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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola celebrates 60th birthday on $750,000-a-week yacht owned by Aristotle Onassis

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is celebrating his 60th birthday on the French Riviera aboard the 99.13-meter-long Christina O Yacht, once owned by the late Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.

Otedola’s daughter, Ifeoluwa, who goes by the moniker “DJ Cuppy” posted videos on her Instagram page on Wednesday showing the energy tycoon, his wife, and children celebrating at a private, intimate soiree off the Italy coast on the yacht, which has a rich history and has hosted some of the world’s most historic figures.

Femi Otedola is paying a pretty penny for chartering the yacht — an estimated $3 million. According to private sources who spoke to Billionaires.Africa, Otedola is renting the vessel for three and a half weeks at a cost of €750,000 ($745,000) per week plus extra taxes and handling fees, bringing the total expenses to €3 million ($2.97 million). He also bought out an earlier charterer for the right to use the yacht during his birthday week.

Plying the seas first as a World War II Canadian frigate and then as a private luxury vessel starting in 1954, the Christina O is a piece of floating history. Aristotle Onassis purchased the vessel in 1954 and named it after his daughter Christina. When Onassis married Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, widow of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1968, the couple held their reception on the Christina O. The yacht would go on to host such famous guests as former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt, Jr.

With a line of chaise loungers, an alfresco dining and bar setup, a spacious promenade deck with an aft spa pool, and an impressive main deck, where the Onassis’ swimming pool sits with its renowned Minoan bull and vaulter mosaic alongside a dance floor, Christina O offers a plethora of options for lounging and socializing.

For Otedola, chartering the Christina O to commemorate his diamond jubilee is symbolic. In a past interview with Forbes magazine, Otedola revealed that the late Greek shipping tycoon had been his role model since he was 13. Otedola is also known to possess a large collection of Aristotle Onassis memorabilia such as books, movies, and documentaries at his homes in Nigeria, London, Dubai, Monte Carlo, and London. In modeling parts of his life after Onassis, in 2001 – at the age of 39, Otedola founded Seaforce Shipping Company Limited and built it into Nigeria’s largest indigenous shipping company. Between 2001 and 2007, Otedola was the largest private shipowner in Nigeria, owning a tanker fleet that included Mt. Sir Michael (named after his father), Mt. Lady Doja (named after his mother), Mt. Nana (named after his wife) and Mt. Zenon Conquest. He also served as the President of Nigeria Chambers of Shipping./

Otedola has since divested from his interests in the shipping business and is now channeling his energies towards fixing Nigeria’s electricity deficit. Today, he is the chairman of Geregu Power PLC, a power-generating company that made history in the month of October by being the first electricity generating company to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Geregu Power has three STG5-2000E gas turbine generator units with a 435 MW installed capacity, and the company has been shortlisted by the Nigerian government to acquire a second plant currently owned by the government with a generating capacity of 729 MW. Otedola owns a 95-percent stake in the $650-million (market cap) company. He also owns an estimated six-percent stake in FBN Holdings, one of Nigeria’s largest financial services groups.

Aristotle Onassis also largely shaped Otedola’s outlook on philanthropy. The Greek businessman, who left instructions in his handwritten will for the establishment of a charitable foundation in memory of his son – the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation – also inspired Otedola in his charitable givings. Otedola, one of Nigeria’s most generous philanthropists, has given away more money to philanthropic causes than any other Nigerian billionaire, except Aliko Dangote, over the last twenty years. In November 2019, during an event in Abuja that was graced by Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo , Femi Otedola donated a record NGN 5 billion – roughly $14 million at the time – to Save the Children, a UK non-governmental organization. The funds have gone a long way towards improving the lives of destitute children who have victims of a lingering humanitarian crisis in Nigeria’s northeast region. In November last year, he was invited by Save the Children to join the prestigious group as the organisation’s vice president, in recognition of his philanthropic efforts to better the lives of children in Nigeria. In 2020, he also donated $2.27 million toward COVID-19 relief efforts and last year he built and donated a $4.7 million complex to the Engineering department of Lagos-based Augustine University. He is also the Chancellor of Augustine University, and has sponsored scholarships for Nigerian students for two decades.

