2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA child restraint

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Key-operated airbag deactivation
deviceSwitching passenger’s airbag on and offfSwitch off the passenger airbag on the key
switch using the vehicle key.
A - Switch position ON – airbag is active
B - Switch position OFF – airbag is switched off
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death for
passenger if passenger airbag remains
switched off after the child restraint system
is removed.
fThe passenger airbag must be switched on
again once the child seat has been removed, in
order to provide protection to the adult occupants.
Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”If the airbag on the passenger’s side is switched
off:
– Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” is
continuously lit when the ignition is switched on
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-
BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 105.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death from
the passenger’s airbag.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” warning
light is not lit when the ignition is switched on
and the Airbag OFF switch is switched off,
this could indicate a fault in the system.
fDo not install a child restraint system on the
passenger’s seat.
fHave the fault remedied immediately. Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Note
The key switch and the warning light “PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF” are not installed at the factory.
They can be retrofitted at your authorized Porsche
dealer.

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fDo not add any additional coverings or stickers
to the steering wheel or in the area of the pas-
senger airbag, side airbags and head airbags.
Doing so may adversely affect the functioning
of the airbag system or cause harm to the oc-
cupants if the airbag system should deploy.
fDo not undertake any wiring for electrical ac-
cessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag
wiring harnesses. Doing so may disable the
airbag system or cause inflation.
fIf the warning light comes on, the airbag sys-
tem should be repaired immediately by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Note
Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door
trim, seats) may be disassembled only by an au-
thorized Porsche dealer.
When disposing of a used airbag unit, our safety
instructions must be followed. These instructions
can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer. Faults are indicated by a warning light in the instru-
ment panel and a message on the on-board com-
puter.
fIn the following cases you should immedi-
ately consult an authorized Porsche deal-
er in order to assure the airbag system is
functioning properly:
– If the warning light does not light up when the
ignition is switched on or
– If the warning light does not go out once the
engine is running or
– If the warning light appears while driving.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-
BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 105.
Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”fPlease observe the chapter “KEY-OPERATED
AIRBAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE” on Page 49.
Airbag maintenanceIn order to ensure long-term functioning, the air-
bag system must be inspected by an authorized
Porsche dealer at the intervals recommended in
your Maintenance booklet.
Important information
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that
the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer
them to the chapter, “Airbag Systems”, in the own-
er’s manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be
found on labels on the sun visors, as well as on all
airbag components.
fFor special recommendations on the use of
child restraints:
Please observe the chapter “CHILD RES-
TRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 46.
Warning light and warning
message

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 62
Warning light ........................................ 63
Air distribution ............................................ 120
Air filter ...................................................... 195
Airbag....................................................50
, 51
Switching off passenger airbag .............. 49
Warning light ........................................ 51
Air-conditioning compressor ................120, 122
Alarm system .......................................26, 142
Alcantara ................................................... 206
Antenna .............................................142, 201
Antifreeze................................................... 179
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 62
Warning light ........................................ 63
Ashtray ...................................................... 124
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 230
Audio operation ..................................140, 141
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 120
Automatic .................................................. 195
Air conditioning system ....................... 120
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 32
Car washes ........................................ 201
Door locking ......................................... 21
Headlight adjustment........................... 114
Locking retractor .................................. 44
Speed control ...................... 80
, 118
, 119
Average consumption ...........................91, 104
Average speed .....................................91, 104
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery ....................................................... 236
Care .................................................. 237
Charging ............................................ 237
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 239
Remote control ................................... 241
Removing ........................................... 240
Warning light......................................... 88
Winter operation ................................. 238
Before driving off ................................... 14
, 15
Belts ................................................... 42, 206
Height adjustment ................................. 44
Tensioner ............................................. 42
Warning light......................................... 43
Blower adjustment............................. 121, 123
Brake light......................................... 254, 256
Brakes ....................................................... 185
Brake circuit division warning light ........ 186
Brake pad warning light ......................... 89
Fluid .......................................... 185, 268
Fluid warning light ............................... 186
Pads ............................................. 16, 61
Parking brake ....................................... 58
Test stand ............................................ 67
Break in hints................................................ 16
Bulbs, replacing .......................................... 244
CCabriolet ....................................................156
Canholder...................................................126
Capacities ..................................................268
Car care .....................................................198
Car telephone .............................................142
Car washes ................................................199
Carpet........................................................205
Catalytic converters ....................................192
Cautions ............................................ 178
, 208
Central locking ..............................................22
emergency operation.............................23
Central vents ..............................................123
Central warning light......................................89
Changing wheels .........................................230
Check engine
Warning light .........................................89
Checking pressure ......................................229
Child restraint
Anchorages ..........................................45
Switching off passenger airbag ..............49
System.................................................46
Chime ........................................................113
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................96
Cigarette lighter ..........................................125
Circulating-air button....................................121
Clock .................................................. 87, 104
Clothes hook ..............................................128
Clutch ................................................. 58, 144
Comfort seat ................................................34
Coming Home mode ...................................113