Respecting The Environment - Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual

Driving using the driving mode switch
The driving mode switch on the steering
wheel allows the driver to use the vehicle
potential in a fast and intuitive way.
There are five modes available, which
correspond to the grip level (from low
to high) and consequently to the level of
driving assistance required (from high to
none).
In the ICE mode, performance is
reduced in favour of maximum stability,
which is essential for driving on roadways
with very low grip (snow or ice). Traction
stability control (CST) is at the maximum
level (Level 1). The vehicle runs extremely
"smoothly". On vehicles equipped with
F1 gearbox, gearshifting is automatic at
high engine speeds, and wheel locking is
inhibited in the event of downshifting on
icy roadways.
The "Low Grip" mode ensures
stability on both dry and wet roadways.
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It is advisable to use this mode in low-
grip conditions (rain) or on slippery
or particularly uneven roads. In this
configuration, unlike the previous one, the
driver is left the choice to drive the vehicle
using the gearbox as desired. Suspension
damping is optimised in order to provide
the best possible driving comfort and the
CST remains set to the previous level.
The SPORT mode is the basic
driving mode for the vehicle and provides
the best compromise between stability and
performance. This position ensures stability
only in medium- to high-grip conditions
and not in low-grip conditions (in which
case it would be better to return to the
previous position). In this mode, the vehicle
maximum performance can be experienced
on roads open to traffic. For this reason,
the suspension damping level is shifted to a
higher one, so as to enhance performance,
handling and stability at high speeds.
Also the CST is shifted to a different level
(Level 2), giving the driver greater freedom
without excessively reducing engine
performance (for this reason, stability is not
ensured on low-grip roadways).
The RACE mode is to be used
exclusively on the race track. On vehicles
equipped with F1 gearbox, gearshifting
is faster so as to reduce the time involved
as much as possible. The CST shifts to
Level 3 (engine load will only be limited
as far as necessary) and the suspensions
stiffen further. In this position, the driver
can perceive that he has full control of the
vehicle, and the operation of all engine
control systems will be reduced to a
minimum. Stability is not ensured.
This is the position where the CST
is deactivated. The vehicle stability is no
longer controlled in any way, but it is
completely in the hands of the driver. The
only auxiliary systems still active are those
that cannot be deactivated, such as the
ABS and EBD. Also in this position, the
electronic differential has a specific setting,
which enhances the dynamic qualities
of the vehicle in the absence of stability
controls. The gearshift speed (on vehicles
with F1 gearbox) and the damping control
remain the same as in the previous position.

Respecting the environment

We are all responsible for respecting and
protecting the environment.
Ferrari has designed and constructed a
vehicle using technologies, materials and
devices such as to reduce the harmful
impact on the environment to a minimum.
It is important to keep the vehicle perfectly
efficient by complying with the "Service
Time Schedule".
As further contribution towards protecting
the environment, drive safely and behave
responsibly at all times.