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Engine compartment lid

Opening

• Pull the release lever located on the

driver’s side door jamb.

• Lift the engine compartment lid. The lid

is held in position by two gas struts.

Closing

• Lower the lid until it is about 8 in. (20

centimeters) from closing, then let it

drop.

• Always check that it is properly closed.

Emergency opening

If the opening lever malfunctions, pull

the cable located in the fuel fi ller cap

compartment (see

page 43

Summary of Contents for 2006 F430 Spider

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Page 3: ... individual problems between you your dealer or Ferrari S p A To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 1 703 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety calling the Hotline Fuels Containing Alcohol For its fuel injection sys...

Page 4: ...ired 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 loc...

Page 5: ...ous consequences for the vehicle In normal conditions of use the chassis does not require any maintenance it is however advisable to contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule in order to have it checked Should emergency repairs be required it is advisable to have the vehicle checked by an Authorized Ferrari Dealer as soon as possible F1 gearbox Warni...

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Page 7: ...Introduction 7 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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Page 9: ...specifications _____________ 13 Transmission ratios ___________________ 13 Performance _________________________ 13 Fuel Consumption ____________________ 14 Dimensions and weights _______________ 15 Wheels and tires ______________________ 16 Electrical system______________________ 18 Recommended lubricants and fluids _____ 19 ...

Page 10: ...ogation data Identification data Punched chassis number Summary plate with chassis type and number Punched engine type and number Assembly Number plate Punched gearbox type and number Plate for compliance with safety standards 6 ...

Page 11: ...1 General information 11 V I N plate car identification 7 Emission control Data label Instruction labels Paint code label 1 Lubricants label Fuel label Antifreeze label ...

Page 12: ...12 Tire pressure label 5 Battery master switch label 6 Location of tire pressure control system label 7 Mercury content warning label 8 ...

Page 13: ...responding RPM RPM 5 250 A slight increase is possible at top speed Transmission ratios Differential bevel Total transmission ratio Gear ratios gear pair ratio engine wheel rev 1 46 14 3 29 4 30 10 43 1 14 13 2 41 19 2 16 2 9 28 3 37 23 1 61 3 6 92 4 33 26 1 27 4 5 46 5 30 29 1 03 5 4 45 6 31 38 0 82 6 3 51 R 41 15 2 73 R 11 75 Performance 0 100 km h 62 mph 0 400 m 1 312 ft 0 1 000 m 3 281 ft Max ...

Page 14: ...ed optional equipment Reminder Your actual fuel consumption may vary depending on your driving style and habits vehicle maintenance optional equipment installed road and weather conditions Optimization of fuel consumption This procedure is applicable to both versions with mechanical gearbox and F1 gearbox not in Automatic mode In order to optimize fuel consumption and obtain the above values Ferra...

Page 15: ...ts Wheel base 102 36 in 2 600 mm Max length 177 64 in 4 512 mm Max width 75 71 in 1 923 mm Max height 48 58 in 1 234 mm Front track 65 71 in 1 669 mm Rear track 63 62 in 1 616 mm Curb weight 3 395 lbs 1 540 Kg 63 62 102 36 177 64 48 58 65 71 75 71 ...

Page 16: ...ilot Sport 2 225 35 ZR19 285 35 ZR19 32 3 psi 2 2 bar 35 3 psi 2 4 bar Optional tires Run Flat Goodyear Regol F1 GS D3 EMT 225 35 ZR19 285 35 ZR19 36 7 psi 2 5 bar 36 7 psi 2 5 bar Snow tires max speed 130 mph 210 km h Pirelli Winter Sottozero 225 35 ZR19 285 35 ZR19 Replacing a wheel For the correct procedure see the notes on page 100 Stud bolt pre tightening Stud bolt final tightening 26 30 ft l...

Page 17: ...rolled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete Tires marked C have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistan...

Page 18: ... the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Owner s Manual Power supply voltage 12 V Battery Fiamm ECO FORCE VR760 12V 65 Ah 450 A Alternator Nippondenso 150 A Starter motor Nippondenso Key operated circuits Starting Windshield wipers and washer Stop lights Direction indicators Hazard lights Reverse lights Glove compartment light Ignition Injection Electric fuel pumps Air conditioning and heating system Instrumen...

Page 19: ...nces 1 0 l DONAX TX 119 Brake and clutch system 44 0 ounces 1 3 l DONAX UB BRAKE FLUID DOT4 Ultra 120 Cooling circuit 4 62 US Gallon 17 5 l GLYCOSHELL 120 131 50 50 mixture of water and antifreeze Hydraulic steering system 1 9 quarts 1 8 l DONAX TX 119 Steering box 3 53 oz 100 g RETINAX CS00 Fuel tank 20 89 US Gallon 95 0 l Premium Gasoline 91 94 AKI 132 Unleaded fuel Reserve 5 28 US Gallon 20 0 l...

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Page 21: ...__ 49 Doors_______________________________ 53 Seat controls_________________________ 54 Interior rearview mirror ________________ 56 Safety systems _______________________ 57 Seat belts ___________________________ 59 Airbag ______________________________ 64 Passenger compartment accessories _____ 66 Internal lights ________________________ 69 Hands free microphone optional _______ 69 Engine compar...

Page 22: ...rotection against theft the vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system Ferrari CODE which is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed Each ignition key contains an electronic device which transmits a code signal to the Ferrari CODE control unit and engine ignition is enabled only if the key code is acknowledged by the system Two keys are supplied with the vehi...

Page 23: ...ving the key at 0 for more that 30 seconds If the problem persists contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer 2 If the CODE warning light flashes it means that the vehicle is not protected by the immobilizer device Immediately contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer to have all the keys stored in the memory Strong impacts can damage the electronic components in the key Each key has its own specific cod...

