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WKD 997 020 10 4/09 Orientation guides in the Driver’s Manual Equipment
Porsche, the Porsche Crest, 911, PCCB, The orientation guides in the Driver’s Manual are Because our vehicles undergo continuous
PCM, PDK, PSM, Carrera and Tequipment highlighted in yellow in each case. development, equipment and specification may
are registered trademarks of not be as illustrated or described in this Driver’s
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Overall table of contents Manual.
Printed in Germany. At the start of the Driver’s Manual you will find an Items of equipment are sometimes optional or
Reprinting, even of excerpts, or duplication of overview of the overall contents of the Driver’s vary depending on legal requirements or on the
any type is only permissible with the written Manual. country in which the vehicle is sold.
authorisation of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Your Porsche partner will be pleased to advise you
Section contents on retrofitting such equipment.
© Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
There is a summary of topics with the
Porscheplatz 1 Should your Porsche be fitted with any equipment
corresponding page numbers at the beginning
D-70435 Stuttgart not described in this Manual, your Porsche partner
of each main chapter.
will be glad to provide information concerning
correct operation and care of the items
On-board literature Index
concerned.
There is a detailed, alphabetical index at the end
Always keep this literature in the vehicle and Because of different legal requirements in
of this Driver’s Manual.
please hand it over to the new owner if you sell individual countries, the equipment in your vehicle
your vehicle. may vary slightly from that described in this
Driver’s Manual.
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Technical modifications it is not possible for Porsche to inspect and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
approve every one. (PCCB)
Modifications may be carried out on your vehicle
û In addition, please note that the use of
only if approved by Porsche. The high-performance brake system is designed
replacement parts which are not genuine
This ensures that your Porsche will remain for optimal braking effect at all speeds and
Porsche parts or approved parts or the use of
reliable and safe to drive, and that it will not temperatures.
accessories not approved by Porsche may
be damaged as a result of the modifications. Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
also detrimentally affect the Warranties
Your Porsche partner will be pleased to conditions (such as temperature and humidity)
relating to your vehicle.
advise you. may therefore cause the brakes to squeal.
û Regularly check your vehicle for signs of
Wear on different components of the brake
¥ Safety instructions! damage.
system, e.g. brake pads or brake discs, depends
Damaged or missing aerodynamic
û Only use genuine Porsche spare parts for your to a great extent on the individual driving style and
components such as spoilers or underside
vehicle or spare parts of similar quality which the conditions of use and therefore cannot be
panels affect driving behaviour and must
have been manufactured according to the expressed in actual miles on the road.
therefore be replaced immediately.
specifications and production requirements of The values communicated by Porsche are
Porsche. These parts are available from your based on normal operation adapted to traffic.
Porsche partner or a qualified specialist Setting and operating vehicle Wear increases considerably when the vehicle is
workshop. Accessories which are relevant to components when driving driven on race tracks or through an aggressive
safety should not be used unless they have driving style.
been obtained from the Porsche Tequipment ¥ Warning!
product range or have been tested and û Before using your vehicle in this way, please
approved by Porsche. Your Porsche partner Operating the on-board computer, radio, consult your Porsche partner about the
will be pleased to advise you and answer any telephone or other equipment while driving is guidelines which currently apply.
of your questions. dangerous and can result in an accident.
However, the use of other parts or This could distract you from the traffic and
accessories may adversely affect the safety of cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
your vehicle, and Porsche can take no û Operate these components while driving only if
responsibility for any loss or damage caused the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
by their use.
Even if the supplier of other accessories or û Carry out any complicated operating or setting
parts is a recognised supplier, the safety of procedures only while the vehicle is stationary.
your vehicle may still be affected if such items
are installed. Due to the large variety of
products offered in the accessory market,
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Ground clearance The design features of these sports tyres ¥ Danger!
result in the following effects compared with
Risk of accidents through loss of road
¥ Caution! other summer tyres when used under normal
surface contact, control over the vehicle and
driving conditions:
Risk of damage. braking ability. The reduced tyre tread depth
The vehicle may touch the ground as a result – Sports tyres can reach their wear limit earlier means that there is an increased risk of
of the small ground clearance. due to the reduced tread depth. aquaplaning on wet roads.
As for all tyres, the possible driven distance
û Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes û When driving on wet or mud-covered roads
depends on the individual driving style and
(e.g. in multi-storey car parks), kerbs, uneven reduce speed significantly.
conditions of use.
roads, platform lifts, etc.
– On wet roads, in particular in aquaplaning
û Avoid steep ramps. situations (stagnant water, puddles, lane ¥ Danger!
û When towing and when recovering with grooves…), it is advisable to exercise caution Risk of accidents.
a towing vehicle, pay attention to the small because of the lower tread depth and to adapt Due to the lower tread depth, sports tyres
ground clearance. speed accordingly (as is generally the case for can reach their wear limit earlier.
normal road tyres and with reduced tyre tread
depths). û Regularly check the tread depth.
Sports tyres
– The higher performance at the performance
Sports tyres (ultra high performance tyres) are limits requires that attention be adapted to Driving on the race circuit
approved for use on public highways and comply suit, because any infringement of an upper
performance limit also harbours greater risks. Racing tyres
with all statutory requirements and safety criteria.
The design of the tyre is also geared towards use – Change to winter tyres when external The fitting of racing tyres (e.g. slicks) for sporting
on race circuits (driver safety training courses, temperatures drop below 7 °C. events is not approved by Porsche.
sports driving schools, Club Sport events) and Very high cornering speeds can be achieved with
provides distinct advantages here in terms of dry û Notify anyone using your car of these racing tyres. The resulting lateral acceleration
grip and wear compared with conventional road characteristics and possible effects. values would jeopardise the adequate supply of oil
tyres. to the engine.
Porsche therefore refuses to accept any
The major features are a reduced tread depth,
guarantee or liability for damage occurring as
as well as a special tread pattern and carcass.
a result of non-compliance with this provision.
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Tailpipes Recycling
¥ Warning! Only in European Union countries:
Returning end-of-life vehicles
Danger of burns near tailpipes or in the event
of contact with tailpipes. Tailpipes are hot Porsche AG will arrange for your old Porsche to be
when the engine is running and for some recycled in an environmentally compatible
time after the engine is switched off. manner, free of charge.
To return your vehicle and obtain the relevant
û Keep a safe distance away from the tailpipes Certificate of Destruction, please consult your
when you are behind the vehicle. Porsche partner, who will be happy to assist you
û Make sure that children do not burn in disposing of your old vehicle.
themselves on the tailpipes.
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Contents
Before Driving Off ................................ 8 Child Restraint System ................................. 38 Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine
Airbag Systems ........................................... 42 Compartment Lid ........................................ 76
Before Driving Off .......................................... 8 Roll-Over Protection...................................... 44 Luggage Compartment (Vehicles Without
Tips for Running In ......................................... 8 Sports Exhaust System ................................ 45 Porsche Traction Management) .................... 77
Overview Illustrations ...................................... 9 Handbrake................................................... 45 Luggage Compartment (Vehicles With
Footbrake.................................................... 46 Porsche Traction Management) .................... 78
Controls, Safety................................. 11 ABS Brake System ....................................... 48 Car Telephones and 2-Way Radios ................ 79
Keys ........................................................... 12 Sport Mode ................................................. 49 Rod Antenna ............................................... 80
Key with Radio Remote Control ..................... 13 Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 51 Porsche Communication Management
Central Locking ........................................... 15 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PCM) ......................................................... 80
Doors ......................................................... 18 (PASM) ........................................................ 54 iPod, USB and AUX...................................... 80
Door Oddments Tray.................................... 18 Porsche Traction Management Fire Extinguisher ......................................... 82
Theft Protection........................................... 18 (PTM) .......................................................... 54 HomeLink ................................................... 83
Alarm System, Extending Rear Spoiler ................................. 55
Passenger Compartment Monitoring Interior Lights .............................................. 57 Automatic Air-Conditioning System,
System ....................................................... 19 Parking Aids ................................................ 58 Heated Rear Window/
Power Windows ........................................... 20 Ignition Lock/Steering Lock .......................... 60
Door Mirrors................................................ 22 Starting and Stopping the Engine .................. 62
Door Mirror Heating........................... 85
Interior Mirror .............................................. 23 Light Switch................................................. 64 Automatic Air-Conditioning System................ 86
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior Home Mode................................................. 64 Central and Side Vents ............................... 89
and Door Mirrors ......................................... 23 Headlight Beam Adjustment .......................... 65 Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating ..... 90
Door Mirror Heating/Heated Rear Window ..... 24 Direction Indicator Light/
Seat Adjustment .......................................... 25 High Beam Headlight/Parking Light/ Instruments, On-Board Computer,
Seat Memory............................................... 28 Headlight Flasher Stalk ................................. 65
Warning Messages ............................ 91
Seat Heating ............................................... 30 Individual Light Functions .............................. 65
Seat Ventilation............................................ 31 Windscreen Wiper, Washer Stalk ................... 66 Instrument Panel ......................................... 92
Rear Seat Backrests .................................... 32 Cruise control .............................................. 69 Engine Oil Temperature ............................... 94
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 32 Hazard Warning Lights ................................. 71 Cruise Control Indicator Light ...................... 94
Steering Wheel Heating ................................ 33 Cupholder ................................................... 71 Instrument Lighting...................................... 94
Multi-Function Steering Wheel........................ 34 Ashtray ....................................................... 73 Trip Counter ............................................... 95
Sun Visors................................................... 35 Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 73 Speedometer.............................................. 96
Seat Belts ................................................... 36 Storage....................................................... 74 Changing Over Between Kilometres/Miles ..... 96
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Tachometer................................................. 97 Maintenance, Care .......................... 185 Changing Light-Emitting Diodes
Direction Indicator........................................ 97 and Long-Life Bulbs ................................... 240
High Beam Headlight.................................... 97 Maintenance Instructions ............................ 186 Changing Headlights From
Upshift Indicator “A” Coolant Level............................................. 187 Left to Right-Hand Traffic ........................... 241
(in vehicles with manual transmission)............ 97 Engine Oil Level ......................................... 188 Headlight Adjustment................................. 242
Cooling System ........................................... 98 Brake Fluid Level........................................ 190 Towing and Tow-Starting............................ 243
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ..................... 99 Emission Control System............................ 192
Fuel .......................................................... 100 Fuel .......................................................... 193
Fuel Can.................................................... 194
Vehicle Identification,
Clock ........................................................ 101 Technical Data ................................ 245
Outside Temperature ................................. 101 Washer Fluid.............................................. 195
Engine Oil Pressure.................................... 102 Power Steering .......................................... 196 Vehicle Identification Data .......................... 246
Battery/Generator...................................... 102 Air Cleaner ................................................ 197 Technical Data .......................................... 248
Central Warning Light ................................. 103 Combination Filter ...................................... 197 Diagrams ................................................. 262
Brake Warning Light................................... 103 Wiper Blades ............................................. 198
Check Engine (Emission Control) ................. 103 Car Care Instructions ................................. 199 Index .............................................. 264
On-Board Computer ................................... 104
Warning Messages...................................... 136 Practical Tips, Minor Repairs ........... 207
Notes on Minor Repairs .............................. 208
Shifting Gears.................................. 145 Tyres and Wheels....................................... 209
Manual Transmission, Clutch....................... 146 Wheel Bolts ............................................... 214
Drive-Off Assistant ..................................... 147 Changing a Wheel ...................................... 215
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 148 Flat Tyre.................................................... 217
Spacers
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S ....................... 220
Mobile Roofs ................................... 155 Electrical System ....................................... 222
Sliding/Lifting Roof .................................... 156 Battery...................................................... 226
Convertible Top ......................................... 160 Jump-Lead Starting .................................... 231
Windstop................................................... 170 Bulb Chart ................................................. 232
Hardtop .................................................... 174 Replacing Bulbs ......................................... 232
Targa........................................................ 180 Headlights ................................................. 233
Roof Transport System .............................. 184 Number Plate Light .................................... 240
Contents 7
Before Driving Off Tips for Running In Bedding in new brake pads and
brake discs
û Check the inflation pressure, tread and The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
condition of all tyres. optimum performance from your new Porsche. New brake pads and brake discs have to be
“bedded in”, and therefore only attain optimal
û Clean headlight lenses, rear lights, direction Despite the most modern, high-precision
friction when the vehicle has covered several
indicators and windows. manufacturing methods, it cannot be completely
hundred km or miles.
avoided that the moving parts have to “wear in”
û Check operation of headlights, brake lights The slightly reduced braking ability must be
with each other. This wearing in occurs mainly in
and direction indicators with the ignition compensated for by pressing the brake pedal
the first 3,000 km (1,865 miles).
switched on. harder. This also applies whenever the brake pads
or brake discs are replaced.
û Check operation of warning lights and During the first 3,000 km (1,865 miles)
indicator lights with ignition switched on and you should:
engine switched off. û Preferably take longer trips.
Running in new tyres
û Ensure that fuel supply is adequate. û Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance û Please note: new tyres at first do not possess
û Adjust interior and door mirrors for proper driving whenever possible. their full road-holding ability.
vision to the rear. The new tyres should therefore be broken in
û Not participate in motor racing events, sports by driving at moderate speeds for the first
û Fasten seat belts – driver and passengers. driving schools or similar. 100–200 km (60–120 miles).
û Check all fluid levels regularly between service û Avoid high engine speeds, especially when the
intervals as well. engine is cold.
Controls, Safety 11
Keys Replacement keys Immobiliser
You will receive two vehicle keys with which you Car keys can only be ordered from a Porsche There is a transponder (an electronic component)
can operate all the locks on your vehicle. partner. Sometimes, this may take a long time. in the key grip, containing a stored code.
You should therefore always keep a spare key on When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
û Be careful with your vehicle keys: do not part
your person. Keep it in a safe place, but under no checks the code.
with them except under exceptional
circumstances in or on the vehicle. The immobiliser can be switched off and
circumstances.
the engine started only using an authorised
The key codes of new keys have to be “taught” to
û Inform your insurance company of any loss or ignition key.
the vehicle control unit by your Porsche partner.
theft of vehicle keys or if extra or replacement
keys have been made. Teach-in can be carried out for a total of 6 vehicle Switching off the immobiliser
keys. û Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
û Remove the ignition key, even if leaving the
vehicle only briefly. Disabling key codes If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes
Engage the steering lock correctly. without the engine being started, the immobiliser
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled
is reactivated.
by a Porsche partner.
Emergency operation All the remaining car keys are required for this û If this happens, turn the ignition key back to
û Please read the chapter “EMERGENCY purpose. the 3 position (ignition off) before starting the
OPERATION – RELEASING THE IGNITION KEY” Disabling the code ensures that the car can be engine. The immobiliser is then deactivated
on page 61. started only using authorised keys. again, and the engine can be started.
12 Controls, Safety
Switching off the alarm system if it is Note
triggered accidentally
It is possible to program further unlocking variants
û Press button 1 briefly. for the luggage compartment/hinged rear
window.
Releasing luggage compartment lid or û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
hinged rear window (Targa) We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
to do this work as they have trained workshop
û Luggage compartment lid: personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
Press button 2 for approx. two seconds.
û Hinged rear window (Targa): Option 1
Press button 3 for approx. two seconds. The relocking time of the doors can be
If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked adjusted to suit your individual requirements:
automatically when you unlock the luggage 10 – 100 seconds.
compartment/hinged rear window (Targa).
Option 2
On vehicles with seat memory, the stored
seat and door mirror positions are adjusted The doors stay locked when the luggage
automatically. compartment/hinged rear window (Targa) is
1 - Central locking button
2 - Button for luggage compartment lid The vehicle will be locked again approx. unlocked.
3 - Cabriolet: Button for convertible top 80 seconds after the luggage compartment is
- Targa: Button for hinged rear window closed if none of the doors was opened. Operating the convertible top
4 Light-emitting diode
After relocking, the doors can be opened again
û Please read the chapter “CONVERTIBLE TOP”
with the inner door handle (theft protection is
Key with Radio Remote Control limited).
on page 160.
Controls, Safety 13
The remote control standby function Operational readiness of remote control
switches off after 7 days interrupted
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the Each time the remote control is operated,
remote control within seven days, the remote encrypted data is transmitted to the vehicle. If the
control standby function is switched off (to save radio remote control is operated too often outside
the vehicle battery). the range of the vehicle, this can result in the
central locking system no longer reacting.
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with
In this case, the remote control and vehicle must
the key at the door lock.
be synchronised.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent
the alarm system from being triggered. Performing synchronisation
2. Press button 1 on the remote control. 1. Unlock the driver’s door with the car key.
The remote control is now activated again. 2. Open driver’s door and insert the ignition key
into the ignition lock within 10 seconds to
prevent the alarm system from being
triggered.
3. With the ignition key inserted, press and hold
button 1 on the remote control for approx.
5 seconds.
Synchronisation is now complete.
14 Controls, Safety
Central Locking Automatic relocking Locking conditions
û Please read the chapter “SEAT MEMORY” If the car is unlocked by remote control and none ¥ Warning!
on page 28. of the car doors is opened within approximately
100 seconds, automatic relocking takes place. If the vehicle is only locked once, passengers
û Please read the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF remaining inside the car cannot open the door in
This relocking time can be adapted to your
AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on page 223. an emergency.
individual requirements (10–100 seconds).
Both car doors and the filler flap can be unlocked û Quickly press button 1 of the remote control
û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
or locked centrally with the remote control. twice so that the door can be opened with the
We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
A short signal from the alarm horn will draw your to do this work as they have trained workshop inner door handle.
attention to the fact that the following components personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
are not completely closed when you lock the û Lock vehicle once.
vehicle: Note The doors cannot be opened, either from
outside or from inside.
