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NOTE TO OWNERS In Canada, this manual is also available in French. To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to: NOTE AUX PROPRIETAIRES Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de ce Manuel en francais aupres du concessionnaire ou du: Vo...

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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. Your Owner's Manual contains a host of useful information. Please read this manual before you drive yo...

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Index A Acceleration kickdown 41 Accelerator pedal 41 Adjusting headlights 69 Aircompressor 59 Air conditioning 3033 Air cleaner 57 Alternator warning light 24 Antenna 37 Antifreeze 44,53,81 Antitheft alarm 10 Ashtray/light 29...

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I/J Identification plates 6 Ignition/steering lock 14 Instrument cluster 12,18 Instrument illumination 18,19 Intensive windshield washer/ switch/reservoir 20,57 Interior lights 13,68 Intermittent wiper interval 20 Jack 49 Jack lifting point...

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Location of Vehicle Identification Number, Paint and Engine Number When ordering spare parts or submitting inquiries, always quote vehicle identifi- cation and engine number to ensure correct and prompt service. Vehicle identification number In...

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Safety Compliance Sticker The Safety Compliance Sticker is your as- surance that your Porsche complies with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufactured. It is located on the door- sill ...

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Before going on a trip... In the drivers seat... On the highway... 1 - Be sure tires are inflated correctly.Look for bruises and tire wear. 2 - See that wheel bolts or nuts are not loose or missing. 3- Check engine oil level, add if neces- sary....

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Do not invite car theft! An unlocked car with the key in the ignition switch invites car theft. A steering wheel lock and a buzzer alarm are standard equipment in your Porsche. The buzzer will sound if you open the driver's door while the ...

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Black key (illuminated) Locks Key functions Red key driver and front-seat, passenger doors ignition/steering luggage compartment fuel cap glove compartment black key only - activate alarm by locking and deactiv- ate alarm by unlocking red...

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Central door locking system The central door locking system enables you to lock or unlock both doors simultane- ously by operating one door lock. The central door locking system functions only when both doors are fully closed. If one door is „...

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Front seats Correct seat positioning is important for safe and comfortable driving. Therefore, the seat and the backrest angles in your Porsche are fully adjustable. Seat adjustment To move the seat forward or backward, pull the locking lever ...

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- Interior lights The dome lights have a built in rocker switch which is operated by tilting the lamp lens as follows: a - light on with front doors or hatchback open b - light off c - light on continuously. Switch positions for the lower doo...

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Ignition/Starter Switch with Steering Lock The steering is equipped with an antitheft ignition lock. For your safety, fasten safety belts. Manual transmission:  Move gearshift lever to Neutral. Automatic transmission:  Move gearshift...

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Inertia Real Safety Belt For your and your passenger's protec- tion, wear safety belts at all times while the car is in motion. Your Porsche is equipped with a safety belt for each front and rear seat. The inertia real safety belt provides ...

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Adjusting the belt For best protection, belts should fit snugly across lap and chest. If belt has too much slack, pull shoulder section in direction of arrow to make sure the belt is drawn snug around your hips. Make sure the shoulder belt does...

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Dashboard panel and center console 1 Side window defogger/defroster vents 2 Instrument cluster 3 A/C switch (standard air conditioning system) 4 Heating and air conditioning controls 5 Reset button for central warning light 6 Center air vents...

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Instrument cluster 1 Odometer reset switch 2 Light switch 3 Fog light switch 4 Left combination instrument 5 Turn signal indicator light 6 Speedometer 7 Central warning light 8 Tachometer 9 High beam indicator light 10 Right combination ins...

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Light switch - with ignition on 0 - lights off 1 - parking lights on (2 front/2 rear) 2 - headlights on and raised In positions 1 and 2, the following lights are also on: -tail lights - instrument illumination - shift pattern illumination for...

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Windshield wiper/washer and headlight washer (where applicable) lever This lever has 6 switch positions. The elec- tric wiper system is actuated by pulling the lever up or down to the following 4 positions: 0 - wipers turned off 1 - wipers on s...

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1 Set/accelerate 2 Reset 3 Cancel Automatic Speed Control The automatic speed control allows you to maintain a constant cruising speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) or higher, without actuating the accelerator pedal. Any manual operation, such as accel...

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Tachometer The transistorized tachometer operates on the pulse count principle and shows engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). The red mark at the end of the scale indi- cates the maximum permissible engine rpm. Before reaching this area...

