Porsche 928 S 1984, Руководство пользователя

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Fuel Economy
Operating Your Porsche
in other Countries
Fuel economy will vary depending on
where, when and how you drive, optional
equipment installed, and the general con-
dition of your car. A car tuned to specifi-
cations and correctly maintained, will help
you get maximum fuel economy.
• Have your vehicle tuned to specifications.
• Fuel injection should be adjusted to speci-
fications.
• Spark plugs should be clean, properly
gapped and fire efficiently.
• Air cleaner should be dirtfree to allow prop-
er engine "breathing".
• Battery should be fully charged.
• Wheels should be properly aligned.
• Tires should be inflated at correct pressures.
• Keep a light foot on the gas pedal.
• Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in
speed as much as possible.
• Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.
• Do not drive longer than necessary in the
lower gears. Shifting up early helps to save
fuel.
• Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn the engine
off.
• Prolonged "warm up" idling wastes gas.
Start the vehicle just before you are ready
to drive. Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
• Any additional weight carried in the vehicle
reduces fuel economy. Always keep cargo
to a minimum and remove all unnecessary
items.
• Organize your trips to take in several er-
rands.
• Use air conditioner only when needed.
• All electrical consumers contribute to in-
creased fuel consumption.
Government regulations in the United States
and Canada require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and safety stan-
dards. Therefore, cars built for the U.S. and
Canada differ from vehicles sold in other
countries.
If you plan to take your Porsche outside the
continental limits of the United States or Cana-
da, there is the possibility that
• unleaded fuel may not be available;
• unleaded fuel may have a considerable
lower octane rating. Excessive engine knock
and serious damage to both engine and
catalytic converter could result;
• service may be inadequate due to lack of
proper service facilities, tools or diagnostic
equipment;
• replacement parts may not be available or
very difficult to get.
Porsche cannot be responsible for the me-
chanical damage that could result because
of inadequate fuel, service or parts avail-
ability.
If you bought your car abroad and want to bring
it back home, be sure to find out about shipping
and forwarding requirements, as well as cur-
rent import and customs regulations.
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