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Page 1: ...rsche AG Porsche the Porsche crest Carrera Targa Boxster Tiptronic and Tequipment are regis tered trademarks and the distinctiveshapes of Porsche automobilesare trademarks of Dr Ing h c F Porsche AG Allrights reserved Printed in Germany ...

Page 2: ...ddition to notifying Porsche Cars North America Inc Porsche Cars N A J If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer or Porsche Cars N A To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto...

Page 3: ... of safe and pleasurable driving in your Porsche Important For your own protection and longer service life of your car please heed all operating instructions and special warnings These special warnings use the safety alert symbol followed by the words Danger Warning and Caution These special warnings contain important mes sages regarding your safety and or the potential for damage to your Porsche ...

Page 4: ...hanol or ether such as MTBE Under normal conditions the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met We recommend however to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle Deterioration of driveability and performance Substanti...

Page 5: ...si 3 0 bar overpressure Spare wheel 911 Carrera Targa Front and rear 60 psi 4 2 bar overpressure Collapsible spare wheel 911 Carrera 4 Carrera 4S Front and rear 36 psi 2 5 bar overpressure These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires Wheels sections of this manual and follow the recommendations c...

Page 6: ...s or other repro ductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Production The manufacture of Porsche vehicles in a fac tory adjacent to a residential area requires more than mere compliance with all laws and regula tions Whe...

Page 7: ...se recycling is ever necessary we take the following precautionary measures Identification of all materials Use of recyclable materials Reusable components designed for simple removal These reasons result in a further increase in the recycling rate which is currently 80 per cent Emission control is built in Innovative engine technology combines high en gine performance and environmental compati bi...

Page 8: ...e sta tionary 8 Portable Fuel Containers Danger Portable fuel containers full or partially empty may leak causing an explosion or result in fire in case of an accident Never carry additional fuel in portable con tainers in your vehicle Engine Exhaust Danger Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled Engine exhaust fumes have many compo nents which you can smell They also con tain carbon monoxide CO wh...

Page 9: ...Controls Instruments 11 126 Shifting Gear 127 134 Mobile Roofs 135 166 Maintenance Car Care 167 193 Practical Tips Emergency Service 195 239 Vehicle Identification Technical Data 241 258 Index 259 263 9 ...

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Page 11: ...rive 60 61 Dashboard controls and instruments 62 109 Controls Instruments Ignition starter switch 64 65 Starting and stopping the engine 66 67 Instrument panel 68 97 On board computer 82 97 Emergency flasher switch 99 Light switch automatic headlight beam adjustment 100 Turn signals headlight dimmer flasher lever 101 Windshield wiper washer lever rain sensor 102 103 Automatic speed control 104 105...

Page 12: ...it a habit to have engine oil checked with every fuel filling I Check all fluid levels such as windshield washer and brake fluid levels I Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and cranks the engine properly I Check all doors and lids for proper operation and latch them properly I Check and if necessary replace worn or cracked wiper blades I See that all windows are clear and unob structed I ...

Page 13: ...v ing conditions warrant it I Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you depending on traffic road and weather conditions I Reduce speed at night and during inclement weather Driving in wet weather requires caution and reduced speeds particularly on roads with standing water as the handling charac teristics of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydroplaning of the tires I Always ...

Page 14: ...or racing events sports driving schools etc during the first 2 000 miles 3 000 kilometers There may be a slight stiffness in the steering gear shifting or other controls during the break in period which will gradually disappear Break in brake pads New brake pads and discs have to be broken in and therefore only attain optimal friction when the car has covered several hundred miles orkm The slightl...

Page 15: ...ggle switches for Tiptronic 7 Emergency flasher switch 8 Horn 9 Glove compartment 10 Parking brake 11 Diagnostic socket 12 Switch for retractable spoiler 13 Operating lever for on board computer 14 Luggage compartment lid release 15 Seat adjustment 16 Rear lid Targa 17 Steering wheel adjustment 18 Engine compartment lid release Controls Instruments 15 ...

Page 16: ...e I Lock the doors with the key or with the remote control 16 Controls Instruments Warning Risk of a serious accident The steering column will lock when you remove the key while you are driving or as the car is rolling to a stop You will not be able to steer the car I Never remove the key from the steering lock while you are driving To protect your vehicle and your pos sessions from theft you shou...

Page 17: ...ost the key codes can be disabled by an authorized Porsche dealer All the remaining car keys are required for this purpose Disabling the code ensures that the car can be started only using authorized keys Note Please note that the other locks can still be op ened with the disabled key Immobilizer There is a transponder an electronic compo nent in the key grip containing a stored code When the igni...

Page 18: ... lid button 3 Rear lid rear window button 4 Light emitting diode B Spare key Unlocking luggage compartment lid or rear lid Targa Luggage compartment lid Press button 2 for approx two seconds Rear lid Targa Press button 3 for approx two seconds If the vehicle was locked it is unlocked simul taneously with the luggage compartment rear lid In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and door mirror ...

Page 19: ...ndby function switches off after 5 days If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the remote control within five days the remote con trol standby function is switched off to prevent discharging of the vehicle battery 1 In this case unlock the driver s door with the key at the door lock Leave the door closed in order to prevent the alarm system from being triggered 2 Press button 1 on the remo...

Page 20: ...herefore you should pull the door handle slowly so that the door window can be lowered before the door is opened 20 Controls Instruments Opening unlocked doors from outside I Slowly pull door handle A Doors I Slowly pull door handle B Opening locked doors from inside I Slowly pull door handle B twice Also refer to the chapter Locking conditions Door storage tray Always keep the door storage tray C...

Page 21: ...lock the vehicle Passenger s door Luggage compartment lid Engine compartment lid Rear lid Targa Storage tray Glove compartment Note Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door lock and opening the door may activate the alarm system within 10 seconds Automatic relocking If the car is unlocked by remote control and none of the car doors is opened within approx 60 seconds automatic relocking t...

Page 22: ... the remote control is used for unlocking or locking a response is provided by the emer gency flasher Unlocking single flash Locking double flash Locking twice continuous illumination for ap prox 2 seconds and short alarm horn signal 22 Emergency operation opening Central locking switch The central locking switch on the dashboard lets you lock and unlock both doors electrically Note If the doors a...

Page 23: ...ote Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with the central locking button or opened by pulling on the inside door handle twice A Warning In an emergency situation where you need to exit the car through an automatically locked door remember the following pro cedure to open the door Unlock the doors by pressing the central lock ing button or pull the inside door handle twice to open the door Fa...

Page 24: ...n seconds it emits double flashes then not all alarm contacts are closed Additionally a brief horn signal sounds When the doors are unlocked the alarm system and infrared passenger compartment monitoring system are switched off and the light emitting diode goes off When the alarm is armed the following areas are monitored Doors Luggage compartment lid Engine compartment lid Convertible top lock Ca...

Page 25: ... The doors are locked but can be opened from the inside 1 Pull inner door handle once to unlock door lock 2 Pull inner door handle again to open door Note Inform any person remaining in the car that the alarm system will be triggered if the door is op ened Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a defect in the central locking or alarm system Have the defect remedied at an a...

Page 26: ... in ignition key position 1 or with door closed and ignition key withdrawn only until first opening of the door Note Cabriolet The rear side windows cannot be closed when the convertible top is open Opening windows Opening with the rocker switch in the center console I Press rocker switch until the window has reached the desired position I One touch operation door windows only Press rocker switch ...

Page 27: ... with its full closing force Anti crushing protection is disabled I Once the anti crushing protection acts to stop the window and opens it slightly do not press the rocker switch again within 10 seconds without checking to make sure that nothing is blocking the path of the window The window will close with full closing force One touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds after blockage of a side w...

Page 28: ... hinged and can be folded flat against the car to prevent damage in the tight parking areas Adjusting 1 Select driver s side or passenger s side with rocker switch A 2 Move the door mirror glasses in the appropri ate direction using the control switch B If the electrical adjustment facility fails t Adjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face Automatically swivelling down mirror glass on the passe...

Page 29: ...not be restricted e g by stickers on the windscreen Switching off the automatic anti glare operation I Press switch B Light emitting diode C goes out Switching on the automatic anti glare operation I Press switch B Light emitting diode C lights up Warning Risk of injury Electrolyte fluid can emerge from a broken mirror glass This fluid irritates the skin and eyes I If the electrolyte fluid should ...

Page 30: ...en the ignition is on 30 Controls Instruments Switching on r I Rear Window Defogger Door Mirror Heating After about 12 minutes the heater switches off automatically The heater can be switched back on again by a further press on the switch Switching off I Press the indicator light in the rocker switch ...

Page 31: ...vered by a lid Warning Risk of injury or risk of damage to mirror lid and convertible top I Keep the lid closed while driving and when closing the convertible top Coupe Cabriolet The vanity mirror illumination is switched on automatically when the cover is opened arrow Targa The vanity mirror illumination is switched on automatically when the sliding cover is opened arrow The illumination is switc...

Page 32: ...er or pas senger backrests excessively reclined see Seatposition 32 Controls Instruments Seat position A correct sitting position is important for safe and fatigue free driving We recommend the following procedure for adjusting the driver s seat to suit individual requirements 1 Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough headroom and a good overview of the vehicle 2 Adjust the seat until with ...

Page 33: ...ustment D Backrest angle adjustment E Lumbar support pelvis and spinal column support To permit a relaxed sitting posture the backrest curvature is steplessly adjustable in vertical and horizontal directions for individual pelvis and spi nal column support Press the switch in the direction indicated by the arrows until the desired backrest curva ture is reached Seat backrest Folding forward Pull u...

Page 34: ...u wish for the passenger s mirror to swi vel down as a parking aid when reversing reverse gear must be engaged when the seat position is stored 3 Keep memory button M depressed and addi tionally press one of the person buttons 1 or 2 The individual setting is now stored under the desired person button Recallingseat position 1 Switchthe ignition on or open the driver s door 2 Press person button un...

Page 35: ...s the button beside the memory button The individual setting is now assigned to this remote control andto the button Recalling seat position Unlock the locked vehicle or luggage com partment with the remote control The stored seat position is set automatically The seat position assigned to a remote control can also be recalled with the button if the corresponding key was used to unlock the ve hicl...

Page 36: ...s Instruments Switching on High heating power Press the rocker switch symbol Indicator light glows red Low heating power Press the rocker switch symbol again Indicator light glows orange The heating power changes whenever the rocker switch is operated Switching off Press the indicator light in the rocker switch ...

Page 37: ...p installed Steering Wheel Adjustment A Warning Risk of accident The steering wheel may move further than desired if you attempt to adjust it while driving You may lose control of the vehicle I Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Longitudinal adjustment 1 Push locking lever downwards 2 Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen back rest angle and seat position by moving the steering wheel...

Page 38: ...nts should never share the same belt at the same time Care and maintenance t Keep belt buckles free of any obstruction that may prevent a secure locking t Belts that have been subjected to excessive stretch forces in an accident must be in spected or replaced to ensure their continued effectiveness in restraining you The same applies to belt tensioner systems which have been triggered In addition ...

Page 39: ...r upper body movement t Assume a comfortable sitting position The shoulder belt should always rest on your upper body The shoulder belt should never be worn behind your back or under your arm t To fasten grasp belt and pull the belt in a continuous slow motion across your chest and lap t Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side of seat Push down until it securely locks with an audible click ...

Page 40: ...ows you to se curely fasten the child restraint system in place so that inadvertent movements will not occur Activating the automatic locking retractor 1 Pull the safety belt retractor completely out At this point the locking mechanism is acti vated 2 Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle and make certain that it is properly latched 3 Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on t...

Page 41: ...orized Porsche dealer The tether strap can be moved to the other an chor point if required Warning Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by cor rectly fitted child restraints Under no cir cumstances are they to be used for adults safety belts or harnesses Such use could result in serious personal injury or death I Do not misuse the child restraint anchorages...

Page 42: ... tions on installation and use Infants and small children should never be held on the lap nor should they share a safety belt with another occupant while the ve hicle is in motion Children too big for child restraint systems should use regular safety belts A shoulder belt can be used providing it does not cross the face or the neck of the child For maximum safety and protection we rec ommend that ...

Page 43: ...ystem in the passenger seat the passenger airbags must be deacti vated Example Rearward facing child restraint system In order to deactivate the passenger s air bags the belt tongue of the child s seat must always be inserted in the buckle A in front of the passenger seat When the ignition is switched on deactivation of the airbags is indicated by the airbag warning light flashing for 60 seconds D...

Page 44: ...icient force In the event of a side impact of corresponding force the side airbag on the impact side is trig gered The inflation process generates the amount of gas required to fill the airbags at the necessary pressure in fractions of a second Airbags protect the face and upper body whilst simultaneously damping the motion of the driver and passenger in the impact direction in the event of a fron...

Page 45: ...s functioning properly Illumination of the airbag warning light during travel or repeated illumination longer than 5 seconds after the ignition circuit is turned on Illumination fails to light up during ignition cir cuit activation If the airbags on the passenger s side are switched off by the child restraint system or if an installed child restraint system is detected when the ignition is switche...

Page 46: ...k of death or serious injury I Do not block area of supplemental safety bars with objects In the event of a deployment event such ob jects could potentially prevent such deploy ment from occuring or such objects could impact the car occupants at high speed I Do not tamper with or work on wiring and or components of Rollover Protection System I All work regarding this system must be car ried out by...

Page 47: ...riggered with the convertible top open If the convertible top is closed or the hardtop is fitted have this work performed by an authorized Porsche dealer 1 Take lever A of the wheel bolt wrench out of the tool kit 2 Press locking lever B using lever A in the direction indicated by the arrow and maintain the force on the lever 3 Push the supplemental safety bar around half way down and pull out lev...

Page 48: ...asound sensors in the rear bumper measure the distance to the closest obstacle Range middle sensors around 50 in 150 cm Range outer sensors around 24 in 50 cm Obstacles cannot be detected in the blind sen sor area e g near the ground Note The sensors must always be kept free of dust ice and snow in order to ensure that they are fully functional CO 0 CO t I Caution To avoid damaging the sensors I M...

Page 49: ...ice After reverse gear has been selected the short signal tone is followed by a continuous tone with a much lower pitch This indicates a general system fault Please have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer A Control switch for door mirror adjustment Swivelling down mirror glass on the passenger s side On vehicles with seat memory you can activate an additional parking aid Activating...

Page 50: ...the automatic control fails I Stop the car at a safe place and extend the rear spoiler manually by pressing the spoiler rocker switch A A Danger Risk of an accident The spoiler affects movement of air around the vehicle and is used to maintain aerody namic stability as vehicle speeds increase If the spoiler does not extend automatically due to mechanical malfunction driving sta bility will be adve...

Page 51: ...pper half of rocker switch A briefly The spoiler extends to its final position Retraction I Press and hold lower half of rocker switch A until the rear spoiler has reached its final posi tion Fixed rear spoiler A Caution Risk of damage to rear spoiler I Please consult the operator before using auto matic car washes I Do not push the vehicle by the spoiler Front spoiler side member panels A Caution...

Page 52: ...c tion of the clutch See your Porsche dealer for correction 52 Controls Instruments Parking Brake Parking brake force is mechanically transferred to the rear wheels by means of cables I Use the parking brake only after the vehicle has come to a full stop Setting the parking brake I Pull the lever all the way up see arrow With the ignition on the parking brake warn ing lights in the instrument pane...

Page 53: ...st iron they will unavoidably start to cor rode if your car is parked for an extended period The brakes will tend to rub as the re sult The nature extent and effects of corrosion de pend on the amount of time the vehicle was parked whether granular or liquid road salt was spread and whether grease dissolving agents were used in car washes If the braking comfort is noticeably impaired we recommend ...

Page 54: ...ke pedal could increase the stopping distance I Always check the movement of the brake pedal before driving and make sure that it is not obstructed by a floor mat or any other object I Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding into positions that could interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you floor mats of the correct size including a se...

Page 55: ...he inter vals recommended in your Maintenance Booklet 8 Warning light USA Warning light Canada If the lights in the instrument panel and on board computer stay on when the engine is running or come on while driving the brake pads are worn excessively t Do not continue to operate the vehicle Have your authorized Porsche dealer inspect or replace the brake pads Brake pads Wear on the brake pads and ...

Page 56: ...tional brake system is in the area of maintaining directional control and maneuvera bility of the car in emergency situations during normal driving including panic braking in turns A Warning The increased control that is provided should not induce you to take greater risks with your safety The limits dictated by the laws of physics cannot be overcome even with ABS The risk of accidents due to inap...

Page 57: ...nditions The functional readiness of all the main electrical components of the ABS is checked by an elec tronic monitoring system both before and while you drive 8 Warning light USA Warning light Canada When the ignition is switched on the ABS warn ing light will light up while the system is elec tronically interrogated and goes out when the engine is started if the check is not yet com plete If t...

Page 58: ...ged automatically every time you start the engine Function Sensors at the wheels brakes steering system and engine continuously measure Driving speed Direction of travel Lateral acceleration Rate of turn about the vehicle s vertical axis The PSM uses these values to determine the direction of travel desired by the driver PSM intervenes and corrects the course if the vehicle s actual direction devi...

Page 59: ...er switch PSM is switched on after a brief delay e Infonnation light The PSM information light in the instrument panel lights up for a lamp check when the ig nition is switched on The light indicates PSM intervention even when PSM is switched off brake regulation in the event of one sided wheel spin 4D Warning light The warning light in the instrument panel lights up in combination with the indica...

Page 60: ...of accidents due to inappropriate speed cannot be reduced even by four wheel drive The driver bears the responsibility for all driving maneuvers I Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions I Obey all traffic laws Dynamometer testing procedure Some U S states and Canadian provinces con duct emissions inspection maintenance testing involving the use of two wheel dynamome...

Page 61: ...ds Testing speed 4 7 mph 7 5 km h Test duration 20 seconds Handbrake tests Handbrake tests on the roller test stand must be performed only with the ignition switched off Balancing wheels on the vehicle During finish balancing of the wheels the vehicle must be hoisted and the wheels able to rotate freely Towing Refer to the chapter Towing Controls Instruments 61 ...

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Page 63: ... heating ventilation air conditioning 14 Rocker switches for central locking rear window and door mirror heating rear window wiper convertible top operation 15 Speaker 16 Light switch 17 Toggle switches for Tiptronic 18 Operating lever for on board computer 19 Locking lever for steering wheel adjustment 20 Operating lever for automatic speed control 21 Wipe interval control rain sensor sensitivity...

Page 64: ...ill engage I Tiptronic Move the selector lever to P or N Switch position 0 The ignition key can be withdrawn in this posi tion only Tiptronic models The ignition key can be withdrawn only when the selector lever is in the P position The steering is locked when the key is with drawn I Engage the steering lock by moving the steer ing wheel to the left or right Turn the steering wheel to the locking ...

Page 65: ...e engine does not start at the first time or stalls at any time the key must be returned to position O When the engine is running the warning lights should go off If a light does not go off take appropriate action as indicated in this manual Switching engine off I Turn the ignition key from position 1 to posi tion O A Warning Risk of an accident The steering wheel will lock and will cause loss of ...

Page 66: ... of cranking Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the starter again Do not let the engine idle to warm up When starting the engine be ready to drive immediately Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid engine speeds above 4 200 rpm during the first 5 minutes Danger Engine exhaust fumes have many compo nents which you can smell They also con tain carbon monoxide CO which is a co lorless and odor...

Page 67: ...wer radiator fan The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of the car The engine compartment blower is mounted on the engine compartment lid Warning Risk of injury After the engine is switched off the engine compartment and coolant temperatures are monitored for approx 20 minutes During this period and depending on tem perature the engine compartment blower and radiator fans may continue to ...

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Page 69: ...ility Management PSM Information light 59 D Porsche Stability Management PSM Warning light 59 E ABS warning light 57 F Brake fluid level Brake distribution warning light 54 174 G Parking brake warning light 53 H Brake pad wear warning light 55 I Engine oil pressure warning light 80 K Battery warning light 72 L Safety belt warning light 39 M Airbag warning light 45 N Retractable rear spoiler warnin...

