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Ferrari 575M Superamerica Owner's Manual

Summary of 575M Superamerica

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    Owner’s manual.

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    Introduction 3 service the information contained in this manual will help the driver to use the vehicle properly and to ensure it is kept in good working order. Carefully following the instructions contained herein will help you get the best results and satisfaction from your vehicle. We also recomm...

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    Introduction 4 abbreviations some descriptions and terms with particular meanings are to be found in this manual in an abbreviated form: a.C. - air conditioning abs - anti blockier system - anti- lock braking system for the wheels during braking asr - antriebs schlupf regelung - anti-skid regulation...

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    1 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    1 general vehicle keys .......................................................................................................... 8 alarm system ....................................................................................................... 8 identification plates ..............................

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    8 1 general alarm system the vehicle is equipped with an engine immobiliser system against theft attempts. Three radio controls are provided (1 red “master” and 2 black “slaves”) to activate/deactivate the system. Vehicle keys the vehicle is delivered with two identical keys that can be used for: - ...

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    9 1 general “pin code” a secret “pin code” (personal identification number) is assigned to each system. The “pin code” is confidential, and is given to the owner when the vehicle is delivered. The owner is responsible for safekeeping this code. The “pin code” can be used to deactivate the immobilise...

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    10 1 1 5 4 3 2 general identification plates 1 - steering column plate. 2 - chassis type and number. 3 - engine type and number. 4 - vehicle identification plate. 5 - assembly number plate..

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    11 1 1 2 3 4 5 general.

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    12 1 a b c d e general labels a - low beams homologation label. B - ece homologation label. C - lubricants label. D - paint code label. E - “unleaded fuel” label..

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    13 1 f g h i l m general f - “high voltage” label. G - anti-freeze label. H - battery master switch label. I - tyre pressure label. L - tyre pressure monitoring system label. M - oil level inspection label..

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    14 1 1080 2500 4550 970 12 77 1632 1586 1935 general dimensions and weights wheel base 2500 mm max. Length 4550 mm max. Width 1935 mm max. Height 1277 mm front track 1632 mm rear track 1586 mm kerb weight 1820 kg luggage compartment capacity 230 l.

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    15 1 general main engine specifications type f 133 g number of cylinders 12 - v 65° cylinder bore mm 89 piston stroke mm 77 piston displacement: cm 3 479 total displacement cm 3 5748 compression ratio 11,2 : 1 maximum engine speed rpm 7,500 max power (dir. 1999/99/ce) kw (hp) 397 (540) corresponding...

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    16 1 general transmission ratios gear ratios differential bevel gear pair ratio total transmission ratio (engine/wheel revolutions) 1 13 / 41 = 3.153 3.909 (11 / 43) 1 12.325 2 17 / 37 = 2.176 2 8.506 3 23 / 36 = 1.565 3 6.117 4 27 / 32 = 1.185 4 4.632 5 31 / 29 = 0.935 5 3.655 6 33 / 25 = 0.757 6 2...

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    17 1 general electrical system power supply voltage battery alternator starter motor 12 v fiamm 12v 75-80 ah 450a nippondenso 140 a nippondenso recommended lubricants and fluids parts to be refilled quantity fill with: ref. Page engine total system capacity 10 l oil level between “min” and “max” 2 l...

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    18 1 general parts to be refilled quantity fill with: ref. Page fuel tank 105 l unleaded fuel 95 n.O. Reserve 20 l air conditioning and heating system compressor 265 cc harrison - diavia “olio iso 135 rl 150” coolant 760 ± 30 g “r 134 a” windscreen washer and headlight washer fluid tank 7.5 l mixtur...

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    2 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    2 safety seat belts ........................................................................................................... 22 pretensioners ..................................................................................................... 23 child safety ........................................

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    22 2 safety seat belts introduction ferrari has designed and constructed this vehicle to offer the best possible performance for a road vehicle, ensuring maximum safety. The driver must respect and have the passengers carried observe the provisions of local legislation regarding the compulsory use o...

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    23 2 a safety pretensioners the pretensioners are activated in the event of severe head-on collisions. The belt will rewind a few centimetres just before the restraining action begins, thereby ensuring the proper fitting across the body. The pretensioner activation is indicated by the warning light ...

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    24 2 b safety • to properly protect children outside these limits, specific restraint systems with dedicated belts or accessories capable of adapting the child’s position to the vehicle’s seatbelts must be fitted. For installation and use of the child restraint systems, follow the instructions provi...

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    25 2 c b b a a safety airbag caution the airbag is not a substitute for the seat belts but increases their effectiveness. Correct use of the seat belts in combination with the airbag offers maximum protection in the event of a collision. Airbag system components the airbag system is composed of two ...