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Needle in red field  warning Combination Instruments Coolant temperature gauge Needle in white field  engine is cold As long as needle is in white field, avoid high speeds and high engine rpm, until engine has reached normal operating te...

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Oil pressure gauge Oil pressure warning light Engine oil pressure is shown in bar. At 5000 rpm, with the engine at normal operating temperature, the oil pressure should be about 5 bar. A slight drop in oil pressure at higher temperatures is nor...

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Central warning light system This electronic warning system monitors the most important functions of your Porsche for increased safety and reliability of per- formance. Should a problem arise, the cen- tral warning system will inform you imme- dia...

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Fog lights With headlights on, the fog lights can be turned on or off by depressing switch "A". The switch is illuminated when the fog lights are on. Emergency flasher switch If your car is disabled or parked under emer- gency condit...

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Rear view mirrors Adjust the outside and inside mirrors be- We recommend you do not put decals or when the ignition is turned on. The control fore driving off. It is important for safe other signs on the windows of your car switch is located next t...

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Glove compartment The illuminated glove compartment can be opened by pulling the recessed handle in the lid (arrow). The glove compartment can be locked or unlocked with either the master or the auxil- iary key. An additional storage shelf is l...

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Cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter can be operated with the ignition in position 1 or 2. To operate, push in knob. When ready for use, the lighter will snap back. With the cigarette lighter re- moved, the socket may be used for small electr...

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Heating/ventilation/ air conditioning controls 1 - defogging/defrosting nozzles for wind- shield 2 - defogging/defrosting vents for side win- dows 3 - air vents for passenger compartment 4 - air outlet nozzles for foot wells Each individual ven...

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Side window vents The air outlets in the armrests permit adjust- ment of air flow either sideways or up and down. Open and close vents with small side lever: A  vents closed Β  vents open Center air vents The center air vents direct air...

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Air conditioning The air conditioner works only when the engine is running. The higher the engine rpm, the more intensive the cooling effect. Air temperature is kept constant by a ther- mostatic sensor located between the cooling fins of the eva...

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Automatic climate control This system automatically controls the air flow distribution and the temperature level inside the car, according to the occupants wishes. The distribution and mixture of cool and warm air is electronically regulated and...

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34 Rear window wiper To avoid scratching the glass, the rear win- dow should be sufficiently wet before turning on the wiper. To actuate the wiper, push the rocker switch in the center console. The wiper action disengages or engages automatica...

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Electric sliding roof (optional equipment) The roof can be opened and closed, fully or partially, by depressing the respective sym- bol on the rocker switch in the center console in front of the gearshift lever. The mechanism has a built-in safe...

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Parking brake lever (arrow) Parking brake force is mechanically trans- ferred to the rear wheels by means of cables. To set the parking brake... - press in the release button (arrow) at the end of the lever as you pull the lever up. The parking ...

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3 2 Β D Porsche StereoCassetteRadio On: turn left knob (A) clockwise The power antenna will rise automatically. Off: turn knob (A) counterclockwise The power antenna will retract automati- cally. Station selection: When radio is turne...

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Luggage compartment lid To open... - insert the master or auxiliary key into the lock and turn counter-clockwise. The lid springs up slightly under spring pressure. Lift the lid by hand to open. To close... - lower the lid slowly and then push...

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Gearshifting (Manual Transmission) The Porsche transmission with servo-lock synchronisation permits rapid and precise shifting of gears. When changing gears make sure that the clutch pedal is fully de- pressed to the floor, and that the gearshif...

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Controls for Automatic Transmission The selector lever has 6 positions: Park Reverse Neutral Drive Low Low Start in Neutral or Park The selector lever has a push button in the handle. The push button must be depressed when selecting the f...

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Moving off With the parking brake or foot brake set, shift into the range you wish to use, usually position D. To move off, release the brake and accelerate. Do not release the brake before you are pre- pared to move, because power is transmitt-...

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Starting Hints For your safety, fasten your seat belts! Before starting the engine, make sure the gearshift lever is in Neutral. Temperature sensors on the engine auto- matically provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for starting. There...

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Break-in Hints for the first 1.000 miles/ 1.600 kilometers There are no specific break-in rules for your Porsche; however, by observing a few pre- cautions you can help extend the service life and performance of your engine. During the first 1....

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Hints for Winter Operation Engine oil High quality multi-grade oils are suitable for all year round driving. Seasonal oil changes are therefore not necessary. Only if multi- grade oils are not readily available should a single-grade oil of the c...