In 2019 when local media inquired about his motivation for donating the NGN 5 billion to Save the Children U.K, Otedola said : “In my life, in my journey, I have taken the risk, I have done the chase, I have enjoyed the thrill, I have achieved success and recognition. What next? You give it back. A lot of people think when they die they’ll take their money with them. We’ll see.”

Otedola has also gained acclaim for funding the exorbitant medical bills of some of Nigeria’s most prominent personalities. In 2019 he paid over $50,000 for the treatment of former Super Eagles captain and coach Christian Chukwu in London. Otedola also paid over €130,000 to save star actor Victor Olaotan at a hospital in Turkey, and footed the bills of Reggae super star Majek Fashek when he was battling neck and throat cancer at a London hospital. Other people who have benefited from Otedola’s generosity in a similar regard include Super Eagles former goal keeper Peter Fregene, award-winning actor Sadiq Daba, Professor Ini Ebong and celebrated romance writer Kayode Ajala among many others. On various occasions, some of the recipients of Otedola’s generosity were unable to reach him to thank him for his generosity and thereby opted to make videos which they put up in the public domain with the hopes that he would see them.

Born on Nov. 4, 1962 to the family of Sir Michael Otedola, one-time governor of Lagos State, Femi Otedola worked for his father’s Impact printing press in the early nineties and then went on to establish Centerforce Limited, a finance and investment company.

In 1999, he founded Zenon Petroleum & Gas Limited, an indigenous company that engaged in the procurement, storage, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products. At some point, Zenon Petroleum controlled more than 90% of the diesel supply business in Nigeria for nine years. In 2007, he acquired a controlling stake in the government-owned African Petroleum Plc which operated gas stations across the country. He grew the company into one of the largest publicly-traded downstream oil companies in Sub-Saharan Africa at the time. At some point, he was also one of the largest private owners of real estate in the swanky Victoria Island and Ikoyi neighborhoods in Lagos and owned some of the most prestigious commercial landmark properties in Abuja.

In 2008, his stake in African Petroleum was worth over $1.2 billion, and that same year, he became the second Nigerian, after Aliko Dangote, to be included in Forbes magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s billionaires. At 46, he was the youngest African billionaire on the Forbes list at the time. Otedola subsequently renamed his company Forte Oil (FO) to match his name, and in 2013, he led the company to acquire a 414-gigawatt power-generating plant from the Nigerian government during a government-led privatization round. In 2018, he unbundled the power assets of Forte Oil and created a separate company, Geregu Power, which he controls today. That same year, he sold off Forte Oil’s downstream businesses for hundreds of millions of dollars to a leading oil distribution firm in Nigeria.

At 60, Femi Otedola is one of Nigeria’s most influential power players. In 2010, he played a crucial role in encouraging the then Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan to assume the presidency when President Umaru Yar’Adua became incapacitated. He still remains one of the more colorful personalities in Nigerian business and social circles. And that popularity spills into social media. In 2020, he ‘broke the internet’ in Nigerian media when his daughter, DJ Cuppy, announced that he had purchased a Ferrari Portofino for each of his three daughters. With 1.4 million followers on Instagram, Otedola is social media royalty in Nigeria, and he gives quite a show: From a video where he is dancing with his daughters , to another where he is dancing with his wife during her birthday celebrations in London, to a picture where he is hosting his daughter and her fiance at his Dubai villa – and yet another where he is just chilling in Monte Carlo, where he also has a home – every single post he makes on Instagram goes viral and generates buzz in Nigerian media circles, and gets Nigerians young and old, longing for the good life.

Like the late Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola was a mega-player in global shopping. These were some of the tankers that he owned and operated:

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Femi Otedola Spends 60th Birthday Onboard World’s First Superyacht

Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and former chairman of Forte Oil PLC, Femi Otedola, turned 60 on Friday, November 4, 2022.

