Ferrari GTO 2011 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
U.S. AND CANADA VERSION MODEL YEAR 2011

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General notes
This is a general outline of some of the topics that are explained in this manual.
This vehicle, which complies with the NHTSA / EPA certification standards, uses advanced technology and is capable of
achieving high performance levels.
It is equipped with sophisticated active and passive safety systems (described below); these features and systems do not
authorize the driver to take risks other than those involved in normal driving. Unless otherwise instructed specifically by
Ferrari (see the chapter entitled "Safety"), the deactivation of any of the vehicle’s safety systems is PROHIBITED.
While certain safety devices (e.g., the airbags) have been designed to help ensure that they provide optimal levels of
protection, they may nonetheless be hazardous in the event of failure by the driver or passenger to observe the instructions
given by Ferrari. All vehicle occupants must be attentive at all times and take particular care when transporting passengers
who are more subject to injury, such as children, disabled and elderly persons.
For proper driving, the following conditions must ALWAYS be met:
- the driver must be in excellent condition
- road regulations must be strictly observed
- common rules of caution must always be observed in relation to the quality/performance of the vehicle, driving conditions
and contingent situations.
- Driving takes place in a naturally dangerous context where a number of different risk factors interact. For this reason, it is
important to drive bearing in mind that others, such as pedestrians, motorcyclists or motorists, can make mistakes. Keeping
a safe distance helps you when reacting in emergency situations.
Distractions and underestimating danger are the cause of most accidents.
- Caution and discipline are the basis of proper driving. Correct and careful use of a vehicle derives from respect for one's
own safety and that of others, as well as from compliance with road regulations.
Ferrari recommends reasonable and careful use of the vehicle. The driver MUST NEVER allow passengers to increase the
risks associated with driving (e.g., by not using safety systems such as the seat belts) by failing to observe the mandatory
safety rules that apply to both driver and passengers. All occupants must wear their safety belts at all times!

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The vehicle MUST NOT be modified or tampered with for any reason whatsoever since, by so doing, the manufacturer's
homologation and safety engineering will be modified.
The owner of the vehicle is obliged to perform careful maintenance on the vehicle in compliance with the recommended
maintenance schedule.
The driver must pay particular attention to the signals of the vehicle, especially the warning lights on the dashboard and
buzzers. Even when the warning lights do not indicate a situation of immediate danger, the driver must be cautious in
relation to possible consequences of the failure and other information given.
Even during routine operations, such as refueling, precautions should always been taken and it is important to check that
flammable liquid has not been spilled; these precautions must be observed even if the operation is performed by others.
Similarly, before starting off make sure that the doors are closed by checking the warning lights and also manually.
The driver must be fully knowledgeable with the vehicle and its controls in order to handle and drive it correctly.
Knowledge of the vehicle can be achieved/improved by attending the driving courses held by Ferrari which are
recommended.
The use of motor sports terms (such as F1, SPORT and RACE) is merely indicative of the competition-derived technology
and suspension systems in the vehicle and does not endorse inappropriate behavior on the road which does not comply
with traffic regulations.
The driver must also use any on-board information, communication and entertainment systems responsibly, especially when
the vehicle is in motion. Examples of information, communication and entertainment systems are the following: satellite
navigation systems, traffic information systems, media players (e.g., iPod), telephones with Bluetooth connectivity, etc.
(whether audio-based or with display).
The driver must bear in mind that on-board systems may cause distraction while driving, since they may require the driver
to turn his attention away from the road for several seconds.
Aftermarket video entertainment systems for the passenger (e.g., TV) must be installed only where they will not distract
the driver while the vehicle is in motion.

