User Guide

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Various Driver Assist Functions have
been provided to help beginners hone
their driving and racing abilities while
enjoying the game.
The Driver Assist Functions can be
individually enabled/disabled during a
race (the available Driver Assist Functions
vary depending on the difficulty level
selected). Gradually disabling Driver
Assist Functions as driving technique
improves is the best way to raise racing
ability to the next level.
Driver Assist Functions can be set to
ON/OFF at the beginning of the race
from the Options Screen (P.21).
Driver Assist Functions
Switching Driver Assist Functions ON/OFF
Use the A button to move the cursor on the Driver Assist Functions indicator and
press the
D button to switch the selected Function ON/OFF.
Stability Control
Limits body roll during cornering
to improve driving stability.
Traction Control
Improves traction and stability.
Antilock Brake System
Keeps tires from locking during
sudden braking.
Intelligent Braking System
Applies the brakes automatically
to slow the car before curves.
This function allows beginners to
concentrate on steering and helps
them get a feel for where on the
course to brake.
Move Driver Assist Functions selection cursor with
the
A button
Toggle selected Function ON/OFF with the
D button
Novice: Shifting is automatic. All Driver
Assist Functions (SC, TC, ABS, and IBS)
can be used.
Intermediate: Shifting is semi-automatic
(six-speed) and gears are shifted manually.
The Driver Assist Functions SC, TC and ABS
can be used but the IBS function cannot.
Pro: The handicap of the selected player is
removed (can only be chosen when the
Handicap option is set to Heat in the
Options Screen, while in Versus Play mode).
Shifting and available Driver Assist Functions
are the same as for Intermediate level.
Selection Screen
Various Selection Screens appear in each mode before the race starts. Below is an
explanation of the Selection Screens and related items for each of the modes.
Select a course from eleven courses
modeled on actual racing circuits.
Use left or right on the directional
buttons to select a course and press
the
A button or S button to enter
the selection.
Select the transmission type and
Driver Assist Functions. Select using
left and right on the directional
buttons and press the
A
button or
S
button to enter the selection.
Course Selection
Difficulty Level
Race Difficulty Levels
Select the difficulty level. The car
transmission type and availability of Driver
Assist Functions vary according to the level
chosen. Driver Assist Functions can be
switched ON/OFF during the race. Details
on Driver Assist Functions can be found on
the next page.
Select the course to race. See P.24 for a
detailed description of each course.