2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA ESP

Tire
Pressuresforcoldtires
Summertiresandsnowtires
Front17inchwheels:
18inchwheels:
36psi(2.5bar)overpressure
36psi(2.5bar)overpressure
Rear17inchwheels:
18inchwheels:
36psi(2.5bar)overpressure
44psi(3.0bar)overpressure

Spare
wheel911Carrera
Frontandrear60psi(4.2bar)overpressure
Collapsiblesparewheel911Carrera4,Carrera4S
Frontandrear36psi(2.5bar)overpressure
ThesetirepressuresapplyonlytothetiremakesandtypesapprovedbyPorsche.
Alwaysobserveinstructionsinthechapter"TiresandTireCare",
TechnicalData
249

Weights911Carrera
CoupeManualtransmission
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)
3020
Ibs.to3262Ibs.
1370kgto
1480
kg

3946
Ibs.j1790kg

1708
Ibs.j775kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75kg
Maximumgrossweight
Maximumaxleload,front'
Maximumaxleload,rear'
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem"

CabrioletManualtransmission

Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)
3197
Ibs.to
3394
Ibs.

1450
kgto
1540
kg

4089
Ibs.j1855kg

1708
Ibs.j775kg

2601
Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75kg
Maximumgrossweight
Maximumaxleload,front'
Maximumaxleload,rear'
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem"
Themaximumgrossweightmustnotbeexceeded.

Note:If
additionalaccessoriesareinstalled,theusefulloadwillbecorrespondinglyless.
"
UseonlyOriginalPorscheRoofTransportSystem.
Tiptronic
5
3141
Ibs.to
3383
Ibs.

1425
kgto
1535kg
4089Ibs.j1845
kg

1708Ibs.j775
kg

2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75
kg
Tiptronic
5
3318
Ibs.to
3516
Ibs.

1505
kgto
1595kg
4210Ibs.j1910kg
1708Ibs.j775kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75
kg
TechnicalData
251

Weights911Carrera4
CoupeManualtransmission
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)
3152
Ibs.to
3394
Ibs.

1430
kgto
1540
kg

4089
Ibs.j1850kg
1818Ibs.j825kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75kg
Maximumgrossweight
Maximumaxleload,front'
Maximumaxleload,rear'
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem"

CabrioletManualtransmission

Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)
3329
Ibs.to
3527
Ibs.

1510
kgto
1600
kg
42211bs.j1915kg
1818Ibs.j825kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75kg
Maximumgrossweight
Maximumaxleload,front'
Maximumaxleload,rear'
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem"
Themaximumgrossweightmustnotbeexceeded.

Note:If
additionalaccessoriesareinstalled,theusefulloadwillbecorrespondinglyless.
"
UseonlyOriginalPorscheRoofTransportSystem.
252TechnicalData
Tiptronic
5
3274
Ibs.to
3516
Ibs.

1485
kgto1595kg

4210Ibs.j1905kg
1818Ibs.j825kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75
kg
Tiptronic
5
3450
Ibs.to
3648
Ibs.

1565
kgto
1655kg
4342Ibs.j1970kg
1818Ibs.j825kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75
kg

Weights911Carrera
45
Manualtransmission

Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)
3296
Ibs.to
3450
Ibs.

1495
kgto
1565
kg

4122
Ibs.j1870kg
1818Ibs.j825kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75kg
Maximumgrossweight
Maximumaxleload,front'
Maximumaxleload,rear'
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem"
Weights911Targa

Manualtransmission

Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)
3175
Ibs.to
3373
Ibs.

1440
kgto
1530
kg

4067
Ibs.j1845kg

1708
Ibs.j775kg

2601
Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75kg
Maximumgrossweight
Maximumaxleload,front'
Maximumaxleload,rear'
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem"
Themaximumgrossweightmustnotbeexceeded.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessoriesareinstalled,theusefulloadwillbecorrespondinglyless.
"
UseonlyOriginalPorscheRoofTransportSystem.
Tiptronic
5
3417
Ibs.to
3571
Ibs.

1550
kgto
1620kg
4243Ibs.j1925kg
1818Ibs.j825kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75
kg
Tiptronic
5
3296
Ibs.to
3494
Ibs.

1495
kgto
1585kg
4188Ibs.j1900kg
1708Ibs.j775kg
2601Ibs.j1180kg
165Ibs.j75
kg
TechnicalData
253

