2009 PORSCHE 911 Ashtray

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSport tires..................................................... 4
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ...... 4
Setting and operating vehicle components
when driving .................................................. 5
Ground Clearance .......................................... 5
Before driving off... ....................................... 8
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers ...................... 10Operation, Safety .............................. 13Keys ........................................................... 15
Security Wheel Bolts.................................... 15
Doors ......................................................... 18
Central Locking ........................................... 19
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 23
Power Windows ........................................... 25
Mirrors ........................................................ 27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............ 30
Seat Memory ............................................... 33
Heated Seats .............................................. 35
Seat Ventilation ............................................ 36
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 37
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 37
Steering Wheel Heating ................................ 38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 39
Sun Visors................................................... 40
Safety Belts................................................. 41
Airbag Systems ........................................... 44
Child Restraint Systems................................ 50LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 54
Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 55
Rollover Protection System ........................... 56
Sports Exhaust System................................ 57
Parking Brake .............................................. 57
Brakes ........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System).... 61
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ............. 63
Sport Mode ................................................. 64
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ............. 66
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ........................................................ 69
Retractable Rear Spoiler ............................... 69
Interior Lights .............................................. 71
Parking Aids ................................................ 72
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock................................. 74
Starting Procedures ..................................... 77
Stopping Engine........................................... 78
Emergency Flasher Switch ............................ 79
Light Switch................................................. 80
Welcome Home Lighting............................... 81
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment........... 81
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever ......................... 82
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 83
Automatic Speed Control .............................. 86
Cupholder ................................................... 88
Ashtray ....................................................... 89
Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 90Storage in the Passenger Compartment ....... 91
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 93
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without
Porsche Traction Management PTM) ............. 95
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with
Porsche Traction Management PTM) ............. 96
Trunk Entrapment ........................................ 97
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) . 98
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ....... 100
iPod, USB and AUX.................................... 101
Fire Extinguisher ....................................... 102
HomeLink ................................................. 103
Automatic Air Conditioning System,
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating........................ 105Automatic Air Conditioning System ............. 106
Central and Side Vents............................... 109
Fresh-air Intake ......................................... 109
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating ... 110Instruments, On-Board Computer,
Warnings ....................................... 111Instrument Panel USA Models..................... 112
Instrument Panel Canada Models ................ 114
Engine Oil Temperature .............................. 116
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ...... 116
Instrument Illumination............................... 116
Trip Odometer........................................... 117

Operation, Safety
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Keys ........................................................... 15
Security Wheel Bolts.................................... 15
Doors ......................................................... 18
Central Locking ........................................... 19
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 23
Power Windows ........................................... 25
Mirrors ........................................................ 27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............ 30
Seat Memory ............................................... 33
Heated Seats .............................................. 35
Seat Ventilation ............................................ 36
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 37
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 37
Steering Wheel Heating ................................ 38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 39
Sun Visors................................................... 40
Safety Belts................................................. 41
Airbag Systems ........................................... 44
Child Restraint Systems................................ 50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 54
Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 55
Rollover Protection System ........................... 56
Sports Exhaust System................................ 57
Parking Brake .............................................. 57
Brakes ........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) ... 61
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)............. 63
Sport Mode ................................................. 64Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 66
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ........................................................ 69
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 69
Interior Lights .............................................. 71
Parking Aids ................................................ 72
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock ................................ 74
Starting Procedures ..................................... 77
Stopping Engine .......................................... 78
Emergency Flasher Switch ............................ 79
Light Switch ................................................ 80
Welcome Home Lighting............................... 81
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment .......... 81
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever ......................... 82
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 83
Automatic Speed Control.............................. 86
Cupholder ................................................... 88
Ashtray ....................................................... 89
Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 90
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........ 91
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid .............................. 93
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without
Porsche Traction Management PTM).............. 95
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with
Porsche Traction Management PTM).............. 96
Trunk Entrapment ........................................ 97
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).. 98
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ........ 100
iPod, USB and AUX .................................... 101Fire Extinguisher ........................................ 102
HomeLink .................................................. 103

Operation, Safety
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Pulling cupholder outfPull out holder (arrow).
fInsert container.
fCarefully slide holder inwards to adjust it to the
container size.
Closing cupholder fPush cupholder drawer in.
fOpen panel in the middle.
fClose and engage the cupholder.
fClose panel in the middle.
Ashtray Opening fOpen ashtray lid.

