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Porsche 911 Carrera Automobile User Manual

1. Illumination i ghtS S A EA Mo tiee Patel iiaae e terior ehis eerren eaaa a eE as Index LATCH System cccceceseeesseeeseeeseessteessresees Leather care ssssssssessessrssrrsrirrrrrsrresrererense License plate light cssccssseeeseeees E E AE E ET Emergency unlocking Lifting sliding 100 ecseve veces teaver Light Flasher asenna LOW DOAN 205 0eeive dedesjevesdetvadives Sensor for instrument illumination 91 Light alloy wheels INSCPIPUON snn 277 Light switch Load SWItCH Off ceccecssseessteessteessteeseeeees 293 Loading information c ccccssessseeeetesseeees 278 LOCKING assises Conditions sf LOWOVING nerna i Luggage carrier sssseseeeeeereeerreree Luggage compartment Lid s siecutesdees beste Lid warning light cccscccssseessreesereeees Stei tected cretion dekt eden es Luggage compartment engine compartment lid Warningli hts cccc essieesccesatestaeetegectvaecteedeics 175 LUS Page rack ii aa aanas 229 M Maintenance 2 xecccnccaecieenneeetecdcat amp 232 Make up Mirror cccesceeesseessseesseeessseessaeersaes 47 Maximum permitted engine speeds 19 192 Mitr S vinta Ania dtadin ae etanied 34 35 Anti glare oc eeecceseseeesseeesseeesseeessseesseeees 35 Multi functional steering wheel cesceee 46 N NaVig IET EETA AT 185 Notes on Car Care anian ees Maintenance Number plate lig
2. Always remove the Allen key B from the drive axle C before operating the convertible top When you have opened the convertible top compartment lid try to close the convertible top using the rocker switch If the convertible top cannot be closed continue with emergency operation Mobile Roofs Opening side flaps F 1 Remove ignition key 2 Use the screwdriver to remove plastic lid E from the lining from behind w5 19r 3 Insert Allen key B into the drive axle for the left side flap F Turn Allen key counterclockwise in direction of arrow until the side flap F is fully open perceptible stop 4 Repeat procedure with the right side flap Remove the Allen key A Warning The Allen key can rotate or fly out and thereby cause serious personal injury if the converti ble top is actuated DABE Always remove the Allen key B from the drive axle of the side flap before operating the convertible top t When you have opened the side flaps try to close the convertible top using the rocker switch If the convertible top cannot be closed continue with emergency operation Closing convertible top 2 Get behind the front seats and grasp the 1 Insert Allen key B through hole G and into the convertible top in the middle hydraulic valve Turn Allen key B counterclock wise by approx 1 revolution Always remove Allen key B Mobile Roofs 3 Close the convertible top until it reaches
3. Controls Instruments A Warning In the cabriolet the windstop may be dam aged during seat adjustment and when folding back the front seat backrest t Adjust seat so that the seat backrest does not touch the windstop Seat position An ergonomically correct sitting position is important for safe and fatigue free driving We recommend the following procedure for adjusting the driver s seat to suit individual requirements 1 Vehicles with manual transmission Adjust the seat until with the clutch pedal fully depressed your leg remains at a slight angle Vehicles with Tiptronic S Adjust the seat until with your left foot on the footrest your left leg remains at a slight angle 2 Rest your outstretched arm on the steering wheel Set the backrest angle and the steer ing wheel position so that your wrist rests on the outer rim of the steering wheel At the same time the shoulders must still be in noticeable contact with the backrest 3 Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough headroom and a good overview of the vehicle 4 Electrically adjustable seat Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest lightly on the seat cushion Manually adjustable comfort seat sports seat A Seat height Use lever Aina pumping movement Upwards seat moves upwards Downwards seat moves downwards B Fore and aft Raise locking lever B Move seat to desired position and release lever Ensure that the seat
4. Note This menu is only displayed when different tire sizes are approved mer 222 gt Select Continue and push the operating lever forward al ne a Setting of the tire characteristics has only been successfully completed when the message Process complete is displayed by the on board computer t Select arrow Back and push the operating lever forward The display returns to the Tire pressure menu The on board computer additionally displays the message System learning Note The message Process aborted appears if the setting process is interrupted All entries made up to this point are lost and the original settings remain in effect Only if the message Process Controls Instruments complete appears after the settings have been made will the Tire Pressure Monitoring re learn the wheels Please observe the chapter SYSTEM LEARN ING on page 133 Before fitting tires with sizes which are not stored in the on board computer the missing information should be supplemented in the on board computer Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer Use only tires approved by Porsche The available items in the Tire pressure menu depend on the equipment of your vehicle For this reason itis possible that some of the items shown here are not available on your on board computer s display Controls Instruments mabe Load depending on equipment level
5. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to advise you about the installation possibility for a Porsche child restraint system which allows a key operated airbag deactivation of the passenger s airbag The key operated airbag deactivation device installation requires special programming available only from your authorized Porsche dealer Please observe the chapter KEY OPERATED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE on page 55 Controls Instruments Direction of installation for child restraint systems Children up to 9 months old Children of this age must be transported in a restraint system which is installed on the passen ger s seat facing rearward The passenger s airbag must be deactivated Children aged between 9 months and 6 years Children of this age are held in child restraint systems facing forward Whenever possible these child restraint systems should be installed on the rear seats The passenger s airbag must be deactivated when these systems are used on the front passenger s seat Children aged between 6 and 12 years Children of this age are held in child restraint systems facing forward Whenever possible these child restraint systems should be installed on the rear seats gt The passenger s airbag must be deactivated when these systems are used on the passen ger s seat The passenger s airbag must be activated for children weighing over 59 lbs 27 kg Controls Instruments
6. A Danger Driving on worn tires can result in loss of control of the vehicle and could cause serious personal injuries or death gt Donotdrive with worn tires or tires showing cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden deflation and loss of control which could cause severe personal injury Specialized high performance tires on high performance sports cars exhibit more wear than those on a family sedan or even a high performance sedan Therefore itis important to check your tire pressure and condition at least every two weeks If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly consult your Porsche dealer Uneven wear may not always be due to improper wheel alignment It can be the result of individual driving habits such as cornering at high speeds If the tire pressure is not checked and adjusted regularly abnormal tire wear can also occur Tire care Avoid damaging tires and wheel rims If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle drive slowly and at an obtuse angle Check tires for uneven wear and damage before driving off Remove imbedded material Replace worn or damaged tires immediately Keep oil fuel brake fluid etc away from tires Replace missing valve stem caps Keep tires inflated correctly Wash tires when washing the vehicle Also clean inner side of wheels Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels Check wheel rims for corrosion Remove road salt if driving in winter
7. A Danger Risk of accident 17 mm spacers must only be mounted on the rear axle together with 11 5 Jx 19 67 mm rim offset wheels t Always remove 17 mm spacers before mounting other wheel sizes or an emergency spare wheel because the wheel cannot be mounted correctly For information on the spacers Please observe the chapter SPACERS on page 286 Removing the spacers 1 Unscrew the wheel bolts A with which the spacer is fastened Remove the spacer Screw in 1 or 2 assembly aids instead of the wheel bolts 4 Fitwheel beral 5 Insert wheel bolts A and tighten by hand Remove assembly aids screw in remaining wheel bolts Initially tighten bolts slightly in diagonally opposite sequence so that the wheel is centred Please observe the chapter WHEEL BOLTS on page 285 Lower the car completely Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposite sequence Immediately after changing a wheel use a torque wrench to check the pre scribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts 130 Nm 96 ftlb Store spacer and wheel nuts together Mounting the spacers 1 Remove wheel 2 Fit the spacer with the wheel bolts A used to fasten the wheel Initially tighten the wheel bolts slightly in diagonally opposite sequence 3 Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally oppo site sequence Tightening torque 130 Nm 96 ftlb 4 Fitwheel To do this use the original wheel nuts for fastening the wheels Tighteni
8. Acknowledging warning messages Warning messages can be deleted from the on board computer display Push the on board computer operating lever forward You can recall erased warning messages in the INFO menu Controls Instruments Meaning measure Update the settings in the TPC menu of the on board computer at the next opportunity Wrong entries will affect the correct pressure information in the menu The safety of your vehicle is at risk The display of the Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty Consult an authorized Porsche dealer A Emergency Flasher Switch Operational readiness of the emergency flasher does not depend on the ignition lock and turn signal lever position Ifyour car is disabled or parked under emer gency conditions switch on the emergency flasher in the dashboard All turn signals and the indicator light in the switch flash with the same frequency A Warning Risk of accident resulting in serious personal injury or death t gt Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency repairs move the car well off the road Switch on the emergency flasher and mark the car with road flares or other warning devices Do not remain in the car Someone approach ing from the rear may not realize your vehicle is stopped and cause a collision A Warning Danger of fire Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass brus
9. Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle A Danger Ignoring the following instructions may cause serious personal injury or death The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazardous area If you are not fully familiar with proper repair procedures do not attempt the adjustments described on the following pages This caution also applies to the entire vehicle t Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well ventilated area Ensure that there are no open flames in the area of your vehicle at any time when fuel fumes might be present Be especially cautious of such devices such as hot water heaters which ignite a flame intermittently Before working on any part in the engine com partment turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently Hot engine compartment components can burn skin on contact Be alert and cautious around engine at all times while the engine is running If work has to be performed with the engine running always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in neutral position or the selector lever in position P or N Practical Tips Emergency Service gt Vv In particular be very careful to ensure that items of clothing ties shirt sleeves etc jewelry long hair hand or fingers cannot get caught in the engine compartment blower fan belts or other moving parts The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of the car Th
10. Pen holder A pen can be clipped in on the right side of the CD holder Controls Instruments A Opening luggage compartment lid B Opening engine compartment lid Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine Compartment Lid Unlocking t Operate the appropriate pull button next to the driver s seat The luggage compartment or engine compartment is illuminated when the respective lid is open Please observe the chapter LOAD SWITCH OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS on page 293 The luggage compartment lid can also be unlocked with the radio remote control gt Please observe the chapter KEY WITH RADIO REMOTE CONTROL on page 23 Note If the vehicle battery is discharged the luggage compartment lid can be opened only by connecting an external electrical power source Please observe the chapter ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on page 292 gt Please observe the description inside the fuse box lid Warning message Awarning message in the on board computer comes on if the lids are not completely closed gt Fully close the lid Opening luggage compartment lid A Caution Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid or windshield wipers t Make sure that the windshield wipers are not folded out forwards when opening the luggage compartment lid Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch with the lever arrow Controls Instruments Closing luggage compartment lid and engine compartment li
11. Porsche Stability Management has been switched off Porsche Stability Management has been switched on Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Indicator for selected PASM mode Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Instrument panel Display of selector lever position flashes Controls Instruments On board computer 2 Text display on on board computer Airbag system fault Check passenger s seat setting Failure spoiler control Selector lever is not engaged Move selector lever to P Apply brake Depress clutch pedal Meaning measure Airbag is faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Weight sensing is impaired on the front passenger s seat Advanced Airbag Correct the seating position set the backrest upright do not support weight on the armrests or lift on the handles Driving stability is impaired Adjust your driving style Reduce speed Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Tiptronic S Selector lever can be between two positions Engage the selector lever correctly Tiptronic S Move selector lever to position P before withdrawing key from ignition lock Tiptronic S Apply the brake when starting Manual transmission Depress clutch pedal when star
12. Portable fuel containers full or partially empty may leak causing an explosion or result in fire in case of an accident Never carry additional fuel in portable contain ers in your vehicle Maintenance Car Care Fuel Recommendations Your Porsche is equipped with catalytic converters and must use UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON 93 CLC or AKI Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available Be assured that your vehicle will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON 90 CLC or AKI since the engine s Electronic Octane knock control will adapt the ignition timing if necessary The use of UNLEADED FUEL ONLY is critically important to the life of the catalytic convert ers Deposits from leaded fuels will ruin the converters and make it ineffective as an emis sion control device Cars with catalytic converters have a smaller fuel tank opening and gas station pumps have smaller nozzles This will prevent accidental pumping of leaded fuel into cars with catalytic converters Unleaded fuels may not be available outside the continental U S and Canada Therefore we recommend you do not take your car to areas or countries where unleaded fuel may not be availab
13. Reduce speed Press button again The opening closing process is ended _ _ Opening convertible top A Warning Risk of injury and damage when operating the convertible top gt Make absolutely sure that nobody can be injured by the convertible top mechanism or the convertible top compartment lid Before opening the convertible top make sure that there are no objects behind the rear seats In order to abort convertible top operation in the event of danger immediately release the rocker switch Pull the rocker switch back and hold without interruption until the convertible top is in the final position or until the door windows are in the desired position The message on the on board computer goes out In case of danger release the rocker switch Convertible top operation stops Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 _ Closing convertible top A Warning Risk of injury and damage when operating the convertible top Make absolutely sure that nobody can be injured by the convertible top mechanism or the convertible top compartment lid t Keep the lids of the make up mirrors in the sun visors closed when closing the convertible top Mobile Roofs gt In order to abort convertible top operation in the event of danger immediately release the rocker switch Push the rocker switch forward and hold witho
14. The warning Selector lever not engaged appears in the on board computer Shifting Gears Hancor V Engage the selector lever correctly The selector lever position is displayed immediately after the correct position has been detected The current gear is shown after a brief detection period If there is a fault in the transmission The 4th gear display flashes The warning Tiptronic emergency run appears on the on board computer Please observe the chapter REDUCED DRIVING PROGRAM on page 198 Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Selector Lever Positions P Parking lock Engage parking lock only when vehicle is stationary gt Engage parking lock after applying the handbrake and release it before releasing the handbrake The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector lever position P R Reverse gear Select only if car is stationary and the brake is applied N Neutral Selector lever position N must be selected for towing or in car washes for example Only select the desired position for moving off D M or R when the engine is idling and the brake pedal is depressed D Automatic selection mode Function Select position D for normal driving The gears are shifted automatically according to the accelerator position and speed Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and on the resistance e g uphill the gear changing points
15. sound reflecting obstacles e g glass surfaces flat painted surfaces and very thin obstacles Other ultrasound sources e g pneumatic brakes of other vehicles jackhammers can interfere with detection of obstacles Setthe control switch A to passenger s side Reverse gear must be engaged Stee aa Returning mirror glass to its original position Fault indication Drive forwards with a speed of over 4 mph 6 km h or t Setthe control switch A to driver s side The parking assistant system indicates a fault in two ways After reverse gear has been selected the short signal tone is followed by a continuous tone of the same pitch This indicates that sensors are soiled or covered with ice After reverse gear has been selected the short signal tone is followed by a continuous tone with a much lower pitch This indicates a general system fault Please have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer A _ Control switch for door mirror adjustment Swivelling down mirror glass as a parking aid Function gt Please observe the chapter SEAT MEMORY on page 41 When reverse gear is engaged the mirror glass on the passenger s side swivels down slightly to show the curb area Preconditions Vehicle must be equipped with seat memory Controls Instruments Four Wheel Drive gt Obey all traffic laws Engine power With the four wheel drive the engine po
16. Controls Instruments A Automatic speed control readiness off on 1 SPEED SET accelerate store 2 SPEED decelerate 3 OFF interrupt 4 RESUME Automatic Speed Control Function The automatic speed control maintains any selected speed between 15 mph and 145 mph 30 km h and 240 km h without you having to use the accelerator pedal The automatic speed control is operated with the lever on the steering wheel Controls Instruments Vehicles with Tiptronic gt Then briefly push the operating lever forward Additional downshifts are carried out to help position 1 maintain the pre selected speed especially when driving downhill A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death A constant speed may not be safe in heavy traffic or on winding or slippery roads With the speed control system engaged the engine speed will not return to idle when removing the foot from the accelerator pedal Donotuse the speed control when it may be unsafe to keep the car at a constant speed t Observe all local and national speed limits Switch automatic speed control readiness on Press button A on the automatic speed control lever This green indicator light in the speedom eter now indicates readiness Hold and store speed Bring the car to the desired speed with the accelerator Accelerating e g to overtake Option 1 Increase the speed as usual wit
17. Controls Instruments Displaying the tire pressure function of the on board computer t Push operating lever up or down until the tire pressure function of the on board com puter appears The selection field must be switched off Pressure info in Tire pressure menu In accordance with physical principles the air pressure changes as the temperature changes The tire pressure increases or decreases by around 1 5 psi 0 1 bar for every 18 F 10 C change in temperature STEEL The Tire Pressure Monitoring takes this relationship between tire pressure and temperature into account You can read the tire pressures to be correct ed in this display The tire pressure to be corrected refill pressure is indicated on the displayed wheel Example If 1 5 psi 0 1 bar is displayed 1 5 psi 0 1 bar must be added to this tire Note The Tire pressure menu can only be called up when the vehicle is stationary Calling up the Info pressure display Push operating lever forward in order to switch on the selection field gt Select TPC with the operating lever t Push operating lever forward The display changes to the Tire pressure menu gt Select Info pressure with the operating lever Push operating lever forward Note After the ignition is switched on it can take up to approx 1 minute before all tire pressures are displayed Dashes appear instead of the tire pre
18. If you continue your trip without having the cause of the fault remedied you might lose control of your vehicle which could cause serious personal injury or death Stop the vehicle and check the tires gt If no cause for the fault can be found drive carefully to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer Removing and storing tires p gt After changing adjust tire pressure and torque wheel bolts diagonally to 94 ft lb 130 Nm Tires must always remain on the same side of the vehicle When wheels are removed the direction of rotation and position of each wheel should be marked Example FR front right FL RR and RL Wheels must always be fitted in accordance with their marking The perception that tire durability and performance are immune to the effects of storage and age is unfounded Chemical additives which make the rubber elastic lose their effectiveness in the course of time and the rubber becomes brittle and cracks Therefore the tires should be inspected from time to time Note Under no circumstances should tires older than 6 years be used on your Porsche The age of the tire can be obtained from the DOT code number If for example the last four numbers read 0706 then the tire was produced in the 7th week of 2006 gt Store tires in a cool and dry place Practical Tips Emergency Service Snow tires For a better grip on snow and ice use radial M S tires with studs Check
19. Sport Mode Function A sportier car set up is obtained when Sport mode is switched on Interventions by the Porsche control systems are intentionally shifted towards greater agility and driving performance PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management is automatically changed to Sport mode resulting in a stiffer suspension setup The Tiptronic S switches to a sporty gear changing map and shortens the gear shifting periods Gear changes take place faster PSM Porsche Stability Management control is sporty PSM interventions take place later than in Normal mode The driver can maneuver the vehicle with greater agility at its performance limits without having to dispense with the assistance of PSM in emergency situations This helps to achieve optimal lap times particularly on race circuits with a dry road surface The electronic accelerator pedal reacts sooner and the engine is more responsive to throttle inputs When Sport mode is switched on this function is activated only after the driver has briefly released the accelerator pedal The rpm limiter characteristic is harder i e the engine is immediately throttled when the Controls Instruments performance limits are reached only in manual selection mode for vehicles with Tiptronic S Please observe the appropriate chapters PSM PASM and Tiptronic S Switching Sport mode on and off Press SPORT button in the center console
20. Tire damage puncture Check tires for imbedded material cuts punctures cracks and bulges side wall before driving off In case of tire damage where it is uncertain whether there is a break in the ply with all its consequences or tire damage caused by thermal or mechanical overloading due to loss of pressure or any other prior damage we recommend that the tire be replaced for safety reasons If one faulty tire is replaced it should be noted that the difference in tread depth on one axle must not exceed 30 Handling inconsistencies may result Perform a visual inspection if necessary A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure increases risk of a tire failure and resulting loss of control Furthermore low tire pressure increases rate of wear of the affected tires Check tires including sidewalls regularly for foreign bodies nicks cuts cracks and bulges Practical Tips Emergency Service After driving off road examine tires for signs of damage such as cuts tears bulges or foreign objects stuck in the tread Replace a damaged tire if necessary t Cross curb edges slowly and at right angles if possible Avoid driving over steep or sharp curbs Incases of doubt have the wheel particularly the inner side checked by an authorized Porsche dealer Practical Tips Emergency Service Tire replacements If in doubt contact your Porsche d
21. When Sport mode is switched on the light emitting diode in the SPORT button is lit 52 004 When Sport mode is switched on the logo SPORT appears next to the digital speedometer Switching Sport mode on and off simultaneously activates and deactivates the Sport mode of the PASM If the Sport mode of the PASM was activated with the PASM button it will remain on After the ignition is switched off Sport mode is automatically reset to Normal mode Porsche Stability Management PSM General information regarding PSM PSM is an active control system for stabilization of the vehicle during extreme driving manoeuvres The most recent version of PSM only on vehicles with four wheel drive improves the brake system functionality A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death The increased control that is provided should not induce you to take greater risks with your safety The limits dictated by the laws of physics cannot be overcome even with PSM The risk of accidents due to inappropriate speed cannot be reduced even by PSM The driver bears the responsibility for all driving maneuvers t Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions gt Obey all traffic laws Advantages of PSM Superior traction and lane holding ability in all driving situations even on road surfaces with varying friction The system compensates for undesired vehi cle
22. and in the button is illuminated When the PSM is a switched off the multifunctional PSM light on When using snow chains the instrument panelis lit and a message is shown by the on board computer An acoustic signal also sounds Vehicles with four wheel drive When PSM is switched off the additional braking functions are deactivated The automatic reactiva tion in emergency situations is coupled to the PSM control in emergency situations Controls Instruments The following functions stabilize the vehicle in emergency situations even with PSM switched off When PSM is off the vehicle is stabilized as soon as one of the two front wheels enters the ABS control range When PSM is off and Sport mode is on the vehicle is stabilized as soon as both front wheels enter the ABS control range One sided spinning of the wheels is prevented even with PSM switched off Switching PSM back on t Press PSM OFF button PSM is switched on after a short delay The light emitting diode in the button and the multifunctional PSM light go out The on board computer shows a message Sport mode A sportier car set up is obtained when Sport mode is switched on PSM interventions are later than in Normal mode the vehicle can be maneuvered with greater agility at its performance limits without the need to dispense with the assistance of PSM in emergency situations This helps to achieve optimal lap times particula
23. gt gt Push operating lever forward in order to switch on the selection field Select TPC with the operating lever Push operating lever forward The display changes to the Tire pressure menu Select Load with the operating lever Hd Select partial load or full load and push the operating lever forward Please observe the chapter TIRE PRESSURES FOR COLD TIRES on page 334 Make sure that the tire pressures correspond to the on board computer settings Correct the tire pressures if necessary fed 59 Tire pressure warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring warns about loss in pressure in two stages depending on the amount of pressure loss Stage 1 Add air 3 psi to 6 psi 0 2 bar to 0 4 bar loss in pressure Stage 2 Flat tire from 6 psi 0 4 bar loss in pressure Stage 1 Add air The pressure in the tire is too low by 3 psi to 6 psi 0 2 bar to 0 4 bar Driving with insufficient tire pressure reduces the road safety of the vehicle and destroys the tire and wheel mead 592 4 f mph Flat ture Go The tire pressure warning contains the affected tire with the tire pressure to be added Correct the tire pressure at the next opportunity This tire pressure warning appears with vehicle stopped and can be deactivated The tire pressure warning light in the instrument panel goes out when the tire pressure has been corrected Stage 2 Flat tire The pressure in
24. indicator lamp does not light up it could indicate a fault in the system In this case Onvehicles with key operated airbag deactiva tion device Switch to position OFF Onvehicles without key operated airbag deactivation device Do not use a child restraint system in the front passenger s seat Have the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer Child restraint system for children older than one year Your vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing system for the passenger s seat in accordance with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 Depending on the weight acting on the passenger s seat the passenger s airbag will automatically be switched on or off Small adult passengers Make sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death due to the passenger s airbag not triggering When the ignition is on and the small adult passenger is seated on the passenger s seat the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF must be off If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up it could indicate a fault in the system In this case gt Carry the passenger on the rear seat gt Have the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer Automatic locking retractor The safety belts for the front passenger and rear seats are equipped with an automatic locking retractor for securing the child r
25. ranty t Consult your authorized Porsche dealer about the installation of non Porsche approved equipment Reception quality The reception quality of your car telephone will change constantly when you are driving Interference caused by buildings landscape and weather is unavoidable It may become particularly difficult to hear when using the hands free function due to external noise such as engine and wind noise Hands free microphone Hands free microphones A installed at the factory must be adapted to the type of telephone in use Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you Automatic car wash Unscrew external antennas before using an automatic car wash Controls Instruments Controls Instruments Shifting Gears Manual Transmission Clutch ccccccceee 192 Tiptronic S Selector Lever Positions Shifting Gears Manual Transmission Clutch General information The positions of the gears are shown on the shift diagram on the gearshift lever Shifting Gears A Warning Risk of accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats or other objects Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are available at your authorized Porsche dealer A Warning To avoid damage to the clutch and transmis sion t Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears Make sure that the gearshift lever is com
26. Adjusting steering wheel height and longitudinal direction A Warning Risk of accident The steering wheel may move further than desired if you attempt to adjust it when driving You can lose control of the vehicle causing serious personal injury or death Do not adjust the steering wheel when driving Insert ignition key fully into ignition lock Push the locking lever downwards Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen backrest angle and your seat position by moving the steering wheel up or down and longitudinally Swivel locking lever back until you feel it engage If necessary move steering wheel slightly longitudinally Controls Instruments Multi Functional Steering Wheel Function A Warning There is a danger of accident if you set or operate the on board computer radio navigation system telephone or other equipment when driving Operating these devices while driving could distract you from traffic and cause you to lose control of the vehicle Operate these components while driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only while the vehicle is stationary Depending on the equipment in your vehicle you can use the function keys of the multi functional steering wheel to operate the following Porsche communication systems PCM Telephone CD changer Controls Instruments Readiness for operati
27. F Recommended tire pressure for the rear axle These values are for cold tires 68 F 20 C G In vehicles with collapsible spare wheel Size and tire pressure of the spare wheel Tire traction A Warning When driving on wet or slushy roads a wedge of water may build up between the tires and the road This phenomenon is known as hydroplane and may cause partial or complete loss of traction vehicle control or stopping ability t Reduce speed on wet surface to prevent this Tire life Tire life depends on various factors i e road surfaces traffic and weather conditions driving habits type of tires and tire care gt Inspect your tires for wear and damage before driving off If you notice uneven or substantial wear wheels might need alignment or tires should be balanced or replaced Tire wear The original equipment tires on your Porsche have built in tire wear indicators They are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as approximately 1 2 in 12 mm bands when the tire tread depth is down to 1 16 of an in 1 6 mm When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves it is time to replace the tires We recommend however that you do not let the tires wear down to this extent Worn tires cannot grip the road surface properly and are even less effective on wet roads In the United States state laws may govern the minimum tread depth permissible Follow all such laws
28. Rear window wiper Reduced driving program Tiptronic Replacement key Replacing wiper blades Rollover Protection System Roof Transport System S Safety DEMS aerae whetiec cent bvest ces 48 263 Height adjustment c cccsssceesseeesseeeseees 50 Tensioner 0005 Warning light c ccccsecssseessteessseeeesreees 49 Safety compliance Sticker cccccssceeeeeees 326 Sealing Set sei kei Read RA Aa 281 SOAS ees aces cette ches ties tiers Ailes lies antes leg a Oe 262 Seat AdUStMe Nt a esri tienen Heating Memory Selector lever selector lever position indicator 000 194 Selector lever position indicator 00008 102 Shitting Beat ccc ives western ean Side marker light Side vents n n Sliding glass roof Sliding roof Snow chains Snow tires n n Socket anr Spacers nasais Spare key c0e Speed code letter Speed control Speed limit Speedometer SOE EEEE AEAT Sport Chrono Package CHRONO stopwatch c cccssesereeeseees 120 Index Sport mode cecceccceessceesesssseesesstseeeeeees 78 Sport Modene nier ara eate 78 82 Sport tires Sports seat Stability management system c ccccceeeeee 79 Irela N EE A A AT Starting engine Steering lock Steering wheel Adjustment cccesceceseeesseessseessreesteeees Functi
29. Shorter waiting times are achieved in this way Initiating oil level measurement t Switch ignition on do not start the engine The engine oil level measurement display appears in the on board computer Allow waiting time to elapse gt Once the measurement has been completed you can read off the engine oil level on the segment display If the segments are filled in up to the top line the oil level has reached the maximum mark Under no circumstances add engine oil ar TP eel Od level If only the bottom segment is filled in the oil level has reached the minimum mark t Add engine oil immediately Ifthe bottom segment flashes the oil level has dropped to below the minimum mark t Add engine oil immediately The difference between the minimum and max imum marks on the segment display is approx 1 2 liters Each segment of the display corre sponds to a quantity approx 0 4 liter Add engine oil if necessary Please observe the chapter ENGINE OIL LEVEL on page 236 gt Never add more engine oil than required to reach the maximum mark Oil level measurement during refueling The oil level is automatically measured during refueling Preconditions 1 Ignition is switched off 2 Ifthe engine is at operating temperature at least 5 minutes must elapse between parking the vehicle and starting the engine 3 Refueling completed within 15 minutes When the ignition is
30. Switch position AUTO Ignition key is inserted Seat adjustment for the front passenger s seat If the seat is in an extreme position e g the backrest is in contact with the rear seat the backrest can warp Warping of the backrest can lead to malfunctions gt Correct the seat adjustment Ensure that the seat is not jammed and is self supporting Ensure that the backrest is in the upright position Donottransport a load and objects in the rear footwell and under the passenger s seat If the load or objects are under the seat it can cause malfunctions If the weight on the passenger s seat is reduced significantly e g by supporting weight on the armrest the passenger s airbag can be switched off Select an upright seat position and do not support weight on the armrests or lean out of the window Always keep feet in the footwell while driving Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat area Do not lean against the inside of the door or outside the window while the vehicle is moving If the passenger s seat is warped significantly a message is displayed on the on board computer gt Correct the seat adjustment Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 Vehicle modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities Because modifications to your vehicle could compromise your advanced airbag system please call 1 800 PORSCHE
31. a screwdriver Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the wheel housing liner parallel to the turn signal housing in direction of travel By pressing with the screwdriver disengage the securing spring of the turn signal housing Swivel out the indicator light and undo bulb holder bayonet lock Remove the bulb from the holder and replace it Insert holder Check operation of the light Insert the turn signal s retaining lugs A into the side section at the front Push in turn signal until the securing spring B is felt to engage Press the cap into the wheel housing liner Practical Tips Emergency Service Tail Light Changing bulb 1 Open the engine compartment lid 2 Completely unscrew fastening screw A 3 Pull tail light out towards the back Practical Tips Emergency Service 51 107 A B Cc D E P Reversing light Turn signal Tail light brake light Tail light reflector Rear fog light side marker light Turn the bulb holder in the tail light housing counter clockwise and pull it out Turn the defective bulb counter clockwise bayonet lock and replace it Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise Insert tail light into the side section Ensure that the retaining lug has been inserted into the mounting guide properly Tighten fastening screw A on the tail light Check operation of the light Additional brake lights The light emitting diodes of the addition
32. compensated All automatic setting functions can be individually changed This setting is retained until the appropri ate function button is pressed again or the AUTO button is pressed Setting temperature gt Press button H upwards or downwards respectively To suit personal comfort the interior tem perature can be adjusted between 61 F and 85 F 16 C and 29 5 C Recommendation 72 F 22 C Seat heating left Defrosting the windshield Recirculating air button Temperature sensor ECO button air conditioning compressor off on Heated rear window Seat heater right Temperature button AUTO button automatic mode Air distribution to footwell Air distribution to central and side vents Air distribution to windshield Blower speed button muouQgWdS gt 2rRe roHeT7 If LO or HI appears on the display the system is operating at maximum cooling or heating power Automatic control is no longer active Note If the preselected temperature is changed the blower speed can increase automatically in automatic mode The desired temperature is reached more quickly this way Note on operation Sensors To avoid affecting the performance of the air conditioning system Controls Instruments Donotcover the sun sensor on the instrument panel or the temperature sensor D We Defrosting the windshield Press button B switch on or off The wind shiel
33. doctor gt Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once with a solution of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid A Warning Battery posts terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm gt Always protect your skin by washing thorough ly with soap and water A Warning Risk of explosion as a result of static charge resulting in serious personal injury or death Donotwipe the battery with a dry cloth gt Eliminate potential electrostatic charge by touching the vehicle before touching the battery Charge state Awell charged battery will not only prevent starting problems but will also last longer In order to avoid discharging the battery unintentionally t Switch off unnecessary electrical loads in city traffic on short trips or in a line or traffic Always remove the ignition key from the ignition switch when leaving the car t Avoid frequent operation of the convertible top and operation of the Porsche Communication Management system when the engine is not running Practical Tips Emergency Service Battery care Ensure that battery is securely mounted t Keep terminals and connections clean and properly tightened Corrosion can be prevented by coating the terminals and connections with petroleum jelly or silicone spray gt Ensure that vent caps are securely tightened
34. engages correctly C Backrest angle t Operate switch C until the desired backrest angle is reached Electrically adjustable comfort seat sports seat Adjustment Press the switch in the direction indicated by the arrow until the desired setting is reached Controls Instruments A Seat height adjustment B Fore and aft position adjustment C Seat angle adjustment D Backrest angle adjustment E Lumbar support pelvis and spinal column support To permit a relaxed sitting posture the backrest curvature is continuously adjustable in vertical and horizontal directions for individual pelvis and spinal column support t Press the switch in the direction indicated by the arrow until the desired backrest curvature is reached F Adjusting the backrest side bolsters electrically adjustable sports seat only Push forward or pull backward switch F until the side bolsters are adjusted to the shape of the body G Adjusting the seat cushion side bolsters electrically adjustable sports seat only Push forward or pull backward switch G until the side bolsters are adjusted to the shape of the body Controls Instruments Seat backrest Folding forward Pullup lever H in the side part of the backrest and fold the backrest forward Folding back gt Tilt back and engage the backrest so that it cannot tip forward when the car is braked A Warning a seat setting gt Cance
35. on page 61 Note After inserting the ignition key the PASSEN GER AIRBAG OFF warning light lights up for a few seconds as a bulb check PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up The passenger s airbag is switched off PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up The passenger s airbag is active and ready for operation Ifthe passenger s seat is not occupied the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will also not light up even though the passenger s airbag is switched off Controls Instruments A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death due to the passenger airbag triggering unintentionally When the ignition is on and the up to one year old child is seated in the child restraint system on the passenger s seat the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF must be on If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up it could indicate a fault in the system In this case Child restraint systems facing forwards Install on the rear seats Child restraint systems facing rearwards On vehicles with key operated airbag deactivation device Switch to position OFF Child restraint systems facing rearwards On vehicles without key operated airbag deactivation device Do not use a child restraint system in the front passenger s seat Have the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer Note The key switch for switching off the pas
36. speeds above 6 mph 10 km h The signal sounds when the preset speed is exceeded For the signal to sound again the driving speed must fall below the preset speed by at least 3 mph 5 km h Switching on selection field D t Push operating lever forward Setting the speed Select LIMIT with the operating lever nnn gt Push operating lever forward Controls Instruments nio Option 1 Accepting current speed t Push operating lever forward The acoustic warning signal is activated for the current speed E Display Controls Instruments nao Option 2 Presetting speed naa Select LIMIT active with the operating lever o m gt not active active If not active push the operating lever forward 4 5 vcr LIMITI current mpr b Ri 5 t W active ba Select xx mph with the operating lever Push operating lever forward g Display wale 45 ven ey mph EE fe act q t Push operating lever slightly up or down until the desired speed is reached upwards speed is increased downwards speed is decreased Note Holding the lever up or down for a longer period will adjust the speed in steps of 6 mph 10 km h t Push operating lever forward Switching the acoustic warning signal off Select LIMIT active with the operating lever t Push operating lever forward Controls Instruments 0 meh LIMIT Recall _ INF
37. surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance A Warning gt The traction grade assigned to this is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turned traction acceleration hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperatures can cause the material of Practical Tips Emergency Service the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law A Warning The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure resulting loss of control leading to serious personal injury or death Tire pressures A Warning Incorrect tire pressure causes increased tire wear and adver
38. t With the vehicle unlocked press on the front part of the filler flap arrow to open the flap bt ie L The filler flap is centrally locked along with the other locks If there is a defect in the automatic unlocking system gt Open the passenger door Pull the ring in the right hand door aperture arrow z Refueling Fuel tank capacity is listed under Capacities Porsche does not recommend the use of fuel additives Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to health Please observe the chapter CAPACITIES on page 335 1 Important Stop the engine and switch off the ignition 2 Slowly unscrew the tank cap Hang the tank cap on the plastic strap of the filler flap 3 Insert fuel hose nozzle fully into the filler neck with the handle of the fuel hose nozzle facing down 4 Do not add further fuel once the correctly operated automatic fuel hose nozzle has switched off Fuel could spray or could run over in warm temperatures 5 Replace the tank cap immediately after refueling and turn it until you hear it and feel it engage If you lose the tank cap you must replace it only with an original part to reduce the possibility of a fire in the event of a collision Note gt The oil level is automatically measured during refuelling Please observe the chapter OIL DISPLAY AND MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL on page 136 Portable fuel containers A Danger
39. the engine is running When the car is moving while the engine is not running or if the brake booster is defective more pressure on the brake pedal is required to bring the car to a stop If this happens ABS and PSM will also not operate Moisture or road salt on brakes affects braking When the vehicle is driven on salted roads for extended periods the brakes should be washed down thoroughly about every 2 weeks An auto matic carwash facility cannot do this job properly Brakes will dry after a few cautious brake applica tions A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Driving through water may reduce traction Moisture on brakes from road water car wash or coating of road salt may affect braking efficiency Cautiously apply brakes to test brakes after being exposed Brake wear Your car has excellent brakes but they are still subject to wear The rate at which they wear depends on how the brakes are used gt Have the brake system inspected at the intervals recommended in your Maintenance Booklet BRAKE Warning light USA _ Warning light Canada If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer stay on when the engine is running or come on while driving the brake pads are worn excessively Donotcontinue to operate the vehicle Have your authorized Porsche dealer inspect or replace the brake pads Controls Instruments Brake pads We
40. to prevent spillage Checking the electrolyte fluid level Generally the electrolyte level must be checked more often in summer than in the winter and more often when driving long distances t When adding water use only clean containers In no case may alcohol e g window cleaner residues be permitted to enter the battery t Unscrew and open the filler vent caps of each cell With the car on a level surface the fluid level should meet the indicator mark in each cell Ifnecessary top up with distilled water Do not use acid Only fill up to the mark otherwise the electrolyte will overflow when the battery is being charged and cause damage Practical Tips Emergency Service Battery charging Automotive batteries loose their efficiency when not in use The charge available in your battery can be measured with a battery hydrometer We recommend that the battery voltage be tested by your Porsche dealer who has the appropriate equipment If the car is not driven for prolonged periods the battery must be charged at least every 6 weeks A discharged battery allows rapid formation of sulfates leading to premature deterioration of the plates A Danger Hydrogen gas generated by the battery could cause an explosion resulting in serious personal injury or death t Charge battery in a well ventilated area t Never charge a frozen battery It may explode because of gas trapped in the ice Allowa frozen battery t
41. A Caution Serious personal injury or death and or serious damage to the engine or the vehicle may occur if you lift the vehicle improperly Never lift the vehicle at any other place than the jacking points Never lift the vehicle by the engine transmis sion or axles Practical Tips Emergency Service Wheel Bolts General information A Danger Risk of wheel bolt breakage and wheel separation resulting in serious personal injury or death gt Follow all instructions concerning wheel bolts Always clean the wheel bolts before fitting gt Apply athin coat of Optimoly TA aluminum paste on the thread and between the bolt head and movable spherical cap ring arrows The bearing surface of the spherical cap facing the wheel must not be greased gt Replace damaged wheel bolts Only use the Original Porsche wheel bolts specially designed for this vehicle type Tightening torque Tightening torque of wheel bolts and wheel nuts 130 Nm 96 ftlb Wheel Securing Bolts If the wheels have to be removed at the workshop please do not forget to hand over the wrench socket for the wheel securing bolts along with the car key The wrench socket for the wheel securing bolts is in the tool box To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti theft protection a wrench socket with the appropriate coding must be used between the wheel bolt and the wheel bolt spanner When positioning the wrench s
42. DISPLAY AND MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL on page 136 gt Please observe the chapter ENGINE OIL LEVEL on page 236 Add engine oil if necessary A Caution Risk of engine damage Donotcontinue driving if there is an obvious oil leak gt Do not continue driving if the warning lights come on even though oil level is correct gt Have the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Battery Dropping battery voltage If the battery voltage drops abruptly a warning message will be displayed by the on board computer If the warning is displayed by the on board computer while the engine is running or while driving t Stop the car ina safe place and stop the engine Possible causes Defect in the battery charging system Broken drive belt A Warning Risk of engine damage with resultant loss of control and accident leading to serious personal injury or death A broken drive belt means there is no power assistance to the steering more effort is required to steer and coolant pump function will stop Donotcontinue driving Have the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Check Engine Warning Light The warning light in the instrument panel comes on when the ignition is first turned on and remains on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on have the bulb replaced promptly If th
43. Data Tires Rims Tracks 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S Tire Rim Rim offset Track Summer tires front 235 40 ZR 18 91Y 8Jx18H2 57mm 58 5 in 1486 mm rear 265 40 ZR 18 101Y XL 10Jx 18H2 58mm 60 4 in 1534 mm or front 235 35 ZR 19 87Y 8Jx19H2 57mm 58 5 in 1486 mm rear 295 30 ZR 19 100Y XL 11Jx19H2 67mm 59 7 in 1516mm or front 235 35 ZR 19 87Y 8 5Jx19H2 55mm 58 7 in 1490 mm rear 305 30 ZR 19 102Y XL 11 5Jx19H2 67mm 59 7 in 1516 mm Snow tires front 235 40 R 18 91V M S 8Jx18H2 57 mm 58 5 in 1486 mm rear 265 40R18 97V M 9 10Jx18H2 58 mm 60 4 in 1534 mm or front 235 35 R 19 87V M S 8Jx19H2 57 mm 58 5 in 1486 mm rear 295 30 R19 100V XL M S 11Jx19H2 67mm 59 7 in 1516 mm The load capacity coefficient e g 91 and maximum speed code letter e g Y are minimum requirements Snow chains Can be mounted only on the rear wheels maximum speed 30 mph 50 km h Use only Porsche authorized fine link cross type or edge chains Snow chain clearance can be guaranteed only on the tire rim combination marked without spacers Tire and rim sizes Extensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche Your Porsche dealer has informa tion about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you If aftermarket tires and or wheels are installed which are not approved by Porsche the vehicle s driveability stability while in motion and handling characteristics might be impaired Since Porsche has
44. Message goes out in final position The convertible top cannot be operated with the rear lid open Consult an authorized Porsche dealer Tire Pressure Monitoring has E Add air detected a serious pressure loss Stop in a suitable place and check tires for damage Fill in tire sealant if necessary The Tire Pressure Monitoring has Controls Instruments E detected a gradual pressure loss Correct tire pressure at the next opportunity Instrument panel U On board computer Text display on on board computer TPC inactive System learning TPC inactive TPC inactive Brief disturbance TPC inactive Too many wheel transmitters Meaning measure The Tire Pressure Monitoring is learning the wheels on the vehicle The Tire Pressure Monitoring is searching for the tires and their position During this period the current pressure specifications are not available on the on board computer The Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty Consult an authorized Porsche dealer The Tire Pressure Monitoring is temporarily deactivated by excessive tire temperatures approx 120 C 248 F or external interference e g from other wheel transmitters inside the car Once the source of the interference is removed the system is automatically reactivated Controls Instruments Instrument panel On board computer Text display on on board computer u Wheel change Input new TPC settings Q TPC Indicator faulty
45. Note If a child seat with top tether is adapted for use on the front seat the rear right passenger s side anchor point must be used for anchoring the top tether It is then not permitted for a passenger to use the rear right passenger s side seat It is then not permitted to install a child restraint system on the rear right passenger s side seat Please observe the chapter CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES on page 62 Using child restraint systems in the front passenger seat A Danger The use of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat can result in serious personal injury or death to the child from an airbag deployment To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an accident Porsche strongly recommends Please observe the chapter PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP on page 54 Please observe the chapter CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS on page 57 Child restraint system for up to one year old children Make sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up Adjustthe passenger s seat as far away from the airbag as possible A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death due to the passenger s airbag triggering unintentionally When the ignition is on and the up to one year old child is seated in the child restraint system on the passenger s seat the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF must be on If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
46. The Gross Combined Weight Rating is the maxi mum total weight rating of vehicle passengers and cargo The Vehicle Capacity Weight Load Limit is the maximum total weight limit specified of the load passengers and cargo for the vehicle This is the Practical Tips Emergency Service maximum weight of passengers and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle This information can be found on the tire pressure plate The maximum loaded vehicle weight is the sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight The load rating is the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure The maximum load rating is the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure The cargo capacity is the permissible weight of cargo the subtracted weight of passengers from the load limit Never exceed the permissible limits A Danger Risk of loss of control damage to the vehicle and serious personal injury or death Never exceed the specified axle loads Overloading can shorten the service life of the tires and car as well as lead to dangerous vehicle reactions and long braking distances Damage due to overloading is not covered by the vehicle warranty Available cargo and luggage Load lim t pam load capacity 1 400 _ L070 th 150 ib 150 b 5 Occupants luggage Available cargo ese and luggage Load limit load capac
47. Tips Emergency Service Flat Tire General information A Warning Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death to you or to bystanders gt If you have a flat tire move a safe distance off the road Turn the emergency flasher on and use other warning devices to alert other motorists Set the parking brake Do not park your vehicle where it may contact dry grass brush or other flammable materials The hot parts of the exhaust system could set such materials on fire thereby causing both property damage and serious personal injury or death Atire sealant and compressor with pressure tester are located in the luggage compartment gt Please observe the safety and operating instructions on the special sealant bottle with a special Porsche part number and on the compressor these are essential A Caution Sealing the tire with the tire repair kit is only an emergency repair Even with the tire air tight it may be used only for short trips in an emergency The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph 80 km h gt Donotuse commercially available sealant or tire inflating bottles Use only the tire sealant located in the luggage compartment A Warning Risk of accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Have tires replaced by a specialist workshop as soon as possible gt Avoid hard acceleration and high cornering speeds A Filler bottl
48. Tire Pressure Monitoring takes this relationship between tire pressure and temperature into account Tire pressure specifications Information on tire pressure for public roads can be found in this Owner s Manual in the Technical Data chapter or on the tire pressure plate in the left door aperture These values apply to cold tires at 68 F 20 C ambient temperature Controls Instruments OIL Display and measurement of the engine oil level Conditions for measuring the oil level A Caution Risk of engine damage Regularly check the oil level after refueling Donotallow the oil level to fall below the minimum mark 1 Itis important to ensure that the vehicle is horizontal for correct oil level measurement to occur Engine is off Ignition on Oil return time Before the oil level is measured the engine oil has to have flowed back into the oil pan The time taken for the engine oil to flow back depends on the engine temperature and how long the engine has been stopped This waiting time is counted down in the on board computer display when the ignition is switched on The oil level display segments start to cycle Controls Instruments Mad ait Dr i Oil meas duration 453 min N av al Oil level E Itis best to measure the engine oil level before embarking on a journey if the vehicle has not been driven for an extended period or with the engine at operating temperature
49. Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door lock and opening the door may activate the alarm system within 10 seconds Note On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus the PCM can be used to activate automatic door locking Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instruc tions Automatic relocking If the car is unlocked by remote control and none of the car doors is opened within approx 60 seconds automatic relocking takes place This relocking time can be adapted to your individual requirements 10 seconds 100 seconds by an authorized Porsche dealer Locking conditions Lock car once The doors cannot be opened from the outside Alarm system and passen ger compartment monitoring are switched on If a person or animal remains in the vehicle Quickly lock car twice The doors cannot be opened from the outside The passenger compartment monitoring is switched off Unlocking the door with the inner door handle Any person remaining in the locked car can open the door with the inner door handle 1 Pull inner door handle once to unlock door lock 2 Pullinner door handle again to open door Note Inform any person remaining in the car that the alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened Malfunction of the remote control The remote control may not function correctly due to local radio wave interference The vehicle will then not lock proper
50. Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving conditions warrant it 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 hydroplaning of the tires Always observe speed limits and obey road signs and traffic laws When tired get well off the road stop and take arest Turn the engine off Do not sit in the vehicle with engine idling Please observe the chapter ENGINE EXHAUST on page 9 Controls Instruments When parked always set the parking brake Move the Tiptronic selector lever to P or the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear On hills also turn the front wheels toward the curb When emergency repairs become necessary move the vehicle well off the road Turn on the 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 spilled fuel or other flammable material Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked after every refueling Break in hints for the first 2000 miles 3000 kilometers The following tips will be helpful in obtaining o
51. Warning Risk of injury in an accident Do not drive without the plastic lid mounted 51 197 Closing the convertible top compartment lid A Warning Risk of pinching when closing the convertible top compartment lid Place your hands on the convertible top compartment lid when pushing 1 Stand behind the vehicle 2 Grasp the convertible top compartment lid above the brake light and push forward against resistance which can be felt until it is completely closed A Caution Risk of damage to the convertible top t After emergency operation do not operate the convertible top using the rocker switch Drive slowly to an authorized Porsche dealer in order to have the fault remedied Mobile Roofs Example Mount for 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S Windstop General information The windstop is stowed in a protective bag in the luggage compartment The protective bag is fastened with a Velcro strip in the luggage compartment Mobile Roofs A Caution Risk of damage to the windstop Make sure that the windstop is not damaged by items of luggage or objects in the luggage compartment Do not place any objects on the windstop Do not store any sharp edged objects under the installed windstop Do not damage the windstop during seat adjustment and when folding back the front seat backrests Adjust seat so that the seat backrest does not touch the windstop Do not fold up the rear sea
52. and when closing the convertible top A Warning Risk of damage Donotforce the lid beyond its end position Coup Cabriolet The vanity mirror illumination is switched on automatically when the cover is opened arrow Targa The vanity mirror illumination is switched on automatically when the sliding cover is opened arrow The light is switched off when the sun visor is in its upper or lower end position f Controls Instruments Safety Belts General information A Warning Always make sure your and your passengers safety belts are properly fastened while the vehicle is in motion Failure to follow safety belt warnings may result in serious personal injury or death gt For your and your passengers protection use safety belts at all times while the vehicle is in motion Use appropriate child restraint systems for all small children A Warning Proper wearing of safety belts Safety belts must be positioned on the body as to restrain the upper body and lap from sliding forward Improperly positioned safety belts can cause Serious personal injury or death in case of an accident t The shoulder belt should always rest on your upper body The shoulder belt should never be worn behind your back or under your arm For maximum effectiveness the lap belt should be worn low across the hips Controls Instruments Pregnant women should position the belt as low as
53. are connected to a battery Ensure that tools or conductive jewelry rings chains watch straps do not come into contact with the positive jumper cable or the positive battery post Improper hook up of jumper cables can ruin the alternator A Warning Danger of caustic burns Donotlean over the battery A Warning Danger of gas explosion Improper use of booster battery to start a vehicle may cause an explosion resulting in serious personal injury or death Keep sources of ignition away from the battery e g open flame burning cigarettes or sparking due to cable contact or welding work Adischarged battery can freeze even at 23 F 5 C Before connecting jumper cables a frozen battery must be thawed out Connect jumper cables in the following sequence Always observe the sequence below 1 Connect the positive lead red to the positive terminal of the discharged battery first then connect it to the positive terminal of the donor battery 2 First connect the negative cable black to the negative terminal of the donor battery then connect it to a suitable grounding point on the vehicle with the discharged battery This grounding point must lie as far as possible from the battery For example a solid metal part or the engine block are suitable grounding points If no suitable grounding points are to be found on either vehicle the negative cable must carefully be connected directly to
54. are shifted towards higher or lower engine speed ranges The accelerator position driving speed engine speed longitudinal and lateral acceleration and the road profile all have an influence on the gear changing characteristic Unwanted upward shifts e g before bends are prevented by swiftly releasing the accelerator pedal Depending on lateral acceleration upward changes on bends are not made until the engine speed limit is reached Under braking and depending on the amount of deceleration the Tiptronic changes down earlier For subsequent cornering the right gear is engaged when pressure is applied to the brakes before the bend The bend is taken in the right gear and when you accelerate out of the bend you do not have to shift down Driving off In 2nd gear the vehicle moves off with the throttle only slightly open Move off in 1st gear with the throttle open wider or when the engine is cold Sport mode switched on Please observe the chapter SPORT MODE on page 78 If the Sport mode program is switched on Tiptronic switches to a sporty gear changing map and shortens the shifting periods Deceleration downshifts are commenced earlier Downshifts are already carried out in the case of slight decelera tions even at higher engine speeds Shifting gears on the steering wheel With the rocker switches on the steering wheel you can change temporarily from automatic selection mode D to manual mode M Ex
55. behavior will change particularly in curves With correctly adjusted brakes and a correctly working brake system the pedal travel to the point of brake actuation should be 1 3 16 in to 1 9 16 in or 30 mm to 40 mm Whenever the brake pedal travel exceeds this distance have the brake system checked Brake pedal A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Any obstruction of the brake pedal could increase the stopping distance Always check the movement of the brake pedal before driving and make sure that it is not obstructed by a floor mat or any other object Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding into positions that could interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you nonskid floor mats of the correct size Note In case one of the two brake circuits fails increased pedal travel is required to bring your vehicle to a full stop A Warning To avoid overheating and premature wear of the brakes Before descending a steep grade reduce speed and shift the transmission into a lower gear or driving position to control speed Donot ride the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal when not intending to apply brake pressure Do not hold the pedal down too long or too often This could cause the brakes to get hot and not function properly Brake booster The brake booster assists braking only when
56. braking efficiency and dry the brake discs When doing this take care not to hamper other road users behind you traffic conditions permitting Automatic car washes Please observe the chapter WIPER BLADES onpage 255 Optional add on parts or parts which project beyond the contours of the vehicle may be damaged by design features e g brushes of automatic car washes Maintenance Car Care The following parts are particularly susceptible to damage Convertible top hot wax treatment cannot be used as the wax attacks the convertible top material Windshield wipers always switch them off to prevent them wiping unintentionally in intermittent or sensor operation External antennas always unscrew Roof Transport System always remove completely Rear spoiler Wheels the wider the rim and the lower the tire height the greater the risk of damage High gloss wheels to prevent these from getting scratched do not clean with the wheel cleaning brushes of the car wash Please consult the operator before using automatic car washes Wash and dry by hand all points not reached by acar wash such as door and lid seams or door sills Note Automatic car washes spray water at odd angles and high pressures which are not seen in normal driving Therefore water can sometimes find its way into the passengers compartment during or shortly after the car wash Convertible top Ca
57. cc ccccccesseeeeeees Fuel Recommendations ccccccccessseeceeee Emission Control System How Emission Control Works Fuel Evaporation Control ccccccccessseeeeeee Washer Fluid sssini aosa Power Steering Filters en i oh Manual Transmission Oil Automatic Transmission Fluid 00cc0 254 Wiper Blades ccscseeseeeeees Car Care Instructions Maintenance Car Care Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle A Danger Ignoring the following instructions may cause serious personal injury or death gt The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazardous area If you are not fully familiar with proper repair procedures do not attempt the adjustments described on the following pages This caution also applies to the entire vehicle Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well ventilated area Ensure that there are no open flames in the area of your vehicle at any time when fuel fumes might be present Be especially cautious of such devices such as hot water heaters which ignite a flame intermittently Before working on any part in the engine com partment turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently Hot engine compartment components can burn skin on contact Be alert and cautious around engine at all times while the engine is running If work has to be performed with the engine running always set the parking brake a
58. compartment A double horn signal during locking indicates a If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted the defect in the central locking or alarm system alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes Have the defect remedied at an authorized Additionally the emergency flasher flashes and Porsche dealer the passenger compartment light lightes for approximately five minutes When the alarm is triggered the light emitting diode changes over to double flashes In order not to limit the action range of the passen ger compartment monitoring system Donotfold the front seat backrests forward Deactivating the passenger compartment monitoring system for one locking process If a person or animal remains in the car while it is locked the passenger compartment monitoring system must be switched off t Quickly lock car twice The doors are locked but can be opened from the inside 1 Pull inner door handle once to unlock door lock 2 Pull inner door handle again to open door Note Inform any person remaining in the car that the alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened Controls Instruments A Power window in driver s door B Power window in passenger s door C Cabriolet Switching button for front rear power windows Power Windows Readiness for operation of power windows When the ignition is switched on engine switched on or off or with doors closed and ignition key withdraw
59. dust which settles on the windshield and windows contains particles of tire rubber and oil residue The interior trim and upholstery release particles particularly in strong sunlight which collect on the insides of the windows These deposits are augmented by impurities in the air which enters the car through the fresh air vents gt Clean all windows regularly inside and outside with Porsche window cleaner Ifyou use achamois leather for the windows do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise pick up a certain amount of preservative or polish and could smear the windows and thus impair vision t Remove dead insects with Porsche insect remover Note Door windows feature a water repellent hydropho bic coating which prevents soiling of the windows This coating is subject to natural wear and can be renewed t Consult an authorized Porsche dealer Wiper blades Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital for a clear view Replace the wiper blades twice per year before and after the cold season or whenever wiper performance deteriorates gt Periodically clean the wiper blades with Porsche window cleaner especially after the vehicle has been washed in a car wash If they are very dirty e g with insect remains they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth Undercoating As itis not possible to exclude the risk of damage to this protective coating in day to day driving itis advisable to h
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61. fuel Depending on whether a car is driven fast or slowly or whether the engine is cold or hot some of the fuel hydrocarbons may not be burned completely but may be discharged into the engine crankcase or exhaust system Additional hydrocarbons may enter the atmosphere through evaporation of fuel from the fuel tank These hydrocarbons HC when released into the air contribute to undesirable pollution In addition carbon monoxide CO and oxides of nitrogen NOx contribute to engine emissions They too are formed during the combustion process and discharged into the exhaust system To reduce these pollutants your Porsche is equipped with a precisely calibrated fuel injection system to assure a finely balanced air fuel mixture under all operating conditions Oxygen sensor The oxygen sensor installed in the exhaust pipe continuously senses the oxygen content of the exhaust and signals the information to an electronic control unit The control unit corrects the air fuel ratio so the engine always receives an accurately metered air fuel mixture Maintenance Car Care Crankcase ventilation Through crankcase ventilation undesirable emissions from the engine crankcase are not permitted to reach the outside atmosphere These emissions are recirculated from the crankcase to the air intake system From here the emissions mix with the intake air and are later burned in the engine Catalytic converters The catalytic con
62. have reached the wear limit if the brake circuit division is defective Additionally a warning is displayed by the on board computer Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 Controls Instruments On Board Computer BC Display field The display field is beneath the tachometer Readiness for operation With ignition switched on with engine running Controls Instruments 52 000 Operation controls It is not possible to describe all details of the on board computer functions in this Owner s Manual However the examples will quickly familiarize you with the operational principle and help you to navigate through the menu structure You can restore the factory default settings at any time by using the SET menu Operating lever Function The on board computer is operated with the lower left lever on the steering column Selecting functions of the on board computer Push lever up 3 or down 4 Confirming selection Enter Push the lever forward 1 Moving back one or several selection levels Pull the lever back 2 once or several times or gt H Select the arrow on the on board computer display with the operating lever and push the operating lever forward 1 Note You can always return to the basic menu by pulling the operating lever several times A Digital speedometer B Central display C Bottom dis
63. impaired we recommend having the brake system checked by experts at an authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Brake system function Your Porsche is equipped with a power assisted hydraulic dual circuit brake system with disc brakes at the front and rear Both circuits function independently One brake circuit operates the front and the other operates the rear If one brake circuit has failed the other will still operate However you will notice an increased pedal travel when you apply the brakes Failure of one brake circuit will cause the stopping distance to increase A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death In the unlikely event of hydraulic failure of one brake circuit t Push the brake pedal down firmly and hold it in that position A mechanical linkage activates the second circuit and you will be able to bring the vehicle to a stop After bringing your vehicle to a complete stop avoid driving the vehicle and instead have it towed to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer for repair BRAKE Brake warning light USA Brake warning light Canada If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer go on while driving the brake fluid level may be too low or if the brake pedal travel has increased one of the two brake circuits may have failed A greater braking pressure will be required stopping distances will be longer and the braking
64. its The convertible top lock with the locking hook is highest position fitted on the convertible top Perform the work on the convertible top lock when standing on the right hand side of the vehicle l Mobile Roofs CHETS Extending the locking hook H Pull the plastic lid J down on the front corners Push the lid carefully to the rear and take it off Take the Allen key K out of the oddments tray 5 Pull the convertible top all the way forward to between the front seats the windshield Insert the Allen key K into the opening L and s H HY i turn in the direction of arrow open until Locking the locking hook H in the marked resistance can be felt The locking windscreen frame hook H is now extended When locking the convertible top make Pull out the Allen key K sure that the locking hook engages in the windshield frame Pull the convertible top to the windshield frame if necessary The centering journals M must be retracted into the mounting in the windshield frame Mobile Roofs LLES N Insert the Allen key again Turn in the direction of arrow close until you can feel marked resistance and the convertible top is complete ly locked Remove the Allen key Mobile Roofs Mounting the plastic lid Push the plastic lid over the convertible top locking mechanism from behind The lid must engage centred in the guide N Push the lid upwards at its front edge and engage A
65. negative ground wire first and then the positive cable danger of short circuit 5 Unscrew fastening screw B Remove battery Installing the battery 1 Put battery in and push it all the way to the stop 2 Screw in fastening screw B A Danger Risk of short circuit and explosion resulting in serious personal injury or death Important connect the positive cable first and then the negative ground wire 3 Important connect the positive cable first and then the negative ground wire risk of short circuit Push on central vent hose C 5 Fit plastic lid Lock turn locks A Note gt Please dispose of batteries in compliance with any and all government regulations WS On Replacing the remote control battery The battery should be changed when the range of the radio remote control becomes smaller or when the light emitting diode no longer flashes when the remote control is operated 1 Using your finger nail or a small screwdriver carefully lift off the cover of the key grip arrow 2 Replace the battery paying attention to the polarity Replacement battery Lithium CR 2032 3 volts 3 Replace the cover and press together firmly Please observe the disposal instructions for batteries Practical Tips Emergency Service Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables General information If the battery is discharged e g in winter or after the car has been par
66. no data on such combinations Porsche cannot stand behind the safety or durability of these aftermarket combinations 911 Carrera S Summer tires 19 inch only Vehicle Identification Technical Data A Danger Installation of sizes not authorized by Porsche may have a dangerous effect on the driving stability and could result in serious personal injury or death Before mounting new tires check with your Porsche dealer about the current release status Vehicle Identification Technical Data Tires Rims Tracks 911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S Tire Rim Rim offset Track Summer tires front 235 40 ZR 18 91Y 8Jx18H2 57mm 58 6 in 1488 mm rear 295 35 ZR 18 99Y 11Jx18H2 51mm 60 9 in 1548 mm or front 235 35 ZR 19 87Y 8Jx19H2 57mm 58 6 in 1488 mm rear 305 30 ZR 19 102Y XL 11Jx19H2 51mm 60 9 in 1548 mm or front 235 35 ZR 19 87Y 8 5Jx19H2 55mm 58 7 in 1492 mm rear 305 30 ZR 19 102Y XL 11 5 Jx 19H2 67mm 61 0 in 1550 mm Snow tires front 235 40R1891VM S 8Jx18H2 57mm 58 6 in 1488 mm rear 295 35 R 18 99V M S 11Jx18H2 51mm 60 9 in 1548 mm or front 235 35 R 19 87V M S 8Jx19H2 57 mm 58 6 in 1488 mm rear 295 30 R 19 100V XL M S 11Jx19H2 51mm 60 9 in 1548 mm The load capacity coefficient e g 91 and maximum speed code letter e g Y are minimum requirements Snow chains Can be mounted only on the rear wheels maximum speed 30 mph 50 km h Use only Porsche authorized fine l
67. of the cleaning agent Open cap of the washer fluid reservoir arrow Top up washer fluid and close cap properly Donotuse engine coolant anti freeze or any other solution that can damage the car s paint in the washer reservoir Warning light If less than 0 52 quarts 0 5 liter remains a warning message appears on the on board computer t Add washer fluid Power Steering General information Power steering is assisted by hydraulic auxiliary forces The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment Note The flow noise heard at full steering lock is design related and does not indicate a defect in the steering system A Warning Risk of accident resulting in serious personal injury or death When the engine is stopped e g when being towed or the hydraulic system fails there is no assistance for steering Therefore substantially more force will have to be exerted in order to steer gt Exercise great care when being towed Have the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer Checking hydraulic fluid gt Please observe the chapter EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE on page 232 gt Onlyuse hydraulic fluid authorized by Porsche Please observe the chapter CAPACITIES on page 335 Check the fluid level with the engine stopped and cold approximately 68 F 20 C 1 Open the engine compartment lid 2 Open the
68. on plastic cover of the front hardtop lock Mobile Roofs Targa General information This roof type is equipped with the following special features Roller blind Sliding glass roof Glass rear hatch A Warning Risk of injury when operating all components of the Targa roof especially when closing the sliding glass roof Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the roof components are actuated Always withdraw the ignition key when Roller blind leaving the vehicle Uninformed persons e g 5 children could injure themselves by operating Readiness for operation the sliding glass roof the roller blind or the With the ignition switched on engine on or off glass rear hatch or Incase of danger release the button imme When door is closed and ignition key with diately and operate the sliding glass roof or drawn but only until door is first opened roller blind in the opposite direction The roller blind can be operated independently of the sliding glass roof position Mobile Roofs A Warning Risk of injury and damage t Before operating the roller blind ensure that there are no persons or objects in the range of movement Opening the roller blind to the desired position Pullthe rocker switch to the first stage 1 and hold it until the roller blind has reached the desired position Opening the roller blind fully one touch operation Tap the rocker switch to
69. or the mirror is fully unfolded Push mirror towards the door window and continue to hold it high spring force Swivel the locking lever up to the stop and slowly let go of the mirror Unfolding door mirrors Push mirror towards the door window and continue to hold it high spring force The locking lever disengages automatically Move mirror back to unfolded position by hand Do not let go of the mirror beforehand A BC A Sensor B Switch for automatic anti glare operation C Light emitting diode Automatic anti glare interior mirror and door mirror Function Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior mirror measure the incident light The mirrors automatically change to anti glare position or revert to their normal state depending on the light intensity When reverse gear is selected automatic anti glare operation is switched off Controls Instruments Note A Warning The incident light in the area of the sensors A must not be restricted e g by stickers on the Risk of damage to the paintwork leather windshield and plastic parts Electrolyte fluid can be removed only while it is still wet Switching off the automatic anti glare Clean the affected parts with water operation gt Press switch B Light emitting diode C goes out Switching on the automatic anti glare operation gt Press switch B Light emitting diode C lights up A Warning Risk of injury Electro
70. passenger s seat can result in serious personal injury or death to the child from an airbag deployment To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an accident Porsche strongly recommends Please observe the chapter PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP on page 54 gt Please observe the chapter CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS on page 57 Note The key switch for switching off the passenger s airbag and the LATCH attachment bracket are not installed at the factory They can be retrofitted Please see your authorized Porsche dealer A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death to the child gt Follow all child restraint instructions and warnings in this manual When using an infant or child restraint system be sure to follow all manufacturer s instruc tions on installation and use Infants and small children should never be held on the lap nor should they share a safety belt with another occupant while the vehicle is in motion Children too big for child restraint systems should use regular safety belts A shoulder belt can be used providing it does not cross the face or the neck of the child Choose a child restraint system according to the age and size of the child Child restraint systems that are damaged or have been heavily stressed in an accident must be replaced immediately Do not affix things to child restraint systems or cover it with other materials
71. possible across the pelvis Make sure it is not pressing against the abdomen Belts should not be worn twisted Donotwear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eye glasses pens keys etc as these may cause injury gt Several layers of heavy clothing may interfere with proper positioning of belts Belts must not rub against sharp objects or damage may occur to the belt t Two occupants should never share the same belt at the same time A Warning Care and maintenance Keep belt buckles free of any obstruction that may prevent a secure locking Belts that have been subjected to excessive stretch forces in an accident must be inspect ed or replaced to ensure their continued effec tiveness in restraining you The same applies to belt tensioner systems which have been triggered In addition the anchor points of the belts should be checked If safety belts do not work properly see your authorized Porsche dealer immediately Ifthe belts show damage to webbing bind ings buckles or retractors they should be replaced to ensure safe operation Do not modify or disassemble the safety belts in your vehicle t The belts must be kept clean or the retractors may not work properly Please observe the chapter CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS on page 257 Never bleach or dye safety belts gt Donotallow safety belts to retract until they are completely dry aft
72. prior to having your vehicle modified Automatic deactivation of the front passenger s airbags A Danger The use of a child restraint system in the front passenger s seat can result in serious personal injury or death to the child from an airbag deployment Please observe the chapter PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP on page 54 Before transporting a child on the passenger s seat Please observe the chapter CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS on page 57 When an up to one year old child is seated in the child restraint system the front airbag is automatically deactivated on the passenger s side A PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp When an adult is seated in the front seat the front airbag remains active on the passenger s side Note on operation t Although not desired it can occur in the case of heavier children that the passenger s airbags remain active or in the case of very light adults or young persons that the passenger s airbag is deactivated The condition of the passenger s airbag system is shown by the indicator lamp A fin doubt Controls Instruments Please observe the chapter PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP on page 54 Please observe the chapter KEY OPERATED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE on page 55 Please observe the chapter CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS on page 57 Please observe the chapter LATCH SYSTEM
73. reactions Ferraria effect when the driver releases the accelerator pedal or brakes on bends This compensation functions up to the maximum lateral acceleration PSM actively stabilizes the vehicle during dynamic driving maneuvers e g rapid steering movements during lane changes or on alternating curves Improved braking stability in curves and on different or varying road surfaces Itimproves the braking functions and shortens the stopping distance if emergency braking is needed only vehicles with four wheel drive Readiness for operation PSM is switched on automatically every time you start the engine Function Sensors at the wheels brakes steering system and engine continuously measure Speed Direction of travel steering angle Lateral acceleration Rate of turn about the vertical axis PSM uses these values to determine the direction of travel desired by the driver PSM intervenes and corrects the course if the actual direction of motion deviates from the desired course steering wheel position It brakes individual wheels as needed In addition the engine power may be manipulated in order to stabilize the vehicle The events below inform the driver of PSM control operations and warn him to adapt her his driving style to the road conditions The multi functional information light on the instrument panel flashes Hydraulic noises can be heard The vehicle decelerates a
74. remove and recharge the battery every 2 3 weeks Do not fast charge the battery Please observe the chapter BATTERY on page 295 Vehicle interior The interior must be dry especially in the area of the floor carpets The use of drying agents Silica Gel is recommended in vehicles with leather interior and in areas with high humidity The recommended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1 1 Ibs 500 grams each placed on the floor carpets Windows doors and lids must be closed The air vents should be opened Maintenance Car Care Practical Tips Emergency Service Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your V RICI Gc cst soee a e heed Tires Wheels 0000 Loading Information Flat Tier eesi asasaran Lifting the vehicle Wheel Bolts cceceee Spacers eceresceres ceeds ceesees Changing a wheel Electrical System Battery see cre EATA E Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables 300 Lights Replacing Bulbs c ccssessseeesees 302 Headlights Tall Lights esa acnecnconrannarcaiianiat Additional brake lights cccscccssesesreeeeees 313 License Plate Light ccsccsecseesseeeseees 314 Luggage Compartment Engine Compartment Footwell Light siisii Door Guard Curb Light cc ccccccssseeeeeees Interior Light Reading Lights Adjusting Headlights cccsccssseessseeeees TOWING cath E ETTE Practical Tips Emergency Service
75. sensor for instrument illumination 16 Airbag warning light 17 Emission control warning light Check Engine 18 Central warning light 19 On board computer display 20 Porsche Stability Management Multifunctional PSM light 21 Brake warning light 22 Safety belt warning light 23 Tiptronic indicator 24 Clock and outside temperature display 25 Adjustment button for clock When the ignition is switched on the warning lights light up for a lamp check Note Warnings that have been given are stored in the appropriate control unit memory and can be read out at an authorized Porsche dealer This information can help to warn you about situations which may be hazardous to you or your car Note Warnings that have been given are stored in the appropriate control unit memory and can be read out at an authorized Porsche dealer This information can help to warn you about situations which may be hazardous to you or your car Controls Instruments 12 13 141516 1718 192021 22 23 24 25 OA lt Controls Instruments sf Engine oil temperature Indication The engine oil temperature is indicated in the left instrument Controls Instruments 9 5 A Adjustment button for instrument illumina tion and trip counter Automatic Speed Control Indicator light Indication Indicates automatic speed control readiness 96 Controls Instruments Instrument Illumination Function The illu
76. side airbag is not obstructed in the event of an accident Controls Instruments Central Locking General information regarding central locking This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modification could void the user s authority to operate the equipment A Warning Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Porsche could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Controls Instruments Please observe the chapter LOAD SWITCH OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS on page 293 Please observe the chapter SEAT MEMORY onpage 41 Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally unlocked or locked with the remote control The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver s door is not completely closed A short signal from the alarm horn will draw your attention to the fact that the following components are not completely closed when you try to lock the vehicle Passenger s door Luggage compartment lid Engine compartment lid Glass rear hatch Targa Glove compartment
77. sliding roof closes to its end position Stop it in any position by touching any button Lifting the lifting sliding roof C gt Press center of rocker switch C until lift ing sliding roof reaches the desired position One touch operation gt Touch the rocker switch C in the center Lifting sliding roof opens to its end position Touch button again to stop in any position Lowering the lifting sliding roof B gt Press front of rocker switch B until lifting slid ing roof reaches the desired position Emergency operation Checking electrical fuses A Warning Risk of serious personal injury and damage to the lifting sliding roof during emergency operation gt Donotoperate the lifting sliding roof with the rocker switch during and after emergency operation Before using emergency operation please check whether defective fuses are the cause of the malfunction Please observe the chapter ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on page 292 Mobile Roofs Closing the sliding roof 1 Carefully unclip both covers A with a screwdriv er If the car is equipped with HomeLink the Home Link buttons must be carefully unclipped instead of the covers Unscrew the two screws B Mobile Roofs Fold down the cover of the lifting sliding roof drive at the rear Remove the Allen key arrow from its holder Insert the Allen key into the drive axle Press the Allen key into the drive axle keep it pressed and tur
78. the corresponding key was used to switch on the ignition If no seat position has been assigned to a remote control the key button will not work Note on operation Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted immediately t by switching on the ignition t by pressing the central locking button t by pressing any memory or seat adjustment button Clearing the stored seat position 1 Switch the ignition on with the desired car key 2 Press memory button twice and key button 1 once consecutively A Seat heating left B Seat heating right Heated Seats Switching on Readiness for operation Two stage seat heating is ready for operation when the ignition is on High heating power Press button Both light emitting diodes in the button light up Low heating power Press the rocker switch symbol again One light emitting diode in the button lights up Switching off gt Press button Light emitting diodes go out Controls Instruments Cabriolet Donotfold up the rear seat backrests with the windstop installed Rear Seat Backrests Folding forward Extra storage space is gained by folding the rear seat backrests forward Pull lever forward and fold the backrest forward Folding back Tilt the backrest back until you feel it click into place When doing so make sure that the seat belt is properly routed see figure Controls Instruments Steering Wheel Adjustment
79. the first stage 1 The roller blind moves to its final position Touch the rocker switch again to stop in any position Closing the roller blind to the desired position Push the rocker switch to the first stage 2 and hold it until the roller blind has reached the desired position Closing the roller blind fully one touch operation Tap the rocker switch to the first stage 2 The roller blind moves to its final position Touch the rocker switch again to stop in any position Sliding glass roof Readiness for operation With ignition switched on engine on or off or When door is closed and ignition key with drawn but only until door is first opened The glass rear hatch must be closed Opening sliding glass roof A Warning Risk of injury and damage gt Before opening the sliding glass roof ensure that there are no persons or objects in the range of movement Pull the rocker switch to the second stage 3 and hold it until the sliding glass roof has reached the desired position Closing the sliding glass roof A Warning Risk of injury and damage gt Before closing the sliding glass roof ensure that there are no persons or objects in the range of movement Push the rocker switch to the second stage 4 and hold it until the sliding glass roof has reached the desired position Mobile Roofs Closing glass rear hatch A Warning Risk of pinching The glass rear h
