911 Carrera

Owners Manual
WKD 10 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
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The orientation guides in the Owners Manual are highlighted in yellow. Overall Table of Contents At the start of the Owners Manual you will find an overview of the overall contents of the Owners Manual. Section Contents There is a summary of topics with the corresponding page numbers at the beginning of each main chapter. Index There is a detailed, alphabetical index at the end of this Owners Manual.
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Dear Owner,

We would like to thank you for your purchase of a Porsche Sports car. Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no novice when it comes to automobiles. Remember however, as with any vehicle, you should take time to familiarize yourself with your Porsche and its performance characteristics. Always drive within your own unique capabilities as a driver and your level of experience with your Porsche. Ensure that anyone else driving your Porsche does the same. To prevent or minimize injury, always use your safety belts. Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of your vehicle. This Owners Manual contains a host of useful information. Please take the time to read this manual before you drive your new Porsche. Become familiar with the operation of your Porsche car for maximum safety and operating pleasure. The better you know your Porsche, the more pleasure you will experience driving your new car. Always keep your Owners Manual in the car, and give it to the new owner if you ever sell your Porsche.
A separate Maintenance Booklet explains how you can keep your Porsche in top driving condition by having it serviced regularly. A separate Warranty and Customer Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Porsche. For U.S. only: If you believe that your vehicle has a fault which could cause a crash, injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche Cars N.A.). 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.savercar.gov. Your car has thousands of parts and components which have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Porsches high standards of engineering quality and safety.
Warning! Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can lead to accidents and severe or fatal personal injuries. Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or interfere with those safety features built into the vehicle. Modifications may be carried out on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche. Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe manner obeying the local laws and in the light of driving conditions faced by you, and in accordance with the instructions provided in this Owners Manual. f Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring those laws and driving conditions, or by ignoring the instructions in this manual. Caution! The fitting of racing tires (e.g. slicks) for sporting events is not approved by Porsche. Very high cornering speeds can be achieved with racing tires. However, the resulting transverse acceleration values would jeopardize the adequate supply of oil to the engine. Porsche therefore will not accept any warranty or accept any liability for damage occurring as a result of non-compliance with this provision. f Do not fit racing tires (e.g. slicks) for sporting events on your vehicle.
Regularly check your vehicle for signs of damage. Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers or underside panels affect the driving behavior and therefore must be replaced immediately. Your car may have all or some of the components described in this manual. Should you have difficulty understanding any of the explanations of features or equipment installed in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also check with your dealer on other available options or equipment. Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the drivers side of the vehicle, and right as the passengers side of the vehicle. Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the information available at the time of printing. It has always been Porsches policy to continuously improve its products. Porsche, therefore, reserves the right to make changes in design and specification, and to make additions or improvements in its product without incurring any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured. We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable driving in your Porsche.

Emergency equipment

It is good practice to carry emergency equipment in your vehicle. Some of the items you should have are: window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, firstaid kit, etc.

In the drivers seat.

f Check operation of the horn. f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and controls. To reduce the possibility of injury from the airbag deployment, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full vehicle control. f Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. f Buckle your safety belts. f Check operation of the foot and parking brake. f Check all warning and indicator lights with ignition on and engine not running.

On the road.

f Never drive after you have consumed alcohol or drugs. f Always have your safety belt fastened. f Always drive defensively. Expect the unexpected.
f When parked, always set the parking brake. Move the PDK selector lever to P or the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear. On hills also turn the front wheels toward the curb. f When emergency repairs become necessary, move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the emergency flasher and use other warning devices to alert other motorists. 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 other flammable material. f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked with every refueling.
f Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes. f Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving conditions warrant it.
f Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, depending on traffic, road and weather conditions. f 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 characteristics of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydroplaning of the tires. f Always observe speed limits and obey road signs and traffic laws. f When tired, get well off the road, stop and take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the vehicle with engine idling. Please see the chapter ENGINE EXHAUST on Page 5.
f Start engine and check all warning displays for warning symbols. f Never leave an idling car unattended. f Lock doors from inside, especially with children in the car to prevent inadvertent opening of doors from inside or outside. Drive with doors locked.
Break in hints for the first 2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche. Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.

