Before Going On A Trip; In The Driver's Seat; On The Road - Porsche 944 Driver Manual

Dear Porsche Owner
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering
techniques, rigid quality control and
demanding inspections. These engineering
and safety features will be enhanced by
you... the safe driver...
who knows his car and all controls
who maintains his vehicle properly
who uses his driving skills wisely, and who
always drives within his own capabilities and
his level of familiarity with his vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on
how to perform most of the checks listed on
these pages. If in doubt, have these checks
performed by your Porsche dealer.
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In the driver's seat...

Check operation of horn.
Position seat for easy reach of controls.
Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors.
Attach your safety belts.
Check operation of foot and parking brakes.
Check all warning and indicator lights when
starting the engine.
NEVER leave car idling unattended.
Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car.
To prevent inadvertent opening of doors
from inside or outside, drive with locked
doors.

Before going on a trip...

First things first
Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs of the vehicle.
Be sure tires are inflated correctly. Check for
damage and tire wear.
See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked
with every fuel filling.
Check coolant level to assure sufficient
engine cooling.
Be sure you have a well charged battery.
Check brake fluid level. If too low, have
brake system checked.
Replenish windshield washer fluid.
Check if engine hood is latched safely.
Replace worn or cracked wiper blades.
See that all windows are clear and
unobstructed.
Keep air intake slots and area between
engine hood and windshield free of snow and
ice, so that the heater and the windshield
wipers work properly.

On the road...

Never drive after you have consumed
alcohol.
Always have your safety belt attached.
Always drive defensively. Expect the
unexpected.
Use signals to indicate turns and lane
changes.
Turn on headlights at dusk.
Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
Reduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and
reduced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to tire
aquaplaning.
Also, when crossing stretches of deeper water
there is a danger that too high of a speed can
cause water to enter the engine combustion
chambers through the intake air system
and/or water may strike the cooling fan
causing cooling system damage. In order to
avoid possible en-
Check whether all light lenses are clean.
Be sure all lights are working and headlights
are aimed correctly.
Check under vehicle for leaks.
Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment 3
It is good practice to carry emergency
equipment in your vehicle. Some of the things
you should have are: window scraper, snow
brush, container or bag of sand or salt,
emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit, etc.
gine or cooling system damage when driving
through deep water, the vehicle should be
driven at a walking speed in first gear.
Observe speed limits and obey road signs.
When tired, get well off the road, stop and
take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in
the vehicle with engine idling. See
WARNINGS on "Engine Exhaust".
When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic
transmission) or move the gearshift lever to
reverse or first gear (Manual transmission).
On hills also turn the wheels toward the curb.
When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on
emergency flasher and use other warning
devices to alert other motorists. 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.
Make it a habit to have the engine oil
checked with every fuel filling.
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