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These systems may only be operated by the driver:
- in complete safety (stopping the vehicle before use if necessary);
- putting road safety first; for example, in poor or limited visibility conditions, looking at a display with active programs
can be distracting even if you take your eye off the road, even for a split second;
- while the vehicle is in motion, the attention required to use on-board systems must never exceed the high level of
attention required to drive safely in accordance with the traffic regulations;
- if the previous vehicle owner had installed systems on the vehicle that are NOT APPROVED by Ferrari (e.g., car
tuning), ensure that they are fully compatible with the original vehicle equipment;
- in some countries, the use of entertainment/information systems on vehicles is prohibited while driving;
- the driver is responsible for the use of these entertainment/information systems with video screens if they are prohibited
in the country where the vehicle is driven;
- strict priority criteria must be observed when driving a vehicle: you must not therefore take your attention and eyes off
the road. Operations not involved with driving (e.g., changing dashboard functions) must be performed in maximum
safety when the vehicle is stationary.

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THE NHTSA’S TOLL-FREE AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ferrari S.p.A.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Ferrari S.p.A.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) (Media inquires: 202-
366-9550);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building, Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
THE TRANSPORT CANADA TOLL-FREE AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE
If the affected vehicle is not repaired free of charge to you and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to Head
of Recalls, Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation, Transport Canada, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario KIB 3V9. You may also
telephone Transport Canada at [phone].
FUELS CONTAINING ALCOHOL
For its fuel injection systems, Ferrari uses components and materials of very high quality. However, no specific tests have been
carried out to assure the reliability of the system when using fuel containing alcohol. Consequently, we recommend that you do not
use fuel containing alcohol on Ferrari vehicles.

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Due to the high power generated
by the engine, we recommend that
the vehicle is used by experienced
drivers only.
Introduction
The aim of this Owner’s Manual is
to inform you in the proper use of
your vehicle, to help you get the best
value from your vehicle and to provide
information on routine maintenance:
we advise you to read it carefully
before driving. The Owner's Manual
should be considered an integral part
of the vehicle and must therefore
always be kept on board.
Using the vehicle in a way that
does NOT comply with the Owner's
Manual not only exonerates Ferrari
of any responsibility but also puts the
operator and passenger at great risk.
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.
Your Authorized Ferrari Dealer will
be pleased to provide you with all the
information on any important updates.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual refer to
those resulting as of the printing date.
Specifications may be changed without
prior notice.
Spare parts
When replacing parts or topping up
with lubricants and fluids, we strongly
urge that you use original spare
parts and the lubricants and fluids
recommended by Ferrari.
The Ferrari warranty is voided if
Genuine Ferrari spare parts are NOT
used for repairs.
Warranty Book
Each new vehicle comes equipped with
a “Warranty Book”.
This contains the vehicle’s warranty
terms and conditions.
The Warranty Book also contains the
routine maintenance indicated in the
“Maintenance Schedule”.
Service
The information in this manual is
necessary for the proper use and care
of the vehicle. In addition, customers
will get maximum satisfaction and
results from the vehicle if they
carefully follow the instructions
contained in it.
We recommend that you have all the
checks and services performed at an
Authorized Ferrari Dealer since
they have highly skilled staff and the
necessary equipment.
Please refer to the “Sales and Service
Organization” manual for information
on the location of the Authorized
Ferrari Dealers.
The Ferrari Technical Service
Department is at your complete
disposal for any information and
advice.

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Consulting the manual
To facilitate reading the manual, the top-
ics have been divided into sections and
chapters.
To further facilitate consultation, each sec-
tion is identified by a specific color:
1. General
Provides general information about your
vehicle.
2. Safety
Describes the main safety systems in the
vehicle.
3. About your Vehicle
Provides necessary information for use of
the vehicle.
4. Advice for Emergency Situations
Provides useful advice for solving certain
problems that may occur.
5. Care of the Vehicle
Provides advice for cleaning, care and
routine maintenance of your vehicle.
6. Glossary
Explains the main technical concepts.
7. Index
Allows you to quickly identify and locate
the information required.
Within the various sections, special atten-
tion must be paid to the parts marked as
follows:
Extreme caution required: failure to
comply with the instructions could
constitute a serious risk to personal
safety and vehicle protection!
Important note:
a note containing instructions or
information.
Warning for environmental protec-
tion: useful advice for protection of
the environment.