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Page 71: ...bility Management PSM Information light 59 D Porsche Stability Management PSM Warning light 59 E ABS warning light 57 F Brake fluid level Brake distribution warning light 54 174 G Parking brake warning light 53 H Brake pad wear warning light 55 I Engine oil pressure warning light 80 K Battery warning light 72 L Safety belt warning light 39 M Airbag warning light 45 N Retractable rear spoiler warni...

Page 72: ...ights in the instrument panel and on board computer comes on while the engine is running or while driving t Stop the car in a safe place and stop the en gine Possible causes Defect in the battery charging system Broken drive belt Warning Risk of an accident and risk of engine dam age A broken drive belt means there is no power assistance to the steering more ef fort is required to steer and coolan...

Page 73: ...ment button A in the appropriate direction and hold it until the desired bright ness has been reached The chosen level of brightness is indicated by a bar display in the display field of the on board computer Trip Odometer Warning Risk of an accident personal injury and loss of control Do not reach through the steering wheel spokes while driving Resetting to zero Press adjustment button A for appr...

Page 74: ...nt button A to change the units of the distance and speed displays in the on board computer and digital tachometer 74 Controls Instruments A Warning Risk of an accident personal injury and loss of control t Do not reach through the steering wheel spokes while driving Switching between units t With the ignition on hold adjustment button A turned to the left for approx 5 seconds Note The units of th...

Page 75: ...ops below 1500 rpm A Caution To avoid severe engine damage I Always observe the engine rpm before down shifting to a lower gear so you do not ex ceed the maximum engine rpm Turn Signal Indicator Light Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals Left arrow left turn signals Right arrow right turn signals I If the frequency of the display becomes no ticeably faster check the operation of the turn s...

Page 76: ... passages in front end of car for obstructions Check coolant level If necessary add coolant and have fault reme died at an authorized Porsche dealer Follow the warnings and instructions in the Coolant level chapter Note To prevent excessive temperatures the cooling air passages must not be restricted by cover ings e g films stone guards If the coolant level is too low the warning light flashes Add...

Page 77: ...he selector lever is between two posi tions The selector lever position in the instrument cluster flashes and the warning selector lever not engaged appears on the display of the on board computer Engage the selector lever correctly Ifthere is a fault in the transmission 4th gear flashes on the display The warning Tiptronic emergency run appears in the on board computer Also refer to Emergency pro...

Page 78: ...ghts up if less than approx 2 6 U S gallons 10 litres of fuel re mains in the tank or the range on remaining fuel falls below approx 30 miles 50 km Additionally a warning is displayed in the on board computer Fill up at the next opportunity A Caution To prevent damage to the emission control system and engine Never drive the tank completely out of fuel Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning...

Page 79: ... in the appropriate direction to right increase hours figure to left decrease hours figure Adjustment in hours turn button briefly Fast adjustment display cycles turn and hold button Setting minutes I Press adjustment button again Minutes display flashes I Set by rotating as in hours mode Leaving adjustment mode Automatically after one minute or I Press adjustment button again When adjustment mode...

Page 80: ...ning light in the instrument panel lights up when ignition is switched on and must go out when engine is running If the warning lights in the instrument panel and in the on board computer come on with the engine running or while driving Immediately stop in a suitable place Switch off the engine Check oil level Follow the warnings and instructions in the Engine oil level and On board com puter chap...

Page 81: ...stem service or an improperly fastened tank cap or refuelling with engine running Although the vehicle is usually driveable and will not require towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible Caution If the Check engine light in the instrument panel is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Prolonged driving with the Check engine light on could cause dama...

Page 82: ...e functional principle and help you to navigate through the menu structure You can restore the factory default settings at any time by using the SET menu Operating lever The on board computer is operated with the lower left lever on the steering column Selecting functions of the on board computer I Pushlever up 1 or down 2 Confirming selection Enter I Pushlever forward 3 Moving back one or several...

Page 83: ...h Average consumption 0mpg Range on remaining fuel mi a Navigation information if activated in the SET menu Canada vehicles The units in the on board computer are dis played in kilometers liters and C The values Trip odometer Average speed and Average consumption can be reset to zero using the BC menu Note Pulling the operating lever to the rear 4 takes you directly from a value which can be reset...

Page 84: ... Controls Instruments Option 1 Accept current speed Push operating lever forward The acoustic warning signal is activated for the current speed Display I I Option 2 Preset speed Select LIMIT activated with the operating lever 0 not activated I I activated Press the operating lever forward if the not activated display appears Use the operating lever to select mph or mph Push operating lever forward...

Page 85: ...HECK with the operating lever I Push operating lever forward Any existing warning messages can be called using the operating lever You also can call warning messages which were acknowledged during the journey only until the next time the ignition is switched on I Push operating lever forward I I I Controls Instruments 85 ...

Page 86: ... not start the engine The engine oil level measurement display appears in the on board computer I Allow waiting time to elapse Once the measurement has been completed you can read off the engine oil level on the seg ment display If the oil level has fallen below the min mark the segment below the min mark flashes The difference between the min and max marks on the segment display is approx 1 25 li...

Page 87: ...I Push operating lever forward I Push operating lever forward I Push operating lever forward Measurement is started Info The Info function allows you to call the pre requisites for oil level measurement I I I Controls Instruments 87 Initiating measurement I Select Oil with the oDeratim lever ...

Page 88: ...sh operating lever forward Example Resetting average consumption Select BC with the operating lever Push operating lever forward 88 Controls Instruments Select 0mpg with the operating lever Push operating lever forward Push operating lever forward The average consumption is reset to 0mpg ...

Page 89: ...er Reset average consumption Reset average speed Speedometer km mls Change over between kilometres and miles Display Individual combination of upper and central lines of the on board computer Changing top display Total mileage Trip counter Audio information set radio station Outside temperature Range on remaining fuel Average speed Average consumption Changing central display Total mileage Trip co...

Page 90: ...ic setting of the on board computer Language Select language version Consumption Select unit for fuel consumption 1 100 km mis gal USA mpg UK km l Pushoperating lever forward Display is switched off Switching on board computer display on again Temperature Select unit for temperature C of Push operating lever in any direction 12 24h mode Select time mode 12h small squares on the left side of the ti...

Page 91: ...and you add only a small quantity of fuel this cannot be used to calculate the range on remaining fuel Average consumption and average speed The displayed values are based on the distance travelled since the last reset to zero You can set the starting time for a measurement before or during the trip Switching the ignition off does not reset the measurements Values can thus be collected over long p...

Page 92: ...to the corresponding chapters in the Owner s Manual Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met Therefore check all fluid levels regularly in particular always check the engine oil level before refuelling Instrument panel 0 USA 8 Canada 0 e b Meaning measure Driver and passengers must fasten their safetybelts Handbrake not released Close luggage compartment lid engine...

Page 93: ...ed Adjust your speed if necessary Canada Fuellevel gauge IJ1 Considerrangeon Refuel at the next opportunity warninglight remainingfuel 0 ii1 Engine oil Stop immediately at a suitable place pressure measure oil level with the on board computer too low and if necessary add engine oil Temperature II Engine Switch engine off and let it cool gauge warning temperature Check coolant level and if necessar...

Page 94: ...orsche dealer Have fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Stop in a safe place and switch the engine off Do not continue driving Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Oil pressure indicator is faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Coolant temperature gauge is faulty Have the fault remedied at...

Page 95: ...n ASS failure Meaning measure Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Porsche dealer without delay Stop immediately in a suitable place Do not continue driving Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Stop immediately in a suitable place Do not continue driving Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Contr...

Page 96: ...c could be faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Driving stability is impaired Adjust your driving style Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Selector lever could be between two positions Engage the selector lever correctly Have the fault remed...

Page 97: ...easure Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Fully open or close the convertible top Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Acknowledging warning messages Warning messages can be erased from the on board computer display I Push operating lever of on board computer forward You can recall erased warning messages in the CHECK menu Controls Instruments 97 ...

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Page 99: ... repairs move the car well off the road Switch on the emergency flasher and mark the car with road flares or other warning de vices I Do not remain in the car Someone approach ing from the rear may not realize your vehicle is stopped and cause a collision Danger of fire I Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass brush fuel spill or...

Page 100: ... lights are lit on the selected side If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is opened while the lights not the parking light lefVright are on a gong warns of possible bat tery discharge Insome countries differences are possible due to provisions of law Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment Vehicles with Bi Xenon headlights feature automatic headlight beam adjustment When the ignition is switc...

Page 101: ...straightened out after completing a turn Lane changer To indicate your intention when changing lanes on the freeway slightly lift or depress the lever to the resistance point The lever will return to the OFF position when released If the frequency of the display becomes no ticeable faster check the operation of the turn signal bulbs Headlight flasher With ignition on or off To flash the headlights...

Page 102: ...rmittent or sensor operation I Do not operate the headlight washer in car washes I Do not operate headlight washer when it is frozen 0 Windshield wipers off 1 Windshield wipers slow 2 Windshield wipers fast 3 Intermittent operation 4 Windshield washer system Sprays while the lever is pulled towards the steering wheel in the first position When the lever is released a few drying wipes are executed ...

Page 103: ...er lever in position 3 Switching rain sensor off Move wiper lever in position O Note The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper lever is already in position 3 when the igni tion is switched on To switch the rain sensor on Move wiper lever to position 0 andthen back to position 3 or Operate windshield washer system or Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor with the thumb wheel Switch on i...

Page 104: ... all local and national speed limits Switch automatic speed control readiness on I Press button A on the automatic speed control lever This green indicator light in the t speedometer now indicates readiness Hold and store speed I Bring the car to the desired speed with the accelerator I Then push operating lever forward 1 briefly Accelerating e g to overtake I Increase speed as usual with the acce...

Page 105: ...t speed is exceeded by more than 16 mph 25 km h for longer than 20 sec onds if the actual speed falls to 6 mph 10 kmjh below the set vehicle speed for longer than 5 seconds upward slopes Resuming the stored speed I Press operating lever briefly down 2 The stored speed should only be called up when traffic conditions and the road surface so per mit Switching automatic speed control readiness off I ...

Page 106: ...s are compensated All automatic setting functions can be individually changed This setting is retained until the appropriate func tion button is pressed again or the auto button is pressed A Temperature setting I Press the appropriate button To suit personal comfort the interior tempera ture can be selected between 65 F and 84 F 18 C and 29 C Recommendation 72 F 22 C If the display La or HI appear...