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Rubber moldings Rubber moldings around the doors and the rear hood should be lightly coated with gly- cerine or talcum to protect them against freezing. Locks Locks can freeze in the winter if water gets into the lock cylinders. When washing yo...

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Cleaning your Porsche The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality baked synthetic enamel. The color and ena- mel type designation are indicated on a plate attached to the left front doorjamb. When buying touch-up paint, always give the car&apo...

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Spots and stains Road tar, grease, oil, and insects cannot al- ways be removed with soap and water alone and require special treatment. Spots of any sort should be removed without delay before they change the color of the paint and cause permane...

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Exercise Extreme Caution when working under the Engine Hood • Before working on any part in the engine compartment, turn the engine off. • If work has to be done with the engine running, exercise extreme caution to pre- vent neckties, jewel...

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Maintenance and Emergency Service The recommended service intervals, as list- ed in the Maintenance Record, apply under normal driving conditions. The condition of oil, and of wear and tear items depends greatly on the amount of driv- ing and on...

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Engine oil Always use a quality oil labeled "For service API/SE". Let your Porsche dealer assist you with selecting the correct grade and visco- sity. Porsche recommends not to use any oil additives. The engine in your car depends on ...

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Changing oil filter The oil filter should be changed at the inter- vals listed in your Maintenance Schedule. 1 - loosen oil filter element with appropriate wrench and remove 2 - lightly coat new filter seal with oil 3-screw on new filter element...

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Manual transmission oil The transmission oil has to be changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance Schedule. Hypoid oil SAE 75W 90 labeled "For Service API/GL5 or Mil-L 2105B" must be used for the manual transmission (also for...

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Windshield washer fluid reservoir The transparent fluid reservoir is located in the right rear of the engine compartment, in front of the expansion tank (see illustration). Clear water is normally not adequate to keep your windshield and headli...

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To avoid damage to the engine, only add cold anti-freeze and cold water to the cool- ing system when the engine is also cold. A warm engine should only be topped up if the coolant level has dropped appreciably below the filler mark. Too much adde...

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Brake fluid reservoir The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. The brake fluid reservoir has three cham- bers: one for each of the dual brake circuits, and one for the clutch. Check the brake fluid level regularly. Since ...

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Fuel filler cap The fuel filler cap is located under the flap in the rear quarter panel behind the right rear wheel. When putting the cap back on the fuel filler neck, be sure cap is securely seated. Twist cap counter-clockwise, until it stops ...

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Intensive windshield washer system reservoir (where applicable) The reservoir is located in the engine com- partment in front of the radiator. To avoid paint damage, we recommend the exclusive use of a "special silicone re- mover" clea...

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Tires, Wheels The original equipment radial tires on your Porsche comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Tire pressures Check tire pressure when the tires are still cold. Also check spare tire. Do not drive with wor...

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Collapsible spare tire The collapsible spare tire is located under- neath the luggage compartment. It is cover- ed by a lid with a quick release catch. The car jack is stored behind the spare tire. Stored inside the wheel rim is the electric air c...

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Black arrows: Jackports for car jack White arrows: Lifting points for workshop hoist or floor jack Changing wheels If you have a flat tire, move off the road. Turn on the emergency flasher. In addition, mark the position of your car with flares...

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Lifting car with car jack The ear should be jacked up only at the jackport points illustrated above and on pre- ceding page (black arrows). Caution: If work is to be done underneath the vehicle, the car must be supported by suitable chassis stan...

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Fuses and relays A failure in the electrical system may be caused by a burned fuse or a faulty relay. The central fuse/relay board is located in the passenger's footwell and protected by a cover plate. The relay board holds a row of 34 fus...

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Fuse Chart No. Electrical component Amperes 1 fog lights 16 2 not connected 3 engine compartment/license plate lights 8 4 switch illumination lights 8 5 cigarette lighter 16 6 windshield wipers 16 7 not connected 8 sliding roof (optional eq...

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Battery-12 Volt The battery is located underneath the col- lapsible spare tire in the luggage compart- ment. The battery is accessible after taking out the spare tire. Before work is done on the electrical sys- tem, the battery must be disconnecte...

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Replacing bulbs To avoid short circuits, turn off the respect- ive electrical components when changing light bulbs. Keep bulbs free of grease and dirt. Hold them only with a clean cloth or soft paper. Do not use chemical cleaning agents for the...

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Front turn signal lights (A) Front parking lights (B) 1 - remove screws from plastic trim, take off trim 2 - remove screws holding the lens, and remove lens 3 - remove bulb from bulbholder, and fit new bulb 4 - reinstall lens, tighten screws....

