Ferrari 2006 F430 Spider, Руководство пользователя

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Independent wheels, with upper and lower
triangular wishbones.
Double-acting telescopic hydraulic shock
absorbers with electronically-controlled
calibration variation.
Anti-dive configuration, the upper arm
being tilted to reduce front pitching when
braking.
Transverse stabilizer bars
A maintenance-free, one-piece double-row
ball bearing is fitted on the wheel hub.
The features of the system with which the
vehicle is equipped are varied hydraulically
and electronically during use depending on
the driving and load conditions.
Electronically-controlled active
suspension with continuous damping
through the “Skyhook” system
The suspension uses the “Skyhook” system
developed by Mannesmann-Sachs and
further refined by Ferrari for continuous
automatic damping control via acceleration
sensors which record the movements of
each wheel and the vehicle body.
Not only does this system help ensure the
best compromise between handling and
comfort, but it can also slightly enhances
other aspects by using specific settings.
Three different setting levels are available
on this vehicle.
Level 1
: slightly more flexible setting,
optimized to best absorb road
unevenness and help ensure
better grip on wet road surfaces
(ICE and “Low grip” position).
Level 2 : slightly stiffer setting, optimized
for racing-style and high-speed
driving (in medium- to high-grip
conditions) without reducing
comfort dramatically (SPORT
position).
Level 3 : even stiffer setting, optimized for
driving on the race track (RACE
and position).
A sensor fitted on the steering column
detects the position of the steering wheel
(see page 139 ).
By processing the sensor output data,
the ECU interprets the driving and road
conditions and instantly adjusts the shock
absorber calibration, much faster than any
other system on the market today.
The system is controlled by an ECU which
drives the solenoid valves on each shock
absorber based on the signals received
from the sensor, modifying damping and
therefore calibration.
These sensors allow the ECU to
calculate the vehicle speed, vertical and
lateral acceleration, steering angle and
instantaneous pressure in the braking
system, and therefore to control suspension
damping.
Failure indicator on the multi-function
display
Every time a system malfunction is
detected, the relevant warning light is
illuminated on the multi-function display
on the instrument panel (see page 40 ).
If the failure involves a valve, conditions
may arise in which one or two of the
four shock absorbers may have a fixed
calibration (valve locked).
In any case, safe driving of the vehicle is
always assured.
The malfunction detected is stored by the
ECU.
The system is exclusively designed for
connection to the Ferrari SD-3 Diagnostic
Tester, by means of which the system can be
diagnosed.
If a malfunctioning occurs while driving
causing the relevant warning light to come
on, it is advisable to:
• stop the vehicle
• turn the ignition key to position
0
• restart the engine.
If the malfunction is no longer present (e.g.,
false contact), the warning light will not
come on again and the system will resume
normal functioning; otherwise, the system
will continue to indicate a malfunction.
In this case, contact your
Authorized
Ferrari Dealer .