Warning light USA Warning light Canada
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer stay on when the engine is running or come on while driving, the brake pads are worn excessively. f Do not continue to operate the vehicle. Have your authorized Porsche dealer inspect or replace the brake pads.
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System)
The ABS system represents a major contribution to the enhancement of active safety in your vehicle. This system prevents the wheels from locking in a panic stop on almost all road surfaces. With the ABS system in your vehicle, the following areas are enhanced: Steering, vehicle remains steerable under all braking forces when ABS is engaged. Good directional control, no swerving caused by locking of wheels under braking conditions. Shorter stopping distance, stopping distances are usually reduced because controlled braking is maximized. Prevention of wheel lock up, no brake- induced sliding and thus no localized tire wear from emergency braking. The crucial advantage of the ABS system over a conventional brake system is in the area of maintaining directional control and maneuverability of the car in emergency situations.
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 inappropriate speed cannot be reduced, even by the ABS. The driver bears the responsibility for all driving maneuvers. f Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions. f Obey all traffic laws. Other vehicles not equipped with the ABS system may not be able to maintain control, especially on wet or poor road surfaces and thus may be more likely to impact you from behind. f To minimize that risk, use your ABS system to increase your ability to maneuver to avoid dangerous situations and not merely to try to stop in the shortest distance possible.
Operation of the ABS system
A wheel speed sensor is mounted to each of the four wheels. If wheel lock-up of either of the front wheels or the rear wheels is sensed during braking, the brake pressure is adjusted automatically until the wheel no longer slips. If braking forces approach the wheel lock-up point for all wheels (panic braking) the ABS system will intervene to provide a rapid rythmic braking. The proper operation of ABS is perceived by the driver as a pulsating brake pedal in conjunction with audible noise and perhaps some vibration. f If you experience these sensations while driving or a road surface with questionable traction, reduce vehicle speed appropriate for the prevailing road conditions. f If full braking should be necessary, press the brake pedal all the way down throughout the entire braking procedure, regardless of the pulsating pedal. Do not ease up on pressure applied to the pedal. The functional readiness of all the main electrical components of the ABS is checked by an electronic monitoring system both before and while you drive.

Dynamometer testing procedure
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces conduct emissions inspection/maintenance testing involving the use of two-wheel dynamometer. A two-wheeled dynamometer is a treadmill type device upon which a single axle of the car, the driving axle of the vehicle, rotates to simulate vehicle operation on the road while the vehicle remains stationary. Your vehicle has a full-time four-wheel drive system which cannot be disabled. Severe damage to the powertrain can result if tested on a two-wheel dynamometer. Warning! Risk of severe powertrain damage and a possible unexpected movement of the vehicle. f Do not test your vehicle on a two-wheel dynamometer. f Advise the emission station of this warning before testing the vehicle.

Brake tests

Brake tests must be performed only on plate-type test stands or roller test stands. The ignition must be off. The following limit values must not be exceeded on roller test stands: Testing speed 5 mph (8 km/h) Test duration 20 seconds

Handbrake tests

Handbrake tests on the roller test stand must only be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Balancing wheels on the vehicle
During finish balancing of the wheels, the vehicle must be hoisted and all the wheels able to rotate freely.

Towing

f Please see the chapter TOWING on Page 280.

Wheels/Tires

The PTM control unit is adapted to the approved tire sizes. The use of non-approved tire sizes may lead to deviations in wheel speeds and it may influence handling or result in the PTM switching off. Operation, Safety

Sport Mode

A sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport mode is switched on. Interventions by the Porsche control systems are intentionally shifted towards greater agility and driving performance: PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) is automatically changed to Sport mode, resulting in a stiffer suspension setup. When Sport mode is active, the PDK transmission switches to a sporty gear-changing map and shortens the gear shifting times. Gear changes take place faster, but fuel consumption is also increased. PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control gives a sportier road-feel to the vehicle. PSM interventions take place later than in Normal mode. The driver can maneuver the vehicle with greater agility at its performance limits, without having to dispense with the assistance of PSM in emergency situations. This helps to achieve optimal lap times, particularly on race circuits with a dry road surface. The electronic accelerator pedal reacts sooner, and the engine is more responsive to throttle inputs. When Sport mode is switched on, this function is activated only after the driver has floored the accelerator pedal or released it briefly.

Recirculating-air setting
Warning! Risk of accident due to impaired vision, resulting in serious personal injury or death. In recirculating-air setting, the windows may fog up. f Only select recirculating-air setting for short periods. f If the windows fog up, switch recirculating-air setting off immediately by pressing the circulating-air button again and select the Defrost windshield function.
Switching recirculating-air setting on or off
f Press button E. The outside-air supply is interrupted and only the inside air is circulated. The light-emitting diode in the button lights up. Over approx. 37 F/3 C If the air-conditioning compressor was off, it switches on automatically. The duration of recirculating-air setting is not limited. Below approx. 37 F/3 C The air-conditioning compressor is switched off. Recirculating-air setting is automatically ended after approx. 3 minutes.
Air distribution to footwell f Press button H. The air flows to the footwell. The selection appears on the display panel. Air distribution to central and side vents f Press button I. The air flows from the central and side vents. Vents must be open. The selection appears on the display panel. Air distribution to windshield f Press button J. The air flows to the windshield. The selection appears on the display panel. Note on operation f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus, individual air conditioning settings can be stored on your vehicle key. Please observe the chapter Individual Memory in the separate PCM operating instructions.
General instructions for air-conditioning compressor
Can switch off briefly if engine is under an extreme load to ensure sufficient engine cooling. Switches off automatically at temperatures below approx. 37 F/3 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, it is a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly with the windows open. Depending on the outside temperature and humidity, condensation can drip from the evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle. This is normal and not a sign of leakage. If uncooled air flows out when the lowest temperature has been set, switch off the airconditioning compressor and have the fault repaired at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Air distribution

The individual air distributions can be combined as desired. Recommended setting in Summer: Air distribution to central and side vents. Recommended setting in Winter: Air distribution to footwell and windshield.

Fresh-air Intake

To ensure proper air intake: f Keep the fresh-air inlet between the luggage compartment lid and the windshield free from snow, ice and leaves.
A - Continuous opening and closing B - Setting vent direction
Changing air flow direction
f Move the vanes to make the air flow in the desired direction. Outside air or conditioned air can be delivered from all vents, depending on the air-distribution setting on the operating panel.

Recalling telephone information
f Select TEL with the operating lever.
Note You can recall phone calls, e.g. calls that arrived during your absence, via the menu item Missed calls.
Example: Selecting from the telephone book and calling
f Select Phone book with the operating lever.
f Select a person to call and push the operating lever forward. The connection is established.
f Push the operating lever forward to end the call.

Incoming call

f Select Accept or Refuse and push the operating lever forward. Note Rejected phone calls can be recalled with the menu item Missed calls.
Stopwatch on the instrument panel The stopwatch has an analogue and a digital display. The large pointer of the analogue display measures the seconds. The two small pointers measure hours and minutes. The display re-starts at zero after 12 hours. Seconds and increments of 1/100th of a second can be read on the digital display. The digital display and the display in the on-board computer can indicate up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. The stopwatch can be swivelled both to the left and to the right. Stopwatch displays:
Note on operation When you leave the CHRONO menu while the stopwatch is running, measurement will continue. The stopwatch stops after the ignition is switched off. If the ignition is switched on again within approx. 4 minutes, the stopwatch will continue to run. The only way to reset the stopwatch to zero is by selecting Reset in the CHRONO menu.

CHRONO Stopwatch

You can use the stopwatch to measure time intervals, e.g. on the race circuit or on work-related journeys. Measured lap times can be stored and evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche Communication Management (PCM). f Please observe the chapter Sport display in the separate PCM operating instructions.
on the stopwatch on the instrument panel, in the on-board computer menu CHRONO, on the performance display in the PCM. Starting/stopping stopwatch All stopwatch displays are started and stopped via the on-board computer menu CHRONO.

