Ford GT 2018 Owner's Manual

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2018 FORD GT OWNER’S MANUAL
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Part Number: 201711 20171113184048
Introduction
About This Manual...........................................5
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
Data Recording..................................................7
California Proposition 65...............................9
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Replacement Parts
Recommendation......................................10
Special Notices................................................10
Mobile Communications
Equipment......................................................11
Ford Performance...........................................12
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................13
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Unique Features..............................................15
Child Safety
General Information.......................................17
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Booster Seats..................................................22
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................26
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime.............................................................28
Seatbelt Reminder........................................29
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................31
Seatbelt Extension.........................................31
Personal Safety System
Personal Safety System™..........................32
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation...................................33
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Side Airbags......................................................37
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........37
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Airbag Disposal...............................................39
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................40
Remote Control...............................................41
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control...........................................................45
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................46
Opening the Doors........................................48
Emergency Door Release............................49
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................50
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................51
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................52
Audio Control...................................................53
Voice Control....................................................53
Cruise Control..................................................53
Information Display Control.......................54
Drive Mode Control.......................................54
Wiper and Washer Control.........................54
Lighting Control..............................................54
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................56
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................57
Windshield Washers......................................57
Lighting
General Information.....................................58
Lighting Control..............................................58
Autolamps........................................................59
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................59
Daytime Running Lamps............................59
Direction Indicators.......................................60
Interior Lamps.................................................60
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows...............................................61
Global Opening................................................61
Exterior Mirrors................................................62
Interior Mirror...................................................62
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................63
Warning Lamps and Indicators................65
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............69
Information Displays
General Information......................................70
Information Messages..................................73
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................80
Automatic Climate Control.........................81
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................83
Cabin Air Filter.................................................85
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................86
Manual Seats..................................................86
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................88
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders.....................................................89
Map Pockets....................................................89
Under Seat Storage......................................89
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.....................................90
Keyless Starting.............................................90
Steering Wheel Lock......................................91
Starting the Engine.........................................91
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................94
Fuel Quality......................................................94
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................95
Running Out of Fuel......................................95
Refueling...........................................................96
Fuel Consumption.........................................98
Emission Control System...........................99
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................102
Catalytic Converter......................................103
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................106
Brakes
General Information......................................111
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.............................................................111
Electric Parking Brake...................................112
Hill Start Assist...............................................114
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Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................115
Using Stability Control................................116
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera........................................119
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................121
Using Cruise Control.....................................121
Driving Aids
Steering.............................................................122
Drive Mode Control......................................122
Load Carrying
Rear Under Hatch Storage........................128
Load Limit........................................................128
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................133
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......133
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................134
Driving Through Water................................134
Floor Mats........................................................135
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................136
Hazard Flashers............................................136
Fuel Shutoff....................................................136
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................137
Post-Crash Alert System...........................138
Transporting the Vehicle............................138
Towing Points................................................139
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............140
In California (U.S. Only)..............................141
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................141
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................142
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.........................................................143
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................144
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................144
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only).............................................................145
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................146
Changing a Fuse...........................................155
Maintenance
General Information.....................................157
Opening and Closing the Hood...............157
Under Hood Overview................................160
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................161
Engine Oil Check............................................161
Engine Coolant Check................................162
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................166
Brake Fluid Check.........................................166
Power Steering Fluid Check......................167
Washer Fluid Check.....................................167
Fuel Filter.........................................................167
Changing the 12V Battery..........................168
Checking the Wiper Blades......................169
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................169
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................170
Changing a Bulb.............................................171
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................171
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................172
Cleaning Products.........................................172
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Cleaning the Exterior....................................172
Waxing..............................................................174
Cleaning the Engine.....................................174
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................175
Cleaning the Interior.....................................175
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.........................176
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................176
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................177
Cleaning the Wheels....................................177
Vehicle Storage..............................................178
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................180
Tire Care..........................................................186
Using Summer Tires....................................198
Using Snow Chains.....................................198
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........198
Changing a Road Wheel...........................202
Driving at High Speed................................202
Technical Specifications...........................203
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications................................204
Motorcraft Parts..........................................205
Vehicle Dimensions....................................206
Vehicle Identification Number................207
Vehicle Certification Label.......................208
Transmission Code Designation............208
Capacities and Specifications...............209
Audio System
Audio Unit........................................................212
USB Port...........................................................212
SYNC 3
General Information....................................213
Home Screen.................................................223
Using Voice Recognition...........................224
Entertainment..............................................230
Phone...............................................................234
Navigation......................................................239
Apps..................................................................247
Settings...........................................................248
SYNC 3 Troubleshooting......................259
Accessories
Accessories.....................................................273
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information........274
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........275
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................276
Scheduled Maintenance Record............277
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................288
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford Performance. If you have owned a Ford Performance vehicle before, welcome back. If this is your first Ford Performance vehicle, welcome to the family. We are confident that our dedication to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will provide you with many miles of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving.
We strive to build engaging vehicles that involve the driver in every aspect of the driving experience. Although performance is at the heart of every Ford Performance vehicle, we go further. Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive, complete vehicle, paying close attention to the smallest details such as the sound of the exhaust, the quality of the interior materials and the functionality and the comfort of the seats, to make sure that you enjoy not only exceptional performance but an outstanding driving environment as well. In this vehicle, we express this philosophy through the use of lightweight materials, a sophisticated powertrain and outstanding chassis dynamics and aerodynamics.
This manual provides information specific to your Ford GT. By referring to this manual, you can identify those features, controls and specifications unique to your new Ford GT.
To assist you with any questions or concerns regarding your vehicle, we established the Ford GT Concierge. Contact your Ford GT Concierge at the number listed if you need assistance.
Ford GT Concierge Phone Numbers
Phone numberMarket
0800-802632Austria
0800-795-45Belgium
1-800-210-5795Canada
400-120-9152China
0805-080272France
0800-182-4992Germany
1-800-901-591Ireland
800-789-771Italy
+853-62621460Macau
1-800-210-5795Mexico
0-800-022-2286Netherlands
800-844-7834Saudi Arabia
900-839249Spain
020-889-877Sweden
0800-890-079Switzerland
8000-35703061United Arab Emir-
ates
0800-014-8400United Kingdom
1-800-210-5795United States
All other countries should use 001-313-427-8617.
Note: Please be advised that international calls may be subject to carrier fees.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
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Brake system
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Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Cabin air filter
Child seat tether anchor
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Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
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Flammable
Front airbag
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
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Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
E231158
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
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Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or with other information we may have about you, (for example, your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used to provide services to you, personalizing your experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC 3 (page 213).
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Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and
How fast the vehicle was traveling;
and
Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: Event data recorder data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data recorder, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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Note: Including to the extent that any
law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC 3 (page 213).
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicles current location, travel direction, and speed (vehicle travel information), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC 3
(page 213).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNINGS
Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.
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For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-
ouswaste/perchlorate

