Porsche Carrera 911 997 owners manual page 79

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Starting Procedures Starting the engine longed periods with the engine on and the car not moving. f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.An unattended vehicle with a running engine Page 15. f As soon as the engine starts, release the igni-is potentially hazardous. f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL tion key. If warning lights should come on to indicate SYSTEM” on Page 218. The first operation of the starter is ended automat-improper operation, they would go unno- ically when the engine starts.ticed. Warning! If the engine does not start, subsequent starter f Never leave the engine idling unattended. Serious injury or death may result if you are operations will not be ended automatically. Danger of fire. involved in a collision without having fas-If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds tened the safety belts. of cranking: f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas f Fasten safety belts before driving away. where the hot exhaust system may come in f Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or oth- starter again. er flammable material. Before starting the engine f When starting the engine, be ready to drive f If your car catches on fire for any reason, call f Apply the footbrake. immediately. the fire department. Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid Do not endanger your life by attempting to put f Manual transmission: engine speeds above 4,200 rpm during the out the fire. Move the gearshift lever into neutral. first 5 minutes.Risk of burn injury when standing near or The clutch pedal must be depressed fully f Do not let the engine idle to warm up.coming into contact with the exhaust pipe. before the starter will engage. The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running f In vehicles with PDK transmission: and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is Move PDK selector lever to position P or N. Danger!turned off. Temperature sensors on the engine automatically Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-f To prevent injury, make a point of noting where provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for nents which you can smell. They also contain your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing starting. carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the and odorless gas.supervise children around the vehicle when the accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-exhaust pipe could be hot. warm engine. ness and even death if inhaled. A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns. f Never start or let the engine run in an en- closed, unventilated area. It is not recommended to sit in your car for pro- Operation, Safety 77

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