brake FORD MUSTANG 2014 5.G Shelby GT500 Supplement Manual

Introduction
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Welcome 3
Shelby® GT500® Unique Features
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Safety Belts
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Driving your Shelby® GT500®
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Breaking-in your vehicle 12
Transmission operation 12
Clutch protection 13
Virtual gauges 15
Track Apps 16
AdvanceTrac® 16
Brakes 20
Launch control 20
Electronically selectable dampers 22
Engine over-rev 23
Ground clearance 24
Driving through water 25
Washing your vehicle 25
Wheels and Tires
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Wheels 26
Wheel lug nut torque 26
Tire information 27
Roadside Emergencies
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Wrecker towing 30
Maintenance
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Engine oil 36
Air filter(s) 41
Table of Contents
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•5.8L DOHC 32V Supercharged and intercooled V8 engine
•Water-to-oil engine oil cooler (standard)
•Race-track inspired, thermostatically controlled air-to-oil axle,
transmission, and engine cooler included on the SVT Track Pack
(optional)
•Cast aluminum structural oil pan and piston oil squirters
•Low-restriction, cold air intake system
•SVT-tuned 2.75-inch exhaust system with Quad 3.5 inch tips
•Electronically programmable launch control
•TREMEC TR6060 high-torque capacity 6-speed manual transmission
•Short-throw shifter with SVT shift knob
•260 millimeter twin disc clutch
•One piece carbon fiber driveshaft with front and rear CV joints
•AdvanceTrac® Stability Enhancement System with sport mode
specifically calibrated and race track tuned by SVT. See theStability
Controlchapter in yourOwner’s Manualfor more information.
•Limited-slip rear differential with 3.31 rear axle ratio
•TORSEN® limited slip differential included on the SVT Performance
Package (optional)
•Front brakes: Brembo™ six-piston aluminum calipers with 15 inch x
1.3 inch (380 millimeter x 32 millimeter) vented disc, high air flow
shields and high-performance friction material pads
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•Rear brakes: 13.8 inch x 0.75 inch (350 millimeter x 19 millimeter)
vented disc and high-performance friction material pads
•Electronic over-rev with 7000 RPM maximum
•SVT-tuned front and rear suspension and optional electronically
selectable dampers by Bilstein™ included on the SVT Performance
Package
•19 inch x 9.5 inch front, 20 inch x 9.5 inch rear forged aluminum
wheels with bolt-in valve stems (standard and optional styles)
•P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear directional Goodyear Eagle F1
Supercar G2 R compound tires
•SVT engineered front fascia, grilles, cold air inlet, rear fascia, fog
lamps, hood with functional air extractor and aerodynamically tuned
front splitter with removable air dam and rear decklid spoiler
•SVT high-speed instrument cluster with track applications dashboard,
over-rev and programmable performance shift indicator
•One-touch instrument panel buttons for launch control (LC),
electronically selectable dampers (ESD) (if equipped) and electric
power assisted steering (EPAS)
•SVT designed seats with over the top stripes and increased lateral
support
•Optional race inspired RECARO® front seats with increased lateral
support on back and cushion, unique Shelby GT500 trim cover,
integrated head restraint, and driver four-way manual adjuster.
See theSeatssection in yourOwner’s Manualfor more information
•Leather and Alcantara® wrapped sport steering wheel, leather shift
boot, parking brake control boot and handle
•Instrument panel appliques, door panels and lighted scuff plates
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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle requires a break-in period. Drive your new vehicle at least
100 miles (160 km) before performing extended wide open throttle
maneuvers and at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before performance/
competition conditions. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Alternate calibration
Your Shelby GT500 power train control module (PCM) strategy contains
a feature to limit supercharger boost pressure and engine speed to
4,000 rpm for the first five consecutive miles of vehicle operation or 50
engine start/warm up cycles. This feature is enabled prior to shipment. If
neither of these conditions have been satisfied prior to customer
delivery, full power will not be available.
MANUAL 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Using the Clutch
The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the
neutral position.
3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking
brake.
4. Move the gearshift lever to first gear, then slowly release the clutch
pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.
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AdvanceTrac® features when using launch control
Launch
control
buttonAdvanceTrac
button functionAdvanceTrac setting reverts to enabled with key cycle.
Anti-Lock Braking remains on in all modes.
Enabled
(Key-on)Traction control OFF
AdvanceTrac Enabled
(Single press)SPORT
(Foot on brake and
double tap)Disabled
(Press and hold with
vehicle stopped and
foot on brake)
OFFMode 1
•AdvanceTrac On
Normal
•TC On Normal
•LC OFFMode 2
•AdvanceTrac On
Normal
•TC OFF
•LC OFFMode 3
•AdvanceTrac SPORT
•TC On SPORT
•LC OFFMode 4
•AdvanceTrac OFF
•TC OFF
•LC OFF
ONMode 5
•AdvanceTrac On
Normal
•TC On Drag Start
Calibration
•LC ONMode 6
•AdvanceTrac On
Normal
•TC OFF
•LC RPM ONLYMode 7
•AdvanceTrac SPORT
•TC On Drag Start
Calibration
•LC ONMode 8
•AdvanceTrac OFF
•TC OFF
•LC UNAVAILABLE
Launch control setting does not turn ON/OFF with key cycle.
Launch control engine RPM setpoint range available in 100 RPM increments.
Launch control displays ACTIVE (mode 5 and 7) or RPM ONLY (mode 6) during PCM control of
the engine RPM.
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AdvanceTrac feature notes
Electric power assist steering (EPAS) can be used in COMFORT, NORMAL or SPORT settings.
