2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3 charging

Type1
Theremote controlisnow activated again.
The relocking timeofthe doors canbeadjusted to
suit your individual requirements:
4 -120 seconds.

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Unlocking
luggagecompartment lid

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Press button 2for approx. twoseconds.
If the vehicle waslocked, itis unlocked simulta-
neously withtheluggage compartment.
The vehicle willbelocked againapprox.
15 seconds aftertheluggage compartment is
closed ifnone ofthe doors wasopened.

Note

Your authorized Porschedealercanprogram fur-
ther types ofunlocking.
The
remote-control standbyfunction
switches offafter 5days

If the vehicle isnot started orunlocked withthere-
mote control withinfivedays, theremote control
standby function isswitched off(toprevent dis-
charging ofthe vehicle battery).

1. In
this 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.

A -
Main key

1 -
Centra/locking button

2 -
Luggage compartment lidbutton

3 -
Light-emitting diode

B -
Spare key

Key with Radio Remote Control

Operating
centrallocking
and
alarm system

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Press button 1.
Please observe theappropriate chaptersof
this Manual.

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Controls, Instruments
Type
2

The doors staylocked whentheluggage compart-
ment isunlocked.

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Voltmeter

Indicates thebattery voltage.
Normal range:12to16 volts.
The voltage maydrop considerably whenthe
vehicle isbeing started.

If the gauge iscontinually below12volts
when theengine isrunning:

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Have thebattery charging systemchecked at
an authorized Porschedealer.
Controls, Instruments
BaHery

• Warning light

The warning lightinthe instrument panelcomes
on when ignition isswitched onand must gooff
when engine isrunning.

If the warning lightsinthe instrument panel
and on-board computer comeonwhile the
engine isrunning orwhile driving:

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Stop thecarinasafe place andstop the
engine.

Possible causes

- Defect inthe battery charging system.
- Broken drivebelt.

A
Warning!
Risk ofan accident andriskofengine dam-
age.
A broken drivebeltmeans thereisno power
assistance tothe steering (moreeffortisre-
quired tosteer) andcoolant pumpfunction
will stop.

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Donot continue driving.

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Have thefault remedied atthe nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealer.
A
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Adjustment buttonforinstrument illumination and
trip counter

•. ~ Automatic SpeedControl

Indicator light

Indicates automatic speedcontrol readiness.

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.
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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.

Battery

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Warning!
Risk ofshort circuit andfire.

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Observe allwarning notesonthe battery.

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Disconnect thebattery duringallwork onthe
electrical system.

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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.

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Donot expose thebattery toan open flame,
electrical sparkoralit cigarette.

Risk ofsevere personal injuryanddamage to
the fabric, metalorpaint.

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Wear eyeprotection.

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

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

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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.

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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:

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

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Always remove theignition keywhen leaving
the car.
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Battery care

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Ensure thatbattery issecurely mounted.

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Keep terminals andconnections cleanand
properly tightened.
Corrosion canbeprevented bycoating theter-
minals andconnections withpetroleum jellyor
silicone spray.

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Ensure thatvent caps aresecurely tightened
to prevent spillage.
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theelectrolyte fluidlevel
Generally, theelectrolyte levelmust bechecked
more ofteninsummer thaninthe winter, andmore
often when driving longdistances.

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When adding water,useonly clean vessels.
In no case mayalcohol (e.g.window cleaner
residues) bepermitted toenter thebattery.

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Unscrew andopen thefiller ventcaps ofeach
cell.
With thecarhorizontal, thefluid level should meet
the indicator markineach cell.

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Ifnecessary, topupwith distilled water.
Do not use acid.
Only fillup tothe mark, otherwise theelectro-
lyte willoverflow whenthebattery isbeing
charged andcause damage. Battery
charging
Automotive batteriesloosetheirefficiency when
not inuse.
The charge available inyour battery canbemea-
sured withabattery hydrometer.
We recommend thatthebattery voltage betested
by your Porsche dealerwhohastheappropriate
equipment.
If the car isnot driven forprolonged periods,the
battery mustbecharged atleast every 6weeks.
A discharged batteryallowsrapidformation ofsul-
fates, leading topremature deterioration ofthe
plates.

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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.

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