2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 warning light

Instruments, On-Board Computer
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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
telltale will flash for approx. one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue 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.
No monitoringIn the event of faults the Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot monitor the tire pressure.
The warning light on the instrument panel flashes
for approx. one minute and then remains conti-
nuously illuminated and a corresponding message
appears on the on-board computer.
Monitoring is not active when:
– the Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty,
– wheel transmitters for the Tire Pressure
Monitoring are missing,
– during the learning phase after the tire settings
have been updated,
– after a wheel change without updating the tire
settings,
– more than four wheel transmitters are
detected,
– there is external interference by other radio
sources, e.g. wireless headphones,
– tire temperatures are too high.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 148.
Warning light
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Warnings
149
Lights on Low beam/side marker lamps on
Parking light on Left/right parking light on
Check left/right dipped beam (low
beam)
also applies to:
high beam, side indicator light,
reversing lightThe reported light is faulty. Check bulb.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Daytime
driving lights offDaytime running lights switch off when the engine is shut off. Switch on lights if necessary.
Dynamic
cornering light
failureDynamic cornering light faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Headlight beam
adjustment faultyHave the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Front lid not closed Close luggage compartment lid properly.
Rear lid not closed Close engine compartment lid properly.
Rain sensor faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Refill washer fluid
LIMIT
Cannot be accepted
with vehicle stoppedThe current speed can only be accepted for the acoustic warning signal when the vehicle is in motion.
LIMIT
30Selected speed limit (e.g. 30 mph) for the acoustic warning signal has been exceeded.
Adjust your speed if necessary.
Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure
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150
Warnings
Fuel gauge warning
lightConsider remaining range Refuel at next opportunity.
Check engine oil level Start engine oil level measurement in the on-board computer.
Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately at a suitable place, measure oil level with the on-board computer and, if necessary,
add engine oil.
Warning light
Temperature gaugeEngine temperature too high Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add coolant.
Temperature gauge
warning light flashesCheck coolant level Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add coolant.
Check engine
visit workshopStop immediately at a suitable place and check tank cap for proper fastening. If the tank cap was
fastened correctly, consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Reduced engine power Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gauge
warning light flashesFailure of
engine compartment blowerConsult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning Battery/generator Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Failure
oil pressure
indicatorHave the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Failure
oil level
indicatorHave the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature
indicator faultyHave the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure
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Shifting Gears
155
Manual Transmission, ClutchThe positions of the gears are shown on the shift
diagram on the gearshift lever.
Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
fDo not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats
or other objects.
Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are
available at your authorized Porsche dealer.To avoid damage to the clutch and transmis-
sion:
fAlways depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears. Make sure that the gearshift
lever is completely engaged.
fOnly shift into reverse when the car has come
to a complete stop.
fWhen shifting gears, always ensure that the
clutch pedal is fully depressed and the gear
has fully engaged.
fSelect reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
fSelect an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
When reverse gear is selected and the ignition is
on, the backup lights are illuminated.
Permitted engine speedfYou should change into a higher gear before
the needle reaches the red mark on the tacho-
meter, or ease off the accelerator.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage (overrevving) when
shifting down to a lower gear.
fTake care not to exceed the maximum permitted engine speed when shifting down.
In addition to the red zone on the tachometer
scale, the upshift arrow also prompts you to
initiate the gear shift in good time.
Upshift indicator
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Maintenance, Car Care
159
Engine-compartment blower, radiator fan The radiator and radiator fan are in the front of the
car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted on
the engine compartment lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury.
After the engine is switched off, the engine-
compartment temperature is monitored for
approx. 30 minutes.
During this period, and depending on tempe-
rature, the engine-compartment blower may
continue to run or start to run.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the
engine off, the ignition off, and exercise
extreme caution.
Risk of injury. The radiator fan in the front
end of the car may be operating or unexpec-
tedly start operating when the engine is
switched on.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the engine switched off.
Engine Oil It is important to perform oil changes regularly in
accordance with the intervals specified in the
“Maintenance” booklet.Engine oil consumption It is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality
and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine
is operated, the climate, road conditions as well
as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the
lubricant.
If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and
consumes a normal amount of oil, the engine oil
measurement may not show any drop in the oil
level at all, even after 600 miles (1,000 km) or
more. This is because the oil is gradually
becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the
vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an
expressway, making it then appear that oil is
excessively consumed after driving at high
speeds.
If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are
dusty, humid, or hot, the frequency of the oil
change intervals should be greater. If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed,
climatic conditions are warm, and the load is high,
the oil should be checked more frequently, as
driving conditions will determine the rate of oil
consumption.
– The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to
lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
Therefore, the engine oil should be checked
regularly and kept at the required level.
– Make it a habit to have the engine oil level
checked at every refueling.
– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level
indicator.
The oil pressure warning light indicates serious
engine damage may be occuring when lit, if
engine rpm is above idle speed.
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Maintenance, Car Care
161
Warning!
Risk of burning from hot parts in engine
compartment. Risk of injury by rotating
parts. The engine compartment blower on
the engine compartment lid can start up
even with engine off.
fExercise extrem caution when working in the
engine compartment.
fTop off engine oil only with the engine off.
Engine oil is hazardous to your health and
may be fatal if swallowed.
fKeep engine oil out of children’s reach.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals.
fAlways protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
Note
The Check Engine warning light may light up if the
cap of the oil filler opening is opened while the
engine is running.1. Measure the oil level and read off the required
top-up quantity on the on-board computer.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening.4. Add at most 0.5 quarts (0.5 liter) of engine oil
at a time.
Never add more engine oil than required
to reach the max. mark.
5. Carefully close cap of the oil filler opening.
6. Measure oil level again with the on-board
computer. Switch off the engine.
7. If necessary, repeat the process and add more
engine oil as required.
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Maintenance, Car Care
Brake Fluid LevelfPlease see the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE”
on Page 157.
fUse only new (unused) Original Porsche
brake fluid.
Warning!
Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and
may cause death if swallowed.
Brake fluid also attacks paintwork.
fKeep brake fluid out of children’s reach.
fTake care while topping off brake fluid not to
soil the luggage compartment or items of luggage.
Checking the brake fluid levelThe reservoir for the hydraulic braking and clutch
systems is located in the luggage compartment.
1. Open and remove cover flap A.
2. Regularly check the brake-fluid level on the
transparent expansion tank through the
window B.
The fluid level should always lie between the
minimum and maximum marks.A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear and
automatic readjustment of the disc brakes is
normal.
If, however, the fluid level falls markedly or below
the minimum mark, the braking system may have
developed a leak.
fHave the brake system checked without delay
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Maintenance, Car Care
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Changing the brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over
time. This accumulation of water lowers the
boiling point and, under certain operating condi-
tions, can affect the braking performance.
Therefore have the brake fluid changed in accor-
dance with the change intervals stated in the
brochure “Maintenance”. – The warning lights on the instrument panel and
on the on-board computer indicate an insuffi-
cient brake fluid level.
– If the warning light lights up on the instrument
panel and the warning message appears on
the on-board computer in combination with a
larger pedal travel, a brake circuit may have
failed.
If the warning lights should light up when
driving:
fStop immediately in a suitable place.
fDo not continue driving.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning light USA
Warning light Canada
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