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    26 2 safety operation the airbags are controlled by an ecu that activates them in the event of a head-on collision with medium or strong impact. In the event that an impact (deceleration) exceeds the sensor calibration value, the electronic control unit sends an airbag activation signal. The airbags...

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    27 2 safety do not cut or tamper with the connectors of the airbag harness or on the airbag modules. Do not cover the steering wheel or the passenger side of the dashboard with adhesive tape or treat it in any way. Never remove the steering wheel. If necessary, this procedure should only be performe...

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    28 2 d e f safety the label d on the right-hand side of the dashboard, bears the airbag system expiry date. When this expiry date is approaching, contact the ferrari service network in order to have the system replaced. The labels e and f indicate the presence of the airbag system. Abs this is a saf...

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    29 2 safety if the abs is activated while braking, these adjustment phases will be repeated in cycles until the vehicle comes to a stop or the pressure on the pedal decreases. In addition, the system offers the following advantages: - driving stability (no skidding) even in the event of sharp brakin...

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    30 2 a safety when the system is active, the asr activation is signalled by the words asr active appearing in green on the multi- function display. The asr operates in combination with the suspension adjustment system: • when the “sport” mode switch is disabled, the asr activation supports stability...

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    31 2 safety caution the system can be reactivated by pressing button a on the upper part of the switch..

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    3 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    3 about your vehicle position of the main controls in the vehicle ......................................................... 34 instrument panel ................................................................................................ 38 doors .....................................................

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    34 3 about your vehicle position of the main controls in the vehicle.

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    35 3 2 1 4 12 13 5 6 8 9 10 11 7 3 14 15 16 17 about your vehicle ref. Control page 1 control switches/buttons 52, 58-61 2 adjustable central air vents 84 3 multi-function display scroll buttons 62 4 hazard light switch 57 5 alarm system led - passenger airbag deactivation warning light (optional) 7...

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    36 3 20 19 18 21 22 23 24 about your vehicle ref. Control page 18 horn control 58 19 exterior lights and direction indicator control lever 54 20 gearbox control lever “ down ” (*) 102 ref. Control page 21 multi-function display 45 22 gearbox control lever “ up” (*) 102 23 windscreen and headlight wi...

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    37 3 25 27 26 28 29 30 31 32 about your vehicle ref. Control page 25 electric seat adjustment 67 26 handbrake lever 66 27 external rear-view mirror adjustment control 73 28 internal door opening handle 51 29 door locking lever 51 30 driver’s seat position memory controls 69 31 luggage compa...

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    38 3 5 4 7 2 8 3 9 6 1 8 1 about your vehicle instrument panel 1 electronic speedometer 2 revolution counter 3 oil pressure gauge 4 oil temperature gauge 5 water temperature gauge 6 fuel level gauge 7 gear display (*) 8 warning lights 9 multi-function display (*) for versions with “f1” gearbox only..

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    39 3 1 1 a b c about your vehicle 1 - electronic speedometer indicates the driving speed in km/h or mph. Briefly press button a to view the total b or trip c mileage on the gauge. To reset the trip odometer, hold button a pressed down for at least 2 seconds..

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    40 3 2 3 d about your vehicle 2 - revolution counter indicates the engine rpm. 3 - engine oil pressure gauge the red warning light d indicates low oil pressure. In normal conditions, this light comes on before starting, in order to run a self-test. If a failure occurs, it turns on when the engine is...

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    41 3 4 e 5 f g 6 about your vehicle 4 - engine oil temperature gauge when the red warning light e comes on, it indicates that the water temperature is too high, that is, when the temperature exceeds 150 °c. In this case, reduce the engine speed immediately. If the temperature remains high, turn off ...

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    42 3 6 h 7 about your vehicle when less than 12 litres of fuel are left, the multi-function display remains on and the last bar h of the fuel level gauge starts flashing. 7 - gear display (for version with “f1” gearbox only) incorporated in the revolution counter; with the ignition key in position i...

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    43 3 about your vehicle 8 - warning lights if a failure warning light comes on while driving, have the necessary checks performed by the ferrari service network. In addition to turning on for a self-check before starting, the warning lights may illuminate in the following cases: abs while driving, t...

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    44 3 about your vehicle seat belts with the ignition key turned to position ii , when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. Alternator if there is a fault in the charging system. When the battery is insufficiently charged or overcharged (flashing). Engine control system malfunctioning while drivin...

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    45 3 about your vehicle if several warning lights turn on simultaneously failure of all braking systems “abs - ebd - asr” when all the warning lights shown turn on at the same time: caution danger of rear wheels locking due to malfunctioning of the electronic brake force distributor. Stop the vehicl...

