FORD MUSTANG 2014 5.G Shelby GT500 Supplement Manual

WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact your roadside assistance
center or a professional towing service.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and
dollies or with flatbed equipment. When towing with a flatbed, 4x4
blocks must be used when loading/unloading your vehicle. Do not tow
with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt
towing procedure.
Note:If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
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Transportation Instructions
When towing the vehicle, make sure that you use two mini J hooks and
attach them to the crossmember oblong holes as shown to winch the
vehicle onto the flatbed. The T-hook slot should be used to tie-down the
vehicle to the wrecker. Other methods may damage the vehicle.
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Wheel Lift
Preferred method
Alternate method
When towing the Shelby GT500, for front loading, the front tires must be
16 inches (41 centimeters) higher than the rear.
When towing the vehicle from the rear, wheel dollies must be used. The
rear tires must be 12 inches (31 centimeters) higher than the front tires.
Caution should be used when traveling over rough roads, railroad
crossings, or driveway approaches to prevent any damage.
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Flatbed
Preferred method
A. Tow vehicle ramp
B. Wooden ramp
Use2inchx8inchx8footwooden ramps to load the vehicle.
The following diagram illustrates the maximum ramp angle allowable to
load your vehicle on a flatbed. Vehicle damage may occur with greater
angles.
Blocks or ramps must be used to achieve appropriate undercarriage
clearances.
AB
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Alternate method
A. 36 inches (91 centimeters) 4 inchx4inchloading block
B. 18 inches (46 centimeters) 4 inchx4inchloading block
C. 11.5 degrees maximum
C
B
A
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5.8L DOHC SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE
A. Battery
B. Supercharger
C. Engine oil dipstick
D. Brake fluid reservoir
E. Air filter assembly
F. Cold air induction system
G. Electric intercooler pump
H. Intercooler coolant reservoir
I. Engine coolant reservoir
J. Engine oil filler cap
K. Powertrain control module
L. Windshield washer reservoir
M. Power distribution box
ABCD
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F
GHI
J
K
L
M
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ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Use Motorcraft® SAE 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.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
See thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in first gear.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert
the dipstick fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper holes.
•The maximum oil level is between the upper hash mark and the upper
hole. Oil levels above this range may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.
ENGINE AND INTERCOOLER COOLANT CHECK
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the engine and intercooler coolant reservoirs.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark. If the level is at the MIN mark, add coolant immediately.
The coolant concentration should be maintained within 48% to 50%,
which equates to a freeze point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C).
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Note:For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240 available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentrations.
Be sure to read and understandPrecautionsin yourOwner’s Manual.
If the coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the
engine or intercooler coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the
reservoir is low or empty, add coolant to the reservoir. SeeAdding
Engine Coolantin this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location. For more information about engine coolant,
see theMaintenancechapter of theOwner’s Manual.
Adding Engine Coolant
WARNING:Do not add coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
WARNING:Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
WARNING:Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling system sealants, or additives
as they can cause damage to the engine cooling or heating systems. This
damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
Note:During normal vehicle operation, the engine coolant may change
color from orange to pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the engine
coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be
drained, the system to be flushed, or the engine coolant to be replaced.
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•DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make
sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolant may
harm engine and cooling system components and may void the
warranty.
•In case of emergency, a large amount of water without engine coolant
may be added in order to reach a vehicle service location. In this
instance, the cooling system must be drained, chemically cleaned with
Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush, and refilled with
prediluted coolant as soon as possible. Water alone (without engine
coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or
freezing.
Note:Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other
liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
Note:Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can
be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will escape as you unscrew the
cap.
Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford specification. See
Capacities and Specificationsfor more information. Whenever coolant
has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be
checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add
enough prediluted coolant to bring the coolant level to the proper level.
Coolant and Intercooler Refill Procedure
The following procedure should be used when refilling the cooling
system after it has been drained or become extremely low.
1. Remove the pressure relief cap from the coolant reservoir as
previously outlined.
2. Slowly add prediluted coolant to the coolant reservoir until the coolant
level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir.
3. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
4. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiator hose is warm (this
indicates the thermostat is open and coolant is flowing through the
entire system).
5. Shut the engine off and let it cool.
6. Remove the pressure relief cap from the coolant reservoir as
previously outlined.
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