2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA instrument panel

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Controls, Instruments
Check left/right dipped beam (low
beam)
also applies to:
front side lights, direction indicator,
high beam, fog lights, side indicator
light, brake light, tail light, rear fog
light, reversing light, raised brake
light, side markerThe reported light is faulty. Check bulb.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Daytime
driving lights offDaytime driving lights switch off when the engi-
ne is shut off. Switch on lights if necessary.
Headlight beam
adjustment faultyHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Front lid not closed Close luggage compartment lid properly.
Rear lid not closed Close engine compartment lid properly.
Front lid release
faultyLuggage compartment lid release is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Rain sensor faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Top up washer fluid
LIMIT
Cannot be accepted
with vehicle stoppedThe current speed can only b e a c c e p t e d f o r t h e
acoustic warning signal when the vehicle is in
motion.
LIMIT
30Selected speed limit (e.g. 30 mph) for the
acoustic warning signal has been exceeded.
Adjust your speed if necessary.
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computerMeaning/measure

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Fuel gauge war-
ning lightPlease observe range
on remaining fuelRefuel at next opportunity.
Check the oil level Start engine oil level measurement in the
on-board computer.
The vehicle must be horizontal and the ignition
must be switched on.
Oil pressure too low Stop immediately at a suitable place, measure
oil level with the on-board computer and, if ne-
cessary, add engine oil.
Warning light
Temperature gau-
geEngine temperature too high Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary,
add coolant.
Temperature gau-
ge warning light
flashesCheck coolant level Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add
coolant.
Engine diagnostics – workshop Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Reduced engine performance Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gau-
ge warning light
flashesFailure of
engine-compartment blowerConsult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Battery/generator warning Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure gauge faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level display faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
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Oil temperature gauge faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Indicator faulty Coolant indicator failed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Brake pad wear Have the brake pads changed immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake fluid level Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake circuit division Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
ABS failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM off Porsche Stability Management has been swit-
ched off.
PSM on Porsche Stability Management has been swit-
ched on.
PSM failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM Normal/Sport Indicator for selected PASM mode
PASM failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM indicator faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Sport mode failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Airbag system fault Airbag is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Passenger airbag off Passenger's airbag is switched off.
It is important to switch the passenger’s airbag
on again after removing the child seat.
Passenger airbag on Passenger's airbag is switched on.
Spoiler control failure Driving stability is impaired.
Adjust your driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Display of
selector lever posi-
tion flashesSelector lever is not engaged Tiptronic S:
Selector lever can be between two positions.
Engage the selector lever correctly.
Move selector lever to P Tiptronic S:
Move selector lever to position P before with-
drawing key from ignition lock.
Apply the brake Tiptronic S:
Apply the brake when starting.
Depress the clutch Manual transmission:
Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Move selector lever
to position P or NTiptronic S:
The vehicle can be started only in the selector
lever position P or N.
Display of
selector lever posi-
tion flashesTiptronic emergency run Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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System fault
Go to workshopSeveral systems may have failed. Adjust your
driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of fuel level indicator
WorkshopHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of outside
temperature indicatorHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Service in km/days Service indicator
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than af-
ter the distance/time shown has elapsed.
However, it is the intervals in the “Guarantee
and Maintenance” booklet that are decisive.
Service now Service indicator
Have your vehicle serviced at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure
Convertible-top controlActivate convertible top in opposite direction.
If there is a failure:
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Convertible top not in final positionFully open or close convertible top
Convertible top is being opened Message goes out in final position
Convertible top is being closed Message goes out in final position
Close rear lid The convertible top cannot be operated with the
rear lid open.
Roll-over protection defect Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Automatic Air Conditioning SystemThe automatic air-conditioning system controls
the preselected interior temperature completely
automatically.
If necessary, the automatic system can be
manually influenced.
Automatic modefPress AUTO button I.
AUTO will appear on the display panel.
Air quantity and distribution are automatically
controlled and variations are compensated.
All automatic setting functions can be individually
changed.
This setting is retained until the appropriate
function button is pressed again or the AUTO
button is pressed.
A- Seat heating, left
B- Defrosting the windshield
C- Recirculating-air button
D-Temperature sensor
E- ECO button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
F-Heated rear window
G- Seat heater, right
H- Temperature button
I- AUTO button (automatic mode)
J- Air distribution to footwell
K- Air distribution to central and side vents
L- Air distribution to windshield
M-Blower speed button