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    46 3 about your vehicle clock it displays the time. It can be disabled with the multi-function button (see on page 64). If the battery is disconnected, the exact time will have to be reset using the multi- function buttons (see on page 64). Roof failure it signals a roof malfunction or indicates tha...

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    47 3 about your vehicle right-hand door open if the red symbol comes on, it means that the rh door is open or not properly closed. Roof operation it indicates that the roof has been operated or has stopped in an intermediate position with respect to its closed or open position. If driving faster tha...

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    48 3 about your vehicle displaying messages from the tyre pressure monitoring system the vehicle is equipped with a system that monitors the tyre pressure by means of special sensors secured inside the wheel rims, in position with the inflation valve. These sensors transmit a signal that is detected...

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    49 3 about your vehicle tyre pressure check request without indication of the wheel activated for a few seconds after the engine has started. It indicates a drop in pressure with respect to the last value stored. The system ignores which tyre is involved since it has not yet identified the position....

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    50 3 a b c about your vehicle system faulty the system does not respond or is defective. Have the system repaired by the ferrari service network. System temporarily not active appears when the system is temporarily unable to function. This may occur because of external electromagnetic interference o...

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    51 3 d e d e f g about your vehicle locking and opening the doors from the inside to lock/unlock both doors, use the “lock” lever d. When operating the handle e to open the door, the window moves down to its “target” position. When the door is closed, it will move back up until it meets the weather ...

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    52 3 a b about your vehicle power windows the power windows can only be used with the ignition key in position ii . Driver side power window press button a to move the window up or down. This button allows manual operation (partial opening/closing) or automatic operation (complete opening/closing): ...

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    53 3 a a about your vehicle steering wheel position adjustment both the height and depth of the steering wheel can be adjusted. • release the lever a by pulling it towards the steering wheel. Steering wheel levers when operating the left-hand lever, the exterior lights and direction indicators come ...

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    54 3 0 1 2 3 a about your vehicle position “3” (lever pushed forward): high beams on (the relative warning light also turns on). The high beams can only be turned on with the lever in position “ 2” . Direction indicators when operating the lever, the relevant warning light on the instrument panel tu...

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    55 3 b c 0 i ii about your vehicle windscreen and headlight wipers/ washer control lever operate the right-hand lever behind the steering wheel to activate the windscreen and headlight wipers/washer. They work only with the ignition key in position ii . The headlight washers only work with the low b...

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    56 3 a about your vehicle adjusting the intermittent speed: in position “ ”, rotate the lever to adjust the intermittent speed (clockwise = slower intermittent speed; anticlockwise = faster intermittent speed). Windscreen washer pull the lever towards the steering wheel a to simultaneously activate ...

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    57 3 a b c about your vehicle control switches and buttons hazard warning lights they are activated by pressing switch a. All of the direction indicators will start flashing simultaneously. These lights will operate with the ignition key in any position. Their activation is indicated by the symbol b...

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    58 3 d e about your vehicle horn control the horn is activated by pressing the sides of the upper spokes on either side of the steering wheel, in position with the horn symbol. Parking lights they are activated by pressing switch d. The position lights will be turned on. These lights will operate wi...

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    59 3 h f g about your vehicle asr deactivation button press button f to deactivate the asr system (always active upon starting); the symbol g appears on the multi-function display. When the asr system is enabled, activation of the anti-skid function is indicated by the words “asr active” (h) appeari...

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    60 3 i j l k about your vehicle rear fog lights these are activated, only when the high beams or low beams are on, by pressing button i. Their activation is indicated by the illumination of the warning light j. Caution use the rear fog lights only in poor visibility conditions. Caution independently...

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    61 3 m o n p about your vehicle heated rear window and external rear-view mirror defroster these are activated by pressing button m. Their activation is indicated by the illumination of the warning lights n and o. 30 minutes after activation, the control button will automatically be turned off. It i...

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    62 3 q s r about your vehicle the symbol q will appear on the multi- function display. The system will take a maximum of 20 minutes to complete the setting procedure with the vehicle in motion. If the difference in pressure between the wheels on the same axle exceeds 0.4 bar, the system will not cal...

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    63 3 t u s r about your vehicle within each specific area, briefly press the right-hand button s to make the following adjustments: • increase the instrument panel brightness • turn the clock on/off • increase the hours • increase the minutes. The programming mode is ended if no button is pressed fo...

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    64 3 v about your vehicle clock press the left-hand button r at length, then briefly press the same button again to turn off the time display v, selecting the option off. In this case, the clock will remain off even when the ignition key is then turned to position ii. To switch it on again, the proc...