Starting the timing

f Push operating lever forward. The selection field is switched on. f Select CHRONO with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward. The time runs on all stopwatch displays. The on-board computer display changes to the Stop timing/Intermediate time selection.
Stopping the timing After time measurement is started, the on-board computer display changes to the Stop timing/Intermediate time. f Select Stop timing with the operating lever.
f Push lever forward. The time is stopped in all stopwatch displays, and the on-board computer display changes to the Continue/Reset selection. The timing can be continued or reset to zero.

Tire pressure function of the on-board computer The tire pressure function of the on-board computer displays the tire pressures (actual pressure) dependent on temperature in the four wheels. You can watch the tire pressure rise as the temperature increases while driving. This display is only for information. f Under no circumstances should the tire pressures be changed based on this display.
f Push operating lever up or down until the tire pressure function of the on-board computer appears. (The selection field must be switched off.)
Pressure info in tire pressure menu In accordance with physical principles, the air pressure changes as the temperature changes. The tire pressure increases or decreases by around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 F (10 C) change in temperature. The Tire Pressure Monitoring takes this relationship between tire pressure and temperature into account. f Please see the chapter PRESSURE INCREASE AS THE RESULT OF TEMPERATURE INCREASE on Page 152. You can read the tire pressures to be corrected in this display.
The tire pressure to be corrected (refill pressure) is indicated on the displayed wheel. Example: If 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) is displayed, 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) must be added to this tire. Note The tire pressure menu can only be called up when the vehicle is stationary. Calling up the Info pressure display f Push operating lever forward in order to switch on the selection field. f Select TPM with the operating lever. f Push operating lever forward. The display changes to the tire pressure menu. f Select Info pressure with the operating lever. f Push operating lever forward. Note After the ignition is switched on, it can take up to approx. 1 minute before all tire pressures are displayed. Dashes (-.-) appear instead of the tire pressures. Tire type info in Tire pressure menu Information about the currently set tires: Tire type: Summer tires, winter tires Tire size: 18, 19 inch Info tires shows the current tire settings. Calling up the Info tires display f Push operating lever forward in order to switch on the selection field. f Select TPM with the operating lever. f Push operating lever forward. The display changes to the tire pressure menu. f Select Info tires with the operating lever. f Push operating lever forward.

3. Release the brake within a few seconds. Remaining stationary for a long time with Launch Control active can lead to overloading of the transmission. In order to protect the transmission, the engine power is then reduced and the Launch Control active process is cancelled. Shifting gears on the steering wheel With the shift buttons on the steering wheel, you can change temporarily from automatic selection mode D to manual mode M. For example: Shifting down before bends and on entering built-up areas. Shifting down on downward slopes (engine braking). Shifting down for brief spurts of acceleration. Manual selection mode remains engaged: for cornering (depending on the lateral acceleration) and overrunning, when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. at a junction). The system leaves manual selection mode: automatically after approx. 8 seconds (unless cornering or overrunning), after driving off.
Kickdown The kickdown function is active in selector lever positions D and M. f For optimum acceleration, e.g. when overtaking, depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full-throttle point (kickdown). The transmission shifts down depending on the speed of travel and engine speed. Upward shifts occur at the highest possible engine speeds.

M Manual selection mode

The currently selected gear is retained when you change from D to M. If you change from M to D, the gear-changing map suitable for your current driving style is selected and the appropriate gear is selected. The selector lever and the two shift buttons in the top steering wheel spokes allow you to comfortably and reliably select the seven forward gears.

