2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA mirror controls

Controls, Instruments
13 Controls, Instruments
Before driving off ......................................... 14
Break in hints .............................................. 16
Keys ........................................................... 19
Security Wheel Bolts.................................... 19
Doors ......................................................... 21
Central Lockin ............................................. 22
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitorin ............... 26
Power Windows ........................................... 28
Inside mirror ................................................ 30
Door Mirrors................................................ 30
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating ..................................... 33
Seat Adjustment .......................................... 34
Seat Memory ............................................... 36
Heated Seats .............................................. 38
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 39
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 40
Sun Visors................................................... 41
Safety Belts................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 45
Child Restraint Systems ............................... 46
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 48
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ........ 49
Airbag Systems ........................................... 50
Rollover Protection System........................... 52
Parking Aids ................................................ 53
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 56
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 58
Parking Brake .............................................. 58Brakes ........................................................ 59
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................ 62
Sport Mode ................................................. 64
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 65
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) .................................... 68
Interior Lights .............................................. 69
Operation, Instruments ................................. 70
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft
Steering Lock .............................................. 72
Starting Procedures ..................................... 74
Stopping Engine .......................................... 75
Instrument Panel USA Models ....................... 76
Instrument Panel Canada Models................... 78
Engine oil temperature ................................. 80
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ......... 80
Instrument Illumination.................................. 80
Trip Odometer ............................................. 81
Speedometer .............................................. 82
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers........................................ 82
Tachometer................................................. 83
Turn Signal Indicator Light ............................ 83
High Beam .................................................. 83
Cooling System ........................................... 84
Tiptronic ..................................................... 85
Fuel ............................................................ 86
Clock .......................................................... 87
Outside temperature .................................... 87
Engine Oil Pressure ...................................... 88
Check Engine Warning Light.......................... 89On-Board Computer (BC).............................. 90
Emergency Flasher Switch .......................... 112
Light Switch .............................................. 113
Welcome Home Lighting............................. 113
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment......... 114
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever ....................... 114
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................ 115
Automatic Speed Control ............................ 118
Automatic Air Conditioning System .............. 120
Central and Side Vents ............................... 123
Fresh-air Intake .......................................... 123
Ashtray ..................................................... 124
Cigarette Lighter ........................................ 125
Cupholder ................................................. 126
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ...... 128
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid ............................ 130
Luggage Compartment............................... 132
Trunk Entrapment ....................................... 133
Fire Extinguisher ........................................ 135
HomeLink .................................................. 136
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) .................................... 139
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms........ 142

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In the driver’s seat... fCheck operation of the horn.
fPosition seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the
airbag deployment, you should always sit back
as far from the steering wheel as is practical,
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
fAdjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
fBuckle your safety belts.
fCheck operation of the foot and parking brake.
fCheck all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
fStart engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
fNever leave an idling car unattended.
fLock doors from inside, especially with chil-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
On the road... fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
fAlways have your safety belt fastened.
fAlways drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
fUse signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
fTurn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
fAlways keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
fReduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and re-
duced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
planing of the tires.
fAlways observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
fWhen tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve-
hicle with engine idling.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE EX-
HAUST” on Page 9.fWhen parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the Tiptronic selector lever to ”P“ or the
gearshift lever to reverse or first gear.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
fWhen emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning de-
vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex-
haust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma-
terial.
fMake it a habit to have the engine oil checked
after every fuel filling.

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1 Inner door handle
2 Power windows
3 Door mirror control
4 Light switch
5 Ignition/starter switch with steering lock
6 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever
7 Operating lever for on-board computer
8Horn
9 Emergency flasher switch,
central locking switch
10 Switches for rear spoiler,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM), Sport mode,
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
11 Cupholder
12 Switch for seat memory
13 Diagnostic socket (OBD)
14 Lid release
15 Seat height adjustment
16 Steering-wheel adjustment
17 Backrest angle adjustment
18 Seat fore and aft adjustment

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Controls, Instruments
A-Main key
1- Central locking button
2- Luggage compartment lid button
3- Light-emitting diode
B- Spare key Key with Radio Remote Control Unlocking the vehiclefPress button 1.Locking the vehiclefPress button 1.Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered accidentally
fUnlock the vehicle.
Unlocking luggage compartment lid fPress button 2 for approx. two seconds.
If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked simultane-
ously with the luggage compartment.
In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and
door mirror positions are automatically set.
The vehicle will be locked again approx.
15 seconds after the luggage compartment is
closed if none of the doors was opened.
Note
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program fur-
ther types of unlocking.
Ty p e 1
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements:
10 - 100 seconds.
Ty p e 2
The doors stay locked when the luggage compart-
ment is unlocked.
The remote-control standby function
switches off after 7 days If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the re-
mote control within 7 days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to prevent dis-
charging of the vehicle battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the
key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again.
Note
fDo not insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock if the vehicle battery is discharged.
The ignition key can no longer be removed.
The key cannot be removed until the vehicle elec-
trical system is supplied with power again.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UN-
LOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID” on Page 235.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 242.

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Controls, Instruments
Inside mirror When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare le-
ver must point forward.
Basic position: lever forward
Anti-glare position: lever back
Door Mirrors Before driving the vehicle, adjust the outside and
inside mirrors.
It is important for safe driving that you have good
vision to the rear.
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
fDo not put anything on or near the windows or
the mirrors that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Adjusting 1. Switch on ignition.
2. By turning the control switch A, select the driv-
er’s side or the passenger’s side.
3. Move the door mirror glasses in the appropri-
ate direction by tilting the control switch.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fAdjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face.Automatically swivelling down mirror on
the passenger’s sidefPlease observe the chapter “PARKING AIDS”
on Page 53.
fPlease observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.

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Folding in door mirrors
Warning!
Danger of injury to fingers if the mirror
accidentally flips back when being folded in.
fExercise extreme caution when folding in
mirror by hand. Do not let go of the mirror
before the locking lever is locked or the mirror is fully unfolded.1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force).
2. Swivel the locking lever up to the stop and
slowly let go of the mirror.
Unfolding door mirrors1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force). The
locking lever disengages automatically.
2. Move mirror back to unfolded position by hand.
Do not let go of the mirror beforehand.

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Controls, Instruments
A-Sensor
B- Switch for automatic anti-glare operation
C- Light-emitting diode Automatic Anti-Glare Interior
Mirror and Door Mirror Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light.
The mirrors automatically change to anti-glare po-
sition or revert to their normal state, depending on
the light intensity.
When reverse gear is selected, automatic anti-
glare operation is switched off. Note
The incident light in the area of the sensors must
not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the wind-
shield.
Switching off the automatic anti-glare
operation
fPress switch B.
Light-emitting diode C goes out.
Switching on the automatic anti-glare
operation
fPress switch B.
Light-emitting diode C lights up.
Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge
from a broken mirror glass.
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.
fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to the paintwork, leather and
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be re-
moved only while it is still wet.
fClean the affected parts with water.

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The mirror heater is ready for operation when the
ignition is on.
Switching on fPress button.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
After approx. 15 minutes, the heater switches off
automatically.
The heater can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.Switching off fPress button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating