Ferrari 458 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
Ferrari has designed and built a high performance vehicle.
In order to take advantage of the safety systems described below, it
is essential to comply with the indicated regulations.
Special recommendations
This vehicle has been built to comply with homologation
regulations that also concern safety and environmental protection.
These high technological standards must always be accompanied by
careful and cautious driving.
Particular attention must be paid to:
• Overheated components. High temperatures develop in the
engine compartment near the exhaust system. Do not park the
vehicle on paper, grass, dry leaves or other flammable materials.
They could catch fire if they come into contact with hot parts of
the exhaust system. Do not fit other heat shields or remove those
fitted on the exhaust system. Do not let flammable substances
come into contact with the exhaust system.
• Moving parts of the vehicle such as belts, fans, etc. They must
always be adequately protected. Do not remove the guards or
operate on the moving parts without taking due precautions.
• Installations under pressure such as braking system, air
conditioning system, cooling system and lubrication system may
create pressures inside them. Do not perform any operation which
may cause gas or liquids to spill out with the risk of injury to
persons and damage to things.
Emissions
Warning
• The exhaust gas generated by the running engine may be
hazardous, especially when in closed spaces. As well as
consuming oxygen, the engine discharges carbon dioxide,
carbon oxide and other toxic gases.
• Fuel is highly inflammable and emits vapours which may be
noxious if inhaled.
Do not use naked flames or create sparks near the open fuel
tank or in any other condition where fuel comes into contact
with air.
Lubricants
Warning
• The oils used may also be flammable: take the same
precautions as those adopted for fuel.
Flammable fluids
Warning
• The fluid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Do not let
it spill out and come into contact with the skin, eyes or objects.
Do not use naked flames or create sparks near the battery.
Fuel inertia switch
• See page 71.