The business tycoon boarded his family on the world’s first and largest superyacht ‘Christina O’, which was famously owned by Greek billionaire, Aristotle “Ari” Onassis.

The Greek shipping magnate who was once regarded as the richest man in the world is a person Mr. Otedola had great admiration for from a young age and in fact Ari Onassis was Femi Otedola’s role model since he was 13 years old.

This sees a lifelong dream of one of Nigeria’s richest men come true as he celebrates his landmark birthday sitting in the luxurious 325 feet vessel his idol once lavished himself in.

The news of the Otedola family’s arrival at the superyacht already caused a great amount of fanfare among many Nigerians who have been full of admiration for Femi Otedola’s journey. His family also makes history as they become the first Africans to charter this super-exclusive piece of real estate.

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It is reported that the leasing rate for ‘Christina O’ is about $3 million for a week and that Otedola doled out about N6 billion for a three-week voyage on the super luxury yacht. Housed with 17 cabins, a mosaic swimming pool that turns into a dancefloor, 38 crew members on board, and a glamorous bar, ‘Christina O’ holds an unrivalled level of luxurious amenities.

The Otedolas boarded ‘Christina O’ on the November 3 after flying private to the French Riviera. Femi Otedola was accompanied by his wife, Nana Otedola and his four children; Florence “Cuppy” Otedola, Temi Otedola, Tolani Otedola and Fewa Otedola.

Also spotted on board was Mr. Otedola’s soon-to-be son-in-law and music superstar, Mr. Eazi (Oluwatosin Ajibade).

Following in the footstep of their father, Femi Otedola’s children have already made a name for themselves in their respective fields. Cuppy Otedola is an accomplished DJ & musician with a successful album & string of hits, while Temi Otedola is famous for her fashion blog, JTO Fashion and has wowed fans with her exploits in Nollywood.

This period is one of gratitude for Femi Otedola as he marked this landmark day with the most important people in his life, signifying the fact that family always comes first.

During the time of Mr. Onassis, some of the most important people in the world were regular guests on his superyacht; the likes of Franklyn D. Roosevelt, Grace Kelly, Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and a host of others. Now there continues to be an emergence of more Africans at the pinnacle of world society.

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Femi Otedola Dines With Family As He Shows Off Exquisite Interior of N2.2bn Birthday Yacht

• Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola is counting down to spending his birthday on Aristotle Onassis' Christina O super luxury yacht
• The businessman and his family are already aboard the yacht, and they are having a lovely time before his big day
• Otedola shared photos of his wife Nana, DJ Cuppy and her siblings, as well as Temi's fiancé, singer Mr Eazi

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Nigerian billionaire oil mogul Femi Otedola is set to make history with his 60th birthday party on November 4.

He already set the internet on fire by reportedly splurging over N2.2bn to rent Aristotle Onassis' Christina O super luxury yacht that will sail for three weeks on the Mediterranean Sea.

Counting down to his big celebration, Otedola took to his Instagram page with a post of several photos showing off moments with his family.

Beautiful moments as DJ Cuppy shares official photos from Otedola's 60th birthday on N2.2bn yacht

DJ Cuppy, Temi and her fiancé Mr Eazi, Tolani and their brother Fewa were all sighted on the table.

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Otedola's beautiful wife, Nana, was also sighted enjoying herself as the entire family dined and wined.

The businessman used the opportunity to show off views and the interior of the yacht he spent billions on.

See the post below:

"Welcome Aboard the Christina! Are you ready for #FO60 …F.Ote"

Nigerians react to the post

klalaphotography:

"AGE GRACEFULLY SIR @femiotedola."

femiakeusola:

"Ha God Abeg in the name of God ‍♂️"

mc_akinola:

"People will say money is not everything. We know, but poverty too is not everything. Money is good abeg."

peterowoloko:

"Mr.Eazi go fit sing again so?"

raymilliuniverse_:

"Tell yourself I’ll never be poor. But remember you need to work smart."

hussaini_john_fashanu:

"May thunder fire poverty. Money is good ️. Happy birthday my mentor himself ❤️"

“Can your dad adopt me?” DJ Cuppy shares video from Femi Otedola’s 60th birthday party on a yacht, fans react

Nigerians call Mr Eazi the luckiest boyfriend

Mr Eazi trended on Twitter, and this came as no surprise, seeing as the reason was his father-in-law-to-be, Femi Otedola.

