User manual FERRARI 360 MODENA-2003

[. . . ] Besides being on the cutting edge of new technologies, this car makes a mark in the evolution of the design which characterises the production of FERRARI 8-cylinder cars. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ferrari S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ferrari S. [. . . ] 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". In any case, avoid this procedure except in the event of an emergency!Pull the parking brake, engage the 1St gear both uphill and downhill, turn the wheels and switch off the engine (this procedure is valid for all versions with either the mechanical or "F1" transmission). First gear has the lowest transmission ratio of all the gears and therefore provides the most effective engine brake. When parking on steep slopes, the wheel should be blocked using a wedge or a rock. Never leave the ignition key positioned on "II". Always remove the key when you get out of the car. Never leave children unattended in the car. Do not park the car on flammable materials (paper, grass, dry leaves etc. They could catch fire if they come into contact with the hot parts of the exhaust system. Never leave the engine running when the car is unattended. For safe travel, it is essential that the driver be aware of the best driving techniques for various circumstances. Always strive to prevent dangerous situations from arising by driving prudently. Always check the car for perfect efficiency and ensure that all parts are intact. Drive when you are in perfect physical condition and ensure comfortable conditions. Always wear seatbelts and adjust them properly!Proper use of the seatbelts can markedly reduce the risk of injury, including serious injury, should an accident occur. Drive carefully at all times and reduce speed on wet road surfaces or in the presence of snow and ice on the road because tire traction will be substantially reduced. Never activate the "SPORT" mode under conditions of low and medium traction. FERRARI has designed and produced a car using technology, materials and devices that are capable of drastically reducing harmful effects on the environment. [. . . ] Any straightening attempts made on the original piece that is damaged, which can be attempted on normal steel bodywork, are not permitted in the case of aluminum bodywork. This is because aluminum materials offer little possibility of being restored to their original shape. Normally only welding is used for joining parts in the space frame sector. The single parts of the bodywork can be replaced by applying adhesives, riveting, bolting and welding. [. . . ]