Windshield Wiper; Wheels And Tires - Ferrari F430 Spider Owner's Manual

Windshield wiper

In order not to damage the wiper blades,
avoid using them when:
• the windshield is dry
• the blades are stuck to the windshield
due to freezing temperatures
• there are traces of snow on the
windshield or the wiper arms
• there are deposits on the windshield.
The wiper blades must be cleaned periodically
and checked for wear.
Replacing the wiper blades
• Turn on the windshield wipers and stop
them (ignition key in position 0) when
the blades are in a vertical position.
• Lift the arm, remove the blade and
replace it checking that it is properly
locked on the arm.
Never lift the windshield wiper arms from
their rest position.
Windshield wipers and washer fluid
Periodically check that there is fluid in the
tank.
The tank for the windshield washer
can be accessed by lifting the luggage
compartment lid.
• Lift the cap and fill the tank with the
specified fluid (see the "Recommended
lubricants and fluid" table on page
until it can be seen in the filling tank.
• Close the cap.
5 - Maintenance

Wheels and tires

To help ensure performance, endurance
and the best tire adjustment on the wheel,
it is important to follow the following
instructions for the first 125-190 miles
(200-300 km) of use of new tires:
• avoid sudden acceleration
• avoid sharp braking and steering
• drive at moderate speed on straight roads
and on curves.
How to use the tires
For safe driving it is important that the tires
be constantly maintained in good condition.
The inflation pressure must correspond to
the specified values and the tires should
be checked only when they are cold. Tire
pressure increases as the tire temperature
progressively increases.
Never reduce the pressure if the tires are
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hot.
Insufficient tire pressure can lead to
overheating, damage and even destruction
of the tires.
Inflating the tires to a pressure different from
that specified (see table on
allow the tire pressure monitoring system to
work properly (where fitted).
Violent impact against sidewalks, pot holes
in the road and other obstacles of various
types, as well driving on rough roads for
long periods of time may cause damage to
the tires which may not always be visible.
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