Porsche 911 CARRERA - 2003 Manual page 66

Starting Procedures
See also the chapter on "Immobilizer".
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Warning!
Serious
injury may result if you are in-
volved in a collision without
having fastened
the safety belts.
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Fasten safety belts before driving away.
Before starting the engine
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Apply the hand brake.
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Manual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
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Move the selector lever to "P" or "N".
Temperature sensors on the engine automat-
ically provide the correct fuel/air mixture re-
quired for starting.
Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the
accelerator pedal
while starting a cold or a
warm engine.
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As
soon as the engine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
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Controls, Instruments
The first operation of the starter is ended auto-
matically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent starter
operations will not be ended automatically.
If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 sec-
onds of cranking:
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Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the
starter again.
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Do not let the engine idle to warm
up.
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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.
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Danger!
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
nents which you can smell. They also con-
tain carbon monoxide (CO),
which is a co-
lorless and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and even death if inhaled.
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Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for
prolonged periods with the engine on and the
car not moving.
An unattended vehicle with a running en-
gine is potentially hazardous.
If warning lights should come on to indicate
improper operation, they would go unno-
ticed.
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Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Danger of fire.
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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
other flammable material.
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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.