2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA warning light

Temperature
A,B,C
ThetemperaturegradesareA(thehighest),B
andC,representingthetire'sresistancetothe
generationofheatanditsabilitytodissipate
heatwhentestedundercontrolledconditionson
aspecifiedindoorlaboratorytestwheel.
Sustainedhightemperaturescancausethema-
terialofthetiretodegenerateandreducetire
life,andexcessivetemperaturecanleadtosud-
dentirefailure.
ThegradeCcorrespondstoalevelofperfor-
mancewhichallpassengercartiresmustmeet
undertheFederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandard
No.109.
GradesBandArepresenthigherlevelsofper-
formanceonthelaboratorytestwheelthanthe
minimumrequiredbylaw.
A
Warning!
Thetemperaturegradeforthistireisestab-
lishedforatirethatisproperlyinflatedandnot
overloaded.
Excessivespeed,underinflation,orexcessive
loading,eitherseparatelyorincombination,can
causeheatbuildupandpossibletirefailure.
Tirepressures
A
Warning!
Incorrecttirepressurecausesincreased
tirewearandadverselyaffectsroadhand-
ling.
I>Alwaysuseanaccuratetirepressuregauge
whencheckinginflationpressures.
I>Donotexceedthemaximumtirepressure
listedonthetiresidewall.(Alsoreferto"Tech-
nicaldata").
I>Coldtireinflationpressuremeans:alltires
mustbecold,ambienttemperaturemaximum

68°F
(20°C),whenadjustingtheinflation
pressure.
Avoidsunlightstrikingthetiresbefore
measuringcoldpressures,sincethepress-
ureswouldrisefromtemperatureinfluence.
I>Valvecapsprotectthevalvefromdustand
dirt,andthusfromleakage.
Alwaysscrewcapstightlydown.
Replacemissingcapsimmediately.
I>Forsafetyreasons,don'tusetireinflating
bottles.

Tiretraction

A
Warning!
Whendrivingonwetorslushyroads,a
wedgeofwatermaybuild
up
betweenthe
tiresandtheroad.Thisphenomenonis
knownas"hydroplane"andmaycausepar-
tialorcompletelossoftraction,vehicle
controlorstoppingability.
I>Reducespeedonwetsurfacetopreventthis.

Tirelife

Tirelifedependsonvariousfactors,i.e.,road
surfaces,trafficandweatherconditions,driving
habits,typeoftiresandtirecare.
I>Inspectyourtiresforwearanddamagebe-
foredrivingoff.Ifyounoticeunevenorsub-
stantialwear,wheelsmightneedalignmentor
tiresshouldbebalancedorreplaced.
I>I>I>
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Electrical
System

Inordertoavoiddamageandfaultsinelectrical
orelectronicsystems,electricalaccessories
shouldbeinstalledatyourauthorizedPorsche
dealer.
[>OnlyuseaccessoriesauthorizedbyPorsche.
/!\Warning!
Riskofshortcircuitandfire.
Replacingfusesorrelayswiththeengine
runningortheignitiononcouldcauseelec-
tricalshock.
[>
Disconnectedthebatteryduringallworkon
theelectricalsystem.Seechapter"Battery".
Relays
Defectiverelaysshouldbechangedonlybyan
authorizedworkshop.
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Radiocode
Thetheft-protectioncodeoftheradiomustbe
enteredagainifthebatterywasdisconnected.
Alarmsystem,centrallocking
Thestatusofthecentrallockingandalarm
systemisnotchangedbydisconnectingthe
battery.
Whenthebatteryisdisconnected,thealarmsys-
temceasestofunction.
Overloadprotection
Ifthecentrallockingsystemisoperatedmore
thantentimeswithinaminute,furtheroperation
isblockedfor30seconds.
Loadswitch-offaftertwohours
orfivedays
Iftheignitionkeyisremoved,loadswhichare
switchedonorinstandby(e.g.powerwindows,
luggagecompartmentlighting,interiorlight,
radio)areautomaticallyswitchedoffafterap-
proximately2hours.
Ifthevehicleisnotstartedorunlockedwiththe
remotecontrolwithinfive
days,
theremote
controlstandbyfunctionisswitchedoff(topre-
ventdischargingofthevehiclebattery).
1.Inthiscase,unlockthedriver'sdoorwiththe
keyatthedoorlock.
Leavethedoorclosedinordertopreventthe
alarmsystemfrombeingtriggered.
2.Pressbutton1ontheremotecontrol.
Theremotecontrolisnowactivatedagain.

A.Warning!
Hydrogengasgeneratedbythebattery
couldcauseanexplosion,resultingin
severepersonalinjuries.

I>Chargebatteryinawellventilatedarea.
I>Neverchargeafrozenbattery.Itmayexplode
becauseofgastrappedintheice.Allowa
frozenbatterytothawoutfirst.
I>Ifyougetelectrolyte,whichisanacid,inyour
eyesoronyourskin,immediatelyrinsewith
coldwaterforseveralminutesandcalladoc-
tor.
Slow
battery
charging
1.Payattentiontoallwarningsandfollowin-
structionsthatcomewithyourbattery
charger.
2.Whencharging,ensureadequateventilation.
3.Removebattery(see"Removingbattery").
4.Allventcapsshouldbeopen.
Thefluidlevelshouldmeettheindicatormark
ineachcell.
5.Ensurethatchargerisswitchedoff-danger
ofshortcircuit!
6.Connectchargercables.

