2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA ignition

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Selector Lever PositionsP – Parking lockfEngage parking lock only when vehicle is sta-
tionary.
fEngage parking lock after applying the hand-
brake and release it before releasing the hand-
brake.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selec-
tor lever position P.R – Reverse gearfSelect only if car is stationary and the brake is
applied.N – NeutralSelector lever position N must be selected for
towing or in car washes, for example.
fOnly select the desired position for moving off
(D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the
brake pedal is depressed.
D - Automatic selection modeSelect position D for “normal” driving. The gears
are shifted automatically according to the acceler-
ator position and speed.
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and on
the resistance (e.g. uphill), the gear-changing
points are shifted towards higher or lower engine-
speed ranges.
The accelerator position, driving speed, engine
speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration and
the road profile all have an influence on the gear-
changing characteristic.
Unwanted upward shifts, e.g. before bends, are
prevented by swiftly releasing the accelerator ped-
al.
Depending on lateral acceleration, upward chang-
es on bends are not made until the engine-speed
limit is reached.
Under braking, and depending on the amount of
deceleration, the Tiptronic changes down earlier.
For subsequent cornering, the right gear is en-
gaged when pressure is applied to the brakes be-
fore the bend. The bend is taken in the right gear,
and when you accelerate out of the bend you do
not have to shift down.Sport mode switched on
fPlease observe the chapter “SPORT MODE” on
Page 71.
If the Sport mode program is switched on,
Tiptronic switches to a sporty gear-changing map
and shortens the shifting periods.
Deceleration downshifts are commenced earlier.
Downshifts are already carried out in the case of
slight decelerations, even at higher engine
speeds.
Driving off
In 2nd gear, the vehicle moves off with the throt-
tle only slightly open.
Move off in 1st gear with the throttle open wider
or when the engine is cold.

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Mobile Roofs
Lifting/Sliding Roof
Warning!
Risk of injury when operating or automatical-
ly closing the lifting/sliding roof.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the lifting/sliding roof is operated.
fAlways withdraw the ignition key when leaving
the vehicle. Uninformed persons (e.g. children)
could injure themselves by operating the lift-
ing/sliding roof.
fIn case of danger, release the button immedi-
ately and operate the lifting/sliding roof in the opposite direction.
Readiness for operation– When the ignition is switched on (engine
switched on or off) or
– With doors closed and ignition key withdrawn,
but only until a door is first opened.
A - Opening the lifting/sliding rooffPress rear of rocker switch A until lifting/slid-
ing roof reaches the desired position.
One-touch operation
fTouch rear of rocker switch A.
Lifting/sliding roof opens to its end position.
Stop it in any position by touching any button.
Note
The lifting/sliding roof opens until it reaches the
b e s t p o s i t i o n f r o m t h e p o i n t o f v i e w o f n o i s e . I t c a n
be opened fully, however, if you press the rocker
switch again.

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Preconditions for operation of the
convertible top – The ignition must be switched on
(engine running or off),
– the engine compartment lid must be closed,
– the speed must be below approx. 30 mph
(50 km/h).
If this maximum speed is exceeded, the open-
ing/closing procedure of the convertible top
will be interrupted.
Warning!
Risk of injury and damage when operating
the convertible top.
fMake absolutely sure that nobody can be in-
jured by the convertible-top mechanism or the
convertible-top compartment lid.
fBefore opening the convertible top, make sure
that there are no objects behind the rear seats.
fKeep the lids of the make-up mirrors in the sun
visors closed when closing the convertible top.
fIn order to abort convertible top operation in
the event of danger, immediately release the rocker switch.
Opening convertible topfPull the rocker switch back and hold without in-
terruption until the convertible top is in the final
position or until the door windows are in the de-
sired position.
The message on the on-board computer goes
out.
In case of danger, release the rocker switch.
Convertible top operation stops.
Closing convertible topfPush the rocker switch forward and hold
without interruption until the convertible top is
in the final position or until the door windows
are in the desired position.
The message on the on-board computer goes
out.
In case of danger, release the rocker switch.
Convertible top operation stops.
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Mobile Roofs If the convertible top does not lock in the
windshield frame
fOpen convertible top again, start the engine
and close the convertible top again using the
rocker switch.
Assist with the closing process by grasping the
convertible top at the handhold and pulling it
toward the windshield frame (arrow).
Messages in on-board computerIf the engine compartment lid is open when acti-
vating the convertible top, a message appears in
the on-board computer. The convertible top can-
not be opened.
fClose engine compartment lid.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-
BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 122.
Emergency operation
of the convertible top fBefore performing emergency operation,
please check:
Was the ignition switched on and was the en-
gine compartment lid closed during operation
of the convertible top with the rocker switch?
Are electrical fuses defective?
Please observe the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 254.
Warning!
There is danger of injury during emergency
operation.
There is danger of crushing or trapping body
parts at all movable convertible top parts
which could cause serious personal injury.
fTake great care when performing emergency
operation.
fDo not operate the convertible top during and after emergency operation.
Before emergency operation
fRemove the ignition key so that the convertible
top is not operated unintentionally.
fTake screwdriver out of the tool kit.
fFold the rear seat backrests forward.
Rear lid
Convertible top status

