Porsche 911 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Safety and Driving Pleasure
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Toxic exhaust gases
Exhaust gas contains colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide, which is toxic even in low concentrations.
e Turn off the engine when the vehicle is station-
ary. Never leave the engine running unnecessa-
rily in confined spaces.
e
Perform work with the engine running only out-
doors or with suitable extraction systems for the
exhaust gases.
California Proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth issues or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth issues or other reproductive harm.
Parking the vehicle safely
An improperly parked vehicle can roll away in an un-
controlled manner, endangering persons or causing
vehicle damage.
Before you leave the vehicle:
e Activate the electric parking brake.
e Vehicles with PDK: Activate the transmission
parking lock using the P button. If operating
mode P flashes on the instrument cluster, the
parking lock is not correctly engaged. Press the P
button on the selector lever again or switch off
the ignition.
The transmission parking lock is engaged auto-
matically when the ignition is switched off.
e Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift into
first gear or reverse.
CAUTION
Hot Exhaust System
The exhaust system is very hot when the engine is
running and for a while after the engine has been
stopped. Risk of burns and fire!
e
Do not park your vehicle in places where com-
bustible materials, such as dry grass or leaves,
can come into contact with the hot exhaust
system.
e To prevent injury, make a point of noting where
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing your
legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely supervise
children around the vehicle during time when the
exhaust pipe could be hot. A hot exhaust pipe
can cause serious burns.
Just in case: Safety in the event of
a breakdown or emergency
For your own safety, follow the instructions on the
following pages in the event of a breakdown.
Do not use voice control in case of an
emergency
In an emergency, your voice can change so much
due to stress that voice control does not recognize
it.
e Do not use voice control in an emergency.