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    65 3 0 ii about your vehicle ignition switch the ignition key can be turned to 3 positions: position 0 - stop engine off, key removable. When the key is even only partially extracted, the steering column is locked. The hazard warning lights and the parking lights can be turned on. To facilitate stee...

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    66 3 iii a b about your vehicle position iii - start caution never remove the key when the vehicle is moving! The steering wheel will lock on the first steer. Always remove the key from the ignition when you get out of the vehicle! Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Handbrake lever to e...

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    67 3 e d e c b a c a b about your vehicle seats caution never adjust the driver’s seat while driving, as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle. To release the handbrake, pull the lever slightly upwards and press the release button c. Lower down the lever fully keeping the button pressed....

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    68 3 c d e f about your vehicle the knob c on the backrest can be used to adjust the seat sides. The headrests d can be manually adjusted in height and inclination. Adjust the headrest to suit your height in such a way that the centre of the headrest is level with the nape and not the neck. Use the ...

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    69 3 1 2 m about your vehicle with the backrest in the correct position, the seat can be moved fully backward without touching the rear panel. The memorisation of a new seat position cancels the one previously stored with the same button. To recall one of the stored positions when the door is open, ...

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    70 3 g h a b about your vehicle • position the seat belt correctly. Do not use any objects (e.G., spring clips, locks, etc.) that hold the seat belt away from your body. Caution do not allow children to be held on a passenger’s lap using only one seat belt for both of them. “racing” type seats (opti...

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    71 3 c a d about your vehicle if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, when you turn the ignition key to position ii , the warning light c comes on. Unfastening the seat belts • push the release button d . • guide the belt latch a back to its rest position. Manual deactivation of the passenger-sid...

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    72 3 a a about your vehicle the key switch has two positions: 1) passenger airbag active: (position on ) instrument panel warning light off; it is prohibited to carry children on the passenger seat. 2) passenger-side airbag deactivated: (position off ) warning light a on; children can travel in the ...

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    73 3 c b about your vehicle external rear-view mirrors they can be electrically adjusted. Use the selector switches b to select the mirror (left-hand or right-hand) you wish to adjust. Use button c to adjust the mirror vertically or horizontally. The external rear-view mirrors can be manually folded...

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    74 3 b a c about your vehicle ashtray/cigarette lighter to access the ashtray or cigarette lighter, push the central console cover backward. To clean the ashtray a , remove it by pulling it upwards. Slide the cigarette lighter into place by fully pushing down the button b. After reaching the require...

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    75 3 a about your vehicle sun visors the sun visors can be lowered by moving them downwards. On the back of the sun visor there is a small map pocket. Glove compartment it is found on the dashboard, on the passenger side, and has a key lock, a. The glove compartment can be opened/ closed with the ig...

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    76 3 b about your vehicle the glove compartment is illuminated by an internal light b which comes on automatically when the lid is opened. Caution keep the glove compartment closed while driving. Rear glove compartment the panel behind the seats houses a glove compartment which can be opened simply ...

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    77 3 a b c b about your vehicle engine compartment lid opening to unlock the engine compartment lid, pull the lever a, on the left-hand side of the steering column. Disengage the lid retaining lever, b , found in the front, central area of the vehicle, by pushing it upwards. The lid is kept in the o...

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    78 3 a d e about your vehicle emergency opening if the lever a does not work, insert your hand through the fins of the front grille and push until the protective cap d is removed from its seat. Through the opening where the cap was removed, grip the ring e with your fingers and pull it downwards. Lu...

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    79 3 b about your vehicle closing using the grip on the inside, lower the luggage compartment lid until it touches the bodywork. Then press downward on the middle of the lid until you hear the lock click. Caution do not close the lid with force, slamming it on the body, so as not to damage the closi...

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    80 3 b c a about your vehicle fuel tank cap • unscrew the cap b , turning it anticlockwise and put it in its seat c. Always turn off the engine during refuelling. Take extreme care when removing the cap. Do not smoke or use open flames when refuelling; furthermore, inhaling vapours can be harmful. O...

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    81 3 e b d about your vehicle closing • screw the cap b back on tightly and close the fuel tank door. Make sure that the cord d does not hang out of the fuel tank door. Emergency opening if the button a does not work, the fuel tank door can be opened manually with the ring e , located on the right-h...

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    82 3 50 ˚c 110 170 bar 0 5 10 ˚c 60 100 140 6 7 4 3 4 3 3 2 2 1 8 5 about your vehicle air conditioning and heating system 1 fixed air vents for windscreen. 2 fixed air vents for side windows. 3 adjustable central and side vents. 4 air vents for foot area. 5 sun radiation sensor. 6 outside temperatu...