– Driver’s door (The vehicle cannot be locked if The doors can be opened after automatic The alarm system and passenger
the driver’s door is not completely closed.) relocking by pulling the inner door handle twice compartment monitoring system are switched
(theft protection is limited). on.
– Passenger’s door
The desired locking condition can be achieved by û Quickly press button 1 of the remote control
– Luggage compartment lid unlocking/locking again. twice.
– Hinged rear window (Targa) The passenger compartment monitoring
– Engine compartment lid system is switched off.
The doors are locked but can be opened from
– Glove compartment the inside. To do this:
Controls, Safety 15
Malfunction of the remote control Emergency operation – closing Indication by the hazard warning lights
The remote control may not function correctly due û Lock the driver’s door with the key at the door If the remote control is used for unlocking or
to local radio waves. The vehicle will then not lock lock. locking, a response is provided by the hazard
properly. If there is a defect in the central locking warning lights:
This can be identified by the missing locking system, all functioning elements of the central
– Unlocking – single flash
sound and the missing check-back signal of the locking system will be locked.
hazard warning lights. The alarm system is switched on; the – Locking once – double flash
passenger compartment monitoring system is
– Locking twice – continuous illumination for
Emergency operation – opening switched off.
approx. 2 seconds. Passenger compartment
û Contact a qualified specialist workshop. monitoring is switched off.
û Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
door lock. to do this work as they have trained workshop
Open door within 20 seconds and insert the Fault indication
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
ignition key into the ignition lock within
A double horn signal during locking indicates
10 seconds to prevent the alarm system from
a fault in the central locking system or alarm
being triggered.
system.
Note on operation û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
If the door is not opened within We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
approx. 20 seconds, automatic relocking to do this work as they have trained workshop
takes place. personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
The alarm system will be triggered by the next
unlocking of the door:
û Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock to
switch off the alarm system.
16 Controls, Safety
Locking Automatic door locking
û Press the central locking button.
Automatic door locking can be programmed in
When the ignition is switched on, the light-
the control unit of the central locking system:
emitting diode in the button comes on.
Doors lock automatically when a speed
The doors can be opened by pulling the inner
of 5–10 km/h (3–6 mph) is exceeded.
door handle twice.
û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Unlocking We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
û Press the central locking button. to do this work as they have trained workshop
Light-emitting diode goes out. personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Plus package,
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
û Please refer to the chapter “Individual Memory”
in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Note
Central locking button
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
The central locking button on the dashboard lets the central locking button or opened by pulling on
you lock and unlock both doors electrically. the inner door handle twice.
If the doors were locked with the key or by the
remote control, they cannot be unlocked with the Overload protection
button.
If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Controls, Safety 17
Door Oddments Tray
Opening the oddments tray
û Lift up cover C.
Always keep the door oddments tray C closed
while driving.
Theft Protection
When leaving the vehicle, you should always:
û Close the windows.
û Close the sliding/lifting roof.
û Close the convertible top.
Passenger compartment monitoring is
switched off when the convertible top is open
Doors Opening unlocked doors from inside (depending on country equipment).
Closed door windows will be automatically û Slowly pull door handle B. û Close the sliding glass roof (Targa),
lowered by a few millimetres when the door is the passenger compartment monitoring
opened and raised again when the door is closed. system is switched off when the sliding glass
Opening locked doors from inside roof is open (depending on country
This makes it easier to open and close the doors
and protects the seals. û Pull door handle B twice. equipment).
û Therefore, you should pull the door handle û Please read the chapter “LOCKING û Remove the ignition key.
slowly so that the door window can be lowered CONDITIONS” on page 15. û Remove valuables, car documents,
before the door is opened.
mobile phone, house keys from the car.
18 Controls, Safety
Switching off the alarm system if it is – Convertible top lock (Cabriolet)
triggered accidentally
– Hinged rear window (Targa)
û Unlock the vehicle with the remote control.
– Glove compartment
The alarm system and passenger compartment
– Passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched off automatically
when the doors are unlocked. If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted,
the alarm horn sounds for approx. 30 seconds.
Cabriolet, Targa In addition, the interior light comes on and the
The passenger compartment monitoring system hazard warning lights flash for approx. 5 minutes.
is switched off when the convertible top or sliding When the alarm is triggered, the light-emitting
glass roof is open (depending on country diode changes over to double flashes.
equipment).
Temporarily deactivating the passenger
Function indication compartment monitoring system
If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting If persons or animals stay in the vehicle while it is
diode A in the central locking button flashes. locked, the passenger compartment monitoring
A - Light-emitting diode for alarm system system must be switched off:
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not
flash or emits double flashes after 10 seconds, û Quickly press button 1 of the remote
Alarm System, control twice.
this means that not all the alarm contacts are
Passenger Compartment closed. The doors are locked but can be opened
Monitoring System In addition, a brief horn signal also sounds and the from the inside. To do this:
interior light comes on for approx. 2 seconds. 1. Pull door handle once.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched on when the The light-emitting diode goes out when the doors Door lock is unlocked.
doors are locked with the key or by remote are unlocked. 2. Pull door handle again.
control. Door can be opened.
û Please read the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING” The following areas are monitored û Inform any persons remaining in the vehicle
on page 15. that the alarm system will be triggered if the
– Doors
In order not to limit the action range of the door is opened.
– Luggage compartment lid and engine
passenger compartment monitoring system:
compartment lid
û Do not fold the front seat backrests forward.
Controls, Safety 19
Fault indication Uninformed persons could injure themselves
by operating the power windows.
A double horn signal during locking indicates
û In case of danger, release the button on the
that there is a fault in the alarm system or central
vehicle key immediately.
locking system.
û Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
to do this work as they have trained workshop Operational readiness of power windows
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
– With the ignition switched on
(engine on or off) or
– With door closed and ignition key removed,
but only until door is first opened.
One-touch operation for closing the door
windows is available only when the ignition
is switched on.
20 Controls, Safety
Opening window with the rocker switch One-touch operation Automatic window lowering
û Press the rocker switch down to the first stage
û Press the rocker switch upwards or û Please read the chapter “DOORS” on page 18.
until the window has reached the desired
downwards to the second stage.
position. û Please read the chapter “CONVERTIBLE TOP”
Window moves to its final position.
on page 160.
Closing window with the rocker switch Press again to stop the window at the
desired position.
û Press the rocker switch upwards to the Storing final position of the windows
first stage until the window has reached the Note for Coupé, Targa
desired position. If the battery is disconnected and re-connected,
One-touch operation for closing the passenger’s the windows will not be raised automatically when
window is available once the window is
¥ Warning! approximately half-way closed.
the door is closed.
Risk of injury. If the rocker switch is pressed 1. Close windows once with the rocker switch.
again within 10 seconds of the window being Note for Cabriolet
2. Press rocker switch upwards again to store the
blocked, the window will close with its full The rear side windows can be opened using final position of the windows in the control unit.
closing force. one-touch operation.
û Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the windows close. Opening windows using the remote
control
Note on operation
û Keep the central locking button (button 1) on
If a window is blocked during closing, it will stop the remote control pressed until the window
and open again by several centimetres. This does has reached the desired position.
not apply if the rocker switch is pressed again
within 10 seconds of the window being blocked Cabriolet
again. The windows close with their full closing Closing windows using the remote control
force.
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds û Keep the central locking button (button 1) on
after the door window is obstructed. the remote control pressed until the window
has reached the desired position.
Controls, Safety 21
û Also use the interior mirror for judging
distance.
Risk of damage to the door mirrors when
washing the vehicle in a car wash.
û Fold in door mirrors before using the car wash.
Adjusting mirrors
1. Switch ignition on.
2. Select the driver’s side or passenger’s side by
turning the control switch A.
3. Move the door mirror glasses in the
appropriate direction by tilting the control
switch.
22 Controls, Safety
1. Push mirror towards the door window and Interior Mirror A - Sensor
continue to hold it (high spring force). B - Switch for automatic anti-dazzle function
The interior mirror’s reflection is undistorted. C - Light-emitting diode
2. Swivel the locking lever up to the stop and
slowly let go of the mirror. When adjusting the mirror, the anti-dazzle lever A
must be pointing forward. Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior and
Door Mirrors
Unfolding door mirrors Normal position – lever forward
1. Push mirror towards the door window and Anti-dazzle position – swivel lever back Function
continue to hold it (high spring force). The
locking lever disengages automatically. Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light.
2. Move mirror back to unfolded position by hand. The mirrors automatically change to anti-dazzle
Do not let go of the mirror beforehand. position or revert to their normal state, depending
on the light intensity.
When reverse gear is selected, automatic anti-
dazzle operation is switched off.
Controls, Safety 23
Note Switching on
The incident light in the area of the sensors must
û Press button.
not be obstructed, e.g. by stickers on the
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
windscreen.
The heater switches off automatically after
Switching off automatic anti-dazzle approx. 15 minutes.
operation The heating can be switched back on again by
û Press switch B. pressing the switch again.
Light-emitting diode C goes out.
Switching off
Switching on automatic anti-dazzle
operation û Press button.
û Press switch B. The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Light-emitting diode C lights up.
¥ Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge
from broken mirror glass.
Door Mirror Heating/
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes. Heated Rear Window
û If the electrolyte fluid should come into contact Door mirror heating/heated rear window is ready
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off for operation when the ignition is on.
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to paintwork and leather and
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be
removed only while it is still wet.
û Clean the affected parts with water.
24 Controls, Safety
Seat Adjustment Standard seat/Sports seat
Controls, Safety 25
E Lumbar support Seat backrest
(pelvic and spinal column support)
Folding forward
To permit a relaxed sitting posture, the backrest
curvature is continuously adjustable in vertical and û Pull up lever H in the side part of the backrest
horizontal directions for individual pelvic and and fold the backrest forward.
spinal column support.
Folding back
û Press the switch in the direction indicated by
the arrow until the desired backrest curvature û Tilt back and engage the backrest so that it
is reached. cannot tip forward when the car is braked.
26 Controls, Safety
B Seat backrest
Folding forward
û Pull the loop B in the side part of the backrest
and fold the backrest forward.
Folding back
û Tilt back and engage the backrest so that it
cannot tip forward when the car is braked.
Bucket seat
Child restraint systems may not be used in
bucket seats.
A Fore and aft
û Raise locking lever A.
Move seat to desired position and release
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.
Controls, Safety 27
¥ Warning! Recalling seat position
Risk of crushing due to uncontrolled recall of The seat position can only be called up when the
a seat setting. vehicle is at a standstill.
û Cancel automatic adjustment by pressing any 1. Switch on the ignition or
of the seat adjustment buttons. open the driver’s door.
û Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended. 2. Press person button until the seat has reached
its final position.
The door mirror and the lumbar support
Operation with person buttons 2, 3 settings will be completed even if the person
button is not pressed continuously.
Storing seat position
1. Switch ignition on. Note
Reverse gear must not be engaged. Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted
2. Set the desired seat and door mirror positions. immediately by releasing the button.
28 Controls, Safety
Operating with the remote control of the Storing individual lowered position of the Recalling seat position
vehicle key passenger’s door mirror as a parking aid
û Unlock the locked vehicle or the luggage
Once the driver’s seat setting has been stored, compartment with the remote control.
Each remote control (up to six) can be assigned an
an individual lowered position of the passenger’s The stored seat position is automatically set.
individual seat and door mirror position.
door mirror may be stored for reversing:
The stored seat and door mirror position is set The seat position assigned to a remote control
automatically when the vehicle is unlocked using 1. Apply the handbrake. can also be recalled with the key button 1 if the
the corresponding remote control. corresponding key was used to switch on the
2. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
ignition.
Storing seat position key.
If no seat position has been assigned to a remote
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle 3. Engage reverse gear.
control, the key button will not work.
key. 4. Select passenger side with mirror switch.
Reverse gear must not be engaged. The passenger’s door mirror swivels Note on operation
2. Set the desired seat and door mirror positions. downwards. Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted
5. Set passenger’s door mirror to desired final immediately:
3. Press and hold memory button M and
additionally press key button 1 until an audible position. – by switching on the ignition,
signal confirms that the position has been 6. Press and hold memory button M and – by pressing the central locking button,
stored. additionally press key button 1 until an audible
The individual setting is now assigned to this signal confirms that the position has been – by pressing any memory or seat adjustment
remote control and to the key button. stored. button.
It is necessary to wait for at least 15 seconds The individual setting is now assigned to this
between locking and unlocking the door. remote control and to the key button. Clearing the stored seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired
vehicle key.
2. Press memory button twice and key button 1
once consecutively.
Controls, Safety 29
Switching on
High heating power
û Press button once.
Both light-emitting diodes in the button
light up.
Switching off
û Press button as often as necessary until the
light-emitting diodes go out.
Seat Heating
Two-stage seat heating is ready for operation
when the engine is running.
The yellow light-emitting diodes in the button show
which stage is currently activated.
30 Controls, Safety
Seat Ventilation Switching off seat ventilation
The three-stage seat ventilation system is ready û Press button as often as necessary until all
for operation when the engine is running and from light-emitting diodes go out.
an ambient temperature of 15 °C.
The three stages are controlled with the buttons
on the control panel for the air-conditioning
system.
The blue light-emitting diodes in the buttons show
which stage is currently activated.
Note
The full effect of seat ventilation can be achieved
only if you are wearing breathable clothing.
Seat ventilation and seat heating can be used at
the same time and provide excellent seating
comfort when used in the right combination. A - Seat ventilation, left
B - Seat ventilation, right
û Do not use protective seat covers.
Medium ventilation
û Press button twice.
Two light-emitting diodes light up.
Low ventilation
û Press button three times.
One light-emitting diode lights up.
Controls, Safety 31
Cabriolet
û Do not fold up the rear seat backrests with the
windstop installed.
û Pull lever forward and fold the backrest 3. Adjust steering wheel to suit the chosen
forward. backrest angle and your seat position by
moving the steering wheel up or down and
Folding back longitudinally.
û Tilt the backrest back until you feel it click into 4. Swivel locking lever back until you feel it
place. When doing so, make sure that the seat engage.
belt is properly routed (Figure). If necessary, move steering wheel slightly
longitudinally.
32 Controls, Safety
Switching on steering wheel heating
û Press button.
The message “Steering wheel heating ON”
is displayed on the on-board computer for
2 seconds.
Controls, Safety 33
Multi-Function Steering Wheel Operating the function buttons
û Please read the separate PCM operating
¥ Warning! instructions before operating the function
Operating the on-board computer, radio, buttons.
telephone or other equipment while driving is
The rotary buttons at the top left and right of the
dangerous and can result in an accident.
steering wheel can also be pressed.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Turn volume control
û Operate these components while driving only if Upwards – increase volume
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely. Downwards – decrease volume
Press volume control
û Carry out any complicated operating or setting Switch volume/mute on and off.
procedures only while the vehicle is stationary.
Turn rotary button
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you Select/mark function in the PCM within
can use the function keys on the multi-function a menu. To do this, turn the rotary button
steering wheel to operate the following Porsche upward or downward.
communication systems: Operational readiness of the multi- Press rotary button
function steering wheel Activate selected function.
– PCM,
– Telephone, The multi-function steering wheel is ready Press Screen button
for operation when the ignition and PCM are To call the stored PCM function.
– CD audio, DVD audio. The button can be assigned the desired
switched on.
function in the PCM.
34 Controls, Safety
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is
closed with a cover.
¥ Warning!
Risk of injury.
û Keep the cover closed while driving and when
closing the convertible top.
Risk of damage.
û Do not force the cover beyond its end position.
Coupé, Cabriolet
Targa
Controls, Safety 35
Seat Belts û Belts that are damaged or have been heavily Belt tensioner
stressed in an accident must be replaced
The front seat belts are not suitable for persons immediately. The same applies to belt Fastened front-seat seat belts are tightened in an
under approx. 150 cm (5 ft.) tall. Suitable restraint tensioner systems which have been triggered. accident, depending on the force of a collision.
devices should therefore be used. In addition, the anchor points of the belts
should be checked. The belt tensioners are triggered by:
¥ Safety instructions! Contact a qualified specialist workshop. – Front, side and rear impacts
We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
û All occupants of the vehicle must wear seat – For the Cabriolet, the vehicle overturning
to do this work as they have trained workshop
belts for their own safety, on every journey.
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
Give your passengers all the information in this Note
chapter. û Make sure the belts are fully retracted when
The belt tensioner system can be triggered only
they are not being used. This protects them
û Never use one belt for two persons at the once; the system must be replaced afterwards.
from dirt and damage.
same time.
If there is a fault in the belt tensioner system,
û Remove any loose, bulky items of clothing that the airbag warning light lights up.
prevent the belt from fitting correctly and Warning light and warning
message Work may only be carried out on the belt tensioner
restrict your freedom of movement.
system by a qualified specialist workshop.
û Do not lay the diagonal part of the belt across The following functions serve as a reminder to We recommend that you get a Porsche partner to
hard or breakable objects (spectacles, ball- fasten the seat belts; they remain active until the do this work as they have trained workshop
point pens, pipes, etc.). tongue of the driver’s seat belt is inserted into the personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
Such articles may represent an additional buckle:
Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are
danger of injury. – The warning light on the instrument panel lights triggered. This does not indicate a fire in the
û Belt straps must not be twisted or loose. up when the ignition is switched on. vehicle.
û Check all belts regularly for signs of damage in – A warning is displayed on the on-board
the fabric, and check that the buckle and computer.
attachment points function correctly. – A warning signal (gong) sounds when the
speed exceeds 24 km/h (15 mph) for
approx. 90 seconds.
