Ferrari Portofino Manual page 5

Most accidents are caused by distraction. The driver must use any
on-board information, communication and entertainment systems
responsibly, especially when the vehicle is in motion. Examples of
information, communication and entertainment systems are the following:
satellite navigation systems, traffic information systems (e.g. ITT), media
players (e.g. iPod), telephones with Bluetooth connectivity, etc. (whether
merely audio-based or with display).
It is important to bear in mind that on-board systems may be distracting
when driving since they may take a driver's attention off the road
for several seconds. Aftermarket video entertainment systems for the
passenger (e.g. TV) must be installed where they cannot distract the
driver while the vehicle is in motion. While the vehicle is in motion, the
attention required to use on-board systems must never exceed the high
level of attention required to drive safely in accordance with the Traffic
Regulations.
Therefore, these systems may only be used (separately or in combination
with others) by the driver:
- in complete safety (stopping the vehicle before use if necessary).
Operations that are not involved with driving (e.g. changing dashboard
functions), must be performed in maximum safety when the vehicle is
stationary;
- putting road safety first; for example, under conditions of poor or limited
visibility, looking at a display with active programmes can be distracting
even if you take your eye off the road only for a split second;
- ensuring, if the previous vehicle owner has installed systems on the
vehicle that are NOT APPROVED by F
are fully compatible with the original vehicle equipment.
If the vehicle owner has installed one or more new systems, either fixed or
removable, on the vehicle, make sure that these
- have the necessary certification;
(car tuning), that they
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- are fully compatible with the original vehicle equipment (i.e. they do not
interfere with it);
- are fitted by skilled staff.
The F Technical Service Department and F
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Authorised Service Centres can provide all the information needed to
ensure that they are compatible.
Strict priority criteria must be observed when driving a vehicle: you must
not therefore take your attention off the road.
In some countries, the use of entertainment/information systems is
prohibited on vehicles when driving.
The driver is responsible for use of these entertainment/information
systems with video screens if they are prohibited in the country where the
vehicle will be driven.
These considerations are not exhaustive, but only refer to some general
issues that will be specifically dealt with in this Owner's Manual.
Introduction
The aim of this Owner's Manual is to help you get the best value from
your vehicle and to provide information on routine maintenance: we
advise you to read it carefully before setting out. The Owner's Manual
should be considered an integral part of the vehicle and must therefore
always be kept on board.
Using the product in a way that does NOT comply with the Owner's
Manual not only exonerates Ferrari of any responsibility but also puts
the person at great risk.
Dealers and
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