2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3 Battery

CarTelephone and
Aftermarket Alarms

Important legalandsafety information
regarding theuse ofcellular telephones

Some states mayprohibit theuse ofcellular tele-
phones whiledriving avehicle. Checkthelaws and
regulations onthe use ofcellular telephones inthe
areas where youdrive.

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Danger!
Risk ofan accident.
Severe personal injuryordeath canresult in
the event ofan accident.
Looking awayfromtheroad orturning your
attention awayfromyourdriving cancause
an accident andserious orfatal injury.

When usingyourcellular telephone, youshould al-
ways:
" Give fullattention toyour driving -pull offtile
road andpark before making oranswering a
call iftraffic conditions sorequire;
and

" Keep bothhands onthe steering wheel-use
hands-free operation(ifavailable) -pull offthe
road andpark before usingahand-held tele-
phone.
It
is essential toobserve theinstructions of
the telephone manufacturer beforeputting
the telephone intooperation.

Any portable telephone orradio transmitter which
is used inaPorsche mustbeproperly installedin
accordance withthetechnical requirements of
Porsche.

The transmission powermustnotexceed

lOW.

The devices mustpossess atype approval for
your vehicle andhave an"e"
symbol.

If you should require equipment withtransmission
power values greater than10 W, please consult
your authorized Porschedealerforthis purpose.
He isfamiliar withthetechnical requirements for
installing devicesofthis kind.
The antennas forallradios andtelephones witha
transmitting antennamustbeexternally mounted.
The improper installation ofradios ortelephones
or use ofaradio ortelephone withatransmitting
antenna insidethecar may cause
thewarning
lights tocome on.

Improper installation ofsuch equipment cancre-
ate adischarged batteryorexcessive current
draw fromadded equipment. If
aftermarket systemsareinstalled bynon-dealer-
ship technicians oroutside theselling dealer,
problems mayresult. Installation ofaftermarket
equipment isnot covered undertheNew CarWar-
ranty.
" Consult yourauthorized Porschedealerabout
the installation ofnon Porsche approved equip-
ment.

Reception quality

The reception qualityofyour cartelephone will
change constantly whenyouaredriving. Interfer-
ence caused bybuildings, landscape andweather
is unavoidable. Itmay become particularly difficult
to hear when usingthehands-free functiondueto
external noisesuchasengine andwind noise.

Automatic car-wash

" Unscrew externalantennas beforeusinganau-
tomatic car-wash.
Controls, Instruments
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Exercise ExtremeCautionwhen
Working onyour Vehicle

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Warning!
Ignoring thefollowing instructions may
cause serious personal injury.

~ The engine compartment ofany motor vehicle
is apotentially hazardous area.Ifyou arenot
fully familiar withproper repairprocedures, do
not attempt theadjustments describedonthe
following pages.
This caution appliestothe entire vehicle.
~ Only work onyour vehicle outdoors orinawell
ventilated area.
~ Ensure thatthere arenoopen flames inthe
area ofyour vehicle atany time when fuel
fumes mightbepresent. Beespecially cau-
tious ofsuch devices suchashot water heat-
ers which igniteaflame intermittently.
~ Before working onany part inthe engine com-
partment, turntheengine offand letitcool
down sufficiently. Hotengine compartment
components canburn skinoncontact.
~ Bealert andcautious aroundengineatall
times whiletheengine isrunning.
If work hastobe performed withtheengine
running, alwayssetthe parking brake,and
make suretheshift lever isinneutral position.

