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Your car may have all or some of the components de- scribed in this manual. Should you find explanations of a feature or equipment not installed in your car, your Porsche dealer will be glad to assist you. Also check with your dealer on other available options or equip- ment.
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Porsche. Acquaint your- Porsche dealer. self with your car's features and Always carry your Warranty & Main- know how to operate your Porsche For your own protection and lon- tenance booklet with you when you more safely. The better you know...
Index Engine -compartment - hood release Capacities -number Car care instructions 51-53 -oil 48,49,57-58,90,91 Catalytic converter 63,83 -specifications 86-87 Cautions - speed, maximum 44,89 Center console 22,40,41 Central door locking Acceleration kick-down Central warning light system Accelerator pedal - radiator Changing a wheel 70-71 Adjusting headlights...
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Octane ratings 50,63, 86,90 Starting hints/engine 22-23 Odometer Steering lock 9-11,22 Identification plates Oil changing/checking 57-58 Sun visors Ignition/steering lock -filter Τ Instrument cluster 15,22 -grades Instrument illumination 22,24 - p r e s s u r e g a u g e / w a r n i n g lights . . . 2 8 Tachometer Intensive windshield washer/ -transmission...
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Location of Vehicle Identification Number, Paint and Engine Number When ordering spare parts or submitting inquiries, always quote vehicle identifi- cation and engine number to ensure correct and prompt service. Vehicle identification number Engine number Paint number In accordance with Federal Safety Regula- tions, the vehicle identification number of The engine number ist stamped on the front The paint number is on the doorjamb on the...
The vehicle identification label is located un- The Safety Compliance Sticker is your as- derneath the luggage compartment floor co- surance that your Porsche complies with all ver, next to the spare wheel well. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in effect at the time the vehicle The label contains the following information: was manufactured.
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Before going on a t r i p . . . In the drivers seat... On the highway... 1 - Be sure tires are inflated correctly.Look 1 - Depress plate in center of steering wheel 1 - A l w a y s drive defensively. Expect the for bruises and tire wear.
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The new format of the master and auxiliary The master key has a built-in flashlight in the keys makes unauthorized duplication of the Your Porsche comes with two each of the keys virtually impossible. This means, how- following keys: key head. The beam from a small bulb in the...
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Lockable with auxiliary key only. Anti-theft alarm (optional equipment) If your Porsche is equipped with an anti-theft Attempting to open the doors, the rear lid or Keep the S-key in your personal possession alarm system, you will be given a duplicate the engine hood by any other means when at all times.
The car is safely locked when locking knob Doors „ A " is fully down on both doors. If locking knob „ A " is not fully down on one door, open To open doors from outside, pull the re- that door again, close it firmly and repeat the cessed door handle.
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Interior lights Dome lights Door courtesy lights Luggage compartment light The dome lights have a built in rocker switch which is operated by tilting the lamp lens as Switch positions for the lower door panel lights The luggage compartment light is located on follows: are as follows: the hatchback.
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Door warning lights The red spot lights in the rear doorjambs will come on when a door or the rear lid is opened.
Therefore, the seat seat (arrows), with your body weight taken while d r i v i n g ! The seat may suddenly jerk and the backrest angles in your Porsche are forward or backward causing loss of con- off the seatback.
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Rear seats - luggage compart- ment The backrests of the rear seats can be tilted forward to provide additional luggage space. Unsnap the luggage compartment cover from the upright rear seat backrests and the Steering wheel adjustment rear cross wall. Release locking lever under instrument cluster To release backrest, pull the lever on side of for desired positioning (arrow), then lock se-...
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a backward/forward b height c backrest angle Electric seats Note: Manual operation If the electric mechanism fails, the seat can The rocker switches for a smooth three-way Before operating the switches, tilt the safety seat adjustment are located at the outboard belt buckle at inboard side of seat out of the be moved forward or backward by pushing side of the seat.
