2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA lock

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-
cle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-
commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 1 m (3.3 ft.) of space outboard of the vehi-
cle’s headlamp spacing.
Adjustment screws
fDetach side carpeting in luggage compart-
ment.
Therefore unscrew plastic nut A.
Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment
screw.
The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon
socket screws right or left, as appropriate.
B - Headlight vertical adjustmentVertical adjustment (screw B)
fturn clockwise = beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up
Note
fDo not alter the lateral adjustment.

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 69
Warning light ........................................ 70
Air distribution ............................................ 138
Air filter ...................................................... 215
Airbag.......................................................... 45
Function ............................................... 46
Warning light ..................................49
, 57
Air-conditioning compressor ................138, 140
Alarm system .......................................26, 161
Alcantara ................................................... 226
Antenna .............................................161, 221
Antifreeze................................................... 199
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 69
Warning light ........................................ 70
Ashtray ...................................................... 142
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 250
Audio operation ..................................159, 160
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 138
Automatic .................................................. 215
Air conditioning system ....................... 138
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 32
Car washes ........................................ 221
Door locking ......................................... 21
Headlight adjustment........................... 132
Speed control ...................... 88
, 136
, 137
Average consumption ...........................99, 121
Average speed .....................................99, 121
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery ....................................................... 258
Care .................................................. 259
Charging ............................................ 259
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 261
Remote control ................................... 263
Removing ........................................... 262
Warning light......................................... 96
Winter operation ................................. 260
Before driving off ................................... 14
, 15
Belts ................................................... 42, 226
Height adjustment ................................. 44
Tensioner ............................................. 42
Warning light......................................... 43
Blower adjustment............................. 139, 141
Brake light......................................... 276, 278
Brakes ....................................................... 205
Brake circuit division warning light ........ 206
Brake pad warning light ......................... 97
Fluid .......................................... 205, 291
Fluid warning light...................... 116, 206
Pads ............................................. 16, 68
Parking brake ....................................... 65
Roller brake tester................................ 62
Test stand ............................................ 74
Break in hints................................................ 16
Bulbs, replacing .......................................... 266
CCabriolet ....................................................176
Canholder...................................................144
Capacities ..................................................291
Car care .....................................................218
Car telephone .............................................161
Car washes ................................................219
Carpet........................................................225
Catalytic converters ....................................212
Cautions ............................................ 198
, 228
Central locking ..............................................22
emergency operation.............................23
Central vents ..............................................141
Central warning light......................................97
Changing wheels .........................................250
Check engine
Warning light .........................................97
Checking pressure ......................................251
Child restraint
Anchorages ..........................................56
Child restraint systems ..................................51
Chime ........................................................131
CHRONO stopwatch ....................................104
Cigarette lighter ..........................................143
Circulating-air button....................................139
Clock .................................................. 95, 121
Clothes hook ..............................................146
Clutch ................................................. 65, 164
Comfort seat ................................................34
Coming Home mode ...................................131

Index
305
Compact disc
Player and Changer ............................. 160
Storage.............................................. 147
Compartment monitoring............................... 26
Compressor ............................................... 151
Convertible top ........................................... 176
Care .................................................. 220
Coolant ................................................92
, 199
Level.................................................. 199
Temperature gauge.............................. 92
Warning light ........................................ 92
Cooling system .....................................92, 199
Cruise control .............................. 96
, 136
, 137
Cupholder .................................................. 144
DDashboard ................................................... 78
Data bank .................................................. 284
Defrosting windows ...............................33
, 139
Diagnostic socket .................................17, 256
Diagrams ................................................... 299
Dimensions ................................................ 298
Door ............................................................ 21
Guard lights ........................................ 277
Handles................................................ 21
Locks...........................................21, 221
Mirror .................................................. 32
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 21
, 28, 176
, 223
Driving hints ................................................. 14
Driving in winter .......................................... 170
Driving performance...........................296, 297
Drop-center rim .......................................... 241
DVD Navigation...................................150, 158DVD navigation ...........................................151
Dynamometer testing....................................61
EElectrical system.........................................254
Emergency flasher ......................................130
Emergency operation
Central locking ......................................23
Lids ...................................................257
Sliding roof .........................................174
Tank flap ............................................208
Emergency service......................................228
Emergency starting
with jumper cables............................. 264
, 265
Emission control system ........... 7
, 97, 211
, 212
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................118
Exhaust ..................................................9
Number ..............................................285
Oil consumption........................... 16, 201
Oil level ..............................................201
Oil level indicator.................................118
Oil pressure ..........................................96
Oil temperature .....................................88
Oils ........................................... 201, 291
Speeds ............................... 16
, 296
, 297
Starting ................................................82
Stopping ..............................................83
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 83, 92
Lid ............................................ 148, 149
Lid warning light ..................................148
Light ..................................................277
Environment ...................................................6
FFilling pressure, tire................................ 5
, 290
Fire extinguisher......................................... 154
Floor mats ................................................. 225
Fluids and fuels .......................................... 291
Fog lights .................................................. 131
Footbrake .................................................... 66
Footwell lights ............................................ 277
Four-wheel drive ..................................... 61, 62
Fresh air intake .......................................... 141
Front lid ..................................................... 149
Fuel................................................. 4
, 94, 208
Containers ..................................... 8, 210
Economy ........................................... 207
Evaporation control ............................ 213
Level gauge ......................................... 94
Level warning light................................ 94
Recommendation ....................... 209, 210
Tank.................................................. 209
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 256
GGarage door opener................................... 155
Garage lift ................................................. 244
Glove compartment .................................... 147
Gong ..................................... 18
, 81, 100
, 131
Ground clearance ........................................... 9

