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CUP HOLDERS
Note:
Do not place hot drinks in the cup
holders when your vehicle is moving. Press the button to access the cup holders.
The cup holders extend independently.
MAP POCKETS
You can access the storage pockets on the
back of the front seats by folding the seats
forward. UNDER SEAT STORAGE
1. Press the center of the door to release
the latch.
2. Pull the door down to access the storage bin.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN. WARNING:
The stability and
traction control light illuminates steadily
if the system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The stability and traction control systems
help you to avoid drive wheel spin and loss
of traction. The system automatically
turns on each time you switch the ignition
on.
If a fault occurs in either the stability
control or the traction control system, you
may experience the following conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily.
• The stability control and traction
control systems do not enhance your
vehicle's ability to maintain traction of
the wheels.
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
• A vibration in the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
• If the driving condition is severe and
your foot is not on the brake, the brake
pedal may move as the system applies
higher brake force.
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When washing:
•
Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo
and Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Never spray water on electrical
components such as modules,
connectors and fuse boxes. Cover all
electrical components before cleaning
to prevent water damage.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Dirty windshield and wipers will result in
poor windshield wiper operation. Keep the
windshield and wiper blades clean to
maintain windshield wiper performance.
To clean exterior glass surfaces and wiper
blades:
• Clean the exterior surface of the
windshield with a non-abrasive glass
cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the outside surface of the windshield
with Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate. The interior glass surface of the windshield
and engine cover glass, and both the inner
and outer surface of the bulkhead glass,
have a laminate coating that requires
special care.
To clean interior glass surfaces:
•
When cleaning the inside of the
windshield, avoid getting any glass
cleaner on the instrument panel or door
panels. Wipe any excess cleaner off
these surfaces immediately.
• Use a microfiber towel and plain water,
or a mixture of one-half water and
one-half white vinegar, to clean the
interior glass surfaces.
Note: Never use alcohol or ammonia based
cleaners, aerosol sprays or abrasive
compounds to clean the interior glass
surfaces of your vehicle. Using improper
cleaning products can cause damage to
your vehicle.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
Clean safety belts with water applied with
a soft sponge. Let them dry naturally, away
from artificial heat.
Wipe carbon fiber surfaces with a clean,
damp and soft cloth to remove dust. Then
use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry these
areas.
Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber
Cloth
Note: Some models have Alcantara
microfiber cloth fabric on the seats,
headliner, instrument panel and door panels.
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Use a soft brush, a clean, dry cloth or
vacuum cleaner to remove dust and loose
dirt from Alcantara cloth surfaces. Gently
wipe the cloth surfaces with a clean, damp
cotton cloth.
Note:
Alcantara microfiber cloth fabric are
made of polyester microfiber with
micro-porous polyurethane. Using
commercially available fabric cleaners can
cause permanent damage. Note:
Do not use commercially available
leather and vinyl cleaning products on
Alcantara cloth fabric.
Depending on the type of stain, use water,
lemon juice or pure ethyl alcohol when
cleaning. For cleaning Alcantara microfiber
cloth, refer to the following chart: Cleaning Procedure
Type of Stain
Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.
Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup or ketchup.
Use cold water and rinse by dabbing with
clean water. Avoid warm water because it
makes these substances coagulate.
Blood, egg, excrement or urine.
Use lukewarm water. If the color remains,
treat with lemon juice and then rinse.
Liquor, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, cola
and tea.
Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.
Indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry
with cream or chocolate, ice cream or
mustard.
Use lemon juice, wipe with lukewarm water
and rinse by dabbing with clean water.
Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce or coffee
with sugar.
Use ethyl alcohol, then dab with water.
Dye transfer and all other stains.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING: Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system. Note:
Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
interior trim surfaces. See Cleaning Leather
Seats
(page 177).
Note: If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See
Cleaning
the Interior (page 175).
Clean the carbon fiber portions of the
instrument panel and cluster lens with a
clean, damp and soft cloth, then use a
clean, dry and soft cloth to dry these areas.
