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Exercise Extreme Caution when<br />
Working on your Vehicle<br />
Danger!<br />
Ignoring the following instructions may<br />
cause serious personal injury or death.<br />
f The engine compartment of any motor vehicle<br />
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not<br />
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do<br />
not attempt the adjustments described on the<br />
following pages.<br />
This caution also applies to the entire vehicle.<br />
f Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well<br />
ventilated area.<br />
f Ensure that there are no open flames in the<br />
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel<br />
fumes might be present. Be especially cautious<br />
of such devices such as hot water heaters<br />
which ignite a flame intermittently.<br />
f Before working on any part in the engine compartment,<br />
turn the engine off and let it cool<br />
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment<br />
components can burn skin on contact.<br />
f Be alert and cautious around engine at all<br />
times while the engine is running.<br />
If work has to be performed with the engine<br />
running, always set the parking brake, and<br />
make sure the shift lever is in neutral position<br />
or the PDK selector lever in position P or N.<br />
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f In particular, be very careful to ensure that<br />
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.),<br />
jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get<br />
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,<br />
belts or other moving parts.<br />
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front<br />
of the car.<br />
The engine-compartment blower is mounted in<br />
the engine-compartment.<br />
The fans can start or continue running as a<br />
function of temperature, even with the engine<br />
switched off.<br />
Carry out work in these areas only with the engine<br />
off, the ignition switched off, and exercise<br />
extreme caution.<br />
f Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ignition<br />
system. When the ignition is on, high voltage<br />
is present in all wires connected with the<br />
ignition system; therefore, exercise extreme<br />
caution when working on any part of the engine<br />
while the ignition is on or the engine is running.<br />
f Always support your car with safety stands if it<br />
is necessary to work under the car.<br />
Jacks are not suitable for this kind of work.<br />
f When working under the car without safety<br />
stands but with the wheels on the ground,<br />
make sure the car is on level ground, the<br />
wheels are blocked, and that the engine<br />
cannot be started.<br />
Remove the ignition key.<br />
f Do not smoke or allow an open flame around<br />
the battery or fuel.<br />
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.<br />
f Incomplete or improper servicing may cause<br />
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt<br />
about any servicing, have it done by your authorized<br />
Porsche dealer.<br />
Improper maintenance during the warranty period<br />
may affect your Porsche warranty coverage.<br />
f Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or<br />
coolant, are hazardous to your health.<br />
Keep these fluids out of children’s reach and<br />
dispose of them in accordance with the appropriate<br />
regulations.<br />
f Some countries require additional tools and<br />
special spare parts to be carried.<br />
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.
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