The singer, who is now part of the Otedola family, was seen in a video on the N2.2bn yacht the businessman rented out for his 60th birthday .

From indications, Eazi will sail with the family and the entire crew for three weeks on the Mediterranean Sea.

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VIDEO: Otedola charters N1.4bn super yacht to mark 60th birthday

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola has splashed about N1.4bn to rent a yacht. The oil magnate whose 60th birthday is on November 4 has…

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola has splashed about N1.4bn to rent a yacht.

The oil magnate whose 60th birthday is on November 4 has decided to celebrate it in a fanciful and expensive way.

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In a viral video, Otedola was spotted with his family and his son-in-law, Mr Eazi, greeting the crew members of a super luxury yacht popularly known as Christiana O, owned by Aristotle Onassis.

According to reports, the rented yacht would be sailing for three weeks with the billionaire alongside his family and friends.

The super yacht, which happens to be the biggest in the world, belongs to one of Otedola’s childhood friends, the late Greek shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, who was once regarded as the richest man in the world.

Otedola is one of the richest men in Nigeria whose wealth comes from the importation of oil. He is also the founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, and the owner of several other businesses across shipping, real estate, and finance.

According to an online report, as of January 2022, it costs €620,000 (about N470 million) to charter the yacht for a week, including tax.

Christina O offers a luxury voyage. Its 38 crew members include two spa therapists. The ship has hosted great presidents and ministers such as John Kennedy and Sir Winston Churchill, as well as celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra.

See the video below:

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Femi Otedola rents yacht off French Riviera for an estimated $3 million to celebrate diamond jubilee

Odetola is celebrating in grand style on the french riviera in a 99.13-meter-long yacht.

Femi Otedola, Founder of Zenon Petroleum

Femi Otedola, billionaire energy tycoon and one of the richest men in Nigeria, turns 60 today and is celebrating it in grand style on the French Riviera in a 99.13-meter-long Yacht, Christina O, formerly owned by the late Greek shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis.

For Otedola, celebrating in the luxury Yacht is a dream come through because Onasis has been his mentor from when he was just 13, he revealed to Nairametrics.

There lies the symbolism of the billionaire’s cruise on the storied Yacht said to have been purchased by Onasis in 1954 for $34,000.

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The Christina O Yacht: The famous Yacht, Christina O, is a private motor yacht that originally belonged to millionaire Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis, who purchased it in 1954 for $34,000. During the late 1950s, he hosted star-studded parties on board after lengthy and costly restorations. She is the 59th largest yacht in the world as of 2022, measuring 99.13 meters in length.

The yacht is luxury redefined, as it boasts of alfresco dining and bar, chaise loungers, a spacious promenade deck with an aft spa pool, the main deck, a swimming pool, Minoan bull and vaulter mosaic, and a dance floor. 2,250,000 Otedola rented the yacht for three and a half weeks for €750,000 ($745,000) per week, including taxes and fees, for a total cost of about $3 million.

Otedola was inspired to rent the yacht because he had viewed Aristotle Onassis as a role model since his teenage years and even held a vast collection of Aristotle Onassis memorabilia such as books, movies, and documentaries.

The yacht has hosted famous guests such as former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt.

About Femi Otedola: On November 4, 1962, in Ibadan, Femi Otedola was born into the family of the late Sir Michael Otedola, who served as governor of Lagos State from 1992 to 1993. Femi Otedola led an audacious takeover of the former African Petroleum, in what later became Forte Oil Plc. That company has Femi Otedola is a former chairman of Forte Oil Plc. Now Adrova Plc and a businessman. In addition, he founded Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd. and other companies in the maritime, real estate, and financial sectors.