Chargercablesmustbeconnected
POSITIVE1+)toPOSITIVE1+)and
NEGATIVE(-)toNEGATIVE
I-).
7.Switchoncharger.
Normally,abatteryshouldbechargedatno
morethan10percentofitsratedcapacity.
Ratedcapacityofthebatteryinyourvehicle
islistedonthebatteryhousing.
8.Aftercharging,turnoffchargeranddiscon-
nectchargercables.
9.Tightentheventcapsandreinstallbattery
(see"Installingbattery").

Winteroperation

Duringthewintermonths,batterycapacitytends
todecreaseastemperaturesdrop.
Additionally,morepowerisconsumedwhile
starting,andtheheadlights,heater,rearwindow
defogger,etc.,areusedmorefrequently.
I>LetyourPorschedealertestthebattery'sca-
pacitybeforewintersetsin.

Replacingbattery

Theservicelifeofthebatteryissubjecttonor-
malwear;itdependsgraetlyoncare,climatic
conditions,anddrivingconditions(distances,
loads).
I>OnlyuseanoriginalPorschebattery,withthe
correctpartnumber,asareplacement.
I>Pleaseobservethedisposalinstructionsfor
batteries.
I>I>I>
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Lights,ReplacingBulbs
/!\Warning!
Riskofshortcircuit.
t>Alwaysswitchofftherelevantconsumerwhen
changingbulbs.
Riskofinjury.TheBi-Xenonheadlightsare
underhighvoltagewheninstalled.
t>Becarefulduringallworkintheareaofthe
Bi-Xenonheadlights.
Riskofdamage.Bulbsofahigherwattage
candamagethelamphousing.
t>Onlythebulbsshowninthechartmaybe
used.
t>Newbulbsmustbecleanandfreefrom
grease.Therefore,nevertouchbulbswith
yourbarehands.
Useaclothorsoftpaperwhilereplacing
bulbs.
t>Forreasonsoftrafficsafety,werecommend
thatyoualwayscarrysparebulbssothatyou
canhaveacorrectlyilluminatedcaratall
times.
Incertaincountries,thecarryingofspare
bulbsismandatory.
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/!\Caution!
Riskofdamagetoheadlightsduetoex-
cessivetemperaturesandabrasion.
t>Attachnocoverings(e.g.films,"stone
guards")intheareaoftheheadlights.
t>Usesoapywateronlytocleanlightlenses
andplasticheadlightlenses.
Innocasemaychemicalcleanersorother
volatilecleaningfluidsbeused.
t>Topreventscratches,donotrubwithadry
ormerelymoistcloth,tissueorinsect
sponges.

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

D
Dashboard62,63
Defrostingwindows30,106-109
Diagnosticsocket15,213
Diagrams255-258
Dimensions254
Door20
-Guard233
-Handles20
-Locks20,187
-Windows20,26,27,140,189
Doormirror28,29
-Heating30
Drivinghints12-14
Drivingperformance245
Dynamometertesting59,61
260Index
E
Electricalsystem212-214
Emergencyflasher99
Emergencyprogram,Tiptronic134
Emergencyservice196-239
Emergencystarting
withjumpercables220,221
Emergencyoperation
-Centrallocking22
-Convertibletop140-149
-Glassslidingroof(Targa)164,165
-Lids214
-Lifting/slidingroof138,139
-Tankflap176
Emissioncontrolsystem7,81,179,180
Enginecompartment
-Blower67,77
-Lid118,119
-Light233
Engine
-Checkingoillevel86,87,171
-Dipstick171
-Exhaust8
-Number242
-Oilconsumption14,170
-Oillevel171
-Oillevelgauge86,87
-Oilpressuregauge80
-OilpressurewarningIight80
-Oils17°-173,250
-Starting64-67
-Speeds14,245
-Switchingoff64-67
F
Foglights100,229,231
Footbrake53-55
Footwelilights114
Four-wheeldrive60,61
Fronthood118,119
Frontspoiler51
Fuel4,78,176-181,250
-Containers8
-Economy175
-Evaporationcontrol181
-Levelwarninglight78
-Levelgauge78
-Recommendation177,178
-Tank176,177,250
Fuses213
G
Garagelift205
Gearchanging128-134
Glassslidingroof161
-Emergencyoperation164,165
Glovecompartment116
Gong
16,65,84,98

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

T
Tachometer75
Taillight231
Tank176,177,250
-Ventilationsystem181
Targaroof160-165
Technicaldata244-258
Telephone126
Temperaturesetting105-109
Theftprotection16
Tiptronic77,129-134,183
Tires14,197-204,246-249
-Pressure5,199,249
-Pressurecompressor121
Tiresandtirecare197-204
Toolkit120,121
Towing238,239
Track246
Transmission128-134,254
-Fluid183,250
Tripcounter73
Trunkentrapment123
Turnsignals75,101,228,231
u
Undercoating179,189
v
Valves201
Vanitymirror31
Vehicle
-Care185-193
-Data242,243
-Identificationlabel242
-Identificationnumber120,242
-Washing185-193
Ventilation106-109
Vents106-109
Voltmeter72
w
Warninglamps68-71
Warningmessages92-97
Washerfluid181,250
Washing185-193
Weights251-253
Wheel
-Changing209-211
-Bolts17,208
Wheels191,197-204,246-249
Windows26,27,140,189
-Washernozzles102
-Washersystem102,181,250
Windshieldwiper/washerlever102
Windshieldwipers102,103,184
-Replacing184
Windstop150-153
Wiper
-Blades184
-Interval102,103
Winteroperation:
-Battery217
-Coolant169,170
-Engineoil170-173
-Jumpercables220,221
-Locks187
-Seals190
-Snowchains203,248
-Tires197-204,246-249
-Washerfluid181
-Wiperblades184
Index
263