Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual page 2

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 is an
integral part of the vehicle and it must
therefore always be kept on board.
This manual refers to vehicles with two
types of transmission:
• F1 electronically-controlled gearbox
• mechanical gearbox
Therefore some information may vary
depending on the gearbox installed.
Consulting the manual
To facilitate reading and fast consultation,
the topics have been divided into sections
and chapters. The important parts requiring
particular attention are easily identifiable in
the sections and chapters.
Extreme caution required: failure
to comply with the instructions
could cause hazardous situations involving
personal and vehicle safety!
Important note: warning aimed at
preventing any damage to the vehicle and
thus hazards involving the safety of persons.
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Abbreviations
Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in an abbreviated form:
A.C. Air Conditioning System
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
ASR Anti-skid Regulation during
acceleration
EBD Electronic Brake-force
Distribution
CST Traction Stability Control
MSR Engine braking torque adjustment
ECU Electronic Control Unit
F1 Formula 1 - Electronically-
controlled gearbox, designed with
the same technology as used in the
racing sector
L.C. Launch Control - strategy for
performance standing start.
Service
The information contained in this manual is
limited to those instructions and indications
that are strictly required for the use and
good preservation of the vehicle.
Carefully following the instructions
contained herein will help you get the best
results and satisfaction from your vehicle.
We also recommend you have all the checks
and service carried out at our Dealers or
Authorised Workshops as they have the
skilled staff and appropriate equipment
available.
See the "Sales and Service Organisation"
manual for the locations of the Ferrari
Dealers and Authorised Service Centres.
The Ferrari Technical Service Department
is at your complete disposal for any
information and suggestions.
Updating
The high quality of your vehicle is
guaranteed by constant improvements and
there may hence be differences between
this manual and your vehicle.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual refer to those
resulting as of the printing date.