Index
A
ABS(antilockbrakesystem)56,57
Acousticwarningsignal84
Airbagsystems44,45
-Switchingoffpassengerairbag42-45
Airdistribution106-109
Airfilter183
Airconditioningsystem106-109
Alarmsystem24,25,126
Alcantara192
Antenna126,186
Antifreeze169
Antilockbrakesystem(ABS)56,57
Ashtray110
Audiooperation124,125
Auto-buttonairconditioningsystem106,107
Automatic
-Anti-glaremirrors29
-Doorlocking20
-Headlightadjustment100
-Lockingretractor40
-Speedcontrol72,104,105
Averageconsumption83,88,89
Averagespeed83,88,89
B
Backrest
-Adjustment32-37
-Release32,33,37
Battery120,215-219
-Warninglight72
Beforedrivingoff12,13
Bloweradjustment106-109
Brakes52-57,174
-Fluid174,250
-FluidwarningIight174
-Lights225,231
-Pads14,55
-Rollerbraketester59,61
Breakinhints14
Bulbs
-Chart223
-Replacing222-235
c
Cabriolet140-149
Canholder.115
Capacities,overview250
Carcare185-193
Cartelephone.126
Carwashes186
Cassettetape
-Player125
-Holder117
Catalyticconverters180
Cautions168,196
Centrallocking21-23
-emergencyoperation22
Changingwheels209-211
Checkenginewarninglight81
Childrestraint
-Anchorages41
-System41-43
-Switchingoffpassengerairbag42-45
CigarettelighterIII
Circulatingairbutton107
Clock79
Clotheshook116
Clutchpedal52
Collapsiblesparewheel206,207,211
Compactdisc
-Changer120,125
-Holder117
-Player120,125
Compressorforcollapsiblesparewheel121
Convertibletop140-149
-Care187
-Indicatorlight143
Coolant76,77,169,170
-Level169,170
-Temperaturegauge76
-Warninglight76
Coolingsystem76,169,170
Cruisecontrol72,104,105
Cupholder115
Index
259

H
Hardtop154-159
Headlights10O,101,224-229
-Adjusting236,237
-Cleaningsystem102,181,250
Heatedrearwindow30
Heating106-109
Highbeam
-Indicatorlight75
-Lever100
Hoods118,119
Horn15,21,22
Identificationnumber120,242
Ignitionlock64,65,129
Immobilizer17
Indicatorlights68-II
Infraredpassenger
compartmentmonitoring24,25
Instrumentpanel62,63
Instruments68-97
-Lights73,100
Interiormirror28,29
Interiorlight112-114,234
Intermittentoperationswitch102,103
J
Jack120,121,204-211
Jumpercables220,201
K
Kerblight233
Keylock.129
Keys16-19
L
Leather191
Licenseplatelight100,233
Lids118,119
-Emergencyunlocking214
Lifting/slidingroof136-139
Light
-Flasher75,100,101
-Lowbeam100,101
-Switch10O,101
Loadswitch-off212
Locking21-23
-Conditions22
Luggagecompartment120,121,233
Luggagecarrier166,252-254
M
Maintenance168-193
Make-upmirror31
Maximumpermittedenginespeeds14
Mirrors28,29,49
-Anti-glare29
N
Noteson
-Carcare185-193
-Maintenance168
Numberplatelight100,233
0
Octanerating177,178
Odometer73
Oil170-173,250
-Consumption14,170
-Dipstick171
-Levelchecks86,87,III
-Levelgauge86,87
-Pressuregauge80
-Pressurewarninglight80
On-boardcomputer82-97
-Basicsetting83,89
-Languageselection90
On-boardliterature2
Orientationlight112,113
Outside-temperaturedisplay83,89
Index
261

p
Paint
-Care185-193
-Data242
Parking
-Aids48,49
-Assistant48,49
-Brake52,53
-Light100,228,231
Particlefilter183
Passengerairbag,switchingoff41-45
Passengercompartment
monitoring,infrared24,25
Platformlift205
Plasticparts190
Porschecommunication
management(PCM)123
Porschestabilitymanagement(PSM)58,59
Powermeasurements60
Powersteeringfluidlevel182,250
Powerwindows20,26,27,140
Practicaltips196-239
262Index
R
Radiatorfan67,170
Radioreception124,125
Rainsensor103
Rangeonremainingfuel89
Rearfoglight100,231
Rearlid118,119
Rearlid(Targa)161-165
Rearseatbackrest37
Rearspoiler50,51
Rearviewmirrors28,29,49
Rearwindowdefogger30
RearwiperIII
Relays212
Remotecontrol18,19
Replacingbulbs222-235
Replacingwiperblades184
Replacementkey17
Retractablespoiler,rear50,51
Rollerblind(Targa)162
Rolloverprotectionsystem46,47
Roof
-Liftingjsliding136-139
-Transportsystem166,252-254
Runningin14
s
Safetybelts38-40,192
Safetycompliancesticker243
Seals..190
Seat32-37
-Adjustment32-37
-Heating36
-Memory34,35
Selectorleverpositionindicator130
Shiftlock..129
Sidemarkerlight100,230,231
Sidememberpanels51
Slidingroof136-139
Snowchains203,248
Spacerrings207
Sparekey17,18
Sparewheel120,121,206,207,211,248
Speed
-Control72,104,105
-Gong84
Speedometer74
Spoiler,retractable50,51
Sportsexhaustsystem123
Startingandstoppingtheengine64-67
Steeringwheel
-Adjustment37
-Lock64,65
-Toggleswitches129-134
Storageoptions116,117
Storagetray117
StoringyourPorsche..193
Sunvisors31