2009 PORSCHE 911 oil temperature

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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 PDK selector lever in position P or N.fIn particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.), jew-
elry, 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 volt-
age is present in all wires connected with the
ignition system; therefore, exercise extreme
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.
Jacks are not suitable for this kind of work.
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 au-
thorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty pe-
riod may affect your Porsche warranty cover-
age.
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.

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Index
CCabriolet .................................................... 181
Capacities .................................................. 290
Car care .................................................... 224
Car telephone ............................................. 100
Car washes ................................................ 225
Carpet ....................................................... 230
Catalytic converters .................................... 219
Cautions ............................................ 206, 234
Central locking ..................................... 19, 258
Automatic relocking.............................. 19
Emergency operation ............................ 20
Fault indication...................................... 21
Overload protection...................... 21, 258
Central locking button................................... 21
Central vents .............................................. 109
Central warning light................................... 125
Changing bulb ............................................ 277
Changing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ........... 277
Changing wheels ........................................ 249
Check engine
Warning light ...................................... 125
Check engine warning light .......................... 125
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 209
Checking pressure ...................................... 250
Child restraint systems.................................. 50
Anchorages .......................................... 55
Direction of installation .......................... 51
Child seat bracket......................................... 54
Chime .......................................................... 80
CHRONO Stopwatch.................................... 136
Cigarette lighter............................................ 90
Circulating-air button................................... 107
Clock ................................................. 123, 156Clothes hook ................................................ 91
Clutch .................................................. 62, 168
Clutch pedal ................................................. 62
Combination filter........................................ 222
Comfort seat ................................................ 31
Coming home mode ...................................... 81
Communication management ......................... 98
Compact disc
Player .................................................. 99
Storage ................................................ 92
Compartment monitoring ............................... 23
Compressor ................................................. 96
Convertible top ........................................... 181
Care .................................................. 226
Closing............................................... 182
Emergency operation .......................... 183
Opening ............................................. 182
Preconditions for operation .................. 182
Coolant .............................................. 120, 207
Checking ............................................ 207
Level .................................................. 207
Temperature gage .............................. 120
Topping off ......................................... 207
Warning light....................................... 120
Cooling system ................................... 120, 207
Warning light....................................... 120
Cornering light
Indicator light ...................................... 119
Crankcase ventilation.................................. 219
Cruise control ................................. 86, 87, 124
Cupholder .................................................... 88
DData bank ...................................................284
Daytime driving lights....................................80
Changing bulbs ...................................277
On-board computer .............................156
Defrosting windows ...............................29, 107
Diagnostic socket .........................................11
Dimensions.................................................298
Direction indicator light, front .......................277
Door ............................................................18
Handles ................................................18
Locks ...........................................18, 226
Mirror ...................................................28
Mirror heating .......................................29
Mirrors .................................................27
Windows .........................18, 26, 181, 228
Drive-Off Assistant .......................................169
Driving
Hints ......................................................8
Performance .......................................296
Winter ................................................175
Driving off
Drive-Off Assistant ...............................169
Launch Control....................................173
Drop-center rim...........................................245
Dynamometer testing ....................................63EElectrical system.........................................257
Emergency flasher switch ..............................79
Emergency operation
Central locking ......................................20
Convertible top ...................................183
Ignition key ...........................................76

