2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3 key

Electrical System

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

A
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.

A-Diagnostic socket

Replacing fuses

In order toprevent damage tocables andconsum-
ers inthe electrical systemduetoshort circuits
and overloads, theindividual circuitsareprotect-
ed byfuses.
The fuse boxisat lower leftinthe driver's footwell
and isprotected withaplastic cover.
A
-Plastic gripper

B -
Spare fuses

1. Before replacing afuse, switch offallelectrical
consumers andremove theignition key.
2. Toopen, pullthecover offatthe finger hole

(arrow).

The
fuse plan
and
instructions foremer-
gency unlocking ofthe luggage compart-
ment lidand engine compartment lid
can
be found onthe inside ofthe cover. 3.
Tocheck orreplace afuse, remove itfrom the
spring clipusing theplastic gripper
A.

A blown fuseindicates anoverload inthe cir-
cuit and canbeidentified bythe melted metal
strip.
4. Replace onlywithfuses ofthe same rating.
Spare fusesBare inthe lowest section ofthe
fuse box.

Important note

~ Ifafuse blows repeatedly, pleaseimmediately
consult anauthorized Porschedealer,sothat
the short circuit canbelocated andcorrected.
~ Never tryto"repair" fuses:youmay cause se-
rious damage toother partsofthe electrical
system.

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Practical Tips,Emergency Service

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.
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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.

Battery

A
Warning!
Risk ofshort circuit andfire.

I>
Observe allwarning notesonthe battery.

I>
Disconnect thebattery duringallwork onthe
electrical system.

I>
Donot laytools orother metal objects onthe
battery asthey could cause ashort circuit
across thebattery terminal.

Hydrogen gasgenerated bythe battery
could cause anexplosion, resultinginsevere
personal injuries.

I>
Donot expose thebattery toan open flame,
electrical sparkoralit cigarette.

Risk ofsevere personal injuryanddamage to
the fabric, metalorpaint.

I>
Wear eyeprotection.

I>
Donot allow battery acidtocome incontact
with your skin, eyes, fabric orpainted surfac-

es.
I>

Ifyou getelectrolyte, whichisan acid, inyour
eyes oron your skin, immediately rinsewith
cold water forseveral minutes andcalladoc-
tor.

I>
Spilled electrolyte mustberinsed offatonce
with asolution ofbaking sodaandwater to
neutralize theacid.

Battery posts,terminals andrelated acces-
sories contain leadandlead compounds,
chemicals knowntothe State ofCalifornia to
cause cancer andreproductive harm.

I>
Always protect yourskinbywashing thorough-
ly with soap andwater.
Charge
state

A well charged batterywillnotonly prevent start-
ing problems butwill also lastlonger.

In order toavoid discharging thebattery
unintentionally:

I>
Curtail unnecessary powerconsumption, par-
ticularly incity traffic orwhen travelling short
distances only.

I>
Always remove theignition keywhen leaving
the car.
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Replacing theremote-control battery

A weak battery mayberecognized bythe clearly
reduced actionrangeofthe remote controlor
when the
light-emitting diode2
inthe key grip
no longer flashes whentheremote controlis
operated. 1.
Using yourfinger nailorasmall screwdriver,
carefully liftoff the cover ofthe key grip.
2. Replace battery(observe polarity).
A spare battery (Lithium CR2032, 3volts) is
available atyour authorized Porschedealer.
3. Replace coverandpress together firmly.

Note

Any disposal regulations forbatteries mustbeob-
served'
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J

Jumper cables "145,160

K

Keys 19,20

L

Leather care 135
License platelight.. 82,172
Lids 99
Emergency unlocking 154
Light
Flasher 61,82, 83
Low beam 82,83
Switch 82,83
Light sensor forinstrument illumination 54,56
Load switch-off 152
Locking "22
Conditions 23
Luggage carrier 186
Luggage compartment.. 100,172
Lid 98
Lid warning light 54,56,98

M

Maintenance 112
Make-up mirror 103
Maximum permitted enginespeeds 16
Mirrors 28
Monitoring 24

192
Index
N

Notes on
Car care "130
Maintenance 112
Number platelight "82,172

o

Octane rating 122,123
Odometer 59
Oil 114,185
Consumption 16
Dipstick 116
Level checks
ll,
115
Level gauge
II

Pressure gauge 54,56,65
Pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
On-board computer 54,56,67
Basic setting 68,73
Language selection 73
On-board literature 2
Orientation light 46
Outside-temperature display 68

p

Paint Care 130
Data 180
Parking
Brake 40,41
Brake warning light... 54,56
Light 82,168, 171
Particle filter 128Passenger
airbag,switching off 37
Passenger compartment monitoring,infrared..24
Plastic parts 134
Platform lift. 148
Power measurements 112
Power steering fluidlevel 127,185
Power windows 21,26,27
Practical tips 140

R

Radiator fan 53,114
Radio reception 105
Rear foglight... 82,
III

Rear spoiler 104
Rear viewmirrors 28
Rear window defogger 29
Relays 152
Remote control 20
Replacement key 19
Replacing bulbs 162
Replacing wiperblades 129
Roof Transport System 108,186
Running in 16

S

Safety belts 32,136
Warning light... 54,56
Safety compliance sticker 181
Seals 134
Side marker light... 82,170,
III

Side member panels 104
Snow chains 147
Snow tires 146

Sparekey 19,20
Speed Control 58,86, 87
Gong 69
Speedometer 54,60
analogue display 56
digital display 54,56
Spoiler 104
Starting engine 52
Steering lock 50
Steering wheel
Adjustment 31
Lock 51
Stopping engine 53
Storage options 96,97
Storage tray 97
Storing yourPorsche 137
Sun visors 103

T
Tachometer 54,56,61
Taillight 171
Tank 121,122,185
Ventilation system 126
Technical data 182
Temperature setting 88,90
Theft protection 18
Tires 16,141,184
Pressure 5,143, 183
Pressure compressor 100
Repair kit.. 149
Tires andtirecare 141
Tool kit 100
Towing 177,178 Tracks
184
Transmission 109,183
Fluid 185
Thpwu~r ~
Trunk entrapment 101
Turn signals 61,83,168,171
Indicator lights 54,56

U

Undercoating 124,133

V

Valves 145
Vanity mirror 103
Vehicle Care 130
Data 180,181
Identification label 180
Identification number 100,180
Washing 131
Ventilation 88
Vents 93
Voltmeter 54,56,58

w

Warning lampsandmessages 75
Washer fluid 126,185
Level warning light 54,56
Washing 131
Weights 186
Wheel Bolts 19,150 Changing
149
Wheels 135,184
Windows 26,27, 133
Washer nozzles 84
Washer system 84,126, 185
Windshield wiper/washer lever 84
Windshield wipers 84,85,129
Replacing 129

Winter operation

Battery "157
Coolant. 113
Engine oil 114
Jumper cables 160,161
Locks 132
Seals 134
Snow chains 147
Tires 146,184
Washer fluid 126
Wiper blades 129
Wiper Blades 129
Interval 84,85
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