36 Controls, Safety
Note on operation
The belt can catch if the vehicle is standing at an
angle or if the belt is pulled out using a jerking
movement.
The belt cannot be pulled out while accelerating
and slowing down, when cornering and when
driving uphill.
û Insert the belt tongue into the appropriate
buckle on the inboard side of the seat, until it
locks securely with an audible click.
û Make sure that belts are not trapped or
twisted, and that they are not rubbing on
sharp edges.
û The horizontal section of the belt should
always fit snugly across the pelvis. Therefore,
after fastening the belt, always pull the
Fastening the seat belt diagonal part of the belt upwards. Seat belt height adjustment (Coupé)
Pregnant women should position the belt as
û Assume a comfortable sitting position. Adjust the height of the seat belt so that it runs
low as possible across the pelvis, and ensure
Please read the chapter “SEAT POSITION” across the middle of the shoulder, not against the
that it is not pressing against the abdomen.
on page 25. neck.
û Pull on the diagonal section of the belt now and
û Adjust the seat backrest so that the belt always Adjusting belt height
again during the journey to ensure that the
rests on your upper body and runs across the
horizontal section remains tight. û Upward – push belt deflector up.
middle of your shoulder.
û Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt in û Downward – press button (arrow) and move
Releasing the seat belt belt deflector.
a slow, continuous motion across your
chest and lap. û Hold the belt tongue.
Cleaning the seat belts
û Press the red button (arrow).
û Guide belt tongue to the reel. û Please read the chapter “CLEANING THE SEAT
BELTS” on page 205.
Controls, Safety 37
Child Restraint System ¥ Safety instructions! Children in weight group 0 and 0+:
û Always observe the separate installation up to 13 kg
Child restraint systems may not be used in instructions for your child seat.
bucket seats. Children in this weight group must be held in child
û Child restraint systems may not be used in restraint systems that are fitted facing
û Always switch off seat heating when a child bucket seats. backwards on the front passenger's seat.
restraint system is installed.
û When using a child restraint system, it is vital û The passenger airbag must be switched off.
¥ Danger! that you observe the legal regulations that
apply in your country.
Risk of serious or fatal injury from the Children in weight group I:
û Use only child restraint systems recommended 9 to 18 kg
passenger airbag.
by Porsche.
û The passenger airbag must always be These systems have been tested and adjusted Children in this weight group are carried in child
switched off if a child restraint system is fitted to the interior of your Porsche and the restraint systems facing forwards.
on the passenger’s seat. Switching off the appropriate child weight groups. Other Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
passenger airbag will prevent the risk of systems have not been tested and could should be installed on the rear seats.
serious or fatal injury potentially caused by the present an increased risk of injury.
airbag. û The passenger airbag must be switched off
û If possible, always fit child seats for weight when these systems are used on the
û Seek appropriate advice from your Porsche groups I to III on the rear seats. passenger’s seat.
partner about the possible installation of û Fit child seats for weight group 0 and 0+ only
a Porsche child restraint system. on the front passenger’s seat. Children in weight group II:
The passenger airbag must be switched off. 15 to 25 kg
Note
The key switch for switching off the passenger Children in this weight group are carried in child
To switch off the passenger airbag:
airbag and the ISOFIX attachment bracket are not restraint systems facing forwards.
û Please read the chapter “SWITCHING Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
installed at the factory. They can be retrofitted.
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON AND OFF” should be installed on the rear seats.
û Contact a qualified specialist workshop. We on page 40.
recommend that you get a Porsche partner to û The passenger airbag must be switched off
do this work as they have trained workshop when these systems are used on the
personnel and the necessary parts and tools. passenger’s seat.
38 Controls, Safety
Children in weight group III:
22 to 36 kg
Children in this weight group are carried
in child restraint systems facing
forwards.
Whenever possible, these child restraint
systems should be installed on the rear
seats.
û The passenger airbag must be switched
off when these systems are used on the
passenger’s seat.
Weight groups and ages Manufacturer Type Approval Porsche Fitted on passenger’s seat Fitted on
number Part No. rear seat
Group 0 and 0+: up to 13 kg Britax Römer Porsche Babyseat E1 04301146 955.044.802.86 Only if passenger airbag is Not permitted
up to approx. 18 months ISOFIX G0+ switched off.
Move passenger seat to
lower rear position.
Group I: 9 to 18 kg Britax Römer Porsche Junior Seat E1 04301199 955.044.802.88 Only if passenger airbag is Permitted
approx. 8 months to 4 years ISOFIX G1 switched off.
Move passenger seat to
lower rear position.
Group II: 15 to 25 kg Britax Römer Porsche Junior Plus E1 04301169 955.044.802.90 Only if passenger airbag is Permitted
approx. 3.5 to 6 years G2 + G3 switched off.
Move passenger seat to
lower rear position.
Group III: 22 to 36 kg Britax Römer Porsche Junior Plus E1 04301169 955.044.802.90 Move passenger seat to Permitted
approx. 6 to 12 years G2 + G3 lower rear position.
Switching passenger airbag on and off Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” Note
The key switch and the warning light “PASSENGER
û Switch off the passenger airbag at the key If the airbag is switched off on the passenger’s
AIRBAG OFF” are not installed at the factory.
switch using the vehicle key. side, the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” warning light
They can be retrofitted by your dealer (but not to
is continuously lit when the ignition is switched on.
A - Switch position ON – airbag is active vehicles with bucket seats).
B - Switch position OFF – airbag is not active
¥ Danger!
Risk of serious or fatal injury for the
passenger if the passenger airbag remains
switched off after the child seat is removed.
û The passenger airbag must be switched on
again once the child seat has been removed.
40 Controls, Safety
ISOFIX system ¥ Danger!
Child seat fixture on the passenger’s seat Risk of serious or fatal injury from passenger
airbag if not switched off when using a child
Child restraint systems may not be used in
restraint system.
bucket seats.
Use only child restraint systems with the ISOFIX û The passenger airbag must be switched off if
system recommended by Porsche. a child restraint system is fitted on the
These restraint systems have been tested and passenger’s seat.
adjusted to the interior of your Porsche and the The vehicle seat must be adjusted to the lower
appropriate child weight groups. rear position.
Other systems have not been tested and could û Please read the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
present an increased risk of injury. SYSTEM” on page 38.
You can obtain ISOFIX-compatible child seats from
your Porsche partner.
Installing a child seat with ISOFIX system
û Always observe the separate installation
instructions for your child seat. 1. Switch off passenger airbag with the key
switch.
Note The warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” 2. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as
must light up. outlined in the instruction manual for the child
The ISOFIX fixture is not installed at the factory. seat.
Please read the chapter “SWITCHING
It can be retrofitted by your dealer (but not to
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON AND OFF” 3. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening
vehicles with bucket seats).
on page 40. points are engaged correctly.
¥ Danger!
Risk of serious or fatal injury for the
passenger if the passenger airbag remains
switched off after the child seat is removed.
û The passenger airbag must be switched on
again once the child seat has been removed.
Controls, Safety 41
Airbag Systems û Give your passenger all the information in Function
this chapter.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the airbags are
General information û Always contact a qualified specialist workshop
a safety system designed to provide the driver
if the airbag system is faulty.
and passenger with maximum protection from
¥ Danger! û Have triggered airbag systems replaced injury in an accident.
û Always fasten seat belts, because the immediately.
Airbags protect the head and upper body, whilst
triggering of the airbag system depends on the û Do not modify the wiring or components of the simultaneously damping the motion of the driver
force and angle of impact. airbag systems. and passenger in the impact direction in the event
û Make sure there are no persons, animals or û Do not attach any additional trim or stickers
of a frontal impact or side impact.
objects between the driver or passenger and to the steering wheel or in the vicinity of the The front airbags are installed under the padded
the area into which the airbag inflates. passenger airbag, side airbags or head steering wheel panel on the driver’s side and in the
û Always hold the steering wheel by the outer airbags. dashboard on the passenger’s side.
rim. Do not use protective seat covers.
The side airbags (depending on vehicle
û For airbags to give effective protection, they û Do not route any cables for additional equipment) are installed in the side of the seat
must be a certain distance from the driver or electrical equipment in the vicinity of the airbag backrests.
passenger. wiring harnesses.
The head airbags are installed in the door panel.
For this reason, select your seat position so û Do not remove airbag components
that it is not unnecessarily close to the The respective airbags could trigger depending
(e.g. steering wheel, door panels, seats).
airbags. on the angle of impact and force of impact.
Do not lean against the inside of the doors û If you sell your Porsche, tell the buyer that the
After inflation, the front airbags deflate so quickly
(side airbags, head airbags). vehicle is fitted with airbags and refer him to
that any restriction of vision is insignificant.
the chapter “Airbag systems” in the Driver’s
û Always leave feet in the footwell when driving. Manual.
Equally, the inflating noise will be drowned out by
Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat the noise of the accident.
cushion. û Have the operational readiness of the system
checked at the specified maintenance
û Always keep the lid of the door oddments tray intervals.
closed. Objects must not protrude out of the
door oddments tray. û Please read the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM” on page 38.
û Do not transport heavy objects on or in front of
the passenger seat.
42 Controls, Safety
Warning light and warning ¥ Danger!
message Risk of serious or fatal injury from the
passenger airbag.
Faults are indicated by the warning lights on the
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” warning
instrument panel and on the on-board computer.
light does not come on when the ignition is
û Please read the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE switched on and the Airbag OFF switch is
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD switched off, this could indicate a fault in the
COMPUTER” on page 136. system.
û Please contact a qualified specialist workshop û If the warning light does not come on, the child
in the following cases: restraint system must not be used.
– If the warning light does not light up when the û Have the fault corrected immediately.
ignition key is inserted or
Risk of serious or fatal injury for the
– If the warning light does not go out once the passenger if the passenger airbag remains
engine is running or switched off after the child seat is removed.
– If the warning light appears whilst driving. û The passenger airbag must be switched on
again once the child seat has been removed.
Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
û Please read the chapter “SWITCHING
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON AND OFF” Disposal
on page 40.
Non-ignited gas generators, or whole vehicles or
subassemblies with airbag units, must not be
disposed of as “normal” scrap or waste or put into
any other form of end storage.
Your Porsche partner will be able to give you
details about disposal.
Controls, Safety 43
Roll-Over Protection ¥ Safety instructions! Warning message
û Always keep space clear for the roll-over bars
With the Cabriolet, a roll-over protection system If a fault is present in the roll-over protection
to move.
installed behind the rear seats is extended within system, the airbag warning light will light up on the
fractions of a second in the event of accidents or û No modifications should be made to the wiring instrument cluster. Extension of the roll-over bars
extreme driving situations. If necessary, the seat- or components of the roll-over protection is no longer ensured.
belt tensioners will be activated. system.
û Have the fault repaired without delay.
û Please read the chapter “BELT TENSIONER” û If the roll-over protection system is in any way Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
on page 36. faulty, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
Extreme driving situations include to do this work as they have trained workshop Pushing back the extended
personnel and the necessary parts and tools. roll-over bars
– Extreme tilting or leaning (vehicle threatening
to roll over to the side, or to roll over in the fore û Have the operational readiness of the system û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
and aft direction), checked at the specified maintenance We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
– The vehicle lifting from the road intervals. to do this work as they have trained workshop
(e.g. by jumping over a hump). personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
¥ Caution!
Risk of damage to the convertible top and
roll-over bars.
û Do not open or close the convertible top with
the roll-over bars extended.
44 Controls, Safety
Applying the handbrake
û Pull handbrake lever upwards.
Warning light
The warning lights on the instrument panel and
on the on-board computer come on when the
brake is on and go out when the handbrake is
fully released.
û Please read the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
Sports Exhaust System Handbrake COMPUTER” on page 136.
The handbrake acts on the rear wheels and serves
Switching on/switching off to secure the car from rolling away while parked.
The sports exhaust system can be switched
on and off with button A when the ignition is
switched on. When the sports exhaust system
is switched on, the light-emitting diode in the
button comes on.
Controls, Safety 45
Footbrake After a long drive over salted or gritted roads, û To relieve the brake system on downhill
a coating may form on the brake discs and pads stretches, change down to a lower gear in
¥ Safety instructions! that significantly reduces friction and therefore
also braking effect.
good time to obtain engine braking.
If engine braking is insufficient on steep
û Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats stretches, operate the footbrake at intervals.
or other objects. û Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed
Continuous braking overheats the brakes and
grey cast iron, they will unavoidably start to
The brake booster is ready for operation only reduces the braking effect.
corrode if your vehicle is parked for an
while the engine is running. If the engine is extended period. The brakes will tend to “rub” û Please read the chapter “BRAKE FLUID LEVEL”
switched off or there is a defect in the brake as a result. on page 190.
booster, much greater force has to be applied The nature, extent and effects of corrosion
to the pedal when braking. depend on the amount of time the vehicle was
û Vehicles with defective brakes must not be parked, whether road salt or grit was spread
towed. and whether grease-dissolving agents were
used in car washes (not on cars with Porsche
û Please read the chapter “TOWING AND Ceramic Composite Brake).
TOW-STARTING” on page 243. To prevent corrosion of the brake discs, “brake
In heavy rain, while driving through water or after them dry” before parking the car (not on cars
leaving a car wash, the braking action may be with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake).
delayed and increased pressure may be required. If the braking comfort is noticeably impaired,
we recommend having the brake system
û For this reason, keep further back from the checked by experts. Contact a qualified
vehicle in front and “dry” the brakes by specialist workshop. We recommend that you
applying them at short intervals. Make sure get a Porsche partner to do this work as they
that following traffic is not affected. have trained workshop personnel and the
necessary parts and tools.
46 Controls, Safety
Brake pads and brake discs Measurements on test stands
Wear on the brake pads and brake discs depends Brake tests must be performed only on roller test
to a great extent on the driving style and the stands.
conditions of use and therefore cannot be
expressed in actual miles on the road. The ignition must be off.
The high-performance brake system is designed The following limit values must not be exceeded
for optimal braking effect at all speeds and on roller test stands:
temperatures. – Testing speed 8 km/h (5 mph)
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and humidity) – Test duration 20 seconds
therefore might cause the brakes to squeal. Handbrake tests on the brake test stand
must only be carried out with the ignition
Warning light switched off.
Controls, Safety 47
ABS Brake System Function Warning light
(anti-lock brake system) The decisive advantage of ABS lies in the driving
If the ABS warning lights light up on the instrument
stability and manoeuvrability of the vehicle in
panel and on the on-board computer while the
¥ Safety instructions! hazardous situations.
engine is running, the ABS has switched off
In spite of the advantages of ABS, it is still the The ABS prevents locking of the wheels during full because of a fault.
driver’s responsibility to adapt his driving style and braking, on almost all road surfaces, until shortly In this case, the brake system will operate without
manoeuvres in line with road and weather before the vehicle stops. lock prevention, as in vehicles without ABS.
conditions, as well as the traffic situation. The ABS begins to control the braking process as û Adapt your driving style to the changed
The increased safety that is provided should not soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. braking behaviour.
induce you to take greater risks with your safety. This controlled braking process is comparable The ABS must be checked by your Porsche
The limits set by the physics of driving cannot be with extremely rapid cadence braking. partner in order to prevent the occurrence
overcome, even with ABS. The pulsating brake pedal and a “juddering noise” of further faults with unpredictable
Risks of accidents due to inappropriate speed warn the driver to adapt his driving speed to the consequences.
cannot be reduced by ABS. road conditions.
û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
û If full braking is necessary, press the brake We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
pedal fully during the whole braking operation, to do this work as they have trained workshop
ABS ensures even though the pedal is pulsating. Do not personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
reduce the pedal pressure.
Full steering control The ABS control unit is adjusted for the approved
tyre dimensions. The use of tyres with non-
– The vehicle remains steerable
approved dimensions can lead to different wheel
Good driving stability speeds, causing the ABS to switch off.
– No skidding due to locked wheels
Optimum braking distance
– Shorter stopping distances in most cases
Lock prevention
– No flat spots on the tyres
48 Controls, Safety
Sport Mode selection mode for vehicles with PDK
transmission).
A sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport mode
û Please read the chapters on PSM, PASM
is switched on. Interventions by the Porsche
and PDK.
control systems are intentionally shifted towards
greater agility and driving performance:
Switching Sport mode on and off
– PASM (Porsche Active Suspension
Management) is automatically changed to Switching Sport mode on and off simultaneously
Sport mode, resulting in a stiffer suspension activates and deactivates the Sport mode in
setup. PASM.
– When Sport mode is active, the PDK If PASM Sport mode was activated with the PASM
transmission switches to a sporty gear- button, PASM remains active.
changing map and shortens the gear shifting After the ignition is switched off, Sport mode is
times. Gear changes take place faster. automatically reset to Normal mode.
PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control is
sporty. PSM interventions take place later than SPORT button
in Normal mode. The driver can manoeuvre the
û Press SPORT button A in the centre console. SPORT PLUS button
vehicle with greater agility at its performance
When Sport mode is switched on, the light- (only on vehicles with PDK transmission)
limits, without having to dispense with the
emitting diode in the SPORT button comes on.
assistance of PSM in emergency situations. In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission
This helps to achieve optimal lap times, A sporty gear-changing map is enabled and the changes to a shift program designed for driving
particularly on race circuits with a dry road gear shifting times are shortened for the PDK on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected.
surface. transmission. The gear-changing performance is enhanced
A sporty driving style is recognised more quickly significantly again compared with “Sport” mode.