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Index
HHandbrake ................................................... 65
Hardtop ..................................................... 189
Headlights ..........................................132
, 268
Adjusting ....................................279, 280
Cleaning system ................ 133
, 213
, 291
Headlights beam adjustment........................ 132
Heated rear window ...................................... 33
Heater ....................................................... 138
High beam
Indicator light........................................ 91
Lever ................................................. 131
Home mode ............................................... 131
HomeLink................................................... 155
Hoods................................................148, 149
Horn ............................................... 17
, 22, 24
IIgnition lock.................................................. 80
Immobilizer .................................................. 19
Indicator lights.............................................. 84
Instrument.................................................... 84
Illumination ........................................... 88
Lights ................................................ 131
Panel ...........................................78
, 122
Interior lights ................................................ 76
Interior mirror .........................................30, 32
JJumper cables ....................................235
, 264
KKeys ..................................................... 19
, 20
LLATCH System .............................................. 55
Leather care ............................................... 225
License plate light .............................. 131
, 277
Lids ........................................................... 149
Emergency unlocking .......................... 257
Lifting/sliding roof ....................................... 172
Light
Flasher ................................ 91
, 131
, 132
Low beam ................................. 131, 132
Sensor for instrument illumination........... 84
Switch ....................................... 131, 132
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 241
Load switch-off ........................................... 255
Loading information .................................... 242
Locking ........................................................ 22
Conditions ............................................ 24
Lowering ...................................................... 57
Luggage carrier ................................. 292, 293
Luggage compartment ................................ 150
Lid ..................................................... 148
Lid warning light.................................. 148
Light .................................................. 277
Luggage compartment/
engine compartment lid, warning lights ......... 148
Luggage rack ............................................. 195
MMaintenance ...............................................198
Make-up mirror .............................................41
Maximum permitted engine speeds ....... 16
, 164
Mirrors ............................................ 30
, 32, 60
Anti-glare ..............................................32
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................40
NNavigation ..................................................158
Notes on
Car care .............................................218
Maintenance .......................................198
Number plate light.............................. 131
, 277
OOctane rating ..................................... 209
, 210
Off delay ....................................................131
Oil..............................................................201
Checking level.....................................118
Consumption.........................................16
Level checks.......................................201
Level indicator ....................................118
Pressure...............................................96
Temperature .........................................88
On-board computer .......................................98
Basic settings .....................................120
Language versions ..............................120
On-board literature ..........................................2
Orientation light ............................................76
Outside temperatur indicator..........................95