Shifting up +

f Press the PDK selector lever or shift button on the steering wheel forward. Shifting down f Pull the PDK selector lever or shift button on the steering wheel back. You can shift up or down by the corresponding number of gears by quickly pressing or pulling the shift buttons or selector lever several times in succession. The transmission can be shifted up or down by several gears in succession by continuously operating the selector lever or shift buttons.
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. There is no automatic upshift at the upper engine speed limit in selector lever position M. Upshift suppression can be cancelled by kickdown operation. 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 as a result of kickdown operation. f Select an appropriately low gear on upward and downward slopes. This will ensure optimum use of engine power and engine braking. In order to shift up automatically at the upper engine speed limit:

As it is not possible to exclude the risk of damage to this protective coating in day to day driving, it is advisable to have the underside of the car inspected at certain intervals preferably before the start of winter and again in spring and the undercoating restored as necessary. Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the bodyseal treatment procedures and has the necessary equipment for applying factory approved materials. We recommend that you entrust them with such work and inspections. Unlike conventional spray oils, undercoating and rust-proofing compounds based on bitumen or wax do not attack the sound-proofing materials applied at the factory. Warning! Danger of fire resulting in serious personal injury or death. f Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converters or heat shields. During driving the substance used for undercoating could overheat and ignite. f Before applying fresh underseal, carefully remove any deposits of dirt and grease. Once it has dried, the new undercoating compound forms a tough protective coating which provides efficient rust-proofing of the floor panels and components.
f Always apply a fresh coating of suitable preservative to unprotected areas after cleaning the underside of the body, the transmission, the engine or carrying out repairs to underbody, engine or transmission components. Effective rust-proofing is particularly important during the cold weather season. If your car is driven frequently in areas where salt has been spread on the roads, the whole engine compartment should be cleaned thoroughly after the winter to prevent salt from causing any lasting damage. A full under-body wash should also be performed at the same time.
The resulting film on the brake discs can impair braking performance. f Make sure that no cleaning agent comes into contact with the brake discs. f If cleaning agent has come into contact with the brake discs, thoroughly clean the brake discs with a strong jet of water. f Paying attention to any road users behind you, dry the brake discs by applying the brakes at short intervals. Metal particles (such as brass or copper in brake dust) must not remain too long on alloy wheels. Contact corrosion can cause pitting. Cleaners with an oxide-removing effect or the wrong pH value, as are commonly used for other metals, as well as mechanical tools and products, will damage the oxide layer and are therefore unsuitable. f Use only cleaners for alloy wheels (pH value 9.5). Products with the wrong pH value can destroy the protective layer on the wheels. We recommend Porsche cleaner for alloy rims. f If possible, wash the wheels every two weeks with a sponge or washing brush. If the wheels are exposed to road salt, grit or industrial dust, weekly cleaning is necessary.

Leather

Characteristics and special features The natural surface markings of leather, e.g. creases, healed scars, insect sting marks, structural differences and slight variations in shade and grain add to the attractiveness of the natural leather product. Observe the following care instructions: Caution! The leather will be damaged by the use of unsuitable cleaning and care agents and by incorrect treatment. f Do not use caustic cleaners or hard cleaning aids. f Perforated leather must under no circumstances get wet on its reverse side. f Clean all types of leather regularly to remove fine dust using a soft, damp, white woollen cloth or a commercially available microfibre cloth.

Cleaning airbags covers

Danger! There is a danger of serious personal injury or death if the airbag system is impaired by improper cleaning work. f Do not make any modifications whatsoever on individual components such as the padded covers of the steering wheel, passenger side instrument panel, the front seats and the door linings. f Let your authorized Porsche dealer clean these components.

Cleaning fabric linings

f Fabric linings on pillars, convertible top liner and sun blinds, etc. must be cleaned only using suitable cleaning agents or a suitable dry foam and a soft brush.

Alcantara

f Do not use a leather care product to clean Alcantara. For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover with a soft brush. Heavy abrasion or rubbing when cleaning causes a lasting change in the surface. Cleaning when lightly soiled f Wet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap solution and wipe off the dirt. Cleaning when heavily soiled f Wet a soft cloth with lukewarm water or thinned white spirit and dab the dirt from the outside in.