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    83 3 10 9 13 11 12 about your vehicle functions and controls 9 air conditioning control switch. 10 air distribution control. 11 temperature selection control. 12 fan speed control. 13 air recirculation switch. Air conditioning control switch released the air conditioner is on. The air is cooled and/...

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    84 3 a b about your vehicle manual position 0 turns the air conditioning off and permits only the intake of outside air when the vehicle is moving. Positions 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 allow selecting the air flow rate. Air recirculation switch released the air flow comes from the outside. When outside temperatu...

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    4 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    4 roof system description ............................................................................................. 88 controls and warning lights ................................................................................ 90 opening sequence ...................................................

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    88 4 roof system description the electrochromic glass roof with carbon fibre structure rotates on a single axis (revocromico tm ), shared with the luggage compartment lid and hinged to the bodywork. This system does not reduce luggage compartment space, also when the roof is open, since it is held i...

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    89 4 roof the system is controlled by an ecu which uses seven sensors positioned in strategic points. These sensors detect the open/ closed condition of the safety handle and of the locks on the windscreen upper cross member and on the luggage compartment lid. The operating logic of the system disre...

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    90 4 a a a roof controls and warning lights the safety handle a allows opening/ closing the locks that secure the roof to the upper cross member of the windscreen. Closing: lower the handle and rotate it clockwise (to the right) until it stops. After rotating the handle, tilt it guiding it to the re...

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    91 4 b open close c roof the toggle switch b allows opening or closing of the roof only when the ignition key is in position ii (ignition). Opening: push the toggle switch backward (roof movement direction). Closing: push the toggle switch forward. Keep it pressed until the operation has been comple...

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    92 4 e b open d roof the “roof unknown” condition is also activated if the ignition key is turned to position ii when the roof is not fully closed or open. This condition occurs also if the safety handle a is released. In this condition, the amber warning light d illuminates on the instrument panel....

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    93 4 f b close roof closing sequence • if the locks on the windscreen cross member are closed, open them by operating the handle a and check that the hooks f on the locks are open. If not, the amber symbol d is shown on the multi-function display and the buzzer sounds (see on page 92). • push the to...

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    94 4 g roof the red icon g with the words “press close” is viewed on the multi-function display only if the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12.4 mph) and the roof is not resting on the windscreen cross member. Emergency procedure if the system has switched to an “error” or “unknown” condition because...

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    95 4 roof closing and opening the roof manually this operation can be performed in any condition, with the ignition key in position 0 (stop); in this condition, the clutches are disengaged. Proceed as follows to close the roof. • guide the roof until it rests on the windscreen cross member. • close ...

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    96 4 1 b a roof adjusting the roof tint level the roof glass is “electrochromic”: this feature allows adjusting the roof transparency by transferring a small electric charge to the film-like cells between the two glass layers. The transparency can be set to six levels by means of a control on the ce...

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    97 4 c roof hook the rear side of the cover to the outer edge of the roof. Close the zippers c to completely open out the cover. When you want to store the cover back into the luggage compartment, open the zippers c and unfasten the buttons a from the roof pins. Fold the cover on the zippers and put...

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    5 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    5 driving your vehicle running-in ....................................................................................................... 100 before a trip .................................................................................................... 100 starting the system (“f1” gearbox ) ......

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    100 5 driving your vehicle running-in state-of-the-art production methods allow high precision in the construction and coupling of components. Nonetheless, the moving parts need to be bedded in, especially in the first hours of driving the vehicle. Engine and transmission avoid exceeding 5000 rpm fo...

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    101 5 a b driving your vehicle starting the system (“f1” gearbox ) when turning the ignition key to position ii, the gearbox display a is activated and all its segments come on as well as the relevant failure warning light, b , which will go off after a few seconds if no faults are found. The gear c...

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    102 5 r down up b driving your vehicle operation with the engine off (“f1” gearbox) once the “system starting” stage has been completed, the gear engaged will appear on the display: n (neutral) r (reverse) 1 (1 st gear) 2 (2 nd gear), etc. If the indication flashes (may also occur in n ) it means th...

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    103 5 driving your vehicle do not operate the system with the engine off, to prevent discharging the battery. Also avoid useless sequences of gear- shifting with the engine turned off, in order to prevent the “f1” system pump from overheating. When the driver’s door, engine compartment lid or luggag...

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    104 5 r driving your vehicle with the engine started, release the key, which will automatically return to position ii. If the engine does not start after turning the key to position 0 , wait for the gear display to go off and then repeat the entire procedure. If the engine fails to start after sever...

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    105 5 driving your vehicle if you allow the vehicle to move forward in n (e.G. On downhill stretches), when up is requested, a gear will be engaged in relation to the vehicle speed. For safety reasons, the system activates the buzzer and automatically shifts to n when, with the vehicle stationary, t...

