If The Vehicle Is Laid Up For Long Periods - Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual

• Wash the car with a sponge and a
solution of mild soap and water.
• Rinse the car again with a jet of water
and dry it with a piece of chamois leather.
When the vehicle has been washed,
slightly depress the brake pedal at
moderate speed before driving at normal
speed so that the brake discs and pads can
be cleaned off.
In order to maintain the shine of the
paintwork, polish it once or twice a year
with the products recommended by
Ferrari.
• Any areas that are cracked or chipped as
a result of stones, scratches or parking
manoeuvres, etc. must immediately
be treated at an Authorised Ferrari
Service Centre.
• Do not park the vehicle in damp and/or
unventilated areas for long periods of
time.
Cleaning the interior - Cleaning and
care of the leather upholstery
Appropriate and regular treatment, at least
3-4 times a year, will ensure that the original
quality, natural characteristics and softness
of the leather upholstery in your Ferrari is
maintained unaltered over time.
With this in mind, specific leather care
products are also available (cleaner and
cream) perfected and tested by Ferrari.
These products can be ordered through
the Ferrari Spare Parts Service
Department both individually and as
part of the "Care Kit" which includes the
complete range of cleaning products for the
vehicle.
For instructions on using the "Care Kit"
products, see the "Scaglietti Bodywork
Programme" Owner's manual and the
instructions included in the kit.
Products to be avoided at all costs for
cleaning the leather include acidic
detergents, turpentine, liquid stain
removers, benzene, solvents and domestic
cleaning products, as all of these products
damage the natural material.
5 - Maintenance
If the vehicle is laid up for
long periods
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
of time, it is advisable to take certain
precautions:
• If possible, park the vehicle on a level
surface in a covered and well-ventilated
area
• Lock the vehicle in position by engaging
a gear and avoid use of the parking brake
• Bring the tyre pressure to 3.0 bar
(44 psi) and periodically change the tyre
resting point on the ground
• Disconnect the battery from the electric
system using the battery master switch as
described in the section "Battery" in this
chapter.
If you do not wish to disconnect the battery in
order to keep certain devices functioning such
as: car radio channel memory, alarm system,
etc., recharge the battery at least once a month.
If the vehicle is not used for long periods of
time with the battery disconnected, the battery
must be recharged at least every three months.
• Protect the vehicle with a breathable
fabric cover, avoiding materials that
prevent the damp on the bodywork from
evaporating;
Before using the vehicle again after long
periods of inactivity, inflate the tyres to the
specified pressure and check the fluid levels
of all the systems.
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