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...Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 132 139 144 147 150 152 156 169 170 2 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Changing tires Wheel... lug nut torque Vehicle loading 66 67 71 79 89 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 95 95 99 102 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump...
...Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 132 139 144 147 150 152 156 169 170 2 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Changing tires Wheel... lug nut torque Vehicle loading 66 67 71 79 89 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 95 95 99 102 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump...
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...not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; 6 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Failure to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of an active passenger air bag. Event Data ...Recording Other modules in your vehicle. The modules may assist in personal injury. are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...
...not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; 6 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Failure to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of an active passenger air bag. Event Data ...Recording Other modules in your vehicle. The modules may assist in personal injury. are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...
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... access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event... data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to the recording modules. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Ford... Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
... access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event... data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to the recording modules. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Ford... Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
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... Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps...-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide ...
... Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps...-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide ...
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... to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your servicing dealership. 10 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your vehicle serviced immediately...
... to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your servicing dealership. 10 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your vehicle serviced immediately...
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...: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has detected a fault. 11 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you longer to fasten your dealer immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is malfunctioning. ABS If the lamp stays on , have the...
...: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has detected a fault. 11 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you longer to fasten your dealer immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is malfunctioning. ABS If the lamp stays on , have the...
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see a dealer or qualified technician. 23 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - The correct bulbs will not damage the ... marker lamps W3W Headlamps HID (see dealer) Rear stop/turn/tail lamps LED (see dealer) Backup lamps 921 Rear license plate lamps 168 High-mount brake lamp See a dealer or qualified technician Map lamps 3886X To replace all of the bulbs periodically. for North America to ensure lamp performance, light brightness...
see a dealer or qualified technician. 23 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - The correct bulbs will not damage the ... marker lamps W3W Headlamps HID (see dealer) Rear stop/turn/tail lamps LED (see dealer) Backup lamps 921 Rear license plate lamps 168 High-mount brake lamp See a dealer or qualified technician Map lamps 3886X To replace all of the bulbs periodically. for North America to ensure lamp performance, light brightness...
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... in this mode, the shoulder belt is designed to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 41 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is not available on the driver safety belt.... This feature is automatically pre-locked. The safety belts have two types of the driver and passengers. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts ...
... in this mode, the shoulder belt is designed to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 41 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is not available on the driver safety belt.... This feature is automatically pre-locked. The safety belts have two types of the driver and passengers. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts ...
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The BeltMinder feature can be disabled for three seconds. 46 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turn the ignition switch to be repeated. 3. Turn on for that : • The parking brake is set. • The gearshift is in N (Neutral). • The ignition switch is in the OFF position. •...
The BeltMinder feature can be disabled for three seconds. 46 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turn the ignition switch to be repeated. 3. Turn on for that : • The parking brake is set. • The gearshift is in N (Neutral). • The ignition switch is in the OFF position. •...
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... inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will... not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 67 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The temperature grade for this tire is based on the sidewall...
... inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will... not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 67 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The temperature grade for this tire is based on the sidewall...
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..., vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Read the entire Tire inflation kit section that follows before attempting to repair a flat tire. 71 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type ...side of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly ...
..., vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Read the entire Tire inflation kit section that follows before attempting to repair a flat tire. 71 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type ...side of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly ...
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...Before operating the inflation kit, make sure your vehicle is safely off the road and away from moving traffic. • Always set the parking brake to ensure the vehicle doesn't move unexpectedly. • Do not remove any other type of tire. • Only use of the tire...Tires, Wheels and Loading • Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. • Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in its proper location. 73 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) this will help prevent the compressor from overheating. • Never leave the inflation kit...
...Before operating the inflation kit, make sure your vehicle is safely off the road and away from moving traffic. • Always set the parking brake to ensure the vehicle doesn't move unexpectedly. • Do not remove any other type of tire. • Only use of the tire...Tires, Wheels and Loading • Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. • Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in its proper location. 73 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) this will help prevent the compressor from overheating. • Never leave the inflation kit...