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Rear view mirrors We recommend you do not put decals or Adjust the outside and inside mirrors be- when the ignition is turned on. The control other signs on the windows of your car fore driving off. It is important for safe switch is located next to the side window that may interfere with the driver's vision.
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For your and your passenger's protec- tion, wear safety belts at all times while the car is in motion. Your Porsche is equipped with a safety belt for each front and rear seat. The inertia real safety belt provides safety with freedom of movement.
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Check belts and mechanisms regularly. If belts do not work properly, see your Porsche dealer to have them repaired or replaced. Do not modify or disassemble the safety belts. If belts show damage to webbing, bindings, buckles or retractors, they should be replaced.
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Parking brake lever (arrow) Loudspeaker balance control Parking brake force is mechanically trans- Always set the parking brake when parking ferred to the rear wheels by means of cables. your car. Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) or move the To set the parking brake...
Moisture or road salt on brakes Brake pedal affects braking Your Porsche is equipped with a hydraulic dual circuit brake system with self adjusting Driving through water may reduce tire trac- disc brakes at the front and rear. Make it a tion.
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Instrument cluster 1 Odometer reset switch 9 High beam indicator light 16 Locking lever for steering wheel / 2 Light switch 10 Right combination instrument instrument cluster height adjustment 3 Fog light switch 11 Emergency flasher switch 17 Automatic speed control lever 4 Left combination instrument 12 Rear window defogger switch 18 Windshield wiper and windshield/head-...
xide which is a colorless and odorless dual warning lights should go out. The STOP LAMP will go out after depressing gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if the brake pedal and the PARK BRAKE inhaled. light after fully releasing the parking brake (see "Central warning light sys- tem").
To check this: Do not let the engine idle to warm it up. After bon monoxide, can be fatal if inhaled. drive your Porsche close to the garage door starting, accelerate gradually and maintain and run the engine at different speeds.
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Light switch - with ignition on Fog lights 0 - lights off 1 - parking lights on (2 front/2 rear) With headlights on, the fog lights can be 2 - headlights on and raised turned on or off by depressing switch "A". The switch is illuminated when the fog lights In positions 1 and 2, the following lights are are on.
Fuel Consumption Gauge Tachometer Speedometer The gauge measures fuel consumption in gal- lons or liters per hour while the engine is idling The speedometer indicates driving speed The transistorized tachometer operates on and when driving at speeds up to 20 mph or per hour.
Reminder". The light will come on (and stay on) every 30,000 miles or 48,000 km to re- forward. The blue light will go out as soon mind you to take your car to your Porsche as low beam is selected. dealer for the scheduled emission control maintenance service.
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"normal" when engine in the tank is down to about 2.11 U.S. gals, or sure the engine has cooled down sufficiently. 8 liters. Time to refuel. load is reduced. Then drive to the nearest Porsche dealer, but...
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The central warning light and the warning lights in the combination instrument light up for a bulb check when the ignition is turned on. They should go out as soon as the engine is started. Also see "Central warning light system".
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If this is the case, contact your minimum. BRAKE PAD warning light comes on when Porsche dealer. If the light flickers or stays on a brake pad is worn. while you are driving, the V-belt may be loose BRAKE PRESS warning light flashes if one or broken.
the emergency flasher and mark the car with road flares or other warning devi- ces. Do not remain in the car. • Do not park or operate the car where the hot exhaust system may come in con- tact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable material.
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Lane changer To indicate your intention when changing lanes on expressways, slightly lift or depress the turn signal indicator lever to the resist- ance point. The lever turns off automatically when released. High beam/low beam - w i t h ignition on and light switch in position 2, push lever forward to select high beam (arrow 1).
To operate the automatic speed control To change the preset cruising speed Increase preset speed: - Accelerate by depressing the accelerator pedal. When the desired speed is reached move the lever up (arrow 1) and take the - Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, foot off the accelerator pedal.