Storing your Porsche

If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged period, please consult your authorized Porsche dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the most suitable and necessary methods. f Clean your vehicle thoroughly inside and outside. Clean the engine compartment. The under carriage and chassis components should be free of dirt and salt deposits. f Fill up the fuel tank. f Change the oil and oil filter, and run the engine for several minutes. f Increase the tire pressure to 50 psi (3.5 bar). It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber piston shafts. The vehicle should be moved slightly, approximately every four weeks, to prevent flat spot on the tires.
Climate control The air conditioning system should be in good working condition and fully charged. Windshield/Headlight washer f Check and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution level as necessary. Electrical system f 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. f Recharge the battery every 3 months. If the battery remains in the vehicle with the cables connected, it is necessary to check, remove and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks. Do not fast charge the battery. f Please see the chapter BATTERY on Page 261. Vehicle interior The interior must be dry, especially in the area of the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (SilicaGel) is recommended in vehicles with leather interior and in areas with high humidity. The recommended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs. (500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets. Windows, doors and lids must be closed. The air vents should be opened.

Installing the battery

1. Put battery in and push it all the way to the stop. 2. Screw in fastening screw B. Danger! Risk of short circuit and explosion, resulting in serious personal injury or death. f Important: connect the positive (+) cable first, and then the negative () ground wire. 3. Important: connect the positive (+) cable first, and then the negative () ground wire danger of short circuit! 4. Push on central vent hose C. Fitting the plastic lid 1. Insert the two outer hooks of the plastic lid into the eye mounts of the lid opening. 2. Lower the lid. 3. Using both hands, push the lid into the eye mounts without using force (if too much force is used, the hooks may jam and the panel will warp). Make sure that the lid is correctly seated. 4. Turn the turn-locks so that they point in longitudinal direction. 5. Press the turn-locks down until they audibly engage.
3. Replace the cover and press together firmly. Please observe the disposal instructions for batteries. Note f Please dispose batteries in compliance with any and all government regulations.
Replacing the remote-control battery
The battery should be changed when the range of the radio remote control becomes smaller or when the light-emitting diode no longer flashes when the remote control is operated. 1. Using your finger nail or a small screwdriver, carefully lift off the cover of the key grip (arrow). 2. Replace the battery (paying attention to the polarity). Replacement battery Lithium CR 2032, 3 volts.
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables
If the battery is discharged, e.g. in winter or after the car has been parked for a long time, the battery of another car can be used for starting with the help of jumper cables. Make sure the voltage of both batteries is the same. Both batteries must be 12 volt types. The capacity (Ampere hours, Ah) of the booster battery must not be substantially less than that of the discharged battery. The discharged battery must be correctly connected to the vehicles electrical system. f Please see the chapter BATTERY on Page 261. f Please see the chapter EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID on Page 260. Note f Do not try to start the car by pushing or towing. Damage to the catalytic converters and other components of the car may result.
Warning! Risk of short circuit, damage and explosion, resulting in serious personal injury or death. f Use only jumper cables of adequate diameter cross-section and fitted with completely insulated alligator clips. f Follow all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer. f 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. f The vehicles must not be in contact, otherwise current might flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected. f The cable clamps must not be allowed to contact each other when one end of the jumper cables are connected to a battery. f Ensure that tools or conductive jewelery (rings, chains, watch straps) do not come into contact with the positive jumper cable or the positive battery post. f Improper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin the alternator.

Vehicle Identification, Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

When ordering spare parts or making inquiries, please always quote the vehicle identification number.

Vehicle data bank

The vehicle data bank is attached to the inside of the Maintenance booklet. It contains all important data about your vehicle. Note This data bank cannot be re-ordered if it is lost or damaged. This label contains the following information: 1. Vehicle Identification No. 2. Type/Type description 3. Engine code/Transmission code 4. Paint No./Interior 5. Optional equipment
Vehicle identification number
In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations, the vehicle identification number of your car is located at the bottom left of the windshield frame and can be seen from the outside. The vehicle identification number is in the luggage compartment under the battery cover and at the bottom left behind the windshield. Removing the battery cover f Please see the chapter BATTERY on Page 261.
Safety compliance sticker
The safety compliance sticker is your assurance that your new Porsche complies with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufactured. f 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.
The tire pressure plate is attached to the left-hand door aperture.

Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the underside of the crankcase.

