2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CD changer

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Controls, Instruments
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other
equipment when driving.
Operating these devices while driving could
distract you from traffic and cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
fOperate these components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only while the vehicle is stationary.
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you
can use the function keys of the multi-functional
steering wheel to operate the following Porsche
communication systems:
–PCM
– Telephone
– CD changer
Readiness for operation of multi-
functional steering wheelThe multi-functional steering wheel is ready for
operation when the ignition and PCM are switched
on.
Operating the function keysfPlease read the separate PCM operating
instructions before operating the function
keys.
The rotary knobs at the top left and right of the
steering wheel can also be pressed.
Turn volume control
Upwards – increase volume.
Downwards – decrease volume.
Press volume control
To switch volume/mute on and off.
Turn rotary knob
To select/mark function in the PCM within
a menu. To do this, turn the rotary knob
upward or downward.
Press rotary knob
To activate selected function.
Press screen button
To call the stored PCM function.
The button can be assigned the desired
function in the PCM.
Press Back button
To move back in the PCM menu.
Press Handset Pickup button
To accept a telphone call.
Press Gandset Hangup button
To end or refuse a telephone call.

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Controls, Instruments
Automatic Headlight Beam
Adjustment Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights feature
automatic headlight beam adjustment.
When the ignition is switched on, the level of the
headlight beam automatically changes in accord-
ance with the vehicle load.
The level of the headlight beam is automatically
kept constant during acceleration and braking. Checking operation 1. Switch the low beam on.
2. Insert ignition key and switch ignition on.
The light beam first dips all the way down and
is then adapted to the vehicle load.
If this test item is not met, the headlight beam
adjustment system must be checked by an author-
ized Porsche dealer.
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever Turn signals, low beam and high beam are ready
for operation when the ignition is on.
1 – Turn signal left
2 – Turn signal right
Push the lever to the upper or lower pressure
point – turn signals flash three times
3 – High beam
4 – Headlight flasher
Lever in center position – Low beam
When high beam and headlight flasher are select-
ed, the blue indicator light in the tachometer is lit. The turn signal lever turns off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened out after com-
pleting a turn.
Lane changer fTo indicate your intention when changing lanes
on the freeway, slightly lift or depress the lever
to the resistance point.
The lever will return to the OFF position when
released.
fIf the frequency of the display becomes notice-
able faster, check the operation of the turn sig-
nal bulbs. Headlight flasher (With ignition on or off)
fTo flash the headlights to oncomming motor-
ists, slightly pull the lever toward the steering
wheel and then release it.
The blue indicator light in the tachometer will
go on/off as you pull/release the lever. Parking lightThe parking light can only be switched on when
the ignition is switched off.
fMove the lever up or down to switch on the
right or left parking light.

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Controls, Instruments
Luggage Compartment
(911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S)Access covers(on vehicles with DVD navigation or CD changer)
Opening
fGrasp access cover A or B at the handle and
open.
The drive for DVD navigation and the CD changer
can be found behind the access cover B.
Caution!
Risk of damage.
fDo not store any heavy, damp or heat-sensitive objects behind the access covers.
Tool boxOpening
fUnlock turn-locks C.
fOpen tool box and place it on the floor of the
luggage compartment.
E- Adapter for security wheel bolts
F- Tire filling compressor
G-Towing hook
H-Tool kit
I-Tire sealantClosing
fInsert tool box into the guide pegs in the
luggage compartment floor.
fClose tool box and lock the turn-locks C.

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