Index
307
PPaint
Care .................................................. 218
Data................................................... 285
ParkAssistant ............................................... 58
Parking ...................................................... 170
Parking aids ...........................................58
, 60
Parking brake ............................................... 65
Warning light ........................................ 66
Parking light .......................................131, 132
Particle filter............................................... 215
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 26
Plastic parts ............................................... 224
Platform lift ................................................ 244
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 75
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ....... 8
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 158
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 72
Information light .................................... 74
Power measurement ..................................... 61
Power measurements ................................. 198
Power steering fluid level.....................214, 291
Power windows.............................. 21
, 28, 176
Practical tips .............................................. 228
RRadiator fan .........................................83
, 200
Radio reception .......................................... 159
Rain sensor ................................................ 133
Range on remaining fuel ........................99, 121
Reading light ........................................76, 278
Rear fog light ............................................. 131Rear lid ......................................................148
Rear seat backrests ......................................39
Rear spoiler ..................................................63
Rear view mirrors................................... 30
, 32
Rear window defogger...................................33
Rear window wiper ......................................134
Recycling .......................................................7
Reduced driving program, Tiptronic ..............170
Relays ........................................................254
Release button............................................165
Remote control .............................................20
Replacement key ..........................................19
Replacing bulbs ..........................................266
Replacing wiper blades................................216
Rims
Diameter ............................................241
Rim width ...........................................241
Rollover Protection System ............................57
Roof Transport System ............... 195
, 292
, 293
Running in ....................................................16
SSafety belts ......................................... 42
, 226
Height adjustment .................................44
Tensioner .............................................42
Warning light.........................................43
Safety compliance sticker............................284
Sealing set .................................................246
Seals .........................................................224
Seat
Adjustment ...........................................34
Heating ................................................38
Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................165Selector lever position indicator ............ 93
, 166
Shifting gear .............................................. 164
Side marker light................................ 131, 275
Side vents ................................................. 141
Sliding roof ................................................ 172
Snow chains .............................................. 239
Snow tires ................................................. 238
Socket ...................................................... 254
Spacers ............................................ 249, 252
Spare key .............................................. 19, 20
Speed code letter ...................................... 240
Speed control .............................. 88
, 136
, 137
Speed limit ........................................ 100, 240
Speedometer ............................................... 90
Spoiler ........................................................ 63
Sport Chrono Package
CHRONO stopwatch............................ 104
Sport mode ......................................... 71
Sport mode ........................................... 71, 75
Sports seat ................................................. 34
Sport-type running gear .............................. 298
Stability management system ........................ 72
Starting ....................................................... 81
Starting engine ............................................ 82
Steering lock ............................................... 80
Steering wheel
Adjustment .......................................... 39
Function keys ....................................... 40
Lock.................................................... 81
Rocker switches ................................. 165
Stopping engine ........................................... 83
Stopwatch ................................................. 104
Storage options ......................................... 146
Storing your Porsche.................................. 226
Sun visors ................................................... 41

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Index
TTachometer .................................................. 91
Tank ......................................... 208
, 209
, 291
Ventilation system ............................... 213
Technical data ............................................ 286
Telephone .................................................. 161
Temperature setting .................................... 138
Temperature, outside indicator....................... 95
Test stand, measurements ............................ 74
Theft protection ............................................ 18
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ................. 252
Tiptronic .................................................... 165
Indicator............................................... 93
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 109
Tires ................................... 16
, 229
, 288
, 289
Care .................................................. 229
Checking pressure .............................. 251
Inscription .......................................... 240
Loading information............................ 242
Pressure ............................... 5
, 232
, 290
Pressure monitoring............................ 109
Pressure plate .................................... 285
Sealant ......................................245, 246
Sidewall ............................................. 240
Size ................................................... 240
Tool kit....................................................... 151
Tools .................................................150, 151
Towing ...................................... 170
, 281
, 282
Towing lug .................................................. 151
Tow-starting ............................................... 170
Tracks ...............................................288, 289
Transmission ......................................164, 287
Fluid...........................................215, 291
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 152Turn signals ......................................... 91
, 132
Tyre pressure
Compressor ....................................... 151
Ty re s
Sealant............................................... 151
UUndercoating ..................................... 211
, 223
VValves ........................................................ 236
Vanity mirror ................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 218
Data................................................... 284
Identification label ............................... 284
Identification number ........................... 284
Putting into operation .......................... 261
Washing ............................................. 219
Ventilation .................................................. 138
Vents ................................................ 138
, 141
Viscosity, engine oil..................................... 204
WWarning lights and messages....................... 122
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 213
, 291
Lever ................................................. 133
Washing ..................................................... 219
Weights ............................................. 292, 293
Welcome Home Function ............................. 131
Wheel.......................... 16
, 224
, 229
, 288
, 289Bolts ..................................................248
Care...................................................229
Changing ............................................245
Checking pressure ..............................251
Inscription...........................................240
Loading information .............................242
Securing wheel bolts .............................19
Security wheel bolts ............................151
Sidewall ..............................................240
Size ...................................................240
Tire pressure ......................... 5
, 232
, 290
Tire pressure plate..............................285
Tire sealant................................ 245, 246
Windows...................................... 28
, 176
, 223
Washer nozzles ...................................133
Washer system .................. 133
, 213
, 291
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................133
Windshield wipers .............................. 133, 216
Replacing ...........................................216
Windstop ....................................................185
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................260
Coolant ..............................................199
Engine oil............................................200
Jumper cables ........................... 264, 265
Locks .................................................221
Seals..................................................224
Snow chains .......................................239
Tires ................................. 238
, 288
, 289
Washer fluid ........................................213
Wiper blades .......................................216
Wiper
Blades ................................................216
Rear ...................................................134