Fbp - Ferrari Brake Prefill; Esc - Electronic Stability Control; Stability And Traction Control - Ferrari 488GT Owner's Manual

Important note
The ABS system improves braking distances in all conditions,
but cannot compensate for the driver's failure to maintain safety
distances or loss of control in poor road conditions.
The purpose of the ABS system is to maximise the efficacy of the
brake system in all situations, and, in particular, at the limit of grip
of the tyres and in changing road surface conditions.

FBP - Ferrari Brake Prefill

Brake design parameters provide a set distance between the
brake pads and discs (the "air gap"): as soon as the brake pedal is
pressed, the presence of the air gap leads to a slight delay in brake
response.
The FBP (Ferrari Brake Prefill) system eliminates the air gap by
applying slight pressure to the braking system as soon as the
accelerator pedal is released just before braking. This results in
more immediate brake response and reduces braking distance
during emergency braking thereby improving safety.

ESC - Electronic Stability Control

The ESC system consists of two main systems:
VDC Vehicle Dynamics Control, performed through the
braking system
F1-Trac traction control, performed through engine torque
modulation, depending on maximum grip on the road
and secondary systems that are always active such as the ABS and
EBD.
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To provide optimal control in different driving and grip conditions,
four different settings have been developed:
- Level 1: (Manettino set to WET) ensures stability and maximises
traction on every type of road surface, both in low and very low
grip conditions, by means of engine and brake control (in this
condition, the standard ASR system is activated instead of the F1-
Trac function).
- Level 2: (Manettino set to SPORT) ensures stability and
maximises traction only in medium- to high-grip conditions by
optimising engine and brake control.
- Level 3: (Manettino set to RACE) enhances the racing features
of the vehicle by reducing engine control to a minimum and
maximising brake control. This mode is designed to ensure
stability on the race track in high grip conditions only.
- Level 4: (Manettino set to CT OFF) further enhances the
racing style performance of the vehicle: F1-Trac traction control
is deactivated whereas stability control remains active when a
certain level of sideslip is exceeded. F1-Trac traction control is off.
Stability is NOT guaranteed.
- Level 5: (Manettino set to ESC OFF) ESC off. Stability is NOT
guaranteed, but all other auxiliary systems such as ABS, EBD and
the E-Diff 3 electronic differential remain active. The VDC system
remains active under braking.
Important note
Track use refers to occasional use of the vehicle. The vehicle is
NOT intended for more frequent and continuous use on the
track.