heating FORD GT 2021 User Guide

Wheel misalignment in the front
or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of your tires and
should be corrected by an
authorized dealer. Front-wheel
drive vehicles and those with an
independent rear suspension (if
equipped) may require alignment
of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced
periodically. An unbalanced tire
and wheel assembly may result in
irregular tire wear.
USING SUMMER TIRES
Your Ford GT was built with Michelin Pilot
Sport Cup 2 tires which are a summer tire.
Summer tires provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and
Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to about 45°F (7°C) or
below (depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow and
ice conditions. Like any tire, summer tire
performance is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you must drive
in those conditions, we recommend using
Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires.
Always store your summer tires indoors at
temperatures above 19°F (-7°C). The
rubber compounds used in these tires lose
flexibility and may develop surface cracks
in the tread area at temperatures below
19°F (-7°C)
. If the tires have been
subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or less, warm
them in a heated space to at least 41°F
(5°C) for at least 24 hours before installing
them on a vehicle, or moving the vehicle with the tires installed, or checking tire
inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
or heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored. Do not apply
heat or blow heated air directly on the tires.
Always inspect the tires after storage
periods and before use.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: If you choose to install
snow tires on your vehicle, they must be
the same size, construction, and load
range as the original tires listed on the
tire placard, and they must be installed
on all four wheels. Mixing tires of
different size or construction on your
vehicle can adversely affect your
vehicle's handling and braking, and may
lead to loss of vehicle control. WARNING:
Do not use snow chains
or cables on this vehicle as they may
cause damage to your vehicle which may
lead to loss of vehicle control.
Snow chains have not been approved for
use on your vehicle.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM WARNING:
The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
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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 the oil and filter.
Inspect the tires and check the tire pressures.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check the parking
brake function. Check the brake fluid level.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check the coolant level.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the accessory drive belts.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tie-rod ends.
Inspect the wiper blades. Check the washer fluid level.
Inspect the hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.
Inspect the vehicle battery and the state of charge.
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
Check the operation of all the lights.
Check the operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Gearbox
See: Transmission.............................................. 103
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................45
Intelligent Access................................................. 45
General Maintenance Information........279 Protecting Your Investment........................... 279
Road Course Maintenance............................. 279
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 279
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Certified Ford GT Service Dealership?.................... 279
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................140
Getting the Services You Need................137 Away From Home............................................... 137
Global Opening...............................................65 Remote Control Front Windows.................... 66
H
Hazard Flashers.............................................133
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 166
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 83
Hill Start Assist................................................111 Using Hill Start Assist.......................................... 111
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................84
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 84
Defogging the Windshield in Cold Weather.............................................................. 85
General Hints......................................................... 84
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 84
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 84
Recommended Settings for Cooling............84
Recommended Settings for Heating...........84
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................109
Home Screen.................................................227
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........154
Horn....................................................................58
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In California (U.S. Only).............................138 Information Display Control......................58
Information Displays.....................................73
General Information............................................ 73
Information Messages..................................76 AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 76
Alarm........................................................................\
. 76
Battery and Charging System.......................... 77
Doors and Locks.................................................... 77
Engine........................................................................\
77
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 78
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 78
Hydraulic System................................................. 78
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 79
Maintenance.......................................................... 79
Park Brake.............................................................. 80
Remote Start.......................................................... 81
Starting System .................................................... 81
Steering System.................................................... 81
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................... 81
Transmission.......................................................... 82
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Child Seats.............................................................. 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 21
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster.........................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................63
Instrument Panel
............................................16
Interior Lamps.................................................64
Interior Mirror...................................................66
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................134 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 134
Jump Starting....................................................... 135
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 134
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 135
K
Keyless Starting..............................................89 Ignition Modes...................................................... 89
Keys and Remote Controls.........................45
L
Launch Control
...............................................171
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