Ferrari 458 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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Quick reference guide
UP-shifting
Use the right-hand
UP
paddle without releasing the accelerator
pedal.
An
UP
-shift request is not accepted when engagement of the
requested gear forces the engine to underrev or if an UP -shift is
already in progress because of engine overrevving.
For further information, see page 147.
DOWN-shifting
Use the left-hand
DOWN
paddle without releasing the accelerator
pedal.
A
DOWN
-shift request is not accepted if engagement of the
requested gear forces the engine beyond a certain RPM, depending
on the gear requested, or if a DOWN -shift is already in progress
because of engine underrevving.
For further information, see page 147.
“N” (Neutral) request
With the engine running, pull both
UP
and
DOWN
paddles towards
the steering wheel at the same time without pressing the brake pedal
to request neutral “
N
”.
If necessary, “
N
” can be requested at any speed. Subsequently, if an
“ UP ” or “ DOWN ” shift is requested, the system will engage the gear
most suited to the speed of the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
When the vehicle stops, the system automatically engages 1
st
gear
unless Neutral has already been requested.
When the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running, hold the
brake pedal down until ready to move off again.
Switching off the engine
The engine can be switched off with the gearbox either in “ N ” or
with a gear engaged.
After turning the ignition key from position
II
to position
0
, the
gearbox display will remain on for a few more seconds to display
the engaged gear. If the gearbox is in “
N
” a buzzer will sound.
Before switching off, the letter “ P ” is displayed on the gearbox
display to inform the driver that the Park Lock has been activated.
Warning
Never leave the vehicle with the gearbox in “
N
”. Always make sure
that the letter “ P ” (Parking) appears on the gearbox display.
For further information, see page 163.