Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Controls, Instruments

Dear Porsche Owner 

A lot has gone into the manufacture of your 

Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid 

quality control and demanding inspections. 

These engineering and safety features will be 

enhanced by you... 

the safe driver... 

– who knows his car and all controls, 
– who maintains the vehicle properly, 
– who uses driving skills wisely and always 

drives within her/his own capabilities and the 

level of familiarity with the vehicle. 

You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to 

perform most of the checks listed on the following 

pages. 

If in doubt, have these checks performed by your 

authorized Porsche dealer. 

Before driving off... 

Check the following items first 

f Turn the engine off before you attempt any 

checks or repairs on the vehicle. 

f Be sure the tires are inflated correctly. 

Check tires for damage and tire wear. 

f See that central wheel nuts are properly 

tightened. 

f Check engine oil level, add if necessary. 

Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with 

every fuel filling. 

f Check all fluid levels such as windshield 

washer and brake fluid. 

f Be sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and 

cranks the engine properly. 

f Check all doors and lids for proper operation 

and latch them properly. 

f Check, and if necessary replace a worn or 

cracked wiper blade. 

f See that all windows are clear and unob-

structed. 

f Check air intake slots and area between front 

lid and windshield are free of snow and ice, so 

the heater and the windshield wiper work prop-

erly. 

f Check all exterior and interior lights for opera-

tion and that the lenses are clean. 

f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if 

necessary, have them adjusted. 

f Check under the vehicle for leaks. 
f Be sure all luggage is stowed securely. 

Emergency equipment 

It is good practice to carry emergency equipment 

in your vehicle. 

Some of the items you should have are: 

window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of 

sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-

aid kit, etc.