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Controls, Instruments With the engine warmed up and running at a speed
of 5000 rpm, the engine oil pressure should be
approx. 3.5 bar.If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
is displayed on the on-board computer when
the engine is running on or when driving:
fStop immediately in a suitable place.
fSwitch off the engine.
fCheck oil level.
Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 118.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on Page 201.
fAdd engine oil if necessary.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
fDo not continue driving if there is an obvious oil
leak.
fDo not continue driving if the warning lights
come on even though oil level is correct.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
message will be displayed by the on-board compu-
ter.
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
computer while the engine is running or while
driving:
fStop the car in a safe place and stop the
engine.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system.
– Broken drive belt.
Warning!
Risk of an accident and risk of engine dam-
age.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is re-
quired to steer) and coolant pump function
will stop.
fDo not continue driving.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest author-ized Porsche dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure
Battery

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– If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level
has reached the minimum mark.
fAdd engine oil immediately.
– If the segment flashes, the oil level has
dropped to below the minimum mark.
fAdd engine oil immediately.
The difference between the minimum and maxi-
mum marks on the segment display is approx.
1.2 liters.
Each segment of the display corresponds to ap-
prox. 0.4 liter.
fAdd engine oil if necessary.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL LE-
VEL” on Page 201.
Before adding oil, switch ignition off.
fNever add more engine oil than required
to reach the maximum mark.Oil level measurement during refuelling
The oil level is automatically measured during re-
fuelling.
Preconditions
1. Ignition is switched off.
2. If the engine is at operating temperature, at
least 5 minutes must elapse between parking
the vehicle and starting the engine.
3. Refuelling completed within 15 minutes.
When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil lev-
el is shown on the segment display.
Measurement will be stopped if the above require-
ments are not met.
fStart oil level measurement in the “OIL“ menu
or
fStart oil level measurement by switching on
the ignition.
Failure
A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a
warning message in the on-board computer.The oil level measurement can also be
initiated in the “OIL” menu:
Switching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Initiating measurement
fSelect “OIL” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
Measurement is started.

Maintenance, Car Care
197 Maintenance, Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle .................... 198
Coolant Level ............................................ 199
Engine Oil ................................................. 201
Engine Oil Level ........................................ 201
Engine Oil Recommendation ....................... 203
Brake Fluid Level ....................................... 205
Fuel Economy ........................................... 207
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries .. 207
Fuel Recommendations.............................. 209
Portable Fuel Containers ............................ 210
Emission Control System ........................... 211
How Emission Control Works ..................... 212
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................ 213
Washer Fluid ............................................. 213
Power Steering ......................................... 214
Air Filter ................................................... 215
Combination Filter ..................................... 215
Manual Transmission Oil ............................ 215
Automatic Transmission Fluid ..................... 215
Wiper Blades ............................................ 216
Car Care Instructions................................. 218

Maintenance, Car Care
201
Engine Oil Engine oil consumption
It is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality
and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine
is operated, the climate, road conditions as well
as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the
lubricant.
If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and
consumes a normal amount of oil, the engine oil
measurement may not show any drop in the oil
level at all, even after 600 miles (1,000 km) or
more. This is because the oil is gradually becom-
ing diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear
that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the
vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an express-
way, making it then appear that oil is excessively
consumed after driving at high speeds.
If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are
dusty, humid, or hot, the frequency of the oil
change intervals should be greater. If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed,
climatic conditions are warm, and the load is high,
the oil should be checked more frequently, as
driving conditions will determine the rate of oil
consumption.
– The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to
lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
Therefore, the engine oil should be checked
regularly and kept at the required level.
– Make it a habit to have the engine oil level
checked at every fuel filling.
– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level
indicator.
The oil pressure warning light indicates serious
engine damage may be occuring when lit, if en-
gine rpm is above idle speed.
Engine Oil Level fPlease observe the chapter “EXERCISE EXTRE-
ME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VE-
HICLE” on Page 198.
fRegularly check the oil level using the on-board
computer after the vehicle is refuelled.
Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 118.
The difference between the minimum and maxi-
mum marks on the segment display is approx.
1.2 liters.
Each segment of the display corresponds to ap-
prox. 0.4 liter.
f f f

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

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

306
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