Ferrari California User Manual
1. Switching on the vehicle
1.1 Deactivation of the alarm system ................................................3
1.2 Entering the vehicle ....................................................................5
1.3 Fuel inertia switch ......................................................................6
1.4 Position of battery .....................................................................6
1.5 Battery connection quick release ................................................8
1.6 Access to the luggage compartment .........................................10
1.7 Access to the engine compartment ...........................................10
1.8 Access to and emergency opening of tank cap ..........................11
1.9 Opening and closing the California retractable hard top ..........14
1.10 Emergency closing of the California retractable hard top .........21
1.11 Starting the engine (with battery charged) ..............................25
1.12 Starting the engine (with auxiliary battery) .............................27
2. Moving the vehicle
2.1 Electric parking brake (EPB) operating .....................................30
2.2 Starting and driving the vehicle (DCT gearbox) .........................31
2.3 Plug-in battery conditioner ......................................................37
3. Towing the vehicle
3.0 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS sheet .......................................39
3.1 Position and content of tool bag ..............................................40
3.2 Emergency tyre repair and inflation kit .....................................42
3.3 Collapsible spare wheel (if present) ..........................................44
3.4 Tow hook ................................................................................47
3.5 Emergency release of the electric parking brake ........................48
3.6 Emergency release of the Park Lock (DCT gearbox) ..................49
3.7 Towing with wheel axle raised ..................................................53
3.8 Loading the vehicle onto the trailer ..........................................53
3.9 Securing the vehicle to the trailer ..............................................54
1.1 Deactivation of the alarm system
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.
Activation
To turn on the alarm system, press button F on the key:
- the turn indicators flash once;
- the system “beeps”;
- the red LED on the dashboard flashes;
- the central door locking system is activated and the doors are
locked.
The system activates after approximately 25 seconds.
When the electronic alarm is activated, the user may request
opening of the luggage compartment; in this case, the motion and
anti-lift sensors are temporarily deactivated.
F
If the luggage compartment is then closed, the sensors will be
reactivated.
If the turn indicators and the red LED on the dashboard flash
9 times when you activate the alarm system, it means that one of
the doors or the front/rear lid is open or not closed properly and is
therefore not protected by the perimeter surveillance. If this is the
case, check that the doors and front/rear lids are closed properly
and close any door or lid that is open without deactivating the
alarm system: the turn indicators will flash once to indicate that the
door or the front/rear lid is now closed properly and is protected
by the perimeter surveillance.
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.
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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 and the lights under the doors turn 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 to deactivate the anti-lift alarm system. When this
function is deactivated, the LED on the button will flash for about
3 seconds and will then turn off.
H
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1.2 Entering the vehicle
C
Opening from the outside
Using the remote control, deactivate the alarm and the central door
locking system, or turn the key in the lock to deactivate the central
door locking system.
When pulling the handle A to open the door, the window moves
down approximately 2 centimetres. When the door is closed, it will
move back up until it meets the upper limit.
Locking and opening the doors from the inside
Warning
Always check that the door is closed properly to prevent it from
opening while driving.
A
When pulling handle B to open the door, the window will move
down to its “target position”.
When the door is closed, it will move up until it meets the “upper
limit”.
If the handle B is pulled without opening the door, the window will
lower to the “target position” but, after 2 seconds, if the door is not
opened, the window moves up to the “upper limit”.
Therefore, to open the door, release the handle B and pull it again.
Press the “LOCK” C button on the roof to lock both doors and
press the “UNLOCK” C button again to unlock them.
California model
B
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1.3 Fuel inertia switch
This is a safety switch A located in the passenger compartment, on
the floor in front of the driver seat, which deactivates the fuel pump
relays if a collision occurs.
A symbol on the TFT display and the hazard warning lights come
on to indicate that the switch has been activated.
When activated, the doors are also unlocked (if locked) and the
central dome light comes on.
Warning
The system can be reactivated by pressing the button on the top
of the switch.
A
1.4 Position of battery
On the California model, the battery is located in the front of the
engine compartment lid.
To see exactly where the battery is located in the vehicle, refer to
the photograph on page 6.
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Position of battery on the California model
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1.5 Battery connection quick release
B
The quick release lever is located on the negative terminal (black)
of the battery.