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owners Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford Warranty may not cover damage caused to your vehicle as a result of failed non-Ford parts. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers, see the Ford GT Warranty Guide provided to you along with your Owners Manual.
Additional Warranty Information
Your vehicle's warranty information is covered in its entirety in the Ford GT Warranty Guide. You can obtain warranty service for your vehicle at a certified Ford GT Service dealer. If you need assistance locating an authorized dealer, please contact your Ford GT Concierge at 1-800-210-5795.
We design and build our vehicles for our customers to drive as delivered from the factory. The Ford GT Warranty Guide discusses vehicle use and the installation of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty coverage. See the Ford GT Warranty Guide for complete information.
Special Instructions
WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
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WARNINGS
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
WARNING
Do not connect wireless plug-in
devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain access to vehicle data and impair the performance of safety related systems. Only allow repair facilities that follow our service and repair instructions to connect their equipment to the data link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Certified Ford GT Service Dealer
All occurrences of authorized dealer in this manual are references to dealers who are certified to work on the Ford GT. Not all dealers have this certification. To locate a certified Ford GT Service dealer, contact your Ford GT Concierge at 1-800-210-5795.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.
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FORD PERFORMANCE

Welcome to the Ford Performance family! Performance and racing are deeply
embedded in Fords DNA, dating back to October 10, 1901 when Henry Ford won his first race against Alexander Winton, Americas greatest racer at the time. Henry Ford founded Ford Motor Company 18 months later with capital raised on the back of this remarkable upset victory.
Today, that spirit of passion, innovation and performance lives on through Ford Performance. Established in 2015, the companys performance teams -- Ford Special Vehicle Team (United States), Team RS (Europe), Ford Performance
(Australia) and Ford Racing (United States) – have unified under the mission to create the worlds leading performance vehicles, parts, accessories and experiences for enthusiasts. This includes accelerating the development of advanced aerodynamics, lightweighting, electronics, powertrain performance, fuel efficiency and other technologies that can be applied across Fords product portfolio.
We are proud and passionate about what we do and we look forward to a long and exciting relationship with you. Thank you for choosing Ford Performance!
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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
For details about Ford Motor Company's sustainability progress and initiatives visit:
Web Address
www.sustainability.ford.com
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 58).A Left direction indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 60).B Left paddle shifter. See Automatic Transmission (page 106).C Drive mode control. See Drive Mode Control (page 122).D High beam switch. See Lighting Control (page 58).E Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 63).F Windshield washers. See Windshield Washers (page 57).G Windshield wipers. See Windshield Wipers (page 57).H Right paddle shifter. See Automatic Transmission (page 106).I Right direction indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 60).J Audio on and off button. See Audio Unit (page 212).K SYNC 3. See General Information (page 213).L
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Climate controls. See Automatic Climate Control (page 81). See Manual Climate Control (page 80).
M
Media hub. See USB Port (page 212).N Menu and voice control. See Voice Control (page 53).O Audio control. See Audio Control (page 53).P Horn.Q Audio control. See Audio Control (page 53).R Cruise control. See Using Cruise Control (page 121).S

UNIQUE FEATURES

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Vehicle Structure
Carbon fiber tub and body shell.
Aluminum structure fore and aft of tub.
Steel roll cage integrated into the tub.
Powertrain
Mid-engine 3.5L Twin Turbo EcoBoost V6.
7-speed dual clutch automated manual transmission.
Chassis
Electronic/hydraulic controlled torsion bar front and rear suspension systems with ride height varied depending on drive mode.
Front end lift feature for driveway approaches and speed bumps.
Independent front and rear suspension with unequal length upper and lower control arms.
Carbon ceramic brake discs.
Brembo 6-piston front and 4-piston
rear calipers.
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20 in. x 8.5 in. forged alloy front wheels with 245/35R20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
20 in. x 11.5 in. forged alloy rear wheels with 325/30R20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Carbon fiber wheels available as an option.
Electronics and Vehicle Controls
Vehicle drive mode control with five settings.
Full LCD instrument cluster with customer selectable features.
Race inspired steering wheel with stalkless steering column.
Paddle shifters.
SYNC 3 including navigation system.
Single zone automatic temperature
control.
ABS, ESC (electronic stability control) and launch control.
Passive entry/passive start key system.
Exterior
Carbon fiber body panels including undertrays.
Active aerodynamic rear wing and front splitter.
LED headlamps and tail lamps.
Interior
Fixed seating positions.
Independently adjustable steering
column and pedals.
Carbon fiber, leather, and Alcantara interior surfaces.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
All children are shaped differently.
The recommendations for safety
restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child
WARNINGS
Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.
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Child Safety

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint
type
Child size, height, weight, or ageChild
Use a child safety seat
(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-
ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.
(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to
100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
child restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle seatbelt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips,
shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and
chest, and seat back
upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80
lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.
Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle.

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

Child Seats
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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 35 lb (16 kg) or less (generally age four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNINGS
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Depending on where you secure a
child restraint, and depending on the
child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, make sure occupants only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts:
Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that
seating position.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
Keep the buckle release button
pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child restraint and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.
Place the vehicle seat upon which the
child restraint will be installed in the upright position.
Put the seatbelt in the automatic
locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing the child restraint with combination lap and shoulder belts:
Note: Although the child restraint illustrated is a forward facing child restraint, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child restraint.
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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
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2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.
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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you pull the entire belt out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger seat. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).
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10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap
which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your child restraint for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle.
Once the child safety seat has been installed using the seatbelt, you can attach the top tether strap.
The tether strap anchor in your vehicle is in the following position (shown from top view):
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Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors:
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1. Route the tether strap through either opening in the seatback as shown.
2. Locate the anchor behind the passenger seat on the floor.
3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor.
4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your child restraint system has a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, we also recommend its use.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.

BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING
Do not put the shoulder section of the seatbelt or allow the child to put
the shoulder section of the seatbelt under their arm or behind their back. Failure to follow this instruction could reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt and increase the risk of injury or death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety restraint (generally children who are less than 57 in (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age 4 and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg).
Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat:
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Can the child sit all the way back
against their vehicle seat backrest with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion?
Can the child sit without slouching?
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Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?
Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?
Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.
Types of Booster Seats
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Backless booster seats
If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat backrest or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat backrest or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat.
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High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot
find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice.
Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips.
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If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions.

CHILD RESTRAINT POSITIONING

WARNINGS
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
WARNINGS
Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided
by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death.
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WARNINGS
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash.
Do not use pillows, books or towels to boost your child's height.
Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. They may
become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.
WARNINGS
Do not put the seatbelt under your child's arm or behind its back.
Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death.
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
Use any attachment method as indicated
below by X
Combined weight of
child and child
restraint
Restraint Type
Seatbelt onlySeatbelt and top
tether anchor
XUp to 65 lb (29.5 kg)
Forward facing child
restraint
XOver 65 lb (29.5 kg)
Forward facing child
restraint
Note: The child restraint must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Children must always be properly restrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash.
All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your seatbelt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
Each seating position in your vehicle
has a specific seatbelt assembly
made up of one buckle and one tongue designed to be used as a pair. Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Never use a single seatbelt for more than one person.
Seatbelts and seats may be hot in a
vehicle that is in the sunshine. The
hot seatbelts or seats may burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.
All seating positions in your vehicle have lap and shoulder seatbelts. All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their seatbelts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.
The seatbelt system consists of:
Lap and shoulder seatbelts.
Seatbelt pretensioner at the front
outboard seating positions.
Belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position.
· Seatbelt warning light and chime.
· Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator.
The seatbelt pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the seatbelts when activated. In frontal and near-frontal crashes, the seatbelt pretensioners may be activated alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags.

FASTENING THE SEATBELTS

The safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.
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1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a click and feel it latch. Make sure you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle.
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2. To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy
WARNING
Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten
your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.
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Pregnant women should always wear their seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort allows. Position the shoulder belt to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, have the seatbelts and associated
components inspected as soon as possible. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts and have vehicle sensitive locking mode. In addition, the front outboard passenger seatbelts have the automatic locking mode.
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