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Ferrari F430 SPIDER Owner's Manual

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    Owner’s manual.

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    2 introduction the aim of this owner’s manual is to help you get the best value from your vehicle and to provide information on routine maintenance. We advise you to read it carefully before setting out. The owner's manual is an integral part of the vehicle and it must therefore always be kept on bo...

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    Introduction 3 spare parts when replacing parts or topping up with lubricants and fluids, we recommend you use original spare parts and the lubricants and fluids recommended by ferrari. The ferrari warranty is voided if original ferrari spare parts are not used for repairs. Chassis the chassis of th...

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    Introduction 5 1 - general information 2 - about your vehicle 3 - driving your vehicle 4 - in an emergency 5 - maintenance 6 - technical information 7 - table of contents.

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    1 - general information 7 identification and homologation data _____ 8 instruction plates ______________________ 9 main engine specifications _____________ 10 transmission ratios____________________ 10 performance _________________________ 10 consumption and co 2 emissions ________ 11 dimensions and...

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    8 identifi cation and homologation data identifi cation data: punched chassis number. summary plate with chassis type and number. punched engine type and number. assembly number plate. punched gearbox type and number. vehicle identifi cation. .

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    1 - general information 9 homologation plates: ece homologation. high beam homologation. instruction plates paint code plate. lubricants plate. fuel plate. antifreeze plate. .

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    10 plate. battery master switch plate. main engine specifi cations type f 136 e number of cylinders 8 - v 90° cylinder bore mm 92 (3.622 in.) piston stroke mm 81 (3.189 in.) total displacement cm 3 4308 (262.788 cu.In.) compression ratio 11,3 : 1 (*) max power: (2002/80b/ce) kw 360,3 (490 hp) co...

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    1 - general information 11 dimensions and weights wheel base 2600 mm (102.36 in.) max. Length 4512 mm (177.63 in.) max. Width 1923 mm (75.70 in.) max. Height 1214 mm (47.79 in.) front track 1669 mm (65.70 in.) rear track 1616 mm (63.62 in.) kerb weight 1450 kg (3196.67 lb.) consumption and co2 emiss...

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    12 rims and tyres wheel rims front rear spare wheel 7,5” j x 19” 10” j x 19” 3,5” j x 19” tyres tested by f errari (all tyres without air chamber) inflation pressure (cold) front rear front rear pirelli p zero rosso 225/35 zr19” 285/35 zr19” 2,2 bar (32,3 psi) 2,2 bar (32,3 psi) bridgestone potenza ...

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    1 - general information 13 “run fl at” tyres (optional) the vehicle can be fi tted with “run flat” tyres. This type of tyre has reinforced sidewalls which permit the vehicle to continue travelling at a moderate speed (80 km/h - 50 mph) for a set distance, even in the event of a puncture. Always comp...

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    14 recommended lubricants and fluids parts to be refilled quantity fill with: ref. Page engine total system capacity 10 l (2.2 imp.Gall.) helix ultra sae 5w-40 99-110 oil quantity between min and max 1,5 l (0.33 imp.Gall.) oil consumption (depending on driving conditions) 1,0 ÷ 2,0 l / 1.000 km gear...

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    2 - about your vehicle 15 keys _______________________________ 16 alarm system ________________________ 16 steering wheel controls _______________ 21 instrument panel _____________________ 29 warning lights _______________________ 32 multi-function display _________________ 34 dashboard controls ___...

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    16 key codes a code card is supplied with the keys. This card indicates the following: - the electronic code to be used for “emergency starting”; - the mechanical code for the keys, to be given to the ferrari service network in the case that you request duplicates of the keys. The code numbers shown...

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    2 - about your vehicle 17 1) if the code is recognized, the code warning light on the instrument panel goes off within a second, while the eobd warning light goes off after about four seconds once the ecu diagnostic cycle has been completed. In these conditions, the protection system recognizes the ...

