brake FORD GT 2021 User Guide

Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
Carbon Ceramic Brakes It illuminates when the brake
pads are worn and require
replacement.
Cruise Control It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 118). Damper Comfort Mode It illuminates when you switch
this feature on. See Drive Mode
Control
(page 119).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
an inoperative bulb. See
Maintenance
(page 154).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 109).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 158).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 157).
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Keys and Intelligent Access
Action
Message
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See Keyless
Starting (page 89).
No Key Detected
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine and yourvehicle does not detect your intelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or
Key is Needed
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See an
authorized dealer for service.
Starting System
Fault
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access key to the system.
Key Program
Successful
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to the system.
Key Program
Failure
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the system.
Max Number of
Keys Learned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low
Replace Soon
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come onwith your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil
Pressure
The brake fluid level is low, inspect the brake system immediately.See
Brake Fluid Check (page 162).
Brake Fluid Level
Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake
System
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Action
Message
The brake pads need replacement. Contact an authorized dealer.
Ceramic Brakes
Replace All Brake Pads
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allowsome features to operate properly. See an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode
Contact Dealer
Factory Mode
Contact Dealer
Park Brake Action
Message
Displays if you attempt to release the electric parking brake manu-ally without pressing the brake pedal.
To Release: Press
Brake and Switch
Displays if you must manually release the electric parking brake.
Park Brake Use
Switch to Release
Displays if you have not fully applied the electric parking brake.
Park Brake Not
Applied
Displays if you have not fully released the electric parking brake.
Park Brake Not
Released
Displays if the electric parking brake system enters a special modeused to allow service of the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Main-
tenance Mode
Displays if the electric park brake system detects a condition thatrequires service. Some functionality may still be available. See an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
Displays if the electric parking brake system detects a conditionthat requires service. See an authorized dealer.
Park Brake
Malfunction
Service Now
Displays if the parking brake is set, the engine is running and you
drive the vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after you release the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake On
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Remote Start
Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake and push the start button to driveyour vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press
Brake and Start Button
Starting System Action
Message
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See an
authorized dealer for service.
Starting System
Fault
Steering System Action
Message
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requiresservice. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Lock
Malfunction
Service Now
You need to turn your steering wheel when starting your vehicle to unlock your steering column.
Steering Col. Lock
Turn Wheel while Starting vehicle
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (page 199).
Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 199).
Tire Pressure
Monitor Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. See
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 199). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure
Sensor Fault
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Transmission
Action
Message
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.
Transmission
Limited Function See Manual
Displays as a reminder to shift into park. This message may also
display after reconnecting or recharging the battery until you switch the ignition on. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 164).
Transmission Not
in Park
Stay in neutral mode is engaged. Transmission automatically shifts into park when timer reaches zero.
Transmission Not
in Park. Park
Engages in xx:xx
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission
Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission
AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift selector is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission
IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift selector is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission
IndicatMode Lockup Off
Displays if you cannot shift to the selected gear because of current vehicle conditions.
Invalid Gear Selec-
tion
Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page
103).
Stay in Neutral
Mode Engaged
Displays if the vehicle will shift to park (P) after it reaches a certain speed or slower.
Park will engage at
Low Speed
Displays when you need to press manual (M) to enter neutral hold.See
Automatic Transmission (page 103).
Select M to
Confirm Stay in Neutral Mode
Displays when there is a fault with the transmission gear selection. See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Confirm Park
Brake Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
The transmission clutch fluid temperature is excessively high.
Transmission
Clutch Fluid Over Temperature
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage. WARNING:
Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic.
Always open the garage door before you
start the engine. WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately
5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You
can disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine. KEYLESS STARTING
Note:
The keyless starting system may not
function if the key is close to metal objects
or electronic devices such as cellular
phones.
Note: A valid key must be located inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.
Ignition Modes The keyless starting system has three
modes:
Off:
Turns the ignition off.
• Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or
when the engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.
On:
All electrical circuits are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
• Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.
Start:
Starts the engine.
• Press the brake pedal and then press
the button for any length of time.
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STEERING WHEEL LOCK
The steering wheel locks automatically
when you leave your vehicle and take the
intelligent access key with you. The
steering wheel unlocks automatically when
you enter your vehicle with the intelligent
access key.
Note:
You may need to turn the steering
wheel left or right if the wheel does not
unlock completely. This may happen in
certain situations, such as parking your
vehicle on a steep grade.
