Parking - Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual

If the engine does not start, turn the key
back to position 0 before repeating the
procedure.
• After the engine has been started, the
words Check OK will appear. If the
words Check OK do not appear, turn
the key back to position 0, wait a few
seconds and retry.
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts, check for one of the following
causes:
• insufficient speed of the starting motor
(flat battery);
• ignition device faulty;
• faulty electrical contacts;
• burnt fuel pump fuses.
Warming up the engine
Do not run the engine at speeds higher than
4000 rpm until the engine oil temperature
has reached at least 65-70°C.
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Driving the vehicle
When the engine has started:
• Fully depress the clutch pedal and put
the gearshift lever into 1st gear.
Use the 1st gear for parking and for
hill starts.
• Completely release the handbrake.
• Slowly release the clutch pedal while
gradually accelerating.
• Then proceed to engage the other gears,
fully depressing the clutch pedal and
moving the gearshift lever into the next
position. When shifting down, be careful
not to exceed the maximum permitted
engine rpm (indicated on the rev counter
in the area with red notches).
• Engage reverse gear only with the car
stationary: Push the gearshift lever down
and then move it left and back.

Parking

Engage the handbrake, put the gearshift lever
into 1st whether parking uphill or downhill,
steer the wheels and switch off the engine
(valid for all versions, both with mechanical
and F1 gearbox).
As the1st gear is the most reduced, it is
more suited to use the engine as a brake.
When parking on a steep slope, use a wedge
or rock to block the wheels.
Never leave the ignition key in position II.
Always remove the key when getting out of
the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Do not park the vehicle on flammable
materials (paper, grass, dry leaves, etc.).
They could catch fire if they come into
contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system.
Do not leave the engine running with the
vehicle unattended.