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    18 if you make a mistake, turn the key to position 0 and repeat the operation from step 1. 1) read the 5-digit electronic code found on the code card. 2) turn the ignition key to position ii: at this point, the code and eobd warning lights stay on. 3) push and hold down the accelerator pedal. After ...

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    2 - about your vehicle 19 - the siren is disconnected - the car is moved. Should the siren beep twice when you activate the alarm system, this means that one of the doors or the luggage/engine compartment lid is not perfectly closed and therefore is not protected by the perimeter surveillance. Check...

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    20 if you accidentally activate the alarm during engine starting, the engine starts normally and the alarm siren will be activated after 30 seconds. To deactivate it, press the remote control button on the key. Replacing the radio control batteries if the corresponding function is not activated when...

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    2 - about your vehicle 21 steering wheel controls key switch start button driving mode switch horn control up gearshift lever (*) down gearshift lever (*) exterior lights and direction indicator control lever windscreen and headlight wiper/ washer control lever steering wheel adjustment lever (*) fo...

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    22 1 - key switch the ignition key can be turned to 2 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 steering wheel release, tu...

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    2 - about your vehicle 23 ( )“ice” mode this mode can be used when the road conditions are particularly slippery (snow, ice). When this mode is activated, the ice symbol will appear on the multi-function display for a few seconds and an acoustic signal will warn the driver that the driving mode has ...

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    24 race mode the race mode further enhances the already racing style performance of the vehicle. When this mode is activated, the race symbol will appear fi xed on the multi-function display. This selection is ideal for the race track. For use, see on page 76 . Deactivating the cst system ( ) select...

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    2 - about your vehicle 25 4 - horn control the horn is activated by pressing by the sides of the upper spokes on either side of the steering wheel, in position with the horn symbol. 5 - up gearshift lever (vehicles with f1 gearbox) pull the right-hand up lever towards the steering wheel to shift up....

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    26 operate the lever to activate: - the exterior lights: position 0 : lights off. Position 1 (lever turned by one click): position lights and number plate lights on (the relevant warning light also comes on) and the instrument panel is backlit. position 2 (lever turned by two clicks): low beams ...

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    2 - about your vehicle 27 - direction indicators the direction indicators work only when the ignition key is in position ii. The instant the lever is moved, the relevant warning light on the instrument panel also comes on. The lever returns to its central position when the steering wheel is straight...

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    28 - to adjust the intermittent speed: in position , turn the lever to change the intermittent speed: - clockwise = slower intermittent speed; - anticlockwise = faster intermittent speed. - windscreen washer: pull the lever towards the steering wheel a to simultaneously activate the windscreen washe...

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    2 - about your vehicle 29 instrument panel electronic speedometer rev. Counter oil pressure gauge oil temperature gauge water temperature gauge fuel level gauge gear display (*) warning lights display multi-function display (*) for versions with f1 gearbox only. 5 4 7 2 1 6 9 3 8 8.

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    30 1 - electronic speedometer indicates the vehicle speed. Odometer: briefl y press button set to display the total b or trip c mileage on the instrument panel. To reset the trip kilometres, hold button set pressed down for at least 2 seconds. Set 2 - rev. Counter indicates the engine rpm. Avoid...

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    2 - about your vehicle 31 4 - engine oil temperature gauge when the red warning light e comes on, it indicates that the temperature is too high, i.E. Above 155°c (311 °f). In this case, reduce the engine speed immediately. If the temperature remains high, turn off the engine and contact the ferrari ...

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    32 7 - gear display (for versions with f1 gearbox only) incorporated in the rev counter; with the ignition key in position ii, it displays the gear engaged. N - neutral r - reverse gear i - 1st gear 2 - 2nd gear 3 - 3rd gear 4 - 4th gear 5 - 5th gear 6 - 6th gear auto - automatic gearshift when the ...

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    2 - about your vehicle 33 engine control system malfunctioning while driving, to indicate a malfunction in the emission control system and in the ignition/injection system. It remains on for a self-check cycle from the instant the ignition key is turned to position ii until a few seconds following t...