– The electronic accelerator pedal reacts
and the gear-changing speeds are adapted to
sooner, and the engine is more responsive to û Please read the chapter “SPORT MODE
driving performance.
throttle inputs. When Sport mode is switched (“SPORT” AND “SPORT PLUS” MODES)”
on, this function is activated only after the Deceleration downshifts are commenced earlier. on page 150.
driver has floored the accelerator pedal or Downshifts occur for small decelerations, even at
released it briefly. higher revs. û Press SPORT PLUS button B in the centre
console.
– The rpm limiter characteristic is “harder”, i.e. û Please read the chapter “SPORT MODE When “Sport” mode is switched on, the light-
the engine is immediately throttled when the (“SPORT” AND “SPORT PLUS” MODES)” emitting diode in the SPORT PLUS button
performance limits are reached (only in manual on page 150. comes on.
Controls, Safety 49
When “Sport” mode is switched on, the logo When “Sport Plus” mode is switched on, the logo
SPORT appears next to the digital speedometer. SPORT PLUS appears next to the digital
speedometer.
50 Controls, Safety
Porsche Stability Management PSM intervenes and corrects the course if the Examples of PSM control operations
actual direction of motion deviates from the
(PSM) desired course (steering-wheel position): – If the front wheels of the vehicle drift on
PSM is an active control system for stabilisation of It brakes individual wheels as needed. In addition, a bend, the rear wheel on the inside of the
the vehicle during extreme driving manoeuvres. the engine power may be manipulated in order to bend is braked and the engine power is
stabilise the vehicle. reduced if necessary.
¥ Safety instructions! The events below inform the driver of PSM control – If the rear of the vehicle swings out on a bend,
operations and warn him to adapt his driving style the front wheel on the outside of the bend is
In spite of the advantages of PSM, it is still the
to the road conditions: braked.
driver’s responsibility to adapt his driving style and
manoeuvres in line with road and weather – The multifunctional light on the instrument
conditions, as well as the traffic situation. panel flashes. Additional braking functions
The increased safety that is provided should not – Hydraulic noises can be heard. – Pre-filling the brake system:
induce you to take greater risks with your safety. The brake system is prepared for possible
The limits set by the physics of driving cannot be – The vehicle decelerates and steering-wheel
forces are altered as the PSM controls the subsequent emergency braking if the
overcome, even with PSM. accelerator pedal is released suddenly and
Risks of accidents due to inappropriate speed brakes.
quickly. The brake system is prefilled and the
cannot be reduced by PSM. – Reduced engine power. brake pads are already applied gently to the
– The brake pedal pulsates and its position is brake discs.
Sensors at the wheels, brakes, steering system
and engine continuously measure: changed during braking. – Brake booster:
In order to achieve full vehicle deceleration, In the event of an emergency braking operation
– Speed foot pressure must be increased after the where the pedal force is insufficient, a brake
– Direction of travel (steering angle) brake pedal has begun vibrating. booster provides the braking pressure
necessary for maximum deceleration at all
– Lateral acceleration 4 wheels.
– Rate of turn about the vertical axis
– Longitudinal acceleration
Advantages of PSM
PSM uses these values to determine the direction – Best possible traction and lane-holding ability
of travel desired by the driver. in all driving situations – even on road surfaces
with varying friction.
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– The system compensates for undesired The following functions stabilise the vehicle
vehicle reactions (Ferraria effect) when the in emergency situations, even with PSM
driver releases the accelerator pedal or brakes switched off:
on bends. This compensation functions up to
– When PSM is off, the vehicle is stabilised as
the maximum lateral acceleration.
soon as one of the two front wheels enters the
– PSM actively stabilises the vehicle as required ABS control range.
during dynamic driving manoeuvres (e.g. rapid
– When PSM is off and Sport mode is on, the
steering movements, during lane changes or
vehicle is stabilised as soon as both front
on alternating bends).
wheels enter the ABS control range.
– Improved braking stability on bends and on
One-sided spinning of the wheels is prevented,
different or varying road surfaces.
even with PSM switched off.
– It improves braking function and shortens
stopping distance in the event of emergency Switching PSM back on
braking.
û Press PSM OFF button.
Readiness for operation PSM is switched on after a short delay.
Switching off PSM The light-emitting diode in the button and the
PSM is switched on automatically every time you PSM multifunctional light on the instrument
start the engine. û Press PSM OFF button. panel go out.
PSM is switched off after a short delay. The on-board computer shows a message.
PSM should always be switched on during
“normal” driving. The light-emitting diode in the button is on.
When PSM is switched off, the PSM
However, it may be advantageous to switch multifunctional light on the instrument panel
off PSM temporarily in exceptional situations, comes on and a message appears on the
for example: on-board computer.
– On a loose surface or in deep snow, An acoustic signal also sounds.
52 Controls, Safety
Sport mode û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
A sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport or to do this work as they have trained workshop
Sport Plus mode is switched on. personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
PSM interventions are later than in Normal mode;
û Please read the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE
the vehicle can be manoeuvred with greater agility
INTO OPERATION” on page 228.
at its performance limits, without the need to
dispense with the assistance of PSM in
emergency situations. This helps to achieve Towing
optimal lap times, particularly on race circuits and
a dry road surface. û Please read the chapter “TOWING AND
TOW-STARTING” on page 243.
– The light indicates a control operation by The following limit values must not be exceeded
flashing, including when PSM is switched on roller test stands:
off (brake control in the event of one-sided – Testing speed 8 km/h (5 mph)
wheel spin).
– Test duration 20 seconds
– In conjunction with a message on the on-board
computer, the light indicates that PSM is Handbrake tests on the brake test stand
switched off. must only be carried out with the ignition
An acoustic signal also sounds. switched off.
Controls, Safety 53
Porsche Active Suspension Porsche Traction Management
Management (PASM) (PTM)
PASM makes two running-gear setups available With PTM, the drive power is variably distributed
to the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”. to the front and rear wheels.
The selection is made via a button on the Power distribution between the front and rear
centre console. axles is performed by a map-controlled multiple-
disc clutch.
In Normal mode the running gear is in a sporty
and comfortable setup. Distribution of the drive power also depends on
Sport mode offers very sporty shock absorber the difference in wheel speed between the two
tuning (e.g. for driving on the race circuit). axles.
The multiple-disc clutch always delivers sufficient
The variable suspension system selects the
drive power to the front wheels to ensure optimum
appropriate damping level for each wheel
propulsion even on an unfavourable road surface.
according to the situation and conditions of
driving. In combination with Porsche Stability Management
(PSM), the PTM ensures optimum handling and
Example:
high driving stability.
If the vehicle is driven in a very sporty manner in Switching on PASM Sport mode
Normal mode, PASM automatically adapts the
shock-absorber behaviour to the driving situation û Press PASM button in the centre console.
¥ Danger!
in this case as well. When PASM Sport mode is switched on, the In spite of the advantages of PTM, it is still the
light-emitting diode in the button comes on driver’s responsibility to adapt his/her driving style
and a message appears on the on-board and manoeuvres in line with road and weather
computer. conditions, as well as the traffic situation.
The increased safety that is provided should
Switching off PASM Sport mode not induce you to take greater risks with your
safety. The limits set by the physics of driving
û Press PASM button in the centre console. cannot be overcome, even with PTM. Risks of
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out accidents due to inappropriate speed cannot be
and the on-board computer displays reduced by PTM.
a message.
After the ignition is switched off, PASM is
automatically reset to Normal mode.
54 Controls, Safety
Checks on test stands Handbrake check Extending Rear Spoiler
Handbrake tests on the roller brake tester
Brake tests The rear spoiler improves driving stability,
must only be carried out with the ignition
especially at higher speeds.
Brake tests must be performed only on plate-type switched off.
test stands or roller test stands.
¥ Warning!
The ignition must be off.
Balancing wheels on the vehicle
Risk of accidents. If the rear spoiler
The following limit values must not be exceeded During finish balancing of the wheels, the vehicle cannot be extended, driving stability will
on roller test stands: must be lifted and the wheels must be free to turn. be adversely affected by increased rear
axle lift.
– Testing speed 8 km/h (5 mph)
Towing û Adapt your driving style and speed to the
– Test duration 20 seconds
changed driving conditions.
û Please read the chapter “TOWING AND
TOW-STARTING” on page 243. û Have the fault corrected.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
Wheels/tyres
to do this work as they have trained workshop
The PTM control unit is adapted to the personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
approved tyre sizes. The use of non-approved Risk of injury during manual retraction or
tyre sizes may lead to deviations in wheel extension of the rear spoiler with the vehicle
speeds and it may influence handling or result stationary.
in the PTM switching off.
û Make sure that no persons or objects are
within the range of movement of the rear
spoiler.
Risk of damage from pushing the vehicle by
the spoiler.
û Do not push the vehicle at the spoiler.
Controls, Safety 55
Automatic mode Retracting a manually extended rear spoiler
û At speeds between 0 and 30 km/h
Automatic extension and retraction of the spoiler
(20 mph)
depend on various circumstances (e.g. driving
Press and hold button until the rear spoiler has
speed, engine compartment temperature).
reached its final position.
Engine compartment temperature The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
below 55 °C The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
Spoiler extends at 120 km/h (75 mph) and û At speeds between 30 and 100 km/h
retracts at 60 km/h (37 mph). (20 and 60 mph)
Press button briefly.
Engine compartment temperature The rear spoiler retracts, the light-emitting
above 60 °C diode in the button goes out.
Spoiler extends at 80 km/h (50 mph) and retracts The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
at 30 km/h (20 mph). û At speeds over 100 km/h (60 mph)
If automatic control fails, a warning message Press button briefly.
is displayed by the on-board computer. The rear spoiler remains extended, the light-
emitting diode in the button goes out.
Manual control
The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
When the ignition is on, the rear spoiler can be
extended and retracted manually using the button
in the centre console.
Extending
û Press button briefly.
The spoiler extends to its final position.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
56 Controls, Safety
Interior lights, reading lights Orientation light
Switching off A light-emitting diode at the bottom of the interior
mirror improves orientation in the passenger
û Press left half of switch.
compartment when it is dark.
Switching to continuous illumination
Note on operation
û Press right half of switch.
On vehicles with Sport Chrono Plus package, the
Switching on and off automatically brightness of the orientation light can be changed
in PCM.
û Move switch to centre position.
û Please refer to the chapter “Individual Memory”
The interior and footwell lights are switched in the separate PCM operating instructions.
on when a door is unlocked or opened or
when the ignition key is removed from the
ignition lock.
Controls, Safety 57
Parking Aids û To avoid damaging the sensors, maintain
sufficient distance when cleaning with steam-
jet units.
ParkAssist
Signal tones/function
When the driver backs up, ParkAssist indicates the
distance between the car and an obstacle by When reverse gear is selected, ParkAssist
means of signal tones. confirms that it is switched on by issuing
a short signal tone.
¥ Warning! A detected obstacle is signalled by an
Risk of accidents. Even when using intermittent tone. The intervals decrease as the
ParkAssist, the driver is still responsible for obstacle is approached.
taking due care when parking and when A continuous tone sounds when the distance
assessing obstacles. becomes less than approx. 30 cm. This
continuous tone can stop if the obstacle is
û Make sure that no persons, animals or approached even closer.
obstacles are within the manoeuvring area.
û Set the radio volume so that the signal tones
ParkAssist is activated automatically when are not drowned out.
Ultrasound sensors
reverse gear is selected and the ignition is on.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Sensors
Note – ParkAssist cannot detect sound-absorbing
Four ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper obstacles (e.g. winter driving, powdery snow),
ParkAssist is not switched on if the car rolls
measure the distance to the closest obstacle.
backward without reverse gear engaged. – sound-reflecting obstacles (e.g. glass
– Range of middle sensors: approx. 150 cm surfaces, flat painted surfaces),
– Range of outer sensors: approx. 60 cm – and very thin obstacles.
Obstacles cannot be detected within the blind Other sources of ultrasound (e.g. pneumatic
sensor area (e.g. near the ground). brakes of other vehicles and jackhammers) may
û The sensors must always be kept free of dust, interfere with detection of obstacles.
ice and snow in order to ensure that they are
fully functional.
û Do not damage sensors by abrasion or
scratching.
58 Controls, Safety
Fault indication Preconditions
– After reverse gear has been selected, the – Vehicle must be equipped with seat memory.
short signal tone is followed by a continuous
– Set the control switch A to “passenger’s side”.
tone of the same pitch.
Possible causes: Sensors are soiled or – Reverse gear must be engaged.
covered with ice or snow.
Returning mirror to its original position
– After reverse gear has been selected, the
short signal tone is followed by a continuous û Drive forward at a speed of over 6 km/h
tone with a much lower pitch. (4 mph) or
Possible causes: Fault or system fault. û Set the control switch A to “driver’s side”.
û Have the fault corrected.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
to do this work as they have trained workshop
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
Controls, Safety 59
Ignition lock position 0 Ignition lock position 2
Initial position Start engine
The ignition key cannot be removed when the û Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
ignition is switched on or when the engine has
û Please read the chapter “STARTING AND
been started.
STOPPING THE ENGINE” on page 62.
To remove the ignition key:
û Stop the vehicle. Ignition lock position 3
û In vehicles with PDK transmission: Ignition off
Move PDK selector lever to position P.
û Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 3.
û Switch ignition off.
û Remove ignition key. Locking the steering column
Automatic locking
Ignition lock position 1
The steering column is automatically locked when
0- Initial position Ignition on the ignition key is removed from the ignition lock.
1- Ignition on
2- Start engine û Turn ignition key to position 1. û Remove the ignition key only when the
3- Ignition off Ignition is switched on. vehicle is stationary, otherwise the
steering lock engages and the vehicle
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock Note on operation cannot be steered.
All electrical equipment can be switched on. û Always remove the ignition key when
The ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock
positions. û Please read the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE leaving the vehicle.
The vehicle key rebounds to the initial position INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on page 136. Automatic unlocking
from every ignition lock position.
The steering column is unlocked when the vehicle
is unlocked with the radio remote control.
60 Controls, Safety
Emergency operation – releasing the 3. Use metal hook A to remove the plastic 4. Turn ignition key anti-clockwise as far as it
ignition key cover B from the ignition lock. will go.
Make sure that plastic cover B is not lost.
5. Press metal hook A into opening C.
If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can be pulled
An unlocking sound will be heard.
out only if the emergency operation is performed.
6. Turn the ignition key to initial position 0 and
1. Grasp the fuse box cover at the finger hole and
remove.
pull it off.
7. Re-fit the plastic cover B.
2. Unclip metal hook A on the inside of the cover.
Controls, Safety 61
Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting required should be switched off when the
ignition is switched on and when engine
û Please read the chapter “IMMOBILISER” û Operate the footbrake. revolutions are low (in traffic jams, in cities or
on page 12. in queues).
û Press the clutch pedal fully and put the
û Please read the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL gearshift lever into neutral. Keep the clutch
SYSTEM” on page 192. pedal pressed while you are starting the
vehicle.
¥ Warning! û Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gas contains û Do not press the accelerator pedal.
colourless and odourless carbon monoxide,
which is toxic even in low concentrations. û Do not operate the starter for longer than
approx. 10 seconds. If necessary, repeat the
û Never start the engine or let it run in confined starting procedure after a pause of approx.
spaces. 10 seconds. Turn the ignition key back to
Danger of fire in the area of the hot exhaust the 3 position first.
system. The first operation of the starter is ended
û Do not park or drive your car where automatically when the engine starts.
combustible materials, such as dry grass or If the engine does not start, subsequent starter
leaves, can come into contact with the hot operations will not be ended automatically.
exhaust system. û Do not warm up the engine when stationary.
Danger of burning close to the tailpipes or in Drive off immediately. Avoid high revolutions
the event of contact with tailpipes. Tailpipes and full throttle until the engine has reached
are hot when the engine is running and for operating temperature.
some time after the engine is switched off. If battery output is insufficient, jump leads can be
û Keep a safe distance away from the tailpipes used to start the engine. Vehicles with manual
when you are behind the vehicle. transmission can also be tow-started.
û Make sure that children do not burn û Please read the chapter “JUMP-LEAD
themselves on the tailpipes. STARTING” on page 231.
û To ensure a good charge condition for the
battery and thus its ability to start the engine,
all electrical accessories which are not
62 Controls, Safety
Stopping Engine-compartment blower, radiator fans
The radiators and radiator fans are in the front of
û Only switch the ignition off when the vehicle
the vehicle.
is stationary, as there is no steering
The engine-compartment blower is mounted on
assistance and brake boost when the
the engine compartment lid.
engine is switched off.
û Remove the ignition key only when the vehicle ¥ Warning!
is stationary, otherwise the steering lock
Risk of injury. After the engine is switched
engages and the vehicle cannot be steered.
off, the engine compartment temperature is
û When leaving the vehicle, always remove the monitored for approx. 30 minutes.
ignition key and apply the handbrake. Engage During this period, and depending on
1st gear or reverse gear on vehicles with temperature, the engine-compartment
manual transmission or move the selector blower may continue to run or start to run.
lever to position P on vehicles with PDK
û Carry out work in these areas only with the
transmission.
engine off and exercise extreme caution.
Note Risk of injury. The radiator fans in the front
The vehicle battery would be discharged end of the car may be operating or
unintentionally if the ignition key is left inserted. unexpectedly start operating when the
engine is switched on.
û Please read the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF
AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on page 223. û Carry out work in these areas only with the
engine switched off.
Controls, Safety 63
û Please read the chapter “ON-BOARD
Dipped beam headlight, high beam COMPUTER” on page 104.
headlight
Only when ignition is switched on, Cornering light
daytime driving lights switched off.
