2014 PORSCHE 911 TURBO ESP

26 Opening and Locking
Closing luggage compartment lid
1.Lower lid and let it fall into the lock. If necessary, push the lid closed with the palm of your hand in the area of the lock.2. Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the lock.
When the vehicle is in motion, a message will appear on the multi-function display in the instru-ment panel if the lid is not closed properly.
Opening engine compartment lid with the pull-button
Coupé only:
1. Open the driver’s door. 2. Operate pull-button B next to the driver’s seat. The lid is unlocked and can be raised.
Cabriolet only:
1. Open the driver’s door. 2. Operate pull-button B next to the driver’s seat. Engine compartment lid (convertible-top compartment lid) opens automatically to the service position.
Closing engine compartment lid
Coupé only:
1. Lower lid and let it fall into the lock. If necessary, push the lid closed with the palm of your hand in the area of the lock.2. Check that the lid has engaged correctly in the lock.
When the vehicle is in motion, a message will appear on the multi-function display in the instrument panel if the lid is not closed properly.
Cabriolet only:
fPress pull-button B. Engine compartment lid (convertible-top compartment lid) closes automatically.
Malfunctions when Opening and
Closing
Emergency operation of luggage compartment lid
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the luggage compartment lid can be opened only by connecting an external electrical power source.fPlease see the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID” on page 270.
Only one door is unlocked
The setting for locking and unlocking the doors has been changed on the multi-function display in the instrument panel. fPlease see the chapter “SETTING DOOR UNLOCKING” on page 122.
You can open both doors irrespective of the selected setting.fPress button on the key twice within 5 seconds.
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Door lock under door handle (driver‘s side)
The vehicle cannot be locked
This is recognizable by the fact that the emergency flasher does not flash and there is no locking noise.
The remote control of the key may – fail due to a fault,– due to a flat key battery,– not function correctly due to radio waves(e.g. mobile phone) in the vicinity of the vehicle (even radio contact between remote control and vehicle in the case of Porsche Entry & Drive).
Emergency locking if the central locking system has failed
If the vehicle cannot be locked, then: 1. Remove the emergency key from the car key. Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY KEY” on page 17.2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Lift the door handle on the driver’s door ( illustration). Insert the emergency key in the door lock, turn 90° clockwise and remove the emergency key again.Successful locking is indicated by the hazard warning lights flashing twice.4. Release the door handle and shut the door. The driver’s door is now locked.5. To use the emergency locking function on the passenger’s door , insert the emergency key into the door lock on the driver’s door again, turn 90° clockwise and remove the emergency key again.The passenger’s door is now locked.
Information
Emergency locking of the passenger’s door is not possible if the central locking system is defective.
Information
If the central locking system is defective, operating the lock cylinder in the driver’s door will lock all functioning locking elements of the central locking system.fHave faults in the central locking system repaired by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Emergency key
Removing emergency key
1. Push the release button to the side. 2. Pull out the key.
Insert emergency key
fPush in the key until the release button engages audibly.
Information
Different vehicle settings are stored on the respective key when the vehicle is locked, provided the vehicle is fitted with the relevant equipment.
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Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel 39
fSit back as far from the dashboard or steering wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full vehicle control.fAlways hold the steering wheel by the outer rim. Never rest your hands on the center of the steering wheel where the airbag module is located.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.
Objects and load have to be stored securely to keep from causing injury.fDo not transport heavy objects on or in front of the passenger seat. These could impair the function of the airbags, the safety belts, and occupant sensing.fDo not hang objects (e.g., jackets, coats, coat hangers) over the backrest.fObjects must not protrude out of the door storage compartment.fDo not add any additional coverings or stickers to the steering wheel or in the area of the passenger airbag, side airbags, knee airbags, and head airbags. Doing so may adversely affect the functioning of the airbag system or cause harm to the occupants if the airbag system should deploy.Do not use protective seat covers.
fNo objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.fGive your passenger all of the information in this chapter.
A modified airbag system cannot offer protection. They may not trigger or could trigger in an uncontrolled way. An uncontrolled triggering of the airbag system can result in serious personal injury or death.fDo not modify the seat coverings, since such changes can block the seat-mounted side airbag. Do not attach additional cushions, protective coverings, or pillows to the seats. Do not affix things to the seats or cover them with other materials. Do not cover the back of the backrest. Do not make changes to the seats, the cushion or foam, the occupant sensor, and to the seat base frame.fNