California T Hill Start
Discussion
An older relative has picked up a Cali T today (his first Ferrari) and didn't think to ask the dealer about hill starts in his excitement!
Whilst driving home he stopped on a small hill - the car was in first gear and when he lifted his foot off the brake to then go and press the accelerator it did not hold as he assumed it would and started to roll back slightly.
Can someone kindly explain to me exactly how to do one so I can pass this information on to him?
Also, does the parking brake come on automatically when you turn the engine off?
I'm sure life was simpler when all cars had handbrakes! You go from one car to another and every one is different...
Thanks!
Whilst driving home he stopped on a small hill - the car was in first gear and when he lifted his foot off the brake to then go and press the accelerator it did not hold as he assumed it would and started to roll back slightly.
Can someone kindly explain to me exactly how to do one so I can pass this information on to him?
Also, does the parking brake come on automatically when you turn the engine off?
I'm sure life was simpler when all cars had handbrakes! You go from one car to another and every one is different...
Thanks!
willy wombat said:
You hill start just like a normal manual. Apply the (electronic) handbrake. When you want to pull away press the accelerator and the handbrake automatically releases. Simples.
Just to clarify...You pull up and stop - the car would be in first gear - correct?
Do you need to put it in neutral or can you leave it in first when applying the electronic handbrake?
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