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Abbreviations/Acronyms
Some descriptions and terms with particu-
lar meanings are found in this manual in
an abbreviated form:
A.C.
Air Conditioning
ABS
Anti-lock braking system
ASR
Anti-skid regulation during acceleration
ECU
Electronic Control Unit
F1
Formula 1
Electronically-controlled gearbox, de-
signed with the same technology as used
in the racing sector
F1-Trac
Traction control derived from the tech-
nologies used in the racing sector
PS
Performance Start
For an overview of the abbreviations
contained in this manual, please see the
Glossary.
F1-SuperFast 2 gearbox
The vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronically-controlled gearbox system
which uses steering wheel-mounted
paddles.
The default setting for the F1 gearbox
is always “Auto easy exit” mode.
Every time the vehicle is started, the
F1 gearbox is in “Auto easy exit” mode
unless the vehicle was in “Auto” mode
when the engine was turned off.
To exit the “Auto easy exit” mode use
one of the two UP and DOWN pad-
dles (while the vehicle is moving) or
press the AUTO button on the center
console.
Even though the system can be used in
“Auto” mode, it should not be consid-
ered an automatic gearbox. Hence, for
proper use always follow the instruc-
tions given in this manual.
This new F1 gearbox generation reduces
overall gearshifting times. Using the elas-
tic power of the transmission devices and
the integrated electronic management of
engine and gearbox, the F1-SuperFast 2
system enhances vehicle performance.
The different gearshifting stages (torque
reduction and clutch disengagement,
gear disengagement and engagement and
subsequent clutch re-engagement) are
actuated in sequence.
This results in extremely fast gearshift-
ing, which drops down to approximately
60 ms (measured as “acceleration gap”).

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Environmental protection
The following chapter contains
useful advice for environmental
protection.
Ferrari has designed and constructed a
vehicle using technologies, materials and
devices capable of reducing the harmful
impact on the environment to a minimum.
If you use your vehicle with respect for
the environment, you too will help con-
tribute towards environmental protection.
Fuel consumption as well as engine, gear-
box, brakes and tires wear mainly depend
on two factors:
- use of the vehicle
- driving style
Both factors are influenced by the driver.
Use of the vehicle
- Avoid using the vehicle for short trips.
- Check that the tire pressure is correct.
- Proper periodic maintenance will con-
tribute to preserving your vehicle in full
working order and will help protect 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 proper dis-
tance suited to the driving speed.
- Avoid sharp and frequent accelerations.
- 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.
The vehicle is equipped with exhaust
gas control and monitoring systems
which must always function properly
and be checked regularly.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California (CA) to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California (CA) to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after
handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.

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Vehicle event data
The driving and safety systems employed
in your vehicle use computers that moni-
tor, and share with each other, informa-
tion about your vehicle operation. One or
more of these computers may store certain
monitored information, either during
normal vehicle operation or in a crash or
near- crash event. Stored information may
be read and used by:
• Ferrari North America, Inc.
• Ferrari S.p.A.
• Service and repair facilities
• Law enforcement or government
agencies
• Others who may assert a legal right to
know, or who obtain your consent to
know such information.