Windshield wiper/washer and The electric washer system is actuated as Intensive windshield washer follows: headlight washer (where system (where applicable) 5 - p u l l lever toward steering wheel to ope- applicable) lever rate windshield washer. Fluid can be This lever has 6 switch positions.
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Dashboard panel 4 Heating and air conditioning controls 12 Power window switch and center console 5 Reset button for central warning light 13 Electric sliding roof switch 6 Center air vents 14 Rear window wiper switch 7 Safety belt warning light 15 Gearshift lever 1 Side window defogger/defroster vents 8 Glove compartment lock...
The STOP LAMP light will go out after the This electronic warning system monitors the brake pedal has been depressed. The PARK most important functions of your Porsche Reset button (white arrow) BRAKE light will go out as soon as the park-...
Operating hints Further operation could lead to compres- sor damage. Have your Porsche dealer To obtain maximum cooling, move tempera- locate and correct the problem. He has Your Porsche factory installed climate control...
Air outlets 3 - air vents for passenger compartment 1 - defogging/defrosting nozzles for wind- shield 4 - air outlet nozzles for foot wells Each individual vent outlet is adjustable to 2 - defogging/defrosting vents for side win- permit the regulation of air flow within the dows vehicle.
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Side window vents The air outlets in the armrests permit adjust ment of air flow either sideways or up and down. Open and close vents with small side lever: A - vents closed Β - vents open Center air vents The center air vents direct air flow to the passenger compartment and are adjustable either sideways or up and down.
- air conditioner compressor activated. Individual controls Automatic air flow distribution for Fan speed control - rotary switch knob heating and air conditioning system The air volume is controlled by a 4-speed through footwell outlets and open fan. When the ignition is turned on, the fan side window/center air vents.
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Cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter can be operated with the ignition in position 1 or 2. To operate, push in knob. When ready for use, the lighter will snap back. With the cigarette lighter re- moved, the socket may be used for small electrical appliances, such as a shaver, Clock Ashtray...
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Electric sliding roof Manual operation (optional equipment) The roof can be opened and closed, fully or stacle, it will stop automatically to avoid If the electric drive mechanism fails, the roof partially, by depressing the respective sym- possible injury. can be operated manually. The crank handle bol on the rocker switch in the center console provided for this purpose is in the tool kit.
Replace the cover. automatically when the luggage compart- ment lid is opened or closed. When cleaning the rear window, the wiper Do not depress the rocker switch but let your should be lifted only slightly. Porsche dealer correct the fault.
Glove compartment Sun visors Vanity mirror The illuminated glove compartment can be opened by pulling the recessed handle in The vanity mirror is located in the headliner the lid (arrow). behind the sun visor on the passenger side. The glove compartment can be locked or On cars equipped with an electric sliding The front sun visors can be moved to the roof, the vanity mirror is located in the cover...
Engine compartment hood Luggage compartment lid (If vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm see "Anti-theft alarm".) To open... To open To release... - Lift hood slightly and press safety catch - slide the release lever (arrow) on the left - insert the master or auxiliary key into the handle upward (arrow).
Neutral position between 4th and 5th gear 3rd to 4th gear The Porsche transmission with servo-lock and then shifted into Reverse. This is neces- 40 mph / 64 km/h or 2700 rpm...
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The driving ranges Controls for Driving the Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission The Automatic Transmission has 3 forward There are a few points you should know if you driving ranges and one reverse. In the driving want to take full advantage of the Automatic ranges D and 2 the Automatic Transmission Transmission.
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The back-up lights come on automatically celerate. when you engage Reverse (with ignition on). Your Porsche with Automatic Transmission cannot be started by pushing or towing. Should the engine fail to start consult your Starting the engine Ν or Ρ...
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Stuck in snow, mud or sand Accelerator Pedal With the selector lever in "2", you can apply the kickdown to make the transmission shift down When alternating between Drive and Reverse For good fuel economy we recommend smooth into first gear when driving below 45 mph or in an effort to free the vehicle, depress the ac- 75 km/h.