Technical Data

Engine data
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Targa Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S Power kit Carrera Type MA 102 Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled 6 3.82 in./97 mm 3.21 in./81.5 mm 220.5 cu. in./3614 cmhp/254 kW 6500 rpm 288 ft. lb./390 Nm 4400 rpm up to 1.5 liters/1000 km (1.6 quarts/622 miles) MA 101 Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled 6 4.02 in./102 mm 3.05 in./77.5 mm 231.9 cu. in./3800 cmhp/283 kW 6500 rpm 310 ft. lb./420 Nm 4400 rpm up to 1.5 liters/1000 km (1.6 quarts/622 miles) MA 101S Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled 6 4.02 in./102 mm 3.05 in./77.5 mm 231.9 cu. in./3800 cmhp/300 kW 7300 rpm 310 ft. lb./420 Nm 4400 - 5800 rpm up to 1.5 liters/1000 km (1.6 quarts/622 miles)

Handbrake... 57 Hardtop... 194 Putting on.. 196 Removing.. 194 Head restraints.. 30 Headlights.. 270 Adjusting.. 278, 279 Beam adjustment.. 81 Cleaning system.. 83, 220 Flasher.. 82 Heated rear window.. 29 Heated rear window/Door mirror heating.. 110 Heater.. 106 High beam Indicator light.. 119 Lever... 80 High-pressure cleaning units. 224 Home mode.. 81 Index
HomeLink... 103 Hoods.. 93, 94 Horn.. 12, 19, 21 Hot exhaust pipes.. 5
Ignition key... 74 Emergency operation.. 76 Ignition lock.. 74 Withdrawing ignition key, PDK transmission.. 172 Immobilizer.. 15 Indicator lights. 112, 114 INFO Warning messages.. 132 Instrument Illumination... 116 Lights.. 80 Panel.. 112, 114, 158 Interior lights.. 71 Interior mirror.. 28

Jumper cables.. 267

Key codes.. 15 Key-operated airbag deactivation device. 49 Keys.. 15, 16
LATCH System.. 54 Launch Control.. 173 Leather care... 230
License plate light...80 Lids...94 Emergency unlocking.260 Lifting vehicle..254 Lifting/sliding roof..178 Light Daytime driving..80 Flasher..80, 82, 119 Low beam..80, 82 Sensor for instrument illumination.112, 114 Switch..80, 82 Light alloy wheels Inscription..245 Lights Care..229 Headlight beam adjustment..81 LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit.129 Load switch-off..258 Loading information.246 Locking...19 Conditions..21 Locking retractor..53 Low beam..82 Lowering..56 Luggage carrier..291, 292 Luggage compartment..95, 97 Lid..93 Lid warning light.93 Unlocking lid...16 Luggage compartment/ engine compartment lid, warning lights.93 Luggage rack..204
Maintenance..206 Make-up mirror..40 Maximum permitted engine speeds.10 Manual transmission..168 Mirror Folding in...28 Heating..29, 110 Inside...27 Mirrors...27, 73 Anti-glare...28 Multi-functional steering wheel.39
Navigation..98 Selection field, on-board computer.142 Notes on Car care..224 Maintenance..206 Number plate light..80, 277
Octane rating..216, 217 Odometer...117 Off delay..81 Oil..208 Change..210 Checking level..153 Consumption...10 Level checks..208 Level indicator.153 Pressure..124 Recommendation..210
Temperature.. 116 Topping off engine oil. 209 OIL Display and measurement of the engine oil level.. 153 On-board computer.. 126 Basic settings.. 127, 155 Calling on-board computer functions.. 127 Functions and display possibilities. 127 General information. 156, 157 Language versions.. 155 Operation, controls.. 126 Selecting a radio station.. 142 Setting the clock.. 156 Switching daytime driving lights on/off. 156 Switching on navigation.. 142 Tire pressure warnings. 149 Warnings and messages.. 158 On-board literature.. 2 Operating voice control. 126 Operating your Porsche in other Countries. 214 Orientation light.. 71 Outside temperatur indicator.. 123 Oxygen sensor.. 219