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Setting temperaturefPress button H upwards or downwards
respectively.
To suit personal comfort, the interior temperature
can be adjusted between 61°F and 85°F/16 and
29.5°C.
Recommendation: 72°F/22°C.
If “LO” or “HI” appears on the display, the system
is operating at maximum cooling or heating pow-
er.
Automatic control is no longer active.
Note
If the preselected temperature is changed, the
blower speed can increase automatically in auto-
matic mode.
The desired temperature is reached more quickly
this way.
Sensors
To avoid affecting the performance of the air-con-
ditioning system:
fDo not cover the sun sensor on the instrument
panel or the temperature sensor D.fPress button B (switch on or off).
The windshield is defogged or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Air flows to the windshield only.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
ECO – switching compressor for air-
conditioning system on and offThe air-conditioning compressor switches off
automatically at temperatures below approx.
37°F/3°C and cannot be switched on, even
manually.
Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx.
37°F/3°C, the air-conditioning compressor is
always switched on in automatic mode.
The compressor can be switched off to save fuel,
but control comfort is then limited:
fPress ECO button E.
The compressor is switched off.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
fIf the interior temperature is too high, switch
compressor back on or press AUTO button.
To dry incoming air in damp weather, do not
switch off the air-conditioning compressor.
This prevents fogging of windows.
Defrosting the windshield
fPress button M upwards or downwards
respectively.
The preset blower speed is increased or
decreased.
The speed stages are indicated by a bar display.
If the button is pressed downwards at the lowest
blower stage, the blower and automatic control
are switched off. “OFF” will appear on the display
field.
Pressing the button upwards or pressing the
AUTO button switches the blower and automatic
control back on again.
Warning!
Risk of accident due to impaired vision.
In recirculating-air setting, the windows may
fog up.
fOnly select recirculating-air setting for short
periods.
fIf the windows fog up, switch recirculating-air
setting off immediately by pressing the
circulating-air button again and select the “Defrost windshield” function.
f f f
Adjusting blower speed
Recirculating-air setting

122
Controls, Instruments Switching recirculating-air setting on or off
fPress button C.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only
the inside air is circulated.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
Over approx. 37°F/3°C
If the air-conditioning compressor was off, it
switches on automatically. The duration of recircu-
lating-air setting is not limited.
Below approx. 37°F/3°C
The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
Recirculating-air setting is automatically ended
after approx. 3 minutes.
Air distributionThe individual air distributions can be combined as
desired.
Recommended setting in Summer:
Air distribution to central and side vents.
Recommended setting in Winter:
Air distribution to footwell and windshield.fPress button J.
The air flows to the footwell.
The selection appears on the display panel.
fPress button K.
The air flows from the central and side vents.
Vents must be open.
The selection appears on the display panel.
fPress button L.
The air flows to the windshield.
The selection appears on the display panel.
Note on operation
fOn vehicles with the Sport Chrono package,
individual air conditioning settings can be
stored on your vehicle key.
Please observe the chapter “Individual
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
General instructions for air-conditioning
compressor– Can switch off briefly if engine is under an ex-
treme load to ensure sufficient engine cooling.
– Switches off automatically at temperatures be-
low approx. 37°F/3°C and cannot be switched
on, even manually.
– Operates most effectively with windows
closed.
If the car has been in the sun for a long time, it
is a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly
with the windows open.
– Depending on the outside temperature and hu-
midity, condensation can drip from the evapo-
rator and form a pool under the vehicle.
This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
– If uncooled air flows out when the lowest tem-
perature has been set, switch off the air-condi-
tioning compressor and have the fault repaired
at an authorized Porsche dealer. Air distribution to footwell
Air distribution to central and side
vents
Air distribution to windshield