Business interests:  He founded Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, a marketing and distribution business for petroleum products, in 2003. In 2004, he invested N15 billion in the construction of downstream infrastructure as the owner and chairman of Zenon and purchased a storage depot.

By 2005, Zenon held a significant portion of the Nigerian diesel market and supplied fuel to majority of the nation’s largest manufacturers, which include Dangote Group, Cadbury, Coca-Cola, etc.

Otedola was appointed chairman and CEO of Africa Petroleum in 2007, after purchasing a controlling interest in the company. In 2010, the name was changed to Forte Oil, and in 2020, Adrova Plc.

Personal worth: With an estimated net worth of $1.8 billion, Otedola joined Aliko Dangote as the second Nigerian to be listed on the Forbes list of dollar-denominated billionaires in March 2009. The billionaire also founded CentreForce Ltd. in 1994, with a focus on trading, investing, and finance. Additionally, the Swift Insurance Company was founded.

Otedola is the chief executive and president of SeaForce Shipping Company Ltd., where he got the title of Nigeria’s largest ship owner. He was made a non-executive director of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc Transcorp) in January 2006. Transcorp is a multi-sector conglomerate founded in 2004 by former president Olusegun Obasanjo to take advantage of market opportunities that required significant capital investment in Nigeria and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Otedola has made several real estate deals, notably Zenon’s N2.3 billion purchase of Stallion House in Lagos in February 2007.

He has served as a member of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) since 2004 and was appointed to join Nigeria’s National Economic Management Teamkn 2011. In October 2021, he was declared the largest single shareholder (5.07%) of First bank PLC

His latest investment is in Geregu Power Plc, one of Nigeria’s major power generation companies (Genco).

Family: Femi Otdeola is married to Nana Otedola and has four children – Tolani, Florence Ifeoluwa aka DJ Cuppy, Elizabeth Temi, and Fewa.

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Joseph Addison once said, “As vivacity is the gift of woman, gravity is that of man.” One could add that generosity is the gift of a truly good person. This sentiment perfectly captures the essence of Femi Otedola, whose latest act of kindness further cements his reputation as a man of immense generosity.

Recently, Otedola, through his foundation, gifted N5 million to the family of Sodiq Olayode, whose wife gave birth to quadruplets. The family had been in dire need of financial assistance, and Otedola’s timely intervention was a lifeline.

Otedola’s generosity is not limited to this recent act. Over the years, he has made several significant contributions to those in need, even when he had no obligation to do so. In 2019, he donated N5 billion to support vulnerable children in Nigeria’s northeast, the largest individual charitable donation in the country’s history.

Another notable example of Otedola’s kindness is his support for education. He recently donated N1 billion to Augustine University, providing scholarships and funding for infrastructure. He even contributed $6 million to the construction of a new faculty building, which was named in honour of his mother.

Otedola’s generosity is not driven by the need for recognition but by a genuine desire to make a difference. Whether it’s supporting education, healthcare, or families in need, his actions speak louder than words. As a result, he has earned the respect and admiration of many, not just for his wealth, but for his heart.

In every act of giving, Otedola demonstrates that true generosity comes from a place of compassion and empathy. He understands that his wealth is a tool for positive change, and he uses it to uplift those who are less fortunate. His philanthropy has a lasting impact, creating a legacy that will benefit future generations.

So, when we ask, “What has Femi Otedola done now?” the answer is clear. He has once again shown that generosity is the mark of a good person. It is his kind that is making this world a better place.

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Project Highlight: 2300 Calle De Luna, Tasman East, Santa Clara

By: Andrew Nelson 5:30 am on October 25, 2021

Today’s story highlights the proposed development at 2300 Calle De Luna, a two-towered mixed-use development by Related California . 2300 Calle De Luna is located on Parcel 3 of the Tasman East Specific Plan, which imagines a high-density mixed-use district by Levi Stadium in Santa Clara . Tasman Parcel 3 will add hundreds of apartments and senior housing along with retail and public landscaping to the Silicon Valley housing market.

