light FORD MUSTANG 2012 5.G Boss 302 Supplement Manual

The gauge will return to real time mode if no buttons are pressed for
four seconds. Peak g-forces are displayed as shown below.
•PAC - Peak Acceleration g Forces
•PdC - Peak Deceleration g Forces
•PLG - Peak Lateral Left g Forces
•PrG - Peak Lateral Right g Forces
1/4 mile mode:To enter 1/4 mile mode, do the following:
1. Press MODE until “9tr” is displayed.
2. Make sure the vehicle is at a complete stop at the beginning of your
course, then press ENTER to confirm.
3. The display will show “CAL” to indicate mode has been entered. Do
not move your vehicle while the gauge displays “CAL” or you will get
false readings.
4. Begin your 1/4 mile acceleration when the gauge lights the LED bar
graph and the display reads “Go”.
Note:If you have reaction time turned on in the Setup mode, the display
will change from “CAL” to “trEE” and the LED bar graph will change from
yellow to red. When the graph is fully lit, the display will change to “Go”.
During 1/4 mile mode operation, the gauge will calculate 1/4 mile time
(ET) and speed (mph), reaction time (if activated in the Setup mode), and
peak G’s. The 1/4 mile timer does not start until the vehicle starts
accelerating unless you have reaction time enabled. If reaction time is
enabled, the timer starts whenGois displayed. Accelerate through the
entire 1/4 mile distance in order for the gauge to provide you with results.
During 1/4 mile acceleration, the gauge will display an increasing number
which is your calculated speed in mph. When the 1/4 mile distance has
been reached, the gauge will display “Lrun” (last run) followed by “rt”
(reaction time) if enabled, “Et” (elapsed time), and “SPEd” (speed) at
the end of the 1/4 mile.
The gauge will display results once and then display “Lrun” and flash a
bar graph.
•To review your results again, press B. The gauge will display your
reaction time, elapsed time, 1/4 mile speed, and peak G’s.
•To save your results as your new best, press A to display SAVE, then
press B to confirm.
Note:Saving a run as your new best run will overwrite your previous
best run. The gauge will automatically save/overwrite your stored last
run each time you make a new pass.
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60–0 mph mode:
To select 60-0 mph mode, press the MODE button until “60-0” is
displayed. Make sure the vehicle is at a complete stop at the beginning
of your course, and then press ENTER to confirm. The display will show
“CAL” to indicate mode has been entered. Do not move vehicle while
“CAL” is displayed or you will obtain false readings. During 60-0 mph
mode, the gauge will determine your vehicle’s 60-0 mph braking distance
in feet. You will need to accelerate your vehicle from 0 to 60 mph and
then safely bring your vehicle to a stop for the gauge to make these
calculations.
Once “Go” is displayed and LED bar lit, accelerate your vehicle to
60 mph. During acceleration, the gauge will display increasing mph.
When slightly more than 60 mph has been reached, the gauge will flash
LED bar and display “StoP”. At this time, bring your vehicle to a stop in
a controlled fashion for the gauge to calculate your braking distance. You
must reach or exceed 60 mph; stopping the vehicle before “StoP” is
displayed on the gauge will not allow results to be calculated and
displayed.
Note:If the performance gauge does not correctly display your 60-0
stopping distance, cancel the run by pressing the C button and perform
the vehicle calibration procedure (see the Vehicle Calibration section),
then retry the 60-0 mph mode.
When 0 mph has been reached, the gauge will display “donE” followed
by your results for 60-0 mph braking distance. The result is displayed in
feet. To view your results again, press B. To save your results as your
new best, press A once to display “SAVE”, then press B to confirm.
Saving a run as your new best run will overwrite (erase) your previous
best run. The gauge will automatically save/overwrite your last run file
each time you make a new pass. To view your best run, repeatedly press
A until ”brun” is displayed and then press B to view. To view the
difference between your last run and your best run, press A until “dIFF”
is displayed and then press enter to view. To exit to Real time mode,
press A until “donE” is displayed then press B to confirm, or just press
the EXIT button.
You may view results at any time by entering 60-0 Mode and then
pressing C to display results.
