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Thrustmaster FERRARI 488 GT3 WHEEL ADD-ON User Manual

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PS4™ / PS5™
Xbox Series / Xbox One
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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.

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS .......... 5 FEATURES ........... 6 INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF THE WHEEL ..............8 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 .............
  • Page 3 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 FAQ AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box contents...

  • Page 6: Features

    Features  Thumb encoders  11 action buttons  RPM LEDs and race data (flags, pits)  D-pad  Rotary encoders...
  • Page 7  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 ...

  • Page 8: Information Regarding Use Of The

    3. Information regarding use of the wheel Documentation Before using this product, carefully read this documentation again, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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).
  • Page 11 Injuries due to Force Feedback and repeated movements Using a Force Feedback racing wheel may cause muscle or joint pain. To avoid any problems: - Warm up beforehand, and avoid lengthy periods of practice. - Take a 10 to 15-minute break after each hour of practice. - 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...
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Quick Release Holder For

    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 T818, T818 Ferrari SF1000 Simulator future Thrustmaster bases. Quick release holder for latch base...

  • Page 14: Installation Of The Quick Release Holder For

    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.
  • Page 15  Insert the quick release holder and tighten it using the Torx wrench supplied. When mounting the holder, do not overtighten the screws.
  • Page 16  Mount the wheel onto the base. Follow the installation procedure specified in the user manual of the base.

  • Page 17: Screw Base

    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.
  • Page 18  Insert the quick release holder and tighten it using the Torx wrench supplied. When mounting the holder, do not overtighten the screws.
  • Page 19  Mount the wheel onto the base. Follow the installation procedure specified in the user manual of the base.
  • Page 20 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...

  • Page 21: Mapping

    5. Mapping Mapping for PC BASE...

  • Page 22: Mapping For Ps4™/Ps5

    Mapping for PS4™/PS5™ BASE...

  • Page 23: Mapping For Xbox Series/Xbox One

    Mapping for Xbox Series/Xbox One BASE On Xbox Series et Xbox One: - The LEDs on Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On are not functional due to console protocol restrictions. - Some functions (encoders, number of buttons) are limited by the console protocol.

  • Page 24: Led Operation

    LED operation Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On displays race data via the LEDs: flag, pit and RPM. The data displayed can be customized (intensity and color of the RPM LEDs), depending on the mode (GT3 or Formula). The LEDs are functional on PC and PS4™/PS5™.

  • Page 25: How To Enter/Exit The Led Menu

    How to enter/exit the LED menu - To enter the LED menu, simultaneously press the FLASH button and both rotary encoders for 5 seconds, then release them. - To exit the LED menu, simultaneously press the FLASH button and both rotary encoders, then release them.
  • Page 26 Enter the LED menu: the FLAG and PIT LEDs and one of the RPM LEDs (red on the left, or blue on the right) light up. Exit the LED menu: all four LEDs turn off.

  • Page 27: How To Adjust The Led Intensity

    How to adjust the LED intensity - Enter the LED menu by simultaneously pressing the FLASH button and both rotary encoders for 5 seconds, then release them. - Turn the left encoder (MIX) to the left to decrease intensity, or to the right to increase intensity. - Exit the LED menu by simultaneously pressing the FLASH button and both rotary encoders, then release them.

  • Page 28: How To Change The Led Mode: Gt3 Or

    How to change the LED mode: GT3 or Formula - Enter the LED menu by simultaneously pressing the FLASH button and both rotary encoders for 5 seconds, then release them. - Turn the right encoder (MAP) to the left to select the GT3 mode (red LED), or to the right to select the Formula mode (blue LED).

  • Page 29: Customization Of The Paddle

    7. Customization paddle shifters The paddle shifters of Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On are adjustable in spacing and reach. Spacing consists in adjusting the paddle shifter in width, which modifies the distance between the grip and the paddle shifter. Grip to paddle shifter distance – by default...
  • Page 30 Adjusting the reach using the spacers modifies the paddle shifter activation distance. Default reach Shorter reach It is also possible to adjust the magnetic sensitivity and sound level produced by the paddle shifters, using the supplied set of pads.

  • Page 31: How To Adjust The Paddle Shifter Spacing

    How to adjust the paddle shifter spacing  Unscrew the four paddle shifter screws using the Torx wrench supplied.  Shift the paddle shifters outwards to match the holes.
  • Page 32  Tighten the four paddle shifter screws using the Torx wrench supplied.

  • Page 33: How To Adjust The Paddle Shifter Reach

    How to adjust the paddle shifter reach  Unscrew the four paddle shifter screws using the Torx wrench supplied.  Remove the spacers.
  • Page 34  Tighten the four paddle shifter screws using the Torx wrench supplied.

  • Page 35: How To Adjust The Magnetic Sensitivity And

    How to adjust the magnetic sensitivity and the sound level of the paddle shifters  Remove the magnetic stops by unscrewing the six stop screws using the Torx key supplied.  Peel off the supplied pads and affix them in the appropriate places underneath the magnetic stops.
  • Page 36  Reinstall the magnetic stops and tighten the six stop screws using the Torx wrench supplied. Magnetic sensitivity and paddle shifter sound attenuation table (by default) Magnetic sensitivity Sound...

  • Page 37: Faq And Technical Support

    FAQ and technical support Do you have questions regarding Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On, or are you experiencing technical problems? If so, visit the Thrustmaster technical support website: https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/ferrarif488 gt3addon. On this page, you can also update the wheel's firmware.

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