2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3 wiper blades

DearPorsche Owner

A lot has gone intothemanufacture ofyour
Porsche, includingadvanced engineering, rigid
quality control anddemanding inspections.
These engineering andsafety features willbe
enhanced byyou ...

the safe driver ...

- who knows hiscar and allcontrols,
- who maintains thevehicle properly,
- who uses driving skillswisely andalways
drives withinher/his owncapabilities andthe
level offamiliarity withthevehicle.
You willfind helpful hintsinthis manual onhow to
perform mostofthe checks listedonthe following
pages.
If in doubt, havethese checks performed byyour
authorized Porschedealer.
Controls, Instruments
Before
driving off...

Check thefollowing itemsfirst

I>
Turn theengine offbefore youattempt any
checks orrepairs onthe vehicle.

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Besure thetires areinflated correctly.
Check tiresfordamage andtirewear.

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See that wheel boltsareproperly tightened
and notloose ormissing.

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Check engine oillevel, addifnecessary.
Make itahabit tohave engine oilchecked with
every fuelfilling.

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Check allfluid levels suchaswindshield
washer andbrake fluidlevels.

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Besure thevehicle battery iswell charged and
cranks theengine properly.

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Check alldoors andlidsforproper operation
and latch them properly.

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Check, andifnecessary replacewornor
cracked wiperblades.

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See that allwindows areclear andunob-
structed.

I>
Check airintake slotsandarea between lug-
gage compartment lidand windshield arefree
of snow andice,sothe heater andthewind-
shield wipers workproperly.
I>

Ifachild willberiding inthe vehicle, check
child seat/child seatrestraint systemtoen-
sure thatrestraints areproperly adjusted.

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Check allexterior andinterior lightsforopera-
tion andthat thelenses areclean.

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Check theheadlights forproper aim,andif
necessary, havethem adjusted.

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Check underthevehicle forleaks.

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Besure allluggage isstowed securely.

Emergency equipment

It is good practice tocarry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some ofthe items youshould haveare:
window scraper, snowbrush, container orbag of
sand orsalt, emergency light,small shovel, first-
aid kit, etc.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

A
Warning!
Danger ofinjury whenthewindshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk ofdamage tothe windshield andwiper
system.

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Avoid running thewiper blades overadry wind-
shield toprevent scratching theglass. Spray
washer fluidonthe windshield first.
A scratched windshield willreduce visibility.

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Always loosenwiperblades fromfrozen glass
before operating wiperstoprevent damage to
the wiper motor orblades.

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Controls. Instruments
I>

Always switchoffwindshield wipersincar
wash toprevent themwiping unintentionally
(intermittent operation).

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Always switchoffwindshield wipersbefore
cleaning thewindshield toavoid unintentional
operation (intermittent operation).

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Donot operate theheadlight washerincar
washes.

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Donot operate headlight washerwhenitis
frozen.
o
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Windshield wipersoff

1 -
Windshield wipersslow

2 -
Windshield wipersfast

3 -
Intermittent operation

4 -
Windshield washersystem:

Sprays whilethelever ispulled towards the
steering wheelinthe
first
position.
When thelever isreleased. afew drying
wipes areexecuted.

5 -
Windshield wipersandwasher system:

Sprays andwipes whilethelever ispulled to-
wards thesteering wheelinthe
second
posi-
tion.

G -
Headlight washer
(Vehicles withBi-Xenon headlights):

Sprays onlywhile lowbeam orhigh beam is
switched on.
The spray duration islimited. IfIleavily soiled.
repeat wash.
Persistent dirt(e.g. insect remains) should
be regularly removed.
Please observe thechapter "CARCARE IN-
STRUCTIONS" onPage 130.

Note

The
windshield washernozzles
areheated
when theignition ison. asaprecaution against
freezi ng.

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

A-
Passenger's side

B -
Driver's side

Wiper Blades

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When wiper performance deteriorates,replace
the wipers,

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Please observe thechapter "CARCARE IN-
STRUCTIONS" onPage 130.
A

Caution!
Risk ofdamage
if
the wiper armaCcidentally
falls back ontothe window.

I>
Always holdthewiper armsecurely whenre-
placing thewiper blade.

Risk ofdamage ifwiper blades thatarefro-
zen inplace areloosened improperly.

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Thaw thewiper blades beforeloosening them.
1.

Pull outignition key.
Fold wiper armaway fromthewindow.
2. Press together theplastic springofthe wiper
blade (rightarrow).
Pull wiper bladeoutofwiper arm.
3. Insert newwiper bladeandensure itengages.
Ensure thatthenew wiper bladegoesintothe
same position (direction ofspoiler) inthe wiper
arm andengages.
For wiper bladeAon the passenger's side,the
arch must facedown.
4. Carefully foldwiper armback ontothe win-
dow.
Maintenance, CarCare
129

Engine compartment

The engine compartment andthesurface ofthe
engine aretreated withacorrosion-inhibitor atthe
factory.
If degreasing solventsareused toclean theen-
gine compartment orthe engine iswashed down,
the process almostinvariably removesthecorro-
sion-inhibiting coating.Itis then absolutely neces-
sary tohave adurable preservative appliedtoall
surfaces, bodyseams, jointsandassemblies in
the engine compartment. Thisalsoapplies when
corrosion-inhibitor partsarereplaced.

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Caution!

Risk ofdamage tothe generator.

c>
Donot point thecleaning jetdirectly atthe al-
ternator, orcover thealternator.
Effective corrosion-proofing isparticularly impor-
tant during thecold weather season.Ifyour caris
driven frequently inareas where salthasbeen
spread onthe roads, thewhole engine compart-
ment should becleaned thoroughly afterthewin-
ter toprevent saltfrom causing anylasting dam-
age. Afull under-body washshould alsobeper-
formed atthe same time.
Windows

The road dustwhich settles onthe windshield and
windows containsparticles oftire rubber andoil
residue. Theinterior trimandupholstery release
particles, particularly instrong sunlight, whichcol-
lect onthe insides ofthe windows. Thesedeposits
are augmented byimpurities inthe airwhich en-
ters thecarthrough thefresh airvents.

c>
Clean allwindows regularly, insideandoutside,
with Porsche windowcleaner.

c>
Ifyou useachamois leatherforthe windows,
do not use itfor paintwork asitwill otherwise
pick upacertain amount ofpreservative orpol-
ish and could smear tilewindows andthus im-
pair vision.

c>
Remove deadinsects withthePorsche insect
remover.

Wiper blades

Wiper blades thatareinperfekt condition arevital
for aclear view.

c>
Replace thewiper blades twiceperyear (be-
fore andafter thecold season) orwhenever
wiper performance deteriorates.
C>

Periodically cleanthewiper blades with
Porsche windowcleaner, especially afterthe
vehicle hasbeen washed inacar wash.
If they arevery dirty (e.g. withinsect remains),
they canbecleaned withasponge orcloth.

Undercoating

As itis not possible toexclude therisk ofdamage
to this protective coatinginday today driving, it
is advisable tohave theunderside ofthe car in-
spected atcertain intervals -preferably beforethe
start ofwinter andagain inspring -and theunder-
coating restored asnecessary.
Your authorized Porschedealerisfamiliar withthe
bodyseal treatment procedures andhasthenec-
essary equipment forapplying factoryapproved
materials. Werecommend thatyouentrust them
with such work andinspections.
Unlike conventional sprayoils,undercoating and
rust-proofing compoundsbasedonbitumen or
wax donot attack thesound-proofing materialsap-
plied atthe factory.
Maintenance, CarCare
133

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

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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
Index