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    34 multi-function display 9 - multi-function display incorporated in the instrument panel, its function is to diagnose and signal any faults; it may have the following colours: green = normal driving conditions red = when a fault occurs amber = when one of the available systems has been activated mu...

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    2 - about your vehicle 35 windscreen washer fl uid indicates that there is insuffi cient fl uid in the windscreen washer tank. Luggage and engine compartment lids open indicates that the luggage and engine compartment lids are open or not properly closed. Luggage compartment lid open indicates that ...

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    36 dashboard controls fuel fi ller cap fl ap opening button rear fog lights button heated rear window and exterior rear view mirror defrost button luggage compartment lid opening button multi-function buttons (mode, set) power window control car stereo system air conditioning and heating system cont...

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    2 - about your vehicle 37 1 – fuel fi ller cap fl ap opening button opening with the key in position 0, push the release button to unlock the access fl ap to the fuel fi ller cap. Unscrew the cap a turning it anticlockwise and hang it on the dedicated hook b . Caution: it is perfectly normal if air ...

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    38 2 – rear fog lights button when the button is pressed, the rear fog lights are turned on only if the high beams or low beams are on. The relevant warning light on the instrument panel comes on to indicate that they have been turned on. Use the rear fog lights only in poor visibility conditions. 3...

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    2 - about your vehicle 39 the lid is held open by two gas struts. The luggage compartment is illuminated by a courtesy light. Closing lower the lid until it is closed and press down near the lock until you hear it click in place. Always check that the lid is closed properly to prevent it from openin...

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    40 same button. Four options are available: - adjusting the instrument panel brightness - switching the clock on/off - setting the hours - setting the minutes. Within each specifi c area, briefl y press the right-hand button set to make the following adjustments: - increase the instrument panel brig...

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    2 - about your vehicle 41 be shown simultaneously on the multi- function display: time and cst deactivated symbol, low fuel symbol or race driving mode. Any other messages on the multi-function display will be shown according to the display sequence described earlier. 6 – power window control the po...

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    42 7 – car stereo system for use consult the instruction handbook contained in the bag on board the vehicle. The system is made up of the following components: • car stereo with removable front panel. • 2 woofer loudspeakers fi tted at the bottom of the door panels. • 2 tweeter loudspeakers fi tted ...

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    2 - about your vehicle 43 controls on the tunnel hazard lights switch parking lights switch external rear view mirror controls parking brake lever mechanical gearbox lever 12v power socket reverse gear engagement button (*) “automatic gearshift” function switch (*) l.C. Activation button (*) (*) for...

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    44 1 – hazard lights switch press the switch to turn on the hazard lights. All the direction indicators will start to blink intermittently at the same time, independent of the ignition key position. The relevant symbol will be shown on the multi-function display and the warning light on the instrume...

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    2 - about your vehicle 45 3 – external rear view mirror controls the rear view mirrors can be electrically adjusted. They can only be adjusted with the ignition key in position ii. To select the mirror you wish to adjust, operate the selector r (right-hand mirror) or l (left-hand mirror). To adjust ...

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    46 5 – mechanical gearbox lever for use of the gearshift lever see “starting and driving the vehicle (mechanical gearbox)” on page 71. 6 –12v power socket this socket can be used to power small electrical devices such as: cell phone, lights, vacuum cleaner and any other accessory with ...

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    2 - about your vehicle 47 locking and opening the doors from the inside both doors are locked by operating the small lever lock . When using the handle to open the door, the window will move down to its “target” position. When the door is closed, it will move back up until it meets the upper ledge. ...

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    48 lumbar support turn the knob c until the desired arching of the lumbar area has been reached. Side supports turn the knob d to obtain the desired width of the side supports. Backrest tilting operate the lever e to tilt the backrest forward. c e d electrically adjustable seat the seats can...

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    2 - about your vehicle 49 adjusting the headrest move the headrest e until the desired height has been reached. Once the desired position has been found, the headrest can also be reclined forward and backward. Adjust the headrest to suit your height in such a way that the centre of the hea...

