2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3 brake

Instrument PanelUSAModels

Also refer tothe corresponding chaptersin
the Owner's Manual.

1 Voltmeter
2 Speedometer withanalogue display
3 Speedometer withdigital display
4 Automatic speedcontrol indicator light
5 Tachometer
6 Turn signal indicator light,left
7 High beam indicator light
8 On-board computer
9 Turn signal indicator light,right
10 Light sensor forinstrument illumination
11 Clock
12 Cooling system
Temperature gauge,warning light
13 Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
14 Engine oilpressure gauge
Controls, Instruments
Warning
lightslindicator lights

A Washer fluidlevel warning light
B Check engine warning light
CABS warning light
D Brake fluidlevel,
Brake distribution warninglight
E Parking brakewarning light
F Brake padwear warning light
G Engine oilpressure warninglight
H Battery warning light
I Safety beltwarning light

J
Airbag warning light
K Luggage compartment lid/
engine compartment lidwarning light
When
theignition isswitched on,the warning
lights lightupfor alamp check.
Note

Warnings thathave been given arestored inthe
appropriate controlunitmemory andcanberead
out atan authorized Porschedealer.
This information canhelp towarn youabout situa-
tions which maybehazardous toyou oryour car.

Instrument PanelCanada Models

Also refer tothe corresponding chaptersin
the Owner's Manual.

1 Voltmeter
2 Speedometer withanalogue display
3 Speedometer withdigital display
4 Automatic speedcontrol indicator light
5 Tachometer
6 Turn signal indicator light,left
7 High beam indicator light
8 On-board computer
9 Turn signal indicator light,right
10 Light sensor forinstrument illumination
11 Clock
12 Cooling system
Temperature gauge,warning light
13 Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
14 Engine oilpressure gauge
Controls, Instruments
Warning
Iights/indicator lights

A Washer fluidlevel warning light
B Check engine warning light
CABS warning light

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Brake fluidlevel,
Brake distribution warninglight
E Parking brakewarning light
F Brake padwear warning light
G Engine oilpressure warninglight
H Battery warning light
I Safety beltwarning light

J
Airbag warning light
K Luggage compartment lid/
engine compartment lidwarning light
When
theignition isswitched on,the warning
lights lightupfor alamp check.
Note

Warnings thathave been given arestored inthe
appropriate controlunitmemory andcanberead
out atan authorized Porschedealer.
This information canhelp towarn youabout situa-
tions which maybehazardous toyou oryour car.

Warnings inthe Instrument Panelandinthe On-Board Computer

If
awarning message appears,alwaysrefertothe corresponding chaptersinthe Owner's Manual.
Warning messages areissued only
if
all measurement preconditionsaremet.
Therefore, checkallfluid levels regularly -in particular, alwayschecktheengine oillevel before refuelling.

Instrument
panel

USA
On-board
computer Text
display in
on-board computer

Seat belt
Handbrake
Meaning/measure

Driver andpassengers mustfasten theirsafety belts.
Handbrake notreleased.
Canada
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Ignition
key

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not
removed

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lights
on

III
FronVrear

•••
lid
not
closed

~
Refill
washer fluid
Trip counter
reset Close
luggage compartment lid,
engine compartment lid.
Trip odometer isreset to
O.

Controls,Instruments
75

Instrument On-board
Textdisplay in Meaning/measure
panel computer
on-boardcomputer

USA
ServiceHave
thebrake padsreplaced atan authorized

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II

wear
on Porsche
dealerwithout delay.
brake pads

Canada

D
iJ

USA
Warning
Stopimmediately inasuitable place.

R
brake
Donot continue driving.Havethefault
fluid level remedied
atan authorized Porschedealer.

Canada
~

USA
Warning
Stopimmediately inasuitable place.

~
brake
Donot continue driving.Havethefault
distribution remedied
atan authorized Porschedealer.

Canada
~

USA
ASSfailure Have
thefault remedied atan authorized Porsche

ABS
III
dealer.

Canada

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~
~
Airbag
failure Havethefault remedied atan authorized Porsche
dealer.

Controls, Instruments

Decelerating

c>
Press operating leverdown 2until thedesired
speed isreached.
The speed reached ismaintained andstored
when thelever isreleased.
Speed canbecorrected insteps of2km/h (ap-
prox. 1mph) by
briefly
pushing thelever forward
or down (upto10 times).

Interrupting automaticspeedcontrol
operation

c>
Pull operating leverbriefly towards thesteer-
ing wheel
3
or:

c>
Operate brakeorclutch pedal.
The speed driven before theinterruption
remains storedinthe memory.

Automatic speedcontrol operation is
interrupted automatically:

- Ifthe setspeed isexceeded bymore than
16 mph (25kmjhl forlonger than20seconds,
- ifthe actual speedfallsto6mph (10kmjhl be-
low the setvehicle speedforlonger than5sec-
onds (upward slopes).
Resuming
thestored speed

c>
Press operating leverbriefly down2.
The stored speedshould onlybecalled upwhen
traffic conditions andtheroad surface sopermit.

Switching automatic speedcontrol
readiness off

c>
Press button Aon the automatic speedcontrol
lever.
The green readiness lightinthe speedometer
goes off.
When thevehicle isparked andtheignition
switched off,thememory iscleared.
Important
note

On upward ordownward slopes,thesetspeed
cannot alwaysbemaintained bythe automatic
speed control.
To obtain sufficient enginebraking orabetter en-
gine-speed range,therefore, youhave toselect a
lower gear.
Controls,Instruments

Luggage Compartment

Removing luggagecompartment floor

c>
Simultaneously pulltheluggage compartment
floor forward andupatthe finger holes.

Inserting luggagecompartment floor

c>
Insert luggage compartment floorinthe rear
guide andpress itdown.
Controls, Instruments 1
Vehicle identification number(VIN)
2 Battery
3 Fluid reservoir forcleaning windows
and headlights
4 Brake-fluid reservoir
5 Paint data(under thecarpet)
6 Headlight adjustment andlocking
(under thecarpet) 7
Space forfirst aidkit
8 Tool kit
9 Air compressor
10 Tire repair kit,
socket forsecurity wheelbolts
11 Space forwarning triangle

Maintenance,CarCare

Caution 112
Coolant Level 113
Engine Oil 114
Engine OilLevel 115
Engine OilRecommendation 117
Brake FluidLevel 119
Fuel Economy 120
Fuel Recommendations 122
Portable FuelContainers 123
Emission ControlSystem 124
Fuel Evaporation Control 126
Washer Fluid 126
Power Steering 127
Air Filter 128
Particle Filter 128
Manual Transmission Oil 128
Wiper Blades 129
Car Care Instructions 130
Maintenance, CarCare

Exercise ExtremeCautionwhen
Working onyour Vehicle

/!\
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.

1
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.