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    106 5 down up driving your vehicle gearshifting (“f1” gearbox ) upshifting (up) use the right-hand up lever without releasing the accelerator pedal. An up shift request is not accepted if engagement of the requested gear will force the engine to run at low speeds (underrevving) or if an upshift is a...

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    107 5 driving your vehicle downshift due to engine underrevving • the system shifts down the gears “automatically”, if the engine runs below the minimum speed rate set at 1250 rpm. • the down shift request from the lever is ignored if gearshifting due to a too low engine rpm is already in progress. ...

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    108 5 d e b driving your vehicle in this case, the failure warning light b will illuminate and, before starting off again, the system (and the display as well) must be turned off and the “starting” procedure repeated. In any event, it is advisable to: • turn off the engine and the system keeping the...

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    109 5 auto driving your vehicle caution a downshift request from 6 th to 5th gear will be accepted only if the engine speed, with the 5 th gear engaged, is less than 3200 rpm. As the “low grip” mode can be activated at any time and the system limits the engine speed rate to 3200 rpm in all gears exc...

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    110 5 f driving your vehicle you can return to “normal” mode (or “ sport” if this mode was active) either by requesting a gearshift or holding the auto switch pressed down until the “auto” warning light goes off. When stopping the vehicle, if you request n , 1 st or r, this will not cause the system...

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    111 5 b driving your vehicle down shifts with the accelerator pedal released will have a braking effect bordering on skidding of the driving wheels on dry asphalt. Under racing-style driving conditions with gearshifts at high engine speed rates, double-clutching when up-shifting is performed automat...

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    112 5 1 3 5 2 r 4 6 driving your vehicle starting and warming up the engine (mechanical gearbox) before starting the engine, make sure that the alarm system and all electrical devices with high power absorption are turned off. • ensure that the handbrake is engaged. • put the gearshift lever into ne...

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    113 5 driving your vehicle • completely release the handbrake. • slowly release the clutch pedal while gradually accelerating. • then proceed to engage the other gears, fully depressing the clutch pedal and moving the gearshift lever into the next position. When shifting to a lower gear, do not to e...

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    114 5 driving your vehicle parking engage the handbrake, put the gearshift lever into 1 st , whether parking uphill or downhill, turn the wheels and turn off the engine (valid for all versions, both with mechanical and “f1” gearbox). As 1 st gear is the most reduced, it is more suited to use the eng...

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    115 5 driving your vehicle caution drunk driving, or driving under the influence of drugs or certain medicines is extremely dangerous for yourself and others. Travelling without your seat belt fastened increases the risk of serious injury and death in the event of a collision. Always make sure the s...

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    116 5 driving your vehicle driving in the rain rain and wet roads can cause hazardous situations. All manoeuvres are more difficult on a wet road as the tyres have significantly less grip on the road. This means that the braking distances increase considerably and road-holding decreases. Below is so...

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    117 5 driving your vehicle driving on snowy and icy roads below is some advice for driving in these conditions: - keep a very moderate speed. - keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front of you. - fit snow tyres approved for the vehicle. - given the poor grip, use the engine brake as much as po...

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    118 5 driving your vehicle driving styles do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary, either with the engine idling or running at a high speed: in these conditions, the engine warms up much more slowly and increases fuel consumption and emissions. Set off immediately after starting the...

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    6 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    6 in an emergency exhaust system overheating alarm devices ......................................................... 122 engine malfunction alarm devices...................................................................... 123 replacing the brake pads and discs ........................................

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    122 6 in an emergency exhaust system overheating alarm devices the vehicle is equipped with metallic-type catalytic converters. Caution to prevent serious damage to the catalytic converters, it is essential that only unleaded fuel be used. Do not park the vehicle over paper, dry grass or leaves, or ...

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    123 6 in an emergency engine malfunction alarm devices if the “engine check system failure” warning light comes on flashing or permanently when the engine is running, it means that there may be a fault in the engine or emission control system. The electronic system detects and isolates the error, pr...

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    124 6 in an emergency when the brake service icon illuminates on the multi-function display, it means that a wear limit (which is reset when the discs are installed) has been reached. This indication takes also the vehicle conditions of use into account (e.G., number of decelerations using the brake...

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    125 6 d b a c e f in an emergency emergency tyre repair and inflation kit in the event of a puncture or low pressure of a tyre, the kit can be used to repair and/or inflate the tyre sufficiently to continue the journey safely. The kit includes a replaceable cartridge a containing the puncture repair...

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    126 6 g d b a c e j h in an emergency • unscrew the valve cap of the punctured tyre and screw the union g for the transparent tube on the valve. • turn the ignition key to position ii so that the socket is powered, then activate the compressor by pressing the switch d. To inflate/repair the tyre suc...

