Porsche CARRERA GT-2004 Manual page 10

Engine Exhaust
Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
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.
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Motor racing
Motor racing is a term we associate with
fascination and emotion.
On the one hand.
On the other hand, there's the technology that
makes this fascination possible.
Your new Carrera GT has been developed with ex-
perience gained from the development and use of
countless GT vehicles, and has been equipped
with technical preconditions that facilitate use
away from public roads on the racing circuit.
Depending on use, it can be possible or necessary
to adapt the vehicle to the respective conditions.
In this case, it must always be taken into account
that a modern high-performance sports car repre-
sents a complex system with individual compo-
nents that are carefully designed and adjusted to
work together perfectly.
Interfering in this system is only an option if it can
be guaranteed that all of the components will con-
tinue to work together in a manner adjusted to the
actual conditions of use. Well-founded specialist
knowledge is necessary for this. You should seek
advice from your authorized Porsche dealer.
Please bear in mind that use on race tracks sub-
jects all vehicle components to considerably more
wear than normal use, making professional in-
spection and maintenance after each use a vital
preconditon for functioning and safety.
Please use only Original Porsche Parts for your
car. These parts are available from your autho-
rized Porsche dealer, who is knowledgeable as re-
gards the range of approved parts and will be
pleased to advise you further.
For reasons of safety, the braking system,
steering, running gear, wheels and tires of your
car should be checked after every use on a race
track.
On public roads
On public roads, all vehicle components must be
in the standard position.