Page 24: ...g light flashes fast for about 4 seconds it confirms that the procedure has been carried out correctly 9 Proceed with starting the engine by pressing the ENGINE START button on the steering wheel If the OBD warning light remains on turn the key to position 0 and repeat the procedure from step 1 This procedure can be repeated an unlimited number of times After an emergency start it is advisable to ...

Page 25: ... radio control it means that the alarm was triggered while you were away In this case the system will indicate the reason for the alarm according to the following priority LED off twice lifting sensor alarm LED off three times door alarm LED off four times engine compartment lid alarm LED off five times ignition key alarm The alarm system memory is reset when you turn the ignition key Requesting n...

Page 26: ...io control battery To replace the key with radio control battery detach the key cover A pry with a small screwdriver at the point indicated by the arrow remove the battery B by pushing it out from under the retaining spring clip C in the direction indicated by the arrow fit a new battery of the same type respecting the polarity indicated close the key cover A Do not use sharp tools to separate the...

Page 27: ...h Start button Driving mode switch Horn control UP gearshift lever DOWN gearshift lever Exterior lights and direction indicator control lever Windshield and headlight wiper washer control lever Steering wheel adjustment lever for versions with F1 gearbox only ...

Page 28: ...l lock on the first rotation of the wheel Always remove the key from the ignition when you get out of the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle 2 Start button Press the ENGINE START button to start the engine When the engine has started release the ENGINE START button Do not hold the ENGINE START button down for a long time For the starting procedure see Starting and driving the v...

Page 29: ...tability in low to medium grip conditions It is also recommended for city driving When this mode is activated the Low Grip symbol appears on the multi function display for a few seconds and an acoustic signal will warn the driver that the driving mode has been changed For use see on page 96 SPORT mode This is the ideal setting for vehicle performance Select SPORT mode if you wish to drive with a r...

Page 30: ... the multi function display An acoustic signal will sound at length to warn the driver that the driving mode has been changed When the CST system is active its operation is signaled by the relative warning light on the instrument panel and by the green message CST ACTIVE on the multi function display which flashes for at least 4 seconds In low to medium grip conditions e g wet icy sandy roads do n...

Page 31: ... UP lever towards the steering wheel to shift up For use see Starting and driving the vehicle on page 85 page 85 6 DOWN gearshift lever vehicles with F1 gearbox Pull the left hand DOWN lever towards the steering wheel to shift down For use see Starting and driving the vehicle on page 85 DOWN 7 Exterior lights and direction indicator control lever The exterior lights and the direction indicators on...

Page 32: ... Low beams on Position 3 lever pushed forward High beams on the relevant warning light also illuminates The high beams can only be turned on with the lever in position 2 headlight flashing with the high beams it is activated by pulling the lever towards the steering wheel The function can be activated with the lever in any position On Canadian specification vehicles when the ignition key is turned...

Page 33: ...cators off Position B lever up Right hand side indicators Position C lever down Left hand side indicators 8 Windshield wiper and windshield headlight washer control lever The windshield wipers and washer operate only with the ignition key in position II Operate the lever to activate the windshield wipers Position 0 Windshield wipers off Position lever lowered by one click Adjustable intermittent o...

Page 34: ...w more strokes the headlight washers Push the lever in the opposite direction to the steering wheel B to activate the headlight washers When the lever is released the spray nozzles go back into their seats For better cleaning use the headlight washers when the vehicle speed is below 80 mph 130 km h 9 Steering wheel adjustment lever The steering wheel can be adjusted in height and depth Release the...

Page 35: ...ument panel Electronic speedometer Electronic tachometer Oil pressure gauge Oil temperature gauge Water temperature gauge Fuel level gauge Gear display and SIL see page 14 Warning lights display Multi function display for versions with F1 gearbox only ...

Page 36: ...peeds in the red sector If you exceed the maximum RPM the ignition injection ECU will temporarily cut off the fuel supply 3 Engine oil pressure gauge The red warning light D indicates low oil pressure In normal conditions it illuminates before starting in order to run a self test If a failure occurs it illuminates when the engine is running and pressure is low In this case turn the engine off imme...

Page 37: ...it indicates that the water temperature is too high This light illuminates when the temperature exceeds 257 F 125 C In this case reduce the engine speed immediately If the temperature remains high turn off the engine and contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer F 6 Fuel level gauge If the last segment G on the fuel level gauge flashes and the next to the last segment H is on steady it means that the...

Page 38: ...ivated or to indicate a failure of one of the systems in the CST In this case contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer When the warning light flashes it indicates that the CST system has been activated Parking brake When the parking brake is engaged Airbag While driving to indicate a malfunction in the airbag system and or in the seat belt pretensioners If the warning light does not come on for the ...

Page 39: ...ntrol switch is activated Exterior rear view mirror defroster When the button which controls the exterior rear view mirror defroster is operated They will automatically turn off 30 minutes after they have been activated Ferrari CODE system The vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system Ferrari CODE which is activated automatically when the ignition key is removed The keys are...

Page 40: ...splays the outside temperature Clock Displays the time It can be disabled with the multi function button see page 46 If the battery is removed the time will have to be reset using the multi function buttons see page 46 CST active While driving it indicates that the CST has been activated CST inactive Indicates a malfunction or that the CST system has been deactivated by the switch on the steering ...

Page 41: ...that the battery charger is connected ICE mode setting When ICE driving mode is selected on the steering wheel switch see page 29 Vehicle set to Low grip mode When Low grip driving mode is selected on the steering wheel switch see page 29 Vehicle set to SPORT mode When SPORT driving mode is selected on the steering wheel switch see page 29 SPORT mode changes the driving performance of the vehicle ...

Page 42: ... buttons MODE SET Power window control Car stereo system Air conditioning and heating system controls for use see page 80 Glove compartment opening button for use see page 66 Calibration button for the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS optional for use see page page 145 Front parking sensor deactivation button optional for use see page 91 ...

Page 43: ... cause slight pressure to build up in the system Always turn off the engine during refueling Take extreme care when removing the cap Do not smoke or use open flames when refueling furthermore inhaling vapors can be harmful Closing Screw the cap A back on fully and close the compartment by pressing on the door Make sure that the cord C does not hang out of the fuel door Emergency opening If the ope...

Page 44: ...e has been completed 3 Luggage compartment lid opening button The lid can also be opened with the ignition key off Opening Push the release button on the dashboard Stand in front of the vehicle slightly lift the lid and move the release lever E to lift it completely 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 c...

Page 45: ...erating the lever F When this speed is exceeded the lid will only open up to the safety limit stop thereby helping the air inlet into the luggage compartment The lid can be fully opened from the outside by operating the release lever E F 4 Multi function buttons The multi function buttons work only when the ignition key is in position II By default the time is displayed on the multi function displ...

Page 46: ... miles whereas pressing the right hand button for a longer time resets the trip odometer see page 36 Outside temperature display Briefly press the left hand button MODE to display the outside temperature on the multi function display Instrument panel lighting Press the left hand button MODE for a longer time to display the symbol on the multi function display Briefly press the right hand button SE...

Page 47: ... shown according to the display sequence described earlier 5 Power window control The power windows can only be used with the ignition key in position II Driver side power window control It is operated by pressing the button to the left of the car stereo system This button allows manual operation partial opening closing or automatic operation complete opening closing press the button briefly to ac...

Page 48: ...ower window To help protect the passengers remaining seated in the vehicle against accidental activation of the power windows always remove the key from the ignition 6 Car stereo system For use consult the Instruction Handbook The system is made up of the following components Car stereo with removable front panel 2 Woofer loudspeakers fitted at the bottom of the door panels 2 Tweeter loudspeakers ...

Page 49: ...ar view mirror controls Parking brake lever Mechanical gearbox lever 12V power socket Soft top opening closing button Rear glove compartment opening button Reverse gear engagement button Automatic gearshift function switch forversionwithF1gearboxonly fortheir use see Starting and driving the vehicle F1 gearbox on page 85 ...

Page 50: ...nstrument panel and on the switch itself will flash intermittently to indicate that the hazard lights are on To turn them off press the switch again 2 Parking light switch Press the switch to turn on the parking lights lights All the position lights will be turned on This operation is independent of the ignition key position The warning light on the instrument panel will come on to indicate that t...

Page 51: ...driving Do not adjust the mirrors when the vehicle is moving The side rear view mirrors have different curvatures the left hand mirror is flat while the right hand one is convex Pay particular attention to objects viewed in the right hand mirror as they are closer than they appear 4 Parking brake lever To engage the parking brake pull the lever fully upwards thus locking the rear wheels With the i...

Page 52: ...acuum cleaner and any other accessory with absorption not higher than 140 Watts and 12 Volts Prolonged use of this device may discharge the battery Do not try to insert plugs that are incompatible in size and shape into the power socket 7 Soft top opening closing button For information about the use of this button see the Soft top section on page 71 8 Rear glove compartment opening button To open ...

Page 53: ...both doors are unlocked Door open indicator Each door is equipped with a red open door indicator light This light illuminates automatically when the door is opened automatically when the door is opened Buzzer An intermittent buzzer is activated when with the driver s door open the ignition key is turned from position 0 to position II Locking and opening the doors from the inside Locking and openin...

Page 54: ...nger s reclining seatbacks must always be in a fairly upright position while the vehicle is in motion otherwise the 3 point shoulder lap belt would not remain firmly against the occupant Serious injury could result Mechanically adjustable seat Backward forward adjustment Pull the lever A upwards and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position Release the lever and slide the seat to ...

Page 55: ...sition of the lumbar area Side supports Turn the knob C until the desired width of the side supports is reached Seatback tilting Operate the lever D to tilt the backrest forward Electrically adjustable seat The seats can only be adjusted with the ignition key in position II With the door closed the seat can be positioned for about 15 seconds after turning the ignition key to position 0 and subsequ...

Page 56: ...osing from 3 levels identified on the control with the numbers 1 2 and 3 F Interior rearview mirror Adjusted manually To set the mirror in the anti glare position push the lever A forward 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 tilted forward and backward Adjust the headrest to suit your ...

Page 57: ...electronic traction stability control system CST which prevents the wheels from locking and always provides good maneuverability and stability Rapid acceleration can in some cases help you get out of dangerous situations However always use the accelerator with extreme caution During acceleration of the driving wheels the anti skid system may help you in certain dangerous situations The air conditi...

Page 58: ...e may be hazardous especially in closed spaces As well as consuming oxygen the engine discharges carbon dioxide carbon oxide and other toxic gases The fuel is highly flammable and emits vapors which may be noxious if inhaled Do not use open flames or create sparks near the open fuel tank or in any other condition where fuel comes into contact with air The oils used may also be flammable take the s...

Page 59: ... belt height so that it fits tightly across your chest and pelvis area chest and pelvis area Fastening the seat belts After properly adjusting the seat and headrest Grip the buckle A slowly pull the belt and insert the hooking tongue into the buckle B if the belt locks while you are pulling it out let it wind back briefly and pull it out again without jerking Make sure that it has clicked into the...

Page 60: ...ctivate in the event of a severe head on collision The belt will rewind slightly just before the restraining action begins thereby helping to ensure the proper fitting across the body Activation of the pretensioners is indicated by a warning light on the instrument panel and by the seat belt locking After activation the pretensioners no longer function and it cannot be repaired under any circumsta...

Page 61: ...minor collisions No modifications can be made to the seat belts and the child restraining systems Established legislation in some countries already provides that children under 12 years of age may not travel in the front passenger seat The vehicle has been designed to allow Isofix child car seats to be fitted Isofix is an additional feature which does not preclude the use of traditional children s...

