2010 PORSCHE 911 GT3 sport mode

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Safety notes!
Your vehicle warranty does not cover use in
competition, racing or track use or other events.
Components and/or parts that fail during racing
or driving events (including Porsche sponsored
events) will not be covered by the manufacturer
new car limited warranty or the pre-owned vehicle
warranty.
Your new 911 GT3 has been developed with
experience gained from the development, testing,
and driving of countless GT vehicles. While
drivable on public roads, the GT3 is specially
equipped for racing on racetracks and is set up at
the factory for the adjustments required for
racing.
The GT3 can be adapted to either the racing or the
street environment. In each case, take into
account that a modern high-performance sports
car is a complex system whose individual compo-
nents are carefully adjusted to work well together.
Interfering in this system is only an option if it can
be guaranteed that all of the components will
continue to work together according to the actual
running conditions. Well-founded Porsche
technical specialist knowledge is necessary for
this. You should seek advice from your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Here, you will receive information about sports
parts available from Porsche, their reliability on
public roads and important maintenance notes.Please bear in mind that use on race tracks
subjects all vehicle components to considerably
more wear than normal use, making professional
inspection and maintenance after each use a vital
precondition for functioning and safety.
Please use only Original Porsche Parts for your
car. These parts are available from your autho-
rized Porsche dealer, who has expert knowledge
concerning the range of approved parts and will
be pleased to advise you further.
The use of other parts or accessories which are
neither Genuine Porsche Parts nor approved by
Porsche may adversely affect the safety of your
car, and Porsche can take no responsibility for any
loss or damage caused by their use.
Even if the supplier of other accessories or parts
is a recognized supplier, the safety of your car
may still be affected if such items are installed.
Due to the large variety of products offered in the
accessory market it is not possible for Porsche to
inspect and approve every one.
When your Porsche is driven in normal driving
situations on public roads, away from the
racetrack, please note that the use of replace-
ment parts which are not Genuine Porsche Parts,
or approved parts, or the use of accessories not
approved by Porsche may also detrimentally
affect the Warranties relating to your car.
Note again that in no case will Porsche warrant
any parts damaged while racing your vehicle, on
or off the track.
Motor racingFor reasons of safety, the braking system,
steering, running gear, wheels and tires of your
car should be checked after every use on a race
track.
On public highways, the running gear and rear
wing must be in the standard position.Power transmissionThe differential lock, which was designed for use
on race tracks, may make a slight noise when
maneuvering and on tight corners.Porsche Stability Management (PSM)PSM should always be switched on during
”normal“ driving. This is particularly the case when
the road is wet.
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Table of Contents
9 Table of Contents
Engine Exhaust ............................................... 8
Dear Porsche Owner ..................................... 11
Before driving off... ....................................... 11
In the driver’s seat... ..................................... 12
On the road... ............................................... 12
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers ....................... 13
Never invite car theft! .................................... 17
Keys ............................................................ 18
Key with Radio Remote Control ...................... 19
Doors .......................................................... 21
Central Locking ............................................ 22
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring .............. 26
Power Windows ............................................ 28
Door mirrors ................................................ 30
Inside mirror ................................................. 31
Automatic Anti-Glare Interior Mirror and Door
Mirror .......................................................... 31
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating ... 32
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............. 33
Heated Seats ............................................... 36
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................ 36
Sun Visors.................................................... 37
Safety Belts.................................................. 38
Airbag Systems ............................................ 41
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 47
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat ..... 51
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 52
Clutch Pedal ................................................. 53
Parking Brake ............................................... 53Brakes ......................................................... 54
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................. 57
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 59
Sport mode .................................................. 62
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 63
Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM) .................. 63
Front Axle Lift System ................................... 64
Interior Lights ............................................... 66
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock ................................. 67
Starting Procedures ...................................... 70
Stopping Engine ........................................... 71
Emergency Flasher Switch............................. 72
Light Switch ................................................. 73
Dynamic Cornering Light ............................... 74
Individual Light Functions ............................... 74
Welcome Home Lighting ................................ 74
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ........... 74
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever .......................... 75
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................... 76
Automatic Speed Control ............................... 78
Cupholder .................................................... 80
Ashtray ........................................................ 81
Cigarette Lighter........................................... 82
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ......... 83
Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine
Compartment Lid .......................................... 85
Luggage Compartment ................................. 86
Trunk Entrapment ......................................... 88Porsche Communication Management (PCM)... 89
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms........... 91
iPod, USB and AUX ....................................... 93
Fire Extinguisher ........................................... 94
HomeLink ..................................................... 95
Automatic Air Conditioning System .................98
Central and Side Vents ................................ 101
Fresh-air Intake ........................................... 101
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating..... 102
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
Manual Transmission, Clutch ........................ 155
Upshift indicator.......................................... 155
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Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
turing methods, the moving parts must still wear
in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in
the first 2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.Therefore: fPreferably take longer trips.
fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
fDo not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
fNever lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering,
gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in
period which will gradually disappear.
Break in brake pads and brake discsNew brake pads and discs have to be “broken in”,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be
compensated for by pressing the brake pedal
harder. This also applies whenever the brake pads
and brake discs are replaced.
A significant amount of brake noise may be heard
during the break-in period.New tires New tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100 to
200 km. Longer braking distances must be
anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumption During the break-in period oil and fuel consump-
tion may be higher than normal.
fPlease see the chapter “TECHNICAL DATA” on
Page 236.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road
conditions, as well as the amount of dilution and
oxidation of the lubricant.
fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every
refueling, add if necessary.
