2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
2011 Ford Mustang Manual
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Chassis Operating at high speeds Your SVT vehicle is capable of high speeds and is equipped with tires rated for the vehicle's maximum speed, electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). Remember to drive safely, obey all traffic laws and only operate your SVT vehicle at high speeds at locations equipped and designed to do so safely. Before operating your vehicle at high speeds: • Ensure correct tire pressures (see Tires in this supplement). • Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage. Replace any damaged wheels or tires. • Do not operate your vehicle at high speeds with more than two passengers or while carrying cargo. Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control. Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N •m 1⁄2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Bolt size 13 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)