2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3 warning lights

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

c> Charge battery inawell ventilated area.
c> Never charge afrozen battery. Itmay explode
because ofgas trapped inthe ice. Allow afro-
zen battery tothaw outfirst.
c> Ifyou getelectrolyte, whichisan acid, inyour
eyes oron your skin, immediately rinsewith
cold water forseveral minutes andcalladoc-
tor.
Slow
battery charging

1. Pay attention toallwarnings andfollow instruc-
tions thatcome withyour battery charger.
2. When charging, ensureadequate ventilation.
3. Remove battery.
Please observe thechapter "REMOVING THE
BATTERY" onPage 158.
4. Allvent caps should beopen.
The fluid level should meettheindicator mark
in each cell.
5. Ensure thatcharger isswitched off-danger of
short circuit!
6. Connect chargercables.

Charger cablesmustbeconnected
POSITIVE
(+1
toPOSITIVE
(+)
and
NEGATIVE (-)toNEGATIVE
(-I.

7. Switch oncharger.
Normally, abattery shouldbecharged atno
more than10percent ofits rated capacity.
Rated capacity ofthe battery inyour vehicle is
listed onthe battery housing.
8. After charging, turnoffcharger anddiscon-
nect charger cables.
9. Tighten thevent caps andreinstall battery
Please observe thechapter "INSTALLING THE
BATTERY" onPage 158. Winter
operation
During thewinter months, batterycapacity tends
to decrease astemperatures drop.
Additionally, morepower isconsumed whilestart-
ing, andtheheadlights, heater,rearwindow de-
fogger, etc.,areused more frequently.
c> let your Porsche dealertestthebattery's
capacity beforewintersetsin.
Replacing battery
The service lifeofthe battery issubject tonormal
wear; itdepends graetlyoncare, climatic condi-
tions, anddriving conditions (distances, loads).
c> Only useanoriginal Porsche battery,withthe
correct partnumber, asareplacement.
c> Please observe thedisposal instructions for
batteries.

c>c>c>

Practical Tips,Emergency Service

Lights, Replacing Bulbs

A
Warning!
Risk ofshort circuit.

c>
Always switchoffthe relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.

Risk ofinjury. Theheadlights areunder high
voltage wheninstalled.

c>
Becareful duringallwork inthe area ofthe
headlights.

Risk ofdamage. Bulbsofahigher wattage
can damage thelamp housing.

c>
Only thebulbs shown inthe chart maybeused.

c>
New bulbs mustbeclean andfree from
grease.
Therefore, nevertouch bulbswith
your barehands.

Use acloth orsoft paper whilereplacing bulbs.

c>
For reasons oftraffic safety, werecommend
that youalways carryspare bulbssothat you
can have acorrectly illuminated caratall
times. In certain countries, thecarrying ofspare
bulbs ismandatory.
Practical Tips,Emergency Service
A

Caution!
Risk ofdamage toheadlights duetoexces-
sive temperatures andabrasion.

c>
Attach nocoverings (e.g.films, "stone
guards") inthe area ofthe headlights.

c>
Use soapy wateronlytoclean lightlenses and
plastic headlight lenses.
In no case maychemical cleanersorother vol-
atile cleaning fluidsbeused.

c>
Toprevent scratches, donot rubwith adry or
merely moistcloth,tissue orinsect sponges.

Index

A

ABS (antilock brakesystem) 44,45,54,56
Warning light 54,56
Acoustic warningsignal. 69
Aerodynamic components 9
Air compressor 100
Air conditioning system 90
Air distribution 88,90
Air filter 128
Airbag 38,39
Switching offpassenger airbag 36
Warning light 54,56
Alarm System 24,107
Alcantara 136
Antenna 107,131
Antifreeze 113
Antilock brakesystem (ABS) 44,45
Ashtray 94
Assembly aidsforwheel changes 150
Audio operation 105,106
Auto-button airconditioning system 90,91
Automatic
Airconditioning 90
Car washes 131
Door locking 21
Headlight adjustment... 82
Locking retractor 34
Speed control 54,56,58,86, 87
Average consumption 68
Average speed 68,72

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B

Backrest Adjustment 30
Release 30,31
Battery 100,155
Warning light.. 54,56,58
Before driving off 14,15
Belt tensioner 32
Belts 32,136
Warning light... 54,56
Blower adjustment 88,90, 93
Brakes 40,119
Distribution warninglight... 54,56
Fluid 119,185
Fluid level 54,56
Fluid warning light 119
Lights 165,171
Pad wear warning light 54,56
Pads 16,43
Parking brakewarning light... 54,56
Break inhints 16
Bulbs Chart 163
Replacing 162

C

Canholder 95
Capacities, overview 185
Car care 130
Car washes 131Cassette
tape
Holder 97
Player
l
06
Catalytic converters 125
Cautions 112,140
Central locking 22
emergency operation 23
Changing wheels 150
Check engine
Warning light.. 54,56,66
Child restraint
Anchorages ,35
Switching offpassenger airbag 37
Syste m 36
Cigarette lighter 94
Circulating airbutton 91
Circulating airsetting 89,91
Clock 54,56,64
Clothes hook 96
Clutch pedal .40
Compact disc
Changer 106
Holder 97
Player
l
06
Compartment monitoring 24
Compressor 91,92
Coolant 62,113
Level 113
Temperature gauge 62
Warning light 62
Cooling system 62,113

Temperaturgauge 54,56
Warning light 54,56
Cruise contro!. 58,86,87
Curb light 172
D
Dashboard 48
Defrosting windows 29,90, 91
Diagnostic socket 17,153
Diagrams 187
Dimensions 186
Door 21
Guard 172
Handles 21
Locks 21,132
Windows 21,26,27,133
Door mirror 28
Heating 29
Driving hints 14
Driving performance 182
E
Electrical system 152
Emergency flasher 81
Emergency operation
Central locking 23
Lids 154
Tank flap 121
Emergency service 140
Emergency startingwithjumper cables160,161
Emission controlsystem 7,66, 124, 125
Engine Checking oillevel 71,115 Dipstick
116
Exhaust 10
Number 180
Oil consumption 16,114
Oillevel 116
Oil level gauge 71
Oil pressure gauge 54,56,65
Oil pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
Oils 114,185
Speeds 16,182
Starting 52
Stopping 53
Engine compartment
Blower 53,62
Lid 98,99
Lid warning light.. 54,56,98
Light 172

F

Fog lights 82,169, 171
F ootbrake 41
Footweillights 47
Fresh airintake 93
Front hood 99
Fuel 4,63, 121
Containers 10
Economy 120
Evaporation control 126
Level gauge 54,56,63
Level warning light 63
Recommendation 122,123
Tank 122
Warning light... 54,56
Fuses 153
G

Garage lift 148
Gearshifting 109
Glove compartment. 96
Gong 18,51, 69, 79
Ground clearance 9,186
H
Headlights 82,83,164
Adjusting 175,176
Cleaning system 84,126, 185
Heated rearwindow 29
Heating 88
High beam
Indicator light... 54,56,61
Lever 82
Hoods 98,99
Horn 17,22, 23

I

Identification number 100,180
Ignition lock 50
Immobilizer 19
Indicator lights 54
Infrared passenger compartment monitoring..24
Instrument panel 48
Instruments 54
Lights 59,82
Interior light 46,173
Interior mirror 28
Intermittent operationswitch 84
Index

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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