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1 Light switch, Page 73
2 Ignition lock/steering lock, Page 67
3 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever, Page 75
4 Operating lever for on-board computer,
Page 117
5Horn
6 Operating lever for automatic speed control,
Page 78
7 Wiper/washer lever, Page 76
8 Stopwatch, Page 127
9 Interior temperature sensor
10 Emergency flasher switch, Page 72
11 Central locking button, readiness display for
alarm system, Page 24
12 Cupholder, Page 80
13 Operating panel for air conditioning, Page 98
14 Buttons for Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM), Page 63
Sport mode, Page 62
Front axle lift system, Page 64
Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Page 59
15 Operating panel for radio or
Porsche Communication Management (PCM),
see separate Owner’s Manual
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Operation, Safety
Operation, SafetyEngine Exhaust ............................................... 8
Dear Porsche Owner ..................................... 11
Before driving off... ....................................... 11
In the driver’s seat... ..................................... 12
On the road... ............................................... 12
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers ....................... 13
Never invite car theft! .................................... 17
Keys ............................................................ 18
Key with Radio Remote Control ...................... 19
Doors .......................................................... 21
Central Locking ............................................ 22
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring .............. 26
Power Windows ............................................ 28
Door mirrors ................................................ 30
Inside mirror ................................................. 31
Automatic Anti-Glare Interior Mirror and Door
Mirror .......................................................... 31
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating ... 32
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............. 33
Heated Seats ............................................... 36
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................ 36
Sun Visors.................................................... 37
Safety Belts.................................................. 38
Airbag Systems ............................................ 41
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 47
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat ..... 51
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 52
Clutch Pedal ................................................. 53
Parking Brake ............................................... 53Brakes ......................................................... 54
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................. 57
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 59
Sport mode .................................................. 62
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 63
Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM) .................. 63
Front Axle Lift System ................................... 64
Interior Lights ............................................... 66
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock ................................. 67
Starting Procedures ...................................... 70
Stopping Engine ........................................... 71
Emergency Flasher Switch............................. 72
Light Switch ................................................. 73
Dynamic Cornering Light ............................... 74
Individual Light Functions ............................... 74
Welcome Home Lighting ................................ 74
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ........... 74
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever .......................... 75
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................... 76
Automatic Speed Control ............................... 78
Cupholder .................................................... 80
Ashtray ........................................................ 81
Cigarette Lighter........................................... 82
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ......... 83
Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine
Compartment Lid .......................................... 85
Luggage Compartment ................................. 86
Trunk Entrapment ......................................... 88Porsche Communication Management (PCM)... 89
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms........... 91
iPod, USB and AUX ....................................... 93
Fire Extinguisher ........................................... 94
HomeLink ..................................................... 95
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Operation, Safety
Key-operated airbag deactivation deviceIn case your vehicle is equipped with LATCH, you
can switch off (OFF) the passenger's airbag
manually. In the automatic mode (AUTO), the
airbag will be switched on or off automatically
depending on the weight on the passenger seat.
fSwitch off the passenger’s airbag on the key
switch using the vehicle key.
Switch position AUTO – passenger’s airbag is
active
Switch position OFF – passenger’s airbag is
switched off
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death for
passenger if passenger’s airbag remains
switched off after the child restraint system
is removed.
fMake sure that the key switch is switched to
AUTO once the child seat has been removed,
in order to provide protection to the adult occupants.Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
If the airbag on the passenger’s side is switched
off:
– Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” is
continuously lit when the ignition key is
inserted.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death from
the passenger’s airbag.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” warning
light is not lit when the ignition key is inserted
and the Airbag OFF switch is switched to the
OFF-Position, this could indicate a fault in the
system.
fDo not install a child restraint system on the
passenger’s seat.
fHave the fault remedied immediately. Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Note
fDo not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
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 (not on vehicles with Sports bucket
seat).
fPlease see your authorized Porsche dealer.
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Operation, Safety
Sport modeWhen the Sport mode is switched on, the exhaust
gas back pressure in the lower and middle ranges
is reduced in the variable exhaust system. This
serves to produce a marked increase in torque in
the engine speed range from approx. 3000 rpm
and 4000 rpm. The best values for vehicle accele-
ration and low-end torque are achieved when
Sport mode is switched on.
Switching Sport mode on and off
fPress button in the centre console.
When Sport mode is switched on, the light-
emitting diode in the button is lit.
Note on operation
After the ignition is switched off, Sport mode is
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The previously selected PASM mode is always
activated after the engine is started.
There is no automatic return to Normal mode after
the ignition is switched off.
PASM makes two running-gear setups available to
the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”.
The selection is made via a button on the center
console.
When in Normal mode the running gear is in a
basic setup for roads and circuits with “irregular”
surfaces.
Sport mode provides a shock-absorber setting
for particularly high driving dynamics (e.g. on level
circuits).
The variable suspension system selects the appro-
priate damping level for each wheel according to
the situation and conditions of driving.
Example:
If the vehicle is driven in a very sporty manner in
Normal mode, PASM automatically adapts the
shock-absorber behavior to the driving situation
accordingly.
Switching on PASM Sport modefPress PASM button in the center console.
When PASM Sport mode is switched on, the
light-emitting diode in the button is lit up and a
message is shown on the on-board computer.Switching off PASM Sport modefPress PASM button in the center console.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out
and the on-board computer displays a
message.
Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM)The dynamic engine mounting with variable
damping is a system for improving driving
dynamics and enhancing driving comfort.
Depending on the driving situation, the ideal
mounting stiffness and damping is automatically
selected in a range between an almost rigid
connection of the engine to the body (improved
driving dynamics) and a decoupling of the engine
from the body (improved driving comfort).Warning messageDynamic engine mounting faults are indicated by
a warning message on the on-board computer.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 148.
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)
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