The dynamic cornering light is activated above
Rear fog light speeds of 10 km/h (6 mph).
Pull switch. Home Mode
Indicator light comes on.
Switching on Home mode
Warning gong
û Move light switch to the HOME position.
A gong warns of possible battery discharge if the
ignition key is removed and the door is opened For improved visibility and safety when you get in
while the lights are on (not for Home mode). and out of the car, the daytime driving lights and
the tail lights remain on for a certain period of
Differences are possible in some countries due to
time:
legal requirements.
Light Switch – When you get out of the car, the lights are
Daytime driving lights turned on for approx. 30 seconds after the
Light is switched off door is opened. The off-delay time
Only the LED lights integrated into the front recommences when the vehicle is locked.
Daytime driving lights are switched on
auxiliary headlights come on in light switch setting On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Plus
when the engine is running.
OFF or HOME. package, PCM can be used to set the off-delay
Home mode Dipped beam headlights must be switched on time. This setting also changes the lighting
when driving through tunnels or at dusk, for period for unlocking the vehicle. Please refer
Daytime driving lights are switched on
example. to the chapter “Individual Memory” in the
when the engine is running.
separate PCM operating instructions.
Operation of the daytime driving lights may vary
Side light – The lights are turned on for approx.
depending on country-specific regulations.
Number plate light, side light, instrument 30 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
lighting switched on, daytime driving Note on operation The lights go out if the ignition is switched on
lights switched off. or if you leave Home mode.
Daytime driving lights can be deactivated on the
on-board computer.
64 Controls, Safety
Headlight Beam Adjustment When high beam and headlight flasher are
selected, the blue indicator light in the tachometer
Your Porsche is equipped with dynamic headlight comes on.
beam adjustment.
When the ignition is switched on, the level of the Parking light
headlight beam automatically changes in
accordance with the vehicle load. The parking light can only be switched on when
The level of the headlight beam is automatically the ignition is switched off.
kept constant during acceleration and braking. û Move the stalk up or down to switch the right
or left parking light on.
Checking operation
Individual Light Functions
1. Switch the dipped beam on.
Further individual light functions are available in
2. Insert ignition key and switch on ignition. vehicles with the Sport Chrono Plus package.
The light beam first dips all the way down and
û Please refer to the chapter “Individual Memory”
is then adapted to the vehicle load.
in the separate PCM operating instructions.
If this test point is not satisfied, the headlight
beam adjustment system must be checked.
Direction Indicator Light/High
Beam Headlight/Parking Light/
û Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you get a Porsche partner
Headlight Flasher Stalk
to do this work as they have trained workshop Direction indicator lights, dipped beam and high
personnel and the necessary parts and tools. beam headlights are ready for operation when the
ignition is on.
1 – Left direction indicator
2 – Right direction indicator
Push the stalk to the upper or lower pressure
point – direction indicators flash three times
3 – High beam headlight
4 – Headlight flasher
Stalk in centre position – dipped beam
Controls, Safety 65
Windscreen Wiper, Washer Stalk 4 – Front windscreen wipers – one-touch
operation
¥ Caution! Move wiper stalk downwards.
The front windscreen wipers wipe once.
Danger of injury if windscreen wipers start to 5 – Front windscreen wiper and washer
wipe unexpectedly, e.g. in intermittent or system
rain sensor operation. Pull wiper stalk towards the steering wheel.
Risk of damage to the windscreen, wiper The washer system sprays and wipes while
system and headlight washer system. the stalk is pulled towards the steering
û Only wipe the windscreen when sufficiently wheel.
wet, otherwise it could be scratched. A few drying wipes are performed when the
wiper stalk is released.
û Loosen frozen wiper blades before driving off.
û Always switch off windscreen wipers in car A – Headlight cleaning system
washes to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(sensor operation). The washer sprays only while dipped beam or high
beam is switched on.
û Always switch off windscreen wipers before
cleaning the windscreen to avoid unintentional û Briefly push button A to operate headlight
Front wiper and headlight washer system washer system.
operation (sensor operation).
û Do not operate the headlight washer in car 0 – Windscreen wipers off û If heavily soiled, repeat wash.
washes. 1 – Intermittent/rain sensor operation
The headlight washer system automatically sprays
Front windscreen wipers
û Do not operate headlight washer when it once for every ten times the front windscreen
Move wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
is frozen. washer system is operated.
2 – Front windscreen wiper – slow
Move wiper stalk upwards to the second Note
click.
3 – Front windscreen wiper – fast The front windscreen washer nozzles are
Move wiper stalk upwards to the third click. heated when the ignition is on, as a precaution
against freezing.
66 Controls, Safety
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Plus package,
further rear wiper functions can be selected via
the PCM.
û Please refer to the chapter “Individual
memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
Controls, Safety 67
The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper Maintenance instructions
stalk is already in position 1 when the ignition is
û Periodically clean the wiper blades with
switched on.
a window cleaner, especially after the vehicle
To switch the rain sensor on again: has been washed in a car wash.
We recommend Porsche window cleaner.
û Move wiper stalk to position 0 and then to
If they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains),
position 1 or
they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.
û Operate windscreen washer system 5 or
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be due
û Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor with to the following:
four-stage switch A.
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash,
Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the wax residues may adhere to the windscreen.
windscreen. These wax residues can only be removed by using
a concentrated window cleaner.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Plus package,
further rain sensor functions can be selected via û Please read the chapter “WASHER FLUID”
the PCM. on page 195.
û Please refer to the chapter “Individual Memory” Please contact your Porsche partner for further
Rain sensor in the separate PCM operating instructions. information.
The rain sensor on the windscreen measures the If the wiper blades are damaged or worn out:
Changing the sensitivity of the rain sensor
amount of rainfall (and snowfall). Wiper speed is û Replace wiper blades as soon as possible.
automatically adjusted accordingly. Sensitivity can be set with switch A in 4 stages:
û Move switch A upwards – high sensitivity.
Switching on The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the
û Move wiper stalk upwards to the first click. windscreen.
û Move switch A downwards – low sensitivity.
Switching off
û Move wiper stalk to position 0.
68 Controls, Safety
Vehicles with PDK transmission Accelerating (e.g. to overtake)
Downshifts are carried out to help maintain the
Option 1
pre-selected speed (especially when driving
downhill). û Increase the speed as usual with the
accelerator.
¥ Warning! When you ease off the accelerator,
the previously saved value is again set.
Risk of accidents in heavy traffic, on twisting
roads or under unfavourable road conditions Option 2
(e.g. wintry or wet conditions or varying road
surfaces etc.). û Push control stalk forward (position 1) until the
desired speed is reached.
û Do not use cruise control in these conditions. The speed reached is maintained and stored
when the stalk is released.
û Press button A on the cruise control stalk. û Push control stalk forwards briefly (position 1)
(a maximum of 10 times).
A- Cruise control readiness on/off The green indicator light on the The speed is increased by 2 km/h (1 mph)
1- +SPEED/SET (accelerate/store) speedometer now indicates readiness. each time.
2- –SPEED (decelerate)
3- OFF (interrupt) Note on operation
4- RESUME
Maintaining and storing speed Cruise control operation is interrupted
Cruise control automatically if the speed is increased by more
û Bring the vehicle to the desired speed with the
than approx. 25 km/h (16 mph) for longer than
accelerator.
Cruise control maintains any selected speed 20 seconds.
between 30–240 km/h (20 and 150 mph) without û Then briefly push the control stalk forward
you having to use the accelerator. (position 1).
Cruise control is operated with the stalk on the
steering wheel.
Controls, Safety 69
Decelerating Interrupting cruise control operation Resuming the stored speed
Option 1 û Briefly pull control stalk downwards û Briefly push control stalk upwards (position 4).
(position 3) or Cruise control accelerates/decelerates the
û Pull control stalk towards the steering wheel
vehicle to the stored speed.
(position 2) until the desired speed is reached. û Operate brake or clutch pedal or
The speed reached is maintained and stored The stored speed should only be recalled when
û Shift PDK transmission to selector lever
when the stalk is released. traffic conditions and the road surface so permit.
position N.
Option 2 û Please read the chapter “PORSCHE Switching cruise control readiness off
û Briefly move control stalk towards the steering DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK)” on page 148.
wheel (position 2) (a maximum of 10 times). The speed driven at before the interruption û Press button A on the cruise control stalk –
The speed is reduced by 2 km/h (1 mph) each remains stored in the memory. the green readiness light in the speedometer
time. goes out.
Cruise control operation is interrupted
Vehicles with PDK transmission automatically: Note
Downshifts are carried out to improve – If the set vehicle speed is exceeded by more The stored speed value is cleared when the
deceleration (especially when driving downhill). than approx. 25 km/h (16 mph) for longer than vehicle is parked and the ignition is switched off.
20 seconds.
Tip on driving
– If the actual vehicle speed falls to approx.
60 km/h (37 mph) below the set vehicle speed On upward or downward slopes, the set speed
for longer than 60 seconds (upward slopes). cannot always be maintained by cruise control.
– For PSM control operations. û To obtain sufficient engine braking or a better
engine-speed range, you therefore have to
change down to a lower gear.
70 Controls, Safety
Cupholder
(holder for drinks cans and cups)
û Keep the cupholder closed while driving.
¥ Warning!
Risk of scalding or damage due to spilling
drinks.
û Only use containers which fit.
û Do not put overfilled containers in the
cupholder.
û Do not use for hot drinks.
Controls, Safety 71
Closing cupholder
û Push cupholder drawer in.
û Open panel in the middle.
û Close and engage the cupholder.
û Close panel in the middle.
û Press the symbol for the respective cupholder. Pulling cupholder out
The cupholder extends out.
û Pull out the holder (arrow).
û Close the panel in the middle.
û Insert container.
The cupholder diameter can be increased by
pulling it out to hold larger containers. û Carefully slide holder inwards to adjust it to the
container size.
72 Controls, Safety
Heating the lighter
û Open ashtray lid.
û Press lighter into the receptacle.
When the element is red hot the lighter jumps
back to its initial position.
Note on operation
The lighter receptacle should not be used for
electrical accessories (except for the tyre filling
compressor).
û Please read the chapter “SOCKET”
on page 222.
Controls, Safety 73
Storage Storage options
74 Controls, Safety
Glove compartment
¥ Warning!
Risk of injury from the glove compartment lid
in the event of an accident.
û Keep the glove compartment cover closed
while driving.
Opening
CD holder
û Pull the latch handle and open the cover.
Occupied drawers are indicated by a red window.
Locking
Opening drawers
û Lock the latch handle to secure the contents
against unauthorised access. û Push the button of the drawer you wish to
open.
Closing drawers
û Fold up CD drawer and close until it engages.
Pen holder
A pen can be clipped in on the right side of the
CD holder.
Controls, Safety 75
The luggage compartment lid can also be
unlocked with the radio remote control.
û Please read the chapter “KEYS” on page 12.
Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the luggage
compartment lid can only be opened by
connecting an external power source.
û Please read the chapter “ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM” on page 222.
or the description inside the fuse box lid.
Warning message
A warning light on the instrument panel comes on
if the lids are not completely closed.
û Fully close the lid. û Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch
A - Opening the luggage compartment lid
with the red lever (arrow).
B - Opening the engine compartment lid
Opening luggage compartment lid
Luggage Compartment Lid and Closing luggage compartment lid and
Engine Compartment Lid ¥ Caution! engine compartment lid
Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid û Lower the lid and close it.
Unlocking or windscreen wipers.
û Push the lid closed with the palm of your hand
û Make sure that the windscreen wipers are not in the area of the lock.
û Operate the appropriate pull-button next to the pulled out forward when opening the luggage Check that the lid has correctly engaged in
driver’s seat. compartment lid. the lock.
The luggage compartment or engine
compartment is illuminated when the
respective lid is open.
û Please read the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF
AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on page 223.
76 Controls, Safety
Warning triangle
The warning triangle D can be fastened to the top
of the tool box.
Tool box
Opening
û Unlock twist-locks C.
û Open tool box and place it on the floor of the
luggage compartment.
Closing
û Insert tool box into the guide pegs in the
luggage compartment floor.
û Close tool box and lock the twist-locks C.
Luggage Compartment E- Adapter for security wheel bolts
F- Tyre filling compressor
(Vehicles Without Porsche G- Towing lug
Traction Management) H- Tool kit
I - Tyre sealant
Access covers
First aid kit
(depending on vehicle equipment)
The first aid kit can be secured to the carpet in the
The TV tuner is located behind access cover B. luggage compartment (Velcro strip).
Replace any items you remove from the first aid kit
¥ Caution! and any out-of-date items immediately.
Risk of damage.
û Do not store any items behind access
covers A and B.
Controls, Safety 77
Warning triangle
The warning triangle can be secured to the front
of the luggage compartment.
û Before removing the warning triangle,
disengage the rubber ring mount (Figure).
Tyre sealant
The tyre sealant is located behind access cover B.
Luggage Compartment û Open access cover B using the opening. B- Access cover for tyre sealant
C- Tyre filling compressor
(Vehicles With Porsche Traction D- Tool kit
Management) Tools E- Towing lug
F- Adapter for security wheel bolts
The tools are located under the floor plate of the
Access cover luggage compartment.
¥ Caution! û Lift the floor plate at the opening or at the
warning triangle and take out.
Risk of damage.
û Do not store any items behind access cover A.
78 Controls, Safety
Car Telephones and 2-Way Radios ¥ Safety instructions! Reception quality
û For reasons of road safety, only telephone
û Read the operating instructions of the The reception quality of your telephone changes
using the hands-free unit.
telephone manufacturer before putting continuously while you drive.
a telephone into operation. û To prevent any possible risk to health: Interference from buildings, terrain and the
Use telephones or 2-way radios with integral weather is unavoidable.
û Please observe the applicable national
radio antennas in the vehicle only if an external Comprehensibility can be adversely affected by
regulations regarding telephone calls
antenna is connected. external noise (e.g. engine and wind noise),
during driving.
particularly when hands-free equipment is used.
Installation of mobile communications systems
(car telephone, 2-way radio, etc.) requires
approval and should be performed only according
to Porsche installation specifications in
a specialist workshop.
The transmission power must not exceed
10 W.
The devices must have type approval for your
vehicle and bear an “e” symbol.
If you should require equipment with transmission
power values greater than 10 W, please contact
a qualified specialist workshop for this purpose.
The workshop will be familiar with the technical
requirements for installing devices of this kind.
Incorrectly installed equipment or antennas as well
as telephones and 2-way radios without external
antenna may interfere with the vehicle electronics
as a result of radio transmission. Therefore, use
telephones or 2-way radios only with connected
external antenna.
Controls, Safety 79
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM)
û Refer to the separate operating instructions
before putting the PCM into operation.
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 a qualified specialist workshop.
Accessories which have not been tested and
approved by Porsche may impair radio reception.
Note
Do not leave your iPod, USB storage device or an
external audio source in the vehicle for extended
periods of time because extreme ambient
conditions (temperature fluctuations, humidity)
can occur in the vehicle.
80 Controls, Safety
USB
You can connect a USB storage device to the USB
interface.
You can
– play audio data (supported formats: MP3,
WMA and AAC-LC),
– download data from the Sport display and
– download data of the PCM logbook.
û Please refer to the chapter “USB” in the
separate PCM operating instructions.
Note
The LED on a USB storage device will be pointing
downward when inserted.
AUX
External audio source
You can connect an external audio source to the
AUX interface. This is operated at the audio
source itself and not on the PCM/CDR.
û Please refer to the chapter “External Audio
Source” in the separate PCM/CDR operating
instructions.
Controls, Safety 81
Notes
û Pay attention to the final inspection date on the
fire extinguisher.
If the fire extinguisher is used after its
inspection interval has elapsed, it may not
function properly.
û Follow the operating instructions on the fire
extinguisher.
û The fire extinguisher must be checked by
a specialist workshop every 1–2 years.
û After use, have the fire extinguisher refilled.
82 Controls, Safety
¥ Warning! Notes on operation
Risk of accidents when using the HomeLink if û Always use the HomeLink opener in the
persons, animals or objects are within the direction of travel.
range of movement of the equipment that is Otherwise, range restrictions cannot be
being operated. ruled out.
û When using the HomeLink, ensure that no û Before selling the vehicle, delete the
persons, animals or objects are within the programmed signals of the HomeLink.
range of movement of the equipment that is
û Please read the instructions for the original
being operated.
hand-held transmitter to find out whether the
û Observe the safety instructions for the original original transmitter is equipped with fixed or
hand-held transmitter. changeable code.
û Always fit new batteries in your hand-held
Preconditions for operating and transmitter before programming the
programming the HomeLink: transmitter.
– The battery in the original hand-held
transmitter must be new. Allocating signals to the buttons
1, 2, 3 - Programmable buttons
A - Light-emitting diode for status identification – Ignition is switched on. û Please refer to the operating instructions for
– Daytime driving lights are switched off. the original hand-held transmitter.
HomeLink
To operate the respective device: Clearing factory settings prior to
The programmable HomeLink replaces up to three programming the HomeLink for the first time
original hand-held transmitters used to operate û Press the appropriate button (1, 2 or 3).
various devices (e.g. garage door, gate to the Light-emitting diode A lights up during The following process deletes the standard codes
property, alarm system). signal transfer. set at the factory. Do not repeat the process if you
program further buttons.
You can program buttons 1 to 3 with a frequency
of an original hand-held transmitter. û Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3 pressed
for approx. 20 seconds until the light-emitting
diode A begins to flash quickly.
All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are
deleted.
