Porsche 911 Turbo 2014 Owner's Manual page 150

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NOTICE
An unattended vehicle with a running engine is
potentially hazardous. If warning lights come on to
indicate improper operation, no one would be
present to observe the light and turn off the
engine.
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Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Starting the vehicle
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Operate the footbrake.
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Move PDK selector lever to the P or N
position.
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Do not press the accelerator pedal.
The engine control unit will provide the correct
starting mixture.
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Turn the ignition key or control unit (Porsche
Entry & Drive) to ignition lock position 2.
The starting process is carried out and
completed automatically as soon as ignition
lock position 2 (start engine) is reached.
The ignition key or control unit is reset
automatically to ignition lock position 1
(ignition on).
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Do not operate the starter for more than
approx. 10 seconds. If necessary, repeat the
starting procedure after a pause of approx.
10 seconds. Turn the ignition key back to
ignition lock position 0 (initial position) first.
The first operation of the starter is ended
automatically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent
starter operations will not be ended
automatically.
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Do not warm up the engine when stationary.
Drive off immediately. Avoid high revs and full
throttle until the engine has reached operating
temperature.
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Driving and Driving Safety
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If the vehicle battery power is too weak, the
engine can be started with jump leads.
For information on jump-lead starting:
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Please see the chapter "EXTERNAL POWER
SUPPLY, EMERGENCY STARTING WITH
JUMPER CABLES" on page 273.
Information
To ensure a good battery charge condition,
thereby ensuring that the battery will start the
engine, all electrical loads that are not required
should be switched off when the ignition is
switched on and when engine revs are low (in
traffic jams, in city traffic or in lines).
Stopping
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Only remove the ignition key when the vehicle
is stationary.
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Only switch the ignition off when the vehicle is
stationary, as there is no power steering and
brake booster assistance when the engine is
switched off.
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
ignition key, apply the electric parking brake
and engage selector-lever position P.
The control unit always remains in the ignition
lock on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive.
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Hot Engine Parts
WARNING
Engine components become very hot when the
engine is running.
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Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently.
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Hot Exhaust Tailpipe
WARNING
The exhaust pipe is hot when the engine 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 when loading
and unloading cargo in the rear, and closely
supervise children around the vehicle during
time when the exhaust pipe could be hot.
A hot exhaust pipe can cause painful skin
burns.
Radiator fan
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Radiator Fan
WARNING
The fan can start running depending on the
temperature, even with the engine switched off.
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Exercise extreme care that parts of the body,
articles of clothing or jewelry do not get caught
in the radiator fan.
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Exercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the radiator fans.
For information on radiator fans:
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Please see the chapter "RADIATOR FAN,
ENGINE COMPARTMENT BLOWERS"
on page 221.