Dear Porsche Owner; Before Driving Off; In The Driver's Seat - Porsche Cayman Owner's Manual

Dear Porsche Owner,

A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche sports car, including advanced
engineering, rigid quality control and demanding
inspections. These engineering and safety
features will be enhanced by you...
the safe driver...
– who knows her/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
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Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
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Be sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
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See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
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Check engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to check the engine oil with every
refueling.
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Check all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
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Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
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Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
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Check and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
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See that all windows are clear and
unobstructed.
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Check air intake slots and area between
luggage compartment lid and windshield.
Ensure that these areas are free of snow and
ice, so the heater and the windshield wipers
work properly.
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If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to
ensure that restraints are properly adjusted.
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Check all exterior and interior lights for
operation and that the lenses are clean.
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Check the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
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Check under the vehicle for leaks.
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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.

In the driver's seat...

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Check operation of the horn.
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Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.To reduce the possibility of injury from
the air bag deployment, you should always sit
back as far from the steering wheel as is
practical, while still maintaining full vehicle
control.
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Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
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Buckle your safety belts.
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Check operation of the foot and electric
parking brake.
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Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
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Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
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Never leave an idling car unattended.
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Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car to prevent inadvertent
opening of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.