Porsche 911 CARRERA 4 -, Owner'S Manual

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Warning!
The kickdown function is not active in manual
selection mode “M”.
Therefore shift down manually when accelerat-
ing (e.g. to overtake).
Two rocker switches in the upper steering-wheel
spokes let you comfortably and reliably select the
five forward speeds.
Shifting up
Press upper part ( + ) of a rocker switch.
Shifting down
Press lower part ( - ) of a rocker switch.
Depending on driving speed and engine speed,
you can shift up or down at any time. Gear changes
which would exceed the upper or lower engine-
speed limit will not be executed by the controller.
You can change down two gears by quickly
pressing the rocker switches twice.
If the engine-speed limit is reached, an automatic
upward shift is performed or, just before idling
speed is reached, a downward shift is performed.
Select an appropriately low gear on upward and
downward slopes. This will ensure optimum use of
engine power and engine braking.
PSM switched off and/or Sport mode switched
on
Please observe the chapter ”PORSCHE
STABILITY MANAGEMENT (PSM)” on page
79.
Please observe the chapter ”SPORT MODE” on
page 78.
If the PSM is switched off and/or Sport mode is
switched on, an automatic upshift does not occur
when the engine speed limit is reached.
Cancelling upshift suppression
This restriction can be cancelled for one gear
change by depressing the accelerator to kickdown.
If, for example, the engine speed limit is reached
during overtaking and the automatic upshift does
not occur, the transmission in this case shifts up by
accelerating to kickdown.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
full-throttle point (kickdown).
Manual mode failure
If manual mode fails, the control electronics switch
to automatic mode. In this event, the instrument
cluster will display selector lever position D .
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Stopping
For a brief stop (e.g. at a traffic light), leave
the selector lever in drive position and hold the
vehicle with the brake pedal.
For a longer stop with the engine running,
select position N (neutral) and hold vehicle
in position with the foot brake. Select lever
position D only when the foot brake pedal is
depressed.
Do not hold the car on a slope using the
accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the
handbrake instead.
Before leaving the vehicle, always apply the
handbrake and move the selector lever to
position P .
Parking
Go easy on the accelerator!
When parking or maneuvering in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of
the footbrake.
Driving in winter
In wintry road conditions it is advisable to take
steep inclines in manual mode. This prevents the
occurrence of gear changes that could cause
wheelspin.
Shifting Gears
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