2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA Owners Manual

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Driving Performance Cabriolet** At DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting extra equipment 911 Carrera Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Top speed 177 mph (285 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 5.2 seconds 5.7 seconds
911 Carrera S Manual transmission Tiptronic S Manual transmission
(increased performance
version)Tiptronic S
(increased performance
version)
Top speed 182 mph (293 km/h) 177 mph (285 km/h) 187 mph (300 km/h) 183 mph (294 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 seconds 5.4 seconds 4.7 seconds 5.2 seconds
911 Carrera 4 Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Top speed 174 mph (280 km/h) 171 mph (275 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 5.3 seconds 5.8 seconds
911 Carrera 4S Manual transmission Tiptronic S Manual transmission
(increased performance
version)Tiptronic S
(increased performance
version)
Top speed 179 mph (288 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) 184 mph (296 km/h) 180 mph (290 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 seconds 5.4 seconds 4.7 seconds 5.2 seconds

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Dimensions
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S
Length 175.6 in./4461 mm 175.6 in./4461 mm
Width 71.2 in./1808 mm 72.9 in./1852 mm
Height 51.6 in./1310 mm 51.6 in./1310 mm
Wheelbase 92.5 in./2350 mm 92.5 in./2350 mm
Ground clearance
at maximum gross weight911 Carrera: 4.1 in./104 mm 911 Carrera 4: 4.1 in./103 mm
Turning circle 35.8 ft./10.9 m 35.8 ft./10.9 m
Vehicles with PASM
Height 51.2 in./1300 mm 51.2 in./1300 mm
Ground clearance
at maximum gross weight911 Carrera: 3.9 in./99 mm
911 Carrera S: 4.1 in./103 mm911 Carrera 4: 3.7 in./95 mm
911 Carrera 4S: 3.9 in./98 mm

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Diagrams Acceleration diagram
Values have been determined at DIN empty weight
and with a 50 % load without additional equipment.
Transmission diagram
The transmission diagram is based on standard
values on the basis of a mean effective scrub ra-
dius. Changes of the scrub radius, the tire toler-
ance, wear and tear, deviating country equipment
and tire slip have not been taken into account.
Engine diagram at full power – 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4

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Engine diagram at full power – 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S

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Acceleration diagram for manual transmission – 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4

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Acceleration diagram for manual transmission – 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S

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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