This rule applies all the time, not just during the break-in period. There are no specific break-in rules for your Porsche; however, by observing a few pre- Engine Oil Consumption cautions you can help extend the service Breaking in brake pads life and performance of your engine.
Washer reservoir tery terminals should be greased with petro- Your Porsche dealer can assist you in choos- To assure that the windshield washer and leum jelly. ing suitable winter tires and snow chains.
165 lbs or 75 kg. and Canada differ from vehicles sold in other ance service performed prior to the cold sea- Your Porsche dealer will be glad to advise you countries. son and in accordance with the Maintenance...
The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality proper car of the finish. Given proper care, baked synthetic enamel. The color and ena-...
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Touch-up paint Insects Weatherstrips Your dealer has touch-up paint for minor Remove as soon as possible with a lukewarm To seal properly, weatherstrips around hood, scratches and stone chips. Scratches should soap/water solution or apply insect remover. windows and doors must be pliable. To retain be touched up soon after they occur, to pre- flexibility of the rubber, spray with silicone, coat with talcum powder or glycerine.
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Rub it in firmly with a soft cloth. Chassis Never use abrasive or metal polishing clean- ing agents. The lower body shell of your Porsche is thor- oughly protected against corrosion. However, Remember that moisture and road salt on it is recommended to have the underbody in- brakes may affect braking efficiency.
Exercise Extreme Caution when working under the Engine Hood • Your Porsche is equipped with a tran- • Before working on any part in the engine compartment, turn the engine off. sistorized ignition system with breaker- less distributor. • If work has to be done with the engine...
Regulations in some countries require ad- The jack should only be used for changing fied mechanic or by your Porsche dealer. ditional tools. Details should be obtained a wheel. Do not use it as a support to work before leaving for a foreign country.
Engine oil Always use a quality oil labeled "For service API/SE". Let your Porsche dealer assist you with selecting the correct grade and visco- sity. Porsche recommends not to use any oil additives. The engine in your car depends on oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
Changing engine oil With the engine at operating temperature and the ignition off. 1 - loosen and remove oil filler cap 2 - l o o s e n oil drain plug (arrow) on oil pan and allow oil to drain completely Note: When removing oil drain plug with your fingers, keep your arm as horizontal as...
SAE 90 only. We recommend that you have the transmis- Changing the ATF sion oil changed at your Porsche dealer, Do not tow the car or run the engine with- The ATF has to be changed at the intervals who has the required lubricants and the out ATF in the transmission.
Porsche dealer. Anti-freeze other than specified by Porsche for aluminium engi- Since the closed cooling system loses al- nes and radiators may cause corrosion most no coolant, topping up is normally not of the cooling system, leading to engine required.
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To avoid damage to the engine, only add cold anti-freeze and cold water to the cool- ing system when the engine is also cold. A warm engine should only be topped up if the coolant level has dropped appreciably below the filler mark. Too much added cool- ant will escape through the pressure cap when coolant warms up.
Pull off the road, stop the engine and add tween the MIN and MAX marks. brake fluid immediately or contact the To add brake fluid, unscrew the cap. The nearest Porsche dealer to have the cause vent bore in the cap should be kept clean. located and corrected.
Fuel Recommendation (U.S. Cost of Living Council octane rating). The 91 RON octane rating which you will find Your Porsche is equipped with a catalytic on a label on the right side of the engine converter and must use UNLEADED FUEL compartment of your car is based on the re- ONLY.
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You may decide to use - Keep a light foot on the gas pedal. Gasohol in your Porsche, provided it contains - Drive smoothly, avoid quick acceleration, not more than 10 % ethanol and the octane sudden changes in speed and abrupt requirements for your car are met.
Your Porsche dealer can advise you which being towed, the vehicle can still be 3 - Clean filter housing with lint-free rag and product to use.
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Unbalanced wheels may affect car handling and tire life. Tire wear The original equipment tires on your Porsche When balancing light alloy wheels, use only The original equipment tires on your Porsche comply with all applicable Federal Motor Ve- adhesive balancing weights supplied through have built-in wear indicators.