Controls, Safety 83
Programming HomeLink with changeable Note
code hand-held transmitters
Several attempts with different distances between
1. Press the desired button until the light-emitting the vehicle and the original hand-held transmitter
diode begins to flash slowly. might be necessary.
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform
The daytime driving lights will flash once if the
steps 2 and 3.
5 minutes have been exceeded. Programming
2. Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx. must be repeated from the beginning in this case.
0 to 30 cm in front of the marked position
û Please consult a Porsche partner if you have
(illustration) on the vehicle.
not been able to successfully allocate signals
3. Press the transmit button on the original hand- for the garage door opener to the buttons even
held transmitter until the daytime driving lights though you have carefully followed the
flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds). instructions in this chapter and the operating
instructions for the original hand-held
4. To synchronise the system:
transmitter.
Press the programming button on the receiver
Your Porsche partner has a list of all garage
for the garage door opener.
door opener signals that can be adapted.
Afterwards, you usually have approx.
Programming HomeLink with fixed code 30 seconds to initiate step 5. Deleting programmed signals of the
hand-held transmitters
5. Press the allocated HomeLink button twice. HomeLink
1. Press the desired button until the light-emitting (With some devices, the button to be allocated (e.g. when selling the vehicle)
diode begins to flash slowly. must be pressed a third time in order to
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform complete the setting process.) Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3 pressed for
steps 2 and 3. approx. 20 seconds until the light-emitting diode A
6. Repeat the programming steps to allocate begins to flash quickly.
2. Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx. other buttons. All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are
0 to 30 cm in front of the marked position
deleted.
(illustration) on the vehicle.
3. Press the transmit button on the original hand-
held transmitter until the daytime driving lights
flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate other buttons.
84 Controls, Safety
Automatic Air-Conditioning System, Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating
Automatic Air-Conditioning System................ 86
Central and Side Vents ............................... 89
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating ..... 90
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.
û Press button A (switch on or off). û Press button K upwards or downwards The outside-air supply is interrupted and only the
The windscreen is demisted or defrosted as respectively. inside air is circulated.
quickly as possible. The preset blower speed is increased or
Air flows to the windscreen only. decreased. ¥ Warning!
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The speed stages are indicated by a bar display. Risk of accidents due to hampered vision.
If the button is pressed downwards at the In circulating-air mode, the windows may
AC OFF – switching the air-conditioning mist up.
lowest blower stage, the blower and automatic
compressor on and off
control are switched off. “OFF” will appear on the û Only select circulating-air mode for short
At temperatures below approx. 3 °C, the air- display field. periods.
conditioning compressor switches off Pressing the button upwards or pressing the û If the windows mist up, switch circulating-air
automatically and cannot be switched on, even AUTO button switches the blower and automatic mode off immediately by pressing the
manually. control back on again. circulating-air button again and select the
Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx. “Windscreen defrost” function.
3 °C, the air-conditioning compressor is always
switched on in automatic mode. Switching circulating-air mode on or off
The compressor can be switched off to save fuel,
but control comfort is then limited: û Press button E.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
û Press AC OFF button D.
The compressor is switched off. Above approx. 3 °C
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
If the air-conditioning compressor was off, it
û If the interior temperature is too high, switches on automatically. The duration of
switch the compressor back on or press circulating-air mode is not limited.
the AUTO button.
Below approx. 3 °C
To dry incoming air in damp weather, do not
switch off the air-conditioning compressor. The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
This prevents misting of windows. Circulating-air mode ends automatically after
approx. 3 minutes.
Closing vents
û Rotate thumb wheel downward.
Switching off
û Press the button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
1.Engine oil temperature display 18.Central warning light Warnings that have appeared are stored in the
corresponding control unit memory and can be
2.Analogue speedometer 19.On-board computer display read out at a Porsche partner.
3.Tyre pressure warning light 20.Porsche Stability Management This information can also be used to protect you
PSM multifunctional light or Porsche from unjustified claims.
4.Direction indicator, left
21.Brake warning light
5.Tachometer
22.Seat belt warning light
6.High beam indicator light
23.PDK transmission, gear display
7.Direction indicator, right
24.PDK transmission, selector lever position
8.ABS warning light
25.Clock and outside temperature display
9.Cooling system
Temperature gauge and warning light 26.Adjustment button for clock
10.Fuel
Level gauge and warning light
11.Engine oil pressure gauge
12.Adjustment button for instrument lighting
Trip counter
13.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
14.Cruise control indicator light
¥ Warning!
Risk of accidents when adjusting brightness
whilst driving. You may lose control of the
vehicle.
û Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
¥ Caution!
A shortage of fuel may cause damage to the
Fuel emission control system.
û Never drive the tank dry.
Fuel gauge
û If the warning lights have come on, do not take
When the ignition is on, the fuel level is displayed. bends at high speed.
û Please read the chapter “CAPACITIES” û Please read the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
on page 253. SYSTEM” on page 192.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. driving
uphill/downhill), minor deviations in the indication
may occur.
û Switch ignition on. The time mode can be changed between 12h and
24h on the on-board computer.
Setting hours
û Press adjustment button A for approx. Outside Temperature
1 second.
Hour display flashes. The outside temperature display C is not an ice-
warning indication.
û Turn button in the appropriate direction: The road surface may be icy even if temperatures
A - Adjustment button for clock To the right – hours forward above 0 °C are displayed, especially on bridges
B - Clock To the left – hours back and shady sections of road.
C - Outside temperature display
Adjustment in hours –
Clock turn button briefly
Fast adjustment (display cycles) –
The clock is blanked out approx. 4 minutes after turn and hold button
the ignition is switched off or when the car is
locked. Setting minutes
û Press adjustment button again.
Minutes display flashes.
û Set by turning as in hours mode.
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.
Note:
Holding the lever pressed up or down for
a longer period will adjust the speed in steps of
10 km/h (6 mph).
û Push operating lever forward.
û Push operating lever forward. Any existing warning messages can now be
recalled using the operating lever.
Recalling warning messages You also can recall warning messages which were
acknowledged during the journey (only until the
û Select INFO with the operating lever.
next time the ignition is switched on).
Note
Rejected phone calls can be recalled with menu
item “Missed calls”.
Stopwatch displays:
– on the stopwatch on the instrument panel,
CHRONO
Stopwatch – in the on-board computer menu CHRONO,
– on the performance display in the PCM.
You can use the stopwatch to measure any times,
e.g. on the race circuit or on work-related Starting/stopping stopwatch
journeys. Measured lap times can be stored and
evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche All stopwatch displays are started and stopped via
Communication Management (PCM). the on-board computer menu CHRONO.
Tyre pressure function of the on-board Pressure info in Tyre pressure menu
computer
In accordance with physical principles, the air
The tyre pressure function of the on-board pressure changes as the temperature changes.
computer displays the tyre pressures (actual For every 10 °C change in temperature, the tyre
pressure) dependent on temperature in the four pressure increases or decreases by around
wheels. 0.1 bar (1.5 psi).
You can watch the tyre pressure rise as the
Tyre Pressure Monitoring takes this relationship
temperature increases while driving.
between tyre pressure and temperature into
This display is only for information.
account.
û Under no circumstances should the tyre
û Please read the chapter “PRESSURE
pressures be changed based on this display.
INCREASE AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES”
on page 130.
You can read the tyre pressures to be
corrected in this display.
Note
The Tyre pressure menu can only be called up
when the vehicle is stationary.
Note
This menu is displayed only if the tyre pressures
are different for the approved tyre sizes.
û Select partial load or full load and push the This tyre pressure warning appears
operating lever forward. – for approx. 10 seconds when the vehicle is
û Please read the chapter “TYRE PRESSURES stationary and the ignition is switched off or
FOR COLD TYRES (20 °C)” on page 252. – when the ignition is switched on again.
û Make sure that the tyre pressures correspond The warning can be acknowledged when the
to the on-board computer settings. Correct the ignition is switched on.
tyre pressures if necessary.
The tyre pressure warning light on the instrument
panel goes out when the tyre pressure has been
corrected.
Failure
A failure of the oil level display is indicated by
a warning message on the on-board computer.
Units
– Speedometer:
km – km/h,
miles – mph
– Consumption:
l/100 km,
mls/gal (USA),
mpg (UK),
km/l
Display
(Select central line of the on-board
computer)
– Change display
Audio information (set radio station),
Remain. range,
Empty
– Telephone info
When Telephone information is active,
incoming telephone calls are displayed on the
on-board computer.
Note
If the tank is nearly empty and you top up with only
a small quantity of fuel, this cannot be used to
calculate the range on remaining fuel.
Ignition key
not removed
Replace Replace the remote-control battery.
battery in
ignition key
Ignition lock Contact a qualified specialist workshop.*
faulty. Visit
workshop
Ignition lock Contact a qualified specialist workshop.*
faulty; Visit
workshop now
Relieve Relieve the steering lock by moving the steering
steering wheel to the left or right.
Release button
The release button (arrow) in the selector lever
prevents the gear from being changed
unintentionally.
The release button must be pressed when shifting
to position R or P.
¥ Warning!
Danger of injury and damage.
û Do not operate the sliding/lifting roof with the
rocker switch during and after emergency
operation.
Closing the sliding roof 3. Fold down the cover of the sliding/lifting roof
drive at the rear.
1. Carefully unclip both covers A with
Remove the angled Allen key (arrow) from
a screwdriver.
its holder.
If the car is equipped with HomeLink, the
HomeLink buttons must be carefully unclipped 4. Insert the Allen key into the drive spindle.
instead of the covers.
2. Unscrew the two screws B.
Opening the side flaps “F” 3. Insert the Allen key B into the drive spindle
for the left side flap F.
1. Remove ignition key.
Turn the Allen key anti-clockwise (in the
2. Use the screwdriver to remove the plastic direction of the arrow) until the side flap F
cover E from the trim panel from behind. is fully open (until you can feel it stop).
4. Repeat procedure with the right side flap.
Remove the Allen key.
¥ Warning!
Risk of pinching when closing the
convertible-top compartment lid.
û Place your hands on the convertible-top
compartment lid when pushing.
Removing the hardtop 3. Press the red locking button A of the front
locking lever.
1. Open all four side windows. Fully open locking lever B.
2. Pull off the plastic cover of the front hardtop
lock (arrow).
7. Check whether the rear threaded joints on the 10.First push the hardtop fully into the guides
hardtop are loosened (2 turns clockwise). on the windscreen frame.
Then carefully lower the hardtop into the
8. Together with a second person on the other
locking elements at the rear.
side, grasp the hardtop at points E and F.
9. Carefully lift the hardtop up and over the
vehicle from behind.
¥ Warning!
Risk of injury and damage.
û Check that no persons or objects are within the
range of movement of the sliding glass roof
before opening it.
¥ Warning!
Risk of injury and damage.
û Check that no persons or objects are within the
Sliding glass roof range of movement of the sliding glass roof Hinged rear window
before closing it.
Readiness for operation Opening the rear window
– With ignition switched on (engine on or off) or û Pull and hold the button until the sliding glass The sliding glass roof must be closed.
roof is closed and fully raised.
– With door closed and ignition key removed, û Unlock the sliding glass roof by actuating the
but only until door is first opened. pull-button A next to the driver’s seat, or
– The hinged rear window must be closed. û by pressing the button for the rear window on
the remote control.
û Please read the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO
REMOTE CONTROL” on page 13.
û Raise the rear window.
The interior lights come on when the rear window
is unlocked.
Danger of crushing. The rear window is û Before using the emergency operation
automatically pulled into the lock and function, always check whether any fuses are
locked. defective.
û Make sure that your fingers are not under the û Please read the chapter “ELECTRICAL
rear window. SYSTEM” on page 222.
Antifreeze in coolant:
50 % provides protection against freezing
down to –35 °C
60 % provides protection against freezing
down to –50 °C
4. Screw cap on firmly.
¥ Warning!
Brake fluid is toxic and attacks paintwork
and other surfaces.
û Store brake fluid out of the reach of children.
û Take care while topping up brake fluid not to
soil the luggage compartment or items of
luggage.
Example: 911 Carrera/911 Carrera S A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear and
automatic readjustment of the disc brakes is
Checking brake fluid level normal.
If, however, the fluid level falls markedly or below
The reservoir for the hydraulic brake and clutch the minimum mark, the brake system may have
systems is located in the luggage compartment. developed a leak.
1. Open and remove cover flap A. û Have the brake system checked without delay.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
2. Regularly check the brake fluid level at the We recommend that you get a Porsche
transparent expansion tank through the partner to do this work as they have trained
window B. workshop personnel and the necessary parts
The fluid level should always be between the and tools.
minimum and maximum marks.
¥ Caution!
Risk of damage. Decorative film may fade
if it comes into contact with fuel.
û Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
Summer filling
Washer Fluid
Water + concentrated window cleaner in the
The reservoir with blue screw cap is located in the mixture ratio stated on the container.
rear left of the luggage compartment (direction of
travel). Winter filling
Water + antifreeze + concentrated window
Capacity cleaner in the mixture ratio stated on the
container.
û Please read the chapter “CAPACITIES”
û Please observe all instructions on the
on page 253.
concentrated window cleaner or antifreeze
containers.
Risk of accidents. When the engine is û If the fluid level has dropped significantly, have
stationary (e.g. when the car is on tow) or the the cause corrected immediately.
hydraulic system fails, there is no power Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
assisted steering. We recommend that you get a Porsche
Therefore, substantially more force will have partner to do this work as they have trained
to be exerted. workshop personnel and the necessary parts
and tools.
û Exercise great care when on tow.
Maintenance instructions
û Periodically clean the wiper blades with
a window 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.
Tip on driving
û Tyres with a maximum speed rating that is
A- Nominal width in mm G- Rim width in inches
lower than the specified maximum vehicle
B- Cross-section ratio in % H- Rim-flange contour code letter
C- Belt type code letter for radial speed may be mounted only if they bear an I - Symbol for drop-centre rim
D- Rim diameter in inches M+S identification on the tyre sidewall J- Rim diameter in inches
E- Load rating code number (winter tyres). K- Double hump
F- Speed code letter L- Rim offset in mm
Risk of injury. The vehicle may slip off 2. Switch on the hazard warning lights if
the jack. necessary.
û Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when 3. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
jacking up and changing a wheel. away, e.g. by means of wedges under the
wheels on the opposite side.
û Only use the jack to raise the car for wheel This is particularly important on slopes.
changing.
4. Slightly slacken the wheel bolts of the wheel
û Always place the vehicle on stable supports if to be changed.
work has to be carried out under the vehicle.
The car jack is not suitable for this. 5. Lift the vehicle only at the specified jacking
points.
Note 6. Raise the vehicle until the wheel lifts off the
ground.
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,
wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids) are not û Please read the chapter “LIFTING THE For vehicles without PCCB, screw in assembly aid
supplied as standard with the car. Your Porsche VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM,
partner will be pleased to advise you. TROLLEY JACK OR STANDARD JACK” ¥ Caution!
on page 219.
Risk of damage to the brake discs.
7. Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts (see corresponding
û Always screw in the assembly aids when
figure).
changing a wheel.
8. Screw in assembly aids instead of wheel bolts.
9. Remove the remaining wheel bolts. Note on operation
û To remove or fit the spacers:
Please read the chapter “SPACERS 911
CARRERA, 911 CARRERA S” on page 220.
Tyre sealant
The tyre sealant can be used to seal small cuts,
especially in the tyre tread.
Sealing the tyre with tyre sealant is only an
emergency repair so that you can drive to the next
workshop. Tyres repaired with sealant must be
used only over short distances and in
emergencies.
You can find tyre sealant and a compressor with
pressure tester in the tool box in the luggage
compartment.
û Visit a doctor immediately in the event of an A- Filler bottle 13.Connect the compressor to the cigarette
B- Filler hose lighter and inflate the tyre to the prescribed
allergic reaction.
C- Plug of the filler hose tyre pressure.
û If sealant was swallowed, thoroughly rinse D- Valve turner
E- Valve insert
Please read the chapter “TYRE PRESSURES
out the mouth without delay and drink plenty FOR COLD TYRES (20 °C)” on page 252.
F- Tyre valve
of water.
Do not induce vomiting. 14.Screw valve cap onto the tyre valve.
Filling in sealant
See a doctor immediately. 15.Check the tyre pressure after driving for
1.Leave the object that caused the puncture
approx. 10 minutes.
in the tyre.
If the tyre pressure is less than 1.5 bar
2.Remove compressor, sealant and the (22 psi), do not continue driving.
enclosed sticker from the luggage If a value of more than 1.5 bar (22 psi) is
compartment. indicated, correct the pressure to the
prescribed value.
3.Adhere the sticker in the driver’s field of vision.
4.Shake filler bottle A.
Care instructions
After drying, any sealant that emerges can be
peeled off like a film.
û Always observe the safety and operating û Before driving the car onto a lifting platform,
¥ Warning! instructions, which can be found in the ensure that there is sufficient space between
separate operating instructions for the sealant the lifting platform and the vehicle.
Risk of accidents.
and on the compressor. û In order to avoid serious damage, never jack
û Have tyre replaced by a specialist workshop up the vehicle at the engine, transmission or at
as soon as possible. Inform the specialist the axles.
workshop that the tyre contains sealant. Lifting the vehicle with a lifting platform,
trolley jack or standard jack
û Avoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds. û The car must be raised only at the illustrated
û Observe a maximum speed of 80 km/h jacking points.
(50 mph).
¥ Caution!
Removing the spacers
Risk of damage to the wheel housings if the
5 mm spacers are not removed before fitting 1. Please read the chapter “CHANGING
snow chains. A WHEEL” on page 215.