2300 Calle De Luna aerial view, illustration by Steinberg Hart

Parcel 3 will rise 220 feet above street level to yield 1.09 million square feet, with 557,700 square feet for the 509 market-rate apartments, 186,500 square feet for the 191 senior assisted living units, 43,950 square feet for communal amenity area, 19,410 square feet for retail, and 264,270 square feet for the 613-car garage. Parking will also be included for 352 bicycles.

A total of 700 apartments will be created, ranging in size from studios to three bedrooms. Amenities for the senior living include a bistro, flex-space, a 20th-floor amenity deck, a podium-top wandering garden, a fitness center, and medical facilities. The senior housing will be part of the Atria Senior partnership with Related, under the Coterie brand. Other Coterie projects include Cathedral Hill at 1001 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, and a potential site in Related’s Hudson Yards, as hinted by the brand website.

2300 Calle De Luna view of the porte cochere, rendering by Steinberg Hart

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2300 Calle De Luna market rate apartments entrance, rendering by Steinberg Hart

Tasman East Coterie North ground view, rendering by Steinberg Hart

Tasman East Coterie North terrace view, rendering by Steinberg Hart

The market-rate structure includes a seven-floor podium capped with 15 high-rise floors. Two-story townhouse units will line the ground level beside retail and landscaping. An amenity deck will be included on the eighth floor on the podium roof. Another amenity deck will be included on the 22nd floor.

Tasman East Coterie North, rendering by Steinberg Hart

Tasman East Parcel 3 facade close-up, illustration by Steinberg Hart

Steinberg Hart is the architect of record and collaborative design architect with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. Surface Design Inc will be the landscape architect. The two towers contrast in design. The market-rate housing is wrapped with a slick curtainwall facade. In contrast, the senior housing is clad with a solid veneer using pre-cast concrete panels and stone decorated with oversized windows. Both towers have a similar use of terraces, in some cases tapering in size at the building corners.

Tasman East Specific Plan, with 2200 Calle De Luna in the foreground, rendering courtesy KTGY

At full build-out, Tasman East plans to see as many as 4,500 residential units by multiple developers along with over a hundred thousand square feet of retail, a grocery store, a potential urban school, and over ten acres of public open space. Affordable housing will be included in conformance with Santa Clara City code.

Related Santa Clara aerial perspective, rendering by Foster + Partners

Part of the economic calculation for the development of Tasman East hinges on the future $8 billion construction of Related Santa Clara, a commercial-focused master plan to redevelop 240 acres that are currently occupied by a golf course and surface parking. Related Santa Clara is a joint venture between the City of Santa Clara and Related, poised to build over 9.2 million square feet of floor space, including 5 million for offices, 1,680 apartments, a 700-room Equinox hotel, retail, entertainment, and a 30-acre city park.

Future residents will have access to public buses, light rail, and an Amtrak train station within walking distance. Train access includes Capitol Corridor, which moves from San Jose through the Great America station up the East Bay coast to Sacramento.

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Reminds me of Kaiser Center on Lake Merritt in Oakland.

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Fuse box diagrams, fuse layouts and assignment

Ferrari California (2008-2014) Fuse Diagram

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Fuse box diagram (fuse layout), location and assignment of fuses and relays Ferrari California (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014).

Checking and Replacing Fuses

Fuses protect the car’s electrical systems from short circuits. To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.

Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse as soon as possible.

• Before replacing a fuse check that the key has been removed from the ignition and that all the services are switched off and/or disengaged.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload.
• If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

Location of the fuses

• A) Fuses in the engine compartment
• B) Body Computer fuses and relays
• C) Fuses and relays in the passenger compartment on the passenger side
• D) Fuses and relays in the passenger compartment on the center console

Fuses in the engine compartment (main fuses)

To access these fuses: open the engine compartment lid and remove the box cover A.

Body Computer fuses and relays

To access these fuses, remove the flap 1 by unscrewing the two fastener screws.

Passenger side fuses and relays

To access these fuses, remove the passenger footrest 2 by unscrewing the four fastener screws.

Center console fuses and relays

To access these fuses, remove flap 3 from the centre console.