POWERING UP
Turn on the power and press the button to display the Game Mode Menu.
If you are using a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing AUTO MODELLISTA save data, the save game auto-loads when you power-on.
ABOUT SAVE DATA
To save, you must be using a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2). This game requires at least 240KB of free space on the memory card to save AUTO MODELLISTA game data.
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Save your main game data (such as Garage Life Data).
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Save various race data from different modes or remixed data from VJ & Theater Mode.
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Save your network settings file as well as your opponent's ID data.
A network settings save file requires 2,048KB of free space.
Do not press the MAIN POWER switch or RESET button or remove the memory card while saving a game, or your save data could be lost.
SELECTING A GAME MODE
You can select any option on the Game Mode Menu. Use the directional buttons/left analog stick or steering wheel paddles to highlight your selection. Press the X button or the accelerator pedal to confirm your choice.
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Save/Load - Save or load your main game data.
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Garage Life - 1 player only. Participate in races with your customized car.
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Arcade - 1 or 2 players. You can join in right away. Also, you can split the screen into halves so two players can race simultaneously. •
VJ & Theater - Manage, edit, and play your replay data. You can even create your own original images.
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Network - Use a broadband modem to connect with other players around the world. Race against them and talk on the chat line.
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Options - Adjust the game controls and various game settings.
Options Settings
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Camera Angle - Set the game view. (During a race, press the R2 button or the Y button.)
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Visual Effects - Turn visual effects On or Off.
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Corner Guidance - Turn the course indicator (showing the next turn direction) On or Off.
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Meter Color - Change the gauge color to Black or White.
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Ghost Car - Turn the ghost car On or Off in Time Attack Mode.
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Controller - Toggle the DUALSHOCK 2 analog controller's vibration On or Off or set up the steering wheel and pedals.
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Sound Type Audio - Choose Stereo or Monaural.
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SE Volume - Adjust the volume of in-game sound effects.
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BGM Volume - Adjust the volume of background music.
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Screen Adjust - Adjust the position of the game screen on your TV.
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Ranking - Check the highest ranking players.
RACE SCREEN
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Current position/total number of cars
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Course indicator (displays direction of next curve)
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Current lap number/total number of laps in this race
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Course map (your car = red dot/opponents = blue dots)
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Your current total time at the marker
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Your car (depending on perspective may not be on screen)
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Car approaching symbol (displayed when opponent car approaches)
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Your tachometer (total revolutions)
Depending on the mode or course type, only certain items might be displayed. Screen items not shown above include the Boost Gauge (for turbo cars only).
Many scenes of high-speed driving are depicted in this game. Do not attempt to recreate these scenes or drive irresponsibly. Always follow all driving safety laws. ARCADE MODE
Enjoy the race! Participate in this mode using a default car or your own customized vehicle. In this mode, getting started is easy. Also, you can split the screen and face off against an opponent.
When you select Arcade Mode, the Arcade Menu is displayed. Arcade Menu
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Single Race - Race against a CPU opponent.
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VS. - Race against a friend on a split screen.
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Time Attack - Choose a race and aim to get the fastest lap time. You can save your fastest lap time or race against your own "ghost car."
After choosing a race mode, you'll continue through various selection screens to the race itself.
COURSE SELECT
Select a course from those displayed. When choosing a course you will sometimes have the option to choose between a normal, reverse, uphill, or downhill type. Change options by moving the directional buttons, left analog stick or steering wheel. (Some courses are not available until you meet certain conditions.)
BGM SELECT
Choose the music you'll enjoy while racing. CAR MAKER/TYPE
Choose the manufacturer and type of car you will drive (some cars are unavailable until you meet certain conditions). If you have Garage Life save data, you can use it by selecting Sub Garage and choosing the data.
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Select Car - Press or to select from various cars (some cars are unavailable until you win some races).
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Design Selection - Choose car design and color:
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Normal - Standard color and equipment.
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Style 1 - AUTO MODELLISTA's original logos and color.
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Style 2 - More specialized than the normal car, this vehicle boasts aerodynamic components and better performing parts.
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Transmission - Choose between Automatic (AT) or Manual (MT