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Porsche specifications for your model. unchanged; for example: 225/50 VR 16. (V= at the front. Have tires/wheels balanced as Check with your Porsche dealer regarding the maximum permissible speed for radial tires, soon as possible. correct wheel specifications for type and mo- i.
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The car Inflate the collapsible tire with the electric air jack is stored behind the spare tire. Stored compressor that comes with your Porsche. inside the wheel rim is the electric air com- Do not use other equipment! pressor kit.
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If air compressor does not work The collapsible spare tire cannot be re- paired or mounted with standard work- ...Check if tobacco or any other foreign shop equipment. Repair and remounting matter is lodged in the cigarette lighter must only be done by the manufacturer. socket.
by the bumpers or the body. Passengers should not remain in the car when the car is jacked up. Sequence of operations 1 -Loosen the wheel nuts about one turn. Do not yet remove the nuts. 2 -Securely insert the car jack in the jack- port located under the body.
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Lifting car with car jack Lifting car with workshop hoist Lifting car with floor jack The same lifting points illustrated for the hoist also apply when using a floor jack. The rear end of the car can also be lifted with a floor jack in the center of the rear suspension cross member.
with the engine running or the ignition Relays on could cause electrical shock. l & l l - rear window defogger - not connected When replacing a fuse, do not hold fuse - not connected by its metal parts. In case of a repeated emergency flasher unit short circuit, the new fuse will burn out - power window controls...
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11 instrument and switch illumination commend you have a defective relay checked locking system are located above the central 12 combination instrument, and exchanged by your Porsche dealer. fuse/relay board. warning lights 13 not connected 14 power seat controls (optional...
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Disconnecting the battery while the en- Checking the electrolyte fluid level gine is running will damage the alternator. This also applies to cars equipped with a The electrolyte fluid level in your battery can battery main switch. be checked by unscrewing and opening the filler vent caps of each cell.
Porsche dealer who has the appropriate distances only. equipment. If the car is not driven for prolonged periods, the battery must be charged at least every 6 weeks.
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Front turn signal lights (A) Front parking lights (B) Sealed Beam Headlights 1 - remove screws from plastic trim, take off Replacing light unit 5 - unscrew the 3 small Philips screws from trim sealed beam securing ring and remove 2 - remove screws holding the lens, and ring 1 - turn the ignition on...
Fog lights Tail lights License plate lights 1 - remove screws from plastic trim, takeoff The tail lights are housed in one unit. trim 2 - remove Philips screws. Take off lamp A - turn signal light C - stop light 3 - disconnect wire.
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Ashtray light 1 - Remove the two screws in ashtray hous- ing and pull the housing upward and out. 2 - Slide bulb holder out of the housing and replace defective bulb. 3 - Slide bulb holder back into housing and check light by turning on the ignition.
Headlight adjustment Headlight adjustment should be done with Adjustment screws Screw "a" (lateral adjustment) a headlight aiming device under the follow- ing conditions: right turn = beam moves right At curb weight of car (i. e. car ready for use left turn = beam moves left and with full fuel tank).
Emergency starting How to use jumper cables with jumper cables The jumper cables must be sufficiently long for vehicles not to touch. Improper hook up of jumper cables can ruin the alternator. Al Warnings: ways connect positive (+) to positive (+) Improper use of a booster battery to start and negative (-) to negative (-).
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Note: If you are towing another car, it should - Brake booster will not be operative when nearest Porsche dealer. not be heavier than your Porsche (approx. the engine is not running. More brake 3350 lbs. or 1520 kg). pedal pressure will be required to bring car The towing eye is in the tool kit located in the to a stop.
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Your Porsche is equipped with such a sys- improper use of the car may cause overheat- tem. On the following page we explain how ing problems.
