Porsche 911 CARRERA 4 -, Owner'S Manual

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Tiptronic S
Function
The Porsche Tiptronic is a five-speed transmission
with an “automatic” and a “manual” selection
mode.
In
automatic selection mode (selector lever
position
D
), gear changing is automatic. You can
change temporarily from automatic to manual
mode using the rocker switches on the steering
wheel.
In
manual selection mode
(selector lever
position M ), you change gear using the rocker
switches on the steering wheel.
You can change between selector lever position
D
and M as you wish while driving.
Note
Take care not to operate the rocker switches on
the steering wheel inadvertently in either automatic
or manual mode, thereby triggering undesired gear
changes.
Keylock position
The
ignition key
can be withdrawn only in selector
lever position P .
Transmission selector lever
Changing the selector lever position
The selector lever is locked with the ignition key
withdrawn.
The selector lever can be moved from position
P or
N
only with:
– The ignition switched on
– The brake pedal pressed and
– The release button pressed
Release button
The release button ( arrow ) in the selector lever
prevents unintentional gear changes.
The release button must be pressed when shifting
to position R or P .
Starting
The engine can be started only if the brake pedal is
depressed and the selector lever is in position
P
or
N .
Moving off
Only select the desired position for moving off
( D , M or R ) when the engine is idling and the
brake pedal is depressed.
Since the vehicle creeps when in gear, do not
release the brake until you want to move off.
After selecting a gear, do not accelerate until
you can feel that the gear is engaged.
Shifting Gears
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