child seat PORSCHE 944 1987 1.G Owners Manual

Dear Porsche Owner Before going on a trip...
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Porsche, including advanced engineering
techniques, rigid quality control and
demanding inspections. These engineering
and safety features will be enhanced by
you... the safe driver...
who knows his car and all controls who maintains his vehicle properly who uses his driving skills wisely, and who always drives within his own capabilities and
his level of familiarity with his vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on
how to perform most of the checks listed on
these pages. If in doubt, have these checks
performed by your Porsche dealer.
First things first
Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs of the vehicle.
Be sure tires are inflated correctly. Check for
damage and tire wear.
See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked
with every fuel filling. Check coolant level to assure sufficient
engine cooling.
Be sure you have a well charged battery. Check brake fluid level. If too low, have
brake system checked.
Replenish windshield washer fluid. Check if engine hood is latched safely. Replace worn or cracked wiper blades. See that all windows are clear and
unobstructed.
Keep air intake slots and area between engine hood and windshield free of snow and ice, so that the heater and the windshield wipers work properly.
Check whether all light lenses are clean.
Be sure all lights are working and headlights
are aimed correctly.
Check under vehicle for leaks. Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment 3
It is good practice to carry emergency
equipment in your vehicle. Some of the things
you should have are: window scraper, snow
brush, container or bag of sand or salt,
emergency light, small shovel, first-
aid kit, etc.

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In the driver's seat... On the road...
Check operation of horn.
Position seat for easy reach of controls. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors. Attach your safety belts. Check operation of foot and parking brakes. Check all warning and indicator lights when
starting the engine.
NEVER leave car idling unattended. Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car.
To prevent inadvertent opening of doors
from inside or outside, drive with locked
doors.

Never drive after you have consumed
alcohol.
Always have your safety belt attached. Always drive defensively. Expect the unexpected. Use signals to indicate turns and lane
changes.
Turn on headlights at dusk. 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 tire
aquaplaning.
Also, when crossing stretches of deeper water there is a danger that too high of a speed can
cause water to enter the engine combustion
chambers through the intake air system
and/or water may strike the cooling fan
causing cooling system damage. In order to
avoid possible en- gine or cooling system damage when driving
through deep water, the vehicle should be
driven at a walking speed in first gear.
Observe speed limits and obey road signs.
When tired, get well off the road, stop and
take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in
the vehicle with engine idling. See
WARNINGS on "Engine Exhaust".
When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic
transmission) or move the gearshift lever to
reverse or first gear (Manual transmission).
On hills also turn the wheels toward the curb.
When emergency repairs become necessary, move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on
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, fuel spill or other flammable
material.
Make it a habit to have the engine oil
checked with every fuel filling.
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Emergency Adjustment

In the event of a failure of the electrically
operated seat adjuster, fore-and-aft
adjustment of the seat can be obtained using
the Allan key contained in the tool kit. The seat is adjusted by turning the servo motor located
at the front on the seat using the Allan key.
Backrest Lock


The backrest is locked to prevent it from tilting forward when you are forced to brake hard.
For unlocking, pull up the knob on the left or
right side of the backrest.
WARNING
For driver and passenger protection, back-
rest locks must be engaged at all times
while the vehicle is in motion.

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Safety Belts

WARNING
For your and your passengers' protection, use safety belts at all times
while the vehicle is in motion. Use child
safety seats for all small children. Safety belts must be properly positioned on the body. Improperly positioned safety belts may cause serious personal injury
in case of an accident. Therefore heed all
of the following warnings and
instructions.
A combination lap-shoulder belt should not be worn by a person less than 4'11"
or 1.5 m in height, because it would not
be in its most protective position and
therefore may increase the possibility of
injury in an accident.
Persons smaller than 4'11" or 1.5 m in height, and children who are able to sit
upright by themselves, should use one of the rear seating positions and the lap belt provided. For maximum safety and protection, we recommend that small children travel in
the rear seats. Regardless of where small
children sit, remember that every state in
the US now requires small children to
ride in child safety seats. When driving in some states and many foreign countries, remember that they
require the wearing of safety belts by law.

Do not strap in more than one person with each belt. For maximum effectiveness, the lap belt should be worn low across the pelvic
crest.
Do not wear shoulder part of belt under your arm or otherwise out of position. This would increase the possibility of serious
injury in case of an accident.
Belts should not be worn twisted. Do not wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eye glasses, pens, keys, etc. as these may
cause injury.
Several layers of heavy clothing may interfere with proper positioning of belts. Belts must not rub against sharp objects. Keep belt buckles free of any obstruction that may prevent secure locking. Make sure that belt of the unoccupied passenger seat is fully wound up on its
retractor so that the belt tongue is in its
stowed position. This reduces the
possibility of the tongue hitting a vehicle
occupant in case of sudden stop.
Belts that have been subjected to excessive stretch forces in an accident
must be replaced.
If belts show damage to webbing, bindings, buckles or retractors, they
should be replaced.


If belts do not work properly, see your authorized Porsche dealer. Do not modify or disassemble the safety belts in your vehicle. The belts must be kept clean as otherwise the retractors may not work properly (see
also "Car care instructions").
Never bleach or dye safety belts. Do not allow safety belts to retract until they are completely dry.
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