û To permit the fitting of snow chains, have the 2. Unscrew both countersunk screws (M6x16)
5 mm spacers removed on all 4 wheels. on the wheel hub.
3. Remove the spacer.
4. Fasten the brake disc with the short M6x12
countersunk screws,
Part No.: 900.269.047.09.
Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.).
Required scope of parts if the spacers Tightening torque for both wheel bolts:
are removed 130 Nm (96 ftlb.).
Short countersunk screws (M6x12) û For information on the spacers: Please read
Part No.: 900.269.047.09 the chapter “SPACERS 911 CARRERA,
911 CARRERA S” on page 220.
1 set of short wheel bolts
Part No.: 997.361.203.01
Short anti-theft protection devices
Part No.: 996.361.057.01
¥ Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
û Disconnect the negative terminal on the
battery during all work on the electrical
system.
In oddments tray between the front seats Front passenger footwell
Relays
Socket The maximum power consumption
Relays should be checked or changed only by an of the socket is 70 W.
authorised workshop. Electrical accessories should only be connected
to the 12 V socket. Note on operation
The cigarette lighter should not be used for The tyre filling compressor must be connected
electrical accessories (except for the tyre filling to the cigarette lighter.
compressor). The socket and thus the connected electrical
accessories function even if the ignition is
The socket can be located either in the oddments
switched off or the ignition key is removed.
tray or in the front passenger footwell, depending
on vehicle equipment. If the engine is not running and the accessories
are switched on, the vehicle battery will be
û Please observe the maximum power
discharged.
consumption.
Do not operate additional accessories for more
than 5 minutes when the engine is off.
Note
û If a fuse blows repeatedly:
Changing fuses A - Plastic gripper Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
B - Spare fuses We recommend that you get a Porsche
In order to prevent damage to the electrical partner to do this work as they have trained
system due to short circuits and overloads, workshop personnel and the necessary parts
the individual circuits are protected by fuses. and tools.
The fuse box is located in the driver’s footwell.
Note
The engine cannot be started with this method.
û Please read the chapter “JUMP-LEAD
STARTING” on page 231.
Unlocking lids
1. Use the key to unlock the vehicle at the door
lock.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the fuse box.
3. Pull out positive terminal C (red) in the fuse box A - Plastic gripper (yellow) 5. Use the black jump lead to connect the
using the plastic gripper A (yellow). C - Positive terminal (red) negative terminal of the donor battery to the
door arrester D.
4. Use a jump lead to connect the positive
terminal of the spare battery to the positive 6. Press button 2 on the remote control for
terminal A in the fuse box. approx. 2 seconds to unlock the luggage
compartment lid. The alarm system is
Note switched off.
If the vehicle was locked, the alarm horn will sound 7. Disconnect the negative lead first, then the
when the negative lead is connected. positive lead.
8. Push positive terminal C into the fuse box and
fit the plastic fuse box cover.
Additional high beam headlight without cornering light H11, 55W û Always switch off the relevant load when
changing bulbs.
Additional high beam headlight with cornering light H7 LL, 55W
Risk of injury. The Bi-Xenon headlights are
Direction indicator light, side WY5W under high voltage when installed.
Number plate light C5W û Exercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the Bi-Xenon headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the lamp housing.
û Only use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
Note
The headlights may mist up due to temperature
and humidity.
û To ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover
the gap between headlight and body
(e.g. “stone guards” or films).
3. Place socket wrench (tool kit) on the unlocking Dipped beam headlight, high beam
spindle. headlight and additional high beam
The handle of the wrench should point headlight
horizontally to the rear.
Opening the lid of the headlight housing
4. Turn wrench approx. 180° A. The headlight is
unlocked and pushed forward slightly during 1. Unscrew the 4 screws A.
this process. 2. First lift release tab B, then push both release
5. Turn socket wrench back until it is pointing tabs C upwards and take off lid.
vertically downward B and leave in position.
6. The headlight is now unlocked and can be
pulled forward out of the wing.
Changing bulb
1. Unscrew both screws A and take off the
light lens.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
1. Unscrew the plastic nut A and detach side C+B - Lateral/height adjustment
carpeting in the luggage compartment. B - Height adjustment
Note
The data carrier cannot be re-ordered if it is lost
or damaged.
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S,
911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S 911 Targa 4S
Carrera power kit
Engine type MA 102 MA 101 MA 101S
Type Flat engine, liquid-cooled Flat engine, liquid-cooled Flat engine, liquid-cooled
Number of cylinders 6 6 6
Bore 97 mm 102 mm 102 mm
Stroke 81.5 mm 77.5 mm 77.5 mm
Displacement 3,614 cm3 3,800 cm3 3,800 cm3
Engine output as per EU 254 kW (345 bhp) 283 kW (385 bhp) 300 kW (408 hp)
at crankshaft speed 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm 7,300 rpm
Torque as per EU 390 Nm (289 ftlb.) 420 Nm (311 ftlb.) 420 Nm (311 ftlb.)
at crankshaft speed 4,400 rpm 4,400 rpm 4,400–5,800 rpm
Engine oil consumption up to 1.5 l/1,000 km up to 1.5 l/1,000 km up to 1.5 l/1,000 km
Maximum permitted engine speed 7,500 rpm 7,500 rpm 7,500 rpm
911 Carrera manual transmission, Coupé MA 102 15.5 (15.2) 7.4 (7.2) 10.3 (10.1) 242
911 Carrera PDK transmission, Coupé MA 102 14.7 (14.4) 7.0 (7.0) 9.8 (9.6) 230
911 Carrera S manual transmission, Coupé MA 101, MA 101S 15.9 (15.6) 7.6 (7.4) 10.6 (10.4) 250
911 Carrera S PDK transmission, Coupé MA 101, MA 101S 15.3 (15.0) 7.2 (7.3) 10.2 (10.0) 240
911 Carrera manual transmission, Cabriolet MA 102 15.6 (15.3) 7.5 (7.3) 10.4 (10.2) 245
911 Carrera PDK transmission, Cabriolet MA 102 14.9 (14.6) 7.0 (7.1) 9.9 (9.7) 233
911 Carrera S manual transmission, Cabriolet MA 101, MA 101S 16.2 (15.9) 7.7 (7.6) 10.8 (10.6) 254
911 Carrera S PDK transmission, Cabriolet MA 101, MA 101S 15.5 (15.2) 7.3 (7.3) 10.3 (10.1) 242
911 Carrera 4 manual transmission, Coupé MA 102 15.9 (15.6) 7.7 (7.5) 10.6 (10.4) 249
911 Carrera 4 PDK transmission, Coupé MA 102 15.2 (14.8) 7.2 (7.3) 10.1 (9.9) 237
911 Carrera 4S manual transmission, Coupé MA 101, MA 101S 16.5 (16.2) 7.9 (7.9) 11.0 (10.8) 259
911 Carrera 4S PDK transmission, Coupé MA 101, MA 101S 15.8 (15.5) 7.5 (7.4) 10.5 (10.3) 247
911 Carrera 4 manual transmission, Cabriolet MA 102 16.2 (15.7) 7.8 (7.9) 10.8 (10.6) 254
911 Carrera 4 PDK transmission, Cabriolet MA 102 15.5 (15.1) 7.4 (7.4) 10.3 (10.1) 242
911 Carrera 4S manual transmission, Cabriolet MA 101, MA 101S 16.8 (16.5) 8.0 (8.0) 11.2 (11.0) 263
911 Carrera 4S PDK transmission, Cabriolet MA 101, MA 101S 16.1 (15.8) 7.7 (7.6) 10.7 (10.5) 251
911 Targa 4 manual transmission MA 102 15.9 (15.6) 7.7 (7.5) 10.6 (10.4) 249
911 Targa 4 PDK transmission MA 102 15.5 (15.1) 7.4 (7.4) 10.3 (10.1) 242
911 Targa 4S manual transmission MA 101, MA 101S 16.5 (16.2) 7.9 (7.9) 11.0 (10.8) 259
911 Targa 4S PDK transmission MA 101, MA 101S 15.8 (15.8) 7.7 (7.6) 10.7 (10.5) 251
*The fuel consumption data are only used as reference; for the Chinese test data, please refer to
the COC (Certificate of Conformity).
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data 249
Tyres, wheels, tracks 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “91”) and maximum speed code letter (e.g. “Y”) for permitted top speed
are minimum requirements.
When fitting new tyres or changing tyres: Please read the chapter “TYRES AND WHEELS” on page 209.
Tyre and rim sizes The authorisation of tyre and wheel sizes is granted on the basis of extensive testing.
Your Porsche partner will be pleased to advise you about the current approval status.
If you refit your vehicle with tyres and/or wheels not authorised by Porsche, this may have a dangerous effect
on driving stability.
Snow chains Snow chain clearance can only be guaranteed with the tyres marked 1) without spacers.
Can only be mounted on the rear wheels; maximum permissible speed is 50 km/h (30 mph).
Only use Porsche-approved fine-link cross-type or edge chains.
* 911 Carrera S: Summer tyres 19-inch only
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “91”) and maximum speed code letter (e.g. “Y”) for permitted top speed
are minimum requirements.
When fitting new tyres or changing tyres: Please read the chapter “TYRES AND WHEELS” on page 209.
Tyre and rim sizes The authorisation of tyre and wheel sizes is granted on the basis of extensive testing.
Your Porsche partner will be pleased to advise you about the current approval status.
If you refit your vehicle with tyres and/or wheels not authorised by Porsche, this may have a dangerous effect
on driving stability.
Snow chains Snow chain clearance can only be guaranteed with the tyres marked 1) without spacers.
Can only be mounted on the rear wheels; maximum permissible speed is 50 km/h (30 mph).
Only use Porsche-approved fine-link cross-type or edge chains.
* 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S: Summer tyres 19-inch only
19 inch wheels front 2.3 bar (34 psi) 2.5 bar (37 psi)
rear 2.7 bar (40 psi) 3.0 bar (44 psi)
Summer and winter tyres – 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S
Part load Full load
(up to 2 persons (2 or more persons
without luggage) with luggage)
18 inch wheels front 2.3 bar (34 psi) 2.5 bar (37 psi)
rear 2.5 bar (37 psi) 3.0 bar (44 psi)
19 inch wheels front 2.3 bar (34 psi) 2.5 bar (37 psi)
rear 2.5 bar (37 psi) 3.0 bar (44 psi)
These tyre filling pressures apply only to the tyre makes and types approved by Porsche.
û Please read the chapter “TYRES AND WHEELS” on page 209.
û Please read the chapter “TPM TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING” on page 121.
Engine Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 7.5 litres
Please read the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL” on page 188.
Manual transmission with differential approx. 3.0 litres Mobilube PTX Formula A (SAE 75W-90) GL 4.5
PDK transmission wheel set approx. 2.95 litres Mobilube PTX Formula A (SAE 75W-90) GL 4.5
PDK transmission clutch/hydraulic fluid approx. 5.2 litres Pentosin Gear Oil FFL3
Fuel quality The engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel consumption if unleaded premium
fuel with 98 RON/88 MON is used.
If unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON/85 MON are used, the engine’s
knock control automatically adapts the ignition timing.
Power steering approx. 1.27 litres hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S or Pentosin CHF 202
1) The weight data are only used as reference; for the Chinese test data, please refer to the COC (Certificate of Conformity).
2)
Empty weight including 75 kg driver and baggage weight.
3) The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded. Important: If additional accessories are installed, the available load capacity will be correspondingly less.
4) Only
use Roof Transport Systems from the Porsche Tequipment product range for your car or Roof Transport Systems that have been tested and approved
by Porsche.
1) The weight data are only used as reference; for the Chinese test data, please refer to the COC (Certificate of Conformity).
2)
Empty weight including 75 kg driver and baggage weight.
3) The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded. Important: If additional accessories are installed, the available load capacity will be correspondingly less.
4) Only use Roof Transport Systems from the Porsche Tequipment product range for your car or Roof Transport Systems that have been tested and approved
by Porsche.
1) The weight data are only used as reference; for the Chinese test data, please refer to the COC (Certificate of Conformity).
2)
Empty weight including 75 kg driver and baggage weight.
3)
The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded. Important: If additional accessories are installed, the available load capacity will be correspondingly less.
1)
The weight data are only used as reference; for the Chinese test data, please refer to the COC (Certificate of Conformity).
2)
Empty weight including 75 kg driver and baggage weight.
3) The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded. Important: If additional accessories are installed, the usable load will be correspondingly less.
1)
The weight data are only used as reference; for the Chinese test data, please refer to the COC (Certificate of Conformity).
2)
Empty weight including 75 kg driver and baggage weight.
3) The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded. Important: If additional accessories are installed, the available load capacity will be correspondingly less.
