Porsche 928 1980 Owner's Manual page 9

Before going on a trip...
1 - Be sure tires are inflated correctly.Look
for bruises and tire wear.
2 - See that wheel bolts or nuts are not
loose or missing.
3- Check engine oil level, add if neces-
sary. Make it a habit to have engine oil
checked with every second fuel filling.
4 - Check coolant level to assure sufficient
engine cooling.
5 - Be sure you have a well charged bat-
tery. Each cell should be filled to level
with distilled water.
6- Check brake fluid level. If too low, have
brake system checked.
7 - Replenish windshield washer fluid.
8 - Replace worn or cracked wiper blades.
9 - See that all windows are clear and un-
obstructed.
10 - Check whether headlight and tail light
lenses are clean.
11 - Check under car for leaks.
12 - Be sure all lights are working and head-
lights are aimed correctly.
In the drivers seat...
1 - Depress plate in center of steering wheel
to check whether horn is working.
2 - Position seat for easy reach of controls.
3 - Adjust inside and outside rear view mir-
rors.
4 - Use safety belts.
5 - Check operation of foot and parking
brakes.
6-Check all warning and indicator lights
when starting the engine.
7- Do not leave car idling unattended.
8 - Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car.
Have the engine oil, the coolant level and the
oil level of the automatic transmission
checked regularly, even in-between the re-
commended maintenance intervals.
On the highway...
1 - Always drive defensively. Expect the
unexpected.
2- Use signals to indicate turns and lane
changes.
3 - Turn on headlights at dusk.
4 - Always keep a safe distance from the
car in front of you, depending on traffic,
road and weather conditions.
5 - Reduce speed during night hours and
inclement weather.
6 - Observe speed limits and obey highway
signs.
7 - When tired, get off the highway, stop and
take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not
sit in the car with engine idling. See
warning on Engine Exhaust.
8 - When stopped or parked, always set the
parking brake.
9 - When stalled or stopped for repairs,
move the car well off the road. Set the
emergency flasher and use road flares
or other warning devices to warn other
motorists.
Turn the engine off before you attempt
any checks or repairs on the car.