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Maintenance, CarCare ~
Inparticular, bevery careful toensure that
items ofclothing (ties,shirt, sleeves etc.),
jewelry, longhair,hand orfingers cannotget
caught inthe engine-compartment blower,fan,
belts orother moving parts.
The radiator andradiator fansareinthe front
of the car.
The engine-compartment blowerismounted
on the engine compartment lid.
The fans canstart orcontinue runningasa
function oftemperature, evenwiththeengine
switched off.
Carry outwork inthese areasonlywiththeen-
gine off,theignition switched off,and exercise
extreme caution.
~ Your Porsche isequipped withanelectronic ig-
nition system. Whentheignition ison, high
voltage ispresent inall wires connected with
the ignition system; therefore, exerciseex-
treme caution whenworking onany part ofthe
engine whiletheignition ison orthe engine is
running.
~ Always support yourcarwith safety stands ifit
is necessary towork under thecar.
~ When working underthecarwithout safety
stands butwith thewheels onthe ground,
make surethecarison level ground, the
wheels areblocked, andthat theengine
cannot bestarted.
Remove theignition key. ~
Donot smoke orallow anopen flame around
the battery orfuel.
Keep afire extinguisher inclose reach.
~ Incomplete orimproper servicingmaycause
problems inthe operation ofthe car. Ifin doubt
about anyservicing, haveitdone byyour
authorized Porschedealer.
Improper maintenance duringthewarranty
period mayaffect yourPorsche warranty cov-
erage.
~ Supplies offluids, e.g.engine oil,brake fluidor
coolant, arehazardous toyour health.
Keep these fluidsoutofchildren's reachand
dispose ofthem inaccordance withtheappro-
priate regulations.
~ Some countries requireadditional toolsand
special sparepartstobe carried.
Please makeenquiries beforedriving abroad.

Power measurements

Power measurements ondynamometers arenot
approved byPorsche.

FuelEconomy

Fuel economy willvary depending onwhere,
when andhow youdrive, optional equipment
installed, andthegeneral condition ofyour
car.
A car tuned tospecifications andcorrectly
maintained, willhelp youtoachieve optimal
fuel economy.

~ Have yourvehicle tunedtospecifications.
Air cleaner shouldbedirt free toallow proper
engine "breathing".
Battery shouldbefully charged.
Wheels shouldbeproperly aligned.
Tires should beinflated atcorrect pressure.
~ Always monitor yourfuelconsumption.
~ Drive smoothly, avoidabrupt changes inspeed
as much aspossible.
~ Avoid jackrabbit startsandsudden stops.
~ Donot drive longer thannecessary inthe lower
gears. Shifting intoahigher gearearly without
lugging theengine willhelp save fuel.
~ Prolonged "warmup"idling wastes gas.Start
the vehicle justbefore youareready todrive.
Accelerate slowlyandsmoothly.
~ Switch offthe engine ifstationary forlonger
periods.
Maintenance, CarCare ~
Any additional weightcarried inthe vehicle re-
duces fueleconomy. Alwayskeepcargo toa
minimum andremove allunnecessary items.
~ Organize yourtripstotake inseveral errands
in one trip.
~ Allelectrical accessories contributetoin-
creased fuelconsumption.
~ Only switch onthe airconditioning whenneces-
sary.
~ Donot drive withtheRoof Transport System
mounted unlessyouneed it.

The EPA estimated m.p.g.isto be used for
comparison purposes,actualmileage may
be different fromtheestimated m.p.g.,
depending onyour driving speed,weather
conditions andtriplength. Youractual
highway mileagewillprobably beless than
the estimated m.p.g.

~ Please observe alllocal andnational speed
limits.
Operating
YourPorsche inother
Countries

Government regulationsinthe United States and
Canada requirethatautomobiles meetspecific
emission regulations andsafety standards. There-
fore, carsbuiltforthe U.S. andCanada differfrom
vehicles soldinother countries.
If you plan totake your Porsche outsidetheconti-
nentallimits ofthe United States orCanada, there
is the possibility that
- unleaded fuelmay notbeavailable;
- unleaded fuelmay have aconsiderably lower
octane rating.Excessive engineknockandse-
rious damage toboth engine andcatalytic con-
verters couldresult;
- service maybeinadequate duetolack ofprop-
er service facilities, toolsordiagnostic equip-
ment;
- replacement partsmaynotbeavailable orvery
difficult toget.

Porsche cannotberesponsible forthe
mechanical damagethatcould result
because ofinadequate fuel,service orparts
availability.

If you purchased yourPorsche abroadandwant to
bring itback home, besure tofind outabout ship-
ping andforwarding requirements, aswell ascur-
rent import andcustoms regulations.

Storing yourPorsche

If you intend tostore yourPorsche foraprolonged
period, pleaseconsult yourauthorized Porsche
dealer. Thestaff willbeglad toadvise youonthe
most suitable andnecessary methods.
r> Clean yourvehicle thoroughly insideandout-
side.
Clean theengine compartment.
The under carriage andchassis components
should befree ofdirt and saltdeposits.
r> Fillupthe fuel tank.
r> Change theoiland oilfilter, andrunthe engine
for several minutes.
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Increase thetire pressure to58 psi (4bar).
It is not recommended tolift the vehicle, dueto
the possibility ofcorrosion onshock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle shouldbemoved slightly, approxi-
mately everyfourweeks, toprevent flatspot
on the tires.

Climate control

The airconditioning systemshouldbeingood
working condition andfully charged.

WindshieldjHeadlight washer

r> Check andcorrect antifreeze/cleaning solu-
tion level asnecessary.

Electrical system

r> Remove thebattery fromthevehicle andstore
it in acool dryplace, notonacement floor.

When thebattery isdisconnected, the
alarm system isdeactivated.

r> Recharge thebattery every3months. Ifthe
battery remains inthe vehicle withthecables
connected, itis necessary tocheck, remove
and recharge thebattery every2-3weeks.

Do not fast charge thebattery.

r> Please observe thechapter "SATTERY" on
Page 155.
Vehicle
interior

The interior mustbedry, especially inthe area of
the floor carpets. Theuseofdrying agents (Silica-
Gel) isrecommended invehicles withleather inte-
rior and inareas withhighhumidity. Therecom-
mended amountis3fabric bagsof1.1 Ibs.
(500 grams) eachplaced onthe floor carpets.
Windows, doorsandlidsmust beclosed. Theair
flaps should beopened.
Maintenance, CarCare

PracticalTIps,Emergency Service

Caution 140
Tires;Wheels 141
Lifting theVehicle 148
Flat Tire 149
Wheel Bolts 150
Electrical System 152
Battery , ,155
Emergency StartingwithJumper Cables 160
Lights, Replacing Bulbs 162
Headlights , "164
Adjusting Headlights 175
Towing 177
Practical Tips,Emergency Service

Exercise ExtremeCautionwhen
Working onyour Vehicle

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Warning!
Ignoring thefollowing instructions may
cause serious personal injury.

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The engine compartment ofany motor vehicle
is apotentially hazardous area.Ifyou arenot
fully familiar withproper repairprocedures, do
not attempt theadjustments describedonthe
following pages.
This caution appliestothe entire vehicle.

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Only work onyour vehicle outdoors orinawell
ventilated area.

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Ensure thatthere arenoopen flames inthe
area ofyour vehicle atany time when fuel
fumes mightbepresent. Beespecially cau-
tious ofsuch devices suchashot water heat-
ers which igniteaflame intermittently.

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Before working onany part inthe engine com-
partment, turntheengine offand letitcool
down sufficiently. Hotengine compartment
components canburn skinoncontact.

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Bealert andcautious aroundengineatall
times whiletheengine isrunning.
If work hastobe performed withtheengine
running, alwayssetthe parking brake,and
make suretheshift lever isin neutral position.

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PracticalTips,Emergency Service
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Inparticular, bevery careful toensure that
items ofclothing (ties,shirt, sleeves etc.),jew-
elry, long hair,hand orfingers cannotget
caught inthe engine-compartment blower,fan,
belts orother moving parts.
The radiator andradiator fansareinthe front
of the car.
The fans canstart orcontinue runningasa
function oftemperature, evenwiththeengine
switched off.
Carry outwork inthese areasonlywith theen-
gine off,theignition switched off,and exercise
extreme caution.