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•
Do not use any household cleaning
products or glass cleaners as these
may damage the finish of the
instrument panel, interior trim and
cluster lens.
• Wash or wipe your hands clean if you
have been in contact with certain
products such as insect repellent and
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage
to the interior painted surfaces.
• Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.
Your warranty may not cover these
damages.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See Cleaning
the Interior (page 175).
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
interior trim surfaces.
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with
a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and
water solution. Dry the area with a clean,
soft cloth.
For cleaning and removing stains such as
dye transfer, use Motorcraft™ Premium
Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a
commercially available leather cleaning
product for automotive interiors.
Note: Test any cleaner or stain remover on
an inconspicuous area.
You should:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Clean and treat spills and stains as
soon as possible. Do not use the following products as these
may damage the leather:
•
Oil and petroleum or silicone-based
leather conditioners.
• Household cleaners.
• Alcohol solutions.
• Solvents or cleaners intended
specifically for rubber, vinyl and
plastics.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
See your authorized dealer to obtain
touch-up paint for the exterior color of your
vehicle. The color code is included on the
Safety Compliance Certification label on
the driver's door-latch post. Follow the
instructions on the paint bottle.
CLEANING THE WHEELS
This information applies to alloy and
carbon fiber wheels.
Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to
warm or hot wheels.
Note: Do not drive your vehicle through an
automated, commercial car wash.
Automated car washes can damage your
vehicle.
Note: Do not use industrial-strength or
heavy-duty cleaners in combination with
brush agitation to remove brake dust and
dirt.
Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based
or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuels or strong household detergents.
Note: Do not spray wheel cleaning products
on any part of the braking system. Use a
mild soap and water solution only.
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If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle is able
to talk with the operator. Be prepared to
provide your name, phone number and
location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this
information electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•
Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.
• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
system has no power.
• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable
of electronically or verbally disclosing to
911 operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not switch the feature on.
Safety Information 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.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the
system. Have an authorized dealer
check your vehicle.
• Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Place cords and cables
out of the way, so they do not interfere
with the operation of pedals, seats,
compartments or safe driving abilities.
• Do not leave playing devices in your
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. See your
device's user guide for further
information.
• For your safety, some SYNC 3 functions
are speed-dependent. Their use is
limited to when your vehicle is traveling
at speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Make
sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC 3.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be too
difficult to use while your vehicle is moving
so they are restricted from use unless your
vehicle is stationary.
• Screens crowded with information,
such as Point of Interest reviews and
ratings, movie times or ski conditions.
• Any action that requires you to use a
keyboard is restricted, such as entering
a navigation destination or editing
information.
• All lists are limited so the user can view
fewer entries (such as phone contacts
or recent phone call entries).
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9
911 Assist...........................................................43
A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 83
About This Manual...........................................5 Ford GT Concierge Phone Numbers................5
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 108
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 109
Accessories....................................................278
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjustable Pedals.........................................60
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................166 Headlamp Aim Target...................................... 166
Adjusting the Pedals....................................60
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................56
Airbag Disposal...............................................42
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 83
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............158
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 55
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................55
Arming the Alarm................................................. 55
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 55
Appendices....................................................283
Apps..................................................................252 ........................................................................\
...........252
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............72 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 72
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 72
Audio Control
...................................................57
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 57
Audio System
.................................................216
Audio Unit........................................................216
Autolamps........................................................63
Automatic Climate Control
........................83
Directing the Airflow........................................... 83Setting the Blower Motor Speed....................
