2010 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA display

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Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings The tire selection has only been successfully
completed when the message “Process
complete” is displayed by the on-board computer.
fSelect arrow (Back) and push the operating
lever forward. The display returns to the tire
pressure menu.
The on-board computer additionally displays
the message “System learning”.Note
The message “Process aborted” appears if the
setting process is interrupted. All entries made up
to this point are lost, and the original settings
remain in effect.
Only if the message “Process complete” appears
after the settings have been made will the Tire
Pressure Monitoring re-learn the wheels.
fPlease see the chapter “SYSTEM LEARNING”
on Page 150.
Before fitting tires with sizes which are not stored
in the on-board computer, the missing information
should be supplemented in the on-board
computer.
fPlease consult your authorized Porsche
dealer.
fUse only tires approved by Porsche.
The available items in the tire pressure menu
depend on the tires on your vehicle. For this
reason it is possible that some of the items shown
here are not available on your on-board
computer’s display.
fMake sure that tire pressures correspond to
the on-board computer settings. Correct the
tire pressure if necessary.
fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
COLD TIRES (68 °F / 20 °C)” on Page 289.Load
fPush operating lever forward in order to switch
on the selection field.
fSelect “TPM” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
The display changes to the tire pressure menu.
fSelect “Load” with the operating lever.

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Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings Stage 2 – Flat tire
At speeds below 100 mph (160 km/h):
The pressure in the tire has dropped by more
than 7 psi (0.5 bar). This significant pressure
loss is a danger to road safety.
At speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h):
The pressure in the tire has dropped by more
than 5 psi (0.4 bar). This significant pressure
loss is a danger to road safety.
fWhen the tire pressure warning appears, stop
immediately at a suitable location. Check the
indicated tire for signs of damage. If neces-
sary, fill in tire sealant and set the correct tire
pressure.This tire pressure warning also appears when
driving and can be acknowledged.
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument
panel goes out only when the tire pressure has
been corrected.
System learningThe Tire Pressure Monitoring begins to “learn” the
wheels after a wheel change, wheel transmitter
replacement or update of the tire settings. During
this process, the Tire Pressure Monitoring recog-
nizes the tires and their locations.
The on-board computer displayes the message
“TPM is learning, monitoring not act.”.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring requires a certain
amount of time to learn the wheels. During this
time, the current tire pressures are not available
on the on-board-computer:
– The tire pressure warning light remains lit until
all wheels have been learned.
– The display of the tire pressure function of the
on-board computer shows lines.
– The required pressures for cold tires at 68 °F
(20 °C) are indicated in the Info pressure
display in the tire pressure menu.
Position and pressure information is displayed as
soon as the Tire Pressure Monitoring has as-
signed the wheels identified as belonging to the
vehicle to the correct wheel positions.
The wheel learning process takes place
exclusively when the vehicle is being driven
(vehicle speed above 25 km/h (16 mph)).
fCheck the tire pressure for all wheels on the
“Info pressure” display.
fCorrect the tire pressure to the required
pressure if necessary.

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Changing a wheel and replacing tiresfNew wheels must be fitted with radio transmit-
ters for the Tire Pressure Monitoring.
Before tires are changed, the battery charge
state of the wheel transmitters should be
checked at an authorized Porsche dealer.
fSwitch the ignition off when changing a wheel.
The tire settings on the on-board computer must
be updated after changing a wheel.
If the tire settings are not updated, the message
“Wheel change? Input new TPM settings!” is
displayed on the on-board computer.
fUpdate the on-board computer settings when
the vehicle is stationary the next time.
Warning!
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring (TPM) malfunction indicator
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPM malfunction indicator is combined with a
low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the tellta-
le will flash for approx. one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will conti-
nue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPM malfuntions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPM from functioning properly.
Always check the TPM malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPM to continue to
function properly.The warning light in the speedometer lights up:
– When a loss in pressure has been detected.
– When learning newly mounted wheels/wheel
sensors, as long as the vehicle’s own wheels
have not yet been recognized.
In the event of a defect in Tire Pressure Monitoring
or a temporary fault, the warning light in the
speedometer flashes for approx. one minute and
then remains continuously illuminated.
The tire pressure warning light in the instrument
panel goes out only when the cause of the fault
has been rectified.
Partial monitoringMonitoring of the other wheels is continued if there
is a fault in one or two wheel transmitters.
– The tire pressure warning light lights up.
– The message “TPM partial monitoring” is
displayed on the on-board computer.
– No tire pressures are displayed on the on-
board computer for wheels with faulty wheel
transmitters.
Warning light