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Tail lights The tail lights are housed in one unit. License plate lights A  turn signal light Β  tail light C  stop light D  backup light 1  Remove Philips screws and lamp lens. 1  Unscrew both screws and lift out lamp h...

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Ashtray light 1 - Remove the two screws in ashtray hous- ing and pull the housing upward and out. 2 - Slide bulb holder out of the housing and replace defective bulb. 3 - Slide bulb holder back into housing and check light by turning on the igni...

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Headlight adjustment Headlight adjustment should be done with a headlight aiming device under the follow- ing conditions: At curb weight of car (i.e. car ready for use and with full fuel tank). Driver's seat should be occupied by a per- son...

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Emergency starting with jumper cables Warnings: Improper use of a booster battery to start a car represents an explosion hazard. Leadacid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes away from batteries. If...

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Emergency Towing with Tow Rope Always observe local laws and municipal ordinances governing towing. Note: If you are towing another car, it should not be heavier than your Porsche (approx. 3350 lbs. or 1520 kg). The towing eye is in the tool ki...

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An Important Word of Caution on the Emission Control System in Your Car Your Porsche is equipped with a Lambda Emission Control System. The major com- ponents of this system are three way catalytic converter and oxygen sensor. These components ...

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How Emission Control Works When an automobile engine is running, it uses energy generated through the com- bustion of a mixture of air and fuel. Depend- ing on whether a car is driven fast or slow or whether the engine is cold or hot, some of the...

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Emission Control System 1 Fuel pump 2 Fuel filter 3 Fuel pressure damper 4 Fuel injector (8 x) 5 Fuel pressure regulator 6 Oxygen sensor 7 Control unit 8 Three way catalyst 9 Exhaust manifold 10 Ignition distributor 11 Intake manifold 12 ...

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Fuel Evaporation Control Fuel Tank Venting Activated Charcoal Filter Vapors from the fuel tank are trapped in a container filled with activated charcoal. The filter is connected to the fuel tank vent sys- tem. This is how it works: Fuel vapors ...

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Technical Data Engine Μ 28.13/14 Number of cylinders Bore Stroke Displacement Compression ratio SAE nethorsepower SAE J 245 SAE nettorque SAE J 245 Fuel octane rating Max. permissible Sparkplugs Spark plug gap Battery capacity Al...

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Engine Design Specifications Design Operating cycle Cooling Lubrication Cylinder block and head Valve operation Camshaft drive Crankshaft Fuel supply Fuel injection 8 cylinders in V configuration 4 stroke water cooled pressure-fed from ...

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Rims, Tires, Wheel Alignment Summertires 215/60 VR15on7J χ 15 Η 2 rims or 225/50 VR 16 on7J χ 16H2rims Wintertires 185/70SR15M + S on 7J χ 15H2 rims or 205/55R16 on 7J x 16H2 rims Collapsible spare tire 16515 LRb on 5 J χ 15 Η 2 rim Tire...

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Performance* Manual transmission Automatictransmission Maximum speed Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) Time for1/4 mile Time for 1 km " At curb weight and half-load capacity 143 mph (230 km/h) 7,5 seconds 15,5 seconds 28 seconds 14...

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Filling Capacities Engine oil quantity* Cooling system with heating Manual transmission (also for limited slip differential) Automatic transmission with torque converter Differential of automatic transmission Power steering Fuel tank Brake f...

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Cooling system mixing chart (Approximate values) Temperature down to Anti-freeze Water Anti-freeze Water Anti-freeze/water -22° F or-30°C 45% 55% 7.6 U.S. qts. or 7.2 liters 9.3 U.S. qts. or 8.8 liters Dimensions (at permissible max. ...

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Gas Station Information Starting Manual transmission: Only start in Neutral. Automatic transmission: Start in Neutral or Park. Starting engine Just turn ignition key. Do not depress accelerator pedal when starting. This applies to warm or cold ...

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Engine hood release Pull lever on left underneath dashboard. Pull safety hook under hood. Lift engine hood. Brake fluid reservoir Level should be between MIN and MAX marks. Only use new, unused brake fluid according to SAE recom- mendation J ...

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Windshield washer fluid reservoir (A) 8.5U.S.qts. or 8 liters. Coolant reservoir (B) Anti-freeze must remain in cooling system all year round. Coolant level should be up to filling mark when engine is cold. Always add anti-freeze and water ...