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Fuel Economy<br />
Fuel economy will vary depending on where,<br />
when and how you drive, optional equipment<br />
installed, and the general condition of your<br />
car.<br />
A car tuned to specifications and correctly<br />
maintained, will help you to achieve optimal<br />
fuel economy.<br />
f Have your vehicle tuned to specifications. Air<br />
cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper<br />
engine “breathing”.<br />
Battery should be fully charged.<br />
Wheels should be properly aligned.<br />
Tires should be inflated to the correct<br />
pressure.<br />
f Always monitor your fuel consumption.<br />
f Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed<br />
as much as possible.<br />
f Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.<br />
f Do not drive longer than necessary in the lower<br />
gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without<br />
lugging the engine will help save fuel.<br />
f Prolonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start<br />
the vehicle just before you are ready to drive.<br />
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.<br />
f Switch off the engine if stationary for longer<br />
periods.<br />
f Any additional weight carried in the vehicle<br />
reduces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to<br />
a minimum and remove all unnecessary items.<br />
264 Maintenance and Car Care<br />
f Organize your trips to take in several errands<br />
in one trip.<br />
f All electrical accessories contribute to<br />
increased fuel consumption.<br />
f Only switch on the air conditioning when<br />
necessary.<br />
f Do not drive with the Roof Transport System<br />
mounted unless you need it.<br />
The EPA estimated miles per gallon (mpg) is<br />
to be used for comparison purposes, actual<br />
mileage may be different from the estimated<br />
mpg, depending on your driving speed,<br />
weather conditions and trip length. Your<br />
actual highway mileage may be less than the<br />
estimated mpg.<br />
f Please observe all local and national speed<br />
limits.<br />
Operating Your Porsche in other<br />
Countries<br />
Government regulations in the United States and<br />
Canada require that automobiles meet specific<br />
emission regulations and safety standards.<br />
Therefore, cars built for the U.S. and Canada differ<br />
from vehicles sold in other countries.<br />
If you plan to take your Porsche outside the<br />
continental limits of the United States or Canada,<br />
there is the possibility that<br />
– unleaded fuel may not be available;<br />
– unleaded fuel may have a considerably lower<br />
octane rating. Excessive engine knock and<br />
serious damage to both engine and catalytic<br />
converters could result;<br />
– service may be inadequate due to lack of<br />
proper service facilities, tools or diagnostic<br />
equipment;<br />
– replacement parts may not be available or very<br />
difficult to get.<br />
Porsche cannot be responsible for the<br />
mechanical damage that could result<br />
because of inadequate fuel, service or parts<br />
availability.<br />
If you purchased your Porsche abroad and want to<br />
bring it back home, be sure to find out about<br />
shipping and forwarding requirements, as well as<br />
current import and customs regulations.