Page 107: ...tages are indicated by a bar display If the minus button is pressed at the lowest blower stage the blower and automatic control are switched off OFF is displayed in the left hand display Pressing on the plus button or the auto button switches the blower and automatic control back on again Circulating air setting Warning Risk of accident due to hampered vision In circulating air setting the windows...

Page 108: ... sufficient engine cool ing Switches off automatically at temperatures below 3rFj3 C and cannot be switched on even manually Operates most effectively with windows closed If the car has been in the sun for a long time however it is a good idea to ventilate the in terior briefly with door windows open Depending on the outside temperature and hu midity condensation can drip from the evap orator and ...

Page 109: ... I Rotate knurled wheel upward Outside air or conditioned air can be delivered from all vents depending on the air distribution setting on the operating panel Closing vents I Rotate knurled wheel downward Fresh air intake To ensure proper air intake I Keep the fresh air inlet between the luggage compartment lid and the windshield free from snow ice and leaves Controls Instruments 109 ...

Page 110: ... Press ashtray lid briefly Emptying I Open ashtray and carefully pull out ash insert by the lid Warning Danger of fire I Never use ashtray for waste paper disposal as it could pose a fire hazard 110 Controls Instruments ...

Page 111: ...r Hold the lighter by the knob only Heating lighter Pushin knob of the cigarette lighter When ready for use the lighter will snap back Operating additional appliances With the cigarette lighter removed the socket may be used for small electrical appliances such as a shaver or hand vacuum cleaner Maximum rating 150 Watt L Q Rear Wiper A Caution Risk of damage to the rear windowand wiper blade Only ...

Page 112: ...or opened or when the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock The lights are switched off with a delay of approx 30 seconds after the door is closed The light goes out immediately as soon as the ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock or the vehicle is locked Orientation light Light emitting diodes in the doors and in the interior light improve your orientation inside the vehicle wh...

Page 113: ...osition The interior light is switched on when a door is unlocked or opened or when the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock The interior light is switched off with a delay of approx 30 seconds after the door is closed The interior light goes out immediately as soon as the ignition key is inserted in the igni tion lock or the vehicle is locked Orientation light Light emitting diodes in...

Page 114: ...ch symbol in the center console Indicator light comes on The lights between the sun visors and the door guard lights are switched on additionally The lights are automatically switched off after approx 12 minutes in order to save the vehicle battery The lights can be switched back on by pressing the rocker switch again 114 Controls Instruments Switching lights off I Press the indicator light in the...

Page 115: ... fit I Never put overfull containers in the cupholder I Never use hot drinks Extending cupholder I Press the cupholder symbol The cupholder can be pulled out to accommo date a second container Pulling cupholder out I Grasp cupholder at the handle recess and pull it 0ut Closing cupholder I Push cupholder drawer in I Close and engage the cupholder Controls Instruments 115 ...

Page 116: ...oor panel in the door sill on the passenger side in the center console on the Coupe and Targa behind the rear seat backrests extension of storage space by folding the rear seat backs forward clothes hook and pocket on back of front seat pocket on back of front seats only on sports seats 116 Controls Instruments Glove compartment Warning Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in case of an acc...

Page 117: ...ng Lock the compartment to secure the contents against unauthorized access CD or Cassette Holder Occupied drawers are indicated by a red win dow Opening drawers Push the button of the drawer you wish to open Closing drawers Fold the CD drawer up and close until it clicks shut Close the cassette drawer until it clicks shut Controls Instruments 117 ...

Page 118: ... and Load switch off 118 Controls Instruments The luggage compartment lid can also be unlocked with the radio remote control Refer to the chapter Keys Important Note If the vehicle battery is discharged the lids can be opened only by connecting an external elec trical power source Please observe the chapter Electrical system or the description inside the fuse box cover e Warning light The warning ...

Page 119: ...ent lid and engine compartment lid I Lower lid and let it fall into the lock If necess ary push the lid with the palm of your hand in the area of the lock I Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the lock A Warning Risk of loss of control or an accident re sulting in serious personal injury I Should you notice at any time while driving that one of the lids is not secured properly please stop ...

Page 120: ...or cleaning windows and headlights 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Paint data 7 Headlight adjustment and locking 120 Controls Instruments 911 CalTera Targa 8 Space for first aid kit 9 Tool kit and jack are located behind the spare wheel spare wheel must be removed 10 Spare wheel fastening wing nut 11 Space for warning triangle ...

Page 121: ...or forward and up at the finger hole Inserting luggage compartment floor I Insert luggage compartment floor in the rear guide and press it down 911 Carrera 4 Carrera 45 911 Carrera 4 Carrera 45 8 Space for first aid kit 9 Space for warning triangle 10 Jack 11 Tool kit 12 Compressor for collapsible spare wheel Controls Instruments 121 ...

Page 122: ...e lid can be opened from the inside immediately Function with vehicle in motion If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with unlocking handle A when a speed of 3 km h 2 mph is exceeded the warning lights in the instrument panel and in the on board computer light up At the same time the lid is unlocked and the latch striker pops into the catch hook position The lid lock is fully released as soon...

Page 123: ...he centre tunnel behind the ashtray Switching off I Press the rocker switch symbol Indicator light comes on Switching on I Press the rocker switch symbol again Indicator light goes out Porsche Communication Management PCM I Refer to the separate operating instructions before putting the PCM into operation When put into operation for the first time a distance of approx 31 miles 50 km must be driven...

Page 124: ...ften accompanied by distortion Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain degree by careful attention to fine tuning or se lection of a stronger signal Static and fluttering When the line of sight link between a transmitter and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or mountains the radio sound may be accompa nied with static or fluttering because of the char acteristic of FM In a similar ef...

Page 125: ...hould be available in audio stores I Do not oil any part of the tape player and do not insert any object other than a cassette tape into the slot rnJDD DIGITAL AUDID Compact disc player A Caution To avoid damage to compact disc player and discs I Use only compact discs labeled as shown having no dirt damage or warpage I Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part of the player unit Do not insert ...

Page 126: ... lOW The devices must possess a type approval for your vehicle and have an e symbol If you should require equipment with trans mission power values greater than 10 W please consult your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose He is familiar with the technical require ments for installing devices of this kind The antennas for all radios and telephones with a transmitting antenna must be external...

Page 127: ...Shifting Gear Gearshifting 128 Tiptronic S 129 134 Shifting Gear 127 ...

Page 128: ... Make sure that the gearshift lever is com pletelyengaged I Only shift into reverse when the car has come to a complete stop 128 Shifting Gear Reverse I Depress the clutch pedal for several seconds before shifting into reverse Only then move the gearshift lever to the left overcoming the spring tension and then to the front Both back up lights come on when the trans mission is put into reverse wit...

Page 129: ...ey to be removed only after the gearshift selector lever button is depressed and moved to position P This ensures that the driver engages the parking lock before leaving the vehicle and turns the ignition key to position 0 then the ignition key can be removed from the ignition switch Shiftlock selector lever lock The shiftlock system is another feature to pre vent inadvertent movement of the vehic...

Page 130: ... position in the instrument cluster flashes and the warning selector lever not engaged appears on the display of the on board com puter I Engage the selector lever correctly Ifthere is a fault in the transmission 4th gear flashes on the display The warning Tiptronic emergency run appears in the on board computer Also refer to Emergency program I To remedy the fault please consult an auth orized Po...

Page 131: ...to the accelerator position and speed Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and on the resistance e g uphill the gear changing points are shifted towards higher or lower en gine speed ranges The accelerator position driving speed engine speed longitudinal and lateral acceleration and the road profile all have an influence on the gear changing characteristic Unwanted upward shifts e g before b...

Page 132: ...rary change down Conditions Speed is higher than approx 33 mph 54 kmjh I Depress accelerator quickly The Tiptronic changes temporarily to the spor tiest gear changing map i e to the highest possible gear changing points Correspond ingly the transmission shifts down immedi ately by one or two gears Ending the function I Release the accelerator markedly by approx 25 Kickdown The kickdown function is...

Page 133: ...h Depending on driving speed and engine speed you can shift up or down at any time Gear changes which would exceed the upper or lower engine speed limit are not executed by the controller You can shift down two gears at once by quickly pressing the toggle switches twice If the engine speed limit is reached an auto matic upward shift is performed or just before idling speed is reached a downward sh...

Page 134: ...ry road conditions it is advisable to take steep inclines in manual mode This prevents the occurrence of gear changes that could cause wheelspin Tow starting towing Refer to the chapter Towing Emergency program A transmission fault is indicated by the following symptoms 4th gear flashes on the display of the instru ment cluster The warning Tiptronic emergency run appears in the on board computer T...

Page 135: ...ing Sliding roof 136 139 Convertible top 140 149 Windstop 150 153 Hardtop 154 159 Targa roof 160 Glas sliding roof 161 Roller blind 162 Rear lid 163 Emergency operation 164 165 Roof transport system 166 Mobile Roofs 135 ...

Page 136: ...tely and operate the lifting sliding roof in the opposite direction 136 Mobile Roofs Readiness for operation When ignition is on engine on or off or when door is closed and ignition key is removed but only until the door is first op ened A Opening the lifting sliding roof I Press back of rocker switch until lifting slid ing roof reaches the desired position One touch operation I Touch back of rock...

Page 137: ... sliding roof I Press center of rocker switch until lift ing sliding roof reaches the desired position One touch operation I Touch center of rocker switch lifting sliding roof opens fully to its end position Stop it in any position by touching any button B Lowering the lifting sliding roof I Press front of rocker switch until lifting slid ing roof reaches the desired position The standby function ...

Page 138: ...operation please check whether defective fuses are the cause of the malfunction See chapter on Electrical system 138 Mobile Roofs Closing the lifting sliding roof 1 Using your finger nail or a screwdriver care fully unclip the two covers A of the infrared passenger compartment monitoring system 2 Unscrew the two screws B 3 Fold down the cover of the lifting sliding roof drive Remove the Allen key ...

Page 139: ...ive axle keep it pressed and turn it clockwise until the lift ing sliding roof is closed 6 Withdraw the Allen key Close the cover and fasten the screws 7 Please have the fault remedied at an auth orized Porsche dealer Mobile Roofs 139 ...

