Porsche 959 - User Manual

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Contents3
First Encounter5
Safety5
The Driver and the Other Road Users6
Driving on the Limit6
Points to be Noted7
Maintenance, Repairs, Car Care7
Displays9
Pilot Lamps9
Faults10
Notes on Functions10
Before Driving off13
Keys13
Door Locks14
Central Locking System15
Emergency Actuation15
Central Locking System Button15
Power Windows16
Alarm System16
Seats17
Adjusting Seat17
Seat Heating17
Sports Seat18
Backrest Locking18
Emergency Fore-And-Aft Adjustment18
Inertia Reel Seat Belt19
Fastening the Belt19
Releasing the Belt20
Rear Seat Belts20
Rear View Mirrors21
Outside Mirror, Electric21
Interior Lights22
Light Switch23
Indicator/Dip/Flasher Stalk23
Positions23
Windscreen Wiper/Washer Stalk24
Headlight Washer System24
Rear Fog Lights25
Hazard Warning Switch25
Rear Screen Heater25
Clock26
Stopwatch Function26
Setting the Clock26
Hours26
Heater and Air Conditioner28
Defroster28
Blower Switch28
Recirculating-Air Switch28
Method of Operation29
Cigarette Lighter30
Ashtray30
Glove Compartment30
Oddments Tray31
Sun Visors31
Front Hood Release (Luggage Compartment)32
Engine Compartment Lid Release32
Releasing Hood32
Opening Hood32
Notes on Driving33
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock33
Starting the Engine34
Handbrake34
Clutch34
Changing Gear35
Notes on Running-In36
Maximum Engine Speed36
New Tyres37
Running-In New Brake Pads37
Braking37
Fuel Filler Neck38
Reserve Fuel Canister38
Checking Engine Oil Level in the Reservoir39
Changing Engine Oil40
Cleaning System Reservoir40
Monitoring and Warning System41
Stop and Check41
Overview of Warnings and Malfunctions42
A1 Fault42
A2 Fault42
B1 Fault43
B2 Fault43
Buzzer in Conjunction with Priority 1 Warning45
Description of Instruments and Systems46
Small Instrument Cluster46
Coolant Temperature Gauge46
Coolant Lever Pilot Lamp46
Large Instrument Cluster47
Engine-Oil Temperature47
Engine-Oil Pressure47
Battery Charge Lamp47
Tyre Pressure Warning System for Tyre and Wheel48
Inspecting and Checking49
Tyre Pressure in the Tyre49
Pressure Warning System - Method of Operation50
Nature of the Pressure Loss50
What the Driver Should Do50
ABS Malfunction52
Tyre Pressure Warning System - Brief Test52
Tachometer53
Boost Pressure Gauge53
Speedometer53
All-Wheel Drive Control54
Traction Program54
Ice Program54
Wet-Road and Dry-Road Programs54
Instrument for All-Wheel Drive Control56
Adjustable and Speed-Dependent Level Control (Touring Version)57
Pilot Lamp for Level Control59
Rapid Flashing59
Slow Flashing59
Steady Glow59
Adjustable and Speed-Dependent Damping60
Function Graphs61
ABS Pilot Lamp62
Brake Pilot Lamp63
Warning Lamp for Brake-Pad Wear63
Handbrake Pilot Lamp63
Tyres and Tyre Care64
Tyre Life64
Tread64
Age of Tyres64
Spare Wheels65
Fitting Tyres66
Tyre Pressure66
Dust Caps66
Load and Speed66
Balancing67
Parking on Kerbs67
Tyre Damage67
Winter Tyres67
Wheel with Lockable Wheel Bolt68
Maintenance69
Changing a Wheel69
Procedure for Changing a Wheel70
Note for Workshop73
Notes on Maintenance74
Tool Kit74
Cooling System75
Radiator Fans75
Checking Coolant Level75
Topping up76
Changing Air Filter Element77
Power-Assisted Steering77
Checking Hydraulic Fluid77
Checking Thickness of Brake Pads78
Checking Brake Fluid Level78
Air-Conditioner Maintenance79
Retightening Drive Belt79
Drive Control, Checking Level of Hydraulic Oil in the Reservoir80
Level Control, Checking Level of Hydraulic Oil in the Reservoir81
Battery - Inspection and Maintenance82
Checking Electrolyte Level82
Checking Specific Gravity82
Battery Care82
Removing Battery83
Breakdowns, Minor Repairs84
Tool Kit and Accessories84
Lifting Platform, Car Jack, Lifting Car84
Workshop Floor Jack85
Lifting Platform86
On Tow87
Starting with Jump Leads89
Replacing Vee-Belt90
Fuses, Relays91
Replacing Bulbs92
Front and Rear Indicators, Stop Lights, Reversing Lights, Rear Position Light92
Headlights, Front Position Light93
Aiming Headlight Beams94
Settings Screws94
Side Indicators95
Registration-Plate Light95
Rear Fog Light95
Luggage Compartment Light96
Luggage Compartment Lid, Manual Release96
Car Care Instructions97
Washing97
Preservation97
Cleaning and Preserving Engine Compartment98
Windows98
Polishing99
Spots and Stains99
Minor Pain Damage99
Magnesium Parts99
Door, Luggage-Compartment, Engine-Compartment Hood and Window Seals100
Light Alloy Wheels100
Explanation of the Ph Value100
Leather100
Brief Tips for Winter Driving101
Care of the Seat Belts101
Storing Your Car101
Engine Oil101
Water Reservoir102
Winter Tyres, Snow Chains102
Accessories102
Vehicle Identification Data103
Vehicle Identification Number103
Engine Number103
Identification Plate104
Data Bank104
Paint Data104
Technical Data105
Climbing Performance107
Tyres, Wheels, Wheel Alignment108
Dimensions (at DIN Kerb Weight)109
Performance110
Weight110
Filling Capacities, Classifications111
Engine Oils112
Engine Oil Performance112
Viscosity112
Fuel-Economy Oils112
Engine Speed/Gear Graph113
Full-Load Curves114
Index115

Brand	Porsche
Model	959
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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