Ferrari F430 SPIDER Owner's Manual page 88

Driving in fog
- Whenever possible, avoid setting off if
the fog is thick. If you have to drive in
misty conditions, or if there is thick fog
or fog banks, follow these rules:
- Position the selector on the steering
wheel to "Low Grip" mode.
- Keep a moderate speed.
- Turn on the low beams, even during the
day, and use the rear and front fog lights.
Avoid using the high beams.
On stretches where visibility is good, turn
off the rear fog light as it is very bright and
may be annoying for the occupants of the
vehicles behind you.
- Remember that fog makes the road
damp and therefore all manoeuvres are
more difficult and, what is more, braking
distances increase.
- Considerably increase the safety distance
to the vehicle in front of you.
- As far as possible, avoid suddenly
changing speed and direction.
- As far as possible, avoid overtaking.
- Pull off the road and stop only if strictly
necessary (because of a breakdown or
if you cannot continue owing to poor
visibility). Then turn on the hazard
lights and, if possible, the low beams. On
approaching another vehicle, sound the
horn rhythmically.
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Driving on mountain roads
- Position the selector on the steering
wheel to "Low Grip" or SPORT mode,
depending on the grip conditions.
- To prevent the brakes from overheating
when driving downhill, use the engine to
brake by engaging a lower gear.
- Never coast downhill in neutral or
with the engine off, and never with the
ignition key removed from the steering
column.
- Drive at a moderate speed and do not
"cut" corners.
- Remember that overtaking uphill is
slower and requires a longer free stretch
of road. If you are overtaken when
driving uphill, ensure that the other
vehicle can pass easily.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Below is some advice for driving in these
conditions:
- Position the selector on the steering
wheel to "ICE" mode.
- Keep a very moderate speed.
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicles in
front of you.
- Fit snow tyres approved for the vehicle.
- Given the poor grip, use the engine brake
as much as possible and avoid sudden
braking.
- Avoid sudden acceleration and sharp
changes in direction.
- During the winter season, even
apparently dry roads can have icy
sections. Therefore, be careful when
driving along stretches of road in the
shade as there may be icy patches.