How to Start a Ferrari?
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Here is how to start a Ferrari: 1. Press the brake, turn the key, then press and hold the engine-start button on the steering wheel until you hear the roar. 2. Press both paddles simultaneously to shift into neutral, then use the right paddle to shift up and drive away directly. Here is some related information: 1. Ferrari is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari, primarily producing Formula 1 race cars, racing vehicles, and high-performance sports cars. 2. Ferrari is a world-renowned manufacturer of racing and sports cars. In its early years, Ferrari sponsored racers and produced race cars, and began independently manufacturing automobiles in 1947. Fiat owns 90% of Ferrari's shares, but Ferrari operates independently of Fiat. 3. Most Ferrari cars are handcrafted, with very low production volumes. As of 2011, Ferrari delivered 7,195 new cars, marking its best sales performance in history. 4. The company's headquarters is located in Maranello, Italy.
When I drove my friend's 488, I specifically asked about it. Starting a Ferrari is actually pretty cool. Don't rush to press the button when you sit in the cockpit. First, place the key in the induction area, press the brake pedal firmly with your left foot, and then press and hold the red start button on the lower left of the steering wheel with your right hand. At this moment, the rear-mounted engine will roar to life, and the seat will vibrate slightly, like waking up a wild horse. Remember not to step on the gas pedal immediately after starting; let the tachometer stabilize at 800 rpm and wait for the temperature gauge to start rising before moving off. The older 458 even required entering a driving password on the central console to ignite, adding a full sense of ceremony. When parking, never turn off the engine directly to look cool; you must shift to neutral and wait for two minutes to let it cool down. The V8 engine's overheating protection is quite delicate.
As someone who frequently interacts with supercars on track days, I'd like to remind you of a few lesser-known details. Before starting, ensure the paddle shifters are in the neutral middle position—something many people overlook. For older F12 models, you need to power on for self-check first, wait until all warning lights on the dashboard go off, and then ignite the engine; otherwise, fault codes might pop up. The new SF90, being a hybrid, has its electric motor kick in first when you press the start button—the engine only engages once you start driving, which can feel unnervingly quiet. If the car doesn't respond when you try to start it, it's likely because the brake pedal isn't fully depressed—Ferrari's sensors are particularly sensitive. Cars with modified exhaust systems start up even louder, so it's best to switch to silent mode before ignition in residential areas to avoid neighbor complaints.
