Ferrari 2006 F430 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
This Owner’s Manual is designed to help
ensure you get the best value from your
vehicle and to provide information on
routine maintenance.
We advise you to read it carefully before
driving. The Owner’s Manual is an integral
part of the vehicle and it must therefore
always be kept on board.
This manual refers to vehicles with two
types of transmission:
• F1 electronically-controlled gearbox
• mechanical gearbox
Therefore some information may vary
depending on the gearbox installed.
Consulting the manual
To facilitate reading and fast consultation,
the topics have been divided into sections
and chapters. The important parts requiring
particular attention are easily identifiable in
the sections and chapters.
Extreme caution required:
failure
to comply with the instructions
could cause hazardous situations involving
personal and vehicle safety!
Important note: warning aimed at
preventing any damage to the vehicle and
thus hazards involving the safety of persons.
Service
The information contained in this manual is
limited to those instructions and indications
that are strictly required for the use and
good preservation of the vehicle.
Carefully following the instructions
contained herein will help you get the best
results and satisfaction from your vehicle.
We also recommend you have all the checks
and service carried out at an
Authorized
Ferrari Dealer , as they have the skilled
staff and appropriate equipment available.
See the “Sales and Service Organization”
manual for the locations of Authorized
Ferrari Dealers.
The
Authorized Ferrari Dealers
are at
your complete disposal for any information
and suggestions.
Updating
The high quality of your vehicle is
enhanced by constant improvements and
therefore there may be differences between
this manual and your vehicle.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual refer to those
resulting as of the printing date.
Abbreviations
Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in an abbreviated form:
A/C Air Conditioning System
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
ASR Anti-skid Regulation during
acceleration
EBD Electronic Brake-force
Distribution
E-DIFF Electronic Differential
CST Traction Stability Control
MSR Engine braking torque
adjustment
ECU Electronic Control Unit
F1 Formula 1 - Electronically-
controlled gearbox, designed
with the same technology as used
in the racing sector.