User manual PORSCHE CARRERA GT-2004

[. . . ] Porsche AG 8/03 Porsche, the Porsche crest, Carrera, Targa, Boxster, Cayenne, Tiptronic and Tequipment are registered trademarks and the distinctive shapes of Porsche automobiles are trademarks of Dr. Printed in Germany Dear Porsche Owner, We would like to thank you for your purchase of a Porsche Sports car. Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no novice when it comes to automobiles. Remember however, as with any vehicle, you should take time to familiarize yourself with your Porsche and its performance characteristics. [. . . ] This swapping can also occur as you drive away from the selected station and approach another station of a stronger signal. 112 Controls, Instruments Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms Important legal and safety information regarding the use of cellular telephones Some states prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the areas where you drive. Severe personal injury or death can result in the event of an accident. Looking away from the road or turning your attention away from your driving can cause an accident and serious or fatal injury. When using your cellular telephone, you should always: f Give full attention to your driving - pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if traffic conditions so require; and f Keep both hands on the steering wheel - use hands-free operation (if available) - pull off the road and park before using a hand-held telephone. It is essential to observe the instructions of the telephone manufacturer before putting the telephone into operation. Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in accordance with the technical requirements of Porsche. The transmission power must not exceed 10 W. The devices must possess a type approval for your vehicle and have an "e" symbol. If you should require equipment with transmission power values greater than 10 W, please consult your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose. He is familiar with the technical requirements for installing devices of this kind. The antennas for all radios and telephones with a transmitting antenna must be externally mounted. The improper installation of radios or telephones or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting antenna inside the car may cause the warning lights to come on. Improper installation of such equipment can create a discharged battery or excessive current draw from added equipment. If aftermarket systems are installed by non-dealership technicians or outside the selling dealer, problems may result. Installation of aftermarket equipment is not covered under the New Car Warranty. f Consult your authorized Porsche dealer about the installation of non Porsche approved equipment. Reception quality The reception quality of your car telephone will change constantly when you are driving. Interference caused by buildings, landscape and weather is unavoidable. It may become particularly difficult to hear when using the hands-free function due to external noise such as engine and wind noise. Controls, Instruments 113 To avoid damage to the clutch and transmission: f Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears. Make sure that the gearshift lever is completely engaged. f Only shift into reverse when the car has come to a complete stop. Permitted engine speed f Change into a higher gear before the needle reaches the red mark on the tachometer, or ease off the accelerator. If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel supply to the engine is interrupted. f Always observe the engine rpm before downshifting to a lower gear, so you do not exceed the maximum engine rpm. Shifting f Only shift gears by moving the gearshift lever to the left and right in the shift gate or by moving the gearshift lever straight up and down. [. . . ] 172 Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Information light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 52, 54 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]