Index
303
Lids ................................................... 260
Lifting/Sliding roof.............................. 179
Tank flap ............................................ 215
Emergency service ..................................... 234
Emergency starting with
jumper cables..................................... 267, 268
Emission control system ............. 125, 218, 219
Engine
Checking the oil level........................... 153
Diagram ............................................. 299
Exhaust .................................................. 5
Number .............................................. 285
Oil consumption ............................ 10, 208
Oil level .............................................. 208
Oil level indicator................................ 153
Oil pressure ........................................ 124
Oil temperature................................... 116
Oils ............................................ 208, 290
Speeds ................................................ 10
Starting ................................................ 77
Stopping .............................................. 78
Engine compartment
Blower ......................................... 78, 120
Blower fan .......................................... 120
Care .................................................. 227
Lid ................................................. 93, 94
Lid warning light.................................... 93
Engine oil
Change .............................................. 210
Consumption ........................................ 10
Performance class .............................. 211
Recommendation ................................ 210
Topping off ......................................... 209
Viscosity ............................................ 211Exhaust
Pipes .....................................................5
System.................................................57
Tailpipes, stainless steel ......................229
External antenna .........................................100
FFabric linings ..............................................230
Filler flap ....................................................215
Filling pressure, tire.....................................289
Fire extinguisher .........................................102
Flat tire ......................................................251
Floor mats ..................................................230
Fluids .........................................................222
Fluids and fuels ...........................................290
FM reception ................................................98
Fog light, rear ...............................................80
Footbrake.....................................................58
Four-wheel drive ............................................63
Fresh air intake ...........................................109
Front lid .................................................93, 94
Fuel ................................................... 122, 215
Containers ......................................5, 217
Economy ............................................214
Evaporation control.............................217
Fuels containing ethanol.......................217
Level gage .........................................122
Level warning light..............................122
Recommendation ........................216, 217
Recommendations ..............................216
Tank ..................................................216
Function keys ...............................................39
Fuses, replacing .........................................259
GGarage
Door ................................................... 78
Door opener ...................................... 103
Lift .................................................... 254
Gear display ...................................... 112, 114
Gear shift indicator ..................................... 119
Glass rear hatch......................................... 200
Glass rear hatch (Targa)
Unlocking ............................................ 16
Glass roof.................................................. 200
Glove compartment ...................................... 92
Gong ....................................... 14, 75, 80, 129
Ground clearance ........................................... 5HHandbrake ................................................... 57
Hardtop ..................................................... 194
Putting on .......................................... 196
Removing .......................................... 194
Head restraints ............................................ 30
Headlights ................................................. 270
Adjusting ................................... 278, 279
Beam adjustment ................................. 81
Cleaning system ........................... 83, 220
Flasher ................................................ 82
Heated rear window..................................... 29
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating ..... 110
Heater ....................................................... 106
High beam
Indicator light ..................................... 119
Lever................................................... 80
High-pressure cleaning units........................ 224
Home mode................................................. 81

Index
305
Temperature....................................... 116
Topping off engine oil .......................... 209
OIL Display and measurement of the
engine oil level ............................................ 153
On-board computer ..................................... 126
Basic settings ............................. 127, 155
Calling on-board computer functions ..... 127
Functions and display possibilities ........ 127
General information ..................... 156, 157
Language versions .............................. 155
Operation, controls ............................. 126
Selecting a radio station ...................... 142
Setting the clock ................................. 156
Switching daytime driving lights on/off.. 156
Switching on navigation ....................... 142
Tire pressure warnings ........................ 149
Warnings and messages...................... 158
On-board literature .......................................... 2
Operating voice control ............................... 126
Operating your Porsche in other Countries .... 214
Orientation light ............................................ 71
Outside temperatur indicator ....................... 123
Oxygen sensor ........................................... 219
PPaint
Care .......................................... 224, 227
Data................................................... 285
ParkAssistant ............................................... 72
Parking
PDK transmission................................ 175
Parking aids ........................................... 72, 73
Parking brake ............................................... 57
Warning light ........................................ 58Parking light ...........................................80, 82
Particle filter ...............................................222
Passenger compartment monitoring ...............23
PDK transmission........................................170
Drive-Off Assistant ...............................169
Driving in winter ..................................175
Faults .................................................171
Kickdown............................................173
Launch Control....................................173
Manual selection mode ........................174
Reduced driving program.....................176
Selector lever emergency release ........280
Selector lever positions .......................172
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .....173
Sport mode ........................................172
Transmission fluid ...............................222
Warning messages ..............................176
Pen holder ....................................................92
Plastic parts ...............................................229
Care...................................................229
Platform lift.................................................254
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) .........................................................69
Sport mode ..........................................69
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......4
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)...98
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ....................170
Drive-Off Assistant ...............................169
Driving in winter ..................................175
Faults .................................................171
Kickdown............................................174
Launch Control....................................170
Manual selection mode ........................174
Reduced driving program.....................176Selector lever emergency release ....... 280
Selector lever position ................ 170, 172
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .... 173
Sport mode ....................................... 172
Transmission fluid.............................. 222
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ............. 66
Information light ................................... 68
Porsche traction management (PTM) ............. 63
Power steering fluid level .................... 221, 290
Power windows .................................... 18, 181
Practical tips.............................................. 234
Putting vehicle into operation ...................... 263RRadiator fan ......................................... 78, 208
Radio reception............................................ 98
Rain sensor ........................................... 83, 85
Range on remaining fuel..................... 127, 157
Reading light................................................ 71
Rear hatch ................................................. 200
Rear lid ................................................. 93, 94
Rear seat backrests..................................... 37
Rear spoiler ................................................. 69
Automatic mode ................................... 70
Manual control ..................................... 70
Rear view mirrors ................................... 27, 28
Rear window defogger.......................... 29, 110
Rear window heating.................................. 110
Rear window wiper ....................................... 84
Recirculating-air button ............................... 107
Refuelling .................................................. 216
Relays ....................................................... 257
Remote control ............................................ 16
Readiness ............................................ 17

