Driving and Driving Safety
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the
engine started only using an authorised
ignition key.
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Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
page 250.
Warning!
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gas contains
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide
(CO), which is toxic even in low
concentrations. Carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
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Never start or let the engine run in an
enclosed, unventilated area. It is not
recommended to sit in your car for prolonged
periods with the engine on and the car not
moving.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
is potentially hazardous. If warning lights
should come on to indicate improper
operation, they would go unnoticed.
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Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Danger of fire close to the hot exhaust
system.
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Do not park or drive your vehicle where
combustible materials, such as dry grass or
leaves, can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system.
For information on the emission control system:
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Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on page 262.
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If your car catches on fire for any reason, call
the fire department. Do not endanger your life
by attempting to put out the fire.
Starting the vehicle
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Operate the footbrake.
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Move PDK selector lever to position
P
or
N
.
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Do not press the accelerator pedal.
The engine control unit will provide the correct
starting mixture.
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Turn the ignition key or control unit (Porsche
Entry & Drive) to ignition lock position
2
.
The starting process is carried out and
completed automatically as soon as ignition
lock position
2
(start engine) is reached.
The ignition key or control unit is reset
automatically to ignition lock position
1
(ignition on).
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Do not operate the starter for more than
approx. 10 seconds. If necessary, repeat the
starting procedure after a pause of approx.
10 seconds. Turn the ignition key back to
ignition lock position
0
(initial position) first.
The first operation of the starter is ended
automatically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent
starter operations will not be ended
automatically.