80. the frequency of the oil change intervals should be greater If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed climatic conditions are warm and the load is high the oil should be checked more frequently as driving conditions will determine the rate of oil consumption The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts Therefore the engine oil should be checked regularly and kept at the required level Make it a habit to have the engine oil level checked at every refueling The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level indicator The oil pressure warning light indicates serious engine damage may be occuring when lit if engine rpm is above idle speed Maintenance Car Care Engine Oil Level Checking the oil level Please observe the chapter EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE on page 232 Regularly check the oil level using the on board computer after the vehicle is refuelled Please observe the chapter OIL DISPLAY AND MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL on page 136 The difference between the minimum and max imum marks on the segment display is approx 1 2 liters Each segment of the display corre sponds to approx 0 4 liter Topping off engine oil A Warning Risk of burning from hot parts in engine compartment Risk of injury by rotating parts The engine compartment blower on the engine compartment lid can start up ev
81. the tire has dropped by more than 6 psi 0 4 bar This significant pressure loss is a danger to road safety tit ba bd t When the tire pressure warning has appeared on the on board computer stop immediately at a Suitable location Check the tire for signs of damage If necessary fill in tire sealant and set the correct tire pressure This tire pressure warning appears when driving and can be deactivated The tire pressure warning light in the instrument panel goes out when the tire pressure has been corrected System learning The Tire Pressure Monitoring begins to learn the wheels after a wheel change wheel transmitter replacement or update of the tire settings During Controls Instruments this process the Tire Pressure Monitoring recog nizes the tires and their locations The on board computer displayes the message TPC inactive system learning The Tire Pressure Monitoring requires a certain amount of time to learn the wheels During this time the current tire pressures are not available on the on board computer The display of the Tire pressure function of the on board computer shows lines The required pressures for cold tires at 68 F 20 C are indicated in the Info pressure display in the Tire pressure menu Tire pressure warnings are issued without tire pressure and position information figure as soon as the vehicle s own wheels have been detected and the tire pressure
82. the user s authority to operate this equipment The alarm system and passenger compartment monitoring system are switched on when the doors are locked with the key or remote control Please observe the chapter CENTRAL LOCKING on page 26 Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door lock and opening the door may activate the alarm system within 10 seconds Switching off the alarm system if it is triggered accidentally t Unlock the vehicle with the remote control The alarm system and passenger compartment monitoring system are switched off automatically when the doors are unlocked Cabriolet Targa The passenger compartment monitoring system is always switched off when the convertible top or sliding glass roof is open Function indication If the alarm system is activated light emitting diode A in the central locking switch flashes If after locking the light emitting diode does not flash or after ten seconds it emits double flashes then not all alarm contacts are closed Additionally a brief horn signal sounds When the doors are unlocked the alarm system and passenger compartment monitoring system are switched off and the light emitting diode goes off When the alarm is armed the following areas are monitored Doors Luggage compartment lid Engine compartment lid Convertible top lock Cabriolet Glass rear hatch Targa Glove compartment Fault indication Passenger
83. the vehicle properly who uses driving skills wisely and always drives within her his own capabilities and the level of familiarity with the vehicle You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to perform most of the checks listed on the following pages If in doubt have these checks performed by your authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Before driving off Check the following items first Turn the engine off before you attempt any checks or repairs on the vehicle Be sure the tires are inflated correctly Check tires 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 refueling Check all fluid levels such as windshield washer and brake fluid levels Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and cranks the engine properly Check all doors and lids for proper operation and latch them properly Check and if necessary replace worn or cracked wiper blades See that all windows are clear and unobstruct ed Check air intake slots and area between luggage compartment lid and windshield Ensure that these areas are free of snow and ice so the heater and the windshield wipers work properly Controls Instruments If a child will be riding in the vehicle check child seat child seat restraint system to ensure that restraints are properly adjuste
84. to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Production Whether in production or repair Porsche always relies on environmentally friendly technology An example of this is the water based paint used in our painting installations Water base paints and new painting methods reduce solvent emissions by 70 per cent The water used in the painting installation is re circulated Waste water leaves the Porsche factory only after being appropriately treated Awaste management system has been introduced to reduce the amount of waste while simultaneous ly increasing the recycling rate Environmentally friendly vehicles Modern environmental technology ensures compliance with all emission laws applicable worldwide These have the following advantages Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic converters ensures low emissions even in short trip operation Reliable operation and good emission control over along useful life Please observe the chapter FUEL ECONOMY on page 242 Recycling for a Porsche this is virtually an academic question More than two thirds of all Porsches ever built are still running Just in case recycling is ever necessary we take the following precautionary measure
85. to speed limits and bear this identification Inscription on light alloy wheels Maintenance note Protect the valve inserts against soiling with valve caps Use only plastic valve caps Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss of air 51 15 Rim width in inches Rim flange contour code letter Symbol for drop center rim Rim diameter in inches Double hump Rim offset in mm amooo Note on operation The rim width in inches A and the rim offset F are visible from the outside This information can be found near the tire valve Practical Tips Emergency Service Loading Information Definitions The Curb weight actual weight of your vehicle vehicle weight including standard and optional equipment fluids and emergency tools This weight does not include passengers and cargo The Gross Vehicle Weight is sum of the curb weight and the weight of passengers and cargo combined The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maxi mum total weight of vehicle passengers luggage and optional equipment The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load limit for the front or the rear axle This information is located on the safety compliance sticker located in the driver s side door jamb For determining the compatibility of the tire and vehicle load capabilities Please observe the chapter TECHNICAL DATA on page 328 The load capacity coefficient e g 100 is a minimum requirement
86. up when unlocking handle A is operated t Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning lights light up Check the luggage compartment t Close the lid Function with vehicle stationary If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with unlocking handle A the lid can be opened from the inside immediately Function with vehicle in motion If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with unlocking handle A when a speed of 2 mph 3 km h is exceeded the warning message in the on board computer lights up At the same time the lid is unlocked and the latch striker pops into the catch hook position A Danger Risk of accident If the warning message in the on board computer lights up when the vehicle is in motion the lid may impact in front of the windshield and can tear off You can lose control of the vehicle and serious personal injury or death may result Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning message lights up Check the luggage compartment Close the lid Note The lid cannot be opened from the inside if the battery is disconnected or empty Safety reasons require that you unscrew the latch striker of the lid lock if you plan to put the vehicle out of operation for an extended period Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer They will advise you about the necessary meas ures Fire Extinguisher Taking out fire extinguisher In cars equipped with a fire extinguisher the exti
87. upwards to the first stage until the window has reached the desired position One touch operation Press the rocker switch upwards or down wards to the second stage Window moves to its final position Press again to stop the win dow in the desired position Coup Targa One touch operation for closing the passenger s window is available once the window is approxi mately half way closed Anti crushing protection If a side window is blocked during closing it will stop and open again by about an inch A Warning Risk of serious personal injuries If the rocker switch is pressed again within 10 seconds of the window being blocked the window will close with its full closing force Anti crushing protection is disabled Once the anti crushing protection acts to stop the window and opens it slightly do not press the rocker switch again within 10 seconds without checking to make sure that nothing is blocking the path of the window The window will close with full closing force One touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds after blockage of a side window Automatic window lowering Please observe the chapter DOORS on page 25 Please observe the chapter CONVERTIBLE TOP on page 204 Storing end position of the windows If the battery is disconnected and reconnected the windows will not be raised automatically when the door is closed 1 Close the windows with the rocker switch once
88. warning light has gone out Position and pressure information is displayed as soon as the Tire Pressure Monitoring has assigned the wheels identified as belonging to the vehicle to the correct wheel positions The wheel learning process takes place exclusively when the vehicle is being driven Manually check the tire pressure at all wheels and correct the tire pressure to the required value Controls Instruments Changing a wheel and replacing tires New wheels must be fitted with radio transmit ters for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Before tires are changed the battery charge state of the wheel transmitters should be checked at an authorized Porsche dealer t Switch the ignition off when changing a wheel The tire settings on the on board computer must be updated after changing a wheel A message appears if the characteristics of the new tires do not agree with the on board computer settings t Update the on board computer settings when the vehicle is stationary the next time dy Warning light The warning light in the speedometer lights up When a loss in pressure has been detected Ifthe Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty When learning newly mounted wheels wheel sensors as long as the vehicle s own wheels have not yet been recognized The tire pressure warning light in the instrument panel goes out only when the cause of the fault has been rectified No monitoring In the event of faults the
89. 2 Press the rocker switch upwards again to store the end position of the windows in the control unit Controls Instruments Mirrors Inside mirror When the mirror is being adjusted the anti glare lever must point forward Basic position lever forward Anti glare position lever back Controls Instruments Door mirrors Function Before driving the vehicle adjust the outside and inside mirrors Itis important for safe driving that you have clear unobstructed vision to the rear A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Do not put anything on or near the windows or the mirrors that may interfere with the driver s vision Adjusting 1 Switch on ignition 2 Byturning the control switch A select the driver s side or the passenger s side 3 Move the door mirror glasses in the appropri ate direction by tilting the control switch If the electrical adjustment facility fails t Adjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face Automatically swivelling down mirror on the passenger s side Please observe the chapter PARKING AIDS on page 64 Please observe the chapter SEAT MEMORY onpage 41 Folding in door mirrors A Warning Danger of injury to fingers if the mirror accidentally flips back when being folded in Exercise extreme caution when folding in mirror by hand Do not let go of the mirror before the locking lever is locked
90. 292 Cigarette Lighter A Warning Danger of fire and burning The cigarette lighter is ready for use regardless of the ignition lock position Never leave unsupervised children in the car Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter gt Hold the lighter by the knob only Controls Instruments Cupholder Holder for drinks cans and cups Keep the cupholder closed while driving A Warning Risk of scalding or damage due to spilling drinks Only use beverage containers which fit Never put overfull containers in the cupholder Never use hot drinks Extending cupholder t Press the symbol for the respective cupholder Press the panel The panel opens Close panel in the middle The cupholders can be pulled out to hold larger containers 1 7 0 Controls Instruments Pulling cupholder out Pull out holder arrow Insert container Carefully slide holder inwards to adjust it to the container size Closing cupholder t Push cupholder drawer in t Open panel in the middle Close and engage the cupholder t Close panel in the middle Controls Instruments 1 7 1 Storage in the Passenger Compartment Additional storage possibilities A Warning Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may come loose during braking rapid directional changes or in an accident and cause serious personal injury or death gt gt Do not transport any hea
91. 34 Screw valve cap onto the tire valve Check the tire pressure after driving for around 10 minutes If the tire pressure is less than 22 psi 1 5 bar do not continue driving If a value of more than 22 psi 1 5 bar is indicated correct the pressure to the prescribed value Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer Care Instructions gt After drying any sealant that emerges can be peeled off like a film A Warning Risk of accident resulting in serious personal injury or death gt gt Have the tire replaced by an authorized Porsche dealer immediately Avoid hard acceleration and high cornering speeds Do not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph 80 km h Please always observe the safety and oper ating instructions which can be found in the separate operating instructions for the sealant and on the compressor A _ Frontjacking point Lifting the vehicle Lifting the vehicle with a lifting platform or garage lift The car must be raised only at the illustrated jacking points Practical Tips Emergency Service rol 4 gt Donot damage any sensitive components in the vicinity of the jacking points CTER Platform lift Before the car is driven on to a lifting platform it must be ensured that there is enough space between the lifting platform and the vehicle Garage lift A garage lift may be used only at the illustrated jacking points B Rear jacking point
92. 4 The doors do not lock automatically Note Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with the central locking button or opened by pulling on the inside door handle twice On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus the PCM can be used to activate automatic door locking Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instruc tions A Warning In an emergency situation where you need to exit the car through an automatically locked door remember the following procedure to open the door t gt Unlock the doors by pressing the central locking button or pull the inside door handle twice to open the door Controls Instruments A Light emitting diode for alarm system Alarm System Passenger Compartment Monitoring Readiness for operation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and Controls Instruments 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modification could void the user s authority to operate the equipment A Warning t Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Porsche could void
93. 5 0 seconds 5 3 seconds Manual transmission increased performance version 187 mph 300 km h 4 4 seconds 4 6 seconds Manual transmission increased performance version 184 mph 296 km h 4 4 seconds 4 6 seconds Tiptronic S increased performance version 183 mph 294 km h 4 8 seconds 5 1 seconds Tiptronic S increased performance version 180 mph 290 km h 4 8 seconds 5 1 seconds Vehicle Identification Technical Data Driving Performance Cabriolet Targa At DIN empty weight and half load without performance inhibiting extra equipment 911 Carrera Top track speed Acceleration 0 60 mph Acceleration 0 100 km h 62 mph 911 Carrera S Top track speed Acceleration 0 60 mph Acceleration 0 100 km h 62 mph 911 Carrera 4 911 Targa 4 Top track speed Acceleration 0 60 mph Acceleration 0 100 km h 62 mph 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4S Top track speed Acceleration 0 60 mph Acceleration 0 100 km h 62 mph Manual transmission 177 mph 285 km h 5 0 seconds 5 2 seconds Manual transmission 182 mph 293 km h 4 7 seconds 4 9 seconds Manual transmission 174 mph 280 km h 5 1 seconds 5 3 seconds Manual transmission 179 mph 288 km h 4 7 seconds 4 9 seconds Vehicle Identification Technical Data Tiptronic S 174 mph 280 km h 5 4 seconds 5 7 seconds Tiptronic S 177 mph 285 km h 5 1 seconds 5 4 seconds Tiptronic S 171 m
94. 5 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg D The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less Vehicle Identification Technical Data Tiptronic S 3417 Ibs to 3583 Ibs 1550 kg to 1625 kg 4288 lbs 1945 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Tiptronic S 3472 Ibs to 3616 lbs 1575 kg to 1640 kg 4321 lbs 1960 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Driving Performance Coup At DIN empty weight and half load without performance inhibiting extra equipment 911 Carrera Top track speed Acceleration 0 60 mph Acceleration 0 100 km h 62 mph 911 CarreraS Top track speed Acceleration 0 60 mph Acceleration 0 100 km h 62 mph 911 Carrera 4 Top track speed Acceleration 0 60 mph Acceleration 0 100 km h 62 mph 911 Carrera 4S Top track speed Acceleration 0 60 mph Acceleration 0 100 km h 62 mph Manual transmission 177 mph 285 km h 4 8 seconds 5 0 seconds Manual transmission 182 mph 293 km h 4 6 seconds 4 8 seconds Manual transmission 174 mph 280 km h 4 9 seconds 5 1 seconds Manual transmission 179 mph 288 km h 4 6 seconds 4 8 seconds Tiptronic S 174 mph 280 km h 5 2 seconds 5 5 seconds Tiptronic S 177 mph 285 km h 5 0 seconds 5 3 seconds Tiptronic S 171 mph 275 km h 5 3 seconds 5 6 seconds Tiptronic S 174 mph 280 km h
95. AFETY BELTS on page 48 The front airbags are located under the padded steering wheel panel on the driver s side and on the passenger s side in the dashboard The side airbags for the front seats are installed on the side in the seat backrests The head airbags are installed in the door linings A Danger To provide optimal occupant protection air bags must inflate at very high speed If you are not wearing your safety belt or are too close to the airbag when itis deployed inflat ing airbags can result in serious personal inju ry or death Improper handling of the weight sensing system can unintentionally impair switching the passenger s airbag off and on Make sure there are no people animals or objects between the driver or passenger and the area into which the airbag inflates Sit back as far from the dashboard or steering wheel as is practical while still maintaining full vehicle control Always hold the steering wheel by the outer rim Never rest your hands on the airbag panel Always fasten seat belts because triggering of the airbag system depends on the force and angle of impact Do not transport heavy objects on or in front of the passenger s seat These could impair the function of the airbag the seat belts and weight sensing gt Donothang objects e g jackets coats coat hangers over the backrest Always keep the lid of the door storage com partment closed Objects must not protrud
96. INDOWS on page 33 Ignition key ignition lock gt Donotinsert the ignition key into the ignition lock if the vehicle battery is discharged The ignition key can no longer be removed The key cannot be removed until the vehicle electrical system is supplied with power again Please observe the chapter EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPART MENT LID on page 294 Please observe the chapter EMERGENCY STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES on page 300 Removing the battery The required tool is in the tool kit The battery is located in the luggage compartment under a black plastic lid A Warning Risk of damage to alternator and electronic control units Donotdisconnect the battery while the engine is running This also applies to cars equipped with a battery main switch Never drive the car with a disconnected battery A Warning Risk of caustic burns from escaping acid Keep vent caps on to avoid spillage gt Donottiltthe battery when removing and installing it Practical Tips Emergency Service 1 Switch off engine and all electrical loads 2 Open turn locks A Remove plastic lid 3 Pull off central vent hose C A Danger Risk of short circuit and explosion resulting in serious personal injury or death gt Important disconnect the negative ground wire first and then the positive cable Practical Tips Emergency Service 4 Important disconnect the
97. L on page 235 approx 8 45 U S gallons 32 liters approx 3 1 quarts 2 9 liters transmission oil approx 9 5 quarts 9 0 liters ATF approx 1 3 quarts 1 2 liter 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S approx 16 9 U S gallons 64 liters 911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S approx 17 7 U S gallons 67 liters Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON 93 CLC or AKI Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available Be assured that your vehicle will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON 90 CLC or AKI since the engine s Electronic Octane knock control will adapt the ignition timing if necessary approx 1 35 quarts 1 27 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S or Pentosin CHF 202 0 48 quarts 0 45 liters use only Original Porsche brake fluid approx 2 6 quarts 2 5 liters without headlight washer approx 6 3 quarts 6 0 liters with headlight washer Vehicle Identification Technical Data Weights Coup 911 Carrera Manual transmission Empty weight depending on equipment 3075 Ibs to 3296 lbs 1395 kg to 1495 kg Maximum gross weight 3990 Ibs 1810 kg Maximum axle load front 1709 Ibs 775 kg Maximum axle load rear 2601 Ibs 1180 kg Maximum useful load Roof Tran
98. NO stopwatch Average Consumption 0 ccceeeeee Roller brake tester Cigarette lighter cccceeeeeeee Average Speed n se Test Stands dos i ari caida ee button cl aaron ene ORE ORE OER RRR Index Comfort seat Coming Home mode Compact disc Player and Changer csccccsseesssesssseeees Storage Compartment monitoring Compressor Convertible top Care Temperature gauge Warning Coolant level Cooling system Cruise control 006 Cupholder D Dashboard eiers riria Data bank Defrosting windows ight aniani Diagnostic socket Dimensions Handles Mirror Mirror he Windows ating n Driving Hints so4 ie es es Gas ots et at et 15 Driving INWIN niaaa Driving performance Drop center rim cccesceeereees DVD navigation cccscccssecsseesseesseeesreess DVD Navigation cccccccccsseceessseeeeeees 177 185 Dynamometer testing ccsscsessessteestreeees 66 E Electrical system ceccecsseessrseesseesseesseeess Emergency flasher Emergency operation Central locking LidS weveccncinee Sliding roof Tank flap Emergency service Emergency starting with jumper cables 300 Emission control system 7 107 247 248 Engine Checking the oil level Exhaust Number Oil consumption Oibleveliivc teh tte Oil level indica
99. O MOSSAGCe TEL y INFO Warning messages Switching on selection field D Push operating lever forward Calling warning messages Select INFO with the operating lever Controls Instruments w and t Push operating lever forward t Push operating lever forward Any existing warning messages can be called t Push operating lever forwards or pull back using the operating lever You also can call warning wards The display returns to the Info menu messages which were cancelled during the trip but only until the next time the ignition is switched on mr pia 1 3 0 mpr wel Hl 34 Bidfiact numbers inportant nos Phone boot v TEL Telephone information gt Push operating lever forward Note Serer 3 5 You can recall phone calls e g calls that arrived CLI a Ad F Switching on selection field D during your absence via the menu item Missed Push operating lever forward calls Recalling telephone information Select TEL with the operating lever Controls Instruments 7 n Mal ae i miie 0 mpr TELJI ast numbers 0 mph 1 Rlexander zki Dr Example Selecting from the telephone Push operating lever forward Push the operating lever forward to end the book and calling Selecta person to call and push the operating call gt Select Phone book with the operating lever lever forward The connection is established Controls In
100. PORSCHE 911 Carrera Owner s Manual Dear Owner We would like to thank you for your purchase of a Porsche Sports car 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 Remember however as with any vehicle you should take time to familiarize yourself with your Porsche and its performance characteristics Always drive within your own unique capabilities as a driver and your level of experience with your Porsche Ensure that anyone else driving your Porsche does the same To prevent or minimize injury always use your Safety belts Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of your vehicle This Owner s Manual contains a host of useful information Please take the time to read this manual before you drive your new Porsche Become familiar with the operation of your Porsche car for maximum safety and operating pleasure The better you know your Porsche the more pleasure you will experience driving your new car Always keep your Owner s Manual in the car and give it to the new owner if you ever sell your Porsche A separate Maintenance Booklet explains how you can keep your Porsche in top driving condition by having it serviced regularly A separate Warranty and Customer Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Porsche For U S only If you believe tha
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102. Tire Pressure Monitoring cannot monitor the tire pressure The warning light on the instrument panel lights up and a corresponding message appears on the on board computer Monitoring is not active when the Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty wheel transmitters for the Tire Pressure Monitoring are missing temporarily after changing a wheel learning phase more than four wheel transmitters are detect ed there is external interference by other radio sources e g wireless headphones tire temperatures are too high Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 13 4430 42 39 ia ja 3 26 25 5 24 i 23 i i 32 2 2 i i i el 30 21 gt 29 2 0 A 28 1 9 0 o 20 40 o ig 4 32 i 104 i46 i A Tire pressure B Tire temperature C Tire pressures for cold tires D Tire pressure for hot tires E Pressure increase as the result of tempera ture increase F Pressure drop in faulty leaking tires 1 Required pressure line 2 Warning stage 1 from 3 psi to 6 psi 0 2 bar to 0 4 bar 3 Warning stage 2 from 6 psi 0 4 bar Pressure increase as the result of temperature increase In accordance with physical principles the air pressure changes as the temperature changes The tire pressure increases or decreases by around 1 5 psi 0 1 bar for every 18 F 10 C change in temperature The
103. YOUR VEHICLE on page 232 gt Use only new unused Original Porsche brake fluid A Warning Brake fluid is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed Brake fluid also attacks paintwork t Keep brake fluid out of children s reach Take care while topping off brake fluid not to soil the luggage compartment or items of luggage Maintenance Car Care Example 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S Checking the brake fluid level The reservoir for the hydraulic braking and clutch systems is located in the luggage compartment 1 Open and remove cover flap A 2 Regularly check the brake fluid level on the transparent expansion tank through the window B The fluid level should always lie between the minimum and maximum marks Aslight decrease in the fluid level due to wear and automatic readjustment of the disc brakes is normal If however the fluid level falls markedly or below the minimum mark the braking system may have developed a leak Have the brake system checked without delay at an authorized Porsche dealer Changing the brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over time This accumulation of water lowers the boiling point and under certain operating conditions can affect the braking performance Therefore have the brake fluid changed in accordance with the change intervals stated in the brochure Maintenance Warning lights Indication BRAKE Warning lig
104. ades before loosening them Maintenance note Periodically clean the wiper blades with Porsche window cleaner especially after the vehicle has been washed in a car wash If they are very dirty e g with insect remains they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth If the wiper blades rub or squeak this canbe as a result of the following If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash wax residues may adhere to the windshield These wax residues can be removed by using window cleaner concentrate Please observe the chapter WASHER FLUID on page 250 Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer for further information The wiper blades may be damaged Replace damaged wiper blades as soon as possible Changing windshield wiper blades A Caution Risk of damage If a wiper blade is not changed properly it can come loose when the car is moving Check whether the wiper blade is seated securely The wiper blade must engage the wiper arm properly A B Passenger s side curved wiper blade Driver s side wiper blade with spoiler Apply the handbrake Switch the wipers off position 0 and remove the ignition key Fold windshield wiper arm away from the windshield Press together the plastic spring of the wiper blade right arrow Pull wiper blade out of wiper arm Insert new wiper blade until you feel it engage Ensure that the new wiper blade is inserted into the wiper arm in t
105. al brake lights cannot be replaced individually Have the defective brake light replaced at an authorized Porsche dealer Practical Tips Emergency Service License Plate Light Changing bulb 1 Unscrew both screws A and remove the light lens 2 Remove defective bulb from between the contact springs and replace it 3 Reassemble in reverse order Check operation of the light Practical Tips Emergency Service Example Luggage compartment light Luggage Compartment Engine Compartment Footwell Light Changing bulb 1 With a screwdriver arrow carefully push out the light 2 Remove defective bulb from between the contact springs and replace it 3 Insert the light into the cut out first from one side then from the other Check operation Practical Tips Emergency Service Door Guard Curb Light Changing bulb 1 With a screwdriver arrow carefully push out the light 2 Pull bulb holder out of light housing Remove defective bulb and replace it 3 Install bulb holder and insert light 3 1 6 Practical Tips Emergency Service Interior Light Reading Lights 2 Reading light Turn the holder A of the defective bulb counter clockwise and pull it Changing bulb out Remove bulb and replace Interior light Carefully unclip the light lens on the switch side arrows and then detach it Remove defective bulb from between the contact springs and replace Clip light lens back in 1 Care
106. alarm system Have the defect remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Overload protection If the central locking system is operated more than ten times within a minute further operation is blocked for 30 seconds Controls Instruments Unlocking Press the central locking button Indicator light goes out If the doors were locked with the central locking button they can be opened by pulling the inner door handle 1 Pullinner door handle once to unlock door lock 2 Pullinner door handle again to open door Central locking button The central locking button on the dashboard lets you lock and unlock both doors electrically Note If the doors are locked with the key or remote control they cannot be opened by pressing the central locking button Locking gt Press the central locking button Indicator light in the button lights up if ignition is on Controls Instruments Automatic door locking Your authorized Porsche dealer can program diverse types of automatic door locking in the control unit of the central locking system Type 1 Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on Type 2 Doors lock automatically when a speed of 3 mph 6 mph 5 km h 10 km h is exceeded Type 3 Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on If doors are opened with the engine running they lock again automatically when a speed of 3 mph 6 mph 5 km h 10 km h is exceeded Type
107. always switched off gt Close the sliding glass roof Targa with the sliding glass roof open the passenger compartment monitoring system is always switched off Remove ignition key gt Engage steering lock Lock glove compartment Remove valuables e g car documents telephone house keys from the car t Lock doors Controls Instruments Keys General information regarding the keys Please observe the chapter ALARM SYSTEM PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING on page 30 Please observe the chapter CENTRAL LOCKING on page 26 Two main keys and one spare key are supplied with your Porsche These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle gt Be careful with your car keys do not part with them except under exceptional circumstanc es t gt To avoid battery run down always remove the ignition key from the ignition lock Controls Instruments Replacement keys Order of replacement keys Replacement car keys can be obtained only from your authorized Porsche dealer and this can sometimes be very time consuming You should therefore always keep the spare key on your person Keep it in a safe place e g wallet but under no circumstances in or on the vehicle The key codes of new keys have to be reported to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche dealer A total of 6 car keys can be reported to the control unit Disabling key codes If a key is lost the key c
108. ample Shifting down before bends and on entering built up areas Shifting down on downward slopes engine braking Shifting down for brief spurts of acceleration Selecting 1st gear for starting off Manual selection mode remains engaged for cornering depending on the lateral acceleration and overrunning when the vehicle is stationary e g ata junction The system leaves manual selection mode Shifting Gears automatically after approx 8 seconds unless cornering or overrunning ifyou depress the accelerator for kickdown after moving off Temporary change down Conditions Speed is higher than approx 33 mph 54 km h Rapid acceleration The Tiptronic temporarily changes to the sportiest gear changing map i e to the highest possible gear changing points Correspondingly the transmission shifts down immediately by one or two gears Ending the function Release the accelerator markedly by approx 25 Kickdown The kickdown function is active in selector lever position D even if you temporarily change to manual mode M using the rocker switches on the steering wheel For optimum acceleration e g when overtak ing depress the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle point kickdown The transmission shifts down depending on the speed of travel and engine speed Upward shifts occur at the highest possible engine speeds These gear changing speeds
109. ance as well as improper use of the vehicle will impair the function of the emission control system and could lead to damage Donotalter or remove any component of the emission control system gt Donotalter or remove any device such as heat shields switches ignition wires valves etc which are designed to protect your vehicle s emission control system In addition to serious engine damage this can result in a fire if excess raw fuel reaches the exhaust system gt Donotcontinue to operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire or other unusual operating conditions Parking A Warning Danger of fire resulting in serious personal injury or death 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 Ifyour car catches on fire for any reason call the fire department Do not endanger your life by attempting to put out the fire Undercoating A Danger Danger of fire resulting in serious personal injury or death Donotapply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold exhaust pipes catalytic converters or heat shields During driving the substance used for undercoating could overheat and ignite Maintenance Car Care How Emission Control Works When an automobile engine is running it uses energy generated through the combustion of a mixture of air and
110. and a gong alarm are standard equipment in your Porsche The gong alarm will sound if you open the driver s door while the key is still in the ignition lock It is your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition lock and to lock the doors A Warning Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle may result in property damage serious personal injury or death Never leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition lock especially if children and or pets are left unattended in the vehicle They can operate power windows and other controls If the engine is left running they may accidentally engage the shift lever Serious personal injury or death could result from loss of control of the vehicle Always remove the ignition key Always set the parking brake Lock the doors with the remote control A Warning Risk of a serious accident The steering column will lock when you remove the key while you are driving or as the car is rolling to astop You will not be able to steer the car Serious personal injury or death could result from loss of control of the vehicle Never remove the key from the steering lock while you are driving To protect your vehicle and your possessions from theft you should always proceed as follows when leaving your vehicle gt Close windows gt Close lifting sliding roof gt Close convertible top with the convertible top open the passenger compartment monitoring system is
111. ar on the brake pads and brake discs depends to a great extent on the driving style and the condi tions of use and therefore cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road The high performance brake system is designed for optimal braking effect at all speeds and temperatures Certain speeds braking forces and ambient conditions such as temperature and humidity therefore might cause brake noises New brake pads or linings New brake pads and brake discs have to be broken in and therefore only attain optimal friction when the car has covered several hundred miles or km The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder This also applies whenever the brake pads and brake discs are replaced Controls Instruments ABS Brake System Antilock Brake System The ABS system represents a major contribution to the enhancement of active safety in your vehicle This system prevents the wheels from locking in a panic stop on almost all road surfaces With the ABS system in your vehicle the following areas are enhanced Steering vehicle remains steerable under all braking forces when ABS is engaged Good directional control no swerving caused by locking of wheels under braking conditions Shorter stopping distance stopping distances are usually reduced because controlled braking is maximized Prevention of wheel lock up no brake induced sliding and thus no localize
112. artment Aa P 1 7 Controls Instruments A Caution Risk of damage Donotstore any objects behind the access Tire sealant The tire sealant is located behind the access cover B gt Open access cover B using the opening Luggage Compartment Vehicles with Four Wheel Drive Position of the components The position of the components in the luggage compartment is dependent on the country equip ment and can vary from what is shown in this manu al DVD navigation The drive for DVD navigation and the audio amplifier are on the rear wall of the luggage compartment cover A B Access cover for tire sealant C Tire filling compressor D Toolkit E Towing hook F _ Adapter for security wheel bolts Tools The tools are located under the floor plate of the luggage compartment gt Lift the floor plate on the opening and take out Controls Instruments Trunk Entrapment Your vehicle is equipped with an internal trunk release mechanism Aperson trapped in the luggage compartment can release the lid from the inside using unlocking handle A The handle A is fluorescent and glows in the dark Note When loading the luggage compartment make sure that items of luggage or other objects cannot become caught on handle A This could cause the luggage compartment to open unintentionally Controls Instruments Warning light Awarning message in the on board computer lights
113. as been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring TPC that illuminates a low tire pressure message when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure message illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving ona significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPC is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPC low tire pressure message gt On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring Please observe the chapter TPC TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING on page 127 When tires are warm the tire pressure is increased gt Never let air out of hot tires This could cause the tire pressure to fall below the prescribed value Insufficient tire filling pressure can cause tires to overheat and thus be damaged even invisibly Hid den tire damage is not eliminated by subsequently correcting the tire pressure Overloading A Danger Risk of damage to vehicle parts loss of control and serious personal injury or death gt Donot overload your vehicle Be carefu
114. atch is Ensure that your fingers are not caught under the glass rear hatch gt Place your hand on the glass rear hatch Lower the glass rear hatch until it is automati cally closed and locked Glass rear hatch Opening the glass rear hatch The sliding glass roof must be closed gt To unlock it operate the pull button A beside the driver s seat or push the button for the glass rear hatch on the remote control Please observe the chapter KEY WITH RADIO REMOTE CONTROL on page 23 Lift glass rear hatch The interior light is switched on when the glass rear hatch is unlocked Mobile Roofs automatically pulled into the lock and locked Message in on board computer Glass rear hatch Amessage appears on the on board computer if the glass rear hatch is not completely closed gt Fully close the glass rear hatch Emergency operation of sliding glass roof Closing the sliding glass roof t Before using emergency operation please check whether the fuses may be defective Please observe the chapter ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on page 292 A Warning Risk of injury and damage gt Donot operate the sliding glass roof with the rocker switch during and after emergency operation 1 Remove ignition key 2 Move the front passenger seat forward and fold the backrest forward Fold the rear seat backrests forward 3 Grasp under the rear wall lining A with your hands Forc
115. ave the underside of the car inspected at certain intervals preferably before the start of winter and again in spring and the undercoating restored as necessary Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the bodyseal treatment procedures and has the necessary equipment for applying factory approved materials We recommend that you entrust them with such work and inspections Unlike conventional spray oils undercoating and rust proofing compounds based on bitumen or wax do not attack the sound proofing materials applied at the factory A Warning Danger of fire resulting in serious personal injury or death gt Do not apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold exhaust pipes catalytic converters or heat shields During driving the substance used for undercoating could overheat and ignite Before applying fresh underseal carefully remove any deposits or dirt and grease Once it has dried the new undercoating compound forms a tough protective coating which provides efficient rust proofing of the floor panels and components gt Always apply afresh coating of suitable preservative to unprotected areas after cleaning the underside of the body the transmission the engine or carrying out repairs to under body engine or transmission components Effective rust proofing is particularly important dur ing the cold weather season If your car is driven frequently in areas wher
116. by careful use of the footbrake Driving in winter In wintry road conditions it is advisable to take steep inclines in manual mode This prevents the occurrence of gear changes that could cause wheelspin Shifting Gears Tow starting towing gt Please observe the chapter TOWING on page 321 Reduced driving program Atransmission fault is indicated by the following symptoms The 4th gear display on the instrument cluster flashes The warning Tiptronic emergency run appears on the on board computer The transmission no longer shifts A Warning Reverse gear lock monitoring is disabled in the emergency running program Damage to the vehicle may result as well as loss of control if the vehicle is moving forward fast enough to cause rear wheel lockup Do not shift into R while the vehicle is moving forward Proceed as follows in the event of a transmission fault 1 Stop ina safe place 2 Move selector lever to position P switch the ignition off and wait for 10 seconds Shifting Gears Start the engine 2nd gear in selector position D and reverse gear R are now available Have the fault seen to immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer Mobile Roofs Lifting Sliding Roof ccscceeseessreessreeesnrees 200 Convertible Top cccsccccsseessssesstsessseeesseees 204 Emergency operation of the convertible top 207 Windstop Hardtop Targa oeieeeciideieeteles
117. ch the belts the webbing may be weakened and thus constitute a safety risk Safety belt height adjustment Coup and Targa Adjusting belt height The height of the belt deflectors for the driver s seat and passenger s seat can be adjusted Adjust the height of the safety belt so that it runs across the middle of the shoulder not against the neck Upward push belt deflector up Downward press button arrow and move belt deflector Controls Instruments Airbag Systems General information The airbags in combination with the safety belts make up a Safety system which offers the driver and the passenger the greatest known protection from injuries in case of accident Your vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing system for the front passenger s seat in accordance with U S Federal Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 Even if your vehicle is equipped with airbags the safety belts must be worn at all times because the front airbag system is only deployed by frontal collisions with an impact of sufficient severity Below the deployment threshold of the airbag system and during types of collisions which do not cause the actuation of the system the safety belts provide the primary protection to the occupants when correctly worn Therefore all persons within the vehicle must wear safety belts at all times in many states state law requires the use of safety belts Please observe the chapter S
118. child restraint anchorages They are not designed to withstand loads imposed by adults Rollover Protection System Function of the Rollover Protection System The Rollover Protection System on the Cabriolet consists of two supplemental safety bars that together with the front windshield frame help to create occupant survival space in case of rollover Because of the extreme and unpredictable forces which can be encountered in a rollover itis not possible to guarantee that occupants will be protected from all contact with exterior objects or the ground However the Rollover Protection System is designed to maintain the occupant survival space The protective devices are located behind each rear seat and rapidly deploy within a fraction of asecond The Rollover Protection System is activated automatically in the event of an accident or extreme driving situation If necessary the seatbelt tensioners will be activated Please observe the chapter BELT TENSION ER on page 48 They can deploy under Extreme tilting of the vehicle Loss of ground contact e g Going over the crest of a hill at high speed A Danger Risk of death or serious injury Donotblock area of supplemental safety bars with objects In the event of a deployment event such objects could potentially prevent such deployment from occuring or such objects could impact the car occupants at high speed Donottamper with or work on wiring a
119. cing additive called methylcyclopentadieny manganese tricarbonyl MMT If such fuels are used your emission control system performance may be negatively affected The check engine warning light on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs Porsche recom mends you stop using fuels containing MMT Emission Control System In the interest of clean air Pollution of our environment has become a problem that is of increasing concern to all of us We urge you to join us in our efforts for cleaner air in controlling the pollutants emitted from the automobile Porsche has developed an emission control system that controls or reduces those parts of the emission that can be harmful to our environment Your Porsche is equipped with such a system Porsche warrants the Emission Control System in your new car under the terms and conditions set forth in the Warranty Booklet You as the owner of the vehicle have the respon sibility to provide regular maintenance service for the vehicle and to keep a record of all maintenance work performed To facilitate record keeping have the service performed by authorized Porsche deal ers They have Porsche trained technicians and special tools to provide fast and efficient service To assure efficient operation of the Emission Control System Have your vehicle maintained properly and in accordance with the recommendations described in your Maintenance Booklet Lack of proper mainten
120. ction They tend to be slippery Break in new tires by driving at moderate speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles 100 to 200 km Longer braking distances must be anticipated Engine oil and fuel consumption During the break in period oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal gt Please observe the chapter TECHNICAL DATA on page 328 As always the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of oil the speed at which the engine is operated the climate and road conditions as well as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant Make a habit of checking engine oil with every refueling add if necessary Controls Instruments oe 123 20 Controls Instruments WOANDAARWHHE 10 Inner door handle Power windows Door mirror control Light switch Ignition starter switch with steering lock Turn signal headlight dimmer flasher lever Operating lever for on board computer Horn Emergency flasher switch central locking switch Switches for rear spoiler Porsche Active Suspension Management PASM Sport mode Porsche Stability Management PSM Sports exhaust system Cupholder Switch for seat memory Diagnostic socket OBD Lid release Seat height adjustment Steering wheel adjustment Backrest angle adjustment Seat fore and aft adjustment Never invite car theft An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock invites car theft A steering wheel lock
121. d Use only genuine Porsche metal valves Protect the valve inserts against soiling with valve caps Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss of air Use only plastic valve caps Parking at the curb A Warning Hard impacts against curbs or traffic islands are dangerous and may cause hidden tire damage which is not noticeable until later Such damage can result in accidents at high speeds causing serious personal injury or death Depending on the force of impact the edge of the rim can also be damaged Ifyou are in doubt have the wheel checked by an expert particularly if you suspect damage on the inside If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle drive slowly and at an obtuse angle Exercise care when parking along curbs Wheel alignment wheel balancing As aprecaution have wheels with summer tires balanced in the spring and those with mud and snow tires before winter Unbalanced wheels may affect car handling and tire life Only the specified weights may be used for wheel balancing Self adhesive weights must not come into contact with cleaning agents since they could drop off Uneven tread wear indicates wheel imbalance In this event the vehicle should be checked at an authorized Porsche dealer A Warning If during a trip uneven running or vibrations occur that could be caused by damage to tires or the car the speed must be reduced immediately but without braking sharply
122. d Check all exterior and interior lights for operation and that the lenses are clean Check the headlights for proper aim and if necessary have them adjusted Check under the vehicle for leaks Be sure all luggage is stowed securely Emergency equipment Itis good practice to carry emergency equipment in your vehicle Some of the items you should have are window scraper snow brush container or bag of sand or salt emergency light small shovel first aid kit etc In the driver s seat t Check operation of the horn Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and controls To reduce the possibility of injury from the airbag deployment you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical while still maintaining full vehicle control Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors Buckle your safety belts Check operation of the foot and parking brake Check all warning and indicator lights with ignition on and engine not running Start engine and check all warning displays for warning symbols Never leave an idling car unattended Lock doors from inside especially with children in the car to prevent inadvertent opening of doors from inside or outside Drive with doors locked Controls Instruments On the road Never drive after you have consumed alcohol or drugs Always have your safety belt fastened Always drive defensively Expect the unexpect ed
123. d t Lower the lid and close it Push the lid closed with the palm of your hand in the area of the lock Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the lock A Warning Risk of loss of control or an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Should you notice at any time while driving that one of the lids is not secured properly please stop immediately in a suitable place and close it The front lid may fly up impairing vision Controls Instruments Luggage Compartment Vehicles without Four Wheel Drive Position of the components The position of the components in the luggage compartment is dependent on the country equip ment and can vary from what is shown in this manu al Access covers Opening on vehicles with DVD navigation or CD changer Grasp access cover A or B at the handle and open The drive for DVD navigation and the CD changer can be found behind the access cover B A Caution Risk of damage gt Donotstore any heavy damp or heat sensitive objects behind the access covers Controls Instruments Closing gt Insert tool box into the guide pegs in the luggage compartment floor Close tool box and lock the turn locks C E Adapter for security wheel bolts F _ Tire filling compressor G Towing hook H Toolkit I Tire sealant Tool box Opening Unlock turn locks C Open tool box and place it on the floor of the luggage comp
124. d at the factory They can be retrofitted Please see your authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Child Restraint Systems Porsche recommends that all infants and children be restrained in child restraint systems at all times while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with applicable laws Use only child restraint systems with the LATCH system recommended by Porsche These sys tems have been tested and adjusted to the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate child age groups Other systems have not been tested and could entail an increased risk of injury or death You can obtain child seats that are LATCH compati ble at your authorized Porsche dealer Always observe the separate installation instructions for your child seat The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states of the U S and all Canadian provinces The child restraint system should be one that complies with U S Federal Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and should be secured by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or for child seats equipped with the LATCH sytem Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children also known as ISOFIX to the LATCH anchorages A statement by the seat manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint A Danger The use of a child restraint system in the front
125. d is defogged or defrosted as quickly as possible Air flows to the windshield only The light emitting diode in the button lights up ECO switching compressor for air conditioning system on and off The air conditioning compressor switches off automatically at temperatures below approx 37 F 3 C and cannot be switched on even manually Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx 37 F 3 C the air conditioning compressor is always switched on in automatic mode The compressor can be switched off to save fuel but control comfort is then limited Press ECO button E The compressor is switched off The light emitting diode in the button lights up If the interior temperature is too high switch compressor back on or press AUTO button To dry incoming air in damp weather do not switch off the air conditioning compressor This prevents fogging of windows Controls Instruments ee Adjusting blower speed Press button M upwards or downwards respectively The preset blower speed is increased or decreased The speed stages are indicated by a bar display If the button is pressed downwards at the lowest blower stage the blower and automatic control are switched off OFF will appear on the display field Pressing the button upwards or pressing the AUTO button switches the blower and automatic control back on again oO Recirculating air setting Function The outside air supply is interrupted and onl
126. d may be fatal if swallowed gt Donotopen the cap of the expansion tank while the engine is hot gt Allow the engine to cool down before opening the cap and protect your hands arms and face from any possible escape of hot coolant Keep coolant out of children s reach Vv Also keep coolant away from your pets They can be attracted to it should there be a spill or to used coolant left in an open container Coolant can be deadly to pets if consumed 1 Switch engine off and let it cool Please observe the chapter COOLING SYSTEM on page 101 2 Cover the expansion tank cap with a thick rag Open cap slowly and carefully and allow overpressure to escape Then unscrew cap completely 3 Only add a mixture of antifreeze and water in equal parts and do not exceed the MAX mark Antifreeze in coolant 50 gives protection down to 31 F 35 C 60 gives protection down to 58 F 50 C 4 Screw cap firmly on If in an emergency pure water has been added the mix ratio must be corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer Marked loss of coolant indicates leakage in the cooling system The cause should immediately be remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Engine compartment blower radiator fan The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of the car The engine compartment blower is mounted on the engine compartment lid Maintenance Car Care A Warning Risk of injury After the engi
127. d tire wear from emergency braking The crucial advantage of the ABS system over a conventional brake system is in the area of maintaining directional control and maneuverability of the car in emergency situations A Warning The increased control that is provided should not induce you to take greater risks with your safety The limits dictated by the laws of physics cannot be overcome even with ABS The risk of accidents due to inappropriate speed cannot be reduced even by the ABS The driver bears the responsibility for all driving maneuvers gt Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions Obey all traffic laws A Warning Other vehicles not equipped with the ABS system may not be able to maintain control especially on wet or poor road surfaces and thus may be more likely to impact you from behind t To minimize that risk use your ABS system to increase your ability to maneuver to avoid dangerous situations and not merely to try to stop in the shortest distance possible Operation of the ABS system Awheel speed sensor is mounted to each of the four wheels If wheel lock up of either of the front wheels or the rear wheels is sensed during braking the brake pressure is adjusted automatically until the wheel no longer slips If braking forces approach the wheel lock up point for all wheels panic braking the ABS system will intervene to provide a rapid rythmic braking The pro
128. dealer Instrument panel Fuel gauge warning light Warning light Temperature gauge Temperature gauge warning light flashes On board computer Text display on on board computer LIMIT Cannot be accepted with vehicle stopped LIMIT 30 Consider remaining range Check engine oil level Engine oil pressure too low Engine temperature too high Check coolant level Meaning measure The current speed can only be accepted for the acoustic warning signal when the vehicle is in motion Selected speed limit e g 30 mph for the acoustic warning signal has been exceeded Adjust your speed if necessary Refuel at next opportunity Start engine oil level measurement in the on board computer The vehicle must be horizontal and the ignition must be switched on Stop immediately at a suitable place measure oil level with the on board computer and if necessary add engine oil Switch engine off and let it cool Check coolant level and if neces sary add coolant Switch engine off and let it cool Check coolant level and if neces sary add coolant Controls Instruments Instrument panel Ss Sa Temperature gauge warning light flashes Controls Instruments On board computer E vd C H Text display on on board computer Engine diagnostics workshop Reduced engine power Failure of engine compartment blower Warning Battery generator Oil pressure gauge faulty Oi
129. e B Filler hose Tire sealant Usage The tire sealant can be used to seal small cuts especially in the tire tread Sealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an emergency repair so you can drive to the next workshop Even with the tire air tight it may be used only for short trips in an emergency The tire sealant and a compressor with pressure IREE tester can be found in the luggage compartment Practical Tips Emergency Service The tire sealant comprises Donotinhale vapors due to consequent harm Afiller bottle to personal health resulting in serious personal injury or death Asticker denoting the maximum permissible speed for the driver s field of vision Afiller hose In case of contact with the sealant Avalve turner and If sealant gets on the skin or in the eyes Aspare valve insert thoroughly rinse the affected part of the body off immediately A Danger Change soiled clothing immediately Risk of accident resulting in serious personal gt Getmedical attention immediately in the event injury or death of an allergic reaction gt Use the tire sealant only in the case of cutsor gt lf sealant was swallowed thoroughly rinse out punctures no larger than 0 15 in 4 mm the mouth without delay and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting Get medical Never use the tire sealant if the rim is dam attention immediately aged A Warning The sealant i
130. e drops again in a short period of time In cases of doubt have tires checked by an authorized Porsche dealer Damaged tires must be immediately replaced by an authorized Porsche dealer Tire repairs are not permissible under any circumstances If the Tire Pressure Monitoring is defective e g defective wheel transmitter contact an authorized Porsche dealer immediately and have the damage repaired The tire pressure will not be monitored by a defective Tire Pressure Monitoring Tires lose air over time without a tire defect being present A tire pressure warning will then appear in the on board computer display Correct the tire pressure at the next opportunity The Tire Pressure Monitoring gives a warning about tire damage due to natural pressure loss as well as about a gradual loss of pressure due to foreign objects The Tire Pressure Monitoring cannot warn you about tire damage that occurs suddenly e g flat tire due to abrupt external effects Controls Instruments mear 0 mph Attitudes in the on board computer Tire pressure function of the on board computer The tire pressure function of the on board compu ter displays the tire pressures actual pressure dependent on temperature in the four wheels You can watch the tire pressure rise as the temperature increases while driving This display is only for information Under no circumstances should the tire pressures be changed based on this display
131. e out of the door storage compartment No changes may be made to the wiring or components of the airbag system Do not add any additional coverings or stickers to the steering wheel or in the area of the passenger s airbag side airbags and head airbags Doing so may adversely affect the functioning of the airbag system or cause harm to the occupants if the airbag system should deploy Do not modify the seat coverings Do not attach additional cushions protective cover ings or pillows to the passenger s seat Do not affix things to the passenger s seat or cov er it with other materials Do not cover the back of the backrest Do not make changes to the passenger s seat and to the seat base frame Do not undertake any wiring for electrical accessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag wiring harnesses Doing so may disable the airbag system or cause inadvertent inflation If the warning light comes on the airbag system should be repaired immediately by your authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Always keep feet in the footwell while driving Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat area Do not lean against the inside of the door or outside the window while the vehicle is moving Using accessories not approved by Porsche can cause the weight sensing system to be impaired Do not squeeze objects such as the fire extinguisher or first aid kit under the seat Only have seats removed and ins
132. e engine compartment blower is mounted on the engine compartment lid The engine compartment blower can start or continue running as a function of temperature even with the engine switched off Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off the ignition switched off and exercise extreme caution Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ignition system When the ignition is on high voltage is present in all wires connected with the ignition system therefore exercise extreme caution when working on any part of the engine while the ignition is on or the engine is running Always support your car with safety stands if it is necessary to work under the car When working under the car without safety stands but with the wheels on the ground make sure the car is on level ground the wheels are blocked and that the engine cannot be started Remove the ignition key Do not smoke or allow an open flame around the battery or fuel Keep a fire extinguisher close at hand gt gt Incomplete or improper servicing may cause problems in the operation of the car If in doubt about any servicing have it done by your authorized Porsche dealer Improper maintenance during the warranty period may affect your Porsche warranty coverage Supplies of fluids e g engine oil brake fluid or coolant are hazardous to your health Keep these fluids out of children s reach and dispose of them in accordance with the appropriate
133. e gauge onto the valve stem Note on operation Donotpress too hard or force the valve stem sideways or air will escape If the sound of air escaping from the tire is heard reposition the pressure gauge 3 Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and compare it to the permissible tire pressure This information can be found on the tire pressure plate in the left door aperture or in the chapter Technical Data gt Please observe the chapter TIRE PRESSURES FOR COLD TIRES on page 334 Practical Tips Emergency Service 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S Mounting an emergency spare wheel lf 5 mm spacers are mounted these must not be removed to mount an emergency spare wheel Fitting snow chains The use of snow chains is not permitted when 5 mm spacers are mounted A Caution Risk of damage to the wheel housings if the 5 mm spacers are not removed before fitting snow chains gt To permit the fitting of snow chains have the 5 mm spacers removed on all 4 wheels gt To fit remove the spacers Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer 5 mm spacers Required scope of parts if the spacers are removed Short countersunk screws M6x1 2 Part No 900 269 047 09 1 set short wheel bolts Part No 996 361 203 02 Short anti theft protection Part No 996 361 057 01 mel dit For information on the spacers Please observe the chapter SPACERS on page 286 Removing the spacers 1 Unscrew both coun
134. e loads Please observe the chapter TECHNICAL DATA on page 328 Distribute load evenly with heavy items as low as possible Items of luggage must not project beyond the side of the load area Fix and secure every item to the basic carrier with a rope or lashing strap do not use elastic rubber tensioners Before every trip and at regular intervals during long trips check that Roof Transport System and load are secure Re tighten if necessary and secure additionally by locking When the Roof Transport System is loaded the maximum speed depends on the nature size and weight of the load being carried Driving braking and steering behavior change due to the higher center of gravity and the greater wind resistant area You should adapt your driving style appropriately Since fuel consumption and noise are increased with the Roof Transport System fitted it should not remain on the vehicle if not in use Mobile Roofs Mobile Roofs Maintenance Car Care Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle eiai Poteet toasts 232 Coolant Level 00 233 Engine Oil csseee 235 Engine Oil Level 236 Engine Oil Recommendation cceeeeee 238 Brake Fluid Level cccccccccssseecesssseeeeeees 240 Fuel ECONOMY s ssscc2ss 226204 ecoecesose sens Soares 242 Operating your Porsche in other Countries 243 FUG eain at ia ti sina baited Portable fuel containers
135. e observe the chapter CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS on page 57 Installing a LATCH child seat system 1 Secure the child seat to retaining lugs Aas outlined in the instruction manual for the child seat 2 Pullthe child seat to check that both fastening points are engaged correctly Note Make sure that the key switch is switched to AUTO once the child seat has been removed in order to provide protection to the adult occupants Controls Instruments Child Restraint Anchorages Coup and Targa Please observe the chapter SMALL ADULT PASSENGERS on page 59 If your child restraint seat or seats require the use of a tether strap you will want to use the anchor points provided behind the rear seat backrests under the carpet To ensure proper installation see your authorized Porsche dealer Note If a child seat with top tether is adapted for use on the front seat the rear right passenger s side anchor point must be used for anchoring the top tether It is then not permitted for a passenger to use the rear right passenger s side seat Controls Instruments Only attach one child seat tether per anchor age A Warning Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adults safety belts or harnesses Such use could result in serious personal injury or death Donotmisuse the
136. e salt has been spread on the roads the whole engine compartment should be cleaned thoroughly after the winter to prevent salt from causing any lasting damage A full under body wash should also be performed at the same time Stainless steel exhaust tailpipes Stainless steel exhaust tailpipes can discolor due to soiling strong heat and combustion residues The original polish can be achieved again using commercially available metal polishing paste or metal polish Light alloy wheels Please observe the chapter AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES on page 258 A Warning Danger of accident resulting in serious personal injury or death if cleaning agents e g wheel cleaning agents come into contact with the brake discs The resulting film on the brake discs can impair braking performance t Make sure that no cleaning agent comes into contact with the brake discs gt Ifcleaning agent has come into contact with the brake discs thoroughly clean the brake discs with a strong jet of water Paying attention to any road users behind you dry the brake discs by applying the brakes at short intervals Pitting may occur if metallic particles which cause contact corrosion e g brass or copper in brake Maintenance Car Care dust are allowed to remain on the aluminum for too long If possible wash the wheels with a sponge or wash brush about every two weeks In areas where salt is spread on winter roads or there is a l
137. e societies ie Se A a ah 330 332 Transmission cccccccceseceeesssseeeeesseees 192 329 Fluid 3 ek oe ore one oe od Roe oS 253 335 Trunk entrapment cccccssessseessteesseeeees 180 TUIN signals cceesccecesseeeeeessseeeeessssees 100 156 U Undercoating cccccccccssseceeessseeeeeeees 247 261 Vanity Mirre eds sis en aen s ea ae tees 47 Vehicle DEE EE EEEE TAREE E AAEE Identification label Identification number Putting into operation Washing isana Ventilation Vents tenaa a N Viscosity engine oil 00000 W Warning lights and messages ccceeeeees 143 Washer Fluid Lever Washing WEBNS sni Welcome Home Function Wheel secccnncnvecns 19 261 267 276 330 332 Bolts Care naassen Changiga ainin Checking pressure 00006 INSCTIPTON o esecccsdcesittenietenss Loading information Securing wheel bolts Security wheel bolts Tir pressure sseseseseeeeneeersreeee Tire pressure plate ccsceceseeeseeeseees 327 TirES alaNt sa 23 ese esn ence ene WINdOWS ccceeseeeeeeeees Washer nozzles Washer system Windshield wiper washer lever 000c008 157 Windshield wipers Replacing 006 Windstop seeereeeereees Winter operation Battery eree eeens Engine Oil 06 Jumper cables LOCKS esaeen Washer fluid Wiper blades csccccsscecsseessseessseeeeseees Wiper BIGGS
138. e system of your vehicle cannot be disabled Severe damage to the powertrain can result if tested on a two wheel dynamometer A Warning To avoid severe powertrain damage and a possible unexpected movement of the vehicle gt Vehicles with four wheel drive must never be tested on a two wheel dynamometer t Advise the emission station of this warning before testing the vehicle Power measurement Power measurements on dynamometers are not approved by Porsche Brake tests Brake tests must be performed only on plate type test stands or roller test stands The following limit values must not be exceeded on roller test stands Testing speed 5 mph 8 km h Test duration 20 seconds Handbrake tests Handbrake tests on the roller test stand must be performed only with the ignition switched off Balancing wheels on the vehicle During finish balancing of the wheels the vehicle must be hoisted and all the wheels able to rotate freely Towing Please observe the chapter TOWING on page 321 Controls Instruments Retractable Rear Spoiler Function of the retractable rear spoiler The rear spoiler improves driving stability especial ly at higher speeds A Warning Risk of accident If the rear spoiler cannot be extended driving stability will be adversely affected by increased rear axle lift which could lead to loss of control Adapt your driving style and speed to the changed driv
139. e to connect the negative terminal of the donor battery with latch striker B 6 Unlock the luggage compartment lid with the remote control The alarm system is switched off 7 Disconnect the negative cable first then the positive cable 8 Push the positive terminal A into the fuse box and push on the plastic fuse box cover Note The engine cannot be started with this method Please observe the chapter EMERGENCY STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES on page 300 Battery General information A Warning Risk of short circuit and fire resulting in serious personal injury or death t Observe all warning notes on the battery t Disconnect the battery during all work on the electrical system t Donotlay tools or other metal objects on the battery as they could cause a short circuit across the battery terminal A Warning Hydrogen gas generated by the battery could cause an explosion resulting in serious personal injury or death Donotexpose the battery to an open flame electrical spark or a lit cigarette Donotwipe battery with a dry cloth A Warning Risk of serious personal injury or death and damage to the fabric metal or paint t Wear eye protection Donotallow battery acid to come in contact with your skin eyes fabric or painted surfac es Ifyou get electrolyte which is an acid in your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and call a
140. e warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer come on and remain on while driving it suggests apotential engine control problem and the need for system service or an improperly fastened tank cap or refueling with engine running Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 Although the vehicle is usually driveable and will not require towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible A Caution If the Check engine light in the instrument panel is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Prolonged driving with the Check engine light on could cause damage to the emission control system It also could affect fuel economy and driveability Have the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer immediately Controls Instruments I Central warning light Warning messages in the INFO menu The central warning light on the instrument panel lights up if there are warning messages in the INFO menu The messages can be called in the on board computer INFO menu Please observe the chapter INFO WARNING MESSAGES on page 116 Controls Instruments Brake Warning Light Indication BRAKE Brake warning light USA Brake warning light Canada The warning light on the instrument panel lights up if the handbrake is on if the brake fluid level is low if the brake pads
141. e withdrawn when the ignition is switched on or when the engine has been started To withdraw the ignition key gt gt Stop the vehicle On vehicles with Tiptronic S Move selector lever to position P Switch ignition off Remove ignition key Switch position 1 Switch position 2 Ignition on Start engine t Turn ignition key to position 1 Ignition is Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2 switched on gt Please observe the chapter STARTING AND Note on operation STOPPING ENGINE on page 89 All electrical equipment can be switched on Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 Switch position 3 Ignition off t Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 3 Controls Instruments Locking the steering column Automatic locking The steering column is automatically locked when the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death The steering wheel will lock and will cause loss of steering Never remove key from the ignition lock or turn the key off while the vehicle is moving gt Always withdraw the ignition key when leaving the vehicle Automatic unlocking The steering column is automatically unlocked when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition lock Note gt To avoid battery run down always remove the ignit
142. ealer Use only tire makes and types approved by Porsche If you do not use a Porsche recommended replacement tire make sure that you pur chase your newtires from a reputable tire dealer and that the dealer complies with all manufacturers warnings for those tires Only tires with the same make and with the same specification code e g NO N1 can be mounted Before mounting new tires check with your Porsche dealer about the current release status Use tires with ZR quality standards There are currently no standards concerning tire strength at speeds above 150 mph 240 km h Tires should be replaced no less than on one axle at the time Only tires of the same make and type must be used Mixed tires are not permissible Initially new tires do not have their full traction You should therefore drive at moderate speeds during the first 60 120 miles 100 200 km If new tires are installed only on one axle a noticeable change in handling occurs due to the different tread depth of the other tires This happens especially if only rear tires are replaced However this condition disappears as the new tires are broken in Please adjust your driving style accordingly Installation of new tires should only be done by a qualified tire technician Valves Rubber valve stems must be replaced every time atire is replaced For metal valves the installation and replacement instructions must be observe
143. eed Engine oil consumption Engine control 911 Carrera 911 Carrera 4 911 Targa 4 M 96 05 Horizontally opposed engine liquid cooled 6 3 78 in 96 mm 3 26 in 82 8 mm 219 4 cu in 3596 cm 325 hp 239 kW 6800 rpm 273 ft lb 370 Nm 4250 rpm up to 1 5 liters 1000 km 1 6 quarts 622 miles 911 Carrera S 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4S M97 01 Horizontally opposed engine liquid cooled 6 3 90 in 99 mm 3 26 in 82 8 mm 233 3 cu in 3824 cm 355 hp 261 kW 6600 rpm 295 ft lb 400 Nm 4600 rpm up to 1 5 liters 1000 km 1 6 quarts 622 miles 911 Carrera S 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4S increased performance version M97 01S Horizontally opposed engine liquid cooled 6 3 90 in 99 mm 3 26 in 82 8 mm 233 3 cu in 3824 cm 381 hp 280 kW 7200 rpm 307 ft lb 415 Nm 5500 rpm up to 1 5 liters 1000 km 1 6 quarts 622 miles Stationary high voltage distribution sequential injection cylinder selective knock control stereo oxygen sensor closed loop control diagnostic system 4 overhead camshafts Porsche VarioCam Plus hydraulic valve clearance compensa tion Vehicle Identification Technical Data Transmission 1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear 6th gear Reverse 1st gear 2nd gear Final drive ratio Manual transmission 3 91 2 32 1 61 1 28 1 08 0 88 3 59 3 44 Tiptronic S 3 60 2 19 1 41 1 00 0 83 3 17 1 93 3 56 Vehicle Identification Technical
144. een stopped a prompt asking whether the time is to be stored appears on the PCM mr 0 mph CHRONO Continue Reset Continue timing After timing has been stopped the on board computer display changes to the Continue Reset selection mend 49 nph CHRON interne ne 00 04 00 t Push operating lever forward The stopwatch displays continue the timing The on board computer display returns to the Stop timing Intermediate time selection You can stop the stopwatch or measure an intermediate time MEHO U ace CHRONO gt Continue Resetting the time After timing has been stopped the on board computer display changes to the Continue Reset selection gt Select Reset with the operating lever i ar Push operating lever forward The display returns to the Start timing selection The stopwatch displays in the instrument panel and the on board computer are reset to zero Controls Instruments me a i ens time After timing has been started the on board compu ter display changes to the Stop timing Intermedi oo R N ate time selection Displaying intermediate times Several intermediate times can be displayed for a route or for a lap on the race circuit The interme diate times B are for your information Measured lap times A can be stored and evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche Communication Management PCM Contr
145. efully pull the rear wall lining A forward MI 006 You will find the Allen keys for emergency operation on the back on the lining A 4 Take both Allen keys B out of their holder Mobile Roofs Insert the Allen keys into the drive axles C of the electric motors Press both Allen keys into the drive axles until they engage audibly This requires a somewhat greater effort Keep both Allen keys pressed in and turn them to the right Keep turning until the sliding roof is closed Remove the Allen keys Close the rear wall lining Please have the fault remedied at an author ized Porsche dealer Mobile Roofs mri 206 Roof Transport System Coup only Please follow the separate instructions for fitting the Roof Transport System Onlyuse Roof Transport Systems from the Porsche Tequipment product range or Roof Transport Systems which have been tested and approved for your car by Porsche Fitting normal commercially available luggage racks is not possible The Porsche Roof Transport System allows you to carry various sports and hobby equipment Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to tell you about the various different uses of the Roof Transport System A Caution Completely remove the Roof Transport System before using an automatic car wash risk of damage to the vehicle Donotexceed the maximum permitted payload the maximum permitted gross weight and the maximum permitted axl
146. egrated in the on board computer The indication changes from mph to km h when the units are changed from miles to kilometers Changing over between Miles Kilometers The units of the distance and speed displays can be changed in the SET menu of the on board computer Please observe the chapter SET BASIC SETTING ON ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 139 QQ Controls Instruments lt m5 902 lt lt A Caution To avoid severe engine damage Always observe the engine rpm before down shifting to a lower gear so you do not exceed the maximum engine rpm Tachometer Indication The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm The beginning of the red marks at the right end of the scale indicates the maximum permissible engine rom A speed limiter prevents the engine from being overrevved during acceleration Before reaching this area the next higher gear should be selected Shift to the next lower gear when the engine rpm drops below 1 500 rpm Controls Instruments amp Turn Signal Indicator Light Indication Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals Left arrow left turn signals Right arrow right turn signals Ifthe frequency of the display becomes noticeably faster check the operation of the turn signals O High Beam Indicator light Lights when high beam or headlight flasher is switched on The indicator light goes out when the high beams are sw
147. emote control up to six can be assigned an individual seat and door mirror position The stored seat and door mirror position is set automatically when the vehicle is unlocked using the corresponding remote control Storing seat position 1 Switch the ignition on with the desired car key Reverse gear must not be engaged 2 Setthe desired seat and door mirror positions Keep memory button M depressed and additionally press key button 1 The individual setting is now assigned to this remote control and to the key button Storing individual lowered position of the passenger s door mirror as a parking aid Once the driver s seat setting has been stored an individual lowered position of the passenger s door mirror may be stored for driving in reverse 1 Apply the handbrake 2 Switch the ignition on with the desired car key 3 Engage reverse gear 4 Select passenger side with mirror switch The passenger s mirror swivels downwards Controls Instruments 5 Setpassenger s door mirror to desired final position 6 Keep memory button M depressed and additionally press key button 1 The individual setting is now assigned to this remote control and to the key button Recalling seat position t Unlock the locked vehicle or the luggage compartment with the remote control The stored seat position is automatically set The seat position assigned to a remote control can also be recalled with the key button 1 if
148. en with engine off Exercise extrem caution when working in the engine compartment t Top off engine oil only with the engine off Maintenance Car Care A Warning Engine oil is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed Keep engine oil out of children s reach A Warning Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thorough ly with soap and water 1 The on board computer indicates how much oil must be added 2 Pull oil filler tube upwards out of its holder Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening Add at most 0 5 quarts 0 5 liter of engine oil at atime Measure oil level again with the on board computer Add more engine oil if necessary Never add more engine oil than required to reach the max mark Carefully close cap of the oil filler opening Push oil filler tube into its holder until it snaps into place Maintenance Car Care Engine Oil Recommendation Recommended oil viscosity ranges dependent on ambient temperatures Ambient temperature seasonal generally above 13 F 25 C generally below 13 F 25 C SAE Viscosity Range engine oils SAE OW 40 5W 40 5W 50 approved by Porsche SAE OW 40 approved by Porsche Suitable oils are t Use only engine oils tested and approved by Porsche Porsche approval list Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you gt You wi
149. er cleaning or this may cause damage to the belt Belt tensioner Depending on the force of an impact fastened safety belts are tightened in an accident The belt tensioners are triggered in Front side and rear impacts of sufficient severity For the Cabriolet in cases of vehicle rollover Note The belt tensioner system can be triggered only once the system must be replaced afterward If there is a fault in the belt tensioner system the airbag warning light lights up Work may be performed on the belt tensioner system only by an authorized Porsche dealer Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are triggered This does not indicate a fire in the vehicle A Safety Belt Warning System An audio visual warning system is interconnect ed with the driver s safety belt Every time the ignition is turned on the gong will sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and passenger to buckle up In addition the gong will sound for approx 90 seconds if vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph 24 km h The safety belt warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer will go off as soon as the driver has buckled up Inertia reel retractor The combination lap shoulder belt with inertia reel locking mechanism adjusts automatically to your size and movements as long as the pull on the belt is slow Rapid deceleration during hard braking or a collision locks the belt The belt will also lock when you drive up or d
150. ergency operation Before performing emergency operation please check Was the ignition switched on and was the engine compartment lid closed during operation of the convertible top with the rocker switch Are electrical fuses defective Please observe the chapter ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on page 292 Remove the ignition key so that the convertible top is not operated unintentionally Take screwdriver out of the tool kit Please observe the chapter LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VEHICLES WITHOUT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE on page 177 51 198 gt Removing rear wall lining 1 Please observe the chapter LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VEHICLES WITH FOUR 1 WHEEL DRIVE on page 179 Opening convertible top compartment lid D Take red Allen key B out of its holder 2 Puthandle of screwdriver onto Allen key B Insert Allen key into the drive axle C and turn it counterclockwise in direction of the arrow until the convertible top compartment lid D is fully open Remove the Allen key Fold the rear seat backrests forward Unscrew screws A from the rear wall lining Pull out and reposition the screwdriver insert if necessary Grasp the rear wall lining at the cut outs for the safety belts and press downward Pull rear wall lining forward and lift up and out Mobile Roofs HSI A Warning The Allen key can rotate or fly out and thereby cause serious personal injury if the converti ble top is actuated
151. erve the chapter SPORT MODE on page 78 If the PSM is switched off and or Sport mode is switched on an automatic upshift does not occur when the engine speed limit is reached Cancelling upshift suppression This restriction can be cancelled for one gear change by depressing the accelerator to kickdown If for example the engine speed limit is reached during overtaking and the automatic upshift does not occur the transmission in this case shifts up by accelerating to kickdown gt Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full throttle point kickdown Manual mode failure If manual mode fails the control electronics switch to automatic mode In this event the instrument cluster will display selector lever position D Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Stopping Fora brief stop e g ata traffic light leave the selector lever in drive position and hold the vehicle with the brake pedal For a longer stop with the engine running select position N neutral and hold vehicle in position with the foot brake Select lever position D only when the foot brake pedal is depressed Donothold the car ona slope using the accelerator Use the brake pedal or the handbrake instead Before leaving the vehicle always apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to position P Parking t Go easy on the accelerator t When parking or maneuvering in a small space control the speed
152. estraint system When activated this retractor allows you to securely fasten the child restraint system in place so that inadvertent movements will not occur A Danger The use of a child restraint system on the front passenger seat can result in serious personal injury or death to the child from an airbag deployment To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an accident Porsche strongly recommends t Under all normal circumstances forward facing child seats must be placed in the rear Before transporting a child on the passenger s seat Controls Instruments A PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp gt Please observe the chapter CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS on page 57 A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death to the child when excessive force is acting on the passenger s seat due to the seat belt In such cases the passenger s airbag can be switched on unintentionally After fastening the child restraint system do not adjust the seat Controls Instruments t Check the condition of the passenger s airbag system shown by the indicator lamp A in the central console Activating the automatic locking retractor 1 If achild restraint system must be fastened to the passenger s seat adjust the passenger s seat as far away from the airbag as possible Fasten child seat Pull the safety belt retractor completely out At this point the locking mechanism is activated 4 Inser
153. filling equipment If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission have your authorized Porsche dealer check it out immediately Maintenance Car Care Automatic Transmission Fluid The torque converter and the transmission are lubricated with Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF The final drive requires transmission oil Please observe the chapter CAPACITIES on page 335 Do not tow the car or run the engine without ATF in the transmission The automatic transmission may be damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt only a clean funnel or spout must be used when adding ATF The ATF and transmission oil has to be checked and changed at the intervals listed in your Mainte nance Schedule We recommend that you have the ATF and trans mission oil changed at your Porsche dealer who has the required lubricants and the necessary filling equipment If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission have your authorized Porsche dealer check it out immediately Maintenance Car Care Wiper Blades General information t When wiper performance deteriorates replace the wipers gt Please observe the chapter CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS on page 257 A Caution Risk of damage if the wiper arm accidentally falls back on to the window t Always hold the wiper arm securely when replacing the wiper blade A Caution Risk of damage if wiper blades that are frozen in place are loosened improperly t Thaw the wiper bl
154. free cloth Gently wipe the surface without applying too much pressure The Porsche inside window cleaner is also suitable for cleaning plastic surfaces Follow the cleaning instructions on the container Never use other chemical cleaners or solvents t Rinse cleaned surfaces with clear water Leather Characteristics and special features The natural surface markings of leather e g creases healed scars insect sting marks structural differences and slight variations in shade and grain add to the attractiveness of the natural leather product A special mention must be made here of natural leather For natural leather carefully selected hides of the highest quality are used Itis not cov ered completely with dye on production Nature s signature is therefore easily recognizable This fine material is distinguished by an outstanding seating comfort special suppleness and a typical patina Leather care and treatment Clean all types of leather regularly to remove fine dust using a soft damp white woolen cloth or a commercially available microfiber cloth Remove heavy contamination with Porsche leather cleaner Please always follow the instructions for use given on the containers Caustic cleaners and hard cleaning objects must not be used Perforated leather must under no circum stances get wet on its reverse side Once cleaned leather particularly the heavily stressed leather seats must be treated
155. fully pull light housing out of the trim arrow 3 Insert the light housing into the trim rear end first Press front of housing up and click into place Check operation of lights Practical Tips Emergency Service ran Adjusting Headlights For checking the headlight adjustment the vertical position of the cutoff of the lowbeam see fig Adjustment has to be projected on a vertical screen wall in X distance of 24 6 ft 7 5 m from the front lens of is o o the ae LIGHTS REPLAC the headlamp The correct position of the cutoff G BULBS on page 302 is 2 in 5 cm at 24 6 ft or 7 5 m 0 4 below a The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to horizontal line x in cm from ground to the center drive and the fuel tank completely filled of the headlamp lens The driver s seat must be loaded by a person or a 165 Ibs 75 kg weight and the tire pressures must meet the prescribed values After being loaded the car must be rolled a few meters so that the suspension can settle Practical Tips Emergency Service Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical adjustment unit Distance Visual aim shall be performed at not less than 7 5 m this value is a rounded down conversion from the 25 foot distance typical of field aim using a screen The 7 5 m 24 6 ft distance is measured from the headlamp lens to the viewing screen Floor The surface upon
156. g 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Weights Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4 Empty weight depending on equipment Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear 911 Carrera 4S Empty weight depending on equipment Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear D The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less Manual transmission 3384 Ibs to 3549 Ibs 1535 kg to 1610 kg 4233 lbs 1920 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Manual transmission 3439 Ibs to 3571 Ibs 1560 kg to 1620 kg 4255 Ibs 1930 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Tiptronic S 3472 Ibs to 3638 Ibs 1575 kg to 1650 kg 4332 Ibs 1965 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Tiptronic S 3527 Ibs to 3660 Ibs 1600 kg to 1660 kg 4354 Ibs 1975 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Vehicle Identification Technical Data Weights Targa 911 Targa 4 Empty weight depending on equipment Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear 911 Targa 4S Empty weight depending on equipment Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Manual transmission 3329 Ibs to 3494 Ibs 1510 kg to 1585 kg 4189 lbs 1900 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Manual transmission 3384 Ibs to 3527 Ibs 1535 kg to 1600 kg 4222 lbs 191
157. g measurement will continue The stopwatch stops after the ignition is switched off If the ignition is switched on again within approx 4 minutes the stopwatch will continue to run The only way to reset the stopwatch to zero is by selecting Reset in the CHRONO menu 7 MN Stopwatch OIL ET Starting the timing Push operating lever forward The selection field is switched on gt Select CHRONO with the operating lever mi Push operating lever forward di meron 45 vcr CHF ONO ST tinterm te OOD ni Push operating lever forward The time runs on all stopwatch displays The on board computer display changes to the Stop timing ntermediate time selection Note PCM The performance display in the Trip Sport display Begin trip menu must be selected in order to analyse the data in the PCM Controls Instruments 45 vcr aa Stop timina tinterm time 0001 12 Stopping the timing After time measurement is started the on board computer display changes to the Stop tim ing Intermediate time gt Select Stop timing with the operating lever Controls Instruments mer i Di Me Continue Push lever forward The time is stopped in all stopwatch displays and the on board compu ter display changes to the Continue Reset selection The timing can be continued or reset to zero Note PCM After timing has b
158. g on the tire sidewall on any tire on the vehicle Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tires t Fit winter tires to both axles well before the cold season begins Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you Maintenance note gt We recommend fitting winter tires on the vehicle at temperatures below 45 F 7 C Winter tires lose their traction capability when their tread depth falls below 5 32 in 4 mm Snow chains A Caution Risk of damage to body axle or brake compo nents Fit snow chains only to the rear wheels and only with the tire rim combination listed in the Technical Data To ensure adequate clearance between chain and body Porsche recommends only the use of fine link chains such as those approved by Porsche Please observe the chapter TECHNICAL DATA on page 328 Follow instructions issued by the supplier of the chains Different states and countries have varying statutory requirements regarding maximum speed Check with local authorities for possible restrictions Remove chains as soon as the roads are free of ice and snow Fitting snow chains 911 Carrera 911 CarreraS The use of snow chains is not permitted when 5 mm spacers are mounted A Caution Risk of damage to the wheel housings if the 5 mm spacers are not removed before fitting snow chains gt Topermit the fitting of snow chains have the 5 mm spacers removed on all 4 wheel
159. g or answering a call if traffic conditions so require and t Keep both hands on the steering wheel use hands free operation if available pull off the road and park before using a hand held telephone Itis essential to observe the instructions of the telephone manufacturer before putting the telephone into operation Controls Instruments Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in accordance with the technical requirements of Porsche The transmission power must not exceed 10 W The devices must possess a type approval for your vehicle and have an e symbol If you should require equipment with transmission power values greater than 10 W please consult your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose He is familiar with the technical requirements for installing devices of this kind The antennas for all radios and telephones with a transmitting antenna must be externally mounted The improper installation of radios or telephones or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting antenna inside the car may cause the warning lights to come on Improper installation of such equipment can create a discharged battery or excessive current draw from added equipment If aftermarket systems are installed by non deal ership technicians or outside the selling dealer problems may result Installation of aftermarket equipment is not covered under the New Car War
160. ge display Audio information set radio station Range on remaining fuel Empty Telephone info When Telephone information is active incoming telephone calls are displayed on the on board computer mam wY 0 taph TSE 3 b F ssic setting PL anguase Navigation 12 24h mode Integrated in the BC Navigation instructions Select time mode ae recalled on the on board computer 12h small squares on the right side of the isplay time display for AM PM When turning off Navigation instructions are 24h only shown before changing direction Basic setting Restore the basic setting of the on board computer Language Select language version Controls Instruments General information regarding the on board computer functions Range on remaining fuel The range on remaining fuel is continuously recalculated during the journey based on the fuel level current consumption and average consumption The more the fuel level falls the more spontaneously the display reacts For this reason the range on remaining fuel is not displayed if less than 9 miles 15 kilometers If the vehicle s inclination changes while driving or refueling incorrect range information may temporarily be given Note If the tank is nearly empty and you top up with only a small quantity of fuel an accurate range on remaining fuel is impossible Average consumption and average speed The values displayed are based on the d
161. get in and out of the car the fog lights and the tail lights remain on for a certain period of time When you get out of the car the lights are turned on for approx 30 seconds after the door is opened The off delay time resumes when the vehicle is locked On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus the PCM can be used to set the off delay time This setting also changes the lighting period for unlocking the vehicle Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instructions The lights are turned on for approx 30 sec onds when the vehicle is unlocked The lights go out if the ignition is switched on or when leaving the Welcome Home lighting Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment Function Vehicles with Bi Xenon headlights feature automatic headlight beam adjustment When the ignition is switched on the level of the headlight beam automatically changes in accordance with the vehicle load The level of the headlight beam is automatically kept constant during acceleration and braking Checking operation 1 Switch the low beam on 2 Insertignition key and switch ignition on The light beam first dips all the way down and is then adapted to the vehicle load If this test item is not met the headlight beam adjustment system must be checked by an authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments mn ra Turn Signal Headlight Dimmer Parking light Flasher Lever O
162. ght flasher stalk Hands free microphone for telephone Horn Wiper washer stalk rear window wiper Button for seat heating left Interior temperature sensor GPS antenna Stopwatch Emergency flasher switch Central locking button readiness display for alarm system Porsche Communication Management PCM Button for seat heating right Cupholder Light switch Operating lever for on board computer Locking lever for steering wheel adjustment Operating lever for automatic speed control Operating panel for air conditioning Controls Instruments 78 9 10 1112 SG a eee Basan nal o 7 es Controls Instruments 85 Please observe the chapter IMMOBILIZER on page 22 Please observe the chapter KEY WITH RADIO REMOTE CONTROL on page 23 Before starting the engine Apply the footbrake Manual transmission Move the gearshift lever into neutral The clutch pedal must be depressed fully before the starter will engage t Tiptronic Move the selector lever to P or N O Initial position 1 Ignition on 2 Start engine 3 Ignition off Ignition Starter Switch with anti theft Steering Lock Switch positions The ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock positions The ignition key rebounds to the initial position from every ignition lock position gt For your safety fasten safety belts Controls Instruments Switch position 0 Initial position The ignition key cannot b
163. h The 4 Pong Bi Xenon headlights are under high voltage when installed Be careful during all work in the area of the Bi Xenon headlights A Caution Risk of damage Bulbs of a higher wattage can damage the lamp housing t gt Only the bulbs shown in the chart may be used New bulbs must be clean and free from oil grease and fingerprints Therefore never touch bulbs with your bare hands Use a cloth or soft paper while replacing bulbs Practical Tips Emergency Service Bulb chart Halogen low beam Low beam with Bi Xenon headlight Halogen high beam Additional high beam with Bi Xenon headlight Fog light Tail light rear fog light Brake light tail light Tail light reflector Make up mirror light Reversing light Turn signal indicator light front and rear Turn signal indicator light side Side marker light Door guard Curb light Parking light front License plate light Luggage compartment engine compartment light interior light Reading light Type rating H7 55W Philips D2S 35 W H9 65 W H11 55W H8 35W P21 4W P21 4W P21 5W K3W P21 PY21 W WY5 W W3W W5 W W5 W Blue Vision CoW K10W 6 W Xenon Practical Tips Emergency Service Headlights General information A Caution Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion and excessive temperatures Donotaffix any coverings e g stone guards or films in the area of the headlights Note The headlights ca
164. h fuel spill or other flammable material A Warning Hot engine compartment components can burn skin on contact Before working on any part in the engine compartment turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently Controls Instruments Me Light Switch Switch settings HOME Lights switched off Welcome Home Function Parking lights side marker lights license plate light instrument illumination Low beam high beam Only with ignition on Controls Instruments 4D Fog lights in addition to parking lights or low beam Pull switch to first click Indicator light on The fog lights will go out automatically when the high beams are switched on d Rear fog light in addition to the fog lights Pull switch to second click Indicator light on Warning chime If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is opened while the lights not the parking light or Welcome Home lighting are on a chime warns of possible battery discharge In some countries differences are possible due to provisions of law Vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus Further individual light functions e g daytime driving lights are available in vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instructions Welcome Home Lighting Switching on t Move light switch to the HOME position For improved visibility and security when you
165. h the acceler ator When you ease off the accelerator the previously saved value is set again Option 2 t Push operating lever forward position 1 until the desired speed is reached The speed reached is maintained and stored when the lever is released Option 3 Push lever slightly forwards position 1 a maximum of 10 times The speed is increased by 1 mph 1 6 km h each time Note on operation Speed control operation is automatically interrupt ed if the speed is increased by more than approx 16 mph 25 km h for longer than 20 seconds Decelerating Option 1 Pull operating lever towards the steering wheel position 2 until the desired speed is reached The speed reached is maintained and stored when the lever is released Option 2 gt Briefly move lever towards the steering wheel position 2 a maximum of 10 times The speed is reduced by 1 mph 1 6 km h each time Vehicles with Tiptronic Additional downshifts are carried out to improve deceleration especially when driving downhill Interrupting automatic speed control operation Manual interruption Pull operating lever downwards briefly position 3 or t Operate brake or clutch pedal or Switch Tiptronic transmission to selector lever position N Please observe the chapter TIPTRONIC S on page 193 The speed driven before the interruption remains stored in the memory Automatic speed control operation is inte
166. he fastening screw up to the stop and turn it anticlockwise 2 turns to prevent damage Repeat procedure on the other side of the hardtop mit 25 9 Together with a second person on the other side grasp the hardtop at points E and F A Warning Danger of pinching fingers or hands at the points F t gt Evenly lift the hardtop at both sides 10 First pull the hardtop rearward and up out of the locking elements Carefully lift the hardtop up and over the vehicle to the rear Mobile Roofs 59 310 11 Carefully remove both protection covers J to Putting on the hardtop the rear 12 Fit both plastic covers C into the trim panel A Caution The marking point must point to the rear These covers are also used with the hardtop t Always remove the windstop before fitting the hardtop Please observe the chapter WINDSTOP on 13 Close front locking lever Push on plastic cover of the front hardtop lock page 214 1 Open all four side windows and convertible top Mobile Roofs Risk of damage to the windstop and hardtop Take unlocking handle D from the storage tray between the front seats Position unlocking handle D on the point marking Carefully remove both plastic covers C on both sides of the hardtop npt 3 Carefully fit both protective covers J into the trim panel from behind 4 Pull off plastic cover of the front hardtop lock 5 Press red lock button of the front l
167. he parking assistant system is activated automati cally when reverse gear is selected and the ignition is on Note Be aware that the parking assistant system is not switched on if the car rolls backward without reverse gear being engaged Controls Instruments s f Ultrasound sensors Sensors Four ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper measure the distance to the closest obstacle Range middle sensors around 60 in 150 cm Range outer sensors around 24 in 60 cm Obstacles cannot be detected in the blind sensor area e g near the ground Note The sensors must always be kept free of dust ice and snow in order to ensure that they are fully functional A Caution To avoid damaging the sensors Maintain sufficient distance when cleaning with steam jet units Signal tones function When reverse gear is selected the parking assistant confirms that it is switched on by issuing a short signal tone A detected obstacle is signalled by an intermit tent tone The intervals decrease as the obstacle is approached A continuous tone sounds when the distance becomes less than one foot This continuous tone can stop if the obstacle is approached closer than one foot The radio volume should not be so loud as to drown out the signal tones Limits of ultrasonic measurement The parking assistant system cannot detect sound absorbing obstacles e g winter operation powder snow
168. he same position Maintenance Car Care direction of the spoiler on the driver side curvature on the passenger side 6 Carefully fold wiper arm back onto the wind shield Maintenance Car Care Changing rear window wiper blade A Caution Risk of damage If a wiper blade is not changed properly it can come loose when the car is moving t Check whether the wiper blade is seated securely The wiper blade must engage the wiper arm properly Apply the handbrake t Switch the rear wiper off position O and remove the ignition key Fold wiper arm away from the glass Press together the plastic spring of the wiper blade Pull wiper blade upwards and out of wiper arm Insert new wiper blade into the wiper arm from above Press together the plastic spring of the wiper blade and engage it in the wiper arm until it snaps into place Carefully fold wiper arm back onto the window Car Care Instructions Long term maintenance of value Please observe the chapter EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE on page 232 Regular and correct care helps to maintain the value of your car and is also a precondi tion for the New Vehicle Warranty and the Anti Corrosion Warranty Your authorized Porsche dealer has specially developed car care products from the Porsche program available either singly or as complete car care sets They will be pleased to help you select suitable produc
169. hes on the steering wheel inadvertently in either automatic or manual mode thereby triggering undesired gear changes Keylock position The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector lever position P Transmission selector lever Changing the selector lever position The selector lever is locked with the ignition key withdrawn The selector lever can be moved from position P or N only with The ignition switched on The brake pedal pressed and The release button pressed Release button The release button arrow in the selector lever prevents unintentional gear changes The release button must be pressed when shifting to position R or P Starting The engine can be started only if the brake pedal is depressed and the selector lever is in position P or N Moving off Only select the desired position for moving off D M or R when the engine is idling and the brake pedal is depressed t Since the vehicle creeps when in gear do not release the brake until you want to move off After selecting a gear do not accelerate until you can feel that the gear is engaged Shifting Gears Indicator for selector lever position and engaged gear Indication When the engine is running the selector lever position and engaged gear are indicated If the selector lever is between two positions The corresponding selector lever position in the instrument cluster flashes for two seconds and
170. hicle are met We recommend however that you change to a differ ent fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle Deterioration of driveability and performance Substantially reduced fuel economy Vapor lock and non start problems especially at high altitude or at high temperature Engine malfunction or stalling Fuels containing MMT Some North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT If such fuels are used your emis sion control system performance may be negatively affected The check engine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT Porsche and the Environment Environmental guidelines We develop and produce exclusive sports cars with advanced environmental and safety technology and a great ability to fascinate Our environmental policy is based on the following principles The maximum possible use of environmental and safety technology that is economically justifiable Economical usage of energy and resources Involvement of our business partners and contractors in our efforts to protect the environment Open dialogue with all social groups California Proposition 65 Warning A Warning t Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
171. ht cccsscssseeees 154 314 O taneratihi senian a ns 246 Off delay Oi a TT Checking level ccccccsssesssesssteessnrees 136 Consumption Level checks Level indicator AATE E EEEE A Temperature ccccecscceesees On board computer Basic settings ccscecesessstsessteessseeeees Language versions cesceceseeeeseesnseeees 141 On board literature ccccccccesseceeessseeeeesseees 1 Orientation light cccccccssecssesssesssteesseeees 83 Outside temperatur indicator cccccccee 104 P Paint Careia Ark aoa aaa Anais Data ssiri ParkAssistant 0 006 Parking oaase Parking aids 00c00 Mirrors 0cccccceeeee Parking brake 00 Warning light Parking light c00 Particle filter nain slice deensoeiewerecs Passenger compartment monitoring 30 Plastic parts Platform lift anann nnn Porsche Active Suspension Management PASM ae fvezecvccessctsctesets det auote wsataiecetessttetic Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake Porsche Communication Management PCM 185 Porsche Stability System PSM Information light csccesseesseeeeees Power measurement Power measurements Power steering fluid level Power WINdOWS 000005 mh Practical tips 4 2 sce cescascetvee tiation Range on remaining fuel Rear fog light Rear seat backrests Rear view mirrors Rear window defogger
172. ht 22 Safety belt warning light 23 Tiptronic indicator 24 Clock and outside temperature display 25 Adjustment button for clock When the ignition is switched on the warning lights light up for a lamp check Note Warnings that have been given are stored in the appropriate control unit memory and can be read out at an authorized Porsche dealer This information can help to warn you about situations which may be hazardous to you or your car Note Warnings that have been given are stored in the appropriate control unit memory and can be read out at an authorized Porsche dealer This information can help to warn you about situations which may be hazardous to you or your car Controls Instruments i A 12 13 141516 1718 192021 22 23 24 2 Controls Instruments Instrument Panel Canada Models Overview Also refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner s Manual Engine oil temperature gauge Speedometer with analogue display Tire pressure warning light Turn signal indicator light left Tachometer High beam indicator light Turn signal indicator light right ABS warning light 0 5008 SOOT Gon DEES Cooling system Temperature gauge warning light 10 Fuel Level gauge warning light 11 Engine oil pressure gauge 12 Adjustment button for instrument illumination and trip counter 13 Odometer and daily trip mileage display 14 Automatic speed control indicator light 15 Light
173. ht USA O Warning light Canada The warning lights on the instrument panel and on the on board computer indicate an insufficient brake fluid level Ifthe warning light lights up on the instrument panel and the warning message appears on the on board computer in combination with a larger pedal travel a brake circuit may have failed If the warning lights should light up when driving t Stop immediately in a suitable place Donotcontinue driving Consult an authorized Porsche dealer Maintenance Car Care Fuel Economy Fuel economy will vary depending on where when and how you drive optional equipment installed and the general condition of your car Acar tuned to specifications and correct ly maintained will help you to achieve optimal fuel economy Have your vehicle tuned to specifications Air cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper engine breathing Battery should be fully charged Wheels should be properly aligned Tires should be inflated to the correct pres sure Always monitor your fuel consumption Drive smoothly avoid abrupt changes in speed as much as possible Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops Do not drive longer than necessary in the lower gears Shifting into a higher gear early without lugging the engine will help save fuel Prolonged warm up idling wastes gas Start the vehicle just before you are ready to drive Accelerate slowly and smoothly Switch
174. hts D Orientation light Interior Lights Automatic disconnection Please observe the chapter LOAD SWITCH OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS on page 293 Interior lights reading lights Switching off Press left half of switch Switching to continuous illumination Press right half of switch Switching on and off automatically Move switch to center position The interior and footwell lights are switched on when a door is unlocked or opened or when the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock The lights are switched off with a delay of approx 2 minutes after the doors are closed The light goes out immediately as soon as the ignition is switched on or the vehicle is locked Orientation light A light emitting diode at the bottom of the interior mirror improves orientation in the passenger compartment when it is dark Note on operation On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus the brightness of the orientation light can be changed in PCM Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instructions Controls Instruments Operation Instruments 19 Buttons for rear spoiler Porsche Active Suspension Management PASM Sport Overview of the functions mode Porsche Stability Management PSM 1O00 OY OL GS Re an oO 11 12 13 14 15 16 I7 18 Ignition lock steering lock Sports exhaust system Turn signals high beam headli
175. ication No 2 Type Type description 3 Engine code Transmission code 4 Paint No nterior 5 Optional equipment Vehicle Identification Technical Data Vehicle identification number Position In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations the vehicle identification number of your car is located at the bottom left of the windshield frame and can be seen from the outside The vehicle identification number is in the luggage compartment under the battery cover and at the bottom left behind the windshield Removing the battery cover Please observe the chapter BATTERY on page 295 Safety compliance sticker The safety compliance sticker is your assurance that your new Porsche complies with all applica ble Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufac tured The sticker also shows the month and year of production and the vehicle identification number of your car perforations as well as the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating Tire pressure plate Engine number The tire pressure plate is attached to the left hand The engine number is stamped on the underside of door aperture the crankcase 4 Vehicle Identification Technical Data lt we Technical Data Engine data Type Number of cylinders Bore Stroke Cubic capacity Net horsepower SAE J 1349 at crankshaft speed Net torque SAE J 1349 at crankshaft sp
176. ight Dimmer Parking light Flasher Lever sinri dii a aea 156 Windshield Wiper Washer Lever 006 157 Automatic Speed Control ccccccceceeseeees 160 Automatic Air Conditioning System 05 163 Central and Side Vents cccscccsssceesseeseaees 166 Freshrair intakes vcs 2 tsessicen lt annia 166 Heated Rear Window Door Mirror Heating 167 Ashittay EPEAN ei etal aid Matec 168 Cigarette Lighter c ccsscccsssesssteessssessaees 169 Controls Instruments Cupholder eee 170 Storage in the Passenger Compartment 172 Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine Compart MONEE iris iein ai 175 Luggage Compartment Vehicles without Four Wheel Drive ccccsscccsscccsseeesseeessteeesserenees 177 Luggage Compartment Vehicles with Four Wheel Drive E EE EE 179 Trunk Entrapment cccccsccccssessseessseeeees 180 Fire Extinguisher sccccscessssessseesseeeesseess 181 HOMOLINK OEE E edatuees decssenten 182 Porsche Communication Management PCM 185 Car Audio Operation TipS c cccccsseceeeeeee 186 Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms 188 Controls Instruments Dear Porsche Owner Alot has gone into the manufacture of your Porsche including advanced engineering rigid quality control and demanding inspections These engineering and safety features will be enhanced by you the safe driver who knows his her car and all controls who maintains
177. ight washer Vehicles with Bi Xenon headlights The washer sprays only while low beam or high beam is switched on gt Briefly push button A to operate headlight washer system Ifheavily soiled repeat wash The headlight washer system automatically sprays once for every ten times the front windshield washer system is operated Note The windshield washer nozzles are heated when the ignition is on as a precaution against freezing Controls Instruments Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instructions Rear Wiper 6 Rear window wiper intermittent operation t Move wiper lever forwards to the first click The rear window wiper wipes at preset intervals The rear wiper is automatically switched off when a speed of 130 mph 210 km h is exceeded It is switched on again when the speed falls below 124 mph 200 km h On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus further rear wiper functions can be selected via the PCM Controls Instruments Rain sensor Wiper speed The rain sensor on the windshield measures the amount of rainfall snowfall too Wiper speed is automatically adjusted accordingly Switching on t Move wiper lever upwards to the first click Switching off Move wiper lever to position 0 The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper lever is already in position 1 when the ignition is switched on To switch the rain sensor
178. ignoring those laws and driving con ditions or by ignoring the instruc tions in this manual Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can lead to accidents and severe or fatal person al injuries The fitting of racing tires e g slicks for sporting events is not approved by Porsche Very high cornering speeds can be achieved with racing tires However the resulting transverse acceleration values would jeopardize the adequate supply of oil to the engine Porsche therefore will not accept any warranty or accept any liability for damage occurring as a result of non compliance with this provision Regularly check your vehicle for signs of damage Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers or underside pan els affect the driving behavior and therefore must be replaced immedi ately Your car may have all or some of the components described in this manual Should you have difficulty understanding any of the explanations of features or equipment installed in your vehicle contact your authorized Porsche dealer He She will be glad to assist you Also check with your dealer on other available options or equipment Throughout this booklet left is designat ed as the driver s side of the vehicle and right as the passenger s side of the vehi cle Text illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the information available at the time of printing Ithas always been Porsche s policy to conti
179. in doubt about the status of the airbag you can switch off the passenger s airbag on the key switch Switch off the passenger s airbag on the key switch using the car key A PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp Switch position AUTO passenger s airbag system is active Switch position OFF passenger s airbag system is switched off A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death for passenger if passenger s airbag remains switched off after the child restraint system is removed t Make sure that the key switch is switched to AUTO once the child seat has been removed in order to provide protection to the adult occupants Warning light PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF If the airbag on the passenger s side is switched off Warning light PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF is continuously lit when the ignition key is inserted A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death from the passenger s airbag If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning light A is not lit when the ignition key is inserted and the Airbag OFF switch is switched to the OFF Position this could indicate a fault in the system Donotinstalla child restraint system on the passenger s seat Controls Instruments Have the fault remedied immediately Please see your authorized Porsche dealer Note The key switch for switching off the passenger s airbag in combination with the LATCH attachment bracket are not installe
180. in the button goes out The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode at speeds between 20 and 60 mph 30 and 100 km h Press button briefly The rear spoiler retracts the light emitting diode in the button goes out The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode at speeds over 60 mph 100 km h Press button briefly The rear spoiler remains extended the light emitting diode in the button goes out The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode Controls Instruments Clutch Pedal Should the free travel of the clutch pedal suddenly become larger it could mean a malfunction of the The clutch pedal must be depressed fully clutch before the starter will engage A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death t See your Porsche dealer for correction Always check the movement of the clutch pedal before driving and make sure that it is not obstructed by a floor mat or any other object Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding into positions that could interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you nonskid floor mats of the correct size A Warning To avoid damage to the clutch and transmis sion Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears Donothold the car ona steep grade with the clutch pedal partially depressed Controls Instruments Parking Brake Function of the parking brake Parking bra
181. ing behavior Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer A Warning Risk of injury during manual retraction or extension of the rear spoiler with the vehicle stationary t Make sure that no persons or objects are within the range of movement of the rear spoiler Controls Instruments A Warning Risk of damage from pushing the vehicle by the spoiler Donotpush the vehicle at the spoiler Automatic mode Conditions The limits for automatic extension and retraction of the spoiler depend on various circumstances e g driving speed engine compartment temperature If automatic control fails a warning message is displayed by the on board computer Engine compartment temperature under 122 F 55 C Spoiler extends at 75 mph 120 km h and retracts at 37 mph 60 km h Engine compartment temperature over 140 F 60 C Spoiler extends at 50 mph 80 km h and retracts at 19 mph 30 km h s Manual control Manual extending and retracting When the ignition is on the rear spoiler can be extended and retracted manually using the button in the center console Extending Press button briefly The spoiler extends to its final position The light emitting diode in the button lights up Retracting a manually extended rear spoiler atspeeds between 0 and 20 mph 0 and 30 km h Press and hold button until the rear spoiler has reached its final position The light emitting diode
182. ink between a transmitter and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or moun tains the radio sound may be accompanied with static or fluttering because of the characteristic of FM In a similar effect a fluttering noise is some times heard when driving along a tree lined road This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjust ing the tone control for greater bass response until the disturbance has passed Multipath Because of the reflecting characteristics of FM direct and reflected signals may reach the antenna at the same time multipath and cancel each other out As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead spots the listener may hear a momentary flutter or loss of reception Station swapping When two FM stations are close to each other and an electronic dead spot such as static or multipath area interrupts the original signal sometimes the stronger second signal will be selected automatically until the original one returns This swapping can also occur as you drive away from the selected station and approach another station of a stronger signal Compact disc player k Caution To avoid damage to compact disc player and discs t Use only compact discs labeled as shown having no dirt damage or warpage Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part of the player unit Do not insert any object other than a disc into the slot Remember there are no user serviceable parts inside the compact disc pla
183. ink cross type or edge chains Snow chain clearance can be guaranteed only on the tire rim combination marked Tire and rim sizes Extensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche Your Porsche dealer has informa tion about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you If aftermarket tires and or wheels are installed which are not approved by Porsche the vehicle s driveability stability while in motion and handling characteristics might be impaired Since Porsche has no data on such combinations Porsche cannot stand behind the safety or durability of these aftermarket combi nations 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4S Summer tires 19 inch only Only approved together with 17 mm spacers Vehicle Identification Technical Data A Danger Installation of sizes not authorized by Porsche may have a dangerous effect on the driving stability and could result in serious personal injury or death Before mounting new tires check with your Porsche dealer about the current release status Vehicle Identification Technical Data Tire pressures for cold tires Summer and snow tires 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S 18 inch wheels front 36 psi 2 5 bar rear 44 psi 3 0 bar 19 inch wheels partially loaded front 33 psi 2 3 bar up to 2 persons without luggage rear 39 psi 2 7 bar 19 inch wheels fully loaded front 36 psi 2 5 bar as of 2 persons with luggage rear 44 psi 3 0 bar Summer and
184. ion is made via a button on the center console In Normal mode the running gear is in a sporty and comfortable setup Sport mode offers a markedly sporty shock absorber tuning e g for driving on the race circuit The variable suspension system selects the appro priate damping level for each wheel according to the situation and conditions of driving Example If the vehicle is driven in a markedly sporty manner in Normal mode PASM automat ically adapts the shock absorber behavior to the driving situation in this case as well Controls Instruments Switching on PASM Sport mode Press PASM button in the center console When PASM Sport mode is switched on the light emitting diode in the button is illuminated and a message is shown by the on board computer Switching off PASM Sport mode Press PASM button in the center console The light emitting diode in the button goes out and the on board computer displays a message After the ignition is switched off PASM is automati cally reset to Normal mode Please observe the chapter SPORTS EXHAUST SYSTEM on page 77 For vehicles with automatic anti dazzle mirrors gt Switch off the automatic anti dazzle operation of the mirrors before you switch on the interior light Otherwise the mirrors may accidentally swivel into the anti dazzle position A C Switch for reading light on driver passenger side B Switch for interior light and footwell lig
185. ion key from the ignition lock Please observe the chapter BATTERY on page 295 Controls Instruments Gong If you leave the key in the ignition steering lock a gong will sound when the driver s door is opened This is a reminder to remove the key Starting and Stopping Engine Starting Procedures Please observe the chapter IMMOBILIZER on page 22 gt Please observe the chapter EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM on page 247 A Danger Serious personal injury or death may result if you are involved in a collision without having fastened the safety belts gt Fasten safety belts before driving away Before starting the engine Apply the footbrake gt Manualtransmission Move the gearshift lever into neutral The clutch pedal must be depressed fully before the starter will engage gt Tiptronic Move the selector lever to P or N Temperature sensors on the engine automatically provide the correct fuel air mixture required for starting Therefore itis not necessary to depress the accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a warm engine Starting the engine Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2 As soon as the engine starts release the ignition key The first operation of the starter is ended automat ically when the engine starts If the engine does not start subsequent starter operations will not be ended automatically If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds
186. ir can be delivered from all vents depending on the air distribution setting on the operating panel A Continuous opening and closing B Setting vent direction Fresh air intake To ensure proper air intake Keep the fresh air inlet between the luggage compartment lid and the windshield free from snow ice and leaves Ql Heated Rear Window Door Mirror Heating Switching on The heated rear window door mirror heating is ready for operation when the ignition is on Press button The light emitting diode in the button lights up After approx 15 minutes the heating switches off automatically The heater can be switched back on by pressing the button again Switching off Press button The light emitting diode in the button goes out Controls Instruments Ashtray Opening Open ashtray lid Emptying Open ashtray and carefully pull out ash insert Leave ashtray lid open Pushin ash insert 1 68 Controls Instruments A Warning Danger of fire Never use ashtray for waste paper disposal as it could pose a fire hazard Heating lighter Open ashtray lid Push in knob of the cigarette lighter When ready for use the lighter will snap back Note on operation The lighter receptacle is not to be used for electrical accessories except for the tire filling compressor Maximum power consumption 150 W Please observe the chapter SOCKETS on page
187. ise damage to the vehicle may result Towing hook The towing hook Ais stored in the tool box in the luggage compartment A Caution Risk of damage to the vehicle gt Use the towing hook only for an emergency to remove the vehicle off the road The towing hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto the flat bed tractor or towing apparatus if the vehicle will roll freely Under no circumstances is the vehicle to be secured using the towing hook Never use the towing hook to tow this or any other vehicle Bear in mind the limited ground clearance of your car on uneven surfaces Practical Tips Emergency Service Fitting towing hook When fitting on the rear of the vehicle the license plate must be removed 1 Press the lower edge of the appropriate plastic cover into the bumper until the cover disengages Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by its thread Completely screw in the towing hook A amp Practical Tips Emergency Service Removing towing hook 1 Unscrew the towing hook A 2 Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the opening 3 Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge to engage it in the bumper When removing on the rear of the vehicle the license plate must be mounted Pulling vehicle onto flat bed 1 Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat bed to reduce the angle of the pull 2 Reelin the hoist cable and check the underside of the vehic
188. isengage fixing loop B Replace defective bulb When doing so ensure bulb is seated properly Reassemble in reverse order Practical Tips Emergency Service Bi Xenon headlight Changing bulb for low beam and high beam 1 Turn the plug counter clockwise bayonet lock and pull it off Disengage both fixing loops A Replace defective bulb B When doing so ensure bulb is seated properly Engage both fixing loops A push on plug and turn right as far as the stop Changing bulb for high beam or additional high 2 beam Bi Xenon headlight of the bulb holder 1 Pull both plug release tabs apart Pull plug out Turn the bulb holder Turn it counter clockwise 3 Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder on the left headlight and clockwise on the right 4 Reassemble in reverse order headlight Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing Closing lid of headlight housing 1 Push on lid until it perceptibly engages 2 Fasten lid with the 4 screws Practical Tips Emergency Service Changing bulbs for parking light turn 2 Remove auxiliary headlight Ensure that the signal light and fog light vent hose D is not lost when the auxiliary headlight is pulled out Removing auxiliary headlight The release card for the auxiliary headlights is inside the vehicle folder 1 Insert release card at the side of the auxiliary headlight The auxiliary headlight is released by pushing in the card The card may have t
189. istance travelled since the last reset to zero You can set the starting time for a measurement before or during the trip Switching the ignition off does not reset the measurements It is therefore possible to collect values over long periods Disconnecting the car battery will cause these memories to be erased Controls Instruments Tire pressure The Tire pressure function of the on board computer displays the tire pressures dependent on temperature in the four wheels You can watch the tire pressure rise and fall while driving The display is only for information To correct the tire pressures always use the displayed values from the Info pressure display in the Tire pressure menu Warnings on the instrument panel and the on board computer Survey of warnings If a warning message appears always refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner s Manual Warning messages are issued only if all measurement precon ditions are met Therefore check all fluid levels regularly in particular always check the engine oil level after refuelling Instrument panel A On board computer A amp i Text display on on board computer Seat belt Handbrake Ignition key not removed Replace battery in ignition key Ignition lock faulty please go to workshop Ignition lock faulty visit workshop now Relieve steering Steering locked Lights on Meaning measure Driver and passengers must fa
190. itch with anti theft Steering LOCK ireny inen Adee aS eet icteks 86 Starting and Stopping Engine ccscceseeee 89 Instrument Panel USA Models 0sccceereeees 91 Instrument Panel Canada Models 0 000 93 Engine oil temperature c cccssceseseeseseeeees 95 Automatic Speed Control Indicator light 96 Instrument lllumination ccccceceeeeseeeeeeeteees 97 Trip Odometer Speedometer cccccccccesscceeesseeecesseeeeessaees Tachometer 22 020 h5i E s Cooling System Tiptronic osasse Check Engine Warning Light ccsseseees 107 Central warning light cccccsccssessseeessees 1 Brake Warning Light On Board Computer BC LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit 113 INFO Warning messages ssceeseseeteeeereeees 1 TEL Telephone information ssccseseeeees 1 CHRONO Stopwatch cscccsseesseeeeees TPC Tire Pressure Monitoring OIL Display and measurement of the engine oil NOVEL E EEE AE 136 SET Basic setting on on board computer 139 General information regarding the on board computer FUNCTIONS ccscecesesetseeesseeseeees 142 Warnings on the instrument panel and the on board COMPUTE salen nen ieee 143 Emergency Flasher Switch c ccceseseseees 153 ERTE Di ESTE DAA E E 154 Welcome Home Lighting c ccesccseseeeees 154 Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment 155 Turn Signal Headl
191. itched off Naa ope Cooling System Temperature gauge ignition on USA Display in F Canada Display in C Pointer to the left engine cold t Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loading Pointer in the middle normal operating temper ature The pointer may move up to the red area when engine is heavily loaded and outside temperature is high but should return to normal when engine load is reduced Warning light A If the coolant temperature is too high the warning light comes on Additionally a warning is displayed in the on board computer gt Pull off the road turn off the engine and allow to cool Check radiator and air passages in front end of car for obstructions Check coolant level If necessary add coolant and have fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Please observe the chapter COOLANT LEVEL on page 233 Note To prevent excessive temperatures the cooling air passages must not be restricted by coverings e g films stone guards If the coolant level is too low the warning light flashes Additionally a warning is displayed in the on board computer gt Switch engine off and allow to cool Add coolant Have the cause of the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Please observe the chapter COOLANT LEVEL on page 233 A Caution Risk of engine damage Ifthe warning lights come on even though c
192. ith fresh air from the ambient air of the canister This mixture will be directed to the intake air housing by the tank vent line mixed with the intake air and burned during normal combustion Maintenance Car Care a Washer Fluid Capacity Without headlight cleaning system approxi mately 2 6 quarts 2 5 liters With headlight cleaning system approximately 6 3 quarts 6 0 liters Washer fluid The reservoir with a blue screw cap is in the luggage compartment to the rear left Clean water is generally not enough to clean the windshield and headlights Depending on Maintenance Car Care the season mix the water with the appropriate additives Follow the instructions for the mixture ratio Only use window cleaner concentrate which meets the following requirements Dilutability 1 100 Phosphate free Suitable for plastic headlight lenses We recommend window cleaner concentrates approved by Porsche Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you Summer filling Water window cleaner concentrate at the mixing ratio indicated on the container Winter filling Water antifreeze protection window cleaner concentrate at the mixing ratio indicated on the container Please note all the information on the contain ers of the window cleaner concentrate or the antifreeze protection Topping off washer fluid 1 Please note all the information on the refill container
193. ity eats a 150 b 4 sa brda OS Example for determining the combined weight of occupants and cargo Vehicle Load Capacity Determining the combined weight of occupants and cargo t The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed the weight shown onthe gt Add the weight of all occupants and then add tire plate in the vehicle the total luggage weight figure Please observe the chapter TIRE PRESSURE Steps for determining correct load limit e 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of gt Never exceed the number of passengers occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX shown on the tire pressure plate in the vehicle pounds on your vehicle s placard depending on the date of manufacture Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 Ibs and there will be five 150 Ib passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ibs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 Ibs Practical Tips Emergency Service 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 Practical
194. iving conditions Because these tires have different tread characteristics they will wear considerably faster than other summer tires How much faster they will wear depends on individual driving style and service conditions Exercise caution when driving on wet roads paying special attention to hydroplaning situations stagnant water puddles lane grooves Sport tires have a lower tread depth than normal tires and you must therefore adapt speed accordingly when driving on wet surfaces The driver s skill level must be commensurate with the vehicle performance levels in the upper range limits due to increased safety risks in the upper range limits Atoudside temperatures below 45 F 7 C change to winter tires Notify anyone using your car of these charac teristics and possible effects A Danger Risk of accident through loss of road surface contact control over the vehicle and breaking ability leading to serious personal injury or death The reduced tire tread depth means that there is an increased risk of aquaplaning on wet roads t When driving on wet or mud covered roads reduce speed significantly A Danger Risk of accident from worn tires due to accelerated rate of tire wear Because these high performance sport tires wear faster than most summer tires it is important to check tire wear frequently to avoid risk of serious personal injury or death from worn tires Check tire wea
195. ized Porsche dealer immediately A Warning Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death The control unit of the ABS brake system is set for standard tire size If non standard tires are installed the control unit may misinterpret the speed of the vehicle because of the variant data it receives from the sensors on the axles t Use only tire makes and types tested by Porsche Controls Instruments Sports Exhaust System oe Sports exhaust system for vehicles without sports mode The sports exhaust system can be switched on and off when the ignition is switched on using button A When the sports exhaust system is switched on the light emitting diode in the button lights up Sports exhaust system for vehicles with sports mode The sport exhaust system can be switched on and off when the ignition is on using the SPORT button B Switching on the sports mode actuates the markedly sporty PASM shock absorber tuning However should you wish to have a more com fortable shock absorber setting but still use the characteristics of the sport mode and the sport exhaust system the PASM can be switched to Nor mal mode separately gt To do so press the PASM button C The light emitting diode in the PASM button goes out Please observe the chapter SPORT MODE on page 78 Please observe the chapter PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT PASM on page 82 Controls Instruments