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OIL
Display and measurement of the engine
oil level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
fRegularly check the oil level each time before
refueling.
fDo not allow the oil level to fall below the minimum mark.
Conditions for measuring the oil level
1. Vehicle stationary.
2. It is important to ensure that the vehicle is
horizontal for correct oil level measurement
to occur.
3. Engine must be at operating temperature
(at least 140 °F/60 °C).
4. Engine must be idling.Initiating oil level measurement
1. Push operating lever forward in order to switch
on the selection field.
2. Select “OIL” with the operating lever.
3. Push operating lever forward. Measurement is
started. 4. Allow waiting time to elapse.
5. Once the measurement has been completed,
you can read off the engine oil level on the
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Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings 6. If the segments are filled in up to the top line,
the oil level has reached the maximum mark.
Under no circumstances add engine oil.7. If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level
has reached the minimum mark.
Add engine oil immediately.
8. If the bottom segment flashes, the oil level has
dropped to below the minimum mark.
Add engine oil immediately.
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1.3 quarts (1.25 litres).
One segment of the display corresponds to a
top-up quantity of approx. 0.42 quarts (0.4 litre).
fAdd engine oil if necessary.
Switch off ignition before adding engine oil.fPlease see the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 208.
fNever add more engine oil than required
to reach the maximum mark.
Failure
A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a
warning message on the on-board computer.
“Check engine oil level” display
The on-board computer display “Check engine oil
level” is an additional measurement that takes
place in the background while driving.
The display depends on the distance travelled.
This display appears if the oil level has reached the
minimum mark or if the oil level is well above the
maximum mark.
This message must be acknowledged by
measuring the engine oil level manually using the
on-board computer.
fPlease see the chapter “INITIATING OIL LEVEL
MEASUREMENT” on Page 153.
If oil level measurement was initiated manually on
the on-board computer and no oil was added, the
message “Check engine oil level” is displayed
again when the vehicle is driven.

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Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings Display
(Select central line of the on-board
computer)
– Change display
Audio information (set radio station)
Range on remaining fuel
Empty
–Te l e p h o n e I n f o
When Telephone information is active, incom-
ing telephone calls are displayed on the on-
board computer.
Navigation
– Integrated in the BC
(Navigation instructions can be recalled on the
on-board computer display)
– When turning off
(Navigation instructions are only shown before
changing direction)
Basic setting
– Restore the basic setting of the on-board com-
puter
Language
– Select language version12/24h mode
Select time mode:
– 12h (small squares on the right side of the time
display for AM/PM),
–24h
Light
USA only:
Switch daytime driving lights on and off.
Daytime driving lights
(daytime driving lights switched off)
Daytime driving lights
(daytime driving lights switched on)

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General information regarding the
on-board computer functionsRange on remaining fuel
The range on remaining fuel is continuously recal-
culated during the journey based on the fuel level,
current consumption and average consumption.
The more the fuel level falls, the more spontan-
eously the display reacts. For this reason, the
range on remaining fuel is not displayed if less
than 9 miles (15 kilometers).
If the vehicle's inclination changes while driving or
refueling, incorrect range information may tempo-
rarily be given.
Note
If the tank is nearly empty and you top up with only
a small quantity of fuel, an accurate range on re-
maining fuel is impossible.Average consumption and average speed
The values displayed are based on the distance
travelled since the last reset to “zero”.
You can set the starting time for a measurement
before or during the trip.
Switching the ignition off does not reset the meas-
urements. It is therefore possible to collect values
over long periods.
Disconnecting the car battery will cause these
memories to be erased.
Tire pressure
The Tire pressure function of the on-board
computer displays the tire pressures dependent
on temperature in the four wheels. You can watch
the tire pressure rise and fall while driving.
The display is only for information.
fTo correct the tire pressures, always use the
displayed values from the “Info pressure”
display in the tire pressure menu.

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Warnings
Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board computerIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met. Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly –
in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.
Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure
Seat belt Driver and passengers must fasten their seat
belts.
Handbrake Handbrake is still on.
Ignition key
not removed
Replace battery
in ignition keyReplace the remote-control battery.
Ignition lock faulty,
please go to workshopHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty,
visit workshop nowHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Relieve steering Relieve the steering l o c k b y m o v i n g t h e s t e e r i n g
wheel to the left or right.
Steering locked The steering wheel lock remains engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Lights on Low beam/side marker lamps on
Parking light on Left/right parking light on