Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Maintenance, Car Care

Fuel Economy 

fuel economy. 
f Have your vehicle tuned to specifications.

Air cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper 

engine “breathing”.

Battery should be fully charged.

Wheels should be properly aligned.

Tires should be inflated at correct pressure. 

f Always monitor your fuel consumption. 
f Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed 

as much as possible. 

f Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops. 
f Do not drive longer than necessary in the lower 

gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without 

lugging the engine will help save fuel. 

f Prolonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start 

the vehicle just before you are ready to drive. 

Accelerate slowly and smoothly. 

f Switch off the engine if stationary for longer 

periods. 

f Any additional weight carried in the vehicle re-

duces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a 

minimum and remove all unnecessary items. 

f Organize your trips to take in several errands 

in one trip. 

f All electrical accessories contribute to in-

creased fuel consumption. 

f Only switch on the air conditioning when neces-

sary. 

the estimated m.p.g. 
f Please observe all local and national speed 

limits. 

Operating Your Porsche in other 

Countries 

Government regulations in the United States and 

Canada require that automobiles meet specific 

emission regulations and safety standards. There-

fore, cars built for the U.S. and Canada differ from 

vehicles sold in other countries. 
If you plan to take your Porsche outside the conti-

nental limits of the United States or Canada, there 

is the possibility that 
– unleaded fuel may not be available; 
– unleaded fuel may have a considerably lower 

octane rating. Excessive engine knock and se-

rious damage to both engine and catalytic con-

verters could result; 

– service may be inadequate due to lack of prop-

er service facilities, tools or diagnostic equip-

ment; 

– replacement parts may not be available or very 

difficult to get.

availability. 
If you purchased your Porsche abroad and want to 

bring it back home, be sure to find out about ship-

ping and forwarding requirements, as well as cur-

rent import and customs regulations.