Maximum speed 289 km/h (181 mph) 287 km/h (179 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 seconds 4.7 seconds
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport + 4.5 seconds
911 Carrera S Manual transmission PDK transmission Manual transmission PDK transmission
Top speed 302 km/h (189 mph) 300 km/h (187 mph) 307 km/h (191 mph) 305 km/h (190 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 4.7 seconds 4.5 seconds 4.6 seconds 4.4 seconds
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport + 4.3 seconds 4.2 seconds
Top speed 284 km/h (177 mph) 282 km/h (176 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 5.0 seconds 4.8 seconds
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport + 4.6 seconds
911 Carrera 4S Manual transmission PDK transmission Manual transmission PDK transmission
Top speed 297 km/h (186 mph) 295 km/h (184 mph) 302 km/h (189 mph) 300 km/h (187 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 4.7 seconds 4.5 seconds 4.6 seconds 4.4 seconds
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport + 4.3 seconds 4.2 seconds
Driving performance at DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting additional equipment (e.g. special tyres)
Top speed 289 km/h (181 mph) 287 km/h (179 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 5.1 seconds 4.9 seconds
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport + 4.7 seconds
911 Carrera S Manual transmission PDK transmission Manual transmission PDK transmission
Top speed 302 km/h (189 mph) 300 km/h (187 mph) 307 km/h (191 mph) 305 km/h (190 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 seconds 4.7 seconds 4.8 seconds 4.6 seconds
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport + 4.5 seconds 4.4 seconds
Top speed 284 km/h (177 mph) 282 km/h (176 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 5.2 seconds 5.0 seconds
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport + 4.8 seconds
911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S Manual transmission PDK transmission Manual transmission PDK transmission
Top speed 297 km/h (186 mph) 295 km/h (184 mph) 302 km/h (189 mph) 300 km/h (187 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 seconds 4.7 seconds 4.8 seconds 4.6 seconds
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport + 4.5 seconds 4.4 seconds
Driving performance at DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting additional equipment (e.g. special tyres)
264 Index
Bucket seat.................................................. 27 Circulating-air button .....................................87 D
Bulbs Clock Data carrier ............................................... 246
Chart ................................................. 232 Adjusting ............................................101 Daytime driving lights ................................... 64
Replacing ........................................... 232 Selecting time mode ...........................134 Changing bulbs .................................. 240
Setting the time ..................................101 On-board computer ............................ 134
C Clothes hook ................................................74 Defrosting windows ...................................... 87
Clutch ........................................................146 Diagrams .................................................. 262
Cabriolet .................................................... 160
Combination filter........................................197 Dimensions................................................ 261
Closing the convertible top .................. 162
Comfort seat ..........................................25, 26 Dipped beam headlight
Convertible top care............................ 200
Compact disc Switching on and off ............................. 64
Emergency operation
Holder ..................................................75 Direction indicator .................................. 65, 97
of convertible top................................ 163
Compressor .................................................78 Direction indicator light
Hardtop.............................................. 174
Convertible top ...........................................160 Indicator light ....................................... 97
Opening the convertible top ................. 161
Care...................................................200 Switch ................................................. 65
Windstop ............................................ 170
Closing...............................................162 Direction indicator light, front ...................... 240
Capacities, overview ................................... 253
Emergency operation ..........................162 Door mirrors.......................................... 22, 23
Car care .................................................... 199
Opening .............................................161 Adjusting as parking aid ........................ 59
Car telephone............................................... 79
Coolant ........................................................98 Automatic anti-dazzle function ............... 23
Car wash.................................................... 200
Capacities ..........................................253 Heating................................................ 24
Carpet ....................................................... 205
Checking level.....................................187 Door oddments tray ..................................... 18
Catalytic converter...................................... 192 Temperature gauge, warning light ..........98
Central locking ..................................... 15, 223 Doors
Topping up .........................................187
Central warning light ................................... 103 Door oddments tray ............................. 18
Winter driving......................................187
Centre vent, Handles ............................................... 18
Cooling system .............................................98
automatic air-conditioning system .................. 89 Locks .......................................... 18, 201
Cornering light ..............................................64
Changing fuses........................................... 224 Opening from inside ............................. 18
Cornering light, indicator light flashes
Check Engine warning light .......................... 103 Opening from outside ........................... 18
in the event of failure.....................................97
Notes on emission control system........ 192 Windows........................................ 18, 20
Cruise control ...............................................94
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 188 Windows on Cabriolet ......................... 160
Indicator light........................................94
Checking hydraulic fluid............................... 196 Drink can holder........................................... 71
Interrupting cruise control operation .......70
Child Restraint System .................................. 38 Drive-Off Assistant...................................... 147
Resuming the stored speed ...................70
Child restraint system Driver’s Manual .............................................. 1
Storing speed .......................................69
Switching off passenger airbag .............. 40 Driving
Switching off readiness for operation......70
CHRONO stopwatch .................................... 114 Winter ............................................... 153
Switching on readiness for operation ......69
Cigarette lighter............................................ 73 Cupholder ....................................................71
Index 265
Driving off Oil pressure gauge..............................102 Consumption.......................................249
Drive-Off Assistant............................... 147 Oil temperature.....................................94 Fuel can .............................................194
Launch Control ................................... 151 Oils ....................................................253 Level gauge, warning light....................100
Driving performance ........................... 259, 260 Starting ................................................62 Refuelling............................................194
Stopping ..............................................62 Tank...................................................193
E Topping up oil.....................................188 Function buttons, steering wheel ....................34
Engine compartment
Electrical system
Blower ...........................................63, 98 G
Battery............................................... 226
Changing fuses................................... 224 Cleaning, preserving............................202 Garage door opener ......................................83
Lid .......................................................76
Charging the battery ........................... 227 Allocating buttons..................................83
Engine oil pressure .....................................102
Emergency unlocking, Clearing button assignments ..................84
front luggage compartment lid ............. 225 External audio source, AUX............................81 Glove compartment.......................................75
Extra fuel
Jump-lead starting............................... 231 Gong..........................................................107
Fuel can .............................................194
Relays................................................ 222 When speed limit is exceeded ..............107
Sockets ............................................. 222 With driving light switched on .................64
Emergency operation F Ground clearance....................................3, 261
Central locking...................................... 16 Fire extinguisher ...........................................82
Convertible top ................................... 163 First aid kit H
Ignition key........................................... 61 Legal regulations ................................208 Handbrake
Sliding roof......................................... 158 Storage for vehicles Warning light.........................................45
Emergency operation of sliding glass roof .... 182 with four-wheel drive (PTM).....................78 Hand-held transmitter
Emergency unlocking Storage for vehicles Deleting programming ...........................84
Filler flap ............................................ 194 without four-wheel drive (PTM) ................77 HomeLink .............................................83
Lids ................................................... 225 Floor mats..................................................205 Programming a garage door opener .......83
Emission control Fluids and fuels...........................................253 Hardtop......................................................174
Check Engine ..................................... 103 Folding rear seat backrests forward ...............32 Fitting.................................................176
Check Engine warning light .................. 192 Footbrake ..............................................46, 48 Removing ...........................................174
Engine ABS brake system.................................48 Storage ..............................................174
Checking oil level ................................ 131 Test stand ............................................47 Hazard warning lights
Data .................................................. 248 Four-wheel drive Alarm system........................................19
Number.............................................. 247 (Porsche Traction Management).....................54 Switching on/off....................................71
Oil ..................................................... 188 Front windscreen wipers................................66 Unlocking/locking the vehicle .................16
Oil consumption .............................. 8, 248 Fuel Headlight beam adjustment............................65
Oil level gauge .................................... 131 Capacities ..........................................253 Headlights
266 Index
Adding washer fluid ............................. 195 Emergency operation ............................61 Interior lights ............................................... 57
Adjusting ............................................ 242 Removing ignition key, Interior mirror .............................................. 23
Adjusting for left- and PDK transmission................................150 Automatic anti-dazzle function ............... 23
right-hand traffic ................................. 241 Switching ignition on/off ........................60 Intermittent operation switch,
Changing bulbs ................................... 233 Immobiliser...................................................12 windscreen wiper ......................................... 66
Cleaning............................................. 204 Indicator lights ..............................................92 ISOFIX child restraint system......................... 41
Cleaning system ................................... 66 Individual light functions.................................65
Refill quantity, washer fluid................... 253 Instructions
J
Washer system ..................................... 66 Maintenance .......................................186
Jack, raising the vehicle.............................. 219
Heated rear window ...................................... 90 Instrument ....................................................64
Jump-lead starting...................................... 231
Heating ........................................................ 86 Brake warning light..............................103
Adjusting blower speed ......................... 87 Central warning light............................103
Circulating-air mode .............................. 87 Check Engine warning light ..................103 K
Defrosting the windscreen ..................... 87 Clock .................................................101 Keys
Setting temperature .............................. 86 Cooling system temperature gauge ........98 Remote control .................................... 13
Switching air-conditioning Cruise control indicator light ..................94 Replacement keys ................................ 12
compressor on/off................................ 87 Direction indicator .................................97
Engine oil pressure gauge ...................102
High beam headlight L
Indicator light........................................ 97 Engine oil temperature...........................94
Launch Control........................................... 151
Switch.................................................. 64 Fuel gauge .........................................100
Laying up the vehicle .................................. 205
High beam indicator light .......................97
High-pressure cleaning units ........................ 202 Leather care .............................................. 204
Indicator for PDK selector lever
High-pressure cleaning units, Lids ............................................................ 76
position ................................................99
steam cleaners........................................... 199 Emergency unlocking, luggage
Instrument lighting.................................94
Home mode ................................................. 64 compartment lid ................................. 225
Lighting ................................................94
HomeLink, garage door opener ..................... 83 Lifting platform .......................................... 219
On-board computer .............................104
Horn Light
Outside temperature display ................101
Alarm horn ........................................... 19 Flasher ................................................ 97
Speedometer........................................96
Horn button .......................................... 10 Switch ................................................. 64
Tachometer ..........................................97
Horn button Light sensor for instrument lighting................ 94
Trip counter..........................................95
Horn .................................................... 10 Upshift indicator....................................97 Load switch-off .......................................... 223
Warning light, battery/generator...........102 Locking conditions, central locking ................ 15
I Instrument panel Luggage compartment ................................. 76
Identification plate....................................... 247 Indicator lights ......................................92 Emergency unlocking ......................... 225
Ignition lock.................................................. 60 Warning messages..............................136 Unlocking ............................................ 76
Index 267
Vehicles with four-wheel drive (PTM) ....... 78 Minor repairs ......................................208 Operating voice control ...............................104
Vehicles without four-wheel drive (PTM) ... 77 Number plate light ........................................64 Orientation light ............................................57
Luggage compartment lid and engine Changing bulb.....................................240 Outside temperature display ........................101
compartment lid
Warning light ........................................ 76 O P
Luggage rack Odometer.....................................................95 Paint
Load, 911 Carrera 4/4S ..................... 255
Off delay ......................................................64 Care...................................................201
Load, 911 Carrera/S .......................... 254
Oil Data ...................................................247
Notes................................................. 184 Checking level ....................................131 ParkAssist ..............................................58, 59
Roof transport system......................... 184
Consumption ..................................8, 248 Parking
Level gauge........................................131 PDK transmission ................................153
M Pressure gauge ..................................102 Parking Aids .................................................58
Maintenance............................................... 199 Temperature.........................................94 Parking aids..................................................59
Maintenance, instructions ............................ 186 Topping up .........................................188 Parking light .................................................65
Maximum engine speeds ................................. 8 On-board computer Particle filter ...............................................197
Maximum permitted engine speeds Basic settings .....................................133 Passenger compartment monitoring system ...19
Manual transmission............................ 146 Display field ........................................104 PDK transmission........................................148
Running in .............................................. 8 General information .............................134 Drive-Off Assistant ...............................147
Maximum permitted rpm Language versions ..............................133 Driving in winter ..................................153
Technical data .................................... 248 Measuring oil level...............................131 Faults .................................................149
Maximum rpm ............................................ 248 Operating lever ...................................104 Kickdown............................................151
Minor repairs.............................................. 208 Operation ...........................................104 Launch Control....................................151
Mirrors Recalling telephone information ............111 Reduced driving programme ................154
Automatic anti-dazzle function ................ 23 Recalling warning messages ................110 Selector lever emergency release ........243
Door mirrors ........................................ 22 Selecting a radio station ......................120 Selector lever positions .......................150
Heating ................................................ 24 Setting speed limit ..............................107 Shifting gears on the steering wheel .....151
Interior mirror ....................................... 23 Setting the clock.................................134 Sport mode ........................................150
Parking aid ........................................... 59 Starting/stopping stopwatch................114 Warning messages ..............................154
Multi-function steering wheel Switching daytime driving lights Plastic parts, care of ...................................204
Function buttons ................................... 34 on/off ................................................134 Porsche Active Suspension Management
Tyre Pressure Monitoring.....................121 (PASM) .........................................................54
N Tyre pressure warnings .......................127 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......2
On-board literature ..........................................1 Changing a wheel ................................216
Notes on
Opening the front lid......................................76
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Porsche Communication Management Rear lid ........................................................76 S
(PCM)........................................................... 80 Rear spoiler Sealant...................................................... 217
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) .................... 148 Automatic control............................55, 56 Seals, care of ............................................ 204
Drive-Off Assistant............................... 147 Manual control ................................55, 56 Seat
Driving in winter .................................. 153 Rear window wiper Comfort seat ....................................... 26
Faults................................................. 149 Replacing ...........................................198 Heating................................................ 30
Kickdown ........................................... 151 Switching on .........................................67 Memory ............................................... 28
Launch Control ................................... 148 Reduced driving programme, PDK................154 Position ............................................... 25
Reduced driving programme ................ 154 Relays........................................................222 Ventilation............................................ 31
Selector lever emergency release ........ 243 Remaining range .................................105, 135 Seat belts
Selector lever position......................... 150 Remote control .................................13, 14, 84 Cleaning ............................................ 205
Shifting gears on the steering wheel ..... 151 Changing battery.................................230 Fastening............................................. 36
Sport mode ........................................ 150 Synchronisation ....................................14 Height adjustment ................................ 37
Warning messages................................ 99 Replacement keys.........................................12 Warning light........................................ 36
Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) Rims Seat ventilation ............................................ 31
Selector lever position......................... 148 Alloy wheel care ..................................203 Security wheel bolts
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 51 Cleaning in car washes ........................200 Storage for vehicles
Information light .................................... 53 Dimensions 911 Carrera 4/4S, with four-wheel drive (PTM).................... 78
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ............. 54 911 Targa ..........................................251 Storage for vehicles
Power steering Dimensions 911 Carrera/S ..................250 without four-wheel drive (PTM) ............... 77
Capacity............................................. 253 TPM sensors ......................................210 Selector lever position indicator, PDK
Checking hydraulic fluid ....................... 196 Rod antenna .................................................80 transmission .............................................. 149
Power windows............................................. 20 Roller blind .................................................180 Service indicator ........................................ 143
Opening/closing windows ...................... 20 Roller blind for protection Shifting gears
Pressure, tyres........................................... 252 from cold and sun .......................................180 Drive-Off Assistant .............................. 147
PTM (Porsche Traction Management) ............. 54 Roll-over protection, Cabriolet ........................44 Manual transmission ........................... 146
Roof Transport System Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ........... 148
R Load, 911 Carrera 4/4S......................255 Side direction indicator lights,
Load, 911 Carrera/S...........................254 changing bulb ............................................ 239
Racing tyres ................................................... 3
Radiator fans........................................ 63, 187 Roof transport system Side light, front .......................................... 240
Notes.................................................184 Side light, light switch................................... 64
Warning light ........................................ 98
Running in ......................................................8 Side vent, automatic air-conditioning system .. 89
Radio ........................................................... 80
Rain sensor .................................................. 66 Sliding glass roof ............................... 180, 181
Reading light ................................................ 57 Emergency operation ......................... 182
Index 269
Sliding/lifting roof Starting and stopping ....................................62 Technical
Emergency operation .......................... 158 Starting the engine........................................62 Data ...................................................248
Opening/closing ................................. 156 Steering wheel Modifications ..........................................2
Snow chains Adjustment ...........................................32 Telephone ....................................................79
Clearance................................... 250, 251 Lock ....................................................60 Operation at steering wheel....................34
Notes................................................. 212 Multi-function buttons.............................34 Temperature adjustment,
Sockets ..................................................... 222 PDK shift buttons ................................148 automatic air-conditioning system...................86
Spacers, 5 mm .......................................... 220 Steering wheel heating ..................................33 Temperature, engine oil.................................94
Spare Stopwatch..................................................114 Test stand, measurements ................47, 53, 55
Keys .................................................... 12 Storage options ............................................74 Theft protection ............................................18
Speed control......................................... 69, 94 Sun visors ....................................................35 Tightening torque for wheel bolts .................216
Cruise control....................................... 69 Switching off passenger airbag ......................38 Tips for
Switching on......................................... 69 Switching passenger airbag on and off ...........40 Car care .............................................199
Speed limit................................................. 107 Running in...............................................8
Speedometer T Tool kit.................................................78, 208
With analogue display............................ 96 Tools ...........................................................78
Tachometer..................................................97
With digital display ................................ 96 Vehicles with four-wheel drive (PTM) ........78
Tail light .....................................................240
Spoiler Tailpipe care...............................................203 Vehicles without four-wheel drive
Automatic control ................................. 56 (PTM) ...................................................77
Tailpipes ........................................................4
Manual control ...................................... 56 Towing
Tank ..........................................................193
Sport Chrono Plus package Filler flap emergency operation ............194 Functioning of power steering ..............196
CHRONO stopwatch ............................ 114 Notes .................................................243
Opening the filler flap...........................193
Sport mode .......................................... 49 Towing lug
Refuelling ...........................................194
Sport mode Targa.........................................................180 Fitting/removing..................................244
PDK transmission................................ 150 In the tool kit.........................................78
Alarm system .......................................19
Switching on/off ................................... 49 Tow-starting................................................243
Closing the rear window ......................182
Switching PASM on/off.......................... 54 Closing the sliding glass roof ...............181 TPM sensors ..............................................210
Sports bucket seat ....................................... 27 Track .........................................................250
Emergency operation of rear window....182
Sports chassis ........................................... 261 Transmission
Opening the rear window .....................181
Sports exhaust system.................................. 45 Opening the sliding glass roof ..............181 Drive-Off Assistant ...............................146
Sports seat .................................................. 25 Manual transmission ............................146
Opening/closing roller blind
Stability management system (PSM)............... 51 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ....146, 148
for protection from cold and sun ..........180
Stainless steel tailpipes ............................... 203 Rear window not fully closed ................182 Trip counter..................................................95
Starting........................................................ 60 Tyre pressure
Theft protection ....................................18
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Compressor ......................................... 78 V Welcome Home function, off delay................. 64
Plate .................................................. 247 Vanity mirror.................................................35 Wheel........................................................ 220
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) ................... 121 Vehicle Bolts ................................................. 214
Tyre sealant ............................................... 217 Data...................................................246 Changing ................................... 215, 217
Tyres Identification number ...........................246 Security wheel bolt storage for vehicles
Dimensions................................. 250, 251 Laying up ...................................205, 228 with four-wheel drive (PTM).................... 78
Flat .................................................... 217 Laying up your Porsche .......................228 Security wheel bolt storage for vehicles
Inflation pressure ................................ 126 Lifting.................................................219 without four-wheel drive (PTM) ............... 77
Marking.............................................. 213 Maintenance .......................................199 Security wheel bolts ..................... 12, 214
Pressure ............................................ 252 Putting into operation ..........................228 Wheels
Replacing ........................................... 211 Vent, automatic air-conditioning system ..........86 5 mm spacers ................................... 212
Sealant ........................................ 78, 217 Ventilation ....................................................86 Alloy wheel care ................................. 203
Tread................................................. 210 Voice control, button ...................................104 Balancing........................................... 210
Tyre damage ...................................... 209 Voice control, PCM .....................................104 Car wash ........................................... 200
Valves ................................................ 211 Dimensions ................................ 250, 251
Tyres and tyre care..................................... 209 Inscription.......................................... 213
W Load and speed ................................. 209
Warning lights...............................................92
U Marking ............................................. 213
Warning messages......................................136 Replacing .......................................... 211
Undersealing ...................................... 192, 203 Warning triangle
Snow chains ...................................... 212
Upshift indicator ........................................... 97 Regulations for journeys abroad ...........208
USB interface ............................................... 81 Storage ............................................. 210
Vehicles with four-wheel drive (PTM)........78 Tightening torque ............................... 214
Vehicles without four-wheel drive (PTM) ...77
TPM sensors...................................... 210
Washer fluid ...............................................253
Tread ................................................ 210
Warning message ...............................195 Tyre damage ..................................... 209
Washer nozzles.............................................66
Tyre inflation pressure ........................ 252
Washer system, windscreen wipers ................66
Tyre pressure .................................... 209
Washing the vehicle.....................................199 Valves ............................................... 211
Weights
Wheel alignment ................................. 211
911 Carrera 4/4S Cabriolet.................257
Wheel bolts........................................ 214
911 Carrera 4/4S Coupé ....................255 Winter tyres ....................................... 212
911 Carrera/S Cabriolet......................256
911 Carrera/S Coupé .........................254
911 Targa ..........................................258
Index 271
Windows .............................................. 20, 202
Adding washer fluid ............................. 195
Concentrated window cleaner .............. 195
Defrosting the windscreen ..................... 87
Opening/closing side windows ............... 20
Washer nozzles ............................ 66, 195
Washer system ............................. 66, 253
Windscreen wiper/washer stalk.............. 66
Windscreen wiper/washer stalk...................... 66
Windscreen wipers........................................ 66
Front.................................................... 66
Rear .................................................... 67
Replacing ........................................... 198
Windstop.................................................... 170
Winter driving
Battery............................................... 227
Jump-lead starting............................... 231
Locks ................................................ 201
Seals ................................................. 204
Snow chain clearance
911 Carrera 4/4S, 911 Targa ............. 251
Snow chain clearance
911 Carrera/S.................................... 250
Snow chains, notes on ........................ 212
Tyre sizes
911 Carrera 4/4S, 911 Targa ............. 251
Tyre sizes
911 Carrera/S.................................... 250
Washer fluid ....................................... 195
Winter tyres........................................ 212
Wipe interval................................................. 66
Wiper blades .............................................. 203
Changing............................................ 198
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