Ferrari 458 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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About your Vehicle
Parking sensors (optional)
To help the driver when parking, the vehicle can be fitted on
request with four sensors in the rear bumper (rear parking
sensors), or four sensors in the front and rear bumpers (front and
rear parking sensors).
Warning
The system will only operate correctly if the sensors on the
bumpers are free of mud, dirt, snow or ice.
When approaching obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle,
the parking sensors inform the driver of the distance between the
vehicle and the obstacle by way of acoustic signals, which become
more frequent as the obstacle approaches, and visual signals in
area B of the left TFT display (see page 97). By supplementing the
driver's direct visual information with that provided by the system
acoustic signals and visual warnings, potential collisions can be
avoided when parking.
Warning
It is the driver, however, who holds full responsibility for
parking manoeuvres and other potentially dangerous situations.
The system has only been designed as an aid during parking
manoeuvres since it detects obstacles that are outside the
driver's field of vision.
Use of the sensors therefore does not mean that the driver can
be less careful and attentive and not watch out for persons and
obstacles during parking manoeuvres.
The rear parking sensors are automatically activated when the key
is in position
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and reverse gear is engaged. When the rear sensors
are activated, an acoustic signal warns the driver that the system has
been activated. If the vehicle is also equipped with front sensors,
these can be activated or deactivated by pressing the relative button
on the roof panel (see page 137).
“Stop and Go” function
The “Stop & Go” function, available on vehicles with front and
rear parking sensors, automatically activates the front sensors
when vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 mph) or below. This system
has been designed to assist the driver in certain traffic conditions
(e.g. tailbacks) and signals when the minimum distance is reached
between the vehicle and the vehicle in front.
To activate or deactivate the system, call up the MENU screen page,
select the items “Car setup”, “Parking sensor”, and select one of the
two options, “STOP&GO ON” and “STOP&GO OFF”.
Indication of obstacles
The parking sensor system emits acoustic signals as soon as an
obstacle is detected which become more frequent as the obstacle
approaches. The acoustic signal stops immediately if the distance
from the obstacle increases whereas the tone cycle remains
constant if the measured distance from the central sensors remains
unchanged.
The vehicle symbol and sensor detection zones appear on the
left TFT display: these zones indicate which part of the vehicle
is approaching an obstacle (if front or rear and if left, right or
central) and the distance from the obstacle (maximum, medium or
minimum).