How Emission Control Works Your Porsche is equipped with a precisely oxides of nitrogen (NO ) can be controlled calibrated fuel injection system to assure efficiently and simultaneously by the three a finely balanced air/fuel mixture under all way catalytic converter. If, at any time, the When an automobile engine is running, it operating conditions.
Fuel Evaporation Control Vapor Control System and Storage Purge System Fuel vapors from the carbon canister will be mixed with When the fuel tank is filled, vapors are collected in the Fuel Tank Venting expansion chamber and filler tube by a vent line leading fresh air taken from the engine compartment.
Technical Data Engine Μ 28.15/16 Number of cylinders Bore 3.74 in/95.0 mm 3.11 in/78.9 mm Stroke 272.97 cu.in./4474 cm Displacement Compression ratio 9 : 1 220 hp/165 kW at 5500 rpm SAE net-horsepower SAE J 245 265 ft.lb/348 Nm at 4000 rpm SAE net-torque SAE J 245 6200 Max.
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Engine Design Specifications Design 8 cylinders in V configuration Operating cycle 4 stroke Cooling water cooled Lubrication pressure-fed from sump Cylinder block and head light metal alloy Valve operation 1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank Camshaft drive toothed V-belt Crankshaft forged Fuel supply electric pump...
Rims, Tires, Wheel Alignment 215/60 VR 15 on 7 J x 15 Η 2 rims or 225/50 VR 16 on 7 J x 16 Η 2 rims Summer tires 185/70 R15 M + S 88 Q or T on 7 J x 15 Η 2 rims or 205/55 R16 M + S 88 Q or T on 7 J x 16 Η 2 rims Winter tires 165-15 LRB on 5 J χ...
Performance* Manual transmission Automatic transmission 143 mph (230 km/h) 140 mph (225 km/h) Maximum speed 7,5 seconds 8,5 seconds Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 15,5 seconds 16 seconds Time for mile Time f o r 1 km 28 seconds 29 seconds At curb weight and half-load capacity excluding optional equipment and accessories.
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8 liters. Check oil level with dipstick a few minutes after engine has stopped. The difference between the max. and min. marks on the dipstick is approx. 1.6 U.S. qts. or 1.5 liters. Porsche does not recommend the use of oil additives. Cooling system with heating Approx.
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Single grade oil Porsche recommends the use of single grade oils only if multi grade oils are not readily available. However, engine oil changes must then be per- formed according to seasonal temperature changes to guard against engine damage.
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Gas Station Information Fuel recommendation Starting Fuses and relays In footwell on passenger side. 91 RON (87 CLC on U.S. fuel Manual transmission: Only start in Neutral. pumps) minimum. Automatic transmission: Start in Neutral or Park. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. Starting engine Fuel tank capacity: 23 U.S.
Underneath spare tire in lug- add or drain ATF. Have a Engine oil gage compartment. Check Porsche dealer correct the each cell. Top up with distilled Use only quality oil labeled "API cause promptly. water. Never disconnect bat- Service SF or SE. Details un- tery while engine is running: der "Engine Oils".
Windshield washer fluid reservoir (A) 8.5 U.S. qts. or 8 liters. Coolant reservoir (B) Anti-freeze must remain in cooling system all year round. Coolant level should be up to filling mark when engine is cold. Spare tire, jack Jack support points Always add anti-freeze and Black arrows: Jackports for car jack Underneath luggage compartment.
Anlage zur Betriebsanleitung Modelf 1982 Supplement to Driver's Manual 1982 model Annexe aux instructions de service, modele 1982 Alfegato alle istruzioni di servizio, modeflo 1982 Anexo a las instrucciones de servicio del modelo de 1982...
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Lock-up wheel nuts for 5-hole rims The wheels of your vehicle can be mac theft-proof by means of a wheel nut loci The wheel nut lock consists of a wheel m and a plug-on sleeve with lock. The sam lock is used on all 4 wheels. To remove the wheel nut lock, take off th plastic cap, insert the key as far as it will gi into the lock, turn approx.
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