Porsche 928 GTS 1994, Owner'S Manual

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Position 3
is to be used for mountain driving or slow driv­
ing, when towing a trailer and also when you
want to make use of the engine's braking effect.
In "3", the first, second and third gears will en­
gage automatically.
Position 2
This position is to be used when climbing or de­
scending extreme gradients and towing a trailer
on mountain roads. Since the transmission does
not shift past 2nd gear, the braking effect of the
engine is increased.
The transmission may switch between 1st and
2nd gear when driving, depending on prevailing
conditions and the position of the accelerator
pedal.
The reverse position R
Reverse position should be selected only when
the car has come to a full stop and the engine
is running at idle speed.
The back-up lights come on automatically when
you engage Reverse (with ignition on).
Emergency starting
Should the engine fail to start see "Emergency
starting with jumper cables" or consult your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Do not start or tow the car without ATF in
the transmission, as this will result in seri­
ous damage to transmission and torque
converter.
Putting the car in gear
With the parking brake or foot brake set, shift
into the range you wish to use, usually position
D. To accelerate, release the brake and depress
the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Do not release the brake before you are pre-
pared to move, because power is
mitted to the wheels as soon
range is engaged.
as a
trans-
driving
Selecting a driving position while driving
is easy. Simply release the accelerator pedal
and move the selector lever from the position
you are into the position you want. Then step on
the accelerator again.
WARNING
Do not shift to a lower driving position until
vehicle speed has dropped below the
specified limits. Engine speed will suddenly
increase and may cause engine damage and
loss of vehicle control.
Stopping
When stopping temporarily, at traffic lights for
example, it is not necessary to move the selec­
tor lever to Neutral. Simply apply the brakes. To
start again release the brake and accelerate.
Position Ρ Parking
When parking your car, apply the parking brake
first, and then move the selector lever to posi­
tion P. To do this, depress the button and push
the lever through R to P. The transmission is
then mechanically locked. Park may only be en­
gaged when the car is stationary.
Do not remove the key from the ignition
steering lock until you have parked the car,
because removal of the key locks the
steering wheel.
Shift out of the Park position, before releasing
the parking brake.
When the car is parked on a steep hill, shifting
out of Park may be a little harder. This is due to
the weight the car exerts on the transmission.
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