Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2020 Supplement Manual page 23

If the clutch opens for temperature
mitigation, clutch capability should be
restored automatically after a brief period
of time. If drive capability is not restored
momentarily, stop in a safe location and
shut the vehicle off for 5-10 minutes. If
there are still transmission issues after
shutting the vehicle off, contact your
authorized dealer.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake: This
message acts as a warning that the
transmission fluid is beginning to overheat.
When a yellow warning appears in the
cluster, you may notice a decrease in
performance as engine torque limits itself
to help cool the transmission fluid.
Maximum torque limitation is indicated by
a red warning. The best way to quickly cool
the transmission fluid and restore full
performance is non-aggressive driving at
a constant speed between 40–70 mph
(65–112 km/h) in the highest available
gear.
Selectshift in Drive (D)
Provides a temporary manual mode for
performing more demanding maneuvers
where extra control of gear selection is
beneficial. For example, when towing or
passing another vehicle. This mode holds
a selected gear for a temporary period of
time depending on driver inputs like
accelerator pedal travel and the steering
wheel angle.
To prevent the engine from either running
at too low an RPM which risks stalling, or
at too high an RPM which risks engine
damage, Live in Drive automatically
downshifts and upshifts if the engine
speed is approaching idle or redline and
you have not shifted in time. Although Live
in Drive makes some shifts for you, it still
allows you to shift at any time if it
determines that there is no risk of damage
to the engine from lugging or over-revving.
Mustang (CZG) GT500, United States of America, Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package, enUSA, First-Printing
Transmission
• Pull and release (tap) the right paddle
to (+) to upshift.
• Pull and release (tap) the left paddle
(-) to downshift.
• Pull and hold both the right paddle (+)
and the left paddle (-) to temporarily
open the clutches. The transmission
remains in neutral (N) until you release
both paddles. When the clutches are
open, no engine power transmits to the
wheels and the vehicle can roll freely
unless you apply the brakes.
• Pull and hold the right paddle (+) to
exit Live in Drive and command the
transmission to sequentially upshift to
the maximum allowed gear.
• Pull and hold the left paddle (-) for the
lowest allowable gear. This is only
available in Normal and Sport drive
modes.
Note: Paddle icons appear next to current
indicated gear when in Live in Drive.
Note: When in Live in Drive and you quickly
press the accelerator pedal all the way
down, the transmission downshifts for
maximum performance when in drive (D).
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