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Your car may have all or some of the components described 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 equipment.
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Porsche in top driving condition If you sell your Porsche the Owner's by having it serviced regularly. Manual and the Warranty & Mainten- We wish you many miles of safe and...
Index Engine - specifications 97-98 - speed, maximum 49,53,97 Capacities Car care instructions 57-61 Catalytic converter Cautions - radiator Center console 43-45 Fan switch Central door locking 13,38 Filling capacities Central warning light system Flasher- emergency Changing a wheel 75-77 Fog lights 28,87 Cigarette lighter...
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Location of Vehicle Identification Number, Paint and Engine Number When ordering spare parts or submitting inquiries, always quote vehicle identifica- tion and engine number to assure correct and prompt service. Vehicle identification number Engine number Paint number In accordance with Federal Safety Regula- tions, the vehicle identification number of your car is located on the left windshield post and The engine number is stamped on the front...
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Vehicle Identification Label The Safety Compliance Sticker is your assur- The vehicle identification label is located un- ance that your Porsche complies with all Fe- derneath the luggage compartment floor co- deral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which ver, next to the spare wheel well.
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If in doubt, have these checks • See that all windows are clear and unob- container or bag of sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit, etc. performed by your Porsche dealer. structed.
On the road... In the drivers seat... • Check operation of horn. • Always drive defensively. Expect the unex- • When stalled or stopped for repairs, move pected. the vehicle well off the road. Turn on emer- • Position seat for easy reach of controls. gency flasher and use other warning de- •...
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When taking the vehicle tended in the vehicle. Unsupervised Your Porsche comes with two of each of the to your Porsche dealer or to a workshop for following keys: wheel or tire service, remember to leave one use of any vehicle key may cause key with the service attendant.
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• If you should lose a key, provide your The flashlight is powered by a 1.5 Volt button Porsche dealer with the key number to ob- battery. When the beam begins to fade, re- tain a duplicate key. Tell him whether you place the battery, because an old battery need a master or an auxiliary key.
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Fuel filler cap Lockable with either key. Anti-theft alarm 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 or turning at all times.
Always drive with locked doors to prevent Doors inadvertent opening of a door from the in- side, especially with small children in the To open doors from outside, pull the recessed car. door handle. To open doors from inside, pull recessed handle "...
Interior lights Luggage compartment light Dome lights Door courtesy lights The dome lights have a built-in rocker switch Switch positions for the lower door panel lights The luggage compartment light is located on which is operated by tilting the lamp lens as are as follows: the hatchback.The three switch positions are: follows:...
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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.
The rocker switches for a smooth three-way Manual operation and comfortable driving. Therefore, the seat seat adjustment are located at the outboard and the backrest angles in your Porsche are side of the seat. fully adjustable. If the electric mechanism fails, the seat can...
Front passenger seat Seat adjustment Backrest release WARNING To move the seat forward or backward, pull The backrest can be folded forward for easy the locking lever at the front of the seat up. access to the rear seats. To release, press the Now slide the seat to the desired position.
Steering wheel adjustment Rear seats-luggage compartment The backrests of the rear seats can be tilted forward to provide additional luggage space. For maximum legroom and unobstructed view of the instruments, the height of the steering Unsnap the luggage compartment cover from wheel, together with the instrument cluster the upright rear seat backrests and the rear unit, can be adjusted.
Rear view mirrors Adjust the outside and inside mirrors be- Do not put decals or other signs on the win- fore driving off. It is important for safe driv- dows that may interfere with the driver's ing that you have good vision to the rear. vision.
• If belts do not work properly, see your crest. tion, use safety belts at all times while authorized Porsche dealer. the vehicle is in motion. • Do not wear shoulder part of belt under • Do not modify or disassemble the safety your arm or otherwise out of position.
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Inertia reel retractor Lap belts for rear seats The combination lap/shoulder belt with inertia • Pull shoulder section to make sure belt fits The automatic retractor will lock the rear seat reel locking mechanism adjusts automatically lap belt when your passenger has buckled up, snugly across the hips.
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Safety belt warning system An audio-visual warning system is inter- connected with the driver's safety belt. Every time the ignition is turned on, the seat belts warning light will come on for about 6 seconds as a reminder to buckle up. If the dri- ver does not fasten the safety belt, the gong will also come on for the duration of this six second period.
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Loudspeaker balance control To release the parking brake Pull the lever slightly up as you depress the The volume of the loudspeakers in the door release button. Keep the button depressed and in the rear of the vehicle can be balanced as you lower the lever.
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Your Porsche is equipped with a power as- any other object. In case one of the two At 60 mph or 100 km/h, for example, it is not...