Page 140: ...rtible top fully open or closed end positions When opening or closing the convertible top ensure there is sufficient clearance above the convertible top e g in the garage To prevent damp stains and abrasions only open the convertible top in a dry clean state Parkyour car in the shadewhenever possible as the fabric rubber material and color can be harmed by long exposure to sunlight The convertible...

Page 141: ...the convertible top mechanism or the convertible top compartment lid Before opening the convertible top make sure that there are no objects behind the rear seats In order to abort convertible top operation in the event of danger immediately release the switch or vehicle key With the rocker switch Press left rocker switch half without interrup tion until the convertible top has reached its final po...

Page 142: ...itch half without interrup tion until the convertible top has reached its final position or until the windows are in the desired position With the vehicle key Hold the vehicle key in the locking position in the door lock until the convertible top has reached its final position Unlock the vehicle Close the windows with the rocker switches in the center console Re Iock the vehicle if necessary If th...

Page 143: ...of the convertible top I Before performing emergency operation please check Was the ignition switched on and was the en gine compartment lid closed during operation of the convertible top with the rocker switch Are electrical fuses defective Refer to the chapter Electrical system A Warning There is a danger of injury during emer gency operation There is a danger of crushing or trapping body parts ...

Page 144: ...onto Allen key B Insert Allen key into the drive axle C and turn it counterclockwise in direction of the arrow until the convertible top compartment lid D is fully open Removethe Allen key A Warning The Allen key can rotate or fly out and thereby cause serious personal injury if the convertible top is actuated I Always remove the Allen key B from the drive axle C before operating the convertible t...

Page 145: ... stop Repeat procedure with the right side flap Remove the Allen key Warning The Allen key can rotate or fly out and thereby cause serious personal injury if the convertible top is actuated I Always remove the Allen key B from the drive axle of the side flap before operating the con vertible top When you have opened the side flaps try to close the convertible top using the rocker switch If the con...

Page 146: ... into the hydraulic valve Turn Allen key B counterclockwise by approx 1 revolution Always remove Allen key B 146 Mobile Roofs 2 Get behind the front seats and grasp the convertible top in the middle 3 Close the convertible top until it reaches its highest position ...

Page 147: ...Allen key Insert Allen key in the opening at the front edge of the convertible top and press lid H down and out 2 Insert Allen key in opening J and move for ward as far as it will go open arrow Pull out Allen key and insert it in the opening that has now become visible at the rear Move Allen key forward again Repeat this process until the locking hook K has been full extended perceptible stop 3 Pu...

Page 148: ...cking the convertible top make sure that the locking hook engages in the windshield frame Pull the convertible top to the windshield frame using the handhold if necessary 1 Insert Allen key in opening N and move back as far as it will go close arrow Pull out Allen key and insert it in the opening that has now become visible at the front Move Allen key back again Repeat this process until the conve...

Page 149: ... lid when pushing 0 0 1 Stand behind the vehicle 2 Grasp convertible top compartment lid above the brake light push forward against the per ceptible resistance until it is completely closed A Caution Danger of damage at the convertible top After emergency operation do not operate the convertible top with the rocker switch or door lock Drive slowly to an authorized Porsche dealer in order to have t...

Page 150: ...der the windstop t Do not damage the windstop during seat ad justment and when folding back the front seat backrests Adjust seat so that the seat backrest does not touch the windstop t Do not fold up the rear seat backrests with the windstop installed t Remove windstop before fitting a hardtop 150 Mobile Roofs 911 Carrera Installing the windstop 1 Open velcro tape or zipper of the protective bag a...

Page 151: ...top and bottom A Lock open B Lock closed 4 Check whether the lock of the windstop lower section is engaged 5 Check whether the two red locking handles Press lock together if necessary arrows are in position A open Open the lock if necessary To do this push the locking handles inward as far as they will go and swivel to the side arrow I I I MobileRoofs 151 ...

Page 152: ...tic peg E engages in the center guide of the windstop 7 Push red locking handles to the rear Spring force pushes the square pins of the locks into the receivers D in the side trim panels Check whether the square pins are correctly engaged 152 Mobile Roofs 8 Lift upper section of windstop if required ...

Page 153: ...guides of the seat belts A Lock open B Lock closed 4 Fold the windstop together so that the split windstop lower section is on the outside 5 Place windstop in the protective bag in the luggage compartment and seal the velcro fastening strip or zipper of the protective bag Please observe the chapter Installing the windstop Mobile Roofs 153 ...

Page 154: ... dry and clean before being opened to install the hardtop This prevents damp stains and abrasion dam age Make sure that the hardtop is placed on a clean soft surface 154 Mobile Roofs Removing the hardtop 3 Press red locking button A of the front lock ing lever Fully open locking lever B 1 Open all four side windows 2 Pull off plastic cover of the front hardtop lock arrow ...

Page 155: ...unlocking handle past the pressure point 1 in the direction of the arrow up to the stop 2 7 Repeat procedure on the other side of the hardtop 8 Together with a second person on the other side grasp the hardtop at points E and F Warning Danger of pinching fingers or hands at the points F Evenly lift the hardtop at both sides 9 First pull the hardtop rearward and up out of the locking elements Caref...

Page 156: ... Roofs Putting on the hardtop Position unlocking handle D on the dot mark ing A Caution Risk of damage to the windstop and hard top I Always remove the windstop before fitting the hardtop Refer to the chapter Windstop Carefully remove both plastic covers C on both sides of the hardtop 3 Carefully fit both protective covers J into the trim panel from behind 1 Open all four side windows and converti...

Page 157: ...r of pinching fingers or hands at the points F 7 Together with a second person on the other side grasp the hardtop at points E and F I Evenly lower the hardtop at both sides 8 Carefully lift the hardtop up and over the vehicle from behind 9 First push the hardtop completely into the guides on the windshield frame Then carefully lower the hardtop into the lock ing elements at the rear I I I MobileR...

Page 158: ...ar The latching hook H must engage in the windshield frame arrow The white marking line J on the red locking button must become visible when the hard top is locked properly 11 Insert unlocking handle D into one of the rear hardtop locks Turn the unlocking handle in the direction of the arrow as far as the pressure point 1 then turn forcefully further as far as the stop 2 until the lock engages per...

Page 159: ... Fit both plastic covers C into the trim pa nels of the rear hardtop locking elements so that the marking points are opposite each other 14 Push on plastic cover of the front hardtop lock Mobile Roofs 159 ...

Page 160: ...sing of the glass sliding roof Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the components of the Targa roof are operated Always withdraw the ignition key when leaving the vehicle Uninformed persons e g children could injure themselves by operating the glass sliding roof the roller blind or the rear lid In case of danger release the button or car key immediately and operate the glass slidin...

Page 161: ...nlocking the vehicle not available in all countries I Unlock car with the remote control I Hold the car key in the door lock in the unlocking position until the glass sliding roof has reached the desired position A Warning Risk of injury and damage I Before closing the glass sliding roof ensure that there are no persons or objects in the range of movement Closing with the rocker switch I Press lef...

Page 162: ...oofs Warning Risk of injury and damage I Before operating the roller blind ensure that there are no persons or objects in the range of movement l J Closing with the rocker switch l_J Retracting with the rocker switch I Press appropriate half of rocker switch until the roller blind reaches the desired position One touch operation I Touch appropriate half of rocker switch Roller blind moves to its f...

Page 163: ...ocked Closing rear lid A Warning Danger of crushing The rear lid is auto matically pulled into the lock and locked I Make sure that your fingers are not under the rear lid I Place handonto the rear lid Push the rear lid down until it is automatically pulled closed and locked e Warning light The warning lights in the instrument panel and in the on board computer come on if the rear lid is not compl...

Page 164: ...Electrical system Warning Risk of injury and damage I Do not operate the glass sliding roof with the rocker switch or the remote control during and after emergency operation 164 Mobile Roofs Emergency operation of glass sliding roof 2 Grasp under the rear wall lining A with your hands Forcefully pull the rear wall lining A forward The Allen keys for emergency operation are on the back of the linin...

Page 165: ...6 Remove Allen keys Close the rear wall lining 5 Press both Allen keys into the drive axles keep pressing and simultanously turn them clockwise Keep turning until the sliding roof is closed 7 Please have the fault remedied at an auth orized Porsche dealer Mobile Roofs 165 ...

Page 166: ...ad area Distribute load evenly with heavy items as low as possible Every item must be fixed and secured to the basic carrier with a rope or lashing strap do not use elastic rubber tensionersJ I Before every journey and at regular intervals during long trips check that Roof Transport System and load are secure Retighten if necessary and secure additionally by locking I In the loaded state adjust ma...

Page 167: ... 174 Fuel economy operating your car in other countries 175 Fuel filler flap fuel tank 176 177 Fuel recommendations 177 178 Emission control system 179 180 Fuel evaporation control washer fluid 181 Power steering fluid level 182 Air filter particle filter automatic transmission fluid manual transmission oil 183 Wiper blades 184 Car care 185 193 Maintenance Car Care 167 ...

Page 168: ...e engine compartment lid The fans can start or continue running as a function of temperature even with the engine switched off Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off and exercise extreme caution Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ignition system When the ignition is on high voltage is present in all wires connected with the ignition system therefore exercise ex treme cauti...

Page 169: ...ening the cap and protect your hands arms and face from any possible escape of hot coolant Keep coolant out of children s reach Also keep coolant away from your pets They can be attracted to it should there be a spill or to used coolant left in an open con tainer Coolant can be deadly to pets if con sumed 1 Switch engine off and let it cool See the chapter on the Cooling system 2 Cover the expansi...

Page 170: ...not show any drop in the oil level at all even after 600 miles 1000 km or more This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is driven at high speeds as on an ex pressway making it then appear that oil is ex cessively consumed after driving at high speeds If the...

Page 171: ...vel Engine must be switched off and at operating temperature Let engine oil flow into the oil pan for a few minutes after the engine has stopped running Checking the oil level 1 Withdraw dipstick and wipe it with a clean lint free cloth 2 Push dipstick fully home withdraw again and read off the oil level Push dipstick in as far as the stop The oil level must in no case fall below the mini mum or e...

