2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA warning

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Level gauge

When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 268.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. going up
or downhill), minor deviations in the indication may
occur. Note
If the tank is near empty and you top up with only
a small quantity of fuel, this cannot be registered
by the level gauge and calculation of the range re-
maining is impossible.
Warning light “A” When the engine is running, the warning light
of the level gauge lights up if less than approx.
2.6 U.S. gallons (10
liters) of fuel remains in the
tank or the range on remaining fuel falls below ap-
prox. 30 miles (50 km).
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
fFill up at the next opportunity.
Caution!
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine.
fNever drive the tank completely out of fuel.
fAvoid high cornering speeds after the warning lights have come on.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMISSION CONT-
ROL SYSTEM” on Page 191.If the level gauge warning light flashes, there
has been a system fault.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
There will then be no reserve warning.
fTo remedy the fault, go to an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Fuel

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A- Adjustment button for clock
B- Clock
C- Outside temperature displayClock The clock is blanked out approximately four min-
utes after the ignition is switched off or when the
car is locked.
Setting the time
Warning!
Risk of an accident and loss of control.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel spokes while driving.
Setting hours
fPress adjustment button A for about one sec-
ond.
Hour display flashes.
fTurn button in the appropriate direction:
to right – increase hours figure
to left – decrease hours figure.
Adjustment in hours – turn button briefly
Fast adjustment (display cycles) –
turn and hold button.
Setting minutes
fPress adjustment button again.
Minutes display flashes.
fSet by rotating as in hours mode. Leaving adjustment mode
Automatically after one minute or:
fPress adjustment button again.
When adjustment mode is deliberately left by
pressing the button, the time begins precisely to
the second.
Note
The time mode can be changed between 12h and
24h in the on-board computer.
Outside temperature The outside temperature display C does not indi-
cate, if ice is on the road.
Even if a temperature above 32°F (0°C) is dis-
played, ice may still form on the road, for instance
on bridges or when the road passes through a
heavily shaded area.

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Controls, Instruments With the engine warmed up and running at a speed
of 5000 rpm, the engine oil pressure should be
approx. 3.5 bar.If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
is displayed on the on-board computer when
the engine is running on or when driving:
fStop immediately in a suitable place.
fSwitch off the engine.
fCheck oil level.
Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 101.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on Page 181.
fAdd engine oil if necessary.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
fDo not continue driving if there is an obvious oil
leak.
fDo not continue driving if the warning lights
come on even though oil level is correct.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
message will be displayed by the on-board compu-
ter.
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
computer while the engine is running or while
driving:
fStop the car in a safe place and stop the
engine.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system.
– Broken drive belt.
Warning!
Risk of an accident and risk of engine dam-
age.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is re-
quired to steer) and coolant pump function
will stop.
fDo not continue driving.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest author-ized Porsche dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure
Battery

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The warning light in the instrument panel comes
on when the ignition is first turned on and remains
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not
come on, have the bulb replaced promptly.
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on-
board computer come on and remain on while
driving, it suggests:
– a potential engine control problem and the
need for system service or
– an improperly fastened tank cap or
– refuelling with engine running.
Although the vehicle is usually driveable and will
not require towing, see your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Caution!
If the Check engine light in the instrument
panel is flashing, severe catalytic converter
damage and power loss will soon occur.
Prolonged driving with the Check engine light
on could cause damage to the emission con-
trol system. It also could affect fuel economy
and driveability.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest author-ized Porsche dealer immediately. The central warning light on the instrument panel
lights up if there are warning messages in the
INFO menu.
The messages can be called in the on-board
computer INFO menu:
fPlease observe the chapter “INFO WARNING
MESSAGES” on Page 94.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights
up:
– if the handbrake is on,
– if the brake fluid level is low,
– if the brake pads have reached the wear limit,
– if the brake circuit division is defective.
Additionally, a warning is displayed by the on-
board computer.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-
BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 105.
Check Engine
Warning Light
Central warning light
Brake warning light USA
Brake warning light Canada

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LIMIT
Acoustic warning signal for speed limitThe acoustic warning signal can be activated for
speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
The signal sounds when the preset speed is ex-
ceeded.
For the signal to sound again, the driving speed
must fall below the preset speed by at least
3 mph (5 km/h).
Switching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.Setting the speed
fSelect LIMIT with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.Option 1:
Accepting current speed
fPush operating lever forward.
The acoustic warning signal is activated for the
current speed.
Display:

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Option 2:
Presetting speed
fSelect “LIMIT active” with the operating lever:
fIf “not active”, push the operating lever for-
ward.
fSelect “xx mph” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.fPush operating lever slightly up or down until
the desired speed is reached.
upwards: speed is increased
downwards: speed is decreased
Note:
Holding the lever pressed up or down for a
longer period will adjust the speed in steps of
6 mph (10 km/h).
fPush operating lever forward.
Switching the acoustic warning signal off
fSelect “LIMIT active” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward. not active
active
Display:

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INFO
Warning messagesSwitching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Calling warning messages
fSelect INFO with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
Any existing warning messages can be called us-
ing the operating lever.
You also can call warning messages which were
cancelled during the journey (but only until the next
time the ignition is switched on).fPush operating lever forward.
fPush operating lever forwards or pull back-
wards.
The display returns to the Info menu.

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Controls, Instruments – If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level
has reached the minimum mark.
fAdd engine oil immediately.
– If the segment flashes, the oil level has
dropped to below the minimum mark.
fAdd engine oil immediately.
The difference between the minimum and maxi-
mum marks on the segment display is approx.
1.2 liters.
Each segment of the display corresponds to ap-
prox. 0.4 liter.
fAdd engine oil if necessary.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL LE-
VEL” on Page 181.
Before adding oil, switch ignition off.
fNever add more engine oil than required
to reach the maximum mark.Oil level measurement during refuelling
The oil level is automatically measured during re-
fuelling.
Preconditions
1. Ignition is switched off.
2. If the engine is at operating temperature, at
least 5 minutes must elapse between parking
the vehicle and starting the engine.
3. Refuelling completed within 15 minutes.
When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil lev-
el is shown on the segment display.
Measurement will be stopped if the above require-
ments are not met.
fStart oil level measurement in the “OIL“ menu
or
fStart oil level measurement by switching on
the ignition.
Failure
A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a
warning message in the on-board computer.The oil level measurement can also be
initiated in the “OIL” menu:
Switching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Initiating measurement
fSelect “OIL” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
fSelect “Start” and push the operating lever for-
ward.
Measurement is started.