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See your Porsche dealer for rectification. to bring the car to a halt. The specified maximum rpm figures should not be exceeded when shifting down, as other- wise the engine speed would be too high.
There are 4 positions: To conserve battery power, the electric cir- cuits for headlights, rear window defogger/ defroster and wiper/washer system are 0 Steering locked. All electric circuits wired temporarily interrupted during the starting through the ignition switch are turned off. process.
Maintain moderate speed until engine Stopping engine operated garage door. To check this: drive is warm. your Porsche close to the garage door and run the engine at different speeds. Turn key back to position 0. Before starting the engine, make sure the gearshift lever is in Neutral.
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Fog lights Light switch - with ignition on With headlights on, the fog lights can be turned on or off by depressing switch "A". The switch 0 lightsoff When you open the door while the lights are is illuminated when the fog lights are on. 1 parking lights on (2 front/2 rear) on, the gong will sound.
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CASIS How to use CASIS Drive your Porsche shifting as you normally would. As soon as the engine reaches uneconomical load range, the CASIS light will remind you to Computer Assisted Shift Indicator System shift into the next higher gear to keep the en-...
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Central warning light Turn signal indicator light Speedometer The central warning light in the instrument The green signal indicator light in the instru- The speedometer indicates driving speed per cluster will light up or flash when a fault occurs ment cluster will flash with the selector lever hour.
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Coolant temperature warning light • Be careful if you have to remove the cap Then drive to the nearest Porsche dealer, but If this light comes on, check whether the V-belt from a hot coolant fluid reservoir. Pro- carefully watch the coolant temperature gauge driven mechanical fan is working.
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Fuel level gauge and COOLANT warning light comes on when the fluid level in the expansion tank falls below the warning light required minimum. Occasionally, the light may come on when starting the engine. As soon With the ignition on, the amount of fuel in the tank is indicated by the fuel gauge needle.
If this is the case, contact your Porsche dealer. If the light flickers or stays on while you are driving, the V-belt may be loose or broken. The belt should be in the regulator or the alternator it- self.
WARNING • Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the car well off the road. Turn on the emergency flasher and mark the car with road flares or other warning devices. 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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Headlight dimmer and parking Lane changer Headlight flasher light lever-with ignition on: During daylight, you can flash signal other To indicate your intention when changing lanes Turn signal/highbeam/lowbeam on expressways, slightly lift or depress the motorists with your foglights (in lieu of horn) by repeatedly pulling and releasing the lever.
To operate the automatic speed control take the foot off the accelerator pedal. Now the new cruising speed is set and stored in the Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, push memory. lever toward instrument cluster (arrow 1) and As an alternative, you can hold the lever in the release.
The electric washer system is actuated as fol- lows: 5 Pull lever toward steering wheel to operate windshield washer. Fluid can be sprayed into the windshield from any selected wiper speed position. 6 Push lever toward instrument cluster to operate headlight washer. The headlight washer system operates only with the headlights on and raised.
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Dashboard panel 4 Reset button for central warning light 11 Front-hood release lever 5 Center air vents 12 Horn and center console 13 Power window switch 6 Safety belt warning light 7 Central door locking button 14 Electric sliding roof switch 15 Rear window wiper switch 1 Side window defogger/defroster vents 8 Glove compartment lock...
This electronic warning system monitors the respective combination instrument will remain should go out. The STOP LAMP light will go most important functions of your Porsche for on as a reminder to have the fault corrected. out after the brake pedal has been depressed.
AC switch in the center con- Should uncooled air flow from the air out- Your Porsche factory installed climate control sole. lets, switch the system off. Have your Por- system combines ventilation, heating, defrost-...
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Air outlets 3 Air vents for passenger compartment The side window and center air vents are ad- 1 Defogging/defrosting nozzles for wind- 4 Air outlet nozzles for foot wells justable to permit the regulation of air flow shield 5 Air nozzle inside glove compartment within the vehicle.
Individual controls Fan speed control - rotary switch knob The air volume is controlled by a 4-speed fan. When the ignition is turned on, the fan auto matically operates at low speed, even with the switch in 0 position. By turning the knob clock wise, fan speeds 1 - 4 can be selected to in...
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Occasional bubbles are normal. Foam or a constant stream of bubbles indicate that the system does not contain enough re- frigerant. In case the system requires recharging, con- tact your Porsche dealer. He has qualified per- sonnel and the necessary equipment.
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Cigarette lighter Ashtray Clock The left-hand-push-button beneath the dis- The ashtray is located in front of the gearshift The cigarette lighter can be operated with the ignition in position 1 or 2. To operate, push in play is used for setting the hour. The right-hand lever in the center console.
