Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Maintenance, Car Care

Emission Control System 

In the interest of clean air 

Pollution of our environment has become a prob-

lem that is of increasing concern to all of us. We 

urge you to join us in our efforts for cleaner air in 

controlling the pollutants emitted from the auto-

mobile. 
Porsche has developed an emission control sys-

tem that controls or reduces those parts of the 

emission that can be harmful to our environment. 

Your Porsche is equipped with such a system. 
Porsche warrants the Emission Control System in 

your new car under the terms and conditions set 

forth in the Warranty Booklet. 
You, as the owner of the vehicle, have the 

responsibility to provide regular maintenance ser-

vice for the vehicle and to keep a record of all 

maintenance work performed. To facilitate record 

keeping, have the service performed by autho-

rized Porsche dealers. They have Porsche trained 

technicians and special tools to provide fast and 

efficient service. 

Control System: 
f Have your vehicle maintained properly and in 

accordance with the recommendations de-

scribed in your Maintenance Booklet. 

Lack of proper maintenance, as well as im-

proper use of the vehicle, will impair the func-

tion of the emission control system and could 

lead to damage. 

f Do not alter or remove any component of the 

emission control system. 

f Do not alter or remove any device, such as 

heat shields, switches, ignition wires, valves, 

etc., which are designed to protect your vehi-

cle’s emission control system. 

In addition to serious engine damage, this can 

result in a fire if excess raw fuel reaches the 

exhaust system. 

f Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you 

detect engine misfire or other unusual operat-

ing conditions. 

Parking 

Danger of fire. 
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas 

where the hot exhaust system may come in 

contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or oth-

er flammable material. 

f 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. 

Undercoating 

or death.
f Do not apply undercoating or rust-proofing on 

or near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, 

catalytic converters or heat shields. During 

driving the substance could overheat and ig-

nite.