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Your Porsche isequipped withanelectronic ig-
nition system. Whentheignition ison, high volt-
age ispresent inall wires connected withthe
ignition system; therefore, exerciseextreme
caution whenworking onany part ofthe engine
while theignition ison orthe engine isrunning.

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Always support yourcarwith safety stands ifit
is necessary towork under thecar.

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When working underthecarwithout safety
stands butwith thewheels onthe ground,
make surethecar ison level ground, the
wheels areblocked, andthat theengine
cannot bestarted.
Remove theignition key.
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Donot smoke orallow anopen flame around
the battery orfuel.
Keep afire extinguisher inclose reach.

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Incomplete orimproper servicingmaycause
problems inthe operation ofthe car. Ifin doubt
about anyservicing, haveitdone byyour au-
thorized Porschedealer.
Improper maintenance duringthewarranty pe-
riod may affect yourPorsche warranty cover·
age.

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Supplies offluids, e.g.engine oil,brake fluidor
coolant, arehazardous toyour health.
Keep these fluidsoutofchildren's reachand
dispose ofthem inaccordance withtheappro-
priate regulations.

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Some countries requireadditional toolsand
special sparepartstobe carried.
Please makeenquiries beforedriving abroad.

Electrical System

In order toavoid damage andfaults inelectrical or
electronic systems,electrical accessories should
be installed atyour authorized Porschedealer.
~ Only useaccessories authorizedbyPorsche.

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Warning!
Risk ofshort circuit andfire.
Replacing fusesorrelays withtheengine
running orthe ignition oncould cause elec-
trical shock.

~ Disconnected thebattery duringallwork on
the electrical system.
Please observe thechapter "BATTERY" on
Page 155.

Relays

Defective
relays
shouldbechanged onlybyan
authorized workshop.
Practical Tips,Emergency Service
Alann
system,
centrallocking

The status ofthe central locking andalarm system
is not changed bydisconnecting thebattery.
When thebattery isdisconnected, thealarm sys-
tem ceases tofunction.

Overload protection

If the central locking systemisoperated more
than tentimes within aminute, furtheroperation is
blocked for30seconds.
load
switch-off aftertwohours
or five days

If the ignition keyisremoved, loadswhich are
switched onorinstandby (e.g.power windows,
luggage compartment lighting,interiorlight,radio)
are automatically switchedoffafter approximately

2 hours.

If the vehicle isnot started orunlocked withthere-
mote control within
fivedays,
theremote control
standby function isswitched off(toprevent dis-
charging ofthe vehicle battery).
1. Inthis case, unlock thedriver's doorwiththe
key atthe door lock.
Leave thedoor closed inorder toprevent the
alarm system frombeing triggered.
2. Press button 1on the remote control.
The remote controlisnow activated again.

Emergency unlockingofthe luggage
compartment lidand engine
compartment lid

Ifthe battery isdischarged, thelids can beopened
only withtheaidofadonor battery.
Unlocking lids
1. Use thekey tounlock thevehicle atthe door
lock.
Leave thekey inthe door lock.
2. Remove plasticcoveroverthefuse box.
3. Pullout positive terminal Ainthe fuse box.
4. Use ajumper cabletoconnect thepositive
terminal ofthe donor battery withpositive
terminal Ainthe fuse box.
Practical Tips,Emergency Service
Note

If
the vehicle waslocked, thealarm hornwillsound
when thenegative cableisconnected.
5. Use thesecond jumpercabletoconnect the
negative terminalofthe donor battery with
latch striker
B.

6. Switch thealarm system offbylocking andun-
locking atthe door lock.
7. Unlock theengine compartment lidorluggage
compartment lidwith theswitch. 8.
Disconnect thenegative cablefirst,thenthe
positive cable.
9. Push positive terminal Ainto thefuse boxand
push onthe plastic fuseboxcover.

Note

The engine cannot bestarted withthismethod.
Please observe thechapter "EMERGENCY START-
ING WITH JUMPER CABLES" onPage 160.