Ferrari 2012 F12 Berlinetta, Owner'S Manual

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About your Vehicle
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- Use the ventilation system to demist the windscreen
(see page 185) and avoid visibility problems.
- Periodically check the condition of the windscreen wiper blades.
Driving in fog
Whenever possible, avoid travelling if there is thick fog. If you have
to drive in misty conditions, or if there is thick fog or fog banks,
follow these rules:
- Keep a moderate speed.
- Turn on the low beams, also during the day, and use the rear fog
light. Avoid using the high beams.
Warning
On stretches where visibility is good, turn off the rear fog light,
it may be annoying for the occupants of the vehicles behind
you.
- Remember that fog makes the road damp and therefore all
manoeuvres are more difficult and braking distances are longer.
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
- As far as possible, avoid suddenly changing speed and direction.
- As far as possible, avoid overtaking.
- In the event of an emergency stop, (e.g. failures, inability to
proceed due to poor visibility conditions, etc.) try to free the
main driving lane. Then turn on the hazard warning lights and, if
possible, the low beams. On approaching another vehicle, sound
the horn rhythmically.
Driving on mountain roads
Below is some advice for driving on steep roads:
- To prevent the brakes from overheating when driving downhill,
use the engine to brake by engaging a lower gear.
- Never coast downhill or drive downhill with the engine off or
in neutral, nor with the ignition key removed from the steering
column.
- Drive at a moderate speeds and do not “cut” corners.
- Remember that overtaking uphill is slower and requires a longer
free stretch of road. If you are overtaken when driving uphill,
ensure that the other vehicle can pass easily.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Below is some advice for driving in these conditions:
- Keep a very moderate speed.
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicles in front of you.
- Fit snow tyres approved for the vehicle.
- Given the poor grip, use the engine brake as much as possible
and avoid sudden braking.
- Avoid sudden acceleration and sharp changes in direction.
- During the winter season, even apparently dry roads can have icy
sections.
Therefore, be careful when driving along stretches of road in the
shade as there may be icy patches.