Caution - Porsche 911 GT3 Owner's Manual

Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
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Warning!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury.
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle
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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
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ventilated area.
Ensure that there are no open flames in the
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area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially cau-
tious of such devices such as hot water heat-
ers which ignite a flame intermittently.
Before working on any part in the engine com-
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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
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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 position.
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
In particular, be very careful to ensure that
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items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.), jew-
elry, 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 en-
gine off, the ignition switched off, and exercise
extreme caution.
Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig-
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nition system. When the ignition is on, high volt-
age 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
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is necessary to work under the car.
When working under the car without safety
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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
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the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
Incomplete or improper servicing may cause
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problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your au-
thorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty pe-
riod may affect your Porsche warranty cover·
age.
Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or
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coolant, are hazardous to your health.
Keep these fluids out of children's reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the appro-
priate regulations.
Some countries require additional tools and
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special spare parts to be carried.
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.