2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 engine oil

Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
103 Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
Instrument Panel USA Models...................... 104
Instrument Panel Canada Models ................. 106
Engine Oil Temperature .............................. 108
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ....... 108
Instrument Illumination................................ 108
Trip Odometer ........................................... 109
Speedometer ............................................. 110
Changing over between Miles / Kilometers ... 110
Tachometer ............................................... 111
Turn Signal Indicator Light .......................... 111
High Beam Indicator Light ........................... 111
Upshift indicator ......................................... 111
Cooling System.......................................... 112
Fuel........................................................... 113
Clock ........................................................ 114
Outside Temperature.................................. 114
Engine Oil Pressure .................................... 115
Check Engine (Emission Control) ................. 116
On-Board Computer (BC)............................. 117
Warnings on the instrument panel and the
on-board computer ..................................... 148
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Instruments, On-Board Computer
Instrument Panel USA Models Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1.Engine oil temperature gauge
2.Speedometer with analogue display
3.Tire pressure warning light
4.Turn signal indicator light, left
5.Tachometer
6.High beam indicator light
7.Turn signal indicator light, right
8.Upshift indicator
9.Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
10.Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
11.Engine oil pressure gauge
12.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
13.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
14.Automatic speed control indicator light15.Light sensor for instrument illumination
16.Airbag warning light
17.Check Engine warning light
(Emission control warning light)
18.Central warning light
19.On-board computer display
20.Porsche Stability Management
PSM Multifunctional light
21.Brake warning light
22.Safety belt warning light
23.ABS warning light
24.Clock and outside temperature display
25.Adjustment button for clockWhen the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situa-
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Instruments, On-Board Computer
Instrument Panel Canada Models Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1.Engine oil temperature gauge
2.Speedometer with analogue display
3.Tire pressure warning light
4.Turn signal indicator light, left
5.Tachometer
6.High beam indicator light
7.Turn signal indicator light, right
8.Upshift indicator
9.Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
10.Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
11.Engine oil pressure gauge
12.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
13.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
14.Automatic speed control indicator light15.Light sensor for instrument illumination
16.Airbag warning light
17.Check Engine warning light
(Emission control warning light)
18.Central warning light
19.On-board computer display
20.Porsche Stability Management
PSM Multifunctional light
21.Brake warning light
22.Safety belt warning light
23.ABS warning light
24.Clock and outside temperature display
25.Adjustment button for clockWhen the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situa-
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car. 10_GT3_21.book Seite 106 Donnerstag, 4. Juni 2009 12:48 12

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Instruments, On-Board Computer The engine oil temperature is indicated in the left
instrument.
A- Adjustment button for instrument illumination and
trip counter Indicates automatic speed control readiness.
Instrument Illumination The illumination is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness by the light sensor in the
tachometer.
In addition, when the car lights are switched on,
the instrument and switch symbol brightness can
be manually adjusted.
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel spokes while driving.
Note
When the car lights are switched on, the instru-
ment lighting for light dials switches on and off
automatically depending on the ambient bright-
ness.
Engine Oil Temperature
Automatic Speed Control
Indicator light
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With the engine warmed up and running at a speed
of 3000 rpm, the engine oil pressure should be
approx. 3.5 bar or higher.If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
is displayed on the on-board computer when
the engine is running on or when driving:
fStop immediately in a suitable place.
fSwitch off the engine.
fCheck whether there is an obvious oil leak on
or under the car.
fIf no oil leak can be detected:
Measure the oil level using the on-board
computer with the engine idling.
Please see the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 143.
fAdd engine oil if necessary.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 160.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
fDo not continue driving if there is an obvious oil
leak.
fDo not continue driving if the warning lights
come on even though oil level is correct.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
message will be displayed by the on-board
computer.
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
computer while the engine is running or while
driving:
fStop the car in a safe place and stop the
engine.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system.
– Broken drive belt.
Warning!
Risk of engine damage with resultant loss of
control and accident, leading to serious
personal injury or death.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is
required to steer) and coolant pump function
will stop.
fDo not continue driving.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest autho-rized Porsche dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure
Battery
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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 on
a level surface for correct oil level measure-
ment to occur.
3. Engine must be at operating temperature
(at least 140 °F/60 °C oil temperature).
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
segment display.
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Instruments, On-Board Computer 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 only 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. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liters).
One segment of the display between the minimum
and maximum marks corresponds to a top-up
quantity of approx. 0.32 quarts (0.3 liter).fAdd engine oil if necessary.
Switch off ignition before adding engine oil.
fPlease see the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 160.
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.
Display “Check oil level”
The on-board computer display “Check oil level” is
an additional reminder to you to check the oil level.
The display depends on the distance travelledand
the operating conditions, and does not indicate
whether or not the oil level is correct.
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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.Acknowledging warning messagesWarning messages can be deleted from the on-board computer display.
fPush the on-board computer operating lever forward.
You can recall erased warning messages in the “INFO” menu.
Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure
Seat belt Driver and passenger 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,
visit 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 lock by moving the steering wheel to the left or right.
Steering locked The steering wheel lock remains engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
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