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Mobile Roofs Opening side flaps “F”
1. Remove ignition key.
2. Use the screwdriver to remove plastic lid E
from the lining from behind. 3. Insert Allen key B into the drive axle for the left
side flap F.
Turn Allen key counterclockwise (in direction of
arrow) until the side flap F is fully open (percep-
tible stop).
4. Repeat procedure with the right side flap.
Remove the Allen key.
Warning!
The Allen key can rotate or fly out and there-
by cause serious personal injury if the con-
vertible top is actuated.
fAlways remove the Allen key B from the drive
axle of the side flap before operating the con-vertible top.
fWhen you have opened the side flaps, try to
close the convertible top using the rocker
switch.
If the convertible top cannot be closed, contin-
ue with emergency operation.

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Maintenance, Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
fThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
This caution also applies to the entire vehicle.
fO n l y w o r k o n y o u r v e h i c l e o u t d o o r s o r i n a w e l l
ventilated area.
fEnsure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially cau-
tious of such devices such as hot water heat-
ers which ignite a flame intermittently.
fBefore working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
fBe alert and cautious around engine at all
times while the engine is running.
If work has to be performed with the engine
running, always set the parking brake, and
make sure the shift lever is in neutral position
or the selector lever in position P.fIn particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.),
jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted
on the engine-compartment lid.
The engine-compartment blower can start or
continue running as a function of temperature,
even with the engine switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off, the ignition switched off, and exercise
extreme caution.
fYour Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig-
nition system. When the ignition is on, high
voltage is present in all wires connected with
the ignition system; therefore, exercise ex-
treme caution when working on any part of the
engine while the ignition is on or the engine is
running.
fAlways support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car.
fWhen working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Remove the ignition key. fDo not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
fIncomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty
period may affect your Porsche warranty cov-
erage.
fSupplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or
coolant, are hazardous to your health.
Keep these fluids out of children’s reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the appro-
priate regulations.
fSome countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried.
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.
Power measurements Power measurements on dynamometers are not
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Maintenance, Car Care
Engine-compartment blower,
radiator fan The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted on
the engine compartment lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury.
After the engine is switched off, the engine-
compartment temperature is monitored for
approx. 30 minutes.
During this period, and depending on tem-
perature, the engine-compartment blower
may continue to run or start to run.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off, the ignition off, and exercise extreme
caution.
Risk of injury. The radiator fans in the front
end of the car may be operating or
unexpectedly start operating when the
engine is switched on.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the en-gine switched off.

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Refuelling Fuel tank capacity is listed under “Capacities”.
Porsche does not recommend the use of fuel ad-
ditives.
Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to
health.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 291.1.Important: Stop the engine and switch off the
ignition.
2. Slowly unscrew the tank cap.
Hang the tank cap on the plastic strap of the
filler flap.
3. Insert fuel-hose nozzle fully into the filler neck
with the handle of the fuel-hose nozzle facing
down.
4. Do not add further fuel once the correctly op-
erated automatic fuel-hose nozzle has
switched off.
Fuel could spray or could run over in warm
temperatures.
5. Replace the tank cap immediately after
refuelling and turn it until you hear it and feel it
engage.
If you lose the tank cap, you must replace it
only with an original part to reduce the
possibility of a fire in the event of a collision.
Note
The oil level is automatically measured during
refuelling.
fPlease observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 118.
Fuel Recommendations Your Porsche is equipped with catalytic convert-
ers and must use UNLEADED FUEL ONLY.
Your engine is designed to provide optimum per-
formance and fuel economy using unleaded premi-
um fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON
(93
CLC or AKI). Porsche therefore recom-
mends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not
always 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 control” will adapt the ignition tim-
ing, if necessary.
The use of UNLEADED FUEL ONLY is critically
important to the life of the catalytic
converters. Deposits from leaded fuels will
ruin the converters and make it ineffective
as an emission control device.
Cars with catalytic converters have a smaller fuel
tank opening, and gas station pumps have smaller
nozzles. This will prevent accidental pumping of
leaded fuel into cars with catalytic converters.