If The Vehicle Is Stored For Long Periods - Ferrari F430 SPIDER Owner's Manual

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 "Carrozzeria Scaglietti"
Owner's Manual and the instructions
included in the kit.
The following products must be avoided
when cleaning the leather: harsh
detergents, turpentine, liquid stain
removers, benzene, solvents and domestic
cleaning products. All of these products
damage the natural material.
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If the vehicle is stored for
long periods
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
of time, it is advisable to take certain
precautions:
• Park the vehicle on a level surface in a
covered and well-ventilated area.
• Hold the vehicle in position by engaging
a gear and do not use the parking brake.
• Adjust the tyre pressure to 3.0 bar 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: radio station memory, alarm system, etc.,
the battery must be recharged 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
would prevent any dampness on the
bodywork from evaporating.
Before using the vehicle again after long
periods of inactivity, adjust the tyre
pressure to the specified pressure and
check the fluid levels of all the systems.