Ferrari 458 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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About your Vehicle
Park Lock
The Park Lock is a locking device built into the gearbox.
This device is used to prevent the vehicle from moving when the
multi-disc clutches are open, i.e., with the engine off and/or without
the hydraulic pressure required for gearbox operating.
The device operates automatically every time the key is turned to
off: if a gear is engaged when the key is turned to off, the Park
Lock is immediately activated. If the gearbox is in “ N ” (neutral), the
Park Lock starts operating after a minimum preset time (needed for
the Carwash procedure, see next paragraph). To inform the driver
that the Park Lock has been engaged, the letter “ P ” is displayed on
the gearbox display.
The Park Lock is deactivated when the engine is running, the first
gear or “ R ” is requested (with the brake pedal pressed) and the
luggage compartment lid has been closed correctly.
Carwash procedure
The Park lock device can be electrically disabled on a temporary
basis when the engine is switched off by performing the Carwash
procedure.
This procedure is necessary when the vehicle has to be moved with
the engine off and when washing the vehicle.
Warning
When the Park Lock device is electronically deactivated
(Carwash procedure), the vehicle may move.
The vehicle is only kept stationary by the parking brake which
must be applied.
To perform the Carwash procedure, do the following:
- with the engine running, select the first gear;
- select neutral “
N ” ;
- switch off the engine;
- turn the key to position
II
(key-on) within 3 seconds of switching
off.
The message “Carwash mode activation” will appear on the left
TFT display.