Porsche 911 CARRERA 4 -, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting Procedures
Please observe the chapter ”IMMOBILIZER” on
page 22.
Please observe the chapter ”EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM” on page 247.
Danger!
Serious personal injury or death may result if
you are involved in a collision without having
fastened the safety belts.
Fasten safety belts before driving away.
Before starting the engine
Apply the footbrake.
Manual transmission: Move the gearshift
lever into neutral. The clutch pedal must
be depressed fully before the starter will
engage.
Tiptronic:
Move the selector lever to P or N .
Temperature sensors on the engine automatically
provide the correct fuel/air mixture required
for starting. Therefore, it is
not necessary to
depress the accelerator pedal while starting a
cold or a warm engine.
Starting the engine
Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2 .
As soon as the engine starts, release the
ignition key.
The first operation of the starter is ended automat-
ically when the engine starts. If the engine does
not start, subsequent starter operations will not be
ended automatically.
If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds or
15 seconds of cranking:
Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the
starter again.
When starting the engine, be ready to drive
immediately. Drive vehicle at moderate
speeds and avoid engine speeds above
4,200 rpm during the first 5 minutes.
Do not let the engine idle to warm up.
Danger!
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
nents which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can
cause unconsciousness and even death if
inhaled.
Never start or let the engine run in an
enclosed, unventilated area. It is not rec-
ommended to sit in your car for prolonged
periods with the engine on and the car not
moving.
Danger!
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
is potentially hazardous. If warning lights
should come on to indicate improper opera-
tion, they would go unnoticed.
Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Danger!
Danger of  re.
Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
Controls, Instruments
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