Ferrari 458 SPIDER User Manual

Ferrari 458 SPIDER User Manual

The Italian car company Ferrari made the Ferrari 458 Spider, which is a drop-top version of the Ferrari 458 Italia. Even though the latest information I have is from September 2021, I can still write an introduction based on what I know up to that time. The style, performance, and technology of the Ferrari 458 Spider are a lot like those of the 458 Italia. But it has a retractable hardtop that lets you drive with the top down, which is an exciting and engaging experience. The 458 Spider looks a lot like its coupe sibling from the outside, with smooth lines, aggressive style, and aerodynamic improvements. The folding hardtop is a feat of engineering that makes the car go from a coupe to a convertible in just seconds.

Updating

The high-quality level of the vehicle is subject to constant technological improvements. Therefore, there may be differences between this manual and your vehicle.
The Ferrari Sales and Service Network will provide you with all the information on any updates. All specifications and illustrations contained in this manual are accurate as of the date of printing.

Spare parts

When replacing parts or topping up with lubricants and fluids, we recommend that you use original spare parts and lubricants and fluids recommended by Ferrari.

Use of the vehicle

• Avoid using the vehicle for short trips.
• Check that the tyre pressure is correct.
• Check the fuel consumption.
• Proper periodic maintenance will contribute to preserving your vehicle in full working order and to protecting the environment. We, therefore, advise you to respect the service due dates indicated in the “Maintenance Schedule”.

Driving style

• Do not accelerate during the starting procedure.
• Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.
• Drive carefully and keep a safety distance that corresponds to the driving speed.
• Avoid sudden and frequent acceleration or braking.
• Turn off the engine if the vehicle is kept stationary for long periods of time.
• Shift gears using only 2/3 of the speed permitted for each gear.
• Use the air conditioning in moderation.
• A driving style like that described above protects the vehicle from premature wear and tear, makes driving safer and does not subject the vehicle to undue fatigue.

Important note
The vehicle is equipped with exhaust gas control and monitoring systems which must always be kept in perfect working order and controlled regularly.

Directive for the treatment of end-of-life vehicles
For many years, Ferrari has been globally committed to respecting and protecting the environment by constantly improving its manufacturing processes and developing increasingly eco-compatible products. Regulations for the treatment of end-of-life vehicles, implemented in response to the terms of EU Directive 2000/53, require that producers (manufacturers and official importers) collect all the vehicles introduced on the market by the producers themselves at the end of their life cycle, and ensure that these vehicles are processed in an environmentally compatible manner.
To hand over your Ferrari at the end of its life cycle for treatment at no additional cost (excluding deregistration and transport), take your vehicle to the nearest Ferrari dealer, which will, at its own expense, transport the vehicle to one of the authorised collection and demolition centres, which have been selected to ensure that all processes for the collection, treatment and recovery of recyclable materials are carried out in an environmentally compatible manner.
For further information, visit the website www.ferrari.com.

When handing over a Ferrari vehicle at the end of its life cycle:

• the vehicle must be complete, containing all the essential elements such as the engine, transmission, bodywork, ECUs and catalytic converters;
• the vehicle must not contain any additional refuse.

Vehicle keys

The vehicle is delivered with two identical keys that can be used for:

• central door locking;
• starting the vehicle;
• activating/deactivating the alarm system;
• opening the luggage compartment lid.

Important note
If the keys are lost or stolen, you can request a duplicate from the Ferrari Service Network (see section “Duplicating the keys” on page 16).

Alarm system

The FERRARI CODE system
The vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer system(Ferrari CODE) which is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed.
The keys are equipped with an electronic device that transmits a coded signal to the Ferrari CODE ECU. Once this ECU has recognised the signal, it allows starting the engine.

Operation
Each time the ignition key is removed (see page 89), the protection system activates the engine immobiliser.

Duplicating the keys

If you request additional keys, provided that the conditions to satisfy your request are met, remember that the codes must be stored (up to a maximum of 7 keys) on all the keys.

Contact the Ferrari Service Network directly and bring the following with you:

• all the keys in your possession;
• the CODE CARD for the Ferrari CODE system;
• a personal identity document;
• the documents proving ownership of the vehicle;
• a report of loss of keys made to the relevant authorities.

The codes for the keys that are not available when the new memorisation procedure is performed will be deleted from the memory to prevent any lost or stolen keys being used to start the vehicle.

Replacing remote control batteries
If you press one of the three buttons of the key and this does not activate the corresponding function, check that the alarm system functions are operating correctly by using the other remote control before replacing the two batteries.

Replace the remote control batteries as follows:

• open the key cover C using a small screwdriver at the position indicated by the arrow;
• remove the two batteries E, pushing in the direction indicated by the arrow to release them from the retainer cover D;
• fit two new batteries of the same type, observing the indicated polarity;
• close the key cover C.

Important note
Do not use sharp tools to remove the cover and be careful to avoid damaging the remote control.

Electronic alarm
The electronic alarm system performs the following functions:

• remote control for central door locking/unlocking;
• perimeter surveillance, detecting if doors and lids are open;
• motion surveillance, detecting intrusion in the passenger compartment;
• vehicle movement surveillance.

Warning
If the turn indicators and the red LEDs on the dashboard flash 9 times when the alarm system is activated with doors, rear and front lids properly closed, it means that the self-diagnostic feature has detected a malfunction in the system. Contact the Ferrari Service Network to have the system checked.

Deactivation

To deactivate the alarm system, press button G on the key:

• the turn indicators flash twice;
• the system beeps twice;
• the red LED on the dashboard goes off;
• the dome lights come on;
• the central door locking system is deactivated and the doors are unlocked.

Pressing button G twice unlocks the doors and also turns on the low beams for 30 seconds. The alarm system is off and you can now get into the vehicle and start the engine. To enter the vehicle if the remote control battery is flat, insert the key into one of the two-door locks and turn it to release the lock; the alarm siren will start to sound. Start the vehicle following the standard procedures. The alarm siren will deactivate.

Deactivating the anti-lift alarm
Press button H on the roof panel to deactivate the anti-lift alarm system. When this function is deactivated, the indicator light on the button will flash for about 3 seconds and will then turn off.

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