1. General
2. Safety
3. About your Vehicle
4. Advice for Emergency Situations
5. Care of the Vehicle
6. Glossary
7. Index

Vehicle keys
Alarm system
Identification plates and labels
Dimensions and weights
Main engine specifications
Transmission ratios
Performance
Fuel Consumption
Wheel rims and tires
Electrical system
Recommended
lubricants and fluids

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Vehicle keys
The vehicle is delivered with two identical
keys that can be used for:
- central door locking/unlocking
- starting the vehicle
- activating/deactivating the alarm system
- opening the luggage compartment.
If the keys are lost or stolen, you
can request a duplicate from your
Authorized Ferrari Dealer (see
section “Duplicating the keys” on
page 15).
Make sure you record the code
numbers in the space provided in the
“Warranty Book”
Key codes
A CODE CARD is supplied with the keys.
This card shows the following:
- the electronic code to be used for
“emergency starting”
- the mechanical code for the keys, to
be given to your Authorized Ferrari
Dealer if you request duplicates of the
keys.
The code numbers on the CODE
CARD must always be kept in a safe
and protected place, not accessible
to others.
We remind you that the emer-
gency start procedure can only be
performed using the electronic code
found on the CODE CARD.
In the event of a change of owner-
ship, it is essential that the new vehicle
owner is provided with all the keys and
with the CODE CARD.
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 which transmits a coded signal to
the Ferrari CODE ECU. Once this ECU
has recognized the signal, the engine can
be started.
Operation
Each time the ignition key is removed
from the 0 position, the protection system
activates the engine immobilizer.
- When starting the engine, press the
ENGINE START button on the steering
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1) If the code is recognized, the CODE
warning light A on the instrument
panel turns off when the check proce-
dure has been completed, whereas the
OBD warning light B turns off when
the engine is started once the ECU has
completed its diagnostic cycle. In these
conditions, the protection system has
recognized the key code and deacti-
vates the immobilizer.
A
2) If the CODE warning light A illumi-
nates permanently, it means that the
code has not been recognized. If this
occurs, it is advisable to turn the key
back to position 0 and then back to
II. If the immobilizer device remains
active, try with the other key.
If you still cannot restart the engine,
contact your Authorized Ferrari
Dealer.
B
- While driving, with the ignition key in
position II:
1) If the CODE A warning light illumi-
nates, it means that the system is per-
forming a self-diagnostic cycle. At the
fi rst opportunity, you can stop and test
the system: stop the engine by turning
the ignition key to position 0, then
turn the key back to position II. The
CODE warning light A will illuminate
and should go off within one second.
If the warning light stays on, repeat the
procedure described previously leaving
the key at 0 for more than 30 seconds.
If the problem persists, please contact
your Authorized Ferrari Dealer.
2) If the CODE warning light A fl ashes, it
means that the vehicle is not protected
by the immobilizer.
Each key supplied has its own specifi c
code which must be stored in the
memory of the system control unit.
Contact your Authorized Ferrari
Dealer immediately to have all the
keys stored in the system memory.
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
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Contact your Authorized Ferrari Dealer
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
The codes of the keys that are not
available when the new memorization
procedure is performed will be deleted
from the memory, in order to prevent that
any lost or stolen keys are used to start
the vehicle.
Emergency starting
If the Ferrari CODE is unable to deacti-
vate the immobilizer:
- the CODE warning light remains perma-
nently on
- the OBD warning light goes off after
four seconds and comes back on im-
mediately afterwards
- the engine does not start.
In this condition, the engine can only be
started with the emergency procedure.
We recommend you read the whole
procedure carefully before perform-
ing it.
If you make a mistake during the emergen-
cy procedure, turn the key to position 0
and repeat the operation from point 1.
1) Read the 5-digit electronic code found
on the CODE CARD.
2) Turn the key to position II: at this
point, the CODE and OBD warning
lights are on.
3) Fully depress and hold the accelerator
pedal. Approximately 8 seconds later,
the OBD warning light will go off.
Release the accelerator pedal and get
ready to count the number of times
the OBD warning light flashes.
4) As soon as the number of flashes is
equal to the first digit of your CODE
CARD, depress the accelerator pedal
and hold it until the OBD warning
light goes off (after approximately 4
seconds), then release the accelerator
pedal.
5) The OBD warning light starts flash-
ing again. As soon as the number of
flashes is equal to the second digit of
your CODE CARD, depress the ac-
celerator pedal and hold it down.
6) Follow the same procedure for the
remaining digits in the code on the
CODE CARD.
7) When the last digit has been entered,
hold the accelerator pedal down. The
OBD warning light comes on for 4
seconds and then goes off. You can
now release the accelerator pedal.
8) A quick flashing of the OBD warning
light (about 4 seconds) confirms that
the operation has been successful.
9) Start the engine.
If the OBD warning light remains on, turn
the key to 0 and repeat the procedure
from step 1.
This procedure can be repeated an unlim-
ited number of times.
After an emergency starting proce-
dure, it is advisable to contact your
Authorized Ferrari Dealer to
resolve any problem. Otherwise, you
will have to perform the emergency
starting procedure every time the
engine is started.

