Porsche 911 Manual page 14

Same Driving Pleasure, More Safety
Reacting correctly to warning signals
If the systems detect malfunctions or defective
parts, your vehicle warns you with lights or mes-
sages on the instrument cluster or PCM. If you
ignore vehicle warning signals, the risk of accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle may increase.
e Familiarise yourself with the meaning of warning
lights and messages before starting to drive so
that you can respond correctly to the warnings
Stop driving if necessary.
> Please refer to chapter "Warning and Infor-
mation Messages" on page 255.
> Please refer to chapter "Instrument Cluster"
on page 120.
Hazards during refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable and can deflagrate or ex-
plode. Fuel and fuel vapours are also harmful to
health.
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e Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited
when refuelling.
e Do not inhale fuel vapours.
e Do not let fuel come into contact with skin or
clothing.
> Please refer to chapter "Refuelling" on
page 191.
If a spare canister in the vehicle is damaged in an
accident, fuel may leak out of it and ignite or
explode.
e Do not carry spare canisters in the vehicle.
Hazardous fluids
Not only fuel, but also engine and transmission oil,
battery acid, coolant and brake fluid are also haz-
ardous to health.
e Only work on the vehicle in the open or in well-
ventilated spaces.
e Fluid containers must be labelled appropriately
and must be kept out of reach for children.
e Dispose of residues in an environmentally
friendly manner and according to regulations.
Engine oil can ignite. Cloths containing residues of
engine oil that are thrown away or stored without
ventilation can ignite by themselves and cause a fire.
e Soak up spilled engine oil with cloths.
e Keep cloths saturated with engine oil in a venti-
lated place until they are disposed of.
Toxic exhaust gases
Exhaust gas contains colourless and odourless car-
bon monoxide, which is toxic even in low
concentrations.
e Turn off the engine when the vehicle is station-
ary. Never leave the engine running unnecessa-
rily in confined spaces.
e Perform work with the engine running only out-
doors or with suitable extraction systems for the
exhaust gases.
Parking the vehicle safely
If the vehicle is not parked correctly, it can roll away
uncontrolled, endangering people or causing mate-
rial damage.
Before you leave the vehicle:
e Activate the electric parking brake.
e Vehicles with PDK: Activate the transmission
parking lock via the P button on the selector