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    50 being flung from the seat. In the event of more severe head-on collisions (up to 30° angle): in addition to the seat belts, the pretensioners intervene with a restraining action. In the event of an even more severe head- on collision up to a 30-degree angle with respect to the longitudinal axis o...

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    2 - about your vehicle 51 the risk of injury to persons and damage to things. • the exhaust gas generated by the running engine may be hazardous, especially when in closed spaces. As well as consuming oxygen, the engine discharges carbon dioxide, carbon oxide and other toxic gases. • the fuel is hig...

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    52 fastening the seat belts after properly adjusting the seat and headrest: • grip the buckle a , slowly pull the belt and insert the belt tongue into the buckle b (if the belt locks while you are pulling it out, let it wind back briefl y and pull it out again without jerking). • make sure that it h...

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    2 - about your vehicle 53 unfastening the seat belts • push the release button e . • guide the belt hooking tongue a back to its rest position. load limiting devices in the event of impacts at high speeds, with sharp deceleration, the load limiting device progressively releases the belt when the...

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    54 seatbelts must be fi tted. For installation and use of the child restraint systems, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the devices. On vehicles equipped with a passenger airbag deactivation device, do not fi t a rearward-facing child seat on the passenger seat if the airbag i...

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    2 - about your vehicle 55 airbag 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 head- on collision. Airbag system components the airbag system is composed of...

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    56 it is strictly prohibited to transport children in rearward-facing child seats if the passenger airbag is not deactivated. For passenger airbag deactivation on vehicles equipped with this device, see the next chapter. On vehicles not equipped with the manual airbag deactivation system, children m...

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    2 - about your vehicle 57 the led remains on until the passenger airbag is reactivated. When the passenger door is open, the key can be inserted or removed in both positions. Deactivate the passenger airbag only when you need to transport a child in a child seat and reactivate it at the end of the j...

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    58 ashtray/cigarette lighter to gain access to the ashtray or to the cigarette lighter, lift the cover backwards. To clean the ashtray, extract it by pulling it upwards. The cigarette lighter is turned on by pushing it fully in. After reaching the required temperature, the cigarette lighter is autom...

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    2 - about your vehicle 59 the pocket-change compartment on the front of the tunnel is only present on vehicles with f1 gearbox. Two map pockets are fi tted on the back of the seats to hold newspapers, magazines etc. Do not put bulky and/or sharp objects in the map pockets as this may hinder seat pos...

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    60 engine compartment lid opening • pull the release lever located on the door pillar, on the driver’s side. • lift the engine compartment lid. The lid is held in position by two gas struts. Closing • lower the lid until it is about 20 centimetres from closing, then let it drop. • always check that ...

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    2 - about your vehicle 61 air conditioning and heating system fixed air vents for windscreen. Fixed air vents for side windows. Adjustable central and side vents. Air vents for foot area. Sun radiation sensor. Outside temperature sensor. Passenger compartment temperature sensor. Air conditioning and...

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    62 air conditioning control switch released the air conditioner is on. The air is cooled and/or only dehumidifi ed according to the selected temperature. Pressed (stop) the air conditioner is off. However, heating is still enabled and will turn on according to the temperature set. Air distribution c...

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    2 - about your vehicle 63 air recirculation switch released the air fl ow comes from the outside. When outside temperatures exceed 25°c, the air recirculation function remains on with a 1-minute pause every twenty minutes, to refresh the air. Pressed (recirculation) the air fl ow comes from inside t...

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    3 - driving your vehicle 65 running-in __________________________ 66 before a trip _________________________ 66 while driving ________________________ 66 starting and driving the vehicle (f1 gearbox) _______________________ 67 starting and driving the vehicle (mechanical gearbox) ________________ 71...

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    66 before a trip preliminary checks check the following at regular intervals and always before long trips: • tyre pressure and conditions • levels of fluids and lubricants • state of the windscreen wiper blades • proper functioning of the warning lights and external lights. It is in any case advisab...