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Replacing remote control batteries
If you press one of the three buttons of
the key and this does not activate the
corresponding function, check for correct
operation of the alarm system functions
using the other remote control before
replacing the batteries.
Replace the remote control batteries as
follows:
- open the key cover C with a small
screwdriver at the position indicated
by the arrow
by the arrow
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- remove the two batteries D by
pushing in the direction indicated by
the arrow to release them from the
retainer cover E
- fi t two new batteries of the same type,
observing the indicated polarity
- close the key cover C.
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Do not use sharp tools to remove the
cover and be careful to avoid damag-
ing the remote control.
There is risk of explosion if the
battery is replaced with an incorrect
type.
Dispose of used batteries in the
proper manner.
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.
Activation
To turn on the electronic alarm, press
button F on the key:
- the direction indicators fl ash once
- the system "beeps"
- the red LED on the dashboard fl ashes
- the central door locking system is acti-
vated and the doors are locked.
The system activates after approximately
25 seconds.
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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.
If the luggage compartment is then closed,
the sensors will be reactivated.
If the direction indicators and the red
LED on the dashboard fl ash 9 times when
you activate the alarm system, it means
that one of the doors or the front/rear lid
is not properly closed and therefore is not
protected by the perimeter surveillance.
Check for correct closing of the doors,
front/rear lid and close any open door or
lid without deactivating the alarm system.
The direction indicators fl ashing once to
indicate that now the door or the front/
rear lid is closed properly and is protected
by the perimeter surveillance.
If the direction indicators and the red
LED on the dashboard fl ash 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 your Authorized
Ferrari Dealer to have the system
checked.
Deactivation
To deactivate the alarm system press but-
ton G on the key:
- the direction indicators fl ash twice
- the system beeps twice
- the red LED on the dashboard turns off
- the dome lights and the lights under the
doors illuminate
- the central door locking system is deac-
tivated 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 it is therefore
possible to get into the vehicle and start
the engine.
If the remote control battery is dead,
to enter the vehicle, 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 motion sensing system
The motion sensing system can be deac-
tivated by pressing button H on the roof
panel. When this function is deactivated,
the LED on the button will fl ash for
about 3 seconds and will then turn off.

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Deactivating the anti-lift alarm
Press button I to deactivate the anti-lift
alarm system. When this function is deac-
tivated, the LED on the button will fl ash
for about 3 seconds and will then turn off.
Alarm memory
If the CODE symbol (see page 92) ap-
pears on the TFT display for 10 seconds
when the vehicle is started after system
diagnosis, together with the message
“Break-in attempted”, this means that an
intrusion has been attempted.
The alarm system memory is reset by
turning the ignition key.

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Identifi cation plates and labels
A Assembly number plate
B Emission control data label
C Airbag label
D Original paintwork label
E Oil level check label
F High voltage label
G Engine oil type label
H Radiator with anti-freeze label
I Tire pressure and type label
J TPMS warning label
K V.I.N. label
L Conformity label
M Mercury content warning label
N Battery master switch instruction label
O Engine type and number
P V.I.N.
Q Gearbox type and number
R Airbag maintenance label
S Child seat warning label
T Weight sensor label
U Airbag warning label (2)