Respecting The Environment - Ferrari F430 Spider Owner's Manual

The "Low Grip" mode helps ensure
stability on both dry and wet roadways.
It is advisable to use this mode in low-
grip conditions (e.g., 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 optimized 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 helps ensure
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 open roads. 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 changed 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).
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The RACE mode is to be used
exclusively on the race track. On vehicles
equipped with F1 gearbox, gear shifting
is faster so as to reduce the time required
as much as possible. The CST changes to
Level 3 (engine load will only be limited
as far as necessary) and the suspension
stiffens further. In this position, the driver
can perceive that he/she 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 systems still active are those
that cannot be deactivated, e.g., 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.
The most important rule is to drive
safely under all circumstances!

Respecting the environment

We are all responsible for respecting and
protecting the environment.
Ferrari has designed and constructed this
vehicle using technologies, materials and
devices to reduce the harmful impact on the
environment to a minimum.
It is important to keep the vehicle properly
maintained by following the "Maintenance
Schedule".
As a further contribution towards
protecting the environment, drive safely
and act responsibly at all times.