Nifty 2010 features
9/20/09, 06:47 PM
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Nifty 2010 features
Just a couple of nifty things I have noticed with the 2010 that my 06 didn't do.
I do have the auto-headlights so it may just be those so equipped:
The My Color gauges stay white in the day time instead of going to the set color when you turn on the headlights. I had noticed with my 06 that with some of the darker colors it was hard to see the gauges if you ran headlights in the daytime, like when raining.
The auto headlights come on with the wipers, I had other cars in the past that the headlights did not come on with wipers.
I just thought that these features were cool and didn't know about them until after I bought the car.
Anyone find anything else that has not been discussed and some may not know about?
I do have the auto-headlights so it may just be those so equipped:
The My Color gauges stay white in the day time instead of going to the set color when you turn on the headlights. I had noticed with my 06 that with some of the darker colors it was hard to see the gauges if you ran headlights in the daytime, like when raining.
The auto headlights come on with the wipers, I had other cars in the past that the headlights did not come on with wipers.
I just thought that these features were cool and didn't know about them until after I bought the car.
Anyone find anything else that has not been discussed and some may not know about?
9/23/09, 03:14 PM
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Supposely the wiper speed changes with vehilce speed. Also, after 1/2 mile you will get a warning if the turn signal is still on. And I think if there is a problem with a system the corresponding gauge in the dash will turn red.
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9/23/09, 03:32 PM
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The turn signal warning has been around since at least '05, same with the gauges turning red if there is a problem. Still cool features, but not new for 2010.
9/23/09, 08:46 PM
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9/23/09, 09:33 PM
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9/24/09, 06:13 AM
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9/24/09, 10:05 AM
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In the arm rest, the center portion (where your elbow and forearm can rest) the middle of it has a Gel underneath the leather for added comfort. 
Which is a night and day contrast over the 05-09 arm rest- in terms of comfort/material.
Which is a night and day contrast over the 05-09 arm rest- in terms of comfort/material.
9/24/09, 11:05 AM
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I do like how the wipers make three passes, then wait 5 seconds and make an additional pass when you wash the windshield. I think all Fords do this now but it's a really cool feature.
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9/24/09, 06:07 PM
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Here is another kewl thing I picked up from another Forum from a Ford engineer:
There is a way to display calibration data on your message center (display in your IP cluster)...
First, make sure the vehicle is off. Off-off: Key off and out of the cylinder, door opened and closed to reset accessory timers. Then, you have to hold the 'Setup' and 'Reset' buttons (above the headlight switch), then insert the key and turn the vehicle on (full ignition, not ACC), and release the buttons. The message center will display 'ENGINEERING MODE' and start with a gauge test. Pressing the 'Reset' button on the controls above the headlight switch will cycle you through a bunch of information on the CAN bus. Stuff like actual engine RPMs, actual coolant temp, fuel levels at each pump (there are 2 pumps since the fuel tank is saddle-shaped to accommodate the driveshaft), and a bunch of other stuff. To get out of engineering mode, turn the vehicle off. (Off-off, as defined above).
There is a way to display calibration data on your message center (display in your IP cluster)...
First, make sure the vehicle is off. Off-off: Key off and out of the cylinder, door opened and closed to reset accessory timers. Then, you have to hold the 'Setup' and 'Reset' buttons (above the headlight switch), then insert the key and turn the vehicle on (full ignition, not ACC), and release the buttons. The message center will display 'ENGINEERING MODE' and start with a gauge test. Pressing the 'Reset' button on the controls above the headlight switch will cycle you through a bunch of information on the CAN bus. Stuff like actual engine RPMs, actual coolant temp, fuel levels at each pump (there are 2 pumps since the fuel tank is saddle-shaped to accommodate the driveshaft), and a bunch of other stuff. To get out of engineering mode, turn the vehicle off. (Off-off, as defined above).
9/24/09, 06:49 PM
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I just tried it on my '06 and it does display some weird stuff, but nothing useful like RPM's or temps or anything. It's just useless software version info and stuff.
9/24/09, 07:05 PM
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For 2010 automatic GT, the gauge blinks red as well once you hit the redline but only when the driver is in the manual shift. It blinks through any or all of the 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear redlines. But when it's in D (drive) there are no blinks... Which makes sense.