Ferrari Portofino, Manual

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ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE
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Driving with the “ABS” braking system
The ABS system assists the driver as follows:
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It prevents the wheels from locking and skidding during emergency
braking, particularly in low-grip conditions.
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It allows braking and changing direction at the same time. This
feature is affected by the physical limits and lateral grip of the tyres.
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When the ABS is activated, you will feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal during emergency braking or in low-grip conditions.
DO NOT release the pedal but continue to push it to give continuity
to the braking action.
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The ABS prevents the wheels from locking, but it does not increase
the physical limits of grip between the tyres and the road: keep
a safe distance from the vehicles ahead and reduce speed before
curves.
Power steering system
The power steering system helps the driver to steer more precisely while
exerting less force on the steering wheel.
Important note
Remember that power steering does not work when the engine is
switched off and more force is therefore needed when steering.
Warning
Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned (locked position) to the
right or the left for more than 15 seconds when the engine is running.
This may damage the power steering system.
Important note
If the power steering system is not working properly, as indicated by
a symbol which appears on the left TFT display, contact the F
ERRARI
S
ERVICE
N
ETWORK
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Suspension damping control (optional)
If requested, the vehicle can be equipped with latest generation
MagneRide™ magnetorheological suspension (optional), a system
perfected by F
ERRARI
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.
Setting optimised to obtain the best traction in low-grip conditions, for
example on snow or ice.
Level 1 (COMFORT)
Slightly more flexible setting optimised to absorb road unevenness and
provide better grip on wet surfaces.
Level 2 (SPORT)