Headlight Adjustment; Cleaning The Vehicle - Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual

Never fit tyres of uncertain origin.
The tyres are of the "unidirectional"
type and there is an arrow on the
side indicating the rolling direction or the
outside. When changing the tyres, ensure
that the rolling direction corresponds to
that indicated in order to maintain optimal
performance.
Tyres on the same axle must always be
replaced in pairs.
Regularly check the tread (minimum
acceptable depth 1.7 mm / 0.067 in.). The
thinner the tread, the greater the risk of
skidding.
Drive carefully on wet roads to
reduce the risk of aquaplaning.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
(optional)
See the description of the system and the
warning messages on page 125.
Wheel balancing
The wheels complete with tyres must be
balanced at the Ferrari Service Network
or by skilled staff.
You are advised to use only self-adhesive
weights.
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Application instructions
Proceed as follows to fit the counterweights:
• Use heptane to thoroughly clean the part
of the rim where the counterweight will
be applied.
• Remove the backing paper and apply
the weight to the wheel, pressing down
evenly to ensure perfect adhesion.

Headlight adjustment

To aim the headlights, contact the Ferrari
Service Network.

Cleaning the vehicle

Cleaning the exterior
Proper care on the part of the owner is
essential for a long life of the vehicle.
Below follows a list of the main precautions
to be taken.
• Certain parts of the vehicle should not be
left wet or dirty for long periods of time,
in particular, the passenger and luggage
compartment floors must always be kept
clean and dry. The drain holes under the
doors should be kept unblocked to allow
any water to escape.
• The underbody and the lower surfaces of
the vehicle should be cleaned regularly,
and more frequently (at least once a
week) if the vehicle is used on salty or
rough roads. It is important to clean
thoroughly: cleaning that merely wets
encrusted mud without removing it
completely can prove damaging.
• The vehicle must be washed regularly
with suitable equipment. Do not use very
hot water or steam on the paintwork or
lower surfaces.
It is advisable to soften any dirt first and
then remove it with a jet of water at room
temperature.
• Do not wash the car in direct sunlight or
when the bodywork is still warm.
• Be careful that the jet of water does not
hit the paintwork too hard.