60-0 mode may be exited prior to beginning acceleration by pressing the
EXIT button. 60-0 mode will time out and return to Real time mode if
acceleration is not started one minute after “Go” is displayed.
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Horsepower mode-Note:This reading will vary from advertised
engine horsepower. It includes losses through the drivetrain and other
factors such as fuel octane, wind, weight, road grade, etc. In order to
obtain the most accurate numbers, it is important that the correct
vehicle weight be stored in the gauge (see Setup section). The gauge has
been preset with the weight preset to 3830 lb (1737 kg) and should be
modified as needed. To select horsepower mode, do the following:
1. Press MODE until “HP” (horsepower) is displayed.
2. Make sure the vehicle is at a complete stop at the beginning of your
course, then press ENTER to confirm. The display will show “CAL” to
indicate mode has been entered.
When the display reads “Go”,
1. Lightly accelerate your vehicle through first gear.
2. Shift between gears at approximately halfway to redline.
3. In second gear, (ideally at 2,000 rpm) accelerate under full throttle up
to, but not exceeding, the engine redline.
4. Let off the accelerator and safely stop the vehicle to view your results
once redline has been reached.
5. The gauge will display your horsepower results. Press B to view your
results again. See the section on viewing best run/last run/etc results.
Setup mode:(There are eight parameters that can be adjusted in Setup
mode).
To select Setup mode, do the following:
1. Press the mode button until “Sup” is displayed.
2. Press the enter button to confirm.
3. Press the exit (C button) to exit setup mode.
Vehicle calibration:
Performing this operation will be necessary in order to obtain correct
readings from the performance gauge while operating in real time mode
and performance modes. The vehicle calibration function allows the
gauge to determine its angle, pitch, and general location in your vehicle,
and to compensate accordingly, allowing you to mount it virtually
anywhere in any position, and still get accurate readings.
To select vehicle calibration mode, enter Setup as described above, then
press the A button until “VCAL” is displayed, then press ENTER to
confirm. “REDY” should display. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on
a flat and level surface and then press ENTER. “HOLD” will display. At
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this point, the gauge is taking a stationary reading. Do not move the
vehicle at this time or your calibration will be incorrect and you will need
to re-calibrate. Next, the gauge will light all LEDs on the radial bar graph
and display “GO”. Launch your vehicle in a manner using moderate,
steady acceleration with a goal of reaching 15 mph in three to four
seconds (with 3-1/2 seconds as your goal). Accelerate forward, shifting
smoothly if necessary. When finished with the calibration procedure, the
gauge will display “DONE” for three seconds and then return to Real
Time mode. Accelerating too aggressively or too passively in the vehicle
calibration mode will result in an in complete or inaccurate calibration. It
is very important while performing the acceleration part of the vehicle
calibration that the vehicle not bounce up and down or move side to
side. During this calibration process, DO NOT spin the tires, slide the
vehicle sideways, powershift, lug, jerk, bounce or turn the vehicle. Doing
so will cause an incorrect calibration, and you will need to repeat the
calibration process. To check your calibration, change your display to
Real Time Lateral mode (see Real Time mode). When you accelerate and
brake in a straight line you should see very minimal if any lateral G force
displayed. If you do, repeat the calibration process as outlined above. If
problem persists, contact Auto Meter tech support for further assistance.
Roll out:This function only affects the 1/4 mile function. Roll out is the
distance that your vehicle travels before the 1/4 mile timer (ET) starts.
With a roll out of zero, the gauge will give you a slower ET reading than
a drag strip timer, as the gauge will start the timer the instant the car
moves. A zero roll out will be the most accurate indication of how long it
takes your car to cover a standing 1/4 mile. Increasing your roll out
distance will decrease the ET readings that the gauge will display as you
are giving your vehicle a head start up to 18 inches before the timer
starts.
To select roll out:
1. Enter Setup mode, then press A until “UL65” is displayed.
2. Press B to confirm. The number displayed represents roll out distance
in inches, and may be adjusted from 0 to 18.
3. Press A to increase the value shown. Press C to decrease.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your setting when the desired roll out value
is displayed.