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    3 - driving your vehicle 67 starting and driving the vehicle (f1 gearbox) switching on the system when turning the ignition key to position ii all the segments of the gear display on the instrument panel are activated and lit up, the failure warning light comes on and, if no faults are found, goes o...

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    68 release the up and down levers and the button r soon after the gear engaged is shown on the display; a prolonged manoeuvre would cause the failure warning light to come on (see page 32 ) and an acoustic signal to sound. Do not operate the system with the engine switched off to prevent discharging...

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    3 - driving your vehicle 69 by pulling the up lever towards the steering wheel. When the reverse gear is engaged, an acoustic safety signal beeps intermittently for the entire time that r remains engaged. If in shifting from r to 1st gear, the system automatically engages the 2nd gear, which means t...

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    70 • wait until one gearshift has been completed before requesting the next one, thereby avoiding multiple requests in rapid succession. Rpm adjustment during gearshifting under racing-style driving conditions (engine over 3000 rpm.) and even more markedly as engine speed increases, r.P.M. Rate is a...

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    3 - driving your vehicle 71 “launch control” strategy for performance starting with the aim of optimising standing starts, in performance conditions, the f1 gearbox system f1 is equipped with a “launch control” system, which is activated when the following conditions occur simultaneously: - 1st gear...

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    72 driving the vehicle when the engine has started: • fully depress the clutch pedal and put the gearshift lever into 1st gear. Use the 1st gear for parking and for hill starts. • completely release the handbrake. • slowly release the clutch pedal while gradually accelerating. • then proceed to enga...

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    3 - driving your vehicle 73 safe driving for safe travelling, it is essential that the driver be aware of the best driving techniques suited to various circumstances. To help the driver safely handle stretches with different grip conditions, without excessively reducing driving performance and pleas...

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    74 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 asphalt. This means that the braking distances increase considerably and road- holding lessens. Below is some advice for driving ...

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    3 - driving your vehicle 75 driving on mountain roads - position the selector on the steering wheel on “low grip” or sport mode, depending on the grip conditions. - to prevent the brakes from overheating when driving downhill, use the engine to brake by engaging a lower gear. - never freewheel downh...

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    76 driving using the driving mode switch the driving mode switch on the steering wheel allows the driver to use the vehicle potential in a fast and intuitive way. There are fi ve modes available, which correspond to the grip level (from low to high) and consequently to the level of driving assistanc...

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    3 - driving your vehicle 77 parking manoeuvre to assist the driver during parking manoeu- vres, the vehicle can come equipped with four sensors housed in the front and rear for the system to operate correctly, the sensors positioned on the bump- ers must be kept clean (remove any mud, dirt, snow or ...

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    78 cleaning the sensors when cleaning the sensors, take the utmost care not to scratch or damage them; there- fore, do not use dry, rough or hard cloths. The sensors must be washed with clean water, possibly with car shampoo added. In car-washes which use steam jet or high pressure cleaning machines...

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    4 - in an emergency 79 toolkit _____________________________ 80 replacing the wheels _________________ 82 replacing a bulb______________________ 84 bulbs _______________________________ 88 replacing a fuse ______________________ 88 emergency ignition ___________________ 94 towing the vehicle _______...

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    80 emergency tyre repair and infl ation kit in the event of a puncture or low pressure of a tyre, the kit can be used to repair and/ or infl ate the tyre suffi ciently to continue the journey safely. The kit includes a replaceable cartridge a containing the puncture repair fl uid, an elect...

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    4 - in an emergency 81 • unscrew the valve cap of the punctured tyre and screw the union g for the transparent tube onto the valve. • turn the ignition key to ii so that the socket is powered and activate the compressor by pressing the switch d . To infl ate/repair the tyre successfully, the lever...