196. ke force is mechanically transferred to the rear wheels by means of cables t Use the parking brake only after the vehicle has come to a full stop Setting the parking brake Pull the lever all the way up arrow With the ignition on the parking brake warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer will come on if the lever is even slightly raised A firm pull upward is required to properly engage the parking brake If the brake is not fully set the vehicle may roll without control Move the selector lever to P Tiptronic or move the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear Manual transmission gt Before exiting the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully set and the vehicle is not moving at all A Danger Risk of serious personal injury or death A partially engaged parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll causing serious personal injury or death to any person in its path gt Engage the parking brake fully Releasing the parking brake Pull the lever slightly up as you depress the release button and then push the lever all the way down Warning lights BRAKE Parking brake warning light USA O Parking brake warning light Canada The warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer will go out after the parking brake is fully released The warning lights are not an indicator that the parking brake is fully set it is only intended to be a warning to re
197. ked for a long time the battery of another car can be used for starting with the help of jumper cables Make sure the voltage of both batteries is the same Both batteries must be 12 volt types The capacity Ampere hours Ah of the booster battery must not be substantially less than that of the discharged battery The discharged battery must be correctly connected to the vehicle s electrical system Please observe the chapter BATTERY on page 295 Please observe the chapter EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPART MENT LID on page 294 Note Donottry to start the car by pushing or towing Damage to the catalytic converters and other components of the car may result Practical Tips Emergency Service v A Warning Risk of short circuit damage and explosion resulting in serious personal injury or death Use only jumper cables of adequate diameter cross section and fitted with completely insulated alligator clips Follow all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer When connecting jumper cables make sure that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the engine compartment The jumper cables must be long enough so that neither vehicles nor cables touch another The vehicles must not be in contact otherwise current might flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected The cable clamps must not be allowed to contact each other when one end of the jumper cables
198. kly if your vehicle is not driven on a daily basis over a distance of several miles The more often you drive your vehicle and the longer the distance driven on each trip the more opportunity the vehicle s charging system will have to recharge the batteries Replacing battery The service life of the battery is subject to normal wear it depends greatly on care climatic condi tions and driving conditions distances loads t Only use an original Porsche battery with the correct part number as a replacement Please observe the disposal instructions for batteries Putting vehicle into operation After the battery is connected or after an com pletely discharged battery is charged the mul tifunctional PSM light lights up on the instrument panel and a message appears on the on board computer to indicate a fault This fault can be remedied with a few simple steps 1 Start the engine 2 With the vehicle stationary perform a few steering movements to the left and right and then drive a short distance in a straight line until the multifunctinal PSM light goes out and the message on the on board computer disappears 3 Ifthe warnings do not disappear then Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied 4 After the warnings disappear Stop the vehicle in a Suitable place 5 Perform adaptation of the power windows Please observe the chapter STORING END POSITION OF THE W
199. l more frequently so that your engine once again has 100 efficient engine oil Engine oil performance class Engine oil is not only a lubricant but also serves to keep the engine clean to neutralize the dirt which penetrates into the engine through combustion and to protect the engine against corrosion To perform these functions the oil is provided with additives which have been specially developed for these functions The efficiency of an oil is expressed for example by the API ILSAC or ACEA classifications Viscosity Like all liquids engine oil is viscous when cold and thin bodied when warm The viscosity of an oil is expressed by its SAE class For cold viscosity measured at temperatures below 32 F 0 C the SAE class is given as anumber and the letter W as in winter for hot viscosity measured at 212 F 100 C the SAE class is given only as a number The viscosity of an oil is therefore always the same if it has the same number of an SAE class Oils with two viscosities are called multigrade oils oils with only one viscosity are termed single grade oils Single grade oils cannot be used in your engine The viscosity of the engine oil for your Porsche has to be selected according to the ambient tempera ture given in the engine oil recommendation table Maintenance Car Care Brake Fluid Level Use of brake fluid Please observe the chapter EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON
200. l about the roof load If loading the vehicle also correct the tire pressure Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can be found on the tire pressure plate and in the chapter technical data Never exceed the specified axle load Over loading can shorten the service life of the tires and car as well as lead to dangerous vehicle reactions and long braking distances Damage due to overloading is not covered by the vehi cle warranty Please observe the chapter LOADING INFORMATION on page 278 Please observe the chapter TIRE PRESSURES FOR COLD TIRES on page 334 Practical Tips Emergency Service SEE OWNERS re E G F Example of a tire pressure plate Practical Tips Emergency Service Tire pressure plate Information on the tire pressure plate A Seating capacity Maximum number of vehicle occupants including the driver B Vehicle load limit Is the maximum total weight limit specified of the load passengers and cargo for the vehicle This is the maximum weight of passengers and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle Please observe the chapter LOADING INFORMATION on page 278 C Tire size for the front axle Check with your authorized Porsche dealer about the current release status D Recommended tire pressure for the front axle These values are for cold tires 68 F 20 C E Tire size for the rear axle Check with your authorized Porsche dealer about the current release status
201. l automatic adjustment by pressing any of the seat adjustment buttons M Memory button 1 Key button 2 3 Person buttons Seat Memory Individual seat and door mirror settings Individual seat and door mirror settings can be stored and recalled for the driver s position Further individual setting options are available in vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instructions Risk of crushing due to uncontrolled recall of Donotleave children in the vehicle unattended Operation with person buttons 2 3 Storing seat position 1 Switch on ignition Reverse gear must not be engaged Set the desired seat and door mirror positions 3 Keep memory button M depressed and additionally press person button 2 or 3 The individual setting is now stored under the desired person button Recalling seat position The seat position can only be called up when the vehicle is stationary 1 Switch on the ignition or open the driver s door 2 Press person button until the seat has reached its final position The setting of door mirrors and lumbar support will be completed even if the person button is not kept depressed Note Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted immediately by releasing the button Controls Instruments Operating with the remote control of the car key Individual assignment of the remote control Each r
202. l hand held transmitter approx Oin to 12 in 0 to 30 cm in front of the marked position figure on the vehicle 3 Press the transmit button on the original hand held transmitter until the fog lights flash three times up to approx 45 seconds 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate other buttons Note Several attempts with different distances between the vehicle and the original hand held transmitter might be necessary The fog lights will flash once the 5 minutes have been exceeded Programming must be repeated from the beginning HomeLink with changeable code system 1 Allocate the required keys as for the systems with fixed code steps 1 to 3 2 To synchronise the system Press the pro gramming button on the receiver for the garage door actuator Afterwards you usu ally have approx 30 seconds to initiate step 3 3 Press the allocated HomeLink button twice With some devices the button to be allocated must be pressed a third time in order to complete the setting process 4 Repeat the programming steps to allocate other buttons Note Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer if you have not been able to successfully allocate signals for the garage door opener to the buttons even though you have carefully followed the instructions in this chapter and the operating instructions for the original hand held transmitter To reprogram a single button 1 Press the desired button until the light e
203. l level display faulty Oil temperature gauge faulty Indicator faulty Brake pad wear Meaning measure Stop immediately at a suitable place and check tank cap for proper fastening If the tank cap was fastened correctly consult your authorized Porsche dealer Consult your authorized Porsche dealer Consult your authorized Porsche dealer Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off Do not continue driving Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Coolant indicator failed Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the brake pads changed immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer Instrument panel On board computer S S B e Text display on on board computer Warning Brake fluid level Warning Brake circuit division ABS failure PSM off PSM on PSM failure PASM Normal Sport PASM failure PASM indicator faulty Sport mode failure Meaning measure Stop immediately in a suitable place Do not continue driving Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Stop immediately in a suitable place Do not continue driving Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer
204. le Maintenance Car Care Octane ratings Octane rating indicates a fuel s ability to resist detonation Therefore buying the correct octane gas is important to prevent engine damage The RON octane rating is based on the research method The CLC U S Cost of Living Council octane rating or AKI antiknock index octane rating usually displayed on U S fuel pumps is calculated as research octane number plus motor octane number divided by 2 that is written as RON MON R M 2 2 The CLC or AKI octane rating is usually lower than the RON rating For example 95 RON equals 90 CLC or AKI Fuels containing alcohol and ether Some areas of the U S require oxygenated fuels during certain portions of the year Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols such as methanol or ethanol or ether such as MTBE Under normal conditions the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met We recommend however to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle Deterioration of driveability and performance Substantially reduced fuel economy Vapor lock and non start problems especially at high altitude or at high temperature Engine malfunction or stalling Fuels containing MMT Some North American fuels contain an octane enhan
205. le as soon as possible and inspect the tires If you cannot determine the cause for the disturbance have your vehicle towed to the nearest Porsche or tire dealer to have your vehicle or tire s inspected Continuing to operate the vehicle without correction could result in a loss of control and serious personal injury ern eet FAR war re A ikh sete n L PORT TT G yh TRACTION D lt td Example Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specific government test course For example a tire graded 150 would Practical Tips Emergency Service wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as atire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test
206. le for any interference 5 Secure straps to front of flat bed 6 Release tension on hoist cable but do not Tying down vehicle on flat bed 1 Carefully feed towing straps through the opening in the rear wheels Make sure metal parts of straps do not damage rim Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead Make sure brake backing plate is not damaged Secure straps to rear of flat bed Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension tie down straps Carefully feed towing straps through the opening in the front wheels Make sure metal parts of straps do not damage rim Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead Make sure brake backing plate is not damaged disconnect Use hoist cable as a safety cable Practical Tips Emergency Service Practical Tips Emergency Service Vehicle Identification Technical Data Vehicle Identification cccccccessseceeesseeeeees 326 Technical Data cccccccccessccessessseeeesssseeees 328 Vehicle Identification Technical Data Vehicle Identification Ordering spare parts When ordering spare parts or making inquiries please always quote the vehicle identification number Vehicle data bank The vehicle data bank is attached to the inside of the Maintenance booklet It contains all important data about your vehicle Note This data bank cannot be re ordered if it is lost or damaged This label contains the following information 1 Vehicle Identif
207. lease the parking brake before driving the car A Caution A partially engaged brake will overheat the rear brakes reduce their effectiveness and cause excessive wear Release the parking brake fully When parking your car always set the parking brake by pulling all the way up on the lever t gt Move the selector lever to P Tiptronic or move the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear Manual transmission On hills also turn the front wheels towards the curb Controls Instruments Brakes General information Make ita habit to check the operation of your brakes before driving Keep in mind that the braking distance increases very rapidly as the speed increases At60 mph or 100 km h for example it is not twice but four times longer than 30 mph or 50 km h Tire traction is also less effective when the roads are wet or slippery Therefore always maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you Vehicles without Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake PCCB Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed grey cast iron they will unavoidably start to corrode if your car is parked for an extended period The brakes will tend to rub as a result The nature extent and effects of corrosion depend on the amount of time the vehicle was parked whether granular or liquid road salt was spread and whether grease dissolving agents were used in car washes If the braking comfort is noticeably
208. ll find a sticker in the engine compartment which provides information manufacturer about the initial factory filling of your engine t Generally you can find the manufacturer suggestions on the oil containers or as a bulletin on the market Oil change The engine oil has to be changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance Schedule Please observe the chapter CAPACITIES on page 335 We recommend that you have the engine oil changed at your Porsche dealer who has the required oils and the necessary filling equipment If you suspect an oil leak in the engine have your dealer check it out immediately All current engine oils are compatible with each other i e when making an oil change it is not necessary to flush the engine if you wish to use a different brand or grade of oil Since however each brand of oil has a special composition Maintenance Car Care you should if possible use the same oil brand if it becomes necessary to top up between oil changes Porsche engines have long intervals between oil changes You can make best use of these long oil change intervals by using multigrade oils since these are largely independent of seasonal fluctuations in temperature If your vehicle is used frequently in stop and go traffic in cold weather the engine will not always be completely warmed up Condensation from products of combustion may accumulate in the oil In this case itis advisable to change the oi
209. ly Rinse Wash Shampoo amp convertible top cleaner thoroughly off the convertible top with clean water gt After washing it treat the convertible top cover at least once a year with the special Porsche convertible top care product Do not allow the convertible top care product to come into contact with paint or windows If it does remove immediately If there is leakage in the convertible top cover or at its seams or folds the special Porsche convertible top care product can be used Please note the information on the container Remove bird droppings immediately since the acid in them will make the rubber swell and the convertible top will become leaky Open convertible top only when it is completely dry otherwise damp stains and scrub marks may occur which cannot be removed Try to remove spots from the convertible top cover by rubbing carefully with a soft rubber sponge Door lock To prevent the door lock from freezing during the cold season the lock cylinder should be covered during a wash Should the lock freeze use an ordinary de icer In many cases a well warmed key can help Never use excessive force Paint General information t Never rub a dusty car with a dry cloth since dust particles are abrasive and could dull and damage the surface finish The paintwork of your car is exposed to all types of mechanical and chemical conditions particularly climatic ones such as bright sunlight rai
210. ly This can be identified by the missing locking sound and the missing check back signal of the emergency flasher If this should occur Lock the vehicle with the key in the door Emergency operation opening Unlock the driver s door with the key at the door lock Open door within 20 seconds and insert the ignition key into the ignition lock within 10 seconds to prevent the alarm system from being triggered Note on operation If the door is not opened within approx 20 sec onds automatic relocking takes place The alarm system will be triggered by the next unlocking of the door gt Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock to switch off the alarm system Emergency operation closing Lock the driver s door with the key at the door lock If there is a defect in the central locking system all functioning elements of the central locking system will be locked The alarm system is switched on The passenger compartment monitoring system is switched off The fault should be remedied immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer Indication by emergency flasher and alarm horn If the remote control is used for unlocking or locking a response is provided by the emergency flasher Unlocking single flash Locking double flash Locking twice continuous illumination for approx 2 seconds Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a defect in the central locking or
211. lyte fluid can emerge from a broken mirror glass This fluid irritates the skin and eyes Ifthe electrolyte fluid should come into contact with the eyes or skin immediately rinse it off with clean water See a doctor if necessary Controls Instruments Qe Rear window defogger door mirror heating The mirror heater is ready for operation when the ignition is on Switching on Press button The light emitting diode in the button lights up After approx 15 minutes the heater switches off automatically The heater can be switched back on by pressing the button again Switching off Press button The light emitting diode in the button goes out Controls Instruments Seat Adjustment General information A Warning The seat may move unexpectedly if you attempt to adjust while driving This could cause sudden loss of control resulting in serious personal injury or death Donot adjust seats while the vehicle is in motion The backrest locks must be engaged at all times while the vehicle is in motion A Warning Safety belts only offer protection when the backrest is upright and the belts are properly positioned on the body Improperly positioned safety belts or safety belts worn by passengers in an excessively reclined position can cause serious personal injury or death in an accident Donot operate the car with the driver or passenger backrests excessively reclined see Seat position
212. m system from being triggered 2 Press button 1 on the remote control The remote control is now activated again and the alarm system is switched off Note t Donotinsert the ignition key into the ignition lock if the vehicle battery is discharged The ignition key can no longer be removed The key cannot be removed until the vehicle electrical system is supplied with power again Please observe the chapter EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPART MENT LID on page 294 Please observe the chapter EMERGENCY STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES on page 300 Controls Instruments Doors Automatic lowering of the door windows If the door windows are closed they will be automatically opened by a few millimeters when the doors are opened and when the doors are closed they will be closed again This makes it easier to open and close the doors and protects the seals t Therefore you should pull the door handle slowly so that the door window can be lowered before the door is opened Opening doors from outside t Unlock vehicle with the remote control Slowly pull door handle A Opening unlocked doors from inside gt Slowly pull door handle B Opening locked doors from inside Slowly pull door handle B twice gt Please observe the chapter LOCKING CONDITIONS on page 26 Door storage tray Opening storage tray t Open the cover Always keep the door storage tray C closed so that the
213. m traffic and cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in serious personal injury or death Operate the components while driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary The reception conditions for the radio module integrated in the PCM change continuously as you drive Interference from buildings terrain and the weather is unavoidable FM stereo reception is particularly susceptible to varying reception conditions Electronic accessories should only be retrofitted by your authorized Porsche dealer Accessories which have not been tested and approved by Porsche may impair radio function and reception Navigation When put into operation for the first time a distance of approx 30 miles 50 km must be driven in order for the navigation system to complete the process of fine calibration The same applies when the tires are changed e g summer winter tires or new tires fitted Full location accuracy is not yet achieved during the fine calibration process If the vehicle has been transported e g ferry car train the system may take a few minutes to determine the current location after it has been switched on Serious tire slip e g spinning wheels on snow may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation When the battery has been disconnected it may take up to 15 minutes before the navigatio
214. mination is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness by the light sensor in the tachometer In addition when the car lights are switched on the instrument and switch symbol brightness can be manually adjusted A Warning Risk of loss of control or an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Donotreach through the steering wheel spokes while driving Note When the car lights are switched on the instrument lighting for light dials switches on and off automati cally depending on the ambient brightness iad 220 Dimming instrument illumination Turn adjustment button A in the appropriate direction and hold it until the desired bright ness has been reached The chosen level of brightness is indicated by a bar display in the display field of the on board computer Controls Instruments Reset the distance in the SET menu of the on board computer Please observe the chapter SET BASIC SETTING ON ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 139 After exceeding 6 213 miles or 9 999 kilometers the counter returns to O ns O10 Trip Odometer Resetting to zero A Warning Risk of loss of control or an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Donotreach through the steering wheel spokes while driving Press adjustment button A for approximately one second or Controls Instruments Speedometer Indication The digital speedometer is int
215. mitting diode begins to flash slowly approx 20 seconds You then have approx 5 minutes to perform steps 2 and 3 2 Hold the original hand held transmitter approx 0 to 30 cm in front of the marked position figure on the vehicle 3 Press the transmit button on the original hand held transmitter until the fog lights flash three times up to approx 45 seconds 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate other buttons Controls Instruments Note Several attempts with different distances between the vehicle and the hand held transmitter might be necessary The fog lights will flash once the 5 minutes have been exceeded Programming must be repeated from the beginning in this case Deleting programmed signals of the HomeLink e g when selling the vehicle t Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3 depressed for approx 20 seconds until light emitting diode A begins to flash quick ly All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are deleted Controls Instruments Porsche Communication Management PCM General information regarding the Porsche Communication Management Refer to the separate operating instructions before putting the PCM into operation Please observe the chapter LOAD SWITCH OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS on page 293 A Warning There is danger of accident if you set or operate the on board computer radio navigation system telephone or other equipment when driving This could distract you fro
216. n but only until door is first opened One touch operation for closing the door windows is available only when the ignition is switched on Controls Instruments A Warning Risk of injury when the door windows close This applies especially if the windows are closed with the one touch operation because with this function the window goes up auto matically gt Make sure that fingers hands arms or other body parts are not in the way when the windows are closed Remove the ignition key to shut off power to the window switches when the vehicle is not attended by a responsible person Uninformed persons could injure themselves by operating the power windows Donotleave children in the car unattended A Warning Risk of an accident Donotput anything on or near the windows that may interfere with the driver s vision Cabriolet When the convertible top is open the rear side windows can only be closed if the door windows are closed Opening closing windows Control over rocker switch Forthe Cabriolet select front or rear power windows with rocker switch C The selection is displayed by the respective light emitting diode The two rocker switches A and B in the driver s door and the switch in the passenger s door have a two stage function Opening Press the rocker switch down to the first stage until the window has reached the desired position Closing Press the rocker switch
217. n frost and snow Ultraviolet light rapid changes in temperature rain snow industrial dust and chemical deposits constantly attack the paint which is only able to withstand such exposure in the long term if it is given regular care and attention Do not apply silicone polishes to the wind shield windows or convertible top gt Donottreat matt painted components with preservatives or polishes as this will spoil the matte effect Preservation The paint surface becomes dull over time due to weathering Itis therefore necessary to preserve the paint regularly This keeps the paint shiny and elastic Dirt is prevented from adhering to the paint surface and industrial dust is prevented from penetrating the paint Provided it is washed and treated with preservative regularly the brand new finish of your car will be retained for years to come Maintenance Car Care Apply paint preservative after the car wash and polish it dry to obtain a bright finish Polishing Do not resort to using Porsche polish until it becomes evident that the normal preservatives no longer produce the desired finish Spots and stains gt Remove tar stains grease oil spots and dead insects as soon as possible with Insect Remover They can cause discoloration if allowed to remain on the paintwork Wash the affected area immediately after treating it Minor paint damage Have minor paint damage such as scratches scores o
218. n it clockwise until the lifting sliding roof is closed Remove the Allen key Close the cover and screw in the screws Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer A Caution Risk of damage to the lifting sliding roof After emergency operation do not operate the lifting sliding roof using the rocker switch t gt Drive slowly to an authorized Porsche dealer in order to have the fault remedied Mobile Roofs Convertible Top General information Brief operating instructions can be found on the back side of the driver s sun visor gt Please observe the chapter CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS on page 257 A Warning When opening or closing the convertible top serious personal injury may occur if a person s body parts are near or in the way of the convertible top mechanism s moving parts Make absolutely sure that nobody can be injured by the convertible top mechanism or the convertible top compartment lid Do not operate convertible top Attemperatures below 32 F 0 C When one side of the car is on a curb a hoist or ajack When items of luggage or other objects hinder the convertible top movement With the rollbars extended Mobile Roofs Avoid frequent operation of the convertible top with the engine off the vehicle battery would be unintentionally discharged rapidly Drive only with the convertible top fully open or closed end positions When ope
219. n mist up depending on the temperature and humidity gt To ensure optimum ventilation do not cover the gap between headlight and body e g stone guards or films Removing headlights 2 Remove rubber plug B from the unlocking 1 Unscrew plastic nut A Detach the side opening carpeting Practical Tips Emergency Service Installing 1 Insert headlight into the guide rails and push fully into the fender 2 Pushheadlight to the rear and at the same time turn the socket wrench until it points horizontally to the rear C The headlight locking device must perceptibly and audibly engage 3 Insert the rubber plug into the unlocking opening and secure the carpet Check the function of all lights Place socket wrench tool kit on the unlocking spindle The handle of the wrench should point horizontally to the rear Turn socket wrench approx 180 A The headlight is unlocked and pushed forward slightly during this process Turn socket wrench back until it is pointing vertically downward B and leave in position The headlight is now unlocked and can be pulled forward out of the fender c Low beam high beam and additional high beam Opening the lid of the headlight housing 1 Unscrew the 4 screws A 2 Firstlift release tab B then push both release tabs C upwards and take off lid Practical Tips Emergency Service Halogen headlights Changing bulb for low beam i Pull off plug A D
220. n system is operational again Controls Instruments Car Audio Operation Tips General information For radio operation see your radio manual which is included with your on board litera ture Please observe the chapter LOAD SWITCH OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS on page 293 FM reception Avehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio Because the vehicle moves reception conditions are constantly changing Buildings terrain signal distance and noise from other vehicles are all working against good reception Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be problems when they are not The following characteristics are completely normal for a given reception area and they do not indicate any problem with the radio itself Note Electronic accessories should only be installed by your authorized Porsche dealer Equipment which has not been tested and approved by Porsche may impair radio function and reception Fading and drifting FM range is limited to about 25 miles 40 km except for some high power stations Controls Instruments If a vehicle is moving away from the desired station s transmitter the signal will tend to fade and or drift This condition is more prevalent with FM than AM and is often accompanied by distortion Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selection of a stronger signal Static and fluttering When the line of sight l
221. nd make sure the shift lever is in neutral position or the selector lever in position P or N Maintenance Car Care gt Vv In particular be very careful to ensure that items of clothing ties shirt sleeves etc jewelry long hair hand or fingers cannot get caught in the engine compartment blower fan belts or other moving parts The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of the car The engine compartment blower is mounted on the engine compartment lid The engine compartment blower can start or continue running as a function of temperature even with the engine switched off Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off the ignition switched off and exercise extreme caution Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ignition system When the ignition is on high voltage is present in all wires connected with the ignition system therefore exercise extreme caution when working on any part of the engine while the ignition is on or the engine is running Always support your car with safety stands if it is necessary to work under the car When working under the car without safety stands but with the wheels on the ground make sure the car is on level ground the wheels are blocked and that the engine cannot be started Remove the ignition key Do not smoke or allow an open flame around the battery or fuel Keep a fire extinguisher close at hand gt Incomplete or improper servicing may cause
222. nd or components of Rollover Protection System gt All work regarding this system must be carried out by your authorized Porsche dealer t gt Check functions and periodic service intervals according to maintenance schedule see your authorized Porsche dealer A Danger To avoid damage to the convertible top Ifthe supplemental safety bars are extended for any reason do not open or close converti ble top 6 Warning light Faults in the Rollover Protection System are indi cated by the airbag warning light in the instrument panel Extension of the supplemental safety bars is no longer ensured t See your authorized Porsche dealer immedi ately and have the fault remedied Lowering the supplemental safety bars after deployment Have this work performed by an authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Parking Aids Parking assistant Function of the parking assistant When the driver backs up the parking assistant system indicates the distance between the car and a large obstacle behind it by means of signal tones A Warning Risk of serious personal injury or death Parking assistant cannot detect small objects such as children and pets Despite use of the parking assistant system the driver is still responsible for taking due care and assessing obstacles when backing up gt Make sure that no persons especially small children animals or obstacles are within the maneuvring area T
223. nd steering wheel forces are altered as the PSM controls the brakes Reduced engine power The brake pedal pulsates and its position is changed during braking In order to achieve full vehicle deceleration foot pressure must be increased after beginning of the brake pedal pulsing Examples of PSM control operations Ifthe front wheels of the vehicle drift on a bend the rear wheel on the inside of the bend is braked and the engine power is reduced if necessary Ifthe rear of the vehicle swings out on a bend the front wheel on the outside of the bend is braked Controls Instruments Additional functions for vehicles with four wheel drive Pre filling the brake system If you suddenly and quickly take your foot off the accelerator pedal the brake system gets prepared for possible emergency braking The brake system is pre filled which lightly presses the brake pads on the brake discs Brake boost If emergency braking does not have sufficient pedal pressure the brake boost produces the brake pressure necessary for maximum deceleration on all 4 wheels The PSM should always be switched on during normal driving However it may be advantageous to switch off PSM temporarily in exceptional situations for Switching off PSM example Press PSM OFF button PSM is switched off Onaloose surface or in deep snow after a short delay The light emitting diode When rocking the vehicle free
224. ne is switched off the engine compartment temperature is monitored for approx 30 minutes During this period and depending on temperature the engine compartment blower may contin ue to run or start to run Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off the ignition off and exercise extreme caution A Warning Risk of injury The radiator fans in the front end of the car may be operating or unex pectedly start operating when the engine is switched on Carry out work in these areas only with the engine switched off Maintenance Car Care Engine Oil Engine oil consumption It is normal for your engine to consume oil The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of oil the speed at which the engine is operated the climate road conditions as well as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips and consumes a normal amount of oil the engine oil measurement may not show any drop in the oil level at all even after 600 miles 1 000 km or more This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is driven at high speeds as on an expressway making it then appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are dusty humid or hot
225. ners A Danger Portable fuel containers may leak whether they are full or partially empty Fuel leaking from a portable container carried in your vehicle could in case of an accident cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious personal injury or death Never carry additional fuel in portable contain ers in your vehicle Engine exhaust A Danger Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled Engine exhaust fumes have many compo nents which you can smell They also contain carbon monoxide CO which is a colorless and odorless gas Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled Never start or let the engine run in an enclosed unventilated area Itis not rec ommended to sit in your car for prolonged periods with the engine on and the car not moving Ground clearance A Caution Risk of damage The vehicle may touch the ground as a result of reduced ground clearance t Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes e g parking lots curbs uneven roads lifting platforms etc t Avoid steep ramps 10 Controls Instruments Shifting Gears Mobile Roofs Maintenance Car Care Practical Tips Emergency Service Vehicle Identification Technical Data Index 14 189 191 198 199 229 231 264 265 323 325 347 348 353 12 Controls Instruments Dear Porsche Owner Before driving off In the driver s seat Meas On the road hisini sidni
226. ng the windstop 1 Fold back upper section of windstop 2 Move both red locking handles to position A open 3 Pull windstop out of the guides of the safety belts ees ee Fold the windstop together so that the split windstop lower section is on the outside Place windstop in the protective bag in the luggage compartment and seal the zipper of the protective bag Please observe the chapter INSTALLING THE WINDSTOP on page 214 Mobile Roofs Hardtop Hardtop storage Your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to give advice about correct hardtop storage Since the convertible top stays open for along time it must be absolutely dry and clean before being opened to install the hardtop This prevents damp stains and abrasion damage Make sure that the hardtop is placed ona clean soft surface Mobile Roofs Removing the hardtop 1 Open all four side windows 2 Pulloff plastic cover of the front hardtop lock arrow 3 Press red locking button A of the front locking lever Fully open locking lever B Take unlocking handle D from the storage tray between the front seats Position unlocking handle D on the dot marking Carefully remove the plastic covers C on both sides of the hardtop Insert unlocking handle D into one of the rear hardtop locks Unscrew the fastening screw approx 2 turns pull off the handle and completely unscrew the screw by hand approx 8 turns Pull out t
227. ng torque 130 Nm 96 ftlb Please observe the chapter CHANGING A WHEEL on page 287 On request separate anti theft protection for the wheel nuts can be mounted gt Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer Practical Tips Emergency Service Electrical System General information In order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or electronic systems electrical accessories should be installed at your authorized Porsche dealer Only use accessories authorized by Porsche A Warning Risk of short circuit and fire resulting in serious personal injury or death Replacing fuses or relays with the engine running or the ignition on could cause electrical shock t Disconnect the battery during all work on the electrical system Please observe the chapter BATTERY on page 295 Relays Defective relays should be changed only by an authorized workshop Practical Tips Emergency Service ms aa In storage tray between the front seats Sockets Electrical accessories should preferably be connected to the 12 V sockets Please observe the maximum power consump tion Note on operation The tire filling compressor must be connected to the cigarette lighter In the passenger s footwell Note on operation The sockets and thus the connected electrical accessories will function even if the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn If the engine is not r
228. nguisher is fitted to the front of the driver s seat 1 Hold fire extinguisher with one hand and press the PRESS button on the fastening strap with the other hand arrow 2 Remove fire extinguisher from mounting 51 147 Inserting fire extinguisher 1 Place fire extinguisher in the mounting 2 Engage fastening strap lug A in the tension jack and close tension jack arrow Note gt Pay attention to the final control date on the fire extinguisher If the fire extinguisher is used after its expiration date has elapsed it may not operate properly gt Follow the operating instructions on the fire extinguisher The functional ability of the fire extinguisher should be checked by a specialist workshop every 1 2 years After use have the fire extinguisher refilled Controls Instruments 5 1 3 Programmable buttons A Light emitting diode for status identification HomeLink Function The programmable HomeLink replaces up to three original hand held transmitters used to operate various devices e g garage door gate to the property alarm system You can program buttons 1 to 3 with a frequency of an original handheld transmitter Controls Instruments A Warning Risk of accident when using the HomeLink if persons animals or objects are within the range of movement of the equipment that is being operated When using the HomeLink ensure that no persons animals or objects are within
229. ning or closing the convertible top ensure there is sufficient clearance above the convertible top e g in the garage To prevent damp stains and abrasions only open the convertible top in a dry clean state Park your car in the shade whenever possible as the fabric rubber material and color can be harmed by long exposure to sunlight The convertible top may only be actuated during driving on even surfaces The convertible top must not be used with strong counter wind over approx 50 mph 80 km h Door windows and side windows The side windows are lowered automatically when the convertible top is opened The door windows close automatically if convertible top operation is not interrupted when the convertible top reaches its final position When the door windows are closed the rear side windows can also be closed When opening the door windows the rear windows open automatically The side windows are lowered automatically when the convertible top is closed All windows close automatically if convertible top operation is not interrupted when the convertible top reaches its final position Preconditions for operation of the convertible top The ignition must be switched on engine running or off the engine compartment lid must be closed the speed must be below approx 30 mph 50 km h If this maximum speed is exceed ed the opening closing procedure of the convertible top will be interrupted
230. nition on Setting hours t Press adjustment button A for about one second Hour display flashes Turn button in the appropriate direction to right increase hours figure to left decrease hours figure Adjustment in hours turn button briefly Fast adjustment display cycles turn and hold button Setting minutes t Press adjustment button again Minutes display flashes Setby rotating as in hours mode Leaving adjustment mode Automatically after one minute or gt Press adjustment button again When adjustment mode is deliberately left by pressing the button the time begins precisely to the second Note The time mode can be changed between 12 h and 24 hin the on board computer Outside temperature The outside temperature display C does not indicate if ice is on the road Even if a temperature above 32 F 0 C is displayed ice may still form on the road for instance on bridges or when the road passes through a heavily shaded area 7 Engine Oil Pressure Indication With the engine warmed up and running at a speed of 5000 rpm the engine oil pressure should be approx 3 5 bar or higher If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message is displayed on the on board computer when the engine is running on or when driving t Stop immediately in a suitable place t gt Switch off the engine Measure the oil level using the on board computer gt Please observe the chapter OIL
231. nuously improve its products Porsche therefore reserves the right to make changes in design and specification and to make additions or improvements in its product without incurring any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable driving in your Porsche A Warning For your own protection and longer service life of your car please follow all operating instructions and special warnings These special warnings use the safety alert symbol followed by the words Danger Warning and Caution These special warnings contain important messages regarding your safety and or the potential for damage to your Porsche Ignoring them could result in serious mechanical failure serious personal injury or death Donotalter your Porsche Any alter ation could create dangerous con ditions or defeat safety engineering features built into your car Do not misuse your Porsche Use it safely and consistently with the law according to the driving conditions and the instructions in this manual Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could cause accidents and severe or fatal personal injuries Imprint WKD 997 021 07 6 06 Dr Ing h c F Porsche AG Porsche the Porsche crest 911 Carrera Targa PCCB Tiptronic and Tequipment are registered trademarks and the distinctive shapes of Porsche automobiles are trademarks of Dr Ing h c F Porsche AG All
232. o be pushed again to release the second connection Practical Tips Emergency Service Parking light Turn signal Fog light Vent hose Bulb for parking light A 1 Turn holder towards the left and pull it out to the rear 2 Pull out and replace defective bulb 3 Push holder back in and turn towards the right Bulb for turn signal B di Turn holder counter clockwise bayonet lock and remove it Turn the defective bulb counter clockwise bayonet lock and replace it Insert holder and turn towards the right Bulb for fog light C 1 Press the release tab of the plug and pull plug off 2 Turn bulb of the defective left fog light towards the left and the bulb of the right fog light towards the right bayonet lock and replace them 3 Push on plug Practical Tips Emergency Service Installing auxiliary headlight Ensure that the cables are inside the guide arrows properly Practical Tips Emergency Service A i Push auxiliary headlight into the front apron Caution until it is felt to engage Risk of paint damage if the auxiliary headlight is inserted into the front apron when tilted Exercise caution when inserting the auxiliary headlight into the guides of the front apron Ensure that the guide of the housing is inserted into the guide A of the front apron Changing bulb for side marker light l Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with
233. o thaw out first Ifyou get electrolyte which is an acid in your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and calla doctor Slow battery charging 1 Pay attention to all warnings and follow instructions that come with your battery charger When charging ensure adequate ventilation Remove battery Please observe the chapter REMOVING THE BATTERY on page 297 4 Allvent caps should be open The fluid level should meet the indicator mark in each cell 5 Ensure that charger is switched off danger of short circuit 6 Connect charger cables Charger cables must be connected POSITIVE to POSI TIVE and NEGATIVE to NEGATIVE 7 Switch on charger Normally a battery should be charged at no more than 10 percent of its rated capacity Rated capacity of the battery in your vehicle is listed on the battery housing 8 After charging turn off charger and disconnect charger cables yo Tighten the vent caps and reinstall battery Please observe the chapter INSTALLING THE BATTERY on page 298 Winter operation The capacity and ability of the battery to store power decreases at low outside temperatures Additionally more power is consumed while starting and the headlights heater rear window defogger etc are used more frequently gt Let your Porsche dealer test the battery s capacity before winter sets in The battery will discharge more quic
234. ocket ensure that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel bolt Note on operation On vehicles with 17 mm spacers on the rear axle the wheels are secured with wheel nuts On request separate anti theft protection for the wheel nuts can be mounted Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer Practical Tips Emergency Service Spacers 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S General information Use the spacers only together with wheels and fastening parts approved by Porsche Before having spacers fitted find out about the current approval status Mounting an emergency spare wheel If 5 mm spacers are mounted these must not be removed to mount an emergency spare wheel Fitting snow chains The use of snow chains is not permitted when 5 mm spacers are mounted A Caution Risk of damage to the wheel housings if the 5 mm spacers are not removed before fitting snow chains gt Topermit the fitting of snow chains have the 5 mm spacers removed on all 4 wheels Note on operation gt To fit remove the spacers Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer Practical Tips Emergency Service Please observe the chapter 5 MM SPACERS on page 288 Please observe the chapter CHANGING A WHEEL on page 287 911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S General information t Use the spacers only together with wheels and fastening parts approved by Porsche Before having spacers fitted find out abou