Page 172: ...erally lower than 10 W 40 50 FjlO C 10 W 40 50 FjlO C 10 W 30 10 W 30 5 W 30 generally lower than 10 W 30 14 Fj 1O C 5 W 30 Engine Oil Recommendation Recommended oil viscosity ranges dependent on ambient temperatures Use only engine oils labelled as API SH or SJ or ILSAC GF 1 and viscosity grades of SAE 10 W 40 or higher Preferably you should use synthetic or semisynthetic engine oils If in doubt ...

Page 173: ...e engine clean to neutralize the dirt which penetrates into the engine through com bustion and to protect the engine against corro sion To perform these functions the oil is provided with additives which have been specially de veloped for these functions The efficiency of an oil is expressed for example by the API ILSAC or ACEA classifica tions Use only engine oils with the classification API SH o...

Page 174: ...disc brakes is normal If however the fluid level falls markedly or below the Min mark the braking system may have developed a leak Have the braking system checked immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer Changing the brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over time This accumulation of water lowers the boil ing point and under certain operating con ditions can affect the braking ...

Page 175: ... drive with the Roof Transport System mounted unless you need it The EPA estimated m p g is to be used for comparison purposes actual mileage may be different from the estimated m p g de pending on your driving speed weather conditions and trip length Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the estimated m p g I Please observe all local and national speed limits Operating Your Porsc...

Page 176: ...level gauge chapters Check engine warning light If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer come on and remains on while driving it suggests an improperly fastened tank cap or refuelling with engine running 176 Maintenance Car Care Opening the filler flap The filler opening is under the filler flap in the front right fender I With the vehicle unlocked press on the front par...

Page 177: ...ly if the following preconditions are met Engine is at operating temperature ignition is off refuelling is completed within 15 minutes Fuel Recommendations Your Porsche is equipped with catalytic conver ters and must use UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Your engine is designed to provide optimum per formance and fuel economy using unleaded pre mium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON 93 CLC or AKI Porsche ther...

Page 178: ...hanol or ethanol or ether such as MTBE Under normal conditions the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche provided the octane requirements for your ve hicle are met We recommend however to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle Deterioration of driveability and performan...

Page 179: ...scribed in your Maintenance Booklet Lack of proper maintenance as well as im proper use of the vehicle will impair the func tion of the emission control system and could lead to damage I Do not alter or remove any component of the emission control system I Do not alter or remove any device such as heat shields switches ignition wires valves etc which are designed to protect your vehi cle s emissio...

Page 180: ... control unit The control unit corrects the air fuel ratio so the engine always receives an accurately metered air fuel mixture Crankcase ventilation Through crankcase ventilation undesirable emissions from the engine crankcase are not permitted to reach the outside atmosphere These emissions are recirculated from the crankcase to the air intake system From here the emissions mix with the intake a...

Page 181: ... by the tank vent line mixed with the intake air and burned during normal combustion Washer Fluid The reservoir with a blue screw cap is in the luggage compartment to the rear left Capacity Without headlight cleaning system approximately 2 5 liters With headlight cleaning system approximately 6 5 liters Clean water is generally not enough to clean the windshield and headlights It is advantageous t...

Page 182: ...Have the fault remedied at your nearest auth orized Porsche dealer Checking hydraulic fluid Follow the instructions in the Cautions chapter Only use hydraulic fluid authorized by Porsche Specification see chapter on Capacities Check the fluid level with the engine stopped and cold approximately68 F j20 C 1 Open the engine compartment lid 2 Open the reservoir cap 3 Wipe measuring rod Close lid and ...

Page 183: ...n oil See Capacities Do not tow the car or run the engine without ATF in the transmission The automatic trans mission may be damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt only a clean funnel or spout must be used when adding ATF The ATF and transmission oil has to be checked and changed at the intervals listed in your Main tenance Schedule We recommend that you have the ATF and trans mission oil changed at...

Page 184: ...g the wiper blade Risk of damage if wiper blades that are frozen in place are loosened improperly Thaw the wiper blades before loosening them 1 Pull out ignition key Fold wiper arm away from the window 2 Press together the plastic spring of the wiper blade right arrow Pull wiper blade out of wiper arm 3 Insert new wiper blade and ensure it en gages Ensure that the new wiper blade goes into the sam...

Page 185: ...cle or property Cleaning agents may be hazardous to your health Most chemical cleaners are concentrates which require dilution High concentrations might cause problems ranging from irrita tion to serious injury as well as damage to your vehicle I Keep cleaning agents out of reach from child ren I Observe all caution labels I Always read directions on the container be fore using any product These d...

Page 186: ...ich gets on to the brakes during a car wash can reduce braking efficiency or make the brakes pull unevenly which could increase the danger of an accident causing serious personal injuries or death Always apply the brakes a few times after washing the car to test braking efficiency and dry the brake discs When doing this take care not to hamper other road users behind you traffic conditions permitt...

Page 187: ...le top with lukewarm water and the Porsche Wash Shampoo convertible top cleaner using a sponge or soft brush and rub gently Rinse Wash Shampoo convertible top cleaner thoroughly off the convertible top with clean water I After washing it treat the convertible top cover at least once a year with the special Porsche convertible top care product Do not allow the convertible top care product to come i...

Page 188: ...al dust is prevented from penetrating the paint Provided it is washed and treated with preserv ative regularly the brand new finish of your car will be retained for years to come Apply the Porsche paint preservative after the car wash and polish it dry to obtain a bright finish or simply add a liquid preservative regu larly to the final rinse water Polishing Do not resort to using Porsche polish u...

Page 189: ...l windows regularly inside and out side with Porsche window cleaner I If you use a chamois leather for the windows do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise pick up a certain amount of preservative or polish and could smear the windows and thus impair vision I Remove dead insects with the Porsche insect remover Wiper blades Wiper blades that are in perfekt condition are vital for a clear vi...

Page 190: ...nter to prevent salt from causing any lasting damage A full under body wash should also be performed at the same time 190 Maintenance Car Care Door roof lid and window seals t Wash dirt e g abrasion dust road salts from all seals regularly using warm soapy water Do not use any chemical cleaning agents or solvents When there is a frost hazard the outer door seals and the front and rear lid seals ca...

Page 191: ...ace Leather Characteristics and special features The natural surface markings of leather e g creases healed scars insect sting marks struc tural differences and slight variations in shade and grain add to the attractiveness of the natu ralleather product A special mention must be made here of natural leather For natural leather carefully selected hides of the highest quality are used It is not cov...

Page 192: ... to offer you floor mats of the correct size including a se curing possibility 192 Maintenance Car Care Alcantara Do not use a leather care product to clean Alcantara For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover with a soft brush Cleaning when lightly soiled t Wet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap solution and wipe off the dirt Cleaning when heavily soiled t Wet a soft cloth with l...

Page 193: ...uld be in good working condition and fully charged Windshield Headlight washer I Check and correct antifreeze cleaning solu tion level as necessary Electrical system I Remove the battery from the vehicle and store it in a cool dry place not on a cement floor When the battery is disconnected the alarm system is deactivated I Recharge the battery every 3 months If the battery remains in the vehicle ...

Page 194: ...194 Maintenance Car Care ...

Page 195: ...icle 205 Spare wheel 206 207 Spacer rings wheel bolts 207 208 Changing wheels 209 211 Electrical system fuses relays 212 214 Battery 215 219 Emergency starting with jumper cables 220 221 Lights replacing bulbs 222 235 Adjusting headlights 236 237 Towing 238 239 Practical Tips Emergency Service 195 ...

Page 196: ...tor fans are in the front of the car The fans can start or continue running as a function of temperature even with the engine switched off Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off and exercise extreme caution Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ignition system When the ignition is on high voltage is present in all wires connected with the ignition system therefore exercise ex...

Page 197: ... the wheel rims consult your authorized Porsche dealer Your dealer has the technical information necessary to advise you which wheel rims and wheel bolts are compatible with the original factory installations Warning Risk of loss of control and serious personal injury t If while driving your vehicle experiences a sudden vibration or ride disturbance and or you suspect that possible damage to your ...

Page 198: ...as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement ...

Page 199: ...urate tire pressure gauge when checking inflation pressures I Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure listed on the tire sidewall Also refer to Tech nical data I Cold tire inflation pressure means all tires must be cold ambient temperature maximum 68 F 20 C when adjusting the inflation pressure Avoid sunlight striking the tires before measuring cold pressures since the press ures would rise from t...

Page 200: ...uises as they may lead to sudden deflation and loss of control which could cause severe personal injury Specialized high performance tires on high performance sports cars exhibit more wear than those on a family sedan or even a high performance sedan Therefore it is important to check your tire pressure and condition at least every two weeks If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly consult yo...

Page 201: ...jhJ Tires should be replaced no less than on one axle at the time Only tires of the same make and type must be used Mixed tires are not permissible Initially new tires do not have their full traction You should therefore drive at moderate speeds during the first 60 120 miles 100 200 kmJ If new tires are installed only on one axle a no ticeable change in handling occurs due to the different tread d...

Page 202: ...ts diagonally to 94 ftlb 130 Nm See Changing wheels Tires must always remain on the same side of the vehicle When wheels are removed the direction of rota tion and position of each wheel should be marked Example FR front right FL RR and RL Wheels must always be fitted in accordance with their marking The preception that tire durability and perfor mance are immune to the effects of storage and age ...

Page 203: ...if the tread depth is less than 5 32 in 4 mm Comply with all state and local laws governing snow tire and tread depth requirements Snow chains A Caution Risk of damage to body axle or brake components Fit snow chains only to the rear wheels and only with the tire rim combination listed in the Technical Data To ensure adequate clearance between chain and body Porsche recommends only the use of fine...

Page 204: ...car on stable supports if you have to work under it When working under the vehicle always use safety stands specifically designed for this purpose See chapter Changing Wheels 204 Practical Tips Emergency Service 911 Carrera Targa 911 CalTera Targa The jack and tools are located on the reverse side of the spare wheel The foam insert of the spare wheel can be used as a knee rest when changing wheels...

