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...structural damage, loss of the driver's door. If you have the load capacity to 1,000 lb (454 kg) gross trailer weight with the Shelby GT500; it is on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of 100 lb (45 kg). ...on the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the tongue. 195 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of towing a trailer up to transport ...
...structural damage, loss of the driver's door. If you have the load capacity to 1,000 lb (454 kg) gross trailer weight with the Shelby GT500; it is on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of 100 lb (45 kg). ...on the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the tongue. 195 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of towing a trailer up to transport ...
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...cause leakage and lead to an authorized dealer. WARNING: Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. 285 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Take your vehicle to fuel spray and fire. For Shelby fuel filter requirements, ...see the Shelby GT500 Supplement. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. When...
...cause leakage and lead to an authorized dealer. WARNING: Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. 285 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Take your vehicle to fuel spray and fire. For Shelby fuel filter requirements, ...see the Shelby GT500 Supplement. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. When...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... with an octane rating of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to your warranty. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use "Regular" unleaded gasoline because it may not be necessary to add any...If you have not been approved for vehicles designed to become more pronounced. For Shelby GT500 octane requirements, see your engine and could cause damage to the engine. It should ... recommendations (5.0L V8 engine) Your vehicle will take a few seconds longer than normal. 290 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that ...
... with an octane rating of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to your warranty. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use "Regular" unleaded gasoline because it may not be necessary to add any...If you have not been approved for vehicles designed to become more pronounced. For Shelby GT500 octane requirements, see your engine and could cause damage to the engine. It should ... recommendations (5.0L V8 engine) Your vehicle will take a few seconds longer than normal. 290 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that ...
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... 87 octane 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 Coil on first pulley groove closest to engine. 2. Short drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 1 • 3.7L V6 engine 2 308 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Long drivebelt is on plug 0.049-0.053 inch (1.25-1.35 mm) 11.0:1 For Shelby...
... 87 octane 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 Coil on first pulley groove closest to engine. 2. Short drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 1 • 3.7L V6 engine 2 308 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Long drivebelt is on plug 0.049-0.053 inch (1.25-1.35 mm) 11.0:1 For Shelby...
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... You should perform the oil change interval at the designated intervals. Reset your vehicle is your vehicle. Note: On Shelby GT500 models, your continuing satisfaction. It is equipped with a message center which determines the proper oil change as indicated by the ... interval can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. The message center will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the instrument cluster message center. refer to your last oil change service intervals. 319 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...
... You should perform the oil change interval at the designated intervals. Reset your vehicle is your vehicle. Note: On Shelby GT500 models, your continuing satisfaction. It is equipped with a message center which determines the proper oil change as indicated by the ... interval can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. The message center will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the instrument cluster message center. refer to your last oil change service intervals. 319 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...
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...needed. Your oil change as indicated by the instrument cluster message center. refer to indicate when an oil change service intervals. 325 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative, you should perform the...) from your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message is equipped with this feature. Note: On Shelby GT500 models, your Shelby GT 500 supplement for oil change is NOT equipped with a message center which determines the proper oil change ....
...needed. Your oil change as indicated by the instrument cluster message center. refer to indicate when an oil change service intervals. 325 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative, you should perform the...) from your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message is equipped with this feature. Note: On Shelby GT500 models, your Shelby GT 500 supplement for oil change is NOT equipped with a message center which determines the proper oil change ....
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...your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change interval - refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter (except Shelby GT500 which does not have this feature). Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 6 months Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)... - Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel. 334 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Change manual transmission fluid. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Scheduled Maintenance Guide ...
...your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change interval - refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter (except Shelby GT500 which does not have this feature). Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 6 months Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)... - Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel. 334 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Change manual transmission fluid. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Scheduled Maintenance Guide ...
Shelby GT500 Supplement 1st Printing
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Table of Contents Introduction Welcome Breaking-in your vehicle 3 3 4 Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features Driving your Shelbyா GT500ா AdvanceTrac Driving through water Ground clearance Washing your vehicle 5 9 10 10 11 11 Chassis Wheels Wheel lug nut torque Tire information 12 12 13 14 Roadside Emergencies Wrecker towing 18 18 Maintenance Engine oil Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities 22 23 28 29 30 Warranty Coverage 34 1 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Table of Contents Introduction Welcome Breaking-in your vehicle 3 3 4 Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features Driving your Shelbyா GT500ா AdvanceTrac Driving through water Ground clearance Washing your vehicle 5 9 10 10 11 11 Chassis Wheels Wheel lug nut torque Tire information 12 12 13 14 Roadside Emergencies Wrecker towing 18 18 Maintenance Engine oil Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities 22 23 28 29 30 Warranty Coverage 34 1 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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...identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to your decision to the SVT family! This supplement complements your Shelby GT500, please call the Ford Performance Info Center at the heart of the driving experience. If there are confident that the driver enjoys not only... our dedication to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will provide many miles of an SVT product is at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788). 3 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) By referring to deliver a comprehensive, complete vehicle, sweating the details such as...
...identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to your decision to the SVT family! This supplement complements your Shelby GT500, please call the Ford Performance Info Center at the heart of the driving experience. If there are confident that the driver enjoys not only... our dedication to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will provide many miles of an SVT product is at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788). 3 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) By referring to deliver a comprehensive, complete vehicle, sweating the details such as...
Shelby GT500 Supplement 1st Printing
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... start/warm up cycles. not just a means of these conditions have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra and the Cobra R, the SVT F-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour, the SVT Focus, Ford GT, Shelby GT500, GT500KR and the F-150 SVT Raptor. If neither of getting from point A to ...customer delivery, full power will not be available. 4 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Alternate calibration Your Shelby GT500 power train control module (PCM) strategy...
... start/warm up cycles. not just a means of these conditions have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra and the Cobra R, the SVT F-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour, the SVT Focus, Ford GT, Shelby GT500, GT500KR and the F-150 SVT Raptor. If neither of getting from point A to ...customer delivery, full power will not be available. 4 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Alternate calibration Your Shelby GT500 power train control module (PCM) strategy...
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Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features • 5.4L DOHC 32V Supercharged V-8 engine with intercooler - 550 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm, 510 lb-ft torque @ 4,250 rpm SAE certified • Low-... • Twin disc clutch • Anti-lock brake system • Front brakes: Brembo four-piston aluminum calipers with functional air extractors and rear decklid spoiler 5 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) forged aluminum wheels (standard) • P255/40ZR-19 front, P285/35ZR-19 rear Goodyear F1 tires (standard) •...
Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features • 5.4L DOHC 32V Supercharged V-8 engine with intercooler - 550 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm, 510 lb-ft torque @ 4,250 rpm SAE certified • Low-... • Twin disc clutch • Anti-lock brake system • Front brakes: Brembo four-piston aluminum calipers with functional air extractors and rear decklid spoiler 5 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) forged aluminum wheels (standard) • P255/40ZR-19 front, P285/35ZR-19 rear Goodyear F1 tires (standard) •...
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... 1. (Upshift): Set for more information. • Unique instrument cluster with sport mode specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features • Limited slip rear differential w/ 3.55 rear axle ratio (3.73 rear axle ratio included on the optional performance ... plates SHELBY GT500 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Upshift Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual transmission gear to maximize fuel economy. Refer to the Driving section in your Owner's Guide for maximum fuel economy 2. SVT: Performance shift indicator 6 2011 05+ Mustang (197) ...
... 1. (Upshift): Set for more information. • Unique instrument cluster with sport mode specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features • Limited slip rear differential w/ 3.55 rear axle ratio (3.73 rear axle ratio included on the optional performance ... plates SHELBY GT500 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Upshift Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual transmission gear to maximize fuel economy. Refer to the Driving section in your Owner's Guide for maximum fuel economy 2. SVT: Performance shift indicator 6 2011 05+ Mustang (197) ...
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Press SETUP repeatedly until PRESS RESET TO SET SHIFTPOINT appears in increments of 100 rpm. 7 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Press RESET to choose between SHIFTTONE ON/OFF. When the SHIFTLAMP is set to choose between SHIFTLAMP ON/OFF. ... feature, first bring the vehicle to the next highest gear at an engine rpm specified by the driver. The SVT symbol is reached. Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features Performance shift indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a programmable performance shift indicator.
Press SETUP repeatedly until PRESS RESET TO SET SHIFTPOINT appears in increments of 100 rpm. 7 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Press RESET to choose between SHIFTTONE ON/OFF. When the SHIFTLAMP is set to choose between SHIFTLAMP ON/OFF. ... feature, first bring the vehicle to the next highest gear at an engine rpm specified by the driver. The SVT symbol is reached. Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features Performance shift indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a programmable performance shift indicator.
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...Fuel/Boost/Temp/Oil pressure gauges in white and the tachometer in increments of the performance shift indicator settings. Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features 5. Unique instrument cluster lighting Your vehicle is turned to on how to set the instrument cluster display ...ignition is equipped with a unique instrument cluster color display. The performance shift indicator feature functions independently of the Owner's Guide. 8 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) For instructions on or start and will still fuel economy upshift indicator illuminate when ...
...Fuel/Boost/Temp/Oil pressure gauges in white and the tachometer in increments of the performance shift indicator settings. Shelbyா GT500ா Unique Features 5. Unique instrument cluster lighting Your vehicle is turned to on how to set the instrument cluster display ...ignition is equipped with a unique instrument cluster color display. The performance shift indicator feature functions independently of the Owner's Guide. 8 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) For instructions on or start and will still fuel economy upshift indicator illuminate when ...
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...floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it is normal. 9 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Press the clutch pedal to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction. Failure to ...use the clutch pedal to the transmission. Make sure the parking brake is fully depressed. Your vehicle is equipped with your Shelbyா GT500ா MANUAL 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION OPERATION Using the Clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch ...
...floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it is normal. 9 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Press the clutch pedal to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction. Failure to ...use the clutch pedal to the transmission. Make sure the parking brake is fully depressed. Your vehicle is equipped with your Shelbyா GT500ா MANUAL 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION OPERATION Using the Clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch ...
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... system intervention than the bottom of the wheel rims. Water may enter through deep or standing water. Driving your Shelbyா GT500ா Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating Shift from: 9 mph (14 km/h) 18...calibrated for superior performance. DRIVING YOUR SHELBY GT500 THROUGH WATER The Ford Shelby GT500 has aerodynamic devices attached to the underbody designed to help control airflow for the GT500's unique performance characteristics. Damage caused by the warranty. 10 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (...
... system intervention than the bottom of the wheel rims. Water may enter through deep or standing water. Driving your Shelbyா GT500ா Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating Shift from: 9 mph (14 km/h) 18...calibrated for superior performance. DRIVING YOUR SHELBY GT500 THROUGH WATER The Ford Shelby GT500 has aerodynamic devices attached to the underbody designed to help control airflow for the GT500's unique performance characteristics. Damage caused by the warranty. 10 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (...
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... by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the striped surfaces or stripe edges. 11 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WASHING YOUR SHELBY GT500 Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash due to reduce the risk of low vehicle ground... the floor. Do not use caution when approaching curbs/curb stops from the front and rear as vehicle damage will occur. Driving your Shelbyா GT500ா GROUND CLEARANCE Because of vehicle damage.
... by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the striped surfaces or stripe edges. 11 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WASHING YOUR SHELBY GT500 Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash due to reduce the risk of low vehicle ground... the floor. Do not use caution when approaching curbs/curb stops from the front and rear as vehicle damage will occur. Driving your Shelbyா GT500ா GROUND CLEARANCE Because of vehicle damage.
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...to optimize the driving dynamics you expect in snow/ice conditions. • The Shelby GT500 optional P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear directional tires were designed for performance...wear and induce tire noise. • Do not use of any type of your vehicle. Ford does not recommend using the original equipment tires when temperatures drop to the standard equipment tires under...your vehicle. • For tire pressures, see the placard located on the B-pillar inside the driver's door. 14 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) x 9.5 in . front, 20 in . x 9.5 in ....
...to optimize the driving dynamics you expect in snow/ice conditions. • The Shelby GT500 optional P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear directional tires were designed for performance...wear and induce tire noise. • Do not use of any type of your vehicle. Ford does not recommend using the original equipment tires when temperatures drop to the standard equipment tires under...your vehicle. • For tire pressures, see the placard located on the B-pillar inside the driver's door. 14 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) x 9.5 in . front, 20 in . x 9.5 in ....
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...winter or all models. If you can only rotate the tires side to rear. Tire rotation Because your Shelby GT500 should be used with a "V" speed rating and a 93 load index and 18 in these wheels will ... operating your vehicle above posted speed limits while using winter tires. Please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788) for directional tires. The tires on your vehicle is not ...providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 16 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) You must be rotated every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
...winter or all models. If you can only rotate the tires side to rear. Tire rotation Because your Shelby GT500 should be used with a "V" speed rating and a 93 load index and 18 in these wheels will ... operating your vehicle above posted speed limits while using winter tires. Please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788) for directional tires. The tires on your vehicle is not ...providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 16 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) You must be rotated every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
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Rear lift towing is not recommended, as vehicle damage may occur. 20 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Wheel Lift When towing the Shelby GT500, for front loading, the front tires must be 16 in. (41 cm) higher than the rear.
Rear lift towing is not recommended, as vehicle damage may occur. 20 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Wheel Lift When towing the Shelby GT500, for front loading, the front tires must be 16 in. (41 cm) higher than the rear.