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    82 replacing the wheels if one or more wheels need to be replaced, proceed as follows: – replace the stud bolts with damaged thread or cone. – carefully clean the stud bolts before fi tting. – absolutely do not lubricate the contact surfaces between the stud bolt and the wheel rim and between the ri...

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    4 - in an emergency 83 replacing a wheel • position the vehicle on a fl at surface, engage the 1st gear and lock the rear wheels by engaging the parking brake. • if necessary, switch on the hazard lights and after having put on the fl uorescent safety jacket, position the hazard triangle at the requ...

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    84 the spare wheel is not fi tted with a tyre pressure monitoring sensor (see label on spare wheel bag). Hence, after fi tting, the wheel is not monitored by the system, however, it complies with international regulation ece r64/01 . Once fi tted, we recommend you go to the nearest authorised ferrar...

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    4 - in an emergency 85 • remove the bulb b by pushing and simultaneously turning it anticlockwise. • fit the new bulb by pushing it into place in the bulb holder and turning it clockwise. • reposition the bulb holder in its seat and turn it clockwise until it locks. • to access the position ligh...

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    86 taillights position and stop light direction indicator rear fog light reverse light number plate light auxiliary stop light refl ector replacing the tail light bulbs for replacement, contact the ferrari service network . Replacing the number plate light bulb • undo the two retaining...

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    4 - in an emergency 87 replacing the glove box light bulb • using a screwdriver, gently prise at the point indicated by the arrow and remove the bulb holder. • replace the bulb and refi t the bulb holder. Replacing the "door open" light bulbs • undo the two fastening screws. • remove the bulb holder...

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    88 bulbs (12 v, except for high beam/low beam) low beams/high beams gas-discharge das front position lights incandescent 6 w (h6w) front direction indicator lights incandescent 21w side direction indicator lights incandescent 4w (t4w) rear position and stop lights incandescent 21/5w (p21/5w) rear di...

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    4 - in an emergency 89 location of the fuse and relay boxes a power fuses. B luggage compartment fuses. C fuses in passenger compartment, rh side (behind rh seat). D fuses in passenger compartment, lh side (behind lh seat). E megafuse (behind the battery). Use the pliers found in the toolk...

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    90 a - power fuses positioned under the passenger footrest, near the battery. To gain access: - undo the two retaining screws , slightly lifting the mat; - lower the battery protection panel - remove the fuse box cover. fuses:...

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    4 - in an emergency 91 af6 15a taillights af7 7,5a lh high beam af8 15a lh low beam af9 5a +30 instr...

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    92 ...

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    4 - in an emergency 93 ...

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    94 emergency ignition flat battery consult the section “battery” in chapter 5 “maintenance” to always keep the battery in perfect working order. To access the battery, undo the two retaining screws a and lower the protection panel. starting with the auxiliary battery use an external 12v battery wi...

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    4 - in an emergency 95 towing the vehicle tow hook when towing the vehicle, avoid attaching the tow hook (provided in the toolkit) to coupling points different from those provided. • take the tow hook a out of the toolkit bag. • screw the hook into place in its seat. • position the gearshift lever...

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    96 fuel cut-off inertia switch the fuel system is fi tted with an automatic safety switch which is activated in the event of a collision, cutting off the fuel fl ow and consequently stopping the engine and preventing the fuel from spreading if the pipes have burst. If you smell fuel after a collisio...

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    5 - maintenance 97 warranty booklet _____________________ 98 maintenance_________________________ 98 level checks _________________________ 99 battery ____________________________ 101 windscreen wiper ___________________ 102 wheels and tyres ____________________ 103 headlight adjustment ____________...

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    98 warranty booklet the vehicle is provided with a “warranty booklet and service time schedule” containing the vehicle’s warranty validity conditions. The warranty booklet also contains specific spaces to be filled in by the authorised ferrari service centres, in order to record the periodic service...

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    5 - maintenance 99 • top up if necessary with the specifi ed oil taking care not to go over the max level on the dipstick. • screw the cap back on tightly. If the oil is under the min level, top up anyway and have the system checked by a ferrari service centre. Checking the gearbox and the f...

