1987-1988 Porsche 959 Driver Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
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1987-1988 Porsche 959 Driver Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Language : English
Pages : 116
Downloadable : Yes
File Type : PDF
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1987-1988 Porsche 959 Driver Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Foreword:
First Encounter:
The Porsche 959 is a car that is easy to drive,as during the development of this extraordinary
automobile,high est priority was afforded to driving safety and ease or operation.
- The driver whO hasopted for the Porsche 959 will app roach this new vehicle with a fund of
experience gain ed in driving cars of distinctive class.Just asexperienc ed aircraft pilots study
a new aircraft intensively and familiarize themselves with every aspect of their new charge
before embarking on the first commercial flight. you should devote your attention to a careful
study of the 959, beginning with the959 Brief Instructions. Here you will find all the important
warning and control fea tures as described in greater detail in the Driver’s Manual. - A thorough study will make you familiar with the 959 within a short space of time. With this
vehicle, you can reach speeds which are subject to their own laws. These are speeds at
which a great deal depends on the driver’s personality.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1987-1988 Porsche 959 Driver Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 2 3
Foreword 4
First encounter 4
Safety 4
You and the other road users 5
Driving near the limits 5
Special Features 6
Maintenance upkeep car care 6
959 BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS 8 9
Before Driving Off 12
Instrument panel 12
Keys 12
Door locks 13
Central locking system • 14
Power windows 15
Alarm system 15
Seats • 16 17
Seat belts 18 19
Rear view mirrors • 20
Interior lights 21
Light switch 22
Indicator/dip/flasher stalk 22
Windscreenwipers/washerstalk 23
Headlight washer system 23
Rear fog lights 24
Hazard warning switch 24
Rear screen heater 24
Clock 25
Heater and air conditioner 26 27
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Cigarette lighter 28
Ashtray 28
Glove compartment 28 29
Oddments tray 29
Sun visors 29
Front hood and engine
compartment lid release 30
Notes on Driving 31
Ignition switch/steenng lock 31
Starting the engine 32
Clutch 32
Changing gear 33
Notes on running in 34
Maximum engine speed 34
New tyres 35
Running-in new brako pads 35
Braking 35
Fuel tank filler neck 36
Checking engine oil level 37 38
Cleaning system reservoir 38
Monitoring and
Warning System 39-43
Description of
Instruments and Systems 44
Fuel supply gauge 44
Coolant temperature gauge 44
Engine-on temperatu’e gauge 45
Engine-oil pressure gauge
engine running 45
Battery charge lamp 45
Cemral warning lamp 45
Tyre pressure warning system
tyre pressure 46-50
Tachometer engine speed 51
Boost pressure gauge
boost pressure engine running 51
Speedometer 51
All wheel drive control
program selection 62-54
level control
program selection 55-57
Damper control 58 59
ABS 60
Pilot lamp for brakes 61
Warning lamp for
brakA-rrno w AM 61
Handbrake pilot lamp 61
Tyres and Tyre Care 62
Which tyres? 62
Tyre life 62
Limp-home features of the
Denloc system 62
Spare wheels 63
Fitting tyres 64
Tyre pressure 64
Load and speed 64
Balancing 65
Parking on kerbs tyre damage 65
Maximum speeds with
winter tyres 65
Wheel wflh lockable wheel bolt 66
Changing a wheel 67-7i
Maintenance 72
Checking engine oil 37 38
Cooling system
coolant level 73 74
Changing air filter element 75
Power-assisted steering 75
Brake pads brake fluid 76
Air conditioner • 77
Drive control
level of hydraulic fluid 78
Level control
level of hydraulic fluid 79
Battery – inspection
and maintenance 80 81
Breakdowns Minor Repairs 82
Tool kit 82
Lifting platform
car jack lifting car 82-84
On tow towing 85 86
Starting with jump leads 87
Replacing Vee-belt 88
Fuses relays 89
Replacing bulbs 90-94
Aiming headlight beams 92
Luggage compartment lid
manual release 94
Car Care Instructions 95-99
Tips for Winter Operation 99 iOO
Vehicle
Identification Data
Technical Data
Index
101 102
103-112
113 i14
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