display FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Shelby GT500 Supplement Manual

SHIFTLAMP and SHIFTTONE can be used separately, together, or
turned off completely.
To use the Performance Shift Indicator feature,first bring the vehicle
to a complete stopthen use the Message Center controls as follows:
1. Press SETUP repeatedly until
PRESS RESET TO SET
SHIFTPOINT appears in the display.
2. Press RESET to toggle between
SHIFTLAMP ON/OFF. Press SETUP
when finished.
3. Press RESET to toggle between
SHIFTTONE ON/OFF. Press SETUP
when finished.
4. Press INFO to lower the desired
SHIFTPOINT in increments of 100
rpm.
5. Press RESET to raise the desired
SHIFTPOINT in increments of 100
rpm.
Note:The SHIFTPOINT can be adjusted from 1,500–6,000 rpm.
The Performance Shift Indicator feature functions independently of the
fuel economy Upshift Indicator (
). The Upshift Indicator will still
illuminate when it is best to shift to the next highest gear to maximize
fuel economy regardless of the Performance Shift Indicator Settings.
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Message Center
The following are possible messages you may see in your Shelby GT500
Message Center:
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL™: Displayed when the Traction
Control™ system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
on the message center, the Traction Control™ system will be partially
operable. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as soon
as possible. For further information, refer toTraction Control™in the
Drivingchapter in yourOwner’s Guide.
TRACTION CONTROL™ ACTIVE:Displayed when the Traction
Control™ system is active. For further information, refer toTraction
Control™in theDrivingchapter in yourOwner’s Guide.
Note:When traction control is turned off, it is possible to lose traction.
If you attempt to shift with the rear wheels spinning with a loss of
traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not
attempt to shift when the rear wheels do not have traction. Damage
caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered.
ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE:Displayed when the engine has defaulted
to a ’limp-home’ operation. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Unique instrument cluster lighting
Your vehicle is equipped with a unique instrument cluster color display.
In place of ORANGE, you can select R-W-B which will illuminate the
speedometer in RED, the Fuel/Boost/Temp/Oil Pressure gauges in
WHITE and the tachometer in BLUE. (Pointer colors are not adjustable).
The instrument cluster will momentarily display the R-W-B coloring when
the ignition is turned to ON or START and will then return to the
previously chosen color.
For instructions on how to set the instrument cluster display color or
MyColor™, refer toMessage Center — Display Colorin theDriver
Controlschapter in theOwner’s Guide.
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