On the road – Porsche 911 Carrera User Manual

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On the road...

Never drive after you have consumed alcohol

or drugs.
Always have your safety belt fastened.
Always drive defensively. Expect the unexpect-

ed.
Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving

conditions warrant it.
Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle

in front of you, depending on traffic, road and

weather conditions.
Reduce speed at night and during inclement

weather. Driving in wet weather requires

caution and reduced speeds, particularly

on roads with standing water, as the handling

characteristics of the vehicle may be impaired

due to hydroplaning of the tires.
Always observe speed limits and obey road

signs and traffic laws.
When tired, get well off the road, stop and take

a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the

When parked, always set the parking brake.

Move the Tiptronic selector lever to ”P“ or the

gearshift lever to reverse or first gear. On hills

also turn the front wheels toward the curb.
When emergency repairs become necessary,

move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on

the emergency flasher and use other warning

devices to alert other motorists. Do not park

or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot

exhaust system may come in contact with dry

grass, brush, spilled fuel or other flammable

material.
Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked

after every refueling.

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