Page 62: ...perly inserted B The baby is then secured by the child seat s harness C A B C B D Rear facing baby seats must never be used on the front passenger seat In the event of a collision the passenger airbag could cause injury and even death during deployment even in minor collisions see label on the dashboard Do not tamper with seat belts or child restraint systems Established legislation in some countr...

Page 63: ...hild is also restrained by the vehicle seat belts and by the upper belt In any case see the instruction booklet provided with the child seat for fitting the vehicle belts into the seat correctly D B A Do not fit an infant seat or child seat of any kind whether rearward facing or frontward facing on the passenger seat if the airbag is active as the child risks serious injury or death in the case of...

Page 64: ...erwards The driver and passenger are both advised not to travel with objects e g cans bottles etc placed on the airbag module covers or near them as they could be thrown towards the occupants by the inflating bag When the system starts operating gases are released in the form of fumes together with the gas used for inflating the airbags These gases are not harmful Always drive with your hands on t...

Page 65: ... if the vehicle has not been involved in a collision The label C located on the right hand sun visor next to the courtesy mirror shows the expiration date of the airbag system When this expiration date draws near contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer in order to have the system replaced The labels shown in the figure indicate the presence of the airbag system C It is strictly prohibited to transp...

Page 66: ...oof s console on a child seat can be fitted and children can be transported on the passenger seat 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 afterwards This way the passenger sitting in the s...

Page 67: ... push the upper end of the lid until you hear the central side lock click Underneath the dashboard on the outside right hand side of the glove compartment there is a cable to manually open the compartment Ashtray Cigarette lighter To gain access to the ashtray or to the cigarette lighter lift the cover To clean the ashtray extract it by pulling it upwards The cigarette lighter is activated by push...

Page 68: ...red by rotating them and positioned sideways by unhooking them from the catch and turning them towards the side window On the back of the driver side visor there is a document pocket Courtesy mirror On the back of the passenger side visor there is a courtesy mirror Pocket change compartments They are located on the lower side of the doors and on the center console The pocket change compartment on ...

Page 69: ... are closed off automatically on when the doors are unlocked for about 10 seconds and off when one of the doors is opened for about 3 minutes After closing the doors the dome light remains on until the engine is started or for not longer than 20 seconds Hands free microphone optional The hands free microphone is positioned on the roof console next to the dome light It is operational only in vehicl...

Page 70: ...compartment lid The lid is held in position by two gas struts Closing Lower the lid until it is about 8 in 20 centimeters from closing then let it drop Always check that it is properly closed Emergency opening If the opening lever malfunctions pull the cable located in the fuel filler cap compartment see page 43 ...

Page 71: ... set of sensors that monitor each stage of its movement Do not keep the soft top open for long periods of time especially if the vehicle is new since the soft top canvas may become permanently creased and closing could become difficult Do not open the soft top when it is wet or damp Soft top main parts Soft top Roll bars 2 1 ...

Page 72: ...before activation and during operation that people and objects are at a safe distance from the soft top s movable parts Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Soft top movable parts Soft top unit Fins Cover Flaps Side windows 7 6 4 3 4 5 ...

Page 73: ...e soft top press button A once again and keep it pressed Do not leave the soft top in an intermediate position for more than 3 minutes in order to avoid deactivating the hydraulic system Any movement of the soft top is indicated by the symbol B on the multi function display Avoid activating the soft top opening closing when the engine is off Automatic opening sequence By pressing button A the mova...

Page 74: ...the system manually in the starting stage If this is not possible you must complete the procedure manually carefully following the instructions on page 75 or in the event of difficulties please contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer to have the malfunction corrected 7 minutes after the soft top movement has been interrupted it will be possible to activate the power windows Remove and reinsert the ...

Page 75: ...ion remove the ignition key before beginning the operations Park the vehicle in a sufficiently spacious area at a distance from other vehicles To perform the operations it is necessary to use some of the tools contained in the kit supplied with the vehicle A T wrench B square head socket C Phillips head screwdriver B A C Even if the images illustrate only one side of the vehicle they are are valid...

Page 76: ...o support the cover in this position if you do not have a suitable support 2a 1a 3a Working in the central area behind the roll bar underneath the covering D follow the cable with your fingers until you reach the motor that controls the side flaps When you reach the end section of the retaining clip push it upwards to release it from the motor Perform the same operation on both sides of the motor ...

Page 77: ...ft top do not use the rear ends of the fins as a resting point as this could damage the kinematic mechanism Try to synchronize the movements on both sides of the soft top as far as possible in order to avoid dangerous loads on the kinematic mechanism Remove the cover support and lower the cover by pushing it as much as possible into the closed position Using the Phillips head screwdriver C and the...

Page 78: ...hooks working from inside the vehicle and following the opening sequence in reverse order Push the soft top on the hooks to facilitate their insertion into the clamps on the windshield cross member Finally refit the internal cover on the front cross member of the soft top frame After this operation leave the soft top closed and go to the nearest Authorized Ferrari Dealer to have the automatic syst...

Page 79: ...le center and side vents Air vents for foot area Sun radiation sensor Outside temperature sensor Passenger compartment air temperature sensor Air conditioning and heating system controls The air conditioning and heating system allows the user to adjust the temperature and humidity in the passenger compartment 4 4 3 3 2 1 2 3 7 6 8 5 ...

Page 80: ... three functions Automatic The air flow distribution is controlled by the electronic system depending on the ambient conditions and the selected temperature Manual The air flow is directed towards four different areas Fast demisting defrosting Activates demisting and or defrosting of the windshield and the side windows Temperature selection control Used to set the desired temperature in the passen...