83
Setting the Temperature................................... 83
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................83
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........83
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 83
Automatic Transmission
...........................103
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 106
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 107
Performance Shift Indicator........................... 105
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 104
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 103
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................162
Auxiliary Power Points..................................87 DC Power Point..................................................... 87
Location................................................................... 87
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 164
Body Styling Kits..........................................180
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........154
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check.........................................162
Brakes...............................................................108 General Information.......................................... 108
Breaking-In.......................................................131 Cold Engine Operation....................................... 131
Hot Engine Shut down....................................... 131
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................85
Capacities and Specifications.................210 Air Conditioning System.................................. 210
Engine Coolant..................................................... 211
Engine Oil............................................................... 212
Fuel Tank................................................................ 213
Grease..................................................................... 213
Hydraulic Brake System................................... 213
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Hydraulic Power Steering, Active
Suspension, and Active Aero
System............................................................... 214
Locks........................................................................\
213
Transmission Gear............................................. 210
Transmission Wet Clutch.................................. 211
Washer Reservoir................................................ 215
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 173
Catalytic Converter.....................................100
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 101
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 101
Changing a Bulb
...........................................168
LED Lamps........................................................... 168
Changing a Fuse............................................152 Fuses........................................................................\
152
Changing a Road Wheel...........................203 Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking.............................................................. 203
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................164
Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 164
Battery Management System....................... 166
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................158
Changing the Wiper Blades......................167
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................167
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................177
Cleaning Products
.........................................172
Materials................................................................. 172
Cleaning the Engine.....................................174
Cleaning the Exterior....................................173 Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 174
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 173
Raising the Rear Wing....................................... 174
Standard Paint Finish........................................ 173
Underbody............................................................. 174
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..............................................83
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 158
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.........41
Cruise Control..................................................57
Principle of Operation........................................ 118
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 118
Cup Holders
.....................................................88
Customer Assistance..................................137
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 8
Service Data.............................................................. 7
Services That Third Parties Provide.................9
Services That We Provide.................................... 9
Vehicles With a Modem....................................... 9
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................. 10
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 10
Daytime Running Lamps.............................63
Declaration of Conformity.......................308
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................................308
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 308
Direction Indicators
.......................................64
Doors and Locks.............................................50
Drive Mode Control.......................................58 Active Aerodynamics ........................................ 123
Damper Comfort Mode.................................... 123
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 119
Front Lift................................................................. 123
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........41
Driving Aids......................................................119
Driving at High Speed................................203
Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than
........................................................................\
..... 203
Driving Hints
.....................................................131
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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
I
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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Lighting Control..............................................58
High Beams............................................................ 62
Performance Shift Indicator............................ 59
Lighting..............................................................62 General Information............................................ 62
Load Carrying.................................................125
Load Limit........................................................125 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 125
Locking and Unlocking................................50 Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 50
Autolock.................................................................... 51
Battery Saver......................................................... 52
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 52
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 52
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................... 52
Power Door Locks................................................ 50
Remote Control.................................................... 50
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 51
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 203
M
Maintenance..................................................154 General Information.......................................... 154
Manual Seats
..................................................86
Map Pockets....................................................88
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 73
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 65
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Motorcraft Parts...........................................207
N
Navigation......................................................244 cityseeker............................................................... 251
Destination Mode.............................................. 246
Map Mode............................................................. 245
Navigation Map Updates................................. 251
Navigation Menu................................................ 249
Waypoints............................................................ 250
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........280 Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 280O
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 157
Opening and Closing the Hood...............154 Closing the Front Hood.................................... 155
Closing the Rear Hatch..................................... 155
Opening the Front Hood.................................. 154
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................. 155
Opening the Doors
.........................................52
Opening the Doors from Inside....................... 53
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................141
P
Parking Aids
.....................................................116
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................54 SecuriLock.............................................................. 54
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 54
Perchlorate........................................................10
Personal Safety System ™
..........................35
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 35
Phone...............................................................239 During a Phone Call.......................................... 242
Making Calls......................................................... 241
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 239
Phone Menu........................................................ 240
Receiving Calls.................................................... 242
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 243
Text Messaging................................................... 243
Post-Crash Alert System...........................135
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 50
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................163
Power Windows.............................................65
Accessory Delay.................................................... 65
Bounce-Back......................................................... 65
One-Touch Down................................................. 65
One-Touch Up....................................................... 65
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 203
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