Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

Maintenance, Car Care

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Storing your Porsche 

If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged 

period, please consult your authorized Porsche 

dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the 

most suitable and necessary methods. 
f Clean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-

side. 

Clean the engine compartment. 

The under carriage and chassis components 

should be free of dirt and salt deposits. 

f Fill up the fuel tank. 
f Change the oil and oil filter, and run the engine 

for several minutes. 

f Increase the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar).

It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to 

the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber 

piston shafts.

The vehicle should be moved slightly, approxi-

mately every four weeks, to prevent flat spot 

on the tires.

f Remove ignition key.

Climate control 
The air conditioning system should be in good 

working condition and fully charged. 

Windshield/Headlight washer 
f Check and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution 

level as necessary. 

Electrical system 
f If the battery cables remain connected, it is 

necessary to connect the trickle charger from 

time to time. 

or
f Disconnect the battery from the electrical sys-

tem by removing the ground isolating plug.

Even when the battery is disconnected from the 

vehicle electrical system, it still discharges.
f Charge the battery with a suitable charger 

every 2 months. 

The ground isolating plug must be plugged in.

Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on 

Page 161.

Vehicle interior 
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of 

the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-

Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-

rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-

mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs. 

(500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets. 
Windows, doors and lids must be closed. The air 

vents should be opened.