2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA air filter

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
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Air Filter A dirty air filter not only reduces engine perform-
ance, but can lead to premature engine wear.
Regular filter replacement is part of the routine
maintenance service.
fIn dusty conditions, check the filter element
more frequently and replace if necessary.Combination Filter The fresh air passing through the combination fil-
ter into the passenger compartment is virtually
free of dust, pollen, and unpleasant odors.
fIf the outside air is polluted by exhaust fumes,
press the circulating-air button.
A dirty filter can be the cause of reduced air flow:
fHave filter replaced by your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Regular filter replacement is part of the routine
maintenance service.
Manual Transmission Oil The transmission oil has to be checked and
changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance
Schedule.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 291.
We recommend that you have the transmission oil
changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the re-
quired lubricants and the necessary filling equip-
ment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission, have
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out imme-
diately.
Automatic Transmission Fluid The torque converter and the transmission are lu-
bricated with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
The final drive requires transmission oil. See “Ca-
pacities”.
Do not tow the car or run the engine without ATF
in the transmission. The automatic transmission
may be damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt, only
a clean funnel or spout must be used when adding
AT F.
The ATF and transmission oil has to be checked
and changed at the intervals listed in your Mainte-
nance Schedule.
We recommend that you have the ATF and trans-
mission oil changed at your Porsche dealer, who
has the required lubricants and the necessary fill-
ing equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission, have
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out imme-
diately.

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Maintenance, Car Care
Alcantara fDo not use a leather care product to clean
Alcantara.
For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover
with a soft brush.
Heavy abrasion or rubbing when cleaning causes
a lasting change in the surface.
Cleaning when lightly soiled
fWet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap
solution and wipe off the dirt.
Cleaning when heavily soiled
fWet a soft cloth with lukewarm water or
thinned white spirit and dab the dirt from the
outside in. Safety belts If it becomes necessary to clean the belts, you
can use any mild washing agent.
Allow the belts to dry prior to retracting, but avoid
direct sunlight.
fOnly use suitable cleaners.
If unsuitable cleaners are used or any attempt
is made to dye or bleach the belts, the web-
bing may be weakened and thus constitute a
safety risk.
Storing your Porsche If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
fClean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-
side.
Clean the engine compartment.
The under carriage and chassis components
should be free of dirt and salt deposits.
fFill up the fuel tank.
fChange the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
fIncrease the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar).
It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to
the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle should be moved slightly, approxi-
mately every four weeks, to prevent flat spot
on the tires. Climate control
The air conditioning system should be in good
working condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
fCheck and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary.
Electrical system
fRemove the battery from the vehicle and store
it in a cool dry place, not on a cement floor.
When the battery is disconnected, the
alarm system is deactivated.
fRecharge the battery every 3 months. If the
battery remains in the vehicle with the cables
connected, it is necessary to check, remove
and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge the battery.
fPlease observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 258.
Vehicle interior
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-
Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-
rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-
mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs.
(500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
Windows, doors and lids must be closed. The air
vents should be opened.

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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