Ferrari 458 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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About your Vehicle
Driving with the “ABS” braking system
The ABS system assists the driver as follows:
- It prevents 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
tyres.
- When the ABS is activated, you will feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal during emergency braking or in low-grip conditions.
DO NOT release the pedal but continue to push it to give
continuity to the braking action.
- The ABS prevents the wheels from locking, but it does not
increase the physical limits of grip between the tyres and the road:
keep a safe distance from the vehicles ahead and reduce speed
before curves.
Power steering system
The power steering system uses the power produced by the engine
to help the driver steer more precisely while exerting less force on
the steering wheel.
Important note
Remember that power steering does not work when the engine
is switched off and more force is therefore needed when
steering.
Warning
Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned (locked position) to
the right or the left for more than 15 seconds when the engine is
running. This may damage the power steering system.
Important note
If the power steering system is not working properly, as
indicated by a symbol which appears on the left TFT display
(see page 118), contact the Ferrari Service Network.