2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA fuel 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

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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.

Technical Data
291
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
307
PPaint
Care .................................................. 218
Data................................................... 285
ParkAssistant ............................................... 58
Parking ...................................................... 170
Parking aids ...........................................58
, 60
Parking brake ............................................... 65
Warning light ........................................ 66
Parking light .......................................131, 132
Particle filter............................................... 215
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 26
Plastic parts ............................................... 224
Platform lift ................................................ 244
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 75
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ....... 8
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 158
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 72
Information light .................................... 74
Power measurement ..................................... 61
Power measurements ................................. 198
Power steering fluid level.....................214, 291
Power windows.............................. 21
, 28, 176
Practical tips .............................................. 228
RRadiator fan .........................................83
, 200
Radio reception .......................................... 159
Rain sensor ................................................ 133
Range on remaining fuel ........................99, 121
Reading light ........................................76, 278
Rear fog light ............................................. 131Rear lid ......................................................148
Rear seat backrests ......................................39
Rear spoiler ..................................................63
Rear view mirrors................................... 30
, 32
Rear window defogger...................................33
Rear window wiper ......................................134
Recycling .......................................................7
Reduced driving program, Tiptronic ..............170
Relays ........................................................254
Release button............................................165
Remote control .............................................20
Replacement key ..........................................19
Replacing bulbs ..........................................266
Replacing wiper blades................................216
Rims
Diameter ............................................241
Rim width ...........................................241
Rollover Protection System ............................57
Roof Transport System ............... 195
, 292
, 293
Running in ....................................................16
SSafety belts ......................................... 42
, 226
Height adjustment .................................44
Tensioner .............................................42
Warning light.........................................43
Safety compliance sticker............................284
Sealing set .................................................246
Seals .........................................................224
Seat
Adjustment ...........................................34
Heating ................................................38
Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................165Selector lever position indicator ............ 93
, 166
Shifting gear .............................................. 164
Side marker light................................ 131, 275
Side vents ................................................. 141
Sliding roof ................................................ 172
Snow chains .............................................. 239
Snow tires ................................................. 238
Socket ...................................................... 254
Spacers ............................................ 249, 252
Spare key .............................................. 19, 20
Speed code letter ...................................... 240
Speed control .............................. 88
, 136
, 137
Speed limit ........................................ 100, 240
Speedometer ............................................... 90
Spoiler ........................................................ 63
Sport Chrono Package
CHRONO stopwatch............................ 104
Sport mode ......................................... 71
Sport mode ........................................... 71, 75
Sports seat ................................................. 34
Sport-type running gear .............................. 298
Stability management system ........................ 72
Starting ....................................................... 81
Starting engine ............................................ 82
Steering lock ............................................... 80
Steering wheel
Adjustment .......................................... 39
Function keys ....................................... 40
Lock.................................................... 81
Rocker switches ................................. 165
Stopping engine ........................................... 83
Stopwatch ................................................. 104
Storage options ......................................... 146
Storing your Porsche.................................. 226
Sun visors ................................................... 41