Porsche Carrera 911 997 owners manual page 216

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Fuel Economy f Any additional weight carried in the vehicle re- Operating your Porsche in other duces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a Countries Fuel economy will vary depending on where, minimum and remove all unnecessary items. when and how you drive, optional equipment f Organize your trips to take in several errands Government regulations in the United States and installed, and the general condition of your in one trip. Canada require that automobiles meet specific car. f All electrical accessories contribute to in-emission regulations and safety standards. There- A car tuned to specifications and correctly fore, cars built for the U.S. and Canada differ from maintained, will help you to achieve optimal creased fuel consumption. vehicles sold in other countries. fuel economy. f Only switch on the air conditioning when neces-If you plan to take your Porsche outside the conti- f Have your vehicle tuned to specifications.sary. nental limits of the United States or Canada, there Air cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper f Do not drive with the Roof Transport System is the possibility that engine “breathing”. mounted unless you need it. – unleaded fuel may not be available; Battery should be fully charged. Wheels should be properly aligned.The EPA estimated mpg. is to be used for – unleaded fuel may have a considerably lower Tires should be inflated at correct pressure. comparison purposes, actual mileage may octane rating. Excessive engine knock and se- f Always monitor your fuel consumption. be different from the estimated mpg., rious damage to both engine and catalytic con- f Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed depending on your driving speed, weather verters could result; as much as possible. conditions and trip length. Your actual –service may be inadequate due to lack of prop- highway mileage will probably be less than er service facilities, tools or diagnostic equip- f Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops. the estimated mpg. ment; f Do not drive longer than necessary in the lower f Please observe all local and national speed – replacement parts may not be available or very gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without limits. difficult to get. lugging the engine will help save fuel. f Prolonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start Porsche cannot be responsible for the the vehicle just before you are ready to drive. mechanical damage that could result Accelerate slowly and smoothly. because of inadequate fuel, service or parts availability. f Switch off the engine if stationary for longer If you purchased your Porsche abroad and want to periods. bring it back home, be sure to find out about ship- ping and forwarding requirements, as well as cur- rent import and customs regulations. 214 Maintenance, Car Care

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