2010 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA clutch

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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

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Speedometer ............................................ 118
Changing over between Miles / Kilometers .. 118
Tachometer ............................................... 119
Turn Signal Indicator Light .......................... 119
High Beam Indicator Light........................... 119
Gear Shift Indicator “A”
(in vehicles with manual transmission).......... 119
Cooling System ......................................... 120
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 121
Fuel .......................................................... 122
Clock ........................................................ 123
Outside Temperature .................................. 123
Engine Oil Pressure .................................... 124
Check Engine (Emission Control) ................. 125
On-Board Computer (BC) ............................ 126
Warnings on the instrument panel
and the on-board computer......................... 158Shifting Gears................................. 167Manual Transmission, Clutch ....................... 168
Drive-Off Assistant ..................................... 169
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 170Mobile Roofs .................................. 177 Lifting/Sliding Roof .................................... 178
Convertible Top ......................................... 181
Emergency operation of the convertible top . 183
Windstop................................................... 190
Hardtop .................................................... 194
Targa ........................................................ 200
Roof Transport System............................... 204
Maintenance, Car Care ................... 205Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle .......................................... 206
Coolant Level............................................. 207
Engine Oil .................................................. 208
Engine Oil Level ......................................... 208
Engine Oil Recommendation........................ 210
Brake Fluid Level........................................ 212
Fuel Economy ............................................ 214
Operating your Porsche in other Countries ... 214
Fuel Recommendations .............................. 216
Portable Fuel Containers............................. 217
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 217
Emission Control System ............................ 218
How Emission Control Works ...................... 219
Washer Fluid .............................................. 220
Power Steering .......................................... 221
Air Filter .................................................... 222
Combination Filter ...................................... 222
Fluids/Oils for Manual Transmission
and Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ............. 222
Wiper Blades ............................................. 223
Car Care Instructions.................................. 224Practical Tips, Emergency Service ... 233Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle .......................................... 234
Tires/Wheels ............................................. 235
Loading Information ................................... 246
Wheel Bolts ............................................... 248
Changing a wheel....................................... 249
Flat Tire..................................................... 251Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform or
Garage Lift ............................................... 254
Spacers 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S ......... 255
Electrical System ...................................... 257
Battery ..................................................... 261
Replacing the remote-control battery .......... 266
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ..... 267
Bulb chart................................................. 269
Lights, Replacing Bulbs.............................. 269
Headlights ................................................ 270
Number Plate Light.................................... 277
Changing Light-Emitting Diodes and
Long-Life Bulbs ......................................... 277
Adjusting Headlights .................................. 278
Towing ..................................................... 280
Vehicle Identification,
Technical Data ............................... 283Vehicle Identification.................................. 284
Technical Data .......................................... 286
Diagrams ................................................. 299

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

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Operation, Safety
Seat Adjustment and Head
Restraints
Warning!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you
attempt to adjust while driving. This could
cause sudden loss of control, resulting in se-
rious personal injury or death.
fDo not adjust seats while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
The backrest locks must be engaged at all
times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety belts only offer protection when the
backrest is upright and the belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Improperly positioned safety belts or safety
belts worn by passengers in an excessively
reclined position can cause serious personal
injury or death in an accident.
fDo not operate the car with the driver or
passenger backrests excessively reclined
(see “Seat position”).
Risk of injury if persons or animals are in the
movement range of the seat during seat
adjustment.
fAdjust the seat so that no-one is put at risk.
Caution!
Risk of damage to windshield, sun visor,
windstop, etc. when the seat is adjusted or
folded back or forward.
fAdjust the seat so that the s e a t b a c k re s t i s n o t in contact with any other object.
The driver and front passenger seats provide
integrated head restraints in the backrests. The
head restraints are not adjustable. The rear seats
do not provide head restraints. Warning!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle's seat until the
head restraints and backrests, respectively, are
placed in their proper positions so that the risk of
neck injuries is minimized in the event of a crash.
For proper positioning of the head restraint, the
seatback's inclination should be adjusted such
that the head restraint is in an upright position.
Driver and passengers should be seated upright
and in the center of their seats.
Seat positionAn ergonomically correct sitting position is
important for safe and fatigue-free driving.
We recommend the following procedure for adjust-
ing the driver’s seat to suit individual
requirements:
1.Vehicles with manual transmission:
Adjust the seat until, with the clutch pedal fully
depressed, your leg remains at a slight angle.
Vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK):
Adjust the seat until, with your left foot on the
footrest, your left leg remains at a slight angle.
2. Rest your outstretched arm on the steering
wheel.
Set the backrest angle (not applicable for
Sports bucket seat) and the steering-wheel
position so that your wrist rests on the outer
rim of the steering wheel. At the same time,
the shoulders must still be in noticeable
contact with the backrest.
3. Adjust the seat height (not applicable for
Sports bucket seat) to give yourself enough
headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
4. Electrically adjustable seat:
Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest
lightly on the seat cushion.

