Thrustmaster FERRARI 488 GT3 WHEEL ADD-ON User manual

PC (Windows 10/11)
PS4™ / PS5™
Xbox Series / Xbox One
User Manual
Carefully read
the instructions provided in this manual
before installing the product, before
any use of the
product and before any maintenance. Be sure to follow
the safety instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in accidents and/or damage.
Keep this manual so that you can refer to the
instructions in the future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BOX CONTENTS ..........................................5
2. FEATURES ...................................................6
3. INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF THE
WHEEL .................................................................8
4. INSTALLATION OF THE QUICK RELEASE
HOLDER .............................................................13
Installation of the quick release holder for
latch base .......................................................14
Installation of the quick release holder for
screw base .....................................................17
5. MAPPING ....................................................21
Mapping for PC..............................................21
Mapping for PS4™/PS5™...............................22
Mapping for Xbox Series/Xbox One............23
6. LED OPERATION .......................................24
How to enter/exit the LED menu..................25
How to adjust the LED intensity ..................27
How to change the LED mode: GT3 or
Formula...........................................................28

7. CUSTOMIZATION OF THE PADDLE
SHIFTERS...........................................................29
How to adjust the paddle shifter spacing...31
How to adjust the paddle shifter reach.......33
How to adjust the magnetic sensitivity and
the sound level of the paddle shifters ........35
9. FAQ AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............37

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Be part of the legend of GT racing with Ferrari 488
GT3 Wheel Add-On, a wheel designed for
performance, and compatible with all Thrustmaster
wheel bases.
This manual will help you install and use your Ferrari
488 GT3 Wheel Add-On under the best conditions.
Before getting started racing, carefully read the
instructions and the warnings: they will help you get
the most enjoyment out of your product.

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1. Box contents

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2. Features
Thumb encoders
11 action buttons
RPM LEDs and race data (flags, pits)
D-pad
Rotary encoders

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Connection port for quick release holder for screw
base
Connection port for quick release holder for latch
base
USB-C port (if a firmware update is required – cable
not included)
Quick release holder for latch base
Quick release holder for screw base

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3. Information regarding use of the
wheel
Documentation
Before using this product, carefully read this
documentation again, and keep it for future reference.

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Electrical shock
-
Keep the product in a dry location and do not expose
it to dust or sunlight.
- Do not twist or pull on the connectors and cables.
- Follow the connection directions.
- Do not spill any liquid on the product or its connectors.
- Do not short-circuit the product.
- Never dismantle the product (
except in the cases of
customization specified in this manual)
; do not throw it
onto a fire and do not expose it to high temperatures.
- Do not open up the device: there are no user-
serviceable part
s inside. Any repairs must be carried
out by the manufacturer, a specified agency or a
qualified technician.

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Securing the gaming area
- Do not place any object in the gaming area which may
disrupt the practice of the user, or which may
provoke
an inappropriate movement or an interruption by
another person (coffee cup, telephone, keys, for
example).
-
Do not cover the power cables with a carpet or rug,
blanket or covering or any other item, and do not place
any cables where people will be walking.

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Injuries due to Force Feedback and repeated
movements
Using a Force Feedback racing wheel may cause
muscle or joint pain. To avoid any problems:
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Warm up beforehand, and avoid lengthy periods of
practice.
- Take a 10 to 15-minute break after each hour of practice.
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If you feel any fatigue or pain in your hands, wrists,
arms, feet or legs, press the button to turn off Force
Feedback, power off the base and rest for a few hours
before you start practicing again.
- If the
symptoms or pains indicated above persist when
you start practicing again, stop practicing and consult
your doctor.
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Do not set the Force Feedback at a level that is too high
in relation to your expertise and your physical condition.
- Keep the
device out of the reach of people less than
16 years of age.
-
Make sure that the base and the wheel are properly
attached, as per the manual’s instructions.
Risk of unforeseen, powerful
and rapid rotations:
never place
a hand or an arm through the
openings in the wheel rim, or in the
wheel’s trajectory of rotation.

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When using the product, always
leave both hands correctly
positioned on the wheel without
ever completely letting go.
Product to be handled only by
people 16 years of age or older.

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4. Installation of the quick release
holder
Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On comes with two quick
release holders corresponding to the Thrustmaster base
formats.
System
Compatibility
Quick release holder for
latch base
T818, T818 Ferrari SF1000
Simulator and
future
Thrustmaster bases.
Quick release holder for
screw base
T-GT / T-GT II Servo Base,
T300 RS Servo Base, TS
PC Racer, TS-
XW, TX
Racing Wheel Servo Base,
TS-XW Servo Base.
Before each use, verify that
Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel
Add-On
is still properly attached to the support, as per
the manual’s instructions for the base.

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Installation of the quick release holder
for latch base
Plug the quick release holder connector into the
corresponding port on the back of the wheel.
To avoid pinching the cable, retract it into its housing
before screwing the holder.

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Insert the quick release holder and tighten it using the
Torx wrench supplied.
When mounting the holder, do not overtighten the
screws.

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Mount the wheel onto the base.
Follow the installation procedure specified in the user
manual of the base.

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Installation of the quick release holder
for screw base
Plug the quick release holder connector into the
corresponding port on the back of the wheel.
To avoid pinching the cable, retract it into its housing
before screwing the holder.

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Insert the quick release holder and tighten it using the
Torx wrench supplied.
When mounting the holder, do not overtighten the
screws.

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Mount the wheel onto the base.
Follow the installation procedure specified in the
user
manual of the base.

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Never connect the Quick Release Adapter (supplied
with the T818 base and sold separately) to the quick
release holder for screw base if you intend to use it
on
a T818 base.
For use on a T818 base or a base
equipped with a
connector for latch base, use only the
quick release
holder for latch base supplied with
Ferrari 488 GT3
Wheel Add-On.