Ferrari 2006 F430 Spider, Руководство пользователя

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Before a trip
Preliminary checks
Check the following at regular intervals and
always before long trips:
• tire pressure and conditions
• levels of fluids and lubricants
• condition of the windshield wiper blades
• proper functioning of the warning lights
and external lights.
It is in any case advisable to carry out these
checks at least every 500 mi. (800 km) and to
always follow the “Maintenance Schedule”.
It is also advisable to:
• clean the glass covers of the external
lights and all the glass surfaces;
• properly adjust the mirrors, steering
wheel, seats and seat belts.
Capacities
Use unleaded fuel only!
Using leaded fuel would permanently
damage the catalytic converters.
To help ensure optimum engine operation
and a top performance from the vehicle, use
“Premium Gasoline” with a octane level of
91-94 AKI.
For lubricant and fluid specifications and
amounts, follow the instructions given in
the section “Recommended lubricants and
fluids” on page 19 .
While driving
Always drive carefully and never exceed the
maximum engine speed indicated by the
red area on the tachometer.
In normal conditions, all the red and amber
light indicators for the suspension and CST
systems on the multi-function display must
be off. When on, these LEDs indicate a
malfunction in the corresponding system.
Ensure proper functioning of the various
devices by checking the relevant control
gauges.
Continuing to drive when a red
warning light is on could cause
serious damage to the vehicle and affect
performance.
After driving in SPORT or RACE mode,
let the engine idle for several minutes
before stopping it in order to stabilize the
temperatures.
Do not coast downhill with the
engine off, since the servo brake,
without vacuum, does not function and,
after braking several times, the system loses
nearly all its efficiency.
Breaking in
Today’s production methods allow high
precision in the construction and coupling
of components. Nonetheless, the moving
parts need to be broken in, especially in the
first hours of driving the vehicle.
Engine and transmission
Avoid exceeding 5,000 RPM for the first
620 mi. (1,000 km).
After starting, do not exceed 4,000 RPM
until the engine has warmed up sufficiently
(water temperature: 149-158 °F / 65-70 °C).
Do not let the engine run at a constantly
high speed for a prolonged time.