Page 81: ...erature selection switch unless the outside temperature changes drastically Changing the position of the temperature selection switch results in a certain difference between the temperature in the passenger compartment and the air flowing from the vents This difference will gradually decrease as the system stabilizes Adjusting the air vents A Air flow direction adjustment B Air flow rate Turned co...

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Page 83: ...____________________ 84 Starting and driving the vehicle F1 gearbox _______________________ 85 Starting and driving the vehicle Mechanical gearbox ________________ 89 Parking _____________________________ 90 Parking maneuver ___________________ 90 Proper driving _______________________ 93 Respecting the environment____________ 96 ...

Page 84: ...he red area on the tachometer In normal conditions all the red and amber light indicators for the suspension and CST systems on the multi function display must be off When on these LEDs indicate a malfunction in the corresponding system Ensure proper functioning of the various devices by checking the relevant control gauges Continuing to drive when a red warning light is on could cause serious dam...

Page 85: ... an Authorized Ferrari Dealer to have the necessary checks performed If the warning light stays on it means that there is a system failure this condition will also be signaled by a buzzer when the ignition key was turned to position II Contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer to have the malfunction identified and repaired Operation with the engine turned off Once the System start up phase has been ...

Page 86: ...ngine does not start turn the key back to position 0 and wait for the gear display to go off before retrying Hold the brake pedal down when starting the engine The engine can also be started with a gear engaged turn the key to position II hold the brake pedal down and press the ENGINE START button The system allows the clutch to open and the gear to shift to neutral and only then is the starter mo...

Page 87: ... in rapid succession Downshifting Operate the left hand DOWN lever without releasing the accelerator pedal A downshift request is not accepted if engagement of the requested gear will force the engine beyond a certain speed depending on the gear requested or if a downshift is already in progress due to a low engine RPM In any case it is best to Shift gears without releasing the accelerator pedal I...

Page 88: ...he display has turned off Never leave the vehicle with the gearshift in N but engage a gear 1st or R check that the display does not flash and always engage the handbrake Never leave the vehicle with the engine running Do not remove the key when the vehicle is moving The system and the display will remain active but malfunctioning until the vehicle stops In addition the steering wheel will lock au...

Page 89: ...o position 0 before repeating the procedure After the engine has been started CHECK OK will appear If CHECK OK does not appear turn the key back to position 0 wait a few seconds and retry If the engine fails to start after several attempts check for one of the following causes insufficient speed of the starting motor e g flat battery ignition device faulty faulty electrical contacts fuel pump fuse...

Page 90: ... RPM until the engine oil temperature has reached at least 149 158 F 65 70 C Driving the vehicle When the engine has started Fully depress the clutch pedal and put the gearshift lever into 1st gear Use 1st gear for parking and for hill starts Completely release the handbrake Slowly release the clutch pedal while gradually accelerating Then proceed to engage the other gears fully depressing the clu...

Page 91: ... again When reverse gear is disengaged the rear sensors are deactivated while the front sensors remain active until a speed of about 9 3 mph 15 km h is exceeded When the sensors are activated the system begins to beep as soon as an obstacle is detected and the beep frequency increases as the obstacle gets closer When the obstacle is at a distance of less than 15 7 in 40 cm from the bumper the beep...

Page 92: ...e performed at low speeds If the obstacle is located in a lateral position it will be detected at distances of less than 2 6 ft 0 8 m Failure signals The system ECU tests all the components each time the ignition key is turned to position II The sensors and the respective electrical connections are then constantly checked throughout system operation In the event of failure of the parking sensor sy...

Page 93: ...f and avoid driving for hours on end Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs or certain medicines is extremely dangerous for yourself and others Taking certain medications alcohol drugs or other substances may be extremely dangerous to yourself and others as it could considerably increase the risk of accidents Traveling without your seat belt fastened increases the risk of serious in...

Page 94: ...in and wet roads can cause hazardous situations All maneuvers are more difficult on a wet road as the tires have significantly less grip on the road This means that the braking distances increase considerably and road holding decreases Below is some advice for driving in the rain Position the selector on the steering wheel to Low Grip mode Keep a greater safety distance between yourself and the ot...

Page 95: ...ovides the following advantages It helps prevent the wheels from locking and skidding during emergency braking particularly in low grip conditions It allows braking and changing direction at the same time This feature is affected by the physical limits and lateral grip of the tires When the ABS is activated you will feel a slight pulsing of the brake pedal during emergency braking or in low grip c...

Page 96: ...ed with F1 gearbox gear shifting is faster so as to reduce the time required as much as possible The CST changes to Level 3 engine load will only be limited as far as necessary and the suspension stiffens further In this position the driver can perceive that he she has full control of the vehicle and the operation of all engine control systems will be reduced to a minimum Stability is not ensured ...

Page 97: ...els ________________ 100 Replacing a bulb_____________________ 102 Bulbs ______________________________ 107 Replacing a fuse _____________________ 107 Emergency ignition __________________ 113 Towing the vehicle __________________ 114 Fuel cut off inertia switch _____________ 115 ...

Page 98: ...mpartment This is located in the luggage compartment It contains the necessary tools to allow you to perform a repair in the event of a failure set of flat wrenches insulated cutting pliers screwdriver for Phillips slotted screws tow hook set of spare bulbs and fuses T wrench and square head socket for soft top top Keep the kit in its box and out of the reach of children Do not inhale or swallow t...

Page 99: ...ssor for more than 20 minutes risk of overheating The compressor has been designed for inflation of one tire only do not use it to inflate mattresses rubber boats etc The kit can also be used only to inflate a tire using the lever terminal H Remove the terminal H from the union J on the cartridge and insert it in the wheel valve Lower the lever K and start the compressor Inflate to the specified p...

Page 100: ...angle and fluorescent safety jacket should always be kept on board in order to signal hazardous situations in compliance with regulations Replacing the wheels If one or more wheels need to be replaced proceed as follows Replace the stud bolts with damaged threads or cone Carefully clean the stud bolts before fitting Absolutely do not lubricate the contact surfaces between the stud bolt and the whe...