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Operation, Safety
Emptying fOpen ashtray and carefully pull out ash insert.
fLeave ashtray lid open.
Push in ash insert.
Warning!
Danger of fire.
fNever use ashtray for waste paper disposal, as it could pose a fire hazard.
Cigarette Lighter
Warning!
Danger of fire and burning.
The cigarette lighter is ready for use, regard-
less of the ignition lock position.
fNever leave unsupervised children in the car.
fNever touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter.
fHold the lighter by the knob only.
Heating lighter fOpen ashtray lid.
fPush in knob of the cigarette lighter.
When ready for use, the lighter will snap back.
Note on operation
The lighter receptacle is not to be used for
electrical accessories (except for the tire filling
compressor).
Maximum power consumption: 150 W
fPlease see the chapter “SOCKETS” on
Page 257.

Index
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AABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 61
Warning light ........................................ 62
Adaptive sports seat..................................... 31
Adjusting Headlights.................................... 278
Advanced Airbag........................................... 45
Air conditioning compressor ................ 106, 108
Air conditioning system ............................... 106
Air distribution .................................... 106, 108
Air filter ...................................................... 222
Air intake.................................................... 109
Airbag
Advanced ............................................. 45
Cleaning covers .................................. 230
Deactivation device............................... 49
Function ............................................... 45
Maintenance ......................................... 48
Warning light .................................. 48, 56
Airbag Systems ............................................ 44
Alarm system ....................................... 23, 100
Deactivating passenger compartment
monitoring ............................................ 24
Fault indication...................................... 24
Function indication................................ 23
Not active .......................................... 258
Alcantara, cleaning ..................................... 231
Antenna ............................................. 100, 225
Antifreeze .................................................. 207
Antifreeze in coolant................................... 207
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 61
Warning light ........................................ 62
Ashtray ........................................................ 89
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 249
Audio operation ...................................... 98, 99Auto-button, air conditioning.........................106
Automatic
Air conditioning system........................106
Anti-glare mirrors ..................................28
Car washes ........................................225
Door locking ...................................18, 22
Garage door .........................................78
Headlight adjustment.............................81
Speed control .........................86, 87, 116
Transmission ......................................170
Automatic locking retractor............................53
Automatic speed control..............................116
Indicator light ......................................116
Average consumption ..........................127, 157
Average speed ...................................127, 157BBackrest
Adjustment ...........................................30
Release ................................................30
Battery .......................................................261
Care...................................................262
Charge state.......................................261
Charging ............................................262
Putting vehicle into operation ...............263
Remote control ...................................266
Removing ...........................................264
Replacing ...........................................263
Warning light.......................................124
Winter operation..................................263
Before driving off ........................................ 8, 9
Belts ............................................................41
Cleaning .............................................231
Height adjustment .................................43Tensioner ............................................ 41
Warning light ........................................ 42
Blower adjustment...................................... 109
Blower speed adjustment............................ 107
Brake
Break in ............................................... 10
Pads ................................................... 60
Pedal................................................... 59
Wear ................................................... 60
Brake fluid
Changing ........................................... 213
Checking level .................................... 212
Level ................................................. 212
Warning light ...................................... 213
Brake light ................................................. 277
Brake light, additional ................................. 277
Brakes ...................................................... 212
Brake circuit division warning light ....... 213
Brake warning light............................. 125
Fluid .......................................... 212, 290
Fluid warning light............................... 213
Function .............................................. 58
New brake pads or linings ..................... 60
Pads ................................................... 10
Parking brake....................................... 57
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB) .................................................. 4
Roller brake tester................................ 63
Test stand ........................................... 68
Break in brakes ............................................ 10
Break in hints ............................................... 10
Bulbs, replacing ......................................... 269