Ferrari 458 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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About your Vehicle
Warning
Before operating the hard top and while it is in motion, always
ensure that all children, persons and objects are a safe distance
away from the moving parts. In the event of danger, release the
hard top switch: all movement will stop immediately.
Warning
While the hard top is in motion, never place your hands, fingers
or objects on the moving parts or on the windscreen cross
member.
Warning
DO NOT open the retractable hard top when the outside
temperature is below -10 °C (14 °F).
Warning
Before operating the hard top, make sure that the engine
compartment lid has been closed correctly. If the engine
compartment lid is open, a vehicle symbol appears on the left
TFT display that indicates that the lid is open together with a
special message.
Important note
We recommend closing the hard top when parking.
The conditions required for opening and closing the retractable
hard top are as follows:
- the ignition key must be in position
II
;
Important note
We recommend operating the hard top with the engine running.
- the engine compartment lid must be closed properly;
- the battery voltage must not be below 11 volts;
- the hydraulic system must not be overheated.
If one or more conditions are not met, the hard top cannot be
opened or closed and a message appears on the left TFT display.
Important note
Check that there is sufficient vertical clearance to open the hard
top.