235. ocking lever Fully open locking lever Mobile Roofs l 6 Check whether the rear screw connections on the hardtop are loosened turn it 2 turns clockwise 7 Together with a second person on the other side grasp the hardtop at points E and F 8 Carefully lift the hardtop up and over the vehicle from behind A Warning Danger of pinching fingers or hands at the points F Evenly lower the hardtop at both sides Mobile Roofs 9 First push the hardtop completely into the guides on the windshield frame Then carefully lower the hardtop into the locking elements at the rear A Caution Danger of damage due to inadvertent oper ation of the convertible top with the hardtop fitted Make sure that the front locking lever G is always correctly locked This disables the convertible top drive w5 2t8 10 Swivel front locking lever G to the rear The 12 Tighten the fastening screw by hand Then 14 Fit both plastic covers C into the trim panels of latching hook H must engage in the windshield tighten the fastening screw with the unlocking the rear hardtop locking elements so that the frame arrow The white marking line J on the handle D tightening torque 34 ft lb 46 Nm marking points are opposite each other ts atl noe oe visible when 13 Repeat procedure on the other side of the 15 Store unlocking handle in storage tray enaraLop IS OCKEC Dropery hardtop between the front seats 11 Push
236. odes can be disabled by an authorized Porsche dealer All the remaining car keys are required for this purpose Disabling the code ensures that the car can be started only using authorized keys Note Please note that the other locks can still be opened with the disabled key Immobilizer There is a transponder an electronic component in the key grip containing a stored code When the ignition is switched on the ignition lock checks the code The immobilizer can be switched off and the engine started only using an authorized ignition key Switching off the immobilizer gt Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes without the engine being started the immobilizer is switched on again If this happens turn the ignition key to the left before starting the engine The immobilizer is switched off again and the engine can be started Please observe the chapter IGNITION START ER SWITCH WITH ANTI THEFT STEERING LOCK on page 86 Switching on the immobilizer Remove ignition key Security wheel bolts If wheels have to be removed during a work shop visit do not forget to hand over the sock et for the security wheel bolts along with the car key B Bo Be Main key Central locking button Luggage compartment lid button Button for glass rear hatch Targa Light emitting diode Spare key DWRhWNHED Key with Radio Remote C
237. of fuel is added to a nearly empty fuel tank the fuel gauge cannot measure the added fuel accurately The remaining range readout will also be incorrect Warning light A When the engine is running the warning light of the level gauge lights up if less than approx 2 6 U S gallons 10 liters of fuel remains in the tank Additionally a warning is displayed in the on board computer gt Fillup at the next opportunity A Caution To prevent damage to the emission control system and engine gt Never drive the tank completely out of fuel gt Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning lights have come on gt Please observe the chapter EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM on page 247 If the level gauge warning light flashes there has been a system fault Additionally a warning is displayed in the on board computer There will then be no reserve warning gt To remedy the fault go to an authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments aoe A Adjustment button for clock B Clock C Outside temperature display Clock Automatic switching off The clock is blanked out approximately four minutes after the ignition is switched off or when the car is locked Controls Instruments Setting the time Precondition A Warning Risk of loss of control or accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Donotreach through the steering wheel spokes while driving Switch ig
238. off the engine if stationary for longer periods Any additional weight carried in the vehicle reduces fuel economy Always keep cargo to a minimum and remove all unnecessary items Maintenance Car Care Organize your trips to take in several errands in one trip All electrical accessories contribute to increased fuel consumption Only switch on the air conditioning when necessary Do not drive with the Roof Transport System mounted unless you need it The EPA estimated miles per gallon mpg is to be used for comparison purposes actual mileage may be different from the estimated mpg depending on your driving speed weather conditions and trip length Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the estimated mpg Please observe all local and national speed limits Operating your Porsche in other Countries Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards Therefore cars built for the U S and Canada differ from vehicles sold in other countries If you plan to take your Porsche outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada there is the possibility that unleaded fuel may not be available unleaded fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating Excessive engine knock and serious damage to both engine and catalytic converters could result service may be inadequate due to lack of p
239. ols Instruments wer 4 5 ct ntern time CHRONO 2 gt Select Intermediate time with the operating lever and push the operating lever forwards The intermediate time will be displayed for approx 5 seconds The on board computer display then returns to the Stop timing Intermediate time selection gt You can stop the stopwatch or measure another intermediate time man He nee In order to start timing a new lap The New lap selection appears for 5 seconds after selection of Intermediate time gt Select New lap with the operating lever and push the operating lever forwards Controls Instruments Mahia The new lap is displayed on the on board computer and the PCM Timing on the on board computer and onthe PCM begins from zero The stopwatch in the instrument panel continues to show the total time Controls Instruments meni The on board computer display returns to the Stop timing Intermediate time selection after a short period You can stop the stopwatch or measure another intermediate time or a new lap Note PCM If you wish to store the lap time in the PCM the performance display in the Trip Sport display Begin trip menu of the PCM must be selected TPC Tire Pressure Monitoring Function Please observe the chapter TIRE PRESSURES FOR COLD TIRES on page 334 The Tire Pressure Monitoring continuously moni tor
240. on again t Move wiper lever to position O and then to position 1 or t Operate windshield washer system 5 or t gt Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor with four stage switch A Switch on is confirmed by one wipe of the wind shield On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus further rain sensor functions can be selected via the PCM Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instructions Changing the sensitivity of the rain sensor Sensitivity can be set with switch A in 4 stages Adjust switch A upwards high sensitivity The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the windshield Adjust switch A downwards low sensitivity Maintenance note Periodically clean the wiper blades with a win dow cleaner especially after the vehicle has been washed in a car wash We recommend Porsche window cleaner If they are very dirty e g with insect remains they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth If the wiper blades rub or squeak this may be as a result of the following If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash wax residues may be adhering to the windshield These wax residues can only be removed by using a special cleaning solution gt Please observe the chapter WASHER FLUID on page 250 Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer for further information The wiper blades may be damaged gt Replace wiper blades as soon as possible
241. on keys Lockes anken Rocker switches Stopping engine Stopwatch Storage options Storing your Porsche SUN VISOIS ccccccccccsssccccessseeeecssseececstseeeeeseaaes T Tachometer TANK Aana Ventilation system ceee Taf a nn he Ae See Technical data Telephone 000 Temperature setting 0 0 Temperature outside indicator Test stand measurements Theft protection cc ccceseeeseeees Tightening torque for wheel bolts Index TiPtrONIG ie Ga Ga Geek OR 193 Indicator tee ae eed 102 Tire pressure GOMPIESSOF szecesderedtiecsesestiseeteisedoiscieee 179 Tire Pressure Monitoring sses 127 Tite isin eee eet 19 267 330 332 Cal koe le oN Bin We ene ee eet Mae 267 Checking pressure ccccccccccsessseeeeeees 288 INSCPIPUION eae erena cantscaitecaiteceisst 276 Loading information ccssceceseeeseees 278 AESI Ae 8 28 cece heed cet ech aes 268 334 Pressure monitoring ceceeseeeereeeereeees 127 Pressure plate ccccecssesesteessreessteeees 327 Sealants nre A Ae E 179 281 Sidewall 2 20 276 DIZOicoeshvesdeees dette TOOI Kitts 3 25 2 22 0h ot ee out oe tt 179 TO OMS AEEA TANTEA TA 178 179 TOOL Kibarca hrn tenn retiaria rosii 179 TowW Startin gc ccc orl eth ets week wR eas 198 TOWING o ecesessecsscsteessseseeeseesseeenes 198 321 322 TOWING UB eretar teete a tec ede 179 SMG ACK Sp
242. on of multi functional steering wheel The multi functional steering wheel is ready for operation when the ignition and PCM are switched on Operating the function keys Please read the separate PCM operating instructions before operating the function keys The rotary knobs at the top left and right of the steering wheel can also be pressed le de gt Turn volume control Upwards increase volume Downwards decrease volume Press volume control To switch volume mute on and off Turn rotary knob To select mark function in the PCM within a menu To do this turn the rotary knob upward or downward Press rotary knob To activate selected function Press screen button To call the stored PCM function The button can be assigned the desired function in the PCM Press Back button To move back in the PCM menu Press Handset Pickup button To accept a telphone call Press Handset Hangup button To end or refuse a telephone call Sun Visors Swivel the sun visors t Swing the sun visors down to prevent glare from the front gt Coup Cabriolet To prevent glare from the side unclip the sun visor from the inner bracket and swivel round so that it is in front of the door window Vanity mirror The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is covered by alid A Warning Risk of injury in an accident or risk of damage to mirror lid and convertible top Keep the lid closed while driving
243. only with Porsche leather care liquid Fabric upholstery carpets and floor mats t Use only a vacuum cleaner or a medium stiff brush gt Remove stains and spots with Porsche stain remover The Porsche range of accessories includes nonskid floor mats to protect the carpets in summer and winter A Warning Risk of accident resulting in serious personal injury or death Always check the movement of the pedals before driving and make sure that they are not obstructed by a floor mat or any other object Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding into positions that could interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle do not install them loosely in the vehicle Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you nonskid floor mats of the correct size Alcantara Regular care Donotuse a leather care product to clean Alcantara For regular care itis sufficient to clean the cover with a soft brush Heavy abrasion or rubbing when cleaning causes a permanent change in the surface Cleaning when lightly soiled Weta soft cloth with water or a neutral soap solution and wipe off the dirt Cleaning when heavily soiled Weta soft cloth with lukewarm water or thinned white spirit and dab the dirt from the outside in Safety belts If it becomes necessary to clean the belts you can use any mild washing agent Allow the belts to dry prior to retracting but avoid direct sunlight Only u
244. ontrol Unlocking the vehicle gt Press button 1 Locking the vehicle Press button 1 Switching off the alarm system if it is triggered accidentally t Unlock the vehicle Luggage compartment lid or glass rear hatch Targa Unlocking gt Luggage compartment lid Press button 2 for approx 2 seconds Glass rear hatch Targa Press button 3 for approx 2 seconds If the vehicle was locked it is unlocked simultane ously with the luggage compartmentt rear window Targa In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and door mirror positions are automatical ly set The vehicle will be locked again approx 15 seconds after the luggage compartment rear window Targa is closed if none of the doors was opened Note Your authorized Porsche dealer can program further types of unlocking for the luggage compart ment Type 1 The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to suit your individual requirements 10 100 sec onds Type 2 The doors stay locked when the luggage compart ment rear window Targa is unlocked Controls Instruments The remote control standby function switches off after 7 days If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the remote control within 7 days the remote control standby function is switched off to prevent discharging of the vehicle battery 1 Inthis case unlock the driver s door with the key at the door lock Leave the door closed in order to prevent the alar
245. oolant level is correct do not continue driving Have the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer Engine compartment blower fan In addition this warning light flashes to indicate a fault in the engine compartment blower fan Have the cause of the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Tiptronic Indicator for selector lever position and engaged gear When the engine is running the selector lever position and engaged gear are indicated If the selector lever is between two positions The corresponding selector lever position in the instrument cluster flashes and Controls Instruments Hal Gor The warning Selector lever not engaged appears on the display of the on board computer Engage the selector lever correctly If there is a fault in the transmission The 4th gear display flashes The warning Tiptronic emergency run appears on the on board computer Please observe the chapter REDUCED DRIVING PROGRAM on page 198 Have the fault repaired immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer Please observe the chapter TIPTRONIC S on page 193 BD Fuel Level gauge When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed Please observe the chapter CAPACITIES on page 335 If the vehicle s inclination changes e g going up or downhill minor deviations in the indication may occur Note If a small quantity
246. or 15 seconds of cranking gt Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the starter again When starting the engine be ready to drive immediately Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid engine speeds above 4 200 rpm during the first 5 minutes Donotletthe engine idle to warm up A Danger Engine exhaust fumes have many compo nents which you can smell They also contain carbon monoxide CO which is a colorless and odorless gas Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled Never start or let the engine run in an enclosed unventilated area Itis not rec ommended to sit in your car for prolonged periods with the engine on and the car not moving A Danger An unattended vehicle with a running engine is potentially hazardous If warning lights should come on to indicate improper opera tion they would go unnoticed Never leave the engine idling unattended A Danger Danger of fire 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 Controls Instruments Ifyour car catches on fire for any reason call the fire department Do not endanger your life by attempting to put out the fire Stopping engine gt Turnkey back to position 3 t Donotstop engine immediately after hard or extended driving Keep engine running at increased idle for about two minutes to pre
247. ot of airborne industrial dust it is best to clean the wheels weekly The Porsche Light Alloy Wheel Cleaner ph value 9 5 can be used for this purpose If the ph value of the detergent is incorrect the protective coating on the wheels will be destroyed Polishes which dissolve oxides such as those frequently used for other metals or abrasive tools or agents are unsuitable because they break down the oxide film of the protective coating and will cause discoloration of the wheel Every three months after cleaning coat the wheels with a car wax or non corrosive grease vaseline Using a clean cloth thoroughly rub the grease into the surface Door roof lid and window seals Wash dirt e g abrasion dust road salts from all seals regularly using warm soapy water Do not use any chemical cleaning agents or solvents When there is a frost hazard the outer door seals and the front and rear lid seals can be protected against freezing into place by a suitable care product Maintenance Car Care In order to prevent damage to the anti friction coating the inner door seals the convertible top seals and hardtop seals must not be treated with care products Headlights lights interior and exterior plastic parts adhesive films t Use only clean water and a little dishwashing detergent to clean light lenses plastic headlight lenses plastic parts and surfaces Do not clean when dry Use a soft sponge or a soft lint
248. own a steep hill or in a sharp curve otherwise the shoulder belt will not inhibit your upper body movement Pull shoulder section to make sure belt fits snugly across the pelvis Belts should fit snugly across the pelvis and chest Make sure there is no slack in the belt Releasing the safety belt t Pushin release button arrow on buckle Belt tongue will spring out of buckle To release a latched belt lean back to take the body pressure off the belt t To store lap shoulder belt allow the belt to retract as you guide the latch to its stowed position Please observe the chapter SMALL ADULT PASSENGERS on page 59 Fastening the safety belt gt gt Assume a comfortable sitting position Please observe the chapter SEAT POSITION on page 38 The shoulder belt should always rest on your upper body The shoulder belt should never be worn behind your back or under your arm Grasp belt and pull the belt in a continuous slow motion across your chest and lap Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side of seat Push down until it securely locks with an audible click Pull the belt to check Controls Instruments Cleaning the safety belts If it becomes necessary to clean the belts you can use any mild washing agent Allow the belts to dry prior to retracting but avoid direct sunlight Only use suitable cleaners If unsuitable cleaners are used or any attempt is made to dye or blea
249. per operation of ABS is perceived by the driver as a pulsating brake pedal in conjunction with audible noise and perhaps some vibration Ifyou experience these sensations while driving or a road surface with questionable traction reduce vehicle speed appropriate for the prevailing road conditions If full braking should be necessary press the brake pedal all the way down throughout the entire braking procedure regardless of the pulsating pedal Do not ease up on pressure applied to the pedal The functional readiness of all the main electrical components of the ABS is checked by an electronic monitoring system both before and while you drive ABS Warning light USA Warning light Canada When the ignition is switched on the ABS warning light will light up while the system is electronically Controls Instruments interrogated and goes out when the engine is started if the check is not yet complete If the ABS warning lamp fails to go out this indicates that ABS has been deactivated due to a fault If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer light up while you are driving this indicates that a fault has occurred In both cases normal braking as in vehicles without ABS is still retained The ABS system should however be examined at an authorized Porsche dealer immediately to prevent the occurrence of further faults Ifthe ABS system becomes inoperative take your vehicle to your author
250. peration Turn signals low beam and high beam are ready for operation when the ignition is on 1 Turn signal left 2 Turn signal right Push the lever to the upper or lower pressure point turn signals flash three times 3 High beam 4 Headlight flasher Controls Instruments Lever in center position Low beam When high beam and headlight flasher are select ed the blue indicator light in the tachometer is lit The turn signal lever turns off automatically when the steering wheel is straightened out after completing a turn Lane changer To indicate your intention when changing lanes on the freeway slightly lift or depress the lever to the resistance point The lever will return to the OFF position when released Ifthe frequency of the display becomes noticeable faster check the operation of the turn signal bulbs Headlight flasher With ignition on or off gt To flash the headlights to oncomming motor ists slightly pull the lever toward the steering wheel and then release it The blue indicator light in the tachometer will go on off as you pull release the lever Parking light The parking light can only be switched on when the ignition is switched off Move the lever up or down to switch on the right or left parking light Windshield Wiper Washer Lever General information A Warning Danger of injury when the windshield wipers operate unintentionally e g in rain sensor ope
251. ph 275 km h 5 5 seconds 5 8 seconds Tiptronic S 174 mph 280 km h 5 1 seconds 5 4 seconds Manual transmission increased performance version 187 mph 300 km h 4 5 seconds 4 7 seconds Manual transmission increased performance version 184 mph 296 km h 4 5 seconds 4 7 seconds Tiptronic S increased performance version 183 mph 294 km h 4 9 seconds 5 2 seconds Tiptronic S increased performance version 180 mph 290 km h 4 9 seconds 5 2 seconds Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Ground clearance at maximum gross weight Turning circle Vehicles with PASM Height Ground clearance at maximum gross weight 911 Carrera 911 CarreraS 175 6 in 4461 mm 71 2 in 1808 mm 51 6 in 1310 mm 92 5 in 2350 mm 911 Carrera 4 1 in 104 mm 35 8 ft 10 9 m 51 2 in 1300 mm 911 Carrera 3 9 in 99 mm 911 Carrera S 4 1 in 103 mm 911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S 175 6 in 4461 mm 72 9 in 1852 mm 51 6 in 1310 mm 92 5 in 2350 mm 911 Carrera 4 911 Targa 4 4 1 in 103 mm 35 8 ft 10 9 m 51 2 in 1300 mm 911 Carrera 4 911 Targa 4 3 7 in 95 mm 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4S 3 9 in 98 mm Vehicle Identification Technical Data pest 148 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 L min Vehicle Identification Technical Data Engine diagram at full power engine type M96 05 g 3 Engine diagram at full power engine
252. play Functions and display possibilities Options Note The available items and displays in the on board computer depend on the equipment of your vehicle For this reason it is possible that some of the items and displays shown here are not available in your on board computer Basic setting Central display Radio station The central line B of the on board computer can be selected in the SET menu Calling on board computer functions in display uc gt Push operating lever up or down selection field D must be switched off The following displays can be called step by step Average speed mph Average consumption mpg Range on remaining fuel mls Tire pressure Navigation information if activated in the SET menu Note The values Average speed Average consump tion and Daily trip mileage can be reset to zero in the SET menu Switching selection field D on or off Push operating lever forward or back Arrow symbol E for continuation Vv Arrow symbol Push operating lever down in order to page through the menu a Arrow symbol Push operating lever up in order to page through the menu Controls Instruments D Selection field Controls Instruments mae E Continuation arrow symbols 3 Wr He LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit Function The acoustic warning signal can be activated for
253. pletely engaged t Only shift into reverse when the car has come to acomplete stop t When shifting gears always ensure that the clutch pedal is fully depressed and the gear has fully engaged t Select reverse only when vehicle is stationary Select an appropriately low gear on upward and downward slopes This will ensure optimum use of engine power and engine braking When reverse gear is selected and the ignition is on the backup lights are illuminated Permitted engine speed t You should change into a higher gear before the needle reaches the red mark on the tachometer or ease off the accelerator If the red zone is reached during acceleration fuel feed is interrupted A Caution Risk of engine damage overrevving when shifting down to a lower gear Take care not to exceed the maximum permitted engine speed when shifting down Tiptronic S Function The Porsche Tiptronic is a five speed transmission with an automatic and a manual selection mode In automatic selection mode selector lever position D gear changing is automatic You can change temporarily from automatic to manual mode using the rocker switches on the steering wheel In manual selection mode selector lever position M you change gear using the rocker switches on the steering wheel You can change between selector lever position D and M as you wish while driving Note Take care not to operate the rocker switc
254. plication of a preservative The underside of your vehicle should also be thoroughly washed for cinders salt or sanding at winter s end The longer salt road dust and industrial dust dead insects bird droppings or substances from trees resin pollen are allowed to remain on the bodywork the more serious is their harmful effect New cars should be washed carefully with plenty of clear water to protect the new paint work Dark paint finishes show up the smallest of surface damage e g scratches more readily than lighter colors Dark colors are also more susceptible to scratch ing because of the composition of their pigments and require particularly careful paint care Donotwash your car in bright sunlight or while the bodywork is still hot t When washing by hand use abundant water a soft sponge or wash brush and Porsche car shampoo Begin by spraying the body thoroughly with water to rinse away loose dirt Maintenance Car Care After washing rinse the car with plenty of water and then dry with a chamois leather Do not use the same chamois leather for drying as you use for cleaning the windshield and windows A Warning Moisture which gets on to the brakes during a car wash can reduce braking efficiency or make the brakes pull unevenly which could increase the danger of an accident causing serious personal injuries or death Always apply the brakes a few times after washing the car to test
255. port System 165 Ibs 75 kg D The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less 2 Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System Tiptronic S 3285 Ibs to 3505 Ibs 1490 kg to 1590 kg 4211 Ibs 1910 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg 165 lbs 75 kg Tiptronic S 3340 Ibs to 3538 Ibs 1515 kg to 1605 kg 4233 lbs 1920 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg 165 lbs 75 kg Vehicle Identification Technical Data Weights Cabriolet 911 Carrera Empty weight depending on equipment Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear 911 Carrera S Empty weight depending on equipment Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Manual transmission 3263 Ibs to 3439 Ibs 1480 kg to 1560 kg 4134 Ibs 1875 kg 1709 Ibs 775 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Manual transmission 3318 Ibs to 3472 Ibs 1505 kg to 1575 kg 4156 lbs 1885 kg 1709 Ibs 775 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg D The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less Vehicle Identification Technical Data Tiptronic S 3351 Ibs to 3527 Ibs 1520 kg to 1600 kg 4233 lbs 1920 kg 1709 Ibs 775 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Tiptronic S 3406 Ibs to 3560 Ibs 1545 kg to 1615 kg 4255 lbs 1930 kg 1709 Ibs 775 k
256. problems in the operation of the car If in doubt about any servicing have it done by your authorized Porsche dealer Improper maintenance during the warranty period may affect your Porsche warranty coverage gt Supplies of fluids e g engine oil brake fluid or coolant are hazardous to your health Keep these fluids out of children s reach and dispose of them in accordance with the appropriate regulations Some countries require additional tools and special spare parts to be carried in your vehicle Please make enquiries before driving abroad Power measurements Power measurements on dynamometers are not approved by Porsche Coolant Level General information Please observe the chapter EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE on page 232 The cooling system is filled at the factory with a permanent coolant It provides year round protection from corrosion and freezing down to 31 F 35 C Only use antifreeze authorized by Porsche Checking coolant level The expansion tank with its filler orifice is on the left hand side of the engine compartment Check the coolant level regularly through the transparent expansion tank When the engine is cold and the car is level the fluid level must lie between the MIN and MAX markings Topping off coolant A Warning Danger of serious personal injury or death from scalding Coolant is hazardous to your health an
257. ptimum performance from your new Porsche Despite the most modern high precision manufac turing methods the moving parts must still wear in with each other This wearing in occurs mainly in the first 2000 miles 3000 km Therefore Preferably take longer trips Avoid frequent cold starts with short distance driving whenever possible Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops Do not exceed maximum engine speed of 4200 rpm revolutions per minute Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in Neutral or in gear Do not let the engine labor especially when driving uphill Shift to the next lower gear in time use the most favorable rpm range Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds This rule applies at all times not just during the break in period Do not participate in motor racing events sports driving schools etc during the first 2000 miles 3000 kilometers There may be a slight stiffness in the steering gear shifting or other controls during the break in period which will gradually disappear Break in brake pads and brake discs New brake pads and discs have to be broken in and therefore only attain optimal friction when the car has covered several hundred miles or km The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder This also applies whenever the brake pads and brake discs are replaced New tires New tires do not have maximum tra
258. r chips caused by flying stones repaired immediately by your authorized Porsche dealer before corrosion sets in However if there are already traces of corrosion they must first be removed carefully and thorough ly Coat the area with a rust proofing primer and finish off with a top coat The paint code and color number are found on the data bank in the Mainte nance booklet and on the filler flap Maintenance Car Care Engine compartment The engine compartment and the surface of the engine are treated with a corrosion inhibitor at the factory If degreasing solvents are used to clean the engine compartment or the engine is washed down the process almost invariably removes the corrosion inhibiting coating It is then absolutely necessary to have a durable preservative applied to all surfaces body seams joints and assemblies in the engine compartment This also applies when corrosion inhibitor parts are replaced A Caution Risk of damage to the alternator Donotpoint the cleaning jet directly at the alternator or cover the alternator Effective corrosion proofing is particularly impor tant during the cold weather season If your car is driven frequently in areas where salt has been spread on the roads the whole engine compart ment should be cleaned thoroughly after the winter to prevent salt from causing any lasting damage A full under body wash should also be performed at the same time Windows The road
259. r frequently Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake PCCB Please observe the chapter BRAKES on page 72 The high performance brake system is designed for optimal braking effect at all speeds and temperatures Certain speeds braking forces and ambient conditions such as temperature and humidity therefore might cause brake noises Wear on the different components and braking system such as brake pads and brake discs depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and the conditions of use and therefore cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road The values communicated by Porsche are based onnormal operation adapted to traffic Wear increases considerably when the vehicle is driven onrace tracks or through an aggressive driving style Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer about the current guidelines in effect before such use of your vehicle Setting and operating vehicle components when driving A Warning There is a danger of accident if you set or operate the on board computer radio navigation system telephone or other equipment while driving This could distract you from the traffic and cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in serious personal injury or death t Operate the components while driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely t Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary Portable fuel contai
260. ration Risk of damage to the windshield and wiper system t Avoid running the wiper blades over a dry windshield to prevent scratching the glass Spray washer fluid on the windshield first A scratched windshield will reduce visibility Always loosen wiper blades from frozen glass before operating wipers to prevent damage to the wiper motor or blades Always switch off windshield wipers in car wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally intermittent or sensor operation Always switch off windshield wipers before cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional operation intermittent or sensor operation gt Do not operate the headlight washer in car washes Do not operate headlight washer when it is frozen Front wiper and headlight washer system 0 Windshield wipers off 1 Rain sensor operation for front windshield wipers Move wiper lever upwards to the first click 2 Windshield wipers slow t Move wiper lever upwards to the second click 3 Windshield wipers fast Move wiper lever upwards to the third click 4 Front windshield wiper one touch opera tion t Move wiper lever downwards The front windshield wipers wipe once 5 Windshield wipers and washer system Pull wiper lever towards the steering wheel The washer system sprays and wipes while the lever is pulled towards the steering wheel When the wiper lever is released a few drying wipes are executed A Headl
261. re and treatment Never remove snow and ice using a sharp edged object Incorrect care and treatment can damage the convertible top and cause leaks Any repair work can be done by your authorized Porsche dealer Note No folding top is 100 leak proof Due to the constant changing of loads and strains to which a car is subject to when driving on roads minor wind noise and seepage at joints between the top body and doors on convertible tops cannot be completely sealed in certain areas Therefore small leaks are considered normal for these models In addition your convertible top should not be washed in a car wash The top may experience damage by the brushes or may experience leaks due to the high pressure water streams directed in areas which would not encounter water in normal driving conditions Cleaning A Caution Risk of damage due to the cleaning jet of the high pressure cleaning equipment or hot wax treatment gt Donotclean the convertible top with high pressure cleaning equipment t Donotuse the hot wax treatment Do not wash the convertible top each time the car is washed It is usually sufficient to spray or wash it with clean water Brush dust off the convertible top in the direction of the weave using a soft brush gt Only if there is heavy dirt wet the convertible top with lukewarm water and the Porsche Wash Shampoo amp convertible top cleaner using a sponge or soft brush and rub gent
262. regulations Some countries require additional tools and special spare parts to be carried in your vehicle Please make enquiries before driving abroad Tires Wheels General information The original equipment tires and wheel rims on your Porsche comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards For your safety remember the following Wheel rims and wheel bolts are matched to fit your Porsche If you intend to use other than original equip ment wheels be sure that they conform to Porsche specifications for your model Only tires with the same make and with the same specification code e g NO N1 canbe mounted The use of wheel rims and wheel bolts that do not meet specifications of the original factory installed equipment will affect the safe operation of your vehicle Before you plan on exchanging wheels or snow tires already mounted on the wheel rims consult your authorized Porsche dealer Your dealer has the technical information necessary to advise you which wheel rims and wheel bolts are compatible with the original factory installations A Danger Risk of loss of control and serious personal injury or death gt If while driving your vehicle experiences a sudden vibration or ride disturbance and or you suspect that possible damage to your tires or vehicle has occurred you should immediately reduce your speed without excessive use of the brakes Stop the vehic
263. remain active until Shifting Gears the accelerator is released to approx full throttle position M Manual selection mode Function The currently selected gear is retained when you change from D to M If you change from M to D the gear changing map suitable for your current driving style is selected and the appropriate gear is chosen A Warning The kickdown function is not active in manual selection mode M Therefore shift down manually when accelerat ing e g to overtake Two rocker switches in the upper steering wheel spokes let you comfortably and reliably select the five forward speeds Shifting up Press upper part of a rocker switch Shifting down Press lower part of a rocker switch Depending on driving speed and engine speed you can shift up or down at any time Gear changes which would exceed the upper or lower engine speed limit will not be executed by the controller You can change down two gears by quickly pressing the rocker switches twice If the engine speed limit is reached an automatic upward shift is performed or just before idling speed is reached a downward shift is performed Select an appropriately low gear on upward and downward slopes This will ensure optimum use of engine power and engine braking PSM switched off and or Sport mode switched on Please observe the chapter PORSCHE STABILITY MANAGEMENT PSM on page 79 Please obs
264. reservoir cap 3 Wipe measuring rod Close cap and reopen The fluid level should lie in the area below the Cold marking Add hydraulic fluid if necessary 4 Close cap carefully Close engine compart ment lid Noticeable loss of fluid indicates leakage in the system The cause should be remedied immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer Maintenance Car Care Filter Air filter A dirty air filter not only reduces engine perform ance but can lead to premature engine wear Regular filter replacement is part of the routine maintenance service In dusty conditions check the filter element more frequently and replace if necessary Combination filter The fresh air passing through the combination filter into the passenger compartment is virtually free of dust pollen and unpleasant odors Ifthe outside air is polluted by exhaust fumes press the recirculating air button A dirty filter can be the cause of reduced air flow gt Have filter replaced by your authorized Porsche dealer Regular filter replacement is part of the routine maintenance service Maintenance Car Care Manual Transmission Oil The transmission oil has to be checked and changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance Schedule Please observe the chapter CAPACITIES on page 335 We recommend that you have the transmission oil changed at your Porsche dealer who has the required lubricants and the necessary
265. rights reserved Printed in Germany 32654 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 aupr s du concessionaire ou du Porsche Cars Canada Ltd Automobiles Porsche Canada LTEE 5045 Orbitor Drive Building 8 Suite 200 Mississauga Ontario Canada L4W 4Y4 Telephone number for customer assistance 1 800 PORSCHE Option 3 Fuel Quality Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON 93 CLC or AKI Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available Be assured that your vehicle will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON 90 CLC or AKI since the engine s Electronic Octane knock control will adapt the ignition timing if necessary Fuels containing alcohol and ether Some areas of the U S require oxygenated fuels during certain portions of the year Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols such as methanol or etha nol or ether such as MTBE Under normal conditions the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche provided the octane requirements for your ve
266. rly on race circuits and a dry road surface Multifunctional PSM light The multifunctional light on the instrument panel lights up for alamp check when the ignition is switched on The light indicates a control operation by flashing including when PSM is switched off brake control in the event of one sided wheel spin In conjunction with a message on the on board computer the light indicates that PSM is switched off An acoustic signal also sounds Faults are displayed by the light in conjunction with a message on the on board computer PSM is out of order Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer Please observe the chapter PUTTING VEHICLE INTO OPERATION on page 297 Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 Towing Please observe the chapter TOWING on page 321 Checks on test stands Brake tests Brake tests must be performed only on plate type test stands or roller test stands The following limit values must not be exceeded on roller test stands Testing speed 5 mph 8 km h Test duration 20 seconds Handbrake tests Handbrake tests on the roller test stand must be performed only with the ignition switched off Controls Instruments 8 Porsche Active Suspension Management PASM Function PASM makes two running gear setups available to the driver Normal and Sport The select
267. roper service facilities tools or diagnostic equipment replacement parts may not be available or very difficult to get Porsche cannot be responsible for the mechanical damage that could result because of inadequate fuel service or parts availability If you purchased your Porsche abroad and want to bring it back home be sure to find out about shipping and forwarding requirements as well as current import and customs regulations Maintenance Car Care Fuel General information A Warning Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to health gt Fire open flame and smoking are prohibited when handling fuel Avoid contact with skin or clothing Donotinhale fuel vapors A Warning To prevent damage to the emission control system and engine Never drive the tank completely out of fuel gt Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning lights have come on Please observe the chapter EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM on page 247 Please observe the chapter FUEL ECONOMY on page 242 Please observe the chapter LEVEL GAUGE on page 103 Maintenance Car Care nsis Check engine warning light If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer come on and remain on while driving it suggests animproperly fastened tank cap or refueling with engine running Opening the filler flap The filler opening is under the filler flap in the front right fender
268. rrupted automatically Ifthe set vehicle speed is exceeded by more than approx 16 mph 25 km h for longer than 20 seconds Ifthe actual vehicle speed falls to approx 6 mph 10 km h below the set vehicle speed for longer than 5 seconds upward slopes For PSM control operations Resuming the stored speed gt Briefly push operating lever upwards position 4 The speed control accelerates deceler ates the vehicle to the stored speed Controls Instruments The stored speed should only be recalled when traffic conditions and the road surface so permit Switching automatic speed control readiness off Press button A on the automatic speed control lever The green readiness light in the speedometer goes off When the vehicle is parked and the ignition switched off the memory is cleared Note On upward or downward slopes the set speed cannot always be maintained by the automatic speed control gt To obtain sufficient engine braking or a better engine speed range therefore you have to select a lower gear Controls Instruments Automatic Air Conditioning System Automatic mode The automatic air conditioning system controls the preselected interior temperature completely automatically If necessary the automatic system can be manually influenced t Press AUTO button I AUTO will appear on the display panel Air quantity and distribution are automatically controlled and variations are
269. s Identification of all materials Use of recyclable materials Reusable components designed for simple removal These reasons result in a further increase in the recycling rate which is currently 80 per cent Emission control is built in Innovative engine technology combines high engine performance and environmental compatibil ity The engine diagnosis system electronically monitors the components and systems that affect exhaust gases This continuous monitoring and fault storage ena bles swift reliable diagnosis and fault detection Any fault messages are indicated to the driver by the Check Engine warning light and the on board computer gt Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 General safety instructions Sport tires Sport tires ultra high performance tires are approved for use on public highways and comply with all statutory requirements and safety criteria The design of the tire is also geared towards use onracing circuits driver safety training courses sports driving schools Club Sport events and provides distinct advantages here in terms of dry grip and wear compared to conventional road tires The major features are a reduced tread depth and a special tread pattern and carcass The design features of this sports tire result in the following effects compared with other summer tires when used under normal dr
270. s gt To fit remove the spacers Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer Please observe the chapter 5 MM SPACERS on page 288 Tire designations Due to new speed and load ratings for radial tires new designations have come into force for snow tires for your Porsche The designation to be used for ZR tires is e g 265 40 ZR 18 Z code letter for radial tires for speeds above 150 mph 240 km h Practical Tips Emergency Service 53 163 Example of Inscription Inscription on radial tire ATire size Example P 295 30 ZR 19 100 Y P The tire is designed for Passenger vehicle This information is not included on all tires 295 Indication of tire width in mm 30 Indication of tire height to tire width ratio in percent Practical Tips Emergency Service ZR code letter for radial tires for speeds above 150 mph 240 km h There are cur rently no standards concerning tire strength at speeds above 150 mph 240 km h R Belt type code letter for radial 19 Indication of rim diameter in inches 100 Load capacity coefficient Y Speed code letter XL Extra Load Tire with increased load rating BTIN Tire Identification Number Example DOT xx xx XXXX XXXX DOT The DOT symbol indicates that the tires comply with the requirements of the US Department of Transportation and provides information about first two digit code means manufacture s identification mark second
271. s highly flammable and harmful to health Fire naked flame and smoking are prohibited when handling tire sealant Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing due to caustic chemical properties of the tire sealant gt Keep tire sealant away from children Practical Tips Emergency Service A B c D E F Inserting sealant i Filler bottle Filler hose Plug of the filler hose Valve turner Valve insert Tire valve Leave the object that caused the puncture in the tire Remove sealant and the enclosed sticker from the luggage compartment Adhere the sticker in the driver s field of vision Shake filler bottle A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Screw filler hose B onto the filler bottle The filler bottle is now open Unscrew valve cap from tire valve F Remove valve insert E from the tire valve with valve turner D Keep the valve insert in a clean and dry place Remove plug C of the filler hose B Push filler hose onto the tire valve Hold filler bottle higher than the level of the tire valve and press it together forcefully until the bottle is completely emptied into the tire Pull filler hose off the tire valve Twist the valve insert firmly into the tire valve using the valve turner Connect the compressor to the cigarette lighter and inflate the tire to the prescribed tire pressure Please observe the chapter TIRE PRESSURES FOR COLD TIRES on page 3
272. s tire pressure and tire temperature on all four wheels and warns the driver when the tire pressure is too low The display as well as the settings for the Tire Pressure Monitoring take place on the on board computer However you must still adjust the tire pressure on the wheel t The driver is responsible for filling the tires correctly and making the correct settings on the on board computer The Tire Pressure Monitoring offers the following functions Display of the actual tire pressure while the vehicle is in motion Display of the deviation from the required pressure refilling pressure Display of currently set tire size and type Tire pressure warnings in two stages A Caution gt Despite the advantages offered by the Tire Pressure Monitoring it is still the driver s responsibility to update the corresponding settings in the on board computer and maintain the pressure in the tires Low tire pressure reduces the road safety of the vehicle and destroys the tire and wheel When a flat tire has been displayed immediate ly stop in a suitable place and check the tires for damage If necessary remedy the damage with a tire sealant Do not by any means continue to drive with damaged tires Sealing the tire with tire sealant is only an emergency repair so you can drive to the next authorized Porsche dealer The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph 80 km h Do not drive with tires whose tire pressur