Page 101: ... again only after having fitted the spare wheel in order to prevent that the system from thinking that the spare wheel is a malfunction Replacing a wheel Position the vehicle on a flat surface engage the 1st gear and lock the rear wheels by engaging the parking brake If necessary turn on the hazard lights and after having put on the fluorescent safety jacket position the hazard triangle at the req...

Page 102: ...ront direction indicator Side direction indicator Side Marker 1 3 4 2 5 Before replacing a bulb always disconnect the battery see page 122 and check that the corresponding fuse is intact When reconnecting the battery follow the procedure described on page 122 The spare wheel is not fitted with a tire pressure monitoring sensor see the label on spare wheel bag Therefore after fitting the wheel is n...

Page 103: ... from its seat Remove the bulb holder D and remove it from its seat Remove the bulb E of the position light and replace it and replace it Reposition the bulb holder in its seat and refit the protective cap Reconnect the battery Replacing the side direction indicator bulb First remove the indicator transparent cover A and then the bulb holder B being careful not to damage the bodywork Remove the bu...

Page 104: ...plate light Auxiliary stop light Reflector 2 1 3 4 7 6 5 Replacing the taillight bulbs For replacement contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer Replacing the license plate light bulb Undo the two retaining screws Remove the bulb holder and replace the bulb Refit the bulb holder and tighten the two retaining screws Replacing the auxiliary stop light bulbs and Side Marker For replacement contact your ...

Page 105: ...nd remove the dome light Manually unclip the bulb holder pressing the two side locking tabs Remove the bulb from the bulb holder and replace it Refit the dome light Replacing the glove box light bulb Using a screwdriver gently pry at the point indicated by the arrow and remove the bulb holder Replace the bulb and refit the bulb holder ...

Page 106: ...e the bulb holder detach the transparent cover and replace the bulb Reassemble the bulb holder and tighten the two retaining screws Replacing the luggage compartment light bulb Using a screwdriver gently pry at the point indicated by the arrow and remove the bulb holder Replace the bulb and refit the bulb holder ...

Page 107: ... lights incandescent 5W R5W Auxiliary stop lights incandescent 5W T5W Center dome light incandescent 10W Spot light incandescent 6W Dashboard glove compartment light incandescent 5W W5W Door open lights incandescent 3W Luggage compartment light incandescent 5W W5W Side marker incandescent 2 CP Replacing a fuse When an electrical device is not working check that the corresponding fuse is intact A F...

Page 108: ...s in passenger compartment LH side behind LH seat E Megafuse behind the battery Use the pliers found in the toolkit to remove the fuses Fuse Color Ampere Dark yellow A5 Brown A7 5 Red A10 Light blue A15 Yellow A20 White A25 Green A30 Maxi Fuse Color Ampere Yellow A20 Green A30 Orange A40 Red A50 Blue A60 Symbol legend 30 permanent battery 15 key operated ...

Page 109: ...n maxi3 50A 30 A C maxi4 60A 30 front guard maxi5 20A 30 alternator sensing maxi6 60A 30 ABS ASR ESP maxi7 30A RH seat maxi8 30A LH seat If a power fuse has blown contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer to have the system checked B Luggage compartment fuses and relays To access these components remove the protection panel and the box covers Fuses MINI AF1 15A High beams AF2 25A Low beams AF3 7 5A R...

Page 110: ...7 15A Blinking internal lights hazard blinking indicators and direction indicators AF18 15A Dashboard glove compartment AF19 Position available AF20 5A LH front and RH rear position lights Relays AR1 30A LH fan AR2 30A RH fan AR3 30A Lid opening actuator AR4 30A Child safety AR5 20A High beams AR6 20A Low beams AR7 20A Dashboard glove compartment AR8 Position available AR9 20A Position lights AR10...

Page 111: ...fold valve A C relay PDF13 5A 15 Alarm system immobilizer PDF14 5A 30 Alarm system immobilizer PDF15 Position available PDF16 15A RH ignition coils RH injectors PDF17 15A Windshield washer Wipers PDF18 15A 30 key PDF19 Position available PDF20 10A RH timing variators PDF21 7 5A 30 RH Motronic PDF22 Position available PDF23 30A RH Motronic main PDF24 10A 15 ABS ASR ESP PDF25 15A 30 fuel pump relay ...

Page 112: ... 15 shock absorber damping Skyhook 15 alternator 15 electronic differential PSF6 15A 30 door locking system PSF7 30A 30 LH power window PSF8 10A Positive from main LH Motronic relay PSR10 PSF9 10A 15 airbag PSF10 15A Battery charger PSF11 10A 30 Engine control system OBD 30 tire pressure monitoring system TPMS 30 electronic differential D Left hand side passenger compartment fuses and relays To ac...

Page 113: ...BOSCH PSR12 50A F1 Pump E Megafuse Located behind the battery on the connection cable between the alternator and the battery positive terminal PSF21 7 5A 30 LH Motronic PSF22 10A Reverse light PSF23 30A LH Motronic main PSF24 15A Power socket PSF25 15A 30 fuel pump relay 1 PSR8 and fuel pump relay 2 PSR9 PSF26 5A 15 connected devices relay excluding ignition PSF27 20A Heated seats PSF28 60A 30 rea...

Page 114: ... remove the cable from the negative terminals and then from the positive terminals If the engine does not start after a few attempts contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer Take care not to let the positive cable come into contact with the vehicle or the negative cable Improper maneuvers may cause damage to the electrical system Push start This is to be avoided if at all possible as it may cause fu...

