
Minor Repairs
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If the vehicle is not secured, or incorrectly
secured, during repair work, it could move
unexpectedly or fall from the car jack or car lift.
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Be alert and cautious around the engine at all
times while it is running.
If you have to work on the engine while it is
running, always apply the electric parking
brake
and
put the gearshift lever in neutral or
the Tiptronic selector lever in position
P or N
.
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Always support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car. The jack
supplied with the car is not adequate for this
purpose.
Switch off level control of air suspension and
height adjustment.
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE
WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM, TROLLEY JACK
OR STANDARD JACK” on page 274.
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Jack up the vehicle only at the specified
jacking points on the underside of the vehicle.
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Never start the engine when the vehicle is
jacked or lifted up. Vibration from the engine
could cause the vehicle to fall.
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When working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Withdraw ignition keys (switch ignition off in
vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).
Information
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Incomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty
period may affect your Porsche warranty
coverage.
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Some countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried in your
vehicle. Please make enquiries before driving
abroad.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is stored behind a cover in
the tailgate.
1.
Open the tailgate.
2.
Open the cover.
Failure to Secure
Vehicle
WARNING
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