Practical Tips, Emergency Service; Exercise Extreme Caution When Working On Your Vehicle - Porsche Boxster Owner's Manual

Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may cause
serious personal injury or death.
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages. This caution applies to the
entire vehicle.
Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well
ventilated area.
Ensure that there are no open flames in
the area of your vehicle at any time when
fuel fumes might be present. Be especially
cautious of such devices such as hot water
heaters which ignite a flame intermittently.
Before working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
Be alert and cautious around engine at all
times while the engine is running. If work has
to be performed with the engine running,
always set the parking brake, and make sure
the shift lever is in neutral or the selector lever
is in position P or N.
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In particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.),
jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or other moving parts. The radiator and
radiator fans are in the front of the car. The
fans can start or continue running as a function
of temperature, even with the engine switched
off. Carry out work in these areas only with the
engine off and exercise extreme caution.
Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic
ignition system. When the ignition is on,
high voltage is present in all wires connected
with the ignition system; therefore, exercise
extreme caution when working on any part of
the engine while the ignition is on or the engine
is running.
Always support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car. Jacks are
not suitable for this kind of work.
When working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started. Remove the ignition key.
Do not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel. Keep a fire extinguisher in
close reach.
Incomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in
doubt about any servicing, have it done by
your authorized Porsche dealer. Improper
maintenance during the warranty period may
affect your Porsche warranty coverage.
Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid
or coolant, are hazardous to your health. Keep
these fluids out of children's reach and dispose
of them in accordance with the appropriate
regulations.
Some countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried. Please make
enquiries before driving abroad.
Working in the engine compartment
Have the necessary work in the engine compart-
ment done by your authorized Porsche dealer.