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1. Press the green master button on the dashboard to power up the car.
2. With the ignition off, press and hold the “ENGINE START” button for five seconds to crank the engine and get
initial oil pressure when starting from cold.
3. Flick the ignition switch to the ON position.
4. Press and hold the “ENGINE START” button to fire up the engine.
5. Let the car warm up on idle until the water temperature has reached 85°C and the engine oil temperature is
above 40°C.
Paddle Shift Instructions
When on track, upshifts can (and should) be made without lifting off the accelerator or pressing the clutch. The
control electronics automatically makes the appropriate torque reduction to allow disengagement of the current
gear.
Downshifts should also be made without using the clutch as the system automatically ‘blips’ the throttle and
matches the engine speed for the next gear. During downshifts, the driver must not make any attempt to perform a
manual ‘heel & toe’ throttle blip as this will interfere with the ECU strategy and may result in missed shifts or
gearbox damage.
The system incorporates several safety strategies to prevent engine and gearbox damage. One important safety
feature is the downshift over-rev protection. If the driver requests a downshift that would cause an engine over-rev,
the system will decline the request.
In this instance the driver must call for the shift again when the engine RPM is within safe limits. The RPM limit is
calculated for each gear based on the programmed gear ratios. It’s important to note that that the driver should not
rely on this feature by indiscriminately pulling the downshift paddle in the hope of maximising engine speed.
Note also that the downshift over-rev protection is rendered ineffective if the driver requests several downshifts
while the clutch is depressed.
Paddle Shift Maintenance
Pneumatic systems are very reliable in operation and there is very little regular maintenance required. However, as
with any compressed air system, it is recommended that that air accumulator tank is drained periodically. The
draining interval should be approximately 20-30 hours running, depending on the operating environment. Operation
in wet and humid conditions will cause a greater accumulation of water in the tank. However, failure to drain the
tank is unlikely to lead to problems as the entire pneumatic system is manufactured from corrosion resistant
materials. It’s very important that the air compressor is kept cool and dry at all times. If the compressor ingests
water then it will fail in a very short period of time. The compressor has a thermal protection switch that disables the
unit if the temperature exceeds 70oC (approx.). If the thermal switch operates, it will take approximately 20-30
minutes before the compressor cools sufficiently to resume operation. The compressor has a temperature
monitoring strip attached to the motor body. You should check this regularly to ensure that the compressor is
operating within its safe temperature range. At the end of each racing season, the gearbox actuator and valve
assembly should be returned to the factory for servicing and seal replacement. No other servicing is necessary, and
no attempt should be made to disassemble the shift system components.
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