2010 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA Owners Manual

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

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Index HomeLink................................................... 103
Hoods.................................................... 93, 94
Horn ................................................ 12, 19, 21
Hot exhaust pipes ........................................... 5
IIgnition key................................................... 74
Emergency operation ............................ 76
Ignition lock.................................................. 74
Withdrawing ignition key,
PDK transmission................................ 172
Immobilizer .................................................. 15
Indicator lights.................................... 112, 114
INFO Warning messages ............................. 132
Instrument
Illumination ......................................... 116
Lights .................................................. 80
Panel ................................. 112, 114, 158
Interior lights ................................................ 71
Interior mirror ............................................... 28JJumper cables ............................................ 267KKey codes .................................................... 15
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ......... 49
Keys ...................................................... 15, 16LLATCH System ............................................. 54
Launch Control ........................................... 173
Leather care .............................................. 230License plate light ......................................... 80
Lids ............................................................. 94
Emergency unlocking .......................... 260
Lifting vehicle ............................................. 254
Lifting/sliding roof....................................... 178
Light
Daytime driving ..................................... 80
Flasher ................................... 80, 82, 119
Low beam ...................................... 80, 82
Sensor for instrument illumination. 112, 114
Switch ............................................ 80, 82
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 245
Lights
Care .................................................. 229
Headlight beam adjustment.................... 81
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit. 129
Load switch-off ........................................... 258
Loading information .................................... 246
Locking ........................................................ 19
Conditions ............................................ 21
Locking retractor .......................................... 53
Low beam .................................................... 82
Lowering ...................................................... 56
Luggage carrier .................................. 291, 292
Luggage compartment ............................ 95, 97
Lid ....................................................... 93
Lid warning light.................................... 93
Unlocking lid ......................................... 16
Luggage compartment/
engine compartment lid, warning lights ........... 93
Luggage rack ............................................. 204
MMaintenance ...............................................206
Make-up mirror .............................................40
Maximum permitted engine speeds ................10
Manual transmission............................168
Mirror
Folding in ..............................................28
Heating ........................................29, 110
Inside ...................................................27
Mirrors ...................................................27, 73
Anti-glare ..............................................28
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................39NNavigation ....................................................98
Selection field, on-board computer .......142
Notes on
Car care .............................................224
Maintenance .......................................206
Number plate light.................................80, 277OOctane rating ......................................216, 217
Odometer ...................................................117
Off delay ......................................................81
Oil..............................................................208
Change...............................................210
Checking level.....................................153
Consumption.........................................10
Level checks.......................................208
Level indicator ....................................153
Pressure.............................................124
Recommendation ................................210

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

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Index Replacing battery ................................ 266
Standby funktion ................................... 17
Synchronization .................................... 17
Replacement key .......................................... 15
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 269
Replacing wiper blades............................... 223
Retractable rear spoiler................................. 69
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 245
Dimensions ................................ 287, 288
Rim width ........................................... 245
TPM sensors ...................................... 241
Roller blind ................................................. 200
Rollover Protection System............................ 56
Roof Transport System ............... 204, 291, 292
Running in .................................................... 10
SSafety belts .................................................. 41
Cleaning ............................................. 231
Height adjustment ................................. 43
Tensioner ............................................. 41
Warning light ........................................ 42
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 284
Sealing set ................................................. 252
Seals ......................................................... 229
Care .................................................. 229
Seat
Adaptive sports seat ............................. 31
Adjustment ........................................... 30
Comfort seat ........................................ 31
Heating ................................................ 35
Memory ............................................... 33
Position................................................ 30Sports bucket seat................................ 32
Sports seat .......................................... 31
Standard seat ....................................... 31
Ventilation............................................. 36
Seat memory
Operating with the remote control .......... 34
Operation with person buttons................ 33
Selector lever position......................... 112, 114
Selector lever position indicator,
PDK transmission........................................ 171
Service ...................................................... 133
SET Basic setting on on-board computer ...... 155
Shift indicator ............................................. 119
Shifting gears
Drive-Off Assistant ............................... 169
Manual transmission............................ 168
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ............ 170
Side light, front ........................................... 277
Side marker light .................................. 80, 276
Side vents .................................................. 109
Sliding glass roof ........................................ 200
Sliding roof................................................. 178
Snow chains ............................................... 243
Snow tires .................................................. 242
Socket ....................................................... 257
Spacers ..................................................... 255
Spare key..................................................... 15
Speed code letter ....................................... 244
Speed control ............................................... 87
Automatic ............................................. 86
Indicator light ...................................... 116
Speed limit ......................................... 129, 244
Speedometer ............................................. 118
Spoiler ......................................................... 69Sport Chrono Plus package
CHRONO stopwatch ............................136
Sport mode ..........................................64
Sport mode ..................................................68
PDK transmission ................................172
Switching on/off ....................................64
Switching PASM on/off ..........................69
Sport plus mode ...........................................64
Sport tires ......................................................4
Sports bucket seat........................................32
Sports chassis ............................................298
Sports exhaust system ..................................57
Sports seat ..................................................31
Sport-type running gear ...............................298
Stability management system ........................66
Standard seat ...............................................31
Starter switch ...............................................74
Starting ........................................................75
Starting engine .............................................77
Steam cleaners...........................................224
Steering column
Locking ................................................75
Steering lock ................................................74
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................37
Function keys ........................................39
Heating ................................................38
Lock.....................................................75
Multi functional ......................................39
PDK shift buttons ................................170
Stopping engine ............................................78
Stopwatch ..................................................136
Storage options ............................................91
Storage possibilities......................................91

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

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Index Welcome Home Function............................... 81
Wheel .................................. 10, 235, 287, 288
Alignment ........................................... 241
Balancing ........................................... 241
Bolts .................................................. 248
Care .................................................. 235
Changing............................................ 251
Checking pressure .............................. 250
Inscription .......................................... 244
Loading information............................ 246
Securing bolts .................................... 248
Security wheel bolts ........................ 15, 96
Sidewall ............................................. 244
Size ................................................... 244
Tire pressure .............................. 236, 289
Tire pressure plate.............................. 285
Tire sealant ................................ 251, 252
Wheels
Assembly aids for wheel changes ......... 249
Care .................................................. 229
TPM sensors ...................................... 241
Windows ............................................ 181, 228
Anti-crushing protection ......................... 26
Care .................................................. 228
Opening/Closing ................................... 26
Washer nozzles .................................... 83
Washer system ..................... 83, 220, 290
Windshield
Washer nozzles .................................... 83
Wiper blades, changing ....................... 223
Wiper/washer lever ............................... 83
Windshield wipers ................................. 83, 223
Replacing ........................................... 223Windstop .................................................... 190
Installing ............................................. 190
Removing ........................................... 193
Winter operation
Battery ............................................... 263
Coolant .............................................. 207
Engine oil ........................................... 208
Jumper cables ............................ 267, 268
Locks................................................. 226
Seals ................................................. 229
Snow chains ....................................... 243
Tires .................................. 242, 287, 288
Washer fluid........................................ 220
Wiper blades....................................... 223
Wiper
Blades................................................ 223
Lever ................................................... 83
Rear..................................................... 84
Wiper blades
Care .................................................. 228
Changing ............................................ 223