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Operation, Safety When the ignition is switched on the ABS warning
light will light up while the system is electronically
interrogated and goes out when the engine is
started if the check is not yet complete.
If the ABS warning lamp fails to go out, this indi-
cates that ABS has been deactivated due to a
fault. If the warning lights in the instrument panel
and on-board computer light up while you are driv-
ing, this indicates that a fault has occurred. In both
cases, normal braking, as in vehicles without ABS,
is still retained.
The ABS system should, however, be examined at
an authorized Porsche dealer immediately to pre-
vent the occurrence of further faults.
fIf the ABS system becomes inoperative, take
your vehicle to your authorized Porsche dealer
immediately.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
The control unit of the ABS brake system is
set for standard tire size. If non-standard
tires are installed, the control unit may mis-
interpret the speed of the vehicle, because of
the variant data it receives from the sensors
on the axles.
fUse only tire makes and types tested by Porsche.
Clutch Pedal The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
fAlways check the movement of the clutch ped-
al before driving and make sure that it is not
obstructed by a floor mat or any other object.
fSecure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding
into positions that could interfere with the safe
operation of your vehicle.
Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you
nonskid floor mats of the correct size.
To avoid damage to the clutch and transmis-
sion:
fAlways depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears.
fDo not hold the car on a steep grade with the clutch pedal partially depressed.
Should the free travel of the clutch pedal suddenly
become larger, it could mean a malfunction of the
clutch.
fSee your Porsche dealer for correction.
Warning light USA
Warning light Canada

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Porsche Traction Management
(PTM)With PTM, the engine power is variably distributed
to the front and rear wheels.
Power distribution between the front and rear ax-
les is performed by a map-conrolled multiple-disc
clutch.
Distribution of the engine power also depends on
the difference in wheel speed between the two ax-
les.
The multiple-disc clutch always delivers sufficient
drive power to the front wheels to ensure optimum
propulsion even on an unfavorable road surface.
In combination with the Porsche Stability Manage-
ment (PSM), the PTM ensures optimum handling
and high driving stability.
Warning!
The increased control that is provided should
not induce you to take greater risks with your
safety. The limits dictated by the laws of phy-
sics cannot be overcome, even with PTM.
The risk of accidents due to inappropriate
speed cannot be reduced, even by PTM.
The driver bears the responsibility for all dri-
ving maneuvers.
fAdapt your driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
fObey all traffic laws.
Dynamometer testing procedure Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces con-
duct emissions inspection/maintenance testing in-
volving the use of two-wheel dynamometer.
A two-wheeled dynamometer is a treadmill type
device upon which a single axle of the car, the dri-
ving axle of the vehicle, rotates to simulate vehicle
operation on the road while the vehicle remains
stationary.
Your vehicle has a full-time four-wheel drive system
which cannot be disabled. Severe damage to the
powertrain can result if tested on a two-wheel dy-
namometer.
Warning!
Risk of severe powertrain damage and a pos-
sible unexpected movement of the vehicle.
fDo not test your vehicle on a two-wheel dyna-
mometer.
fAdvise the emission station of this warning be-fore testing the vehicle.
Brake testsBrake tests must be performed only on plate-type
test stands or roller test stands.
The ignition must be off.
The following limit values must not be exceeded
on roller test stands:
– Testing speed 5 mph (8 km/h)
– Test duration 20 seconds Handbrake tests Handbrake tests on the roller test stand must only
be carried out with the ignition switched off. Balancing wheels on the vehicle During finish balancing of the wheels, the vehicle
must be hoisted and all the wheels able to rotate
freely. Towing fPlease see the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 280.Wheels/TiresThe PTM control unit is adapted to the approved
tire sizes. The use of non-approved tire sizes may
lead to deviations in wheel speeds and it may influ-
ence handling or result in the PTM switching off.

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Operation, Safety
O - Initial position
1 - Ignition on
2 - Start engine
3 - Ignition offIgnition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering LockThe ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock po-
sitions.
The ignition key rebounds to the initial position
from every ignition lock position.
fFor your safety, fasten safety belts.
fPlease see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 15.fPlease see the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO RE-
MOTE CONTROL” on Page 16.
Before starting the enginefApply the footbrake.
fManual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
fIn vehicles with PDK transmission:
Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.Switch position 0 Initial position
The ignition key cannot be withdrawn when the
ignition is switched on or when the engine has
been started.
To withdraw the ignition key:
fStop the vehicle.
fIn vehicles with PDK transmission:
Move PDK selector lever to position P.
fSwitch ignition off.
fRemove ignition key.
Switch position 1 Ignition on
fTurn ignition key to position 1.
Ignition is switched on.
Note on operation
All electrical equipment can be switched on.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 158.

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Starting Procedures fPlease see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 15.
fPlease see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on Page 218.
Warning!
Serious injury or death may result if you are
involved in a collision without having fas-
tened the safety belts.
fFasten safety belts before driving away. Before starting the engine fApply the footbrake.
fManual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
fIn vehicles with PDK transmission:
Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.
Temperature sensors on the engine automatically
provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for
starting.
Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the
accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a
warm engine.
Starting the enginefTurn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
fAs soon as the engine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
The first operation of the starter is ended automat-
ically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent starter
operations will not be ended automatically.
If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds
of cranking:
fWait about 10 seconds before engaging the
starter again.
fWhen starting the engine, be ready to drive
immediately.
Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid
engine speeds above 4,200 rpm during the
first 5 minutes.
fDo not let the engine idle to warm up.
Danger!
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
nents which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and even death if inhaled.
fNever start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for pro-longed periods with the engine on and the car
not moving.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
is potentially hazardous.
If warning lights should come on to indicate
improper operation, they would go unno-
ticed.
fNever leave the engine idling unattended.
Danger of fire.
fDo not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or oth-
er flammable material.
fIf your car catches on fire for any reason, call
the fire department.
Do not endanger your life by attempting to put
out the fire.
Risk of burn injury when standing near or
coming into contact with the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is
turned off.
fTo prevent injury, make a point of noting where
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing
your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely
supervise children around the vehicle when the
exhaust pipe could be hot.
A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.