In The Driver's Seat; On The Road - Porsche cayman gt4 Owner's Manual

In the driver's seat...

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Check operation of the horn.
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Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.To reduce the possibility of injury from
the air bag deployment, you should always sit
back as far from the steering wheel as is
practical, while still maintaining full vehicle
control.
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Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
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Buckle your safety belts.
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Check operation of the foot and electric
parking brake.
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Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
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Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
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Never leave an idling car unattended.
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Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car to prevent inadvertent
opening of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
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On the road...

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Never drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
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Always have your safety belt fastened.
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Always drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
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Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
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Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
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Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
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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 hydro-
planing of the tires.
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Always observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
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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.
Please see the chapter "ENGINE EXHAUST"
on page 4.
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When parked, always put the electric parking
brake on.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
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When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
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, spilled fuel or other flammable
material.
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Make it a habit to check the engine oil with
every refueling.
While driving
Information
Fuel consumption and CO emissions can be
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reduced through correct use and regular servicing
of the vehicle, as well as by an appropriate driving
style, e.g. defensive driving style, low speeds,
anticipatory braking actions, correct tire pressure,
no unnecessary engine idling, and no unnecessary
ballast.