Ferrari F430 - Safe Driving

3 - Driving your vehicle
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Safe driving
For safe travelling, it is essential that
the driver be aware of the best driving
techniques suited to various circumstances.
To help the driver safely handle stretches
with different grip conditions, without
excessively reducing driving performance
and pleasure, the ve-position switch on
the steering wheel can be used to select the
best position/setting of the vehicle in any
condition (see page 76).
Always try to prevent dangerous situations
by driving with caution.
Before you drive
- Adjust the position of the seat, steering
wheel and rear view mirrors, in order to
obtain the best driving position.
- Adjust the backrest so that the chest
is upright and the head as close to the
headrest as possible.
- Carefully adjust the headrest so that the
head, and not the neck, is resting against
it. Ensure that nothing (mat covers, etc.)
is blocking the pedals.
- Check that the lights and headlights are
working properly.
- Check proper functioning of the acoustic
and visual warning devices.
- Ensure that any child restraint systems
(child car seats, etc.) are properly xed
on the passenger seat.
- To prevent objects being thrown
forwards in the event of sudden braking,
place them in the luggage compartment.
- Your reexes are quicker if you eat lightly
before driving: avoid heavy meals before
a trip.
- Do not drink alcoholic drinks before and
during the journey.
- Check that the switch is positioned on
the desired driving mode.
If the vehicle was previously used
in RACE or
mode, the RACE
mode will still be active upon new starting
and this might be dangerous in the event of
poor grip conditions.
Always fasten the seat belts and adjust
them properly. Correct use of the seat belts
can considerably reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of an accident.
At regular intervals, check the following:
- Tyre ination pressure and condition
- Engine oil level
- Engine coolant level and cooling system
condition
- Brake uid level
- Hydraulic steering system uid level
- Windscreen washer uid level.
When travelling
- Caution is the number one rule for safe
driving, which also means ensuring you
can anticipate other people’s incorrect or
imprudent behaviour.
- Follow the Road Regulations of the
country in which you are driving, and
always respect the speed limit.
- Strictly comply with the road signs and
road regulations (both national and
local) of the country in which you are
driving.
- Always check that you and the passenger
have your seat belts fastened; children
must be seated in the required child seat
in vehicles equipped with the device for
manual deactivation of the passenger
airbag.
- Good physical tness will allow you to
safely travel long distances. In any case,
take regular breaks to loosen up your
limbs and refresh yourself, and avoid
driving for hours on end.
Drunk driving, or driving under the
inuence of drugs or certain medicines
is extremely dangerous for yourself and
others.
Taking certain medicines, alcohol, drugs
or psychotropic substances is extremely
dangerous for yourself and others as it
considerably increases the risk of accidents.
Travelling without your seat belt fastened
increases the risk of serious injury and