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    100 checking the coolant level only perform this procedure with the engine cold. Never remove the cap from the expansion tank when the engine is running and/or warm. • remove the cap from the expansion tank in the engine compartment and check that the level is about 40 mm (1.57 in.) from the top of ...

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    5 - maintenance 101 battery master switch the earth wire of the battery can be disconnected by means of the specifi c switch located in the luggage compartment. To disconnect the battery, turn the switch control lever counterclockwise and remove it; it will remain connected to the battery master swi...

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    102 wait for the vehicle to reach the running speed so that the system can learn all the necessary functions. To reconnect the battery to the electrical system, insert the control lever in the switch and turn it clockwise until it stops. The self-learning process for the motronic ecus works properly...

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    5 - maintenance 103 windscreen wiper and washer fl uid periodically check that there is fl uid in the tank. The fl uid fi lling manifold for the windscreen wiper and washer can be accessed by lifting the luggage compartment lid. • lift the cap and fi ll the tank with the specifi ed fl uid (see the “...

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    104 never fit tyres of uncertain origin. The tyres are of the “unidirectional” type and there is an arrow on the side indicating the rolling direction or the outside. When changing the tyres, ensure that the rolling direction corresponds to that indicated in order to maintain optimal performance. Ty...

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    5 - maintenance 105 • wash the car with a sponge and a solution of mild soap and water. • rinse the car again with a jet of water and dry it with a piece of chamois leather. When the vehicle has been washed, slightly depress the brake pedal at moderate speed before driving at normal speed so that th...

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    6 - technical information 107 engine ____________________________ 108 cooling system ______________________ 110 ignition-injection system _____________ 111 fuel system and fuel vapour emission control system _____________________ 112 exhaust system______________________ 114 clutch __________________...

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    108 engine the vehicle has an aspirated 8-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4.3 litres, which produces a power of 490 hp and a torque of 465 nm. The high performance of the engine is achieved through some technical solutions in part derived from racing vehicles: • variable timing with continuou...

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    6 - technical information 109 8 4 3 5 6 9 2 7 1 engine lubrication and gas and oil vapour recirculation blow-by system gearbox thermistor scavenge and delivery pump suction screen pressure regulating valve oil fi lter cartridge oil pressure transmitter water/oil exchanger mesh fi lter the lubricatio...

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    110 10 9 8 1 4 3 2 4 5 7 6 fl ows into the oil tank underneath. The remaining gases, thanks to the vacuum generated by the engine, are aspirated through the connection pipes and conveyed to the plenum chambers. A dedicated pipe in the system releases the pressure that accumulates in the oil tank. Re...

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    6 - technical information 111 the engine cooling system has a closed- circuit with an expansion tank which compensates the fluid volume and pressure variations due to the engine warming up. A filler neck with plug fitted with a valve calibrated to 0.98 bar (14.4 psi) is installed at the top of the t...

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    112 3 1 7 2 4 6 5 9 8 6 12 11 10 2 1 of the cst system • integration with the f1 system in order to optimise gearshifting. • control warming-up of the power unit. Fuel system and fuel vapour emission control system fuel tank lower tank connection pipe upper tank connection pipe canister purge soleno...

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    6 - technical information 113 filter through a pipe equipped with a filter that prevents foreign particles from enter- ing the system. The filler neck is suitably- sized in order to allow inserting only unleaded fuel filler nozzles. The fuel is aspirated by the two submerged electric pumps in the ta...

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    114 exhaust system exhaust manifold front lambda sensor thermocouple catalytic converter rear lambda sensor co sampling seat cap silencer terminal exhaust bypass pneumatic valve exhaust bypass solenoid valve vacuum tank.

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    6 - technical information 115 metallic-type catalytic converters are utilised on this vehicle. The system is made up of two pre- catalytic converters and two main catalytic converters. The catalytic converters reduce the emission of hc, co and nox into the atmosphere. Each exhaust manifold contains ...