Index
307
Storing your Porsche .................................. 231
Sun visors .................................................... 40
Suspension management .............................. 69TTachometer................................................ 119
Tail light ..................................................... 277
Tank .......................................... 215, 216, 290
Ventilation system ............................... 217
Targa......................................................... 200
Technical data ............................................ 286
TEL Telephone information .......................... 133
Telephone .................................................. 100
Temperature setting ........................... 106, 107
Temperature, outside indicator .................... 123
Test stand, measurements ............................ 68
Theft protection ............................................ 14
Tire
Care .................................................. 239
Damage ............................................. 239
Designations....................................... 243
Pressure plate .................................... 237
Replacements ..................................... 240
Traction ............................................. 238
Wear .................................................. 238
Tire filling compressor.................................. 96
Tire pressure
Compressor ......................................... 96
Tire pressure monitoring
Warning light ...................................... 151
Wheels ............................................... 241
Tire pressure monitoring (TPM) .................... 143
Tires .................................... 10, 235, 287, 288
Care .................................................. 235Checking pressure..............................250
Dimensions.................................287, 288
Inscription...........................................244
Loading information.............................246
New tires..............................................10
Pressure ....................................236, 289
Pressure monitoring............................143
Pressure plate ....................................285
Removing and storing ..........................241
Sealant.................................96, 251, 252
Sidewall..............................................244
Size ...................................................244
Snow tires ..........................................242
Sport .....................................................4
Tool kit.........................................................96
Tools .....................................................95, 96
Towing ...............................................280, 282
Towing hook ...............................................280
Towing lug....................................................96
TPM Tire pressure monitoring ......................143
Track .................................................287, 288
Traction management...................................63
Transmission
Drive-Off Assistant ...............................168
Fluid ...........................................222, 290
Manual transmission............................168
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ....168, 170
Trip Odometer ............................................117
Trunk entrapment .........................................97
Turn signal
Indicator light ......................................119
Turn signals..........................................82, 119
UUndercoating ..................................... 218, 228VValves ....................................................... 240
Vanity mirror ................................................ 40
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 224
Dimensions ........................................ 298
Engine number ................................... 285
Identification ...................................... 284
Identification label............................... 284
Identification number .......................... 284
Lifting ................................................ 254
Load capacity .................................... 247
Performance ...................................... 296
Putting into operation ......................... 263
Safety compliance sticker ................... 284
Washing ............................................ 225
Vehicle identification number ....................... 284
Ventilation.................................................. 106
Vents ................................................ 106, 109
Viscosity, engine oil .................................... 211
Voice control, button.................................. 126
Voice control, PCM ..................................... 126WWarning lights and messages ...................... 158
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 220, 290
Fluid warning light............................... 220
Lever................................................... 83
Washing .................................................... 225