2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA airbag

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Controls, Instruments
Instrument Panel USA Models Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1. Engine oil temperature gauge
2. Speedometer with analogue display
3. Tire pressure warning light
4. Turn signal indicator light, left
5. Tachometer
6. High beam indicator light
7. Turn signal indicator light, right
8. ABS warning light
9. Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
10.Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
11.Engine oil pressure gauge
12.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
13.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
14.Automatic speed control indicator light15.Light sensor for instrument illumination
16.Airbag warning light
17.Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
18.Central warning light
19.On-board computer display
20.Porsche Stability Management
Multifunctional PSM light
21.Brake warning light
22.Safety belt warning light
23.Tiptronic indicator
24.Clock and outside temperature display
25 Adjustment button for clockWhen the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situa-
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car.

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Controls, Instruments
Instrument Panel Canada Models Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1. Engine oil temperature gauge
2. Speedometer with analogue display
3. Tire pressure warning light
4. Turn signal indicator light, left
5. Tachometer
6. High beam indicator light
7. Turn signal indicator light, right
8. ABS warning light
9. Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
10.Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
11.Engine oil pressure gauge
12.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
13.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
14.Automatic speed control indicator light15.Light sensor for instrument illumination
16.Airbag warning light
17.Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
18.Central warning light
19.On-board computer display
20.Porsche Stability Management
Multifunctional PSM light
21.Brake warning light
22.Safety belt warning light
23.Tiptronic indicator
24.Clock and outside temperature display
25 Adjustment button for clockWhen the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situa-
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car.

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Controls, Instruments
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.
Check passenger’s seat setting Weight sensing is impaired on the front
passenger's seat (Advanced Airbag).
Correct the seating position, set the backrest
upright, do not support weight on the armrests,
or lift on the handles.
Failure spoiler control 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 brake Tiptronic S:
Apply the brake when starting.
Depress clutch pedal 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.
Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure

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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