2010 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA brake light

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Technical Data
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.
EngineOil change quantity with oil filter approx. 7.9 quarts / 7.5 liters
Please see the chapter “ENGINE OIL” on Page 208.
Coolantapprox. 7.63 - 8.32 U.S. gallons / 28.9 - 31.5 liters
Manual transmission
and differential
approx. 3.17 quarts / 3.0 liters transmission oil Mobilube PTX Formula A (SAE 75W-90) GL 4.5
Porsche Doppelkupplung
Wheel setapprox. 3.12 quarts / 2.95 liters ATF transmission oil Mobilube PTX Formula A (SAE 75W-90) GL 4.5
Porsche Doppelkupplung
Clutch/hydraulic fluidapprox. 5.49 quarts / 5.2 liters Pentosin Gear Oil FFL 3
Fuel tank 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S: approx. 16.9 U.S. gallons / 64 liters
911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S: approx. 17.7 U.S. gallons / 67 liters
Fuel qualityYour 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 always 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 control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Power steeringapprox. 1.35 quarts / 1.27 liters hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S
® or Pentosin CHF 202
®
Brake fluid0.48 quarts / 0.45 liters; use only Original Porsche brake fluid
Windshield washerapprox. 6.3 quarts / 6 liters with headlight washer

Index
301
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

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