Setting And Operating Vehicle Components When Driving; Engine Exhaust; Portable Fuel Containers; Ground Clearance - Porsche Cayman Owner's Manual

Setting and operating vehicle
components when driving
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Operating components
WARNING
while driving
Setting or operating the multi-function display,
radio, navigation system, telephone or other
equipment when driving could distract you from
the traffic. You could lose control of the vehicle
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
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Operate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
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Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.

Engine Exhaust

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DANGER Engine exhaust
inhalation
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many components
which you can smell. They also contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is a colorless and odorless
gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
and even death if inhaled.
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Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for
prolonged periods with the engine on and the
car not moving.
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California
WARNING
Proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Hot Exhaust Pipes
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Hot exhaust pipes
WARNING
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is
turned off.
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To prevent injury, make a point of noting where
your vehicle's exhaust pipe is, avoid placing
your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely
supervise children around the vehicle during
time when the exhaust pipe could be hot.
A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.

Portable Fuel Containers

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DANGER Portable fuel container
leaks
Portable fuel containers may leak, whether they
are full or partially empty. Fuel leaking from a
portable container carried in your vehicle could, in
case of an accident, cause a fire or explosion.
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Never carry additional fuel in portable
containers in your vehicle.

Ground Clearance

NOTICE
Risk of damage to the vehicle due to lower ground
clearance.
The vehicle may touch the ground as a result of
reduced ground clearance.
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Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes
(e. g. parking lots, curbs, uneven roads, lifting
platforms etc.).
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Avoid steep ramps.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
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Please see the chapter "BRAKES"
on page 135.
The high-performance brake system is designed
for optimal braking effect at all speeds and
temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and humidity)
therefore might cause brake noises.
Wear on the different components and braking
system, such as brake pads and brake disks,
depends to a great extent on the individual driving
style and the conditions of use and therefore
cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road.
The values communicated by Porsche are based
on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear
increases considerably when the vehicle is driven
on race tracks or through an aggressive driving
style.
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Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer
about the current guidelines in effect before
such use of your vehicle.
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