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    127 6 1 2 2 1 close open a j h k in an emergency we recommend that you check the tyre pressure on the gauge when the compressor is off, in order to have a preciser reading. Do not activate the compressor for more than 20 minutes: risk of overheating! The compressor has been designed for inflation of...

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    128 6 a b c in an emergency • turn it clockwise until it fits snugly into place. • place the union g into its seat and fit the lever terminal part h onto the union j for the cartridge. Useful accessories as well as the tools supplied with the vehicle, the hazard warning triangle and fluorescent safe...

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    129 6 d f e f in an emergency warning • keep the spare wheel in perfect working order, checking it at regular intervals to ensure the inflation pressure is 4.2 bar. • it must only be used for short trips, in emergencies. • when the spare wheel is fitted, never exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h (50...

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    130 6 in an emergency caution if the jack is not positioned correctly, the vehicle could slip off. The jack supplied must only be used for replacing the wheels. • unscrew the five stud bolts completely and remove the wheel. • fit the spare wheel and screw the five stud bolts. • lower the vehicle and...

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    131 6 3 4 2 1 a d b c in an emergency to access the headlight bulbs, lift the engine compartment lid. 1 - high beam 2 - low beam 3 - position light 4 - direction indicator. Replacing the high-beam bulbs do not touch the halogen lamps with your hands; if this happens accidentally, clean the bulb with...

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    132 6 e f j h g in an emergency low beams caution the low beams use xenon light bulbs. These bulbs have a high voltage power supply. Avoid any operation with the ignition key in position ii. For replacement, contact the ferrari service network. For headlight beam aiming, contact the ferrari service ...

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    133 6 b c e d a f in an emergency replacing the taillight bulbs a - number plate lights b - position and stop light c - direction indicator light d - reverse light e - rear fog light f - auxiliary stop light. Set the battery master switch to off . When the operation has been completed, reconnect the...

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    134 6 h g i m l in an emergency replacing the taillight bulbs to replace a bulb, proceed as follows: • unscrew the retaining nut g and remove the cover h . • undo the two screws i that secure the bulb holder to the headlight. • remove the bulb holder l . • remove the bulb m turning it anticlockwise....

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    135 6 o n in an emergency replacing the number plate light bulb to replace a bulb, proceed as follows: • undo the two retaining screws. • remove the transparent cover n and replace the bulb, o , which is pressure fitted between the two contact clips. • refit the transparent cover and screw down the ...

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    136 6 a b c in an emergency replacing a fuse/relay when an electrical device is not working, check that the corresponding fuse is intact. A - fuse intact. B - fuse blown. If the fault is repeated, contact the ferrari service network. When replacing a fuse, always use fuses of the same amperage (same...

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    137 6 l m f e d c b a h g in an emergency location of the fuse and relay boxes a , b , c , d , e , f - fuses and relays inside passenger compartment, passenger side g - fuses and relays inside passenger compartment, driver side h , l , m - fuses and relays inside engine compartment symbol legend +30...

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    138 6 1 2 3 3 r8 r7 f12 f11 f8 f7 f10 f9 r6 r5 r12 r11 f18 f17 f14 f13 f16 f15 r10 r9 f31 f32 f33 f34 f27 f28 f29 f30 f23 f24 f25 f26 f19 f20 f21 f22 r16 r15 f40 f39 f36 f35 f38 f37 r18 r13 r24 r23 f52 f51 f48 f47 f50 f49 r22 r21 r20 r19 f46 f45 f42 f41 f44 f43 r18 r17 a b c d e f in an emergency • ...

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    139 6 in an emergency the box a contains the following fuses ( f ) and relays ( r ): ref. Amp. Use f7 10 right-hand high beam f8 15 right-hand low beam f9 10 left-hand high beam and high beam warning light f10 15 left-hand low beam and headlight washer activation switch f11 5 front right-hand and re...

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    140 6 in an emergency the box c contains the following fuses ( f ): ref. Amp. Use f19 15 +30 door lock f20 30 +30 driver’s seat f21 20 headlight washer pump f22 20 +30 power supply for second roof operating motor and luggage compartment lock motor f23 15 +30 driver’s seat and tyre pressure sensors f...

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    141 6 in an emergency the box e contains the following fuses ( f ) and relays ( r ): ref. Amp. Use f35 25 +15 windscreen wipers and washer f36 30 heated rear window and mirror defroster f37 5 r13-r5-r6 relay coils f38 5 +30 air conditioning compressor f39 7.5 +15 air conditioning and water pump unit...

