Ferrari 458 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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About your Vehicle
ESC OFF mode
In ESC OFF mode the ESC system is disabled. No electronic
systems other than the E-Diff control vehicle stability and the
driver is allowed complete freedom and control of the vehicle
for track use. This mode is used on the race track in high grip
conditions. The gearshift mode, suspension damping and the
performance ABS setting are the same as the “RACE” and “CT
OFF” modes.
Warning
In low- to medium-grip conditions (e.g. wet, icy, sandy roads),
do not deactivate the
ESC
system.
Important note
Every time the engine is started, the ESC system will reactivate.
Important note
When the brake pedal is pressed, traction control is activated
via the VDC system (vehicle dynamics control via the braking
system).
CT OFF mode
In “CT OFF” mode the F1-Trac traction control is disabled. This
mode further enhances the already racing -style behaviour of the
vehicle: traction control is disabled while stability control remains
active when a certain level of sideslip is exceeded. The gearshift
mode, suspension damping and the performance ABS setting are
the same as the previous position. The electronic differential has
a specifi c setting developed to emphasise the dynamic qualities of
the vehicle. Stability is not ensured. This mode is used on the race
track in high grip conditions.
If “CT OFF” mode is selected, this is indicated on the left TFT
display as shown below: