2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA coolant

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
fThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
This caution also applies to the entire vehicle.
fO n l y w o r k o n y o u r v e h i c l e o u t d o o r s o r i n a w e l l
ventilated area.
fEnsure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially cau-
tious of such devices such as hot water heat-
ers which ignite a flame intermittently.
fBefore working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
fBe alert and cautious around engine at all
times while the engine is running.
If work has to be performed with the engine
running, always set the parking brake, and
make sure the shift lever is in neutral position
or the selector lever in position P.fIn particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.), jew-
elry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted
on the engine-compartment lid.
The engine-compartment blower can start or
continue running as a function of temperature,
even with the engine switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off, the ignition switched off, and exercise
extreme caution.
fYour Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig-
nition system. When the ignition is on, high volt-
age is present in all wires connected with the
ignition system; therefore, exercise extreme
caution when working on any part of the engine
while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
fAlways support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car.
fWhen working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Remove the ignition key.fDo not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
fIncomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your au-
thorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty pe-
riod may affect your Porsche warranty cover-
age.
fSupplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or
coolant, are hazardous to your health.
Keep these fluids out of children’s reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the appro-
priate regulations.
fSome countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried.
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.

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Technical Data
CapacitiesUse only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.
Engine 911 Carrera: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.5 quarts / 8.0 liters
911 Carrera: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 9 quarts / 8.5 liters
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL” on Page 181.
Coolantapprox. 8.45 U.S. gallons / 32 liters
Manual transmission
and differential
approx. 3.1 quarts / 2.9 liters transmission oil
Tiptronic Sapprox. 9.5 quarts / 9 liters ATF
Differential for Tiptronic Sapprox. 1.3 quarts / 1.2 liter
Fuel tank approx. 16.9 U.S. gallons / 64 liters
Fuel qualityYour engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle
will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine’s “Electronic Oktane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Power steeringapprox. 1.35 quarts / 1.27 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S
®
Brake fluid0.48 quarts / 0.45 liters; use only Original Porsche brake fluid.
Windshield washerapprox. 2.6 quarts/2,5 liters without headlight washer
approx. 6.3 quarts/6 liters with headlight washer

Index
279
Compact disc
Player and Changer ............................. 141
Storage.............................................. 129
Compartment monitoring............................... 26
Convertible top ........................................... 156
Care .................................................. 200
Coolant ................................................84
, 179
Level.................................................. 179
Temperature gauge.............................. 84
Warning light ........................................ 84
Cooling system .....................................84, 179
Cruise control .............................. 88
, 118
, 119
Cupholder .................................................. 126
DDashboard ................................................... 70
Data bank .................................................. 262
Defrosting windows ...............................33
, 121
Diagnostic socket .................................17, 234
Diagrams ................................................... 273
Dimensions ................................................ 272
Door ............................................................ 21
Guard lights ........................................ 255
Handles................................................ 21
Locks...........................................21, 201
Mirror .................................................. 32
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 21
, 28, 156
, 203
Driving hints ................................................. 14
Driving in winter .......................................... 150
Driving performance ................................... 271
Drop-center rim .......................................... 221
DVD Navigation...................................132, 139
EElectrical system.........................................232
Emergency flasher ......................................112
Emergency operation
Central locking ......................................23
Lids ...................................................235
Sliding roof .........................................154
Tank flap ............................................188
Emergency service......................................208
Emergency starting
with jumper cables............................. 242
, 243
Emission control system ........... 7
, 89, 191
, 192
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................101
Exhaust ..................................................9
Number ..............................................263
Oil consumption........................... 16, 181
Oil level ..............................................181
Oil level indicator.................................101
Oil pressure ..........................................88
Oil temperature .....................................80
Oils ........................................... 181, 268
Speeds ....................................... 16, 271
Starting ................................................74
Stopping ..............................................75
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 75, 84
Lid ............................................ 130, 131
Lid warning light ..................................130
Light ..................................................255
Environment ...................................................6
FFilling pressure, tire................................ 5
, 267
Fire extinguisher......................................... 135
Floor mats ................................................. 205
Fluids and fuels .......................................... 268
Fog lights .................................................. 113
Footbrake .................................................... 59
Footwell lights ............................................ 255
Fresh air intake .......................................... 123
Front lid ..................................................... 131
Fuel................................................. 4
, 86, 188
Containers ..................................... 8, 190
Economy ........................................... 187
Evaporation control ............................ 193
Level gauge ......................................... 86
Level warning light................................ 86
Recommendation ....................... 189, 190
Tank.................................................. 189
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 234
GGarage door opener................................... 136
Garage lift ................................................. 224
Glove compartment .................................... 129
Gong ....................................... 18
, 73, 92, 113
Ground clearance ........................................... 9

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Index
TTachometer .................................................. 83
Tank ......................................... 188
, 189
, 268
Ventilation system ............................... 193
Technical data ............................................ 264
Telephone .................................................. 142
Temperature setting .................................... 120
Temperature, outside indicator....................... 87
Test stand, measurements ............................ 67
Theft protection ............................................ 18
Tiptronic .................................................... 145
Indicator............................................... 85
Tires ........................................... 16
, 209
, 266
Care .................................................. 209
Checking pressure .............................. 229
Inscription .......................................... 220
Loading information............................ 222
Pressure ............................... 5
, 212
, 267
Pressure plate .................................... 263
Sealant ......................................225, 226
Sidewall ............................................. 220
Size ................................................... 220
Tools ......................................................... 132
Towing ...................................... 150
, 259
, 260
Tow-starting ............................................... 150
Tracks ....................................................... 266
Transmission ......................................144, 265
Fluid...........................................195, 268
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 133
Turn signals..........................................83, 114
UUndercoating ......................................191
, 203
VValves ........................................................ 216
Vanity mirror ................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 198
Data................................................... 262
Identification label ............................... 262
Identification number ........................... 262
Putting into operation .......................... 239
Washing ............................................. 199
Ventilation .................................................. 120
Vents ................................................ 120
, 123
Viscosity, engine oil..................................... 184
WWarning lights and messages....................... 105
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 193
, 268
Lever ................................................. 115
Washing ..................................................... 199
Weights ...................................................... 269
Welcome Home Function ............................. 113
Wheel.................................. 16
, 204
, 209
, 266
Bolts .................................................. 228
Care .................................................. 209
Changing ............................................ 225
Checking pressure.............................. 229
Inscription .......................................... 220
Loading information............................. 222
Securing wheel bolts ............................. 19
Sidewall.............................................. 220
Size ................................................... 220
Tire pressure ......................... 5
, 212
, 267Tire pressure plate..............................263
Tire sealant................................ 225
, 226
Windows...................................... 28
, 156
, 203
Washer nozzles ...................................115
Washer system .................. 115
, 193
, 268
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................115
Windshield wipers .............................. 115, 196
Replacing ...........................................196
Windstop ....................................................165
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................238
Coolant ..............................................179
Engine oil............................................180
Jumper cables ........................... 242, 243
Locks .................................................201
Seals..................................................204
Snow chains .......................................219
Tires ......................................... 218, 266
Washer fluid ........................................193
Wiper blades .......................................196
Wiper
Blades ................................................196
Rear ...................................................116