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About your Vehicle
Suspension damping control
This vehicle uses latest generation MagneRide™ magnetorheological
suspension, a system developed by Delphi and perfected by
Ferrari
for continuous automatic damping control.
By processing data received from the vehicle dynamics sensors and
sensors that detect bodyshell movements, the ECU interprets the
driving conditions and the road surface and immediately adjusts
suspension response by varying the control current of each shock
absorber.
These sensors allow the ECU to calculate the vehicle speed, vertical
and lateral acceleration, steering angle and instantaneous pressure
in the braking system, and hence to control suspension damping.
This system not only ensures an optimal compromise between
racing-style performance (handling) and comfort, but is capable
of emphasising either aspect by using the different adjustments
available controlled by the “Manettino” driving mode control
switch. Three different setting levels are available on this vehicle.
Level 1 (COMFORT)
Slightly more flexible setting, optimised to better absorb road
unevenness and provide a better grip on wet road surfaces
(Manettino set to WET).
Level 2 (SPORT)
Slightly more rigid adjustment optimised for sports-style driving
and for high speed (with medium-high grip), without significantly
affecting comfort (Manettino set to SPORT).
Level 3 (RACE)
Even more rigid setting optimised for use on the race track
(Manettino set to RACE, CT OFF, ESC OFF).
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