273. se suitable cleaners If unsuitable cleaners are used or any attempt is made to dye or bleach the belts the webbing may be weakened and thus constitute a safety risk Storing your Porsche If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged period please consult your authorized Porsche dealer The staff will be glad to advise you on the most suitable and necessary methods t Clean your vehicle thoroughly inside and outside Clean the engine compartment The under carriage and chassis components should be free of dirt and salt deposits Fill up the fuel tank Change the oil and oil filter and run the engine for several minutes Increase the tire pressure to 58 psi 4 bar It is not recommended to lift the vehicle due to the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber piston shafts The vehicle should be moved slightly approximately every four weeks to prevent flat spot on the tires Climate control The air conditioning system should be in good working condition and fully charged Windshield Headlight washer t Check and correct antifreeze cleaning solution level as necessary Maintenance Car Care Electrical system gt Remove the battery from the vehicle and store itin a cool dry place not on a cement floor When the battery is disconnected the alarm system is deactivated Recharge the battery every 3 months If the battery remains in the vehicle with the cables connected it is necessary to check
274. secenes Roof Transport System ccccsccceesssseeeeeees 229 Mobile Roofs Lifting Sliding Roof General information A Warning Risk of injury when operating or automatically closing the lifting sliding roof Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the lifting sliding roof is operated gt Always withdraw the ignition key when leaving the vehicle Uninformed persons e g children could injure themselves by operating the lifting sliding roof gt Incase of danger release the button immedi ately and operate the lifting sliding roof in the opposite direction Mobile Roofs Opening the lifting sliding roof A Press rear of rocker switch A until lifting slid ing roof reaches the desired position One touch operation Touch rear of rocker switch A Lifting sliding roof opens to its end position Stop it in any position by touching any button Note The lifting sliding roof opens until it reaches the best position relative to noise It can be opened fully however if you press the rocker switch again Readiness for operation When the ignition is switched on engine switched on or off or With doors closed and ignition key withdrawn but only until a door is first opened Closing the lifting sliding roof B gt Press front of rocker switch B until lifting slid ing roof reaches the desired position One touch operation Touch front of rocker switch B Lifting
275. sely affects road handling This could lead to tire failure resulting in loss of control leading to serious personal injury or death Always use an accurate tire pressure gauge when checking inflation pressures Donotexceed the maximum tire pressure listed on the tire sidewall Please observe the chapter TIRE PRESSURE PLATE on page 327 t Cold tire inflation pressure means all tires must be cold ambient temperature maximum 68 F 20 C when adjusting the inflation pressure Avoid sunlight striking the tires before measuring cold pressures since the pressures would rise from temperature influence Valve caps protect the valve from dust and dirt and thus from leakage Always screw caps tightly down Replace missing caps immediately Use only plastic valve caps gt Donotuse commercially available sealant or tire inflating bottles Only use Porsche approved tire sealant Please observe the chapter TIRE PRESSURES FOR COLD TIRES on page 334 Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked every 2 weeks when cold 68 F 20 C and inflated to the inflation pres sure recommended in this Owner s Manual or on the tire pressure plate If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated in this Owner s Manual or on the tire pressure plate you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle h
276. senger s airbag in combination with the LATCH attachment bracket are not installed at the factory They can be retrofitted Please see your authorized Porsche dealer amp Warning light and warning message Faults are indicated by a warning light in the instrument panel and a message on the on board computer Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 gt Inthe following cases you should imme diately consult an authorized Porsche dealer in order to assure the airbag sys tem is functioning properly Ifthe warning light does not light up when the ignition key is inserted or Ifthe warning light does not go out once the engine is running or Ifthe warning light appears while driving Airbag maintenance In order to ensure long term functioning the airbag system must be inspected by an authorized Porsche dealer at the intervals recommended in your Maintenance Booklet Note If you sell your Porsche notify the purchaser that the vehicle is equipped with airbags and refer them to the chapter Airbag Systems in the Owner s Manual safety and disposal rules Further information on the airbag system can be found on stickers attached to the sun visors For special recommendations on the use of child restraints Please observe the chapter CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS on page 57 Key operated airbag deactivation device If
277. shield gt Press button L The air flows to the windshield The selection appears on the display panel Note on operation t Onvehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus individual air conditioning settings can be stored on your car key Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instructions General instructions for air conditioning compressor Can switch off briefly if engine is under an extreme load to ensure sufficient engine cooling Switches off automatically at temperatures below approx 37 F 3 C and cannot be switched on even manually Operates most effectively with windows closed If the car has been in the sun for along time itis a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly with the windows open Depending on the outside temperature and humidity condensation can drip from the evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle This is normal and not a sign of leakage Ifuncooled air flows out when the lowest temperature has been set switch off the air conditioning compressor and have the fault repaired at an authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Central and Side Vents oO Opening vents gt Rotate knurled wheel upward e Closing vents gt Rotate knurled wheel downward Changing air flow direction Move the vanes to make the air flow in the desired direction Controls Instruments hi oo Outside air or conditioned a
278. snow tires 911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S 18 inch and 19 inch wheels partially loaded front 33 psi 2 3 bar up to 2 persons without luggage rear 39 psi 2 7 bar 18 inch and 19 inch wheels fully loaded front 36 psi 2 5 bar as of 2 persons with luggage rear 44 psi 3 0 bar These tire filling pressures apply only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche Please observe the chapter TIRES WHEELS on page 267 Please observe the chapter TPC TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING on page 127 Vehicle Identification Technical Data Capacities Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche Your authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels Engine Coolant Manual transmission and differential Tiptronic S Differential for Tiptronic S Fuel tank Fuel quality Power steering Brake fluid Windshield washer 911 Carrera 911 Carrera 4 911 Targa 4 Oil change quantity without oil filter approx 8 5 quarts 8 0 liters 911 Carrera 911 Carrera 4 911 Targa 4 Oil change quantity with oil filter approx 8 7 quarts 8 25 liters 911 Carrera S 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4S Oil change quantity without oil filter approx 8 7 quarts 8 25 liters 911 Carrera S 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4S Oil change quantity with oil filter approx 9 0 quarts 8 5 liters t Please observe the chapter ENGINE OI
279. sport System 165 lbs 75 kg 911 Carrera S Manual transmission Empty weight depending on equipment 3131 Ibs to 3329 Ibs 1420 kg to 1510 kg Maximum gross weight 4012 Ibs 1820 kg Maximum axle load front 1709 Ibs 775 kg Maximum axle load rear 2601 Ibs 1180 kg Maximum useful load Roof Transport System 165 lbs 75 kg D The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less 2 Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System Vehicle Identification Technical Data Tiptronic S 3164 Ibs to 3384 Ibs 1435 kg to 1535 kg 4090 Ibs 1855 kg 1709 Ibs 775 kg 2601 Ibs 1180 kg 165 Ibs 75 kg Tiptronic S 3219 Ibs to 3417 lbs 1460 kg to 1550 kg 4112 lbs 1865 kg 1709 Ibs 775 kg 2601 Ibs 1180 kg 165 Ibs 75 kg Weights Coup 911 Carrera 4 Empty weight depending on equipment Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Maximum useful load Roof Transport System 911 Carrera 4S Empty weight depending on equipment Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Manual transmission 3197 Ibs to 3417 lbs 1450 kg to 1550 kg 4112 lbs 1865 kg 1819 Ibs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg 165 Ibs 75 kg Manual transmission 3252 Ibs to 3450 Ibs 1475 kg to 1565 kg 4134 lbs 1875 kg 1819 lbs 825 kg 2690 Ibs 1220 kg Maximum useful load Roof Trans
280. ssssrissssniinssnnrnnsennnnnnennrnnnnnnnn Alcantara ossessi Winter operation ssssisssseeiiesreerieeerenee Catalytic converter Anterina isee Before driving off c sessessessssesessesteeeees Cautions ssssssssssstissserriineerstnnssnrinnsennnn Antifree Z6 s veo vp tio aeaa an Beee A deel adds ot Central locking Antilock brake system ABS Height adjustment sccseesseseeereeteees Emergency operation eee 27 Warning light TeNSIONED nasisisi LOCKING ssseesesesesenees Ashivayice Pee ct task Lok al Warning light sccecsecsesseseeststeeeseeseneees Central vents Assembly aids for wheel changes Blind EEE E E scuecgoues sive sous scueise 228 Central warning light s cscssssseessesseeneeeens 108 Audio operation scscsseseeseeees Blower adjustment 0 Changing wheels 0 0 287 Auto button air conditioning Brakele hte anre ed dS Check engine AUtomalC tasr erases Brakes a as Ate indi ua ava SERET Warning light 107 Air conditioning system s sescseeeeees Brake circuit division warning light Checking pressure cette 288 Anti glare mirrors Brake pad warning light Child restraint Car washes 00 aes FUNG cess een ca enasi ANCHO ABES avonne nren Door locking isise Fluid warning light ossis Child restraint systems Headlight adjustment ccceeeeeee Pad Sioe ental el Sil did Chime ese nt 008 eae eeeaeA Raabe he Speed control eeee eee Parking brake CHRO
281. ssures i i2220 Hn 0 mpr Maa Info pressure binfo tyres Load Tire type info in Tire pressure menu Vv Select Info tires with the operating lever Push operating lever forward The display Information about the currently set tires changes to the Tire pressure menu Vv Push operating lever forward Tire type Summer tires winter tires Tiresize 18 19 inch aing Push operating lever forward in order to switch Info tires shows the current tire settings on the selection field Tire selection in the Set menu Calling up the Info tires display gt Select TPC with the operating lever t Push operating lever forward in order to switch on the selection field gt Select TPC with the operating lever Push operating lever forward The display changes to the Tire pressure menu Controls Instruments m il nad nan Nin 0 mph TPC Hinter tyres t gt Select Set with the operating lever Push the operating lever forward Vv Select Continue and push the operating lever t Select desired tire type summer or winter forward t Push operating lever forward A display for confirming the selected type of tire appears Controls Instruments mora t Select the appropriate tire size 18 or 19 inch and push operating lever forwards A display for confirming the selected tire size appears
282. sten their seat belts Handbrake is still on Replace the remote control battery Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Relieve the steering lock by moving the steering wheel to the left or right The steering wheel lock remains engaged Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Low beam side marker lamps on Controls Instruments Instrument panel Controls Instruments On board computer D amp Text display on on board computer Parking light on Check left right dipped beam low beam also applies to front side lights direction indicator high beam fog lights side indicator light brake light tail light rear fog light reversing light raised brake light side marker Daytime driving lights off Headlight beam adjustment faulty Front lid not closed Rear lid not closed Targa panel not closed Rain sensor faulty Refill washer fluid Meaning measure Left right parking light on The reported light is faulty Check bulb Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Daytime driving lights switch off when the engine is shut off Switch on lights if necessary Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Close luggage compartment lid properly Close engine compartment lid properly Close glass rear hatch Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche
283. struments ey Incoming call Select Accept or Refuse and push the operating lever forward Note Rejected phone calls can be recalled with the menu item Missed calls Controls Instruments CHRONO Stopwatch Function You can use the stopwatch to measure time intervals e g on the race circuit or on work related journeys Measured lap times can be stored and evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche Communication Management PCM Please observe the chapter Sport display in the separate PCM operating instructions Stopwatch on the instrument panel The stopwatch has an analogue and a digital display The large pointer of the analogue display Controls Instruments measures the seconds The two small pointers measure hours and minutes The display re starts at zero after 12 hours Seconds and increments of 1 1 00th of a second can be read on the digital display The digital display and the display in the on board computer can indicate up to 99 hours and 59 minutes The stopwatch can be swivelled both to the left and to the right Stopwatch displays onthe stopwatch on the instrument panel inthe on board computer menu CHRONO onthe performance display in the PCM Starting stopping stopwatch All stopwatch displays are started and stopped via the on board computer menu CHRONO Note on operation When you leave the CHRONO menu while the stopwatch is runnin
284. switched on the engine oil level is shown on the segment display Measurement will be stopped if the above require ments are not met t Start oil level measurement in the OIL menu or gt Start oil level measurement by switching on the ignition Failure A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a warning message in the on board computer Controls Instruments ii The oil level measurement can also be initiated in the OIL menu Switching on selection field D Push operating lever forward Initiating measurement gt Select OIL with the operating lever t Push operating lever forward Measurement is started Controls Instruments SET Basic setting on on board computer Switching on selection field D Push operating lever forward Changing the basic setting of the on board computer gt Select SET with the operating lever wr He CHRONO Push operating lever forward gt Select the desired function with the operating lever Controls Instruments UER SET Ale Le gt Display as Reset Reset all Reset average consumption Reset average speed Reset trip counter Units Speedometer km km h miles mph Consumption 100 km mls gal USA mpg UK km l Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Tire pressure bar psi Controls Instruments MEH Display Select central line of the on board computer Chan
285. t backrests with the windstop installed Remove windstop before fitting a hardtop Installing the windstop l Open zipper of the protective bag Take the windstop out of the luggage compartment 2 Fold the rear seat backrests forward Please observe the chapter REAR SEAT BACKRESTS on page 44 Unfold the windstop until it can be felt to engage in the hinges at the top and bottom 4 Check whether the lock of the windstop lower section is engaged Press lock together if necessary arrows Pin RR DEECUG i i ih W y A Lockopen B Lockclosed 5 Check whether the two red locking handles are in position A open Open the lock if necessary To do this push the locking handles inward as far as they will go and swivel to the side arrow Mobile Roofs 2 1 5 6 Insert fastening tabs C of the windstop into the guides of the safety belts Make sure that the plastic peg E engages in the center guide of the windstop 7 Push red locking handles inward and swivel downward Spring force pushes the square pins of the locks into the receivers D in the side trim panels Check whether the square pins are correctly engaged L D Mobile Roofs 31 307 8 Liftupper section of windstop if required 31 377 PEAL n ANY tte TITT i bbebbhaddde cee PPIIIIA ACCAC Cre wW go 1112 INNIN Mt MUPPET LETT sete Hi tt AM ey u Pore a i A Lockopen B Lockclosed Removi
286. t the current approval status A Danger Risk of accident 17 mm spacers must only be mounted on the rear axle together with 11 5 Jx 19 67 mm rim offset wheels Always remove 17 mm spacers before mounting other wheel sizes or an emergency spare wheel because the wheel cannot be mounted correctly Note on operation gt To fit remove the spacers Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer Please observe the chapter 17 MM SPAC ERS on page 290 Please observe the chapter CHANGING A WHEEL on page 287 Changing a wheel General information A Warning Risk of serious personal injury or death The car may slip off the jack Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when jacking up and changing a wheel Always place the car on stable supports if work has to be carried out under the car A Warning Risk of damage to the brake discs of the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake PCCB Always screw in both assembly aids when changing a wheel Note The tools required for changing a wheel e g jack wheel bolt wrench assembly aids are not supplied with the car Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you Procedure 1 Fully apply the handbrake engage Ist gear or select position P and withdraw the ignition key Screw in assembly aid for vehicles without Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 2 Secure the car against rolling away e g by means of wedges under the
287. t the safety belt tongue into the buckle and make certain that it is properly latched Make no more adjustments to the seat 5 Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on the child restraint system You may further tighten the belt by pulling on it to allow more of it to retract Make sure that excessive seat belt forces do not occur by moving the seat with the child seat installed Releasing the safety belt 1 Unbuckle the safety belt latch 2 Then make certain that the belt has fully retracted At this point the automatic locking feature will be disengaged Seek appropriate advice from your authorized Porsche dealer about the possible installation of a Porsche child restraint system LATCH System Child seat bracket on the passenger s seat The key switch for switching off the passenger s airbag and the LATCH attachment bracket are not installed at the factory They can be retrofitted Please see your authorized Porsche dealer Porsche recommends the use of a Porsche Child Seat with Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children system LATCH These systems have been tested and adjusted to the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate child age groups Other systems have not been tested and could entail an increased risk of injury You can obtain child seats that are LATCH compati ble at your authorized Porsche dealer Always observe the separate installation instructions for your child seat Pleas
288. t your vehicle has a fault which could cause a crash injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Porsche Cars North America Inc Porsche Cars N A If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer or Porsche Cars N A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other informa tion about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Your car has thousands of parts and components which have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Porsche s high standards of engineering quality and safety Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or interfere with those safety features built into the vehicle Modifications may be carried out on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe manner obeying the local laws and in the light of driving conditions faced by you and in accordance with the instructions provided in this Owner s Manual Do not misuse your Porsche by
289. talled by an authorized Porsche dealer so that weight sensing components will not be damaged Give your passenger all of the information in this chapter Note Airbag components e g steering wheel door lining seats may be disassembled only by an authorized Porsche dealer When disposing of a used airbag unit our safety instructions must be followed These instructions can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer Function of the airbag system Airbags are a supplemental safety system Your primary protection comes from your safety belts The front airbags are triggered during a frontal collision of sufficient force and direction In the Controls Instruments event of a side impact of corresponding force the side airbag on the impact side is triggered The inflation process generates the amount of gas required to fill the airbags at the necessary pressure in fractions of a second Airbags help to protect the head and upper body while simultaneously damping the motion of the driver and passenger in the impact direction in the event of a frontal impact or side impact In order to help provide protection in severe collisions which can cause death and serious injury airbags must inflate extremely rapidly Such high speed inflation has a negative but unavoidable side effect which is that it can and does cause injuries including facial and arm abrasions bruising and broken bones You can help minimize such inj
290. tersunk screws M6x16 on the wheel hub Remove the spacer Fasten the brake disc with the short M6x12 countersunk screws part No 900 269 047 09 Tightening torque 10 Nm 7 5 ftlb 4 For wheel mounting without a spacer 5 mm shorter wheel bolts part No 996 361 203 02 must be used Tighten ing torque 130 Nm 96 ftlb Please observe the chapter CHANGING A WHEEL on page 287 Mounting the spacers 1 Remove wheel 2 Unscrew both countersunk screws M6x12 on the break disc 3 Fasten the spacer with the long M6x16 countersunk screws Tightening torque 10 Nm 7 5 ftlb 4 Fitwheel To do this use the longer wheel bolts for fastening the wheels Tightening torque 130 Nm 96 ftlb Please observe the chapter CHANGING A WHEEL on page 287 Long wheel bolt X Bolt length approx 50 mm Arrows marks Wheel bolt identifying features The long wheel bolts are identified on the face surface of the bolt head with GT or in red or the moveable spherical cap ring is galvanised in red The long wheel bolts must only be used together with 5 mm spacers fitted The short wheel bolts are not marked in colour The short wheel bolts must only be used without 5 mm spacers fitted Practical Tips Emergency Service wee 725 Tightening torque for both wheel bolts 130 Nm 96 ftlb Practical Tips Emergency Service 911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S 17 mm spacers
291. the negative terminal of the battery If a suitable grounding point is to be found only on the donor vehicle the negative cable must first be connected to the terminal of the discharged battery then to the grounding point of the donor vehicle 3 Runthe engine of the donor car at a higher speed 4 Startthe engine An attempted start using jumper cables should not last more than 15 seconds Then allow a waiting period of at least one minute Note Before disconnecting the jumper cables electrical loads such as the heated rear window and the heating fan blower should be switched on the vehicle s lights must not be switched on This reduces voltage peaks which may occur when disconnecting the jumper cables With the engine running remove both jumper cables in reverse order Practical Tips Emergency Service Lights Replacing Bulbs A caution General information Risk of damage to headlights due to excessive temperatures and abrasion A ing CO Warning Attach no coverings e g films stone Risk of short circuit guards in the area of the headlights t Always switch off the relevant components t Use soapy water only to clean light lenses when changing bulbs and plastic headlight lenses In no case may chemical cleaners or other volatile cleaning fluids be used A Warning t To prevent scratches do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth tissue or insect sponges Risk of serious personal injury or deat
292. the range of movement of the equipment that is being operated t Observe the safety notes for the original hand held transmitter Preconditions for operating and programming the HomeLink Ignition is switched on Fog lights are switched off To operate the respective device Press the appropriate button 1 2 or 3 Light emitting diode A lights up during signal transfer Note on operation Always use the HomeLink opener in the direc tion of travel Otherwise range restrictions cannot be ruled out t Before selling the vehicle delete the pro grammed signals of the HomeLink Please read the instructions for the original hand held transmitter to find out whether the original transmitter is equipped with fixed or changeable code Allocating signals to the buttons Prior to programming the HomeLink for the first time Please follow the operating instructions for the original hand held transmitter The following process deletes the standard codes set at the factory Do not repeat the process if you program further buttons Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3 depressed for approx 20 seconds until light emitting diode A begins to flash quick ly All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are deleted HomeLink with fixed code system 1 Press the desired button until the light emitting diode begins to flash slowly You then have approx 5 minutes to perform steps 2 and 3 2 Hold the origina
293. the electrical system due to short circuits and overloads the individual circuits are protected by fuses The fuse box is located in the driver s footwell Plastic gripper Spare fuses Switch off the load with the defective fuse Pull off plastic cover at the finger hole arrow The fuse plan and instructions for emer gency unlocking of the luggage compart ment lid can be found on the inner side of the cover Remove the corresponding fuse from its slot using the plastic gripper A in order to check it A blown fuse can be identified by the melted metal strip Replace only with fuses of the same rating Practical Tips Emergency Service Note gt gt If a fuse blows repeatedly consult an author ized Porsche dealer Never try to repair fuses you may cause serious damage to other parts of the electrical system Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment lid If the battery is discharged the lid can be opened only with the aid of a donor battery Unlocking lid 1 Use the key to unlock the vehicle at the door lock Remove plastic cover over the fuse box Pull out positive terminal A in the fuse box Use a jumper cable to connect the positive terminal of the donor battery with positive terminal A in the fuse box Practical Tips Emergency Service Note If the vehicle was locked the alarm horn will sound when the negative cable is connected 5 Use the second jumper cabl
294. ting Instrument panel Display of selector lever position flashes On board computer Text display on on board computer Move selector lever to position P or N Tiptronic emergency run System fault Go to workshop Failure of fuel level indicator Workshop Service in km days Service now Failure Convertible top control Meaning measure Tiptronic S The vehicle can be started only in the selector lever position P or N Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Several systems may have failed Adjust your driving style Reduce speed Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Service indicator Bring the vehicle in for service no later than after the distance time shown has elapsed Please observe the additional information in the Maintenance booklet Service indicator Have your vehicle serviced at an authorized Porsche dealer Activate convertible top in opposite direction If there is a failure Consult an authorized Porsche dealer Controls Instruments Instrument panel On board computer BY Text display on on board computer Convertible top not in limit position Opening convertible top Meaning measure Fully open or close convertible top Message goes out in final position D Bo A IP Closing convertible top Close rear lid Failure Roll over protection Flat tyre
295. tor Oil pressure csceeeeeeeee Oil temperature Oll nanna nas Speeds Starting Stopping Engine compartment BIOWCK sorreran e Lid warning light ETEA p SEE E AE EEEE E Engine compartment blower csccceseee 101 Environment ecco 6 F Filling pressure tire eceseeesteeeeseeserseeeeneess 334 Fire extinguisher Floor mats 0 Fluids and fuels Fog lights Footbrake Footwell lights Four wheel drive Fresh air intake Front lid cce Fuel iiini Containers ECONOMY iiaae Evaporation control Level gauge 6 Level warning light Recommendation Tank o rie ntaa Function keys FUSES inaenea n a pia oee 293 G Garage door Opener ccsscecesessseessseesssees 182 Index Garage lift nen oina es 284 Glass rear hatch cccccccscccessseeeeessseeeeesees 226 Glove compartment GONG eea Ground clearance cccecsscceecesseeeeesseeeeeeseeees 9 H Handbrake ss 2 ccsscrtetsactesteedeentshensceices Hardtop Headlights Adjusting Cleaning system cc0e Headlights beam adjustment Heated rear window Heater focchenssivossivascseansisie cin susie ai High beam Indicator light Lever a oa Home mode HomeLink lenition loek sieeve nents IMMODINIZEL S E EEEE Indicator lights Instrument
296. ts Whether you use Porsche products or other commercially available cleaning agents first make sure of their correct application A Porsche that is well cared for can look like new for years It all depends on the amount of care the owner is willing to give the car A Warning Risk of serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or property Cleaning agents may be hazardous to your health Most chemical cleaners are concentrates which require dilution High concentrations might cause problems ranging from irritation to serious injury as well as damage to your vehicle Keep cleaning agents out of reach from children gt Observe all caution labels Always read directions on the container before using any product These directions may contain information necessary to avoid personal injury gt Donotuse fuel kerosene naphtha nail polish remover or other volatile cleaning fluids They may be toxic flammable or hazardous in other ways Only use spot removing fluids in a well vented area Donotclean the underside of chassis fenders wheel covers etc without protecting your hands and arms as you may cut yourself on sharp edged metal parts Moisture and road salt on brakes may affect braking efficiency gt Test the brakes after each vehicle washing Washing Washing and preservation The best method of protecting your car from the damaging effects of the environment is frequent washing and the ap
297. two digit code means tire size third four digit code means tire type code fourth four digit code means date of manu facture If for example the last four numbers read 0204 the tire was produced in the 2nd week of 2004 C Tire ply composition and material The number of layers in the tread and sidewalls and their material composition D Maximum permissible inflation pressure The maximum permissible cold inflation pressure to which a tire can be inflated Donotexceed the permissible inflation pressure E Maximum Load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds can be carried by the tire If you replace tires always use a tire that has the same maximum load rating as the factory installed tire F Radial The identification indicates if the tire has radial structure G Term of tubeless or tube tire Identification for tubeless tires Speed code letter The speed code letter indicates the maximum permissible speed for the tire This code letter is shown on the tire sidewall T up to 118 mph 190 km h H up to 131 mph 210 km h V up to 150 mph 240 km h W up to 167 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h Tip on driving Tires with a maximum speed rating that is lower than the specified maximum vehicle speed may be mounted only if they bear an M S identification on the tire sidewall gt Please note that in addition to the winter tires all season and all terrain tires are also subject
298. type M97 01 Vehicle Identification Technical Data 275 250 225 175 150 125 100 75 Vehicle Identification Technical Data Acceleration diagram for manual transmission 911 Carrera 911 Carrera 4 911 Targa 4 values have been determined at DIN empty weight and with a 50 load without additional equipment Acceleration diagram for manual transmission 911 Carrera S 911 Carrera 4S 911 Targa 4S values have been determined at DIN empty weight and 275 with a 50 load without additional equipment 250 225 175 150 125 100 75 Vehicle Identification Technical Data Index A B Break in hints arenan nanan an ABS antilock brake system Backrest Bulbs replacing Warning light cccseeeeees Adjustment 39 Air distribution Release C AUflItel isc cesta scarcer ntacgeta tonnes Battery c cccseseseeeeees Cabriolet cesscessssessetessesesnesenessenenseneneenens Air conditioning compressor Cates cert cant Sens Canholdek caiara naene Airbag ase eia Charging Capacite Se a a aE E EA AEEA Function 2 22 ccccc82ecccceseedeceedeces Putting vehicle into operation Car care Warning light 0 cc eee Remote control s s s Car telephone Alarm system ccccccscsecsesecseeees REMOVING c escsesesesescsesesesescsestseseetetseens Cat WaSNE Si ee rs raia aa ezeeizseesegetiasetveseass Alarm System uo Warning light sser Carpet n nusssssss
299. unning and the accessories are switched on the vehicle battery will be discharged Do not operate additional accessories for more than 5 minutes when engine is off Continuing to do so may drain the battery such that it may go completely dead Maximum power consumption for both sockets together 70 W Please observe the power specifications from the accessory manufacturer Alarm system central locking The status of the central locking and alarm system is not changed by disconnecting the battery When the battery is disconnected the alarm system ceases to function Overload protection If the central locking system is operated more than ten times within a minute further operation is blocked for 30 seconds Load switch off after 2 hours or 7 days If the ignition key is removed loads which are switched on or are in standby mode such as the luggage compartment light interior light and radio are automatically switched off after approx 2 hours If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the remote control within 7 days the remote control standby function is switched off to save the vehicle battery 1 Inthis case unlock the driver s door with the key at the door lock Leave the door closed in order to prevent the alarm system from being triggered 2 Press button 1 on the remote control The remote control is now activated again A Diagnostic socket Replacing fuses In order to prevent damage to
300. uries by always wearing your safety belts There are many types of accidents in which airbags are not expected to deploy These include accidents where the airbags would provide no benefit such as a rear impact against your vehicle Other accidents where the airbags are designed not to deploy are those where the risk of injury from the airbag deployment could exceed any protective benefits such as in low speed accidents or higher speed accidents where the vehicle decelerates over a longer time Since airbag deployment does not occur in all accidents this further emphasizes the need for you and your passengers to always wear Safety belts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module This module will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the airbags and or belt tensioner work Advanced Airbag Your vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing system for the passenger s seat in accordance with U S Federal Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 Depending on the weight acting on the front passenger s seat the front passenger s airbag will automatically be switched on and off Depending on the angle and force of impact the front passenger s airbag which is activated will be triggered during a collision Precondition for switching the front passenger s airbag on and off depending on weight Vehicles equipped with key operated airbag deactivation device
301. ut interruption until the convertible top is in the final position or until the door windows are in the desired position The message on the on board computer goes out In case of danger release the rocker switch Convertible top operation stops Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 Mobile Roofs If the convertible top does not lock in the windshield frame gt Open convertible top again start the engine and close the convertible top again using the rocker switch Assist with the closing process by grasping the convertible top at the handhold and pulling it toward the windshield frame arrow Messages in on board computer Rear lid If the engine compartment lid is open when activating the convertible top a message appears in the on board computer The convertible top cannot be opened Close engine compartment lid Convertible top status Please observe the chapter WARNINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON BOARD COMPUTER on page 143 Emergency operation of the convertible top Before emergency operation A Warning There is danger of injury and damage during emergency operation There is danger of crushing or trapping body parts at all movable convertible top parts which could cause serious personal injury Take great care when performing emergency operation Do not operate the convertible top during and after em
302. vent excessive heat build up before turning off engine gt To avoid battery run down always remove the ignition key from the ignition lock Make sure that when you leave the car even briefly you have withdrawn the ignition key gt Engage the steering lock by moving the steering wheel to the left or right Turn the steering wheel to the locking position before you switch off the engine so that you don t have to exert yourself when locking or unlocking the steering Controls Instruments A Warning Danger of injury Hot engine compartment components can burn skin on contact Before working on any part in the engine compartment turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently Engine compartment blower radiator fan The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of the car The engine compartment blower is mounted on the engine compartment lid A Warning Risk of injury After the engine is switched off the engine compartment temperature is monitored for approx 30 minutes During this period and depending on temperature the engine compartment blower may contin ue to run or start to run t Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off the ignition off and exercise extreme caution A Warning Risk of injury The radiator fans in the front end of the car may be operating or unex pectedly start operating when the engine is switched on t Carry out work in these areas only
303. verters are efficient clean up devices built into the exhaust system of the vehicle The catalytic converters burn the undesirable pollutants in the exhaust gas before it is released into the atmosphere The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is critically important for the life of the catalytic convert ers Therefore only unleaded fuel must be used The catalytic converters will be damaged by push or tow starting the vehicle misfiring of the engine turning off the ignition while the vehicle is moving or driving until the fuel tank is completely empty by other unusual operating conditions Donotcontinue to operate your vehicle under these conditions since raw fuel might reach the catalytic converters This could result in overheating of the converters Federal law prohibits use of leaded fuel in this car Fuel Evaporation Control Fuel tank venting The evaporation chamber and the carbon canister prevent fuel from escaping to the atmosphere at extreme high outside temperatures when driving abruptly around curves and when the car is parked at an incline or in any other nonlevel position Vapor control system and storage When the fuel tank is filled vapors are collected in the evaporation chamber by a vent line leading the vapors to the carbon canister where they are stored as long as the engine does not run Purge system When the engine is running the fuel vapors from the canister will be mixed w
304. vy objects in the storage trays Do not carry unsecured luggage or objects in the passenger compartment in the doors in the door sill next to the passenger s seat in the center console behind the rear seat backrests only with the convertible top closed on the Cabriolet when opening the convertible top there should not be any objects in the area behind the rear seats risk of damage storage tray with coin holder between seats glove compartment with CD and pen holder clothes hook on the roof frame Controls Instruments clothes hook on back of front backrests depending on vehicle equipment enlarged storage space by folding the rear seat backrests forward Storage tray between the seats Opening gt Press release button and lift the lid There is a coin holder and socket in the forward part of the storage tray Please observe the chapter SOCKETS on page 292 Locking Lock the catch to secure the contents against unauthorized access Glove compartment A Warning Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in case of an accident gt Keep the glove compartment closed while driving Opening Pull the catch and open the lid CD holder Opening drawers Push the button of the drawer you wish to open Closing drawers Fold up CD drawer and close until it engages Occupied drawers Occupied drawers are indicated by a red window Controls Instruments 1 73
305. wer is variably distributed to the front and rear wheels Power distribution and wheel speed compensation between the front and rear axles is realised with a viscous multiple disc clutch Distribution of the engine power is dependent upon the wheel speed difference between the two axles The viscous multiple disc clutch always delivers sufficient drive power to the front wheels approx 5 to 40 to ensure optimum traction even ona poor road surface In combination with the Porsche Stability Management PSM four wheel drive improves handling and increases driving stability A Warning The increased control that is provided should not induce you to take greater risks with your safety The limits dictated by the laws of physics cannot be overcome even with four wheel drive The risk of accidents due to inappropriate speed cannot be reduced even by four wheel drive The driver bears the responsibility for all driving maneuvers Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions Controls Instruments Dynamometer testing procedure Some U S states and Canadian provinces conduct emissions inspection maintenance testing involving the use of two wheel dynamometer A two wheeled dynamometer is a treadmill type device upon which a single axle of the car the driving axle of the vehicle rotates to simulate vehicle operation on the road while the vehicle remains stationary The full time four wheel driv
306. wheels on the opposite side This is particularly important on slopes 3 Slightly slacken the wheel bolts of the wheel to be changed 4 Raise the car until the wheel lifts off the ground gt Please observe the chapter LIFTING THE VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE LIFT on page 283 Screw in two assembly aids for vehicles with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 5 Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts see respective illustration Screw in assembly aids instead of the wheel bolts Remove the remaining wheel bolts Note on operation Toremove or mount the spacers Please observe the chapter 5 MM SPACERS on page 288 Please observe the chapter 17 MM SPAC ERS on page 290 6 Take the wheel off and put a new wheel on Practical Tips Emergency Service 7 Screw in wheel bolts remove assembly aids 4 Remove the pressure gauge and screw in the remaining wheel bolts Initially gt Please observe the chapter TPC TIRE tighten bolts in diagonally opposite sequence PRESSURE MONITORING on page 127 so that the wheel is centered Please observe the chapter WHEEL BOLTS on page 285 Lower the car completely Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposite sequence Immediately after changing a wheel use a torque wrench to check the prescribed tightening torque 130 Nm 96 ftlb Checking tire pressure with a pressure gauge 1 Remove the valve stem cap from the tire 2 Press the pressur
307. which the vehicle rests is flat and approximately level Screen The screen upon which headlamp beams are projected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehicle s longitudinal axis flat uniformly light in color unobstructed and wide and high enough to accommodate the vehicle beam patterns to be aimed The screen should be wide enough to provide at least 1 m 3 3 ft of space outboard of the vehicle s headlamp spacing Adjustment screws t Detach side carpeting in luggage compart ment Unscrew plastic nut A Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment screw The set ting is adjusted by turning the hexagon socket screws right or left as appropriate Practical Tips Emergency Service B Headlight vertical adjustment Vertical adjustment screw B turn clockwise beam moves down turn counter clockwise beam moves up Note Donotalter the lateral adjustment 3 2 0 Practical Tips Emergency Service Towing General information Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohibit towing with a chain rope or even a tow bar In addition damage to your vehicle may result from improper procedures Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for details Vehicle towing Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to be used on Porsche vehicles Under certain circumstances wheel lifts may be used when the vehicle will not roll The vehicle must be towed with all four wheels off the ground otherw
308. with the engine switched off Automatic garage door The ignition system in your Porsche may interfere with your electronically operated garage door t To check this drive your Porsche close to the garage door Make sure not to interfere with the operating range of the door t Run the engine at different speeds If the garage door opens or closes without you operating the garage door unit in your car contact the dealer who installed the automatic garage door to have the frequency and or coding of the garage door signal changed or modified Instrument Panel USA Models Overview Also refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner s Manual Engine oil temperature gauge Speedometer with analogue display Tire pressure warning light Turn signal indicator light left Tachometer High beam indicator light Turn signal indicator light right ABS warning light 0 5008 SOOT Gon DEES Cooling system Temperature gauge warning light 10 Fuel Level gauge warning light 11 Engine oil pressure gauge 12 Adjustment button for instrument illumination and trip counter 13 Odometer and daily trip mileage display 14 Automatic speed control indicator light 15 Light sensor for instrument illumination 16 Airbag warning light 17 Emission control warning light Check Engine 18 Central warning light 19 On board computer display 20 Porsche Stability Management Multifunctional PSM light 21 Brake warning lig
309. with your local Motor Vehicle Bureau for possible restrictions A Danger Risk of loss of control and damage to the vehicle as well as serious personal injury or death The standard tires profile and rubber mixture are optimized for wet and dry driving conditions and may not prove favorable for snow conditions Therefore install M S tires before driving in such conditions Before mounting snow tires consult with your Porsche dealer He has the technical information necessary to advise you on wheel and tire compatibility Snow tires should have the same load capacity as original equipment tires and should be mounted on all four wheels Snow tires with studs should be run at moderate speeds when new in order to give the studs time to settle Practical Tips Emergency Service A Danger Tires with badly worn treads and studs are very dangerous and could cause accidents resulting in serious personal injuries or death t Make sure they are replaced immediately Vv Do not drive a vehicle equipped with snow tires at prolonged high speed Snow tires do not have the same degree of traction on dry wet or snowfree roads as a normal tire Furthermore snow tires wear rapidly under these conditions Comply with all state and local laws governing snow tire and tread depth requirements A Danger Risk of accident and serious personal injury or death due to excessive speed t Always check the maximum speed ratin
310. y the inside air is circulated A Warning Risk of accident due to impaired vision resulting in serious personal injury or death In recirculating air setting the windows may fog up Only select recirculating air setting for short periods If the windows fog up switch recirculating air setting off immediately by pressing the recirculating air button again and select the Defrost windshield function Switching recirculating air setting on or off gt Press button C The light emitting diode in the button lights up Over approx 37 F 3 C If the air conditioning compressor was off it switches on automatically The duration of recirculating air setting is not limited Below approx 37 F 3 C The air conditioning compressor is switched off Recirculating air setting is automatically ended after approx 3 minutes Air distribution Settings The individual air distributions can be combined as desired Recommended setting in Summer Air distribution to central and side vents Recommended setting in Winter Air distribution to footwell and windshield gt Air distribution to footwell gt Press button J The air flows to the footwell The selection appears on the display panel o bj Air distribution to central and side vents gt Press button K The air flows from the central and side vents Vents must be open The selection appears on the display panel PI Air distribution to wind
311. yer Donotallow the disc to sustain any finger prints scrapes or stickers on the surfaces This may cause poor sound quality Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole When notin use take the disc out of the player put the disc back into its case and store it away from dust heat damp and direct sunlight Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun can damage the disc Ifthe disc gets dirty clean the disc by wiping the surfaces from the center to the outside in a radial direction with a soft cloth Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti static record preservative Disc cleaners are available in audio stores Antenna Always unscrew the external antenna before using an automatic car wash Controls Instruments Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms Important legal and safety information regarding the use of cellular telephones Some states may prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving a vehicle Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the areas where you drive A Danger Risk of an accident Severe personal injury or death can result in the event of an accident Looking away from the road or turning your attention away from your driving can cause an accident and lead to serious personal injury or death gt When using your cellular telephone you should always Give full attention to your driving pull off the road and park before makin

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