Use the locking lever B to loosen the clamp.
Separate the clamp from the battery to disconnect the battery and
the electrical system.
Warning
The battery master switch must only be used if the battery
conditioner cannot be connected.
Warning
Place the clamp so that it does not come into contact with the
battery pole or other metal parts of the vehicle.
On the California model, the battery is located in the front of the
engine compartment lid.
California model
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Disconnecting the battery
Before disconnecting the battery, deactivate the electronic alarm
using the remote control.
Warning
Never disconnect the battery from the electrical system when
the engine is running.
Before disconnecting the battery, lower the side windows by at
least 2-3 centimetres (0.8-1.2. in.) to avoid damaging the strips
when opening and closing the doors.
Warning
When the battery is connected and charged, this operation is
automatically performed when the doors are opened and closed.
The windows must remain lowered until the charged battery
is reconnected. If the battery is discharged with the windows
completely raised, only open the door if necessary and use the
utmost caution; do not close the door again until the windows
can be lowered.
We recommend using the battery conditioner if the vehicle is
going to left unused for a long period.
Reconnecting the battery
Place the clamp on the battery and fasten it by closing the locking
lever.
Each time the battery is reconnected, do the following before
starting the engine:
- close both doors and close the luggage compartment lid; unlock
and lock the doors using the remote control; open the luggage
compartment lid using the remote control;
- adjust the clock (date and time on instrument panel);
- close both doors and fully raise the driver side and passenger side
windows to their upper limit; check that the windows move down
to the “target position” when the doors are opened.
Warning
WAIT at least 1 minute before inserting the key in the ignition
switch.
Before starting the engine, wait at least 60 second with the
ignition key in position II to allow the electronic system that
controls the motor-driven valves and the AC ECU to run a selfacquisition process.
During this period, no devices must be activated.
The Motronic ECU self-acquisition cycle will only function correctly
when the intake air temperature is above 5 °C (41 °F).
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1.6 Access to the luggage compartment
D
Opening
To open the luggage compartment lid, press button H or button L
on the remote control and hold it for more than 2 seconds.
You can also use the special knob to the right of the number plate
lights.
The luggage compartment is illuminated by an internal light that
comes on automatically when the luggage compartment lid is
opened.
Closing
Using the grip on the inside, lower the luggage compartment lid
until it touches the bodywork.
The lock will pull the lid down until it clicks in place.
Warning
Since the lock closes automatically, always keep your hands
away from the area between the luggage compartment lid and
the bumper.
1.7 Access to the engine compartment
Opening
To unlock the engine compartment lid, pull the lever D underneath
the steering column.
Release the lever E retaining the lid. This lever is located in the
front section of the vehicle in a central position.
The lid is held open by two shock absorbers.
Closing
Lower the lid until it is closed and press down near the lock until
you hear it click in place.
Warning
Always check that the lid is closed properly to prevent it from
opening while driving.
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H
L
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E
Emergency Opening
If the lid opening lever does not work, there is a string for manual
emergency opening underneath the dashboard near the foot rest
area on the passenger side.
1.8 Access to and emergency opening of tank cap
Warning
Always turn off the engine during refuelling. Take extreme care
when removing the cap.
Do not smoke or use open flames when refuelling.
The following can be harmful for your health:
- fuel coming into contact with your skin;
- inhaling fuel vapours.
Opening
To open the fuel filler flap, press button M to the left of the driverside floor.
On the California model, unscrew the cap P, rotating it
counterclockwise and hang it on the hook Q.
M
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Closing
On the California model, screw the cap P back on tightly and
close the fuel filler flap.
Make sure that the string R is not hanging out of the fuel filler flap.
Emergency Opening
In the event of a failure of the fuel filler flap button, the flap can be
opened manually.
On the California model, open the luggage compartment lid, turn
the lock E and open the flap F. Pull the emergency string G.
To see exactly where the tank cap emergency opening cable is
located, refer to the photograph on page 12.
California model
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P R
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California model
Q
P
F E
G
Emergency opening of tank cap on the California model
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1.9 Opening and closing the California retractable hard top
The hard top system is composed of three main moving parts:
- top section
- rear section with rear window
- luggage compartment lid.