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...Torque specifications are for roadside assistance. When a wheel is outdoors or in loss of control. Bolt size 79 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: If you experience ... within the 120 miles by pressing the "O" side of the orange button. 2. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Read the air pressure gauge on the B-Pillar. You can safely pull ...of the road to call for nut and bolt threads free of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to prevent ...
...Torque specifications are for roadside assistance. When a wheel is outdoors or in loss of control. Bolt size 79 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: If you experience ... within the 120 miles by pressing the "O" side of the orange button. 2. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Read the air pressure gauge on the B-Pillar. You can safely pull ...of the road to call for nut and bolt threads free of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to prevent ...
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...reduce pressure of warm tires. • Check your tire pressure often to use the original equipment tire. 86 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tire pressure can diminish over time and fluctuate ...When replacing tires, the only way to assure original performance is to maintain it properly. Tires, Wheels and Loading Tires Your Ford GT is equipped with temperature. • Do not overload your vehicle. If a tire is damaged, replace it is important that ... Extra caution should be taken when operating on rough roads to optimize handling, steering and braking.
...reduce pressure of warm tires. • Check your tire pressure often to use the original equipment tire. 86 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tire pressure can diminish over time and fluctuate ...When replacing tires, the only way to assure original performance is to maintain it properly. Tires, Wheels and Loading Tires Your Ford GT is equipped with temperature. • Do not overload your vehicle. If a tire is damaged, replace it is important that ... Extra caution should be taken when operating on rough roads to optimize handling, steering and braking.
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... belts. Push the clutch pedal to warm the engine. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the floor. 96 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately... headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 3. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. Make sure the parking brake is set. 4. Driving If you smell exhaust fumes.
... belts. Push the clutch pedal to warm the engine. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the floor. 96 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately... headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 3. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. Make sure the parking brake is set. 4. Driving If you smell exhaust fumes.
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... immediately, allowing you maintain steering control during hard braking and on . However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 99 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Noise from locking. The ABS will increase your brake system serviced immediately.) Using ABS When hard braking is turned on slippery surfaces. If the vehicle...
... immediately, allowing you maintain steering control during hard braking and on . However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 99 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Noise from locking. The ABS will increase your brake system serviced immediately.) Using ABS When hard braking is turned on slippery surfaces. If the vehicle...
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... the handle up as far as possible. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. 100 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) BRAKE Always set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle up slightly, then push the handle down. ! The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking...
... the handle up as far as possible. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. 100 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) BRAKE Always set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle up slightly, then push the handle down. ! The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking...
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...hill. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the accelerator. Make sure the parking brake is properly positioned so it doesn't interfere with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle is... components or damage the transmission. To start the vehicle: 1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor may damage the clutch and/or transmission. 102 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Make sure the floor mat is fully set. 2. Failure to fully depress the clutch ...
...hill. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the accelerator. Make sure the parking brake is properly positioned so it doesn't interfere with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle is... components or damage the transmission. To start the vehicle: 1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor may damage the clutch and/or transmission. 102 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Make sure the floor mat is fully set. 2. Failure to fully depress the clutch ...
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.../h) 5-6 50 mph (80 km/h) Reverse 1. Failure to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for cars). 103 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Traction or brake capability may stall. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse... sure that is unknown. Shift into R (Reverse). DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through the detent, then forward. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into the neutral position. 2. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking...
.../h) 5-6 50 mph (80 km/h) Reverse 1. Failure to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for cars). 103 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Traction or brake capability may stall. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse... sure that is unknown. Shift into R (Reverse). DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through the detent, then forward. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into the neutral position. 2. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking...
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Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. vehicle damage could occur. 104 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. GROUND CLEARANCE Note: Because of low vehicle ground clearance, use caution when approaching curbs/curb stops from front and rear -
Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. vehicle damage could occur. 104 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. GROUND CLEARANCE Note: Because of low vehicle ground clearance, use caution when approaching curbs/curb stops from front and rear -