2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 key

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Operation, Safety
Indication by emergency flasher and
alarm hornIf the remote control is used for unlocking or
locking, a response is provided by the emergency
flasher:
– Unlocking – single flash.
– Locking – double flash.
– Locking twice – continuous illumination for
approx. 2 seconds. Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer. Overload protectionIf the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Central locking buttonThe central locking button on the dashboard lets
you lock and unlock both doors electrically.
Note
If the doors are locked with the key or remote
control, they can not be opened by pressing the
central locking button.Locking
fPress the central locking button.
Indicator light in the button lights up if ignition
is on.
Unlocking
fPress the central locking button.
Indicator light goes out.
If the doors were locked with the central locking
button, they can be opened by pulling the inner
door handle:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
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Operation, Safety
A- Light-emitting diode for alarm systemAlarm System,
Passenger Compartment
MonitoringThis device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfe-
rence, and2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
cations to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Porsche could void the user’s autho-
rity to operate this equipment.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched on when the
doors are locked with the key or remote control.
fPlease see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING”
on Page 22.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
door lock and opening the door may activate
the alarm system within 10 seconds. Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered accidentallyfUnlock the vehicle with the remote control.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched off automatically
when the doors are unlocked.
Function indication If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting
diode A in the central locking switch flashes.
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not
flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double
flashes, then not all alarm contacts are closed.
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system
and passenger compartment monitoring system
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes
off.
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Operation, Safety
A - Power window in driver’s door
B - Power window in passenger’s door
Power Windows
Warning!
Risk of injury when the door windows close.
This applies especially if the windows are
closed with the one-touch operation,
because with this function the window goes
up automatically.
fMake sure that fingers, hands, arms or other
parts are not in the way when the windows are
closed.
fRemove the ignition key to shut off power to
the window switches when the vehicle is not
attended by a responsible person. Uninformed
persons could injure themselves by operating
the power windows.
fDo not leave children in the car unattended.
Risk of an accident.
fDo not put anything on or near the windows that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Readiness for operation of power windows – When the ignition is switched on
(engine switched on or off) or
– with doors closed and ignition key withdrawn,
but only until door is first opened.
One-touch operation for closing the door
windows is available only when the ignition is
switched on.
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Adjusting steering wheel height and
longitudinal direction1. Insert ignition key fully into ignition lock.
2. Push the locking lever downwards.
3. Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen
backrest angle and your seat position by
moving the steering wheel up or down and
longitudinally.
4. Swivel locking lever back until you feel it
engage.
If necessary, move steering wheel slightly
longitudinally.
Sun VisorsfSwing the sun visors down to prevent glare
from the front.
fTo prevent glare from the side, unclip the sun
visor from the inner bracket and swivel round
so that it is in front of the door window. Vanity mirror The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is
covered by a lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury in an accident.
fKeep the lid closed while driving.
Risk of damage.
fDo not force the lid beyond its end position.The vanity mirror illumination is switched on
automatically when the cover is opened (arrow).
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Operation, Safety
Safety Belts
Warning!
Always make sure your and your passenger’s
safety belts are properly fastened while
seated in the vehicle.
Failure to follow safety belt warnings may
result in serious personal injury or death.
fFor your and your passenger’s protection, use
safety belts at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
fUse appropriate child restraint systems for all
small children.
Proper wearing of safety belts
fS a f e t y b e l t s m u s t b e p o s i t i o n e d o n t h e b o d y a s
to restrain the upper body and lap from sliding
forward. Improperly positioned safety belts
can cause serious personal injury or death in
case of an accident.
fThe shoulder belt should always rest on your
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be
worn behind your back or under your arm.
fFor maximum effectiveness, the lap belt
should be worn low across the hips.
fPregnant women should position the belt as
low as possible across the pelvis. Make sure it
is not pressing against the abdomen. fBelts should not be worn twisted.
fDo not wear belts over rigid or breakable
objects in or on your clothing, such as eye
glasses, pens, keys, etc. as these may cause
injury.
fSeveral layers of heavy clothing may interfere
with proper positioning of belts.
fBelts must not rub against sharp objects or
damage may occur to the belt.
fTwo occupants should never share the same
belt at the same time.
Care and maintenance
fKeep belt buckles free of any obstruction that
may prevent a secure locking.
fBelts that have been subjected to excessive
stretch forces in an accident must be
inspected or replaced to ensure their conti-
nued effectiveness in restraining you.
The same applies to belt tensioner systems
which have been triggered.
In addition, the anchor points of the belts
should be checked.
fIf safety belts do not work properly, see your
authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
fI f t h e b e l t s s h o w d a m a g e t o w e b b i n g , b i n d i n g s ,
buckles or retractors, they should be replaced
to ensure safe operation.
fDo not modify or disassemble the safety belts
in your vehicle. fThe belts must be kept clean or the retractors
may not work properly.
Please see the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUC-
TIONS” on Page 174.
fNever bleach or dye safety belts.
fDo not allow safety belts to retract until they
are completely dry after cleaning or this may
cause damage to the belt.
Belt tensioner Depending on the force of an impact, fastened
safety belts are tightened in an accident.
