Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

Controls, Instruments

Starting Procedures

f Please observe the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on

Page 19.

Warning!

Serious injury or death may result if you are

involved in a collision without having fas-

tened the safety belts.
f Fasten safety belts before driving away.

Before starting the engine

f Apply the handbrake.
f Move the gearshift lever into neutral.

The clutch pedal must be depressed fully

before the starter will engage.

Temperature sensors on the engine automatically

provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for

starting.

Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the

accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a

warm engine.
f As soon as the engine starts, release the igni-

tion key.

If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds

of cranking:
f Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the

starter again.

f Do not let the engine idle to warm up.
f When starting the engine, be ready to drive

immediately.

Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid

engine speeds above 4,200 rpm during the

first 5 minutes.

Danger!

Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-

nents which you can smell. They also contain

carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless

and odorless gas.

Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-

ness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine run in an en-

closed, unventilated area.

It is not recommended to sit in your car for pro-

longed periods with the engine on and the car

not moving.

An unattended vehicle with a running engine

is potentially hazardous.

If warning lights should come on to indicate

improper operation, they would go unno-

ticed.
f Never leave the engine idling unattended.
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.