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    142 6 4 g r4 r3 f6 f5 f2 f1 f4 f3 r2 r1 g in an emergency fuses and relays inside passenger compartment, driver side the box g is located inside the passenger compartment, on the driver’s side, at the bottom left, under the upholstery. To access the box, remove the left-hand motronic ecu covering pa...

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    143 6 6 7 8 5 9 h 10 l m m f2 m f4 m f1 m f3 m f6 m f8 m f5 m f7 l m in an emergency engine compartment relay the box h is located inside the engine compartment, near the hydraulic steering tank. To access the components, open the lid 5 . The box contains the following components: ref. Use 6 left-ha...

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    144 6 a a in an emergency the motronic ecu’s self-learning cycle works correctly when the intake air temperature is in the range 5 - 100 °c. After removing the battery from the vehicle or disconnecting it from the system through the battery master switch, when you reconnect it you must make sure, be...

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    145 6 in an emergency checking the battery the battery is positioned in the engine compartment. The vehicle is equipped with a battery with sealed energy circuit, that is maintenance-free. Caution the battery does not need refilling with distilled water or sulphuric acid. • periodically check that t...

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    146 6 a b in an emergency battery-charger (optional) upon request, the vehicle can come equipped with a special connector to connect a battery charger, in order to keep the battery charged and for emergency charging. For using the device, see the instructions contained in the kit. Towing the vehicle...

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    7 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    7 checks and maintenance maintenance .................................................................................................... 150 level checks...................................................................................................... 150 windscreen wipers.........................

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    150 7 checks and maintenance maintenance it is essential to always keep the vehicle in proper working order. This will help ensure its condition over time and may prevent malfunctioning caused by not following the maintenance schedule or careless use. All repair work on any component of the safety s...

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    151 7 a b c checks and maintenance engine oil to check the oil level, run the engine at idle speed for a few minutes (oil temperature above 70°c), then check the level immediately after you stop the engine. Proceed as follows: • check that the level is between the min and max notches on the dipstick...

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    152 7 max min d b a checks and maintenance hydraulic steering system oil the level check must be carried out with the engine warm, after having travelled at least 15 km, and with the vehicle parked on a flat ground. Remove the cap d from the tank in the engine compartment and check that the level is...

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    153 7 a checks and maintenance windscreen wipers and washer fluid the tank for the windscreen wipers and washer fluid can be accessed by lifting the luggage compartment lid. • lift the cap a and fill the tank with the recommended fluid (see the “recommended lubricants and fluids” table on page 17) u...

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    154 7 checks and maintenance wheels and tyres to ensure performance, endurance and the best tyre adjustment on the rim, it is important to comply with the following instructions for the first 200-300 km of use of new tyres: • avoid sudden acceleration; • avoid sharp braking and steering turns; • dri...

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    155 7 checks and maintenance regularly check the tread (minimum acceptable depth 1.7 mm ). The less tread depth, the greater the risk of skidding. Caution drive carefully on wet roads to reduce the risk of “aquaplaning”. Wheel alignment check and adjustment when you notice unusual wear of the tyres ...

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    156 7 checks and maintenance • the pretensioner requires no maintenance or lubrication. If immersed in water or mud, the pretensioner must necessarily be replaced. • the pretensioner must be replaced at the intervals indicated in the “maintenance schedule”. Cleaning the vehicle cleaning the exterior...

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    157 7 checks and maintenance caution when the vehicle has been washed, slightly depress the brake pedal at moderate speed before driving at normal speed, so that the brake discs and pads can be dried. In order to maintain the shine of the paintwork, polish it once or twice a year with the products r...

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    158 7 checks and maintenance if the vehicle is stored for long periods if the vehicle is not used for long periods of time, it is advisable to take certain precautions: • if possible, keep the vehicle on a level surface, in a covered and well- ventilated area; • keep the vehicle stationary by engagi...

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    8 general safety about your vehicle roof driving your vehicle in an emergency checks and maintenance table of contents.

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    8 table of contents.

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    162 8 table of contents abbreviations .................................... 4 abs ................................................ 28 adjusting the air vents...................... 84 adjusting the roof tint level .............. 96 air conditioning and heating system. 82 airbag...........................

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    163 8 table of contents glove compartment......................... 75 handbrake lever ............................. 66 hazard lights button........................ 57 headlight washer............................. 56 heated rear window and external rear- view mirror defroster button .......... 61 hor...

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    164 8 table of contents roof: controls and warning lights..... 90 roof: emergency procedure.............. 94 roof: system description.................. 88 running-in .................................... 100 safe driving ................................... 114 seat belts ................................

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    Specifications and equipment options of ferrari vehicles may vary because of specific legal and commercial requirements. Information in this publication is therefore not binding in any way. Ferrari reserves the right to make any modification to the vehicle models described in this manual, at any tim...