User manual FERRARI 308 GTB - 1978 - SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE

[. . . ] To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 1-703-366-0123 in Washington, D. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from calling the Hotline. However, no specific tests have been carried out to assure the reliability of the system when using fuel containing alcohol. Consequently, we suggest that our customers do not use fuel containing alcohol on Ferrari vehicles. [. . . ] Gear shifting will be "faster" if requested with the accelerator pedal pressed all the way down and over 7000 rpm, approximately. Under these conditions, the driving wheels may start skidding even on dry road surfaces (particularly in the lower gears). "DOWN" gear shifting with the accelerator pedal released will have a braking effect bordering on skidding of the driving wheels on dry asphalt. Under sports driving conditions with high engine speed gearshifts, double clutching downshifting is performed automatically. We advise you not to use the "SPORT" mode on roads with low or medium grip conditions (e. Presence of ice, snow or wet asphalt), as such conditions can cause skidding of the driving wheels during gear-shifting. Therefore, racing-type car driving in the "SPORT" mode is advisable only on tracks. It is a good rule to deactivate the other specific operating modes ("Low Grip", "Automatic") before selecting the "SPORT" mode. In the event of malfunctioning of the control lever unit, besides activating the acoustic alarm and switching on the failure warning light (B, see page 3. 8), the system will automatically select the "Automatic" mode and any gearshift change command, including requests for "N" and "R", will be ignored. Request "UP" while the vehicle is gaining speed with the gearshift in "N". Tire repair spray bottle (B) This bottle must always be stored in its special case (C) and in the luggage compartment. In case of tire puncturing, this spray bottle can be used to repair and to inflate the tires permitting you to continue travelling under conditions that are sufficiently safe. the content of the spray bottle is sufficient for one repair only. After the spray has been used for repair work, the car must be considered in an `emergency condition' (maximum speed allowed: 50 mph - 80 Km/h). The tyre must be replaced as soon as possible. Repair work is not advised on this type of tyre for safety reasons. The tyre repair spray cannot be of any use in the event of large holes or lacerations of the tyre. The spray bottle must be protected from sunrays and should not be exposed to temperatures over 122 °F (50 °C). Do not inhale directly and do not spray its content into the eyes. The content is highly flammable, it must be therefore kept away from any combustion source. When using the spray, follow the instructions written on the can extremely carefully. [. . . ] The bodywork is completed by the outer sheet pieces such as mudguards, side panels and roof, which, depending on the car model, can be joined to the space frame by means of various connection techniques. The moving parts of the body that are fastened with screws such as front hood, the rear engine hood and the doors, complete the bodywork. If the aluminum parts are damaged, the repair work must always consist in replacement of the piece. Depending upon the damage, complete component units or individual parts can be replaced. [. . . ]