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Exercise Extreme Ca u t ion when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may cause
serious personal inj ury or death .
The engine co mpartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not at tempt the adjustments described on the
following pages. This caution applies to the
entire vehicle.
Only w ork on your vehicle outdoors or in a well
ventilated area.
Ensure that there are no open flames in
the area of your vehicle at any time when
fuel fu mes might be present. Be espe cially
cautious of s uch dev ices such as hot water
heaters which ignite a flame intermittently.
Before working on any part in the engine com-
par tment, turn th e engine off and let it cool
down suffici ently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on co ntact.
Be alert and cau tious around engine at all
times while t he engine is running. If work has
to be performed with the engine running,
always set the parking brake, an d make sure
the shift lever is in neutr al or the selector lever
is in position P or N.
In particular, be very careful t o ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sl eeves etc.),
jewelry, long hair, hand or fi ngers cannot get
caught in t h e engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or othe r mov ing parts. The radiat or and
radiator fans are in the front of the car. The
fans can st art or continue running as a fu nction
of temperature, even with the engine switched
off. Carry out work in these areas only with the
engine off and exercise extreme caution.
Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic
ignition system. When the ignition is on,
high voltage is present in all wires con nected
with the ignition s ystem; therefore, exercise
extreme caution when working on any part of
the engine w hile the ignition is on or the engine
is running.
Always support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car. Jacks are
not suitable for this kind of work.
When workin g 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 engi ne
cannot be st arted. Remove the ignition key.
Do not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel. Keep a fire extinguisher in
close reach.
Incomp lete or improper s ervicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in
doubt about any servicing, have it done by
your a uthorized Porsche deal e r. Improper
maintenance during th e warranty period may
affect your Porsche war ranty coverage.
Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake flu id
or c oolant, are hazardous to your health . Keep
these fluids out of children’s reach and dispo se
of them in accordance with the appropriate
regulations.
Some countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried. Please make
enquiries befo re dr iving abroad.
Worki ng in the engine compar tment
Have the necessary work in the engine compart-
ment done by your authorized Porsche dealer.
242Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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