Page 115: ...fter a collision or notice any leaks do not reset the switch in order to prevent the risk of fire The inertia switch is positioned on the left hand side of the passenger compartment in the lower part of the front door pillar and is protected by a metal bracket Resetting the system After checking that there are no fuel leaks Remove the cover and press the button A on the switch on the switch Turn t...

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Page 117: ...Level checks ________________________ 119 Battery ____________________________ 121 Windshield wiper ____________________ 123 Wheels and tires _____________________ 123 Headlight adjustment ________________ 124 Cleaning the vehicle__________________ 125 If the vehicle is stored for long periods __ 126 ...

Page 118: ...ntenance Schedule It is however advisable to immediately report to an Authorized Ferrari Dealer any small fault which may occur during use of the vehicle e g small fluid leaks and not wait until the next service is due to correct the problem It is required to have the periodic service performed at least once a year even if the specified mileage limit has not been reached see Yearly Maintenance Ser...

Page 119: ...is between the MIN and MAX notches on the dipstick The oil level check must be performed with the cap resting on the tank Top up if necessary with the specified oil up to the MAX level Screw the cap back on tightly Level checks General notes The level checks must be carried out at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule or before starting a long journey Open the engine compartment lid see ...

Page 120: ... of contact wash the affected area thoroughly with running water To avoid any risk always use protective goggles and gloves Keep away from children Never dispose of used fluid in the environment On vehicles with F1 gearbox the tank supplies the braking system only The symbol shown on the adhesive label on the tank indicates that there is synthetic fluid in the system Use of mineral fluids will cau...

Page 121: ...need refilling with distilled water or sulphuric acid To access the battery undo the two screws A under the floor mat at the top of the passenger footrest panel Remove the panel slipping it off the lower pins Periodically check that the terminals are clean and firmly secured Visually inspect the outer casing for any cracks If the battery is overcharged it will wear out quickly Have the electrical ...

Page 122: ...vehicle e g cell phones navigation systems satellite alarm systems etc the battery may discharge faster and will have to be recharged more frequently Battery charger optional Upon request the vehicle can be equipped with a special connector to connect a battery charger in order to keep the battery charged and for emergency charging For instructions on the use of the device see the Carrozzeria Scag...

Page 123: ...filling tank Close the cap Wheels and tires To help ensure performance endurance and the best tire adjustment on the wheel it is important to follow the following instructions for the first 125 190 miles 200 300 km of use of new tires avoid sudden acceleration avoid sharp braking and steering drive at moderate speed on straight roads and on curves How to use the tires For safe driving it is import...

Page 124: ...ied technician Never fit tires of uncertain origin The tires are of the unidirectional type and there is an arrow on the side indicating the rolling direction or the outside When changing the tires ensure that the rolling direction corresponds to that indicated in order to maintain optimal performance Tires on the same axle must always be replaced in pairs Regularly check the tread minimum accepta...

Page 125: ... 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 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 recommended by Ferrari Any areas that are cracked or chipped as a result of stones scratches or parking maneu...

Page 126: ...er switch as described in the section Battery in this chapter If you do not wish to disconnect the battery in order to keep certain devices functioning such as radio station memory alarm system etc recharge the battery at least once a month If the vehicle is not used for long periods of time with the battery disconnected the battery must be recharged at least every three months Protect the vehicle...

Page 127: ...__ 132 Exhaust system______________________ 134 Clutch _____________________________ 136 Gearbox ___________________________ 136 Driving and steering _________________ 138 Air conditioning heating system _______ 139 CST system _________________________ 140 Braking system ______________________ 140 Suspension _________________________ 143 Chassis Bodywork___________________ 147 Electronic Control U...

Page 128: ...with hydraulic tensioners four overhead camshafts two per bank and four valves per cylinder driven by hydraulic tappets with automatic backlash recovery cylinder heads with combustion chamber of high volumetric and thermodynamic efficiency aluminum alloy and hardened silicone crankcase with wet Nickasil coated aluminum liners single piece crankshaft in hardened steel individually balanced resting ...

Page 129: ...f a chain The oil tank with suction chamber is cast in the gearbox and has a separator equipped with cylindrical degassing chamber in the upper part with centrifugal cyclone effect The separator is fitted with an oil filler plug at the end of the filler neck The device for oil gas and vapor recirculation is of the closed circuit type In the event of engine malfunctioning with an abnormal rise in p...

Page 130: ... Schedule by an Authorized Ferrari Dealer It is recommended to exclusively use lubricants approved by Ferrari Centrifugal pump with thermostatic valve Right hand radiator Left hand radiator Electric fan Bleeder pipe Underfloor pipes Twin contact fan on off switch Water temperature sensor Oil water heat exchanger Expansion tank Cooling system ...

Page 131: ... is connected to the radiators by means of pipes running lengthwise under the floor of the vehicle Fitted on the delivery pipe connecting the two radiators is a twin contact switch for the automatic activation of the electric fans and a water temperature sensor for the engine ECU Replacing the coolant The coolant must be replaced at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule by an Authorized ...

Page 132: ... order to optimize gear shifting control warming up of the power unit Fuel system and fuel vapor emission control system Upper tank connection pipe Canister purge solenoid valves Active carbon filter Diagnostic pump Air filter for diagnostic pump Fuel tank Electric pump with filter Multi function valve Ventilation valve Separator Injector rail Filler neck Lower tank connection pipe ...

Page 133: ...bleeding type These valves are connected to a separator which collects and condenses the fuel vapors After passing through the filters inside the pumps the pressurized fuel is sent to the injector rails on the intake manifolds This is a returnless type system i e no fuel is returned to the tank The system is fitted with an automatic safety inertia switch positioned in the passenger compartment whi...

Page 134: ...0 11 2 5 1 Exhaust system Exhaust manifold Front Oxygen sensor Thermocouple Catalytic converter Rear Oxygen sensor CO sampling port cap Muffler Exhaust tips Exhaust bypass valve Exhaust bypass solenoid valve Vacuum tank ...