STARTING THE ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds, without the engine starting,
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, you can crank
the engine three times for 20 seconds each,
without the engine starting, to reach the 60
second time limit. If you exceed the
cranking time, you cannot attempt to start
the engine for at least 15 minutes. After 15
minutes, you have a 15 second time limit to
crank the engine. You need to wait 60
minutes before you crank the engine again
for 60 seconds.
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants fasten their
seatbelts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Move the transmission selector into
park (P). Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: You must have your intelligent access
key in the vehicle in order to shift the
transmission out of park (P). 1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2.
Press the Engine START/STOP button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do the
following: 1.
Place the key fob under the rubber mat
in front of the Engine START/STOP
button.
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2. With the key in this position, press the
brake pedal and then the Engine
START/STOP button to switch the
ignition on and start your vehicle.
Note: If the vehicle fails to start, replace
the key fob battery.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart the engine within 20 seconds of
switching it off, even if a valid key is not
present.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the
START/STOP button. After 20 seconds
have expired, you can no longer restart the
engine without the key present inside your
vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it remains
running until you press the START/STOP
button, even if the system does not detect
a valid key. If you open and close a door
while the engine is running, the system
searches for a valid key. You cannot restart
the engine if the system does not detect a
valid key within 20 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Move the transmission selector to the park (P) position.
3. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
4. Press the START/STOP button once.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Move the transmission selector to the park (P) position.
2. Press the START/STOP button once. 3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:
This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING: Switching off the
engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.
1. Move the transmission selector to the neutral position and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, park (P) will engage automatically.
3. Press and hold the START/STOP button for one second, or press it three
times within two seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
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3. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position
B when refueling. Holding the fuel
nozzle in position A can affect the flow
of fuel and shut off the fuel nozzle
before the fuel tank is full. 4. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within
the area shown. 5.
Slightly raise the fuel pump nozzle and
then slowly remove it.
6. Fully close the fuel tank filler door.
Note: Do not attempt to start the engine
if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect
fuel. Incorrect fuel use can cause damage
not covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have
your vehicle checked immediately.
System Warnings (If Equipped)
If the fuel filler inlet does not fully close a
warning message appears in the
information display.
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. 2.
Shift into park (P) or neutral (N). Apply
the parking brake.
3. Fully open the fuel filler door.
4. Check the fuel filler inlet and the area around it for any items or debris that
may be obstructing its movement.
5. Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or the fuel filler funnel provided with your
vehicle into the fuel filler inlet. This
action should dislodge any debris that
may be preventing the fuel filler inlet
from fully closing.
6. Fully close the fuel filler door.
Note: If this action corrects the problem
the message may not immediately reset. If
the message remains and a warning lamp
illuminates, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The advertised capacity is the indicated
capacity and the empty reserve combined.
Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and when
the fuel gauge indicates empty.
See
Capacities and Specifications
(page 205).
Note: The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.
Note: When refueling your vehicle after the
fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not
be able to refuel the full amount of the
advertised capacity due to the empty
reserve still present in the fuel tank.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake. Make sure you shift into
park (P) for vehicles with an automatic
transmission. Switch the ignition off and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle. WARNING:
Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury.
Your Ford GT vehicle is equipped with a
7-speed, dual clutch automatic
transmission. In drive (D), the transmission
shifts automatically, or you can shift with
the paddle shifters. In manual mode, you
must shift the transmission with the
paddle shifters.
Understanding the Positions of
Your Automatic Transmission 1. Fully press down the brake pedal. 2. Move the selector to the desired gear.
Park (P)
With the transmission in park (P), your
vehicle locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning. Always
come to a complete stop before putting
your vehicle into park (P).
Automatic Return to Park
Note:
This feature does not operate when
your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode.
Your vehicle has a feature that
automatically shifts your vehicle into park
(P) when any of the following conditions
occur:
• You turn the vehicle off.
• You open the driver's door with your
seatbelt unlatched.
• Your seatbelt is unlatched when the
driver's door is open.
If you turn your vehicle off when moving,
your vehicle first shifts into neutral (N) until
it slows down enough to shift into park (P)
automatically.
Note: If you have waited an extended
period of time (2-15 minutes) before starting
your vehicle, unlatching your seatbelt causes
this feature to activate, even with the
driver's door closed.
Note: This feature may not work properly
if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If
your door ajar indicator does not illuminate
when you open the driver ’s door or the
indicator illuminates with the driver ’s door
closed, see your authorized dealer.
Reverse (R)
With the selector in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).
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