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WARNING:When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
IMPORTANT TIRE INFORMATION
Your vehicle is equipped with unique wheels and tires designed to
enhance performance. To continue providing this performance, extra
care must be taken when operating and maintaining your vehicle.
Wheels and tires
Boss30219in.x9.0in.front,19in.x9.5in.rear
cast aluminum wheels
255/40ZR19 front, 285/35ZR19 rear tires
Boss302 with
Laguna Seca
Package19 in. x 9.0 in. front, 19 in. x 10.0 in. rear
lightweight cast aluminum wheels
255/40ZR19 front, 285/35ZR19 rear tires
(ultra high performance)
Tires
Your Boss302 is equipped with low profile, high performance tires that
are designed to optimize the car’s driving dynamics. These tires are not
optimized for off-road or winter (snow or cold weather) performance,
and their ride, noise and wear characteristics are different than
non-performance tires. Also, because of their lower profile, the tires are
more susceptible to damage due to potholes and rough roads. To ensure
that your tires perform as intended, it is important that you maintain
your tires properly.
•The Boss302 and Boss302 with Laguna Seca Package original
equipment tires are optimized for maximum steering and handling
performance. Ford does not recommend using these tires in cold
temperatures of approximately 40°F (5°C) and below (depending on
tire, surface and weather conditions). See your Ford dealer for
recommended tires in these conditions.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Boss 302 engine
Engine drivebelt JK6-678
Lightweight battery BXT-96R-500
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Use MotorcraftSAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50
full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
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REAR SEAT DELETE PANELS (IF EQUIPPED)
In the event of battery failure, you can access the trunk area by doing
the following:
1. Remove the two top fasteners by
turning them counterclockwise.
2. Remove the trunk access panel
(located behind the cross brace) by
pulling it slightly down while
pushing it rearward (toward the
trunk).
To remove the rear floor panel, do the following:
1. Remove the two top fasteners by
turning them counterclockwise.
2. Lift the top of the two bottom
fasteners with a flat-end
screwdriver, then remove them.
3. Remove the rear floor panel.
4. Remove the trunk access panel
(located behind the cross brace) by
pulling it slightly down while
pushing it rearward (toward the
trunk).
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TRACK PREPARATION
The Boss302 and Boss302 Laguna Seca edition have been rigorously
proven out on race tracks. Below are recommendations for optimizing
your Boss302 for a track day event.
•For optimal performance, premium fuel is recommended.
•
Change brake fluid to Super DOT 4 to improve track performance of
braking system (WSS-M6C65-A2), Ford part number (YS4Z-19542-AA).
•Install Ford Racing front brake cooling kit (M-2004-MB) to improve
brake cooling (standard on Laguna Seca edition).
•Remove rear brake dust shields to improve brake cooling.
•Install Ford Racing transmission cooling scoop (M-5025-MBR) to
improve transmission cooling (standard on Laguna Seca edition).
•During extended track sessions in extreme temperatures or
conditions, your Boss 302 may require additional engine cooling
actions. If the water temperature warning light illuminates, return to
the paddock and let the vehicle return to normal operating
temperature while idling before turning the engine off. Prior to the
next session, remove your Boss 302’s upper grille from the front
fascia. This will allow more cooling air to the radiator and allow the
car to run extended sessions in extreme heat. Visit fordracing.com for
additional parts to further enhance the powertrain cooling on your
Boss 302.
•For extended track use, Ford recommends installing a rear differential
cooler to improve rear axle cooling.
•Remove vertical rear tire spoilers at rear edge of rocker moldings.
•The Ford Racing front splitter kit (M-16601-MB, standard on Laguna
Seca edition) can be installed to improve high-speed vehicle stability
and handling. If the Ford Racing front splitter kit will be installed on a
Boss 302 without the Laguna Seca package, Ford recommends
installing the Laguna Seca edition rear spoiler in place of the standard
rear spoiler to maintain aerodynamic balance. This front splitter is
intended for race track use only and is not legal for on-street driving.
It may degrade crash performance and void the vehicle warranty. The
front splitter must be installed by the customer.
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