Do not operate the sunroof at driving speeds anism at the rear of the headliner by pulling Do not depress the rocker switch but let your exceeding 62 mph or 100 km/h. The force to it down and disengaging the spring catch. Porsche dealer correct the fault.
Rear window wiper Vanity mirror Sun visors To avoid scratching the glass, the rear window should be sufficiently wet before turning on the wiper. To actuate the wiper, push the rocker switch The vanity mirror is located in the headliner in the center console.
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Glove compartment Rear seat glove compartment The illuminated glove compartment can be To open the glove compartment, press the opened by pulling the recessed handle in the button (arrow) and lift the lid. The glove com- lid (arrow). partment is lockable. The glove compartment can be locked or un- locked with either the master or the auxiliary key.
Engine compartment hood To open To release To close Lift hood slightly and press safety catch handle Lower the hood slowly and then push down upward (arrow). Then lift up the hood. with both hands until the lock snaps shut. The windshield wipers should not be tilted forward.
165 lbs or 75 kg. Protect your luggage and other belongings from the sun and "inquisitive eyes" by us- Your Porsche dealer will be glad to advise you ing the snap-on luggage cover. which type of roofrack can best serve your in- dividual needs and load carrying requirements.
Minimum upshifting points (Manual Transmission) 1st to 2nd gear 15 mph/24 km/h or 2000 rpm The Porsche transmission with servo-lock Both back-up lights come on when the trans- synchronisation permits rapid and precise mission is put into reverse (with ignition on).
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Controls for Remember the following basic rules: WARNING Automatic Transmission While driving with the automatic speed Apply the parking brake or foot brake before selecting a driving range. When the selector control set (at speeds above 30 mph or 50 km/h), do not bring shift lever into the Neu- lever is in a driving range, the car may creep The selector lever has 6 positions:...
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Should the engine fail to start see "Emergency Stopping applied. starting with jumper cables" or consult your authorized Porsche dealer. Never use Neutral for coasting downhill. When stopping temporarily, at traffic lights for You may lose control over the car because example, it is not necessary to move the se...
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Accelerator Pedal With the selector lever in "3", you can apply Maneuvering the kickdown to make the transmission shift down into the second gear when driving below When alternating between forward and re- For good fuel economy we recommend smooth verse drive (for instance, while maneuvering and even acceleration.
There are no specific break-in rules for your Breaking in brake pads WARNING Porsche; however, by taking a few precautions • Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled. you can help extend the service life and per- Brake pads do not have maximum braking efficiency when the car is new.
If you plan to take your Porsche outside the continental limits of the United States or Cana- • Have your vehicle tuned to specifications. • Organize your trips to take in several er- da, there is the possibility that rands.
Fuel Recommendations octane rating) or AKI (antiknock index) octane rating usually displayed on U.S. gasoline Your Porsche is equipped with a catalytic con- pumps is calculated as research octane num- verter and must use UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. ber plus motor octane number, divided by 2,...
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(ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol) is sold in some areas. This mixture is sometimes called "Gas- ohol". You may decide to use gasohol in your Porsche, provided it contains no more than 10 % ethanol, and the octane requirements for your vehicle are met. However, we strongly...
They may be toxic, The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality flammable or hazardous in other ways. baked synthetic enamel. The color and ena- Only use spot removing fluids in well The paint on your Porsche is very durable but ventilated areas.
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Exterior To guard against corrosion from inside out, Metal trim clean drain holes on the bottom of doors, tail gates hatches, etc., after each washing. Then Bright or black anodized trim will come clean wipe dry thoroughly. Also inspect all weather- when you wash the vehicle.
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Remove all wiper blades periodically and clean If left on too long, brake metal dust can cause Tree sap them thoroughly with an alcohol base clean- pitting. Wash the wheels with a sponge or hose ing solution. Use a sponge or soft cloth and brush every other week.
For cleaning, use a mild soap water solution. The accelerator cable return spring must be Let belts dry out thoroughly and away from cloth. Let your Porsche dealer advise you on lubricated after each engine compartment direct sun light. the use of the leather preservation product.
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Chassis The lower body shell of your Porsche is thor- oughly protected against corrosion. However, it is recommended to have the underbody in- spected twice a year. Any detected damage to the undercoating, due to road hazards, should be repaired promptly. Oil based protective sprays must not be applied.
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Exercise Extreme Caution when • Your Porsche is equipped with a tran- Working under the Engine Hood sistorized ignition system with breaker- less distributor. When the ignition is on, high voltage is present in all wires con- nected with the ignition system; there-...
