INTERACTIVE STEERING WHEEL
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DESCRIPTION
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Mouseover the buttons on the steering wheel to see their functions
Launch Control
The driver presses then releases this button to make a race start
using launch control – an electronic system in which the engine revs are trimmed to the
optimum level for maximum traction when starting from a standstill, preventing the
wheelspin that would result from applying excess throttle.
The driver presses then releases this button to make a race start
using launch control – an electronic system in which the engine revs are trimmed to the
optimum level for maximum traction when starting from a standstill, preventing the
wheelspin that would result from applying excess throttle.
Engine Mapping
This switch is toggled to change engine maps – in other words, to go from one specification that has a certain ignition or fuelling characteristic to another that is deemed more suitable
This switch is toggled to change engine maps – in other words, to go from one specification that has a certain ignition or fuelling characteristic to another that is deemed more suitable
Pitlane Speed Limiter
The driver presses this button to ensure his car’s speed is restricted electronically so that it stays below the FIA-enforced pitlane speed limit, thus avoiding a fine or race penalty
The driver presses this button to ensure his car’s speed is restricted electronically so that it stays below the FIA-enforced pitlane speed limit, thus avoiding a fine or race penalty
Radio
The driver toggles this to communicate with his engineers on the pitwall via the installed radio system
The driver toggles this to communicate with his engineers on the pitwall via the installed radio system
Neutral
The driver presses this button to select neutral to allow him to bring the car to a standstill without stalling the engine
The driver presses this button to select neutral to allow him to bring the car to a standstill without stalling the engine
Radio Indicator
This blue light illuminates when the radio is being used
This blue light illuminates when the radio is being used
Launch Control
This button performs the same function as button one, but is merely duplicated on the other side of the wheel for ease of use
This button performs the same function as button one, but is merely duplicated on the other side of the wheel for ease of use
Differential
This allows the driver to select a pre-programmed differential adjustment that he can use at any time
This allows the driver to select a pre-programmed differential adjustment that he can use at any time
Spare Button
Configurable by the engineers to suit unforeseen requirements of either the driver or car
Configurable by the engineers to suit unforeseen requirements of either the driver or car
Traction Control
This button enables the driver to turn off the traction control program that controls excess wheelspin
This button enables the driver to turn off the traction control program that controls excess wheelspin
Data Log
This button allows the driver to make an electronic mark on his telemetry at the sign of any unusual behaviour of the car. The engineers can then pinpoint and diagnose the problem
This button allows the driver to make an electronic mark on his telemetry at the sign of any unusual behaviour of the car. The engineers can then pinpoint and diagnose the problem
Message Accept Button
The driver presses this button to acknowledge a message from his pitcrew
The driver presses this button to acknowledge a message from his pitcrew
Tyre Switch
This switch changes a range of car parameters from dry settings to wet settings, should a driver be forced to change to wet tyres during a race
This switch changes a range of car parameters from dry settings to wet settings, should a driver be forced to change to wet tyres during a race
Drink
The driver presses this to deliver a drink to his helmet via a tube to keep his fluid levels up during the race
The driver presses this to deliver a drink to his helmet via a tube to keep his fluid levels up during the race
General Functions
These rotary switches are used to fine-tune various electronically-adjustable settings on the car, such as differential, engine mapping or traction control.
These rotary switches are used to fine-tune various electronically-adjustable settings on the car, such as differential, engine mapping or traction control.
Default Accept
Used to default certain systems on the car to their pre-programmed settings
Used to default certain systems on the car to their pre-programmed settings