Alarm System - Ferrari 458 Italia Owner's Manual

Alarm system

The F CODE system
ERRARI
The vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobiliser system
(Ferrari CODE) which is automatically activated when the ignition
key is removed.
The keys are equipped with an electronic device which transmits
a coded signal to the Ferrari CODE ECU. Once this ECU has
recognised the signal, it allows starting the engine.
Operating
Each time the ignition key is removed (see page 87), the protection
system activates the engine immobiliser.
- When starting the engine, press the ENGINE START button on
the steering wheel:
1) If the code is recognised, the CODE warning light
instrument panel turns off when the check procedure has been
completed, whereas the EOBD warning light
the engine is started once the ECU has completed its diagnostic
cycle; in these conditions, the protection system has recognised
the key code and deactivated the immobiliser.
2) If the CODE warning light stays on, it means that the code
A
has not been recognised. If this occurs, it is advisable to turn
the key back to position 0 and then back to II; if the immobiliser
device remains active, try with the other key provided.
Important note
If you still cannot restart the engine, contact the Ferrari
Service Network.
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