Page 205: ...e I Never lift the vehicle by the engine trans mission or axles I Don t damage any sensitive components in the vicinity of the jacking points Platfonn lift Before the car is driven on to a lifting platform it must be ensured that there is enough space between the lifting platform and the vehicle Garage lift A garage lift must be used only at the illustrated jacking points Jacking at any other plac...

Page 206: ...d instructions found in this manual for changing a wheel 206 Practical Tips Emergency Service 911 Carrera Targa 911 Carrera 4 Carrera 45 911 CalTera Targa 911 Carrera 4 CalTera 4S The 911 Carrera 4 is equipped with a collapsible spare wheel that must be inflated with the elec trical compressor when needed Tire pressure 36 psi 2 5 bar I Check the pressure of the spare wheel regu larly 60 psi 4 2 ba...

Page 207: ...r The tread depth of the spare wheel is subject to the same laws as the original tires I The vehicle must be fitted with only one spare wheel I Do not use a spare wheel from other vehicles on your car Likewise the spare wheel from your vehicle must not be used on other cars I To avoid damage do not use automatic car washes when the spare wheel is installed Spacer Rings A Warning Risk of accident I...

Page 208: ...ts specially designed for this vehicle type Note On vehicles with 17 mm spacer rings on the rear axle the wheels are secured with nuts Tightening torque Tightening torque of wheel bolts and wheel nuts 130 Nm Wheel Securing Bolts The wrench socket for the wheel securing bolts is in the tool pocket To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti theft protection a wrench socket with the appropriate co...

Page 209: ...f the vehicle While operating the jack I The jack is only to be used for changing a wheel Do not use it as a support to work under the car I The car must be jacked up only at the illus trated jacking points Lifting at any other place may damage the ve hicle or may result in personal injury Never jack the car up by the body or the bumpers I For safety reasons do not use tire inflating bottles Do no...

Page 210: ... wheel bolt and screw in assem bly aid from the tool kit Remove the remaining wheel bolts 5 Change wheel 6 Please note chapter Wheel bolts Insert four wheel bolts and tighten by hand Remove assembly aid screw in remaining bolt Initially tighten screws in diagonally opposite sequence so that the wheel is centered Refer to Spacer rings and Collapsible spare wheel if necessary Screwing in assembly ai...

Page 211: ...utes 4 Check filling pressure with the pressure tes ter Required filling pressure 36 psi 2 5 bar If the pressure is too high release some air by pressing the valve insert After using the collapsible spare wheel I Releaseair by unscrewingthe valve insert The tire will revert to its original shape only after several hours Only then can it be stowed in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartmen...

Page 212: ... system is not changed by disconnecting the battery When the battery is disconnected the alarm sys tem ceases to function Overload protection If the central locking system is operated more than ten times within a minute further operation is blocked for 30 seconds Load switch off after two hours or five days If the ignition key is removed loads which are switched on or in standby e g power windows ...

Page 213: ...ructions for emer gency unlocking of the luggage com partment lids can be found on the inside of the cover 3 To check or replace a fuse remove it from the spring clip using the plastic gripper A A blown fuse indicates an overload in the cir cuit and can be identified by the melted metal strip 4 Replace only with fuses of the same rating Spare fuses B are in the lowest section of the fuse box Impor...

Page 214: ...ox 214 Practical Tips Emergency Service Note If the vehicle was locked the alarm horn will sound when the negative cable is connected 5 Use the second jumper cable to connect the negative terminal of the donor battery with latch striker B 6 Switch the alarm system off by locking and unlocking at the door lock 7 Unlock the engine compartment lid or lug gage compartment lid with the switch 8 Disconn...

Page 215: ...ies contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm t Always protect your skin by washing thor oughly with soap and water Note If the remaining fuel is less than approx 1 3 of the overall tank capacity while the battery is dis charged or disconnected incorrect information will be displayed when the battery is charged or reconnected T...

Page 216: ...ed to enter the battery Unscrewand open the filler vent caps of each cell With the car horizontal the fluid level should meet the indicator mark in each cell If necessary top up with distilled water Do notuseacid Only fill up to the mark otherwise the electro lyte will overflow when the battery is being charged and cause damage Battery charging Automotive batteries loose their efficiency when not ...

Page 217: ...cted POSITIVE 1 to POSITIVE 1 and NEGATIVE to NEGATIVE I 7 Switch on charger Normally a battery should be charged at no more than 10 percent of its rated capacity Rated capacity of the battery in your vehicle is listed on the battery housing 8 After charging turn off charger and discon nect charger cables 9 Tighten the vent caps and reinstall battery see Installing battery Winter operation During ...

Page 218: ...avoid spillage I Do not tilt the battery when removing and in stalling it 218 Practical Tips Emergency Service 1 Switch off engine and all electrical loads 2 Open turn locks A Remove plastic lid 3 Pull off central vent hose B 4 Important disconnect the negative ground wire first and then the positive cable danger of short circuit 5 Unscrew fastening screw C 6 Remove battery Installing the battery ...

Page 219: ...hes when the remote con trol is operated 1 Using your finger nail or a small screwdriver carefully lift off the cover of the key grip 2 Replace battery observe polarity A spare battery Lithium CR 2032 3 volts is available at your authorized Porsche dealer 3 Replace cover and press together firmly Note Any disposal regulations for batteries must be observed Practical Tips Emergency Service 219 ...

Page 220: ...ips Follow all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer When connecting jumper cables make sure that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the engine compartment The jumper cables must be long enough so that neither vehicles nor cables touch another The vehicles must not be in contact other wise current might flow as soon as the posi tive terminals are connected The cable...

Page 221: ...jump starting 4 Attach the positive cable first to the positive terminal for jump starting then to the positive terminal of the booster battery 5 Connect the negative cable first to the ne gative terminal of the booster battery then to the grounding point for jump starting H 6 Run the engine of the booster car at a higher speed 7 Start the engine An attempted start using jumper cables should not l...

Page 222: ... cloth or soft paper while replacing bulbs t For reasons of traffic safety we recommend that you always carry spare bulbs so that you can have a correctly illuminated car at all times In certain countries the carrying of spare bulbs is mandatory 222 Practical Tips Emergency Service Caution Risk of damage to headlights due to ex cessive temperatures and abrasion t Attach no coverings e g films ston...

Page 223: ...versinglight BA15 S P 21 W Taillight brake light BAY15 D P 21 5 W Raised brake light W 2 1 x 9 5 D W3W Turn signal light BAU15 S PY21 W Parkinglightfront BAX 9 S H 6 W Sidemarkerlight W 2 1 x 9 5 D WY5W Door guard kerb light W 2 1 x 9 5 D W5W License plate light SV 8 5 C 5 W Luggage compartmenVengine compartment light interior light SV 8 5 KlOW Reading light W 2 1 x 9 5 D 6 W Xenon Practical Tips ...

Page 224: ...locking opening 3 Place socket wrench from tool kit on the unlocking spindle The handle of the wrench should point horizontally to the rear 4 Turn socket wrench approx 1800 A and leave in position The headlight is now unlocked and can be pulled forward out of the wing 5 Turn socket wrench back until it is pointing vertically downward B ...

Page 225: ...ench until it points horizontally to the rear C The headlight locking device must perceptibly and audibly engage 3 Check headlight for a firm seating e g by pulling it in the area of the fog light 4 Insert rubber plug into the unlocking opening and secure the carpeting Check the function of all lights I I I Practical Tips Emergency Service 225 ...

Page 226: ...226 Practical Tips Emergency Service Changing bulb for turn signal light 1 Turn plug counterclockwise bayonet lock and pull it off 2 Replace defective bulb When doing so ensure bulb is seated properly 3 Reassemble in reverse order N 0 0 Bi Xenon headlight Changing bulb for low beam and high beam 1 Turn plug counterclockwise bayonet lock and pull it off ...

Page 227: ...am or additional high beam Bi Xenon 1 Turn bulb holder Turn it counterclockwise on the left headlight and clockwise on the right headlight Take bulb holder out of the headlight hous ing 2 Pull both plug release tabs apart Pull plug out of the bulb holder 3 Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder 4 Reassemble in reverse order Closing lid of headlight housing 1 Insert retaining lugs of lid into ...

Page 228: ...eadlight and clockwise on the right headlight Take bulb holder out of the headlight hous ing 3 Turn defective bulb counterclockwise bay onet lock and replace it 4 Reassemble in reverse order Changing bulb for turnsignal light 1 Turn bulb holder in the headlight housing counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Turn defective bulb counterclockwise bay onet lock and replace it 3 Reassemble in reverse order...

Page 229: ...the cap 2 Press the retaining clip down with a screw driver and push it to the left 3 Pivot the retaining clip back 4 Pull bulb with cable out of the headlight hous ing 5 Disconnect plug connection and replace the defective bulb 6 Reassemble in reverse order Practical Tips Emergency Service 229 ...

Page 230: ...e the securing spring of the side marker light housing 230 Practical Tips Emergency Service Changing Bulb in the Side Marker Light 3 Remove side marker light and undo bulb holder bayonet lock 4 Remove bulb from the holder and replace Insert holder 5 Insert the light tabs arrow A into the wing at the front Engage securing spring arrow B in the wing 6 Press cap into the wheel housing liner Check ope...

Page 231: ... Reversing light C Turn signa light D Rear fog light E Side marker light 3 Turn bulb holder counterclockwise and remove from taillight 4 Replace defective bulb bayonet mount 5 Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise 6 Insert taillight in the fender Ensure that locating lug arrow is correctly positioned Screw in bolt A Check operation of the light Practical Tips Emergency Service 231 ...

Page 232: ...E Rear fog light F Side marker light 3 Turn bulb holder in the tail light housing counter clockwise and pull it out 4 Turn defective bulb counter clockwise bay onet lock and replace it 5 Insert bulb holder and turn it clockwise 6 Insert taillight in the wing Ensure that locating lug arrow is correctly positioned 7 Slightly screw in both fastening screws of the taillight Align the tail light with t...

Page 233: ...Changing bulb 1 With a screwdriver arrow carefully press light out of the cutout in the lining 2 Remove defective bulb from between the contact springs and replace 3 Insert the light into the cutout first from one side then from the other Check operation Door Guard Kerb Light Changing bulb 1 With a screwdriver arrow carefully push out the light 2 Pull bulb holder out of light housing Remove defect...

