Manual Transmission, Clutch - Porsche Turbo 2007 Driver Manual

Manual transmission, clutch

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Warning!
Risk of accident.
f Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats
or other objects.
Floor mats of the correct size and with the
appropriate fastening are available from your
Porsche partner.
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Driving and Driving Safety
The positions of the gears are shown on the shift
diagram on the gearshift lever.
f When shifting gears, always ensure that the
clutch pedal is fully depressed and the gear
has fully engaged.
f Select reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
When reverse gear is selected and the ignition is
on, the reversing lights are lit.
Permitted engine speed
f You should change into a higher gear before
the needle reaches the red mark on the
tachometer, or ease off the accelerator.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted.
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Caution!
Risk of engine damage (overrevving) when
shifting down to a lower gear.
f Take care not to exceed the maximum
permitted engine speed when shifting down.