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... 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 starting...
... 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 starting...
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...). The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). GVWR (Gross Vehicle... Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. The total load on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 92 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...). The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). GVWR (Gross Vehicle... Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. The total load on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 92 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... trailer, load from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4. If your vehicle will be riding in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the driver and passengers from your trailer will be transferred to your ...vehicle. 93 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Subtract the combined weight of control and personal injury. and there will be...
... trailer, load from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4. If your vehicle will be riding in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the driver and passengers from your trailer will be transferred to your ...vehicle. 93 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Subtract the combined weight of control and personal injury. and there will be...
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... driving. Quick engagement of the fluids being higher at low temperatures. 97 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Turn the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. Transmission shift efforts and clutch effort will be avoided. 4. Driving 5. If a light fails...
... driving. Quick engagement of the fluids being higher at low temperatures. 97 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Turn the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. Transmission shift efforts and clutch effort will be avoided. 4. Driving 5. If a light fails...
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Failure to fully depress 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) To start the vehicle: 1. Do not drive with the full extension of the clutch. These actions ... fully depressed to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 3. This may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Make sure the parking brake is moving faster than 30 mph (48 km/h). Move the gearshift lever to 1st gear, then slowly release...
Failure to fully depress 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) To start the vehicle: 1. Do not drive with the full extension of the clutch. These actions ... fully depressed to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 3. This may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Make sure the parking brake is moving faster than 30 mph (48 km/h). Move the gearshift lever to 1st gear, then slowly release...
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... damage your vehicle 1. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your vehicle in Neutral, it may damage the transmission. 2. Make sure that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for best fuel economy) Shift... (64 km/h) 4-5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5-6 50 mph (80 km/h) Reverse 1. Driving Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for cars). 103 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... damage your vehicle 1. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your vehicle in Neutral, it may damage the transmission. 2. Make sure that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for best fuel economy) Shift... (64 km/h) 4-5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5-6 50 mph (80 km/h) Reverse 1. Driving Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for cars). 103 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... the vehicle with a tow hook located in the tire inflation kit in the luggage compartment. TOW HOOK Your vehicle is a left-handed thread. 122 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Never fasten J-hooks to the flatbed deck. The tow hook should be threaded into the hole...have this vehicle transported by either air, water, or rail, follow the wheel tie-down procedure starting with the parking brake OFF and the transmission in the front grill area as shown. Note: This is equipped with wheel basket tie-downs to any suspension wheel or driveline component because ...
... the vehicle with a tow hook located in the tire inflation kit in the luggage compartment. TOW HOOK Your vehicle is a left-handed thread. 122 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Never fasten J-hooks to the flatbed deck. The tow hook should be threaded into the hole...have this vehicle transported by either air, water, or rail, follow the wheel tie-down procedure starting with the parking brake OFF and the transmission in the front grill area as shown. Note: This is equipped with wheel basket tie-downs to any suspension wheel or driveline component because ...
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... battery is eventually relearned. Allow the engine to relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for disposal. RE AD TU LE RN RECYCLE 151 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Put the gearshift in a responsible manner. Turn the A/C on and allow the..., the clock and the preset radio stations must relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of automotive batteries in the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Drive the vehicle to be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4....
... battery is eventually relearned. Allow the engine to relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for disposal. RE AD TU LE RN RECYCLE 151 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Put the gearshift in a responsible manner. Turn the A/C on and allow the..., the clock and the preset radio stations must relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of automotive batteries in the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Drive the vehicle to be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4....
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... sticker should have the EPA window sticker. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of MPG (L/100 km) expected on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the lower left corner of the window sticker. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your... the catalytic converter and other vehicles. Maintenance and Specifications Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at high speeds. 163 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... sticker should have the EPA window sticker. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of MPG (L/100 km) expected on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the lower left corner of the window sticker. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your... the catalytic converter and other vehicles. Maintenance and Specifications Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at high speeds. 163 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission. 174 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission. 174 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... ...101 Load limits ...89 Locks autolock ...28 Lubricant specifications ...170-171 Lug nuts ...79 Luggage compartment opening ...142 Luggage compartment liner remove/install ...143 M Manual transmission ...102 fluid capacities ...169 lubricant specifications ...171 reverse ...103 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) ...26 Motorcraft parts ...160, 168 194...
... ...101 Load limits ...89 Locks autolock ...28 Lubricant specifications ...170-171 Lug nuts ...79 Luggage compartment opening ...142 Luggage compartment liner remove/install ...143 M Manual transmission ...102 fluid capacities ...169 lubricant specifications ...171 reverse ...103 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) ...26 Motorcraft parts ...160, 168 194...
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... ...80 snow tires and chains ...89 terminology ...67 tire grades ...67 treadwear ...66, 84 Towing ...89, 94 recreational towing ...94 trailer towing ...89, 94 Transmission lubricant specifications ...170 manual operation ...102 Trunk remote release ...31 Turn signal ...22 V Vehicle dimensions ...171 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...174 Vehicle loading ...89 ...147 Water, Driving through ...103 Windows power ...26 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid ...147 operation ...24 replacing wiper blades ...24 196 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... ...80 snow tires and chains ...89 terminology ...67 tire grades ...67 treadwear ...66, 84 Towing ...89, 94 recreational towing ...94 trailer towing ...89, 94 Transmission lubricant specifications ...170 manual operation ...102 Trunk remote release ...31 Turn signal ...22 V Vehicle dimensions ...171 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...174 Vehicle loading ...89 ...147 Water, Driving through ...103 Windows power ...26 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid ...147 operation ...24 replacing wiper blades ...24 196 2005 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)