main
electrical systems from overloads. These
are in the right side of the engine
compartment behind an access door in the
engine surround panel. If you need to
replace these high-current fuses, see an
authorized dealer. If you disconnect and reconnect the
battery, you will need to reset some
features. See Changing the 12V Battery
(page
160).
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Not used.
—
1
Not used (spare).
7.5A 1
2
Driver unlock relay.
20A 1
3
Double lock relay.
Not used (spare).
5A 1
4
Not used (spare).
20A 1
5
Not used (spare).
10A 2
6
Not used (spare).
10A 2
7
Not used (spare).
10A 2
8
Brake on/off (BOO) switch.
10A 2
9
Push button start switch.
5A 2
10
Right and left exterior door locks and
handles.
5A 2
11
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