Your carmay have allorsome ofthe components
described inthis manual.
Should youhave difficulty understanding anyof
the explanations offeatures orequipment
installed inyour vehicle, contactyourauthorized
Porsche dealer.He/She willbeglad toassist you.
Also check withyour dealer onother available op-
tions orequipment.
Throughout thisbooklet, leftisdesignated asthe
driver's sideofthe vehicle, andright asthe pas-
senger's sideofthe vehicle.
Text, illustrations andspecifications inthis manual
are based onthe information availableatthe time
of printing.
It has always beenPorsche's policytocontinuous-
ly improve itsproducts. Porsche,therefore, re-
serves theright tomake changes indesign and
specification, andtomake additions or
improvements inits product withoutincurring any
obligation toInstall themonproducts previously
manufactured.
We wish youmany milesofsafe andpleasurable
driving inyour Porsche.
j!\lmportant
For your ownprotection andlonger .service lifeof
your car,please heedalloperating instructions
and special warnings. Thesespecial warnings use
the safety alertsymbol, followed bythe words
Danger, Warning andCaution.
Thesespecial
warnings containimportant messages regarding
your safety and/or thepotential fordamage to
your Porsche. Ignoringthemcould result inseri-
ous mechanical failureoreven physical injury.
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Donot alter your Porsche. Anyalteration could
create dangerous conditionsordefeat safety
engineering featuresbuiltintoyour car.
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Donot misuseyour Porsche.Useitsafely, and
consistently Withthelaw, according tothe driv-
ing conditions, andtheinstructions inthis man-
ual.
Alteration ormisuse ofyour Porsche could
cause accidents andsevere orfatal personal
injuries.
Note
toowners
In Canada, thismanual isalso available inFrench.
To obtain acopy contact yourdealer orwrite to:
Note auxproprietaires
Au Canada onpeut seprocurer unexemplaire de
ce Manuel enfranaais auprasduconcessionaire
ou du:
Porsche CarsCanada, Ltd.
Automobiles PorscheCanada, LTEE
5045 Orbitor Drive
Building #11,Suite 302
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W4Y4
Telephone numberforcustomer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE /Option 3
Power Steering
Power steering isassisted byhydraulic auxiliary
forces.
The hydraulic fluidreservoir islocated inthe en-
gine compartment.
Note
The flow noise heard atfull steering lockisdesign-
related anddoes notindicate adefect inthe steer-
ing syste m.
A
Warning!
Risk ofaccident.
When theengine isstopped
(e.g.
when on
tow) orthe hydraulic systemfails,there isno
assistance forsteering.
Therefore, substantially moreforce willhave
to be exerted inorder tosteer.
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Exercise greatcarewhen being towed.
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Have thefault remedied atyour nearest autho·
rized Porsche dealer.
Checking
hydraulicfluid
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Please observe thechapter "EXERCISE EX-
TREME CAUTION WHENWORKING ONYOUR
VEHICLE" onPage 112.
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Only usehydraulic fluidauthorized byPorsche.
Specification:
Please observe thechapter "CAPACITIES" on
Page 185.
Check thefluid level withtheengine stopped and
cold
(approximately 68°F
j20°C).
1. Start theengine andletitidle forapprox.
20 seconds.
Switch offthe engine.
2. Open theengine compartment lid.
3. Open thereservoir cap.
4. Wipe measuring rod.
Close lidand reopen. Thefluid level should lie
in the area ofthe "Cold" marking.
Add hydraulic fluidifnecessary.
5. Close capcarefully.
Close engine compartment lid.
Noticeable lossoffluid indicates leakageinthe
system.
The cause should beremedied immediately atan
authorized Porschedealer.
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