EPAS will revert to SPORT and display SPORT-LOCKED mode when AdvanceTrac® SPORT or
OFF is selected.
If equipped with optional electronically selectable dampers (ESD), damping setting does not turn
ON/OFF with key cycle.
NORMAL and SPORT damping settings are independent of AdvanceTrac®, launch control and
EPAS steering settings.
AdvanceTrac mode descriptions and usage
Mode
1•Street and high performance
driving
•AdvanceTrac NORMAL with
All Weather CalibrationNo action is required by driver,
optimal calibration for standard
and high performance driving.Default - no action by
driver
Mode
2•Drag strip burn-out with
Traction Control Off
•AdvanceTrac NORMAL with
all weather calibrationAllows the driver to spin the
tires in a straight line without
electronic intervention.Single tap
AdvanceTrac button
Mode
3•Road Course
•AdvanceTrac and Traction
Control SPORT CalibrationProvides enhanced control by
increasing AdvanceTrac
thresholds for high speed road
course driving.Double tap
AdvanceTrac button
with foot on brake
Mode
4•All AdvanceTrac® Systems
Off (ABS ON)No electronic intervention for
AdvanceTrac or traction control
systems.While stopped, press
and hold AdvancTrac
button.
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AdvanceTrac mode descriptions and usage
Mode
5•Launch Control On
•AdvanceTrac NORMAL with
all weather calibrationEnables launch control to
maximize straight line
acceleration while providing
NORMAL AdvanceTrac
dynamic control.Press launch control
button.
Mode
6•Two stage RPM control with
Traction Control Off
•AdvanceTrac NORMAL with
all weather calibrationEnables an engine rev limiter, if
vehicle is stationary, with no
traction assist for drag strip
usage. Provides NORMAL
AdvanceTrac dynamic control.Press launch control
button and single tap
AdvanceTrac button.
Mode
7•Launch Control On
•Advance Trac and Traction
Control SPORT CalibrationEnables launch control to
maximize straight line
acceleration while providing
SPORT AdvanceTrac dynamic
control.Press launch control
button and double tap
AdvanceTrac button
with foot on brake.
Mode
8•All AdvanceTrac Systems Off
(ABS on)No electronic intervention for
AdvanceTrac or Traction
Control systems. Launch
control is unavailablePress launch control
button. While stopped,
press and hold
AdvancTrac button.
Recommended driving modes
Street All drivers - modes 1 and 2 —
Race track Novice - mode 3 Expert - mode 4
Drag strip Novice - mode 5 Expert - modes 6, 7 and 8
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BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake system designed for high speed
and superior fade resistance. You may notice occasional brake squeal and
elevated levels of brake dust. This is normal and does not affect brake
system performance.
Use Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner to maintain your wheels. Refer
to yourOwner’s Manualfor information on other cleaning products and
vehicle care.
LAUNCH CONTROL
Note:This feature is intended for off road use only where consistent
acceleration is desired. It is not intended for cold, wet or slippery
conditions.
Launch control can be turned on and off with the LC button, or in the
Track Apps menu using the 5-way buttons. RPM setpoint can only be
changed in the Track Apps menu using the 5-way button. Detailed
description of operation modes and recommended usage is outlined in
the AdvanceTrac section.
Launch control is engineered to be used with the original equipment
provided on your GT500. Any modifications to the vehicle may adversely
affect the function or performance.
The launch control feature is integrated with AdvanceTrac® and the
engine controls system to maximize traction from a standing start
acceleration in a straight line. It provides a unique drag start traction
calibration specifically designed for high grip surfaces. This feature lets
you set and hold the desired launch RPM depending on tire temperature,
surface condition or weather. To function properly, AdvanceTrac® must
be ON or in the SPORT mode. If launch control is ON and traction
control is OFF, then the system provides an engine rev control
(two-step) only and no traction management.
See the AdvanceTrac® section to identify the traction modes and
recommended usage.
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To use launch control:
1. Start from a complete stop with the steering wheel pointed straight
ahead.
2. Press the LC button or go to
TRACK APPS>LAUNCH
CONTROL>LAUNCH CONTROL>ON
3. Fully press the clutch.
4. Select first gear.
5. Press the accelerator to the floor.
The engine will hold set RPM.
6. Quickly and smoothly release the clutch while maintaining pressure on
the accelerator.
7. Upshift normally.
To change the RPM setting:
1. Go to TRACK APPS>LAUNCH CONTROL>RPM Setting.
2. Choose the desired launch RPM.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
View/Clear Results
View and clear last and saved results of the accelerometer, acceleration
timer and brake performance.
•Acceleration Timer > Timer Results: Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the Last results data. To save a last result, highlight the
desired result and press OK to save the data.
•Brake Performance > Brake results: Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the last results data and press OK to save the data.
•All Time Best > All Time Best Results: Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the results data and press OK to save the data.
•Clear Saved Data > Press OK to clear the data.
•Clear All Time Best > Press OK to clear the data.
•Clear Accelerometer > Press OK to clear the data.
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WHEELS
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires.
These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter,
width and low profile tires. To avoid damage to your wheels:
•Maintain proper tire pressure (seeTiresin this supplement).
•Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash
due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire width and track. Wash
your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with
no mechanical tracks on the floor. Do not use a commercial or high
pressure wand on the striped surfaces.
•When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a
torque wrench.
•Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If a wheel is
damaged, replace it immediately.
•In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect
the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage.
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
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. Make sure 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.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
ft-lb N•m
12x 20 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
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