WARNING 1.. Pull out dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag. Porsche dealer. 2. Reinsert dipstick; push it in all the way for The oil filler cap must be secure to avoid an accurate reading.
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"Filling Capacities". The use or when temperatures remain below freezing of oil additives is not recommended by for extended periods, the engine oil should be Porsche. changed more frequently. See "Cautions".
Changing the ATF We recommend that you have the transmis- Do not tow the car or run the engine with- sion oil changed at your Porsche dealer, who out ATF in the transmission. The ATF has to be changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance Schedule.
The transparent fluid reservoir is located in containing ethylene glycol, available at your the right rear in the engine compartment, in Porsche dealer. Anti-freeze other than spe- front of the expansion tank (see illustration). cified by Porsche for aluminium engines...
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The expansion tank with filler cap opening Bleeding cooling system is located in the right rear of the engine com- partment (see illustration). Since the expan- If more than about 1.1 U. S. qt. or 1 liter must be sion tank is transparent, it is not necessary added, the cooling system should be bled.
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Changing coolant Tightening torques: (with cold engine only) radiator plug: 1.1-1.5 lbft or 1.5-2.0 Nm crankcase drain plugs: 33-37 lbft or 4 5 - 5 0 Nm 3. Unscrew and remove drain plug (arrow) 6. Add coolant until level reaches edge of filler 1.
Pull off the road, stop the engine and add brake fluid immediately or contact the nearest Porsche dealer to have the cause located and corrected. WARNING • Every 2 years the brake fluid has to be replaced.
Power steering fluid reservoir Changing air cleaner filter element The reservoir is located in the engine com- partment on the left side. To check fluid l e v e l . . . 1. Remove cap from reservoir. 2. With engine running at operating tempera- A dirty air cleaner not only reduces engine per- 2.
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Do not need alignment or tires should be balanced or exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure The original equipment tires on your Porsche replaced. listed on the tire sidewalk (Also refer to comply with all applicable Federal Motor Ve- "Technical data").
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Check with your Porsche dealer regarding the angle. Frequently check tires for uneven recommend that the tire be replaced for safety correct wheel specifications for type and mo- wear and damage.
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Do not drive a vehicle equipped with snow Removing and storing tires tires at prolonged high speed. Snow tires do The driving direction should be clearly marked not have the same degree of traction on dry, on all tires before removing them for storage. wet or snowfree roads as a normal tire.
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Tire tread depth Inflate the collapsible tire with the electric air As required by law, the tread depth of the compressor that comes with your Porsche. collapsible tire is the same as that of the origi- Do not use other equipment! nal equipment tire.
• Set the parking brake and block the all four wheel nuts. When taking the vehicle to wheels opposite the flat tire on the other your Porsche dealer or to a workshop for wheel 3. Remove lock sleeve together with inserted side of the vehicle.
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wise. Vehicles equipped with a spare steel wheel and light alloy road wheels which have been theft-protected with lockable wheel nuts must use a standard wheel nut when mounting the spare. Vehicles deli- vered with lockable wheel nuts by the ma- nufacturer include, in addition to the four keys, a standard wheel nut for the spare.
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Lifting car with car jack Lifting car with workshop hoist Lifting car with floor jack The same lift 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 mem- The car should be jacked up only at the jack- Make sure there is sufficient clearance be-...
Relays When replacing a fuse, do not hold fuse by its metal parts. In case of a repeated short rear window defogger circuit, the new fuse will burn out again, I & l l causing possible injury. not connected not connected If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep on re- emergency flasher unit placing it.
Two additional 400 mA fuses for the central 12 combination instrument, recommend you have a defective relay check- locking system are located above the central ed and exchanged by your Porsche dealer. fuse/relay board. warning lights 13 not connected 14 power seat controls (optional)
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The electrolyte fluid level in your battery can tem, the battery must be disconnected to distances only. Let your Porsche dealer test be checked by unscrewing and opening the prevent short circuiting. First disconnect the battery's capacity before winter sets in.
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We rec- ommend that battery voltage be tested by Slow battery charging your Porsche dealer who has the appropriate equipment. If the car is not driven for prolonged WARNING periods, the battery must be charged at least Heed all warnings and follow instructions every 6 weeks.
Emergency starting with • Vehicle with booster battery should not 4. Connect clamp on opposite end of cable be running. Disconnect ground cable. to a bare metal part of car with discharged jumper cables battery. Connect clamp as far away from •...
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Start assist connecting points sequence Next connect clamp at end of negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery. Then connect clamp at other end of negative (-) cable to the en- On right side of engine compartment you will gine compartment strut rod (- arrow).
Replacing Bulbs To avoid short circuits, turn off the respective electrical components when changing light bulbs. Sealed Beam Headlights Keep bulbs free of grease and dirt. Hold them only with a clean cloth or soft paper. 5. Unscrew the 3 small Phillips screws from Replacing light unit Do not use chemical cleaning agents for sealed beam securing ring and remove ring.
Front turn signal lights (A) Fog lights Tail lights Front parking lights (B) 1. Remove screws from plastic trim, take off trim. 1. Remove screws from plastic trim, take off 2. Remove Phillips screws. Take off lamp. The tail lights are housed in one unit. trim.
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Ashtray light License plate lights Interior lights The following description applies to the dome lights, courtesy lights and the luggage com- partment light: 1. Remove the two screws in ashtray hous- 1. Unscrew both screws and lift out lamp 1. Insert screwdriver in cut-out on headliner ing and pull the housing upward and out.
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Headlight adjustment Headlight adjustment should be done with a Adjustment screws Screw "a" (lateral adjustment) headlight aiming device under the following conditions: right turn = beam moves right left turn = beam moves left At curb weight of car (i.e. car ready for use and with full fuel tank).
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Manual Operation of Retractable Headlights WARNING If the retractable headlights do not work auto- Do not turn the knob on the drive shaft matically, they can be opened manually by as long as the automatic mechanism is turning the knob on the end of the motor drive operating.
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Parking Porsche has developed an emission control • As with any vehicle, do not park or oper- system that controls or reduces those parts of • Do not alter or remove any component...
Catalytic converter haust system. The catalytic converter is an efficient "clean- To reduce these pollutants, your Porsche is up" device built into the exhaust system of the vehicle. The catalytic converter burns the un- The Emission Control System and its other...
Purge System Vapor Control System and Storage Fuel Evaporation Control When the fuel tank is filled, vapors are collected in the Fuel vapors from the carbon canister will be mixed with Fuel Tank Venting fresh air taken from the engine compartment. This mix- expansion chamber and filler tube by a vent line leading the vapors to the activated carbon canister where they ture will be directed via two vacuum controlled valves to...
Technical Data Engine Μ 28.19/20 Number of cylinders Bore 3.82 in / 97.0 mm Stroke 3.11 in / 78.9 mm Displacement 284.60 cu.in. / 4664 cm Compression ratio 9.3 :1 SAE net-horsepower SAE J 1349 234 hp /174 kW at 5250 rpm SAE net-torque SAE J1349 263 ft.lb / 357 Nm at 4000 rpm 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...
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Rims, Tires, Wheel Alignment Summer tires 225/50 VR 16 on 7 J χ 16 Η 2 rims Snowtires 185/70 R 15 M + S 88 or 89 Q or Τ on 7 J χ 15 Η 2 rims or 205/55 R16 M + S 8 8 Q or T o n 7 J x 1 6 H 2 rims Collapsible spare tire 165-15 4 PR 83 Ρ...
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Performance* Manual transmission Automatic transmission Maximum speed 146 mph (235 km/h) 143 mph (230 km/h) Acceleration 0 - 6 0 mph 6,8 seconds 7,2 seconds Time for 1/4 mile 15,2 seconds 15,5 seconds Time 27,5 seconds 28,2 seconds * At curb weight and half-load capacity excluding optional equipment and accessories. C l i m b i n g P e r f o r m a n c e Manual transmission Automatic transmission...
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. 4.23 U.S. gals, or 16 liters. Factory filled to - 2 2 ° F ( - 3 0 ° C) for U.S.A. and - 4 0 ° F ( - 4 0 °...
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E n g i n e Oils — petroleum based and/or synthetic based Always use quality oil labeled "API Service SF or SE" which has been approved by Porsche. The terms SF or SE may appear on the oil con- tainer singly or in combination with other de- signations, for example: SE/CC, SF/CC or SF/CD.
Gas Station Information Starting Fuses, Relays Manual transmission: Only start in Neutral, clutch pedal The central fuse/relay board is located in the passengers footwell depressed. under the floor panel Automatic transmission: Start in Neutral or Park. Fuel recommendation Starting engine 91 RON (87 CLC or AKI on U.S.
Manual transmission For manual transmission (also for limited slip differential) use hypoid oil SAE 75 W-90 labeled "For service A P I / G L 5 or Mil-L 2105 B". If 75 W-90 hypoid is not readily available, use 80 W-90.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir (A) 6.3 U.S. qts. or 6 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. Jack support points Spare tire, jack Underneath luggage compartment.
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