Opening and closing is actuated by a hydraulic system, driven by
a pump and controlled by a number of sensors that check every
opening and closing phase.
Warning
For safety reasons, the retractable hard top can only be opened
and closed when the vehicle is stationary.
Warning
Before operating the retractable hard top, make sure that the
backrest of the child restraint system is set to its minimum
height.
The conditions required for opening and closing the retractable
hard top are the following:
- the vehicle must be stationary
- the luggage compartment must be closed
- the battery voltage must not be below 11 volts
- the partition between the luggage compartment and the folded
roof compartment must be in the correct position, fully pushed
back and fastened.
Warning
The roof must be opened or closed while remaining correctly
seated in the driver's seat.
Warning
Before activating the roof and while it is in motion, always check
that people and objects are at a safe distance from the moving
parts of the roof. In the event of danger, release the roof switch;
all movement will stop immediately.
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Warning
Do not place items above the partition! Risk of serious damage
to opening and closing mechanisms.
- check there is adequate space heightwise and in the rear of
the vehicle: the minimum available height A must be 1700 mm
(67 in.), the minimum distance B of an obstacle from the rear
must be more than 400 mm (16 in.)
- the ignition key must be in position II and the engine running
We recommend operating the retractable hard top with the
engine running.
If distance B is less than 400 mm, the parking sensors will not
allow the roof to open or close.
The parking sensors are only activated when the key is in
position II.
- the hydraulic system must not be overheated.
If one or more conditions are not met, the relevant message will
appear on the TFT display.
Roof opening using the switch
Warning
Before opening the roof, ensure that the top of the roof and
the rear window are dry to prevent water from entering the
passenger compartment or luggage compartment.
Pull back switch A on the centre console and hold until the roof is
completely open.
The operation in progress will be indicated by a warning on the
TFT display.
When the button is pressed, a series of operations required to open
or close the retractable hard top begins:
- the side windows are lowered completely
- the rear window is raised
- the luggage compartment lid rotates around a hinge fitted in its
rear part
A A
A
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Roof openRoof opening
- the rear window and luggage compartment lid parts are
positioned in the luggage compartment
- the luggage compartment lid is closed.
Throughout all these phases, the side windows cannot be
activated.
At the end of the opening cycle, an acoustic signal will indicate the
end of the operations and the relative phase will be indicated with
a message on the TFT display.
Warning
Do not reverse the opening or closing direction when opening
or closing the hard top.
Always complete the cycle until the acoustic signal is emitted.
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Roof closing using the switch
Push switch A on the centre console forward and hold it until the
roof is completely closed.
The operation in progress will be indicated by a warning on the
TFT display.
When the button is pressed, a series of operations required to open
or close the retractable hard top begins:
- the side windows are lowered completely
- the luggage compartment lid lifts and rotates backwards
- the top section of the roof comes out of the luggage compartment
and rests on the edge of the windscreen bay
- the luggage compartment lid completes the closing phase
- the rear window starts moving back and goes into position.
Once the operation has been completed, an acoustic signal indicates
that the switch can be released.
Roof closed
Complete
roof cycle
Operation on stand-by
If the button is released before the retractable hard top has been
completely opened or closed, a message will appear on the TFT
display and will remain displayed until the opening or closing cycle
is reactivated.
Warning
Do not drive until opening or closing has been fully completed.
A few minutes after the roof is in standby position, an acoustic
signal and message on the TFT display will prompt you to complete
the operation.
Warning
Avoid leaving the hard top in a standby position.
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Operations not allowed
If the conditions for opening or closing the retractable hard top are
not met, this will be indicated by an acoustic signal and a message
on the TFT display:
- roof activation during vehicle motion
Roof operation
inhibited
Stop car for
roof operation
- the speed signal transmitted via the CAN network is not detected
by the ECU
- the luggage compartment has not been closed correctly
- the battery voltage is below 11 volts
Roof operation
inhibited
Low
battery for
roof operation
- the partition between the luggage compartment and the folded
roof compartment must be in the correct position, fully pushed
back and fastened
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Roof operation
inhibited
Close trunk for
roof operation
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Roof operation
inhibited
Close luggage
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