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    116 engine malfunction alarm devices if the warning light “engine check system failure” fl ashes or remains on fi xed while the engine is running, it indicates that the engine or the emission control system may be malfunctioning. The electronic system detects and isolates the error, preventing damag...

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    6 - technical information 117 on a bend, the electronic differential: - stabilises the vehicle when the accelerator pedal is released, locking the rear axle - eliminates typical oversteering conditions, producing slight understeering at the grip limit, locking the differential in proportion to the l...

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    118 when the engine is off or if the vehicle is towed, it is harder to steer. Main specifi cations • lock-to-lock steering wheel turns: 3 • steering diameter: 10,8 m (35.4 feet) fl owing from the steering box crosses a coil fi tted on the front of the left-hand water radiator which...

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    6 - technical information 119 air conditioning/heating system compressor condenser dehydrator fi lter pressure switch expansion valve heater/evaporator proportional valve water recirculation pump freon draining/refi lling unions the air conditioning and heating system is composed o...

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    120 cst system cst is ferrari’s acronym for traction and stability control. The cst is composed of two main systems: vdc vehicle dynamics control, through the braking system; asr vehicle dynamics control, through the engine torque; as well as the always active secondary systems such as abs, ebd, etc...

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    6 - technical information 121 of the system should be carried out at the ferrari service network . Brake pads the brake pads are fitted with a wear indicator that is connected to the brake warning light. When this warning light comes on or in any case when braking no longer appears to be regular, th...

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    122 service network to have the system checked. If only the failure warning light comes on when the engine is running, it normally indicates a malfunction of the abs system only. In this case, the braking system maintains its efficiency, but the anti-locking device cannot be used. In these condition...

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    6 - technical information 123 shock absorbers electronic control unit wheel acceleration sensor vertical acceleration sensor failure warning light on instrument panel suspensions driving mode switch.

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    124 independent wheels, with upper and lower triangular wishbones. Double-acting telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers with electronically-controlled calibration variation. Small kingpin offset to improve braking stability and reduce kickback on the steering wheel to a minimum. Anti-dive configuratio...

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    6 - technical information 125 tyre pressure monitoring system (optional) the vehicle can be equipped with a system that measures the tyre pressure through special sensors fi tted on the inside of the wheel rims, in correspondence to the infl ation valve. These sensors trasmit a signal that is detect...

  • Page 126

    126 messages on the multi-function display the symbol colour defines the priority: green : normal conditions of use red : when a fault has been detected amber : when the driver is requested to check the system. The following symbols will appear to identify each wheel, the ‘solid’ square indicating t...

  • Page 127

    6 - technical information 127 system inactive if the system has been deactivated via the diagnostic tester. After turning the ignition key to position ii, the warning light remains on for about 50 seconds and then goes off. Chassis - bodywork in order to reduce the weight of the vehicle, the entire ...

  • Page 128

    128 electronic control units the fi gure shows the location of all the ecus installed on the vehicle. Motronic (one per bank) instrument panel air conditioning/heating system shock absorber calibration adjustment abs-asr airbag alarm system power windows f1 g...

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    6 - technical information 129 electronic control units each system installed on the vehicle is controlled by an electronic control unit (ecu) equipped with microprocessor for high-speed data processing of the data acquired from the sensors and transducers. The features common to all the ecus are: se...

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    7 - table of contents 131.

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    132 12v power socket _____________________ 46 abbreviations _________________________ 2 abs and ebd systems_________________ 121 adjusting the air vents ________________ 63 air conditioning and heating system _____ 61 air conditioning/heating system _______ 119 airbag ______________________________ ...

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    7 - table of contents 133 location of the fuse and relay boxes _____ 89 luggage compartment lid opening button 38 main engine specifications _____________ 10 maintenance of the seat belts and pretensioners ______________________ 53 maintenance_________________________ 98 manual deactivation of the p...

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    134 specifications and optionals 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 modifications deemed fit, for whatever reason, to the model described in this publication, with...