Page 135: ...n catalytic converters The catalytic converters reduce the emission of HC CO and NOx into the atmosphere Each exhaust manifold contains a pre catalytic converter which thanks to its proximity to the gas outlet from the combustion chamber assures faster heating and greater efficiency in exhaust emission reduction during the phases immediately following engine start up The front oxygen sensor and th...

Page 136: ... in the mechanical gearbox version Gearbox The gearbox has 6 synchronized gears plus reverse gear The gears are quick coupling with reduced stroke The synchronizers are of the double and triple cone type The gearbox also contains the bevel gear pair and the electronic differential Electronic differential E DIFF The vehicle is equipped with an electronic differential working on the rear axle which ...

Page 137: ...smission cables electronically controlled F1 gearbox which uses an electro hydraulic system controlled by two levers on either side of the steering wheel These levers substitute the traditional gearshift lever and clutch pedal Compared with the manually controlled gearbox the electronically controlled system offers the following advantages as far as gearbox and clutch are concerned faster upshifti...

Page 138: ...ing pump Oil tank Steering box delivery pipe Steering box return pipe Cooling coil The vehicle is equipped with electronically controlled rack and pinion type hydraulic steering which is servo assisted by a variable calibration hydraulic circuit As the speed increases the aerodynamic load on the vehicle and the pump calibration generate a constant steering load with a sensation of mechanical steer...

Page 139: ...om the outside or recirculating the air inside the vehicle automatically regardless of the ambient conditions Heater evaporator This unit is secured to the partition panel between the passenger compartment and the luggage compartment and it contains the heater and the evaporator in one single assembly This system allows the user to heat outside or inside air The air that comes out of the evaporato...

Page 140: ... torque feedback driving will be extremely smooth without jerks which could be annoying and prevent the driver from fully appreciating the potential of the vehicle Moreover the several settings available depending on the level of grip allow driving at higher speeds stability and easy control in any condition Braking system The hydraulically controlled braking system is composed of ventilated disc ...

Page 141: ... the pressure on the brake calipers The driver will perceive a pulsing sensation coming from the brake pedal which is normal In the event of a failure the system will be deactivated but this will not affect the efficiency of the conventional braking system The failure is indicated by the relative warning light on the instrument panel illuminating In this case it is advisable to contact the nearest...

Page 142: ...20 if the level is below the minimum level top up with the specified fluid and immediately contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer to have the system checked In fact any fluid leaks from the hydraulic system will jeopardize functioning of both the conventional and the ABS braking systems The system s performance in terms of active safety must not allow the driver to take unnecessary and unjustified...

Page 143: ...cal information 143 4 3 2 1 1 6 1 4 5 4 3 Shock absorbers Electronic control unit Wheel acceleration sensor Vertical acceleration sensor Failure warning light on instrument panel Suspension Driving mode switch ...

Page 144: ... sensor fitted on the steering column detects the position of the steering wheel see page 139 By processing the sensor output data the ECU interprets the driving and road conditions and instantly adjusts the shock absorber calibration much faster than any other system on the market today The system is controlled by an ECU which drives the solenoid valves on each shock absorber based on the signals...

Page 145: ... and the calibration button are connected to the electrical system of the vehicle positioned on the left lower part of the dashboard Tire pressure calibration button To calibrate the system turn the ignition key to position II press the button located on the left lower part of the dashboard holding it for 4 10 seconds the CAL symbol will appear on the multi function display The system will take a ...

Page 146: ... not yet calibrated It remains on until the ignition key is turned to position 0 Follow the instructions in the section Replacing the wheels on page 100 when only one tire has a puncture Puncture with wheel indication Illuminated when a puncture occurs indicating the tire involved It remains on until the ignition key is turned to position 0 Follow the instructions in the section Replacing the whee...

Page 147: ...ng different joining techniques The moving parts secured with screws such as the luggage compartment lid the engine compartment lid and the doors complete the body Repair Instructions In the event of damage to the aluminum parts the repair always requires the replacement of the part Depending on the extent of the damage entire assemblies can be replaced or just individual parts It is not permitted...

Page 148: ...one per bank Instrument panel Air conditioning heating system Shock absorber calibration adjustment ABS ASR Airbag Alarm system Power windows F1 gearbox for vehicles with F1 gearbox Electronic differential Immobilizer Door locking system Windshield wipers Turn signal and hazard lights Soft top Tire pressure monitoring system optional Bluetooth optional ...

Page 149: ...lues of the measurements made during vehicle testing running an automatic test cycle of the individual systems analyzing the data acquired by the ECUs deleting the errors detected while driving Error management The errors are recorded in an erasable memory at the time of system testing and or repair and also in a non erasable historical memory thus providing a complete picture of the faults found ...

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Page 152: ...d steering _________________ 138 Driving mode selection switch __________ 28 Duplicating the keys __________________ 23 Electrical system data ________________ 18 Electrically adjustable seat______________ 55 Electronic accelerator Drive by Wire system _______________ 131 Electronic alarm system _______________ 24 Electronic Control Units _______________ 148 Electronic differential E DIFF ________...

Page 153: ...________________________ 26 Replacing the wheels ________________ 100 Replacing the wiper blades ____________ 123 Requesting new keys __________________ 25 Respecting the environment____________ 96 Restarting the engine F1 gearbox _______ 89 Run flat tires ________________________ 18 Safety systems _______________________ 57 Seat belts ___________________________ 59 Seat controls__________________...

Page 154: ...ublication without obligation of prior notice Contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer for any further information For efficiency and safety as well as for preserving the car s value it is advisable not to modify the cars equipment unless you use parts of the approved type COPYRIGHT 2006 Ferrari S p A Servizio Assistenza Tecnica Via Abetone Inferiore 4 41053 Maranello Modena Code No 69328400 Catalog...

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