2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA headlight

Technical Data
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CapacitiesUse only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.
Engine 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.5 quarts / 8.0 liters
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 9 quarts / 8.5 liters
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL” on Page 201.
Coolant approx. 8.45 U.S. gallons / 32 liters
Manual transmission
and differential approx. 3.1 quarts / 2.9 liters transmission oil
Tiptronic S approx. 9.5 quarts / 9 liters ATF
Differential for Tiptronic S approx. 1.3 quarts / 1.2 liter
Fuel tank 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S: approx. 16.9 U.S. gallons / 64 liters
911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S: approx. 17.7 U.S. gallons / 67 liters
Fuel quality Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not al ways be available. Be assured that your vehicle
will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine’s “Electronic Oktane™ knock contr ol” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Power steering approx. 1.35 quarts / 1.27 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S
® or Pentosin CHF 202
®
Brake fluid 0.48 quarts / 0.45 liters; use on
ly Original Porsche brake fluid.
Windshield washer approx. 2.6 quarts / 2,5 liters without headlight washer
approx. 6.3 quarts / 6 liters with headlight washer

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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

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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