Porsche Carrera 911 997 owners manual page 208

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Exercise Extreme Caution when f In particular, be very careful to ensure that f Do not smoke or allow an open flame around Working on your Vehicle items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.), the battery or fuel. jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach. Danger! caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan, f Incomplete or improper servicing may cause belts or other moving parts.problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt Ignoring the following instructions may The radiator and radiator fans are in the front about any servicing, have it done by your cause serious personal injury or death. of the car. authorized Porsche dealer. f The engine compartment of any motor vehicle The engine-compartment blower is mounted Improper maintenance during the warranty is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not on the engine-compartment lid.period may affect your Porsche warranty cov- fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do The engine-compartment blower can start or erage. not attempt the adjustme nts described on the continue running as a function of temperature, following pages. even with the engine switched off.f Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or This caution also applies to the entire vehicle. Carry out work in these areas only with the en-coolant, are hazardous to your health. gine off, the ignition switched off, and exercise Keep these fluids out of children’s reach and f Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well extreme caution.dispose of them in accordance with the appro- ventilated area. f Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig-priate regulations. f Ensure that there are no open flames in the nition system. When the ignition is on, high f Some countries require additional tools and area of your vehicle at any time when fuel voltage is present in all wires connected with special spare parts to be carried in your vehi- fumes might be present. Be especially cau-the ignition system; therefore, exercise ex-cle. tious of such devices such as hot water heat-treme caution when working on any part of the Please make enquiries before driving abroad. ers which ignite a flame intermittently. engine while the ignition is on or the engine is f Before working on any part in the engine com-running. partment, turn the engine off and let it cool f Always support your car with safety stands if it down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment is necessary to work under the car. components can burn skin on contact. f When working under the car without safety f Be alert and cautious around engine at all stands but with the wheels on the ground, times while the engine is running.make sure the car is on level ground, the If work has to be performed with the engine wheels are blocked, and that the engine running, always set the parking brake, and cannot be started. make sure the shift lever is in neutral position Remove the ignition key. or the PDK selector lever in position P or N. 206 Maintenance, Car Care

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