The belt tensioners are triggered in:
– Front, side and rear impacts of sufficient
severity.
Note
The belt-tensioner system can be triggered only
once; the system must be replaced afterward.
If there is a fault in the belt-tensioner system, the
airbag warning light lights up.
Work may be performed on the belt-tensioner
system only by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are
triggered. This does not indicate a fire in the
vehicle.
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Operation, Safety fAlways keep feet in the footwell while driving.
Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat
area. Do not lean against the inside of the door
or outside the window while the vehicle is
moving.
fUsing accessories not approved by Porsche
can cause the weight sensing system to be
impaired.
fDo not squeeze objects, such as the fire extin-
guisher, or first aid kit under the seat.
fOnly have seats removed and installed by an
authorized Porsche dealer so that weight
sensing components will not be damaged.
fGive your passenger all of the information in
this chapter.
Note
Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door
lining, seats) may be disassembled only by an
authorized Porsche dealer.
When disposing of a used airbag unit, our safety
instructions must be followed. These instructions
can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer.
Function of the airbag systemAirbags are a supplemental safety system. Your
primary protection comes from your safety belts.
The front airbags are triggered during a frontal
collision of sufficient force and direction.
In the event of a side impact of corresponding force, the side airbag on the impact side is
triggered.
The inflation process generates the amount of gas
required to fill the airbags at the necessary
pressure in fractions of a second.
Airbags help to protect the head and upper body,
while simultaneously damping the motion of the
driver and passenger in the impact direction in the
event of a frontal impact or side impact.
In order to help provide protection in severe colli-
sions which can cause death and serious injury,
airbags must inflate extremely rapidly. Such high
speed inflation has a negative but unavoidable
side effect, which is that it can and does cause
injuries, including facial and arm abrasions,
bruising and broken bones. You can help minimize
such injuries by always wearing your safety belts.
There are many types of accidents in which
airbags are not expected to deploy. These include
accidents where the airbags whould provide no
benefit, such as a rear impact against your
vehicle. Other accidents where the airbags are
designed not to deploy are those where the risk of
injury from the airbag deployment could exeed any
protective benefits, such as in low speed
accidents or higher speed accidents where the
vehicle decelerates over a longer time. Since
airbag deployment does not occur in all accidents,
this further emphasizes the need for you and your
passenger to always wear safety belts.Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module. This module will record the
use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver
and passenger when the airbags and/or belt tensi-
oner work.
Advanced AirbagYour vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing
system for the passenger's seat in accordance
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208.
Depending on the weight acting on the
passenger's seat, the passenger's airbag will
automatically be switched on and off.
Depending on the angle and force of impact, the
passenger's airbag which is activated will be
triggered during a collision.
Precondition for switching the passenger's airbag
on and off, depending on weight:
– Vehicles equipped with key-operated airbag
deactivation device:
Switch position AUTO.
– Ignition key is inserted.
Improper handling of the weight sensing
system can unintentionally impair switching
the passenger’s airbag off and on.
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Operation, Safety
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lampNote on operation
Although not desired, it can occur in the case of
heavier children that the passenger airbag remain
active or, in the case of very light adults or young
persons, that the passenger airbag is
deactivated.
The condition of the passenger airbag is shown by
the indicator lamp.
If in doubt:
fPlease see the chapter “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
on Page 44.fPlease see the chapter “KEY-OPERATED
AIRBAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE” on Page 46.
fPlease see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 47.
fPlease see the chapter “LATCH SYSTEM
CHILD SEAT BRACKET ON THE PASSENGER’S
SEAT” on Page 51.
Note
fAfter inserting the ignition key, the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning light lights
up for a few seconds as a bulb check.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up
– The passenger's airbag is switched off.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up
– The passenger's airbag is active and ready for
operation.
– If the passenger's seat is not occupied, the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will
also not light up, even though the passenger's
airbag is switched off.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger airbag triggering unintenti-
onally.
When the ignition key is inserted and an up
to one-year old child is seated in the child
restraint system on the passenger’s seat, the
indicator lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
must be on.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
lamp does not light up, it could indicate a
fault in the system.
In this case:
fOn vehicles with key-operated airbag deactiva-
tion device: Switch to position OFF.
fOn vehicles without key-operated airbag
deactivation device: Do not drive.
fHave the fault remedied at your nearest autho-rized Porsche dealer.
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Note
The key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag in combination with the LATCH attachment
bracket are not installed at the factory. They can
be retrofitted.
fPlease see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Faults are indicated by a warning light in the instru-
ment panel and a message on the on-board
computer.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 148.
fIn the following cases you should immedi-
ately consult an authorized Porsche
dealer in order to assure the airbag
system is functioning properly:
– If the warning light does not light up when the
ignition key is inserted or
– If the warning light does not go out once the
engine is running or
– If the warning light appears while driving.
Airbag maintenanceIn order to ensure long-term functioning, the
airbag system must be inspected by an authorized
Porsche dealer at the intervals recommended in
your Maintenance Booklet.
Important information
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that
the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer
them to the chapter, “Airbag Systems“, in the
Owner's Manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be
found on stickers attached to the sun visors.
For special recommendations on the use of child
restraints:
fPlease see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 47.
Warning light and warning
message
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