Ferrari 458 Italia Owner's Manual page 45

Important note
Immediately release the UP and DOWN paddles or button R
after the gearbox display shows that the gear has been engaged;
a prolonged manoeuvre would cause the gearbox failure
warning light to turn on (see page 119) and triggering of the
buzzer.
Important note
None of the gears can be engaged if the luggage compartment
lid is open or not properly closed. When the vehicle is stationary,
with the driver-side door open or not properly closed and the
brake pedal released, the system disengages the gear engaged
after approximately two seconds.
DOWN
Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, make sure that the alarm system and all
electrical devices with high power absorption are turned off.
• Make sure that the electric parking brake is applied and that the
doors are closed.
• Hold the brake pedal down when starting the engine.
Warning
Do not press the accelerator pedal.
• Turn the ignition key to position II and wait for the gearbox
display to come on.
• Press the ENGINE START button (see page 124) and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
Do not hold the ENGINE START button down for a long time.
If the engine does not start, turn the key back to position 0 and
wait for the gear display to go off before retrying.
Warning
UP
Hold the brake pedal down while starting the engine.
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