Porsche 911 GT3 R 2012, Technical Manual

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5.4.5. Instructions for use
To guarantee the correct function of the shift system the following
conditions of use must be observed.
Example for reading the diagram:
Shifting from NEUTRAL to REVERSE
• DO not touch or activate the paddles
• The throttle must be closed (engine at idle speed)
• The clutch pedal must be pressed
•
REVERSE button on dashboard activated

Reverse gear is selected
R N N 1 1 6 6 1 1 N N R
Paddle /
trigger
Right (up) Right (up) Right (up) Left (down) Left (down) Reverse
Throttle
butterfly
Not activated Not activated > 20% < 20% Not activated Not activated
Clutch Activated Activated - - Activated Activated
Blip - - - Automatic - -
Up shift Down shift
In the event of an emergency (car spins on the circuit / approaching pit in
4
th
gear) the driver can shift from 4
th
gear to neutral with clutch pedal
depressed. Down shifting can still only be made sequentially (1 gear per
paddle activation). Consequently, in the example described the left paddle
must be pulled 4 times.
(4,.............3,………....2,…..……..1…..,……..N)
1x 2x 3x 4x