Page 234: ...he defective bulb counterclockwise and remove Remove bulb and replace Interior light Carefully unclip the light lens on the switch side arrow and then detach it Remove defective bulb from between the contact springs and replace Clip light lens back in 3 Insert light housing into the lining rear end first Press front of housing up and click into place Check operation of lights ...

Page 235: ...poiler 1 Lever out right hand segment of the lens with the screwdriver blade arrow 2 Turn lock of light housing counterclockwise by approx 90 and remove light 3 Disengage all 6 securing tabs arrow of the bulb holder Remove bulb holder take out defective bulb and replace 4 Reassemble in reverse order Check operation of the light Practical Tips Emergency Service 235 ...

Page 236: ...verti cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam see fig has to be projected on a vertical screen wall in distance of 7 5 m from the front lens of the head lamp The correct position of the cutoff is 5 cm at 7 5 m 0 4 below a horizontal line x cm from ground to the center of the head lamp lens Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be carried out at a specialist workshop with an opti cal adjust...

Page 237: ...eadlamp spacing Adjustment screws I Detach side carpeting in luggage compart ment Therefore unscrew plastic nut A Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment screw The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon socket screws right or left as appropriate B Headlight vertical adjustment C Fog light height adjustment Vertical adjustment screw B I turn clockwise beam moves down turn counterclockwise ...

Page 238: ...amage to the vehicle may result Towing eye The towing eye is contained in the tool kit A Caution Risk of damage to the vehicle Use the towing eye only for an emergency to remove the vehicle off the road The towing eye is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto the flat bed tractor or towing aparatus if the vehicle will roll freely Under no circumstances is the vehicle to be secured using the towi...

Page 239: ...re the strap is flat over the rim bead Make sure brake backing plate is not dam aged 2 Secure straps to rear of flat bed 3 Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension tie down straps 4 Carefully feed towing straps through the opening in the front wheels Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam age rim Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead Make sure brake backing plate is not dam aged ...

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Page 241: ...Vehicle Identification Technical Data VehicleIdentification TechnicalData 241 ...

Page 242: ...wing information 1 Vehicle Identification No 2 Typejfype description 3 Engine codejfransmission code 4 Paint No jlnterior 5 Optional equipment A duplicate of this label is in your Maintenance Booklet Note This data bank cannot be re ordered if it is lost or damaged Vehicle identification number In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations the vehicle identification number of your car is located a...

Page 243: ...manufactured The paint data plate is attached to the left side wall under the carpet in the luggage compart ment The sticker also shows the month and year of production and the vehicle identification number of your car perforations as well as the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating Engine number The engine number is stamped on the underside of the crankcase Vehicle Identif...

Page 244: ...ower version Horizontally opposed engine liquid cooled 6 3 78 in 96 mm 3 26 in 82 8 mm 219 3 cu in 3596 cm3 11 3 1 320 hpj235 kW 6800 rpm 273 ft Ib 370 Nm 4250 rpm 1680 Wj120 A 1 6 2 4 3 5 Stationary high voltage distribution sequential injection cylinder selective knock control stereo oxygen sensor closed loop control diagnostic system 4 overhead camshafts Porsche VarioCam Plus hydraulic valve cl...

Page 245: ...0 100 km h 62 mph high power version Manual transmission 177 mph 285 km h 180 mph 290 km h 5 0 seconds 4 9 seconds Manual transmission 177 mph 285 km h 180 mph 290 km h 5 2 seconds 5 1 seconds Manual transmission 174 mph 280 km h 177 mph 285 km h 5 1 seconds 5 0 seconds Tiptronic 5 174 mph 280 km h 5 5 seconds Tiptronic 5 174 mph 280 km h 5 7 seconds Tiptronic 5 171 mph 275 km h 5 6 seconds At DIN...

Page 246: ...8 J x 18 H2 50 mm 57 7 in 1465 mm rear 295 30 ZR 18 11 J x 18 H2 63 mm 58 4 in 1484 mm Snow tires front 205 50 R 17 89 T M S 7 J x 17 H2 50 mm 57 7 in 1465 mm rear 255 40 R 17 94 T M S 9 J x 17 H2 55 mm 59 1 in 1500 mm or front 225 40 R 18 88 H M S 7 5 J x 18 H2 50 mm 57 7 in 1465 mm 225 40 R 18 88 H M S 8 J x 18 H2 50 mm 57 7 in 1465 mm 52 mm 57 3 in 1461 mm rear 265 35 R 18 93 H M S 10 J x 18 H2...

Page 247: ...n 1528 mm 63 mm only with 17 mm spacer ring 60 1 in 1526 mm 50 mm 47 mm 57 9 in 1472 mm 60 0 in 1524 mm The load capacity coefficient e g 88 and maximum speed code letter e g H are minimum requirements A Warning Installation of sizes not authorized by Porsche may have a dangerous effect on the driving stability and could result in severe personal injury or death Before mountingnew tires check with...

Page 248: ...uch combinations Porsche cannot stand behind the safety or durability of these aftermarket combinations Snow chains Can be mounted only on the rear wheels maximum speed 30 mph 50 km h Use only Porsche authorized fine link cross type or edge chains Snow chain clearance can be guaranteed only on the tire rim combination marked Spare wheel 911 Carrera T 105 95 R 17 high pressure tire on 3 5 J x 17 ri...

Page 249: ...heels 36 psi 2 5 bar overpressure 44 psi 3 0 bar overpressure Sparewheel 911 Carrera Front and rear 60 psi 4 2 bar overpressure Collapsible spare wheel 911 Carrera 4 Carrera 4S Front and rear 36 psi 2 5 bar overpressure These tire pressures apply only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche Always observe instructions in the chapter Tires and Tire Care TechnicalData 249 ...

Page 250: ...approx 16 9 U S gallons 64 liters 911 Carrera 4 Carrera 45 approx 16 6 U S gallons 63 liters including approx 2 6 U S galions l0 liters reserve Fuel quality Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON 93 CLC or AKI Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle Porsche also recognizes that ...

Page 251: ...Ibs j1855 kg 1708 Ibs j775 kg 2601 Ibs j1180 kg 165 Ibs j75 kg Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Maximum useful load Roof Transport System The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System Tiptronic 5 3141 Ibs to 3383 Ibs 1425 kg to...

Page 252: ...1bs j1915 kg 1818 Ibs j825 kg 2601 Ibs j1180 kg 165 Ibs j75 kg Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Maximum useful load Roof Transport System The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System 252 Technical Data Tiptronic 5 3274 Ibs to ...

Page 253: ...67 Ibs j1845 kg 1708 Ibs j775 kg 2601 Ibs j1180 kg 165 Ibs j75 kg Maximum gross weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Maximum useful load Roof Transport System The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System Tiptronic 5 3417 Ibs to 3571 Ibs 1550 kg...

Page 254: ...m 4 3 in 110 mm 34 8 ft 10 6 m 12 5 14 13 5 175 9 in 4465 mm 72 1 in 1830 mm 51 0 in 1295 mm 92 6 in 2350 mm 4 3 in 110 mm 34 8 ft 10 6 m 12 13 5 14 Transmission Gear ratios Manual transmission Tiptronic S 1stgear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear 6th gear 3 82 1 2 20 1 1 52 1 1 22 1 1 02 1 0 84 1 3 60 1 2 19 1 1 41 1 1 00 1 0 83 1 Reverse 1st gear 2nd gear Final drive ratio 3 55 1 3 17 1 1 93 1...

Page 255: ...thout additional equipment Transmission diagram The transmission diagram is based on standard values on the basis of a mean effective scrub radius Changes of the scrub radius the tire tolerance wear and tear deviating country equipment and tire slip have not been taken into account TechnicalData 255 ...

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Page 259: ...d warning Iight 174 Lights 225 231 Pads 14 55 Roller brake tester 59 61 Break in hints 14 Bulbs Chart 223 Replacing 222 235 c Cabriolet 140 149 Can holder 115 Capacities overview 250 Car care 185 193 Car telephone 126 Car washes 186 Cassette tape Player 125 Holder 117 Catalytic converters 180 Cautions 168 196 Central locking 21 23 emergency operation 22 Changing wheels 209 211 Check engine warning...

Page 260: ...38 139 Tank flap 176 Emission control system 7 81 179 180 Engine compartment Blower 67 77 Lid 118 119 Light 233 Engine Checking oillevel 86 87 171 Dipstick 171 Exhaust 8 Number 242 Oil consumption 14 170 Oil level 171 Oil level gauge 86 87 Oil pressure gauge 80 Oil pressure warning Iight 80 Oils 17 173 250 Starting 64 67 Speeds 14 245 Switching off 64 67 F Fog lights 100 229 231 Footbrake 53 55 Fo...

Page 261: ...her 191 License plate light 100 233 Lids 118 119 Emergency unlocking 214 Lifting sliding roof 136 139 Light Flasher 75 100 101 Low beam 100 101 Switch 10O 101 Load switch off 212 Locking 21 23 Conditions 22 Luggage compartment 120 121 233 Luggage carrier 166 252 254 M Maintenance 168 193 Make up mirror 31 Maximum permitted engine speeds 14 Mirrors 28 29 49 Anti glare 29 N Notes on Car care 185 193...

Page 262: ...wiper III Relays 212 Remote control 18 19 Replacing bulbs 222 235 Replacing wiper blades 184 Replacement key 17 Retractable spoiler rear 50 51 Roller blind Targa 162 Rollover protection system 46 47 Roof Liftingjsliding 136 139 Transport system 166 252 254 Running in 14 s Safety belts 38 40 192 Safety compliance sticker 243 Seals 190 Seat 32 37 Adjustment 32 37 Heating 36 Memory 34 35 Selector lev...

Page 263: ...hicle Care 185 193 Data 242 243 Identification label 242 Identification number 120 242 Washing 185 193 Ventilation 106 109 Vents 106 109 Voltmeter 72 w Warning lamps 68 71 Warning messages 92 97 Washer fluid 181 250 Washing 185 193 Weights 251 253 Wheel Changing 209 211 Bolts 17 208 Wheels 191 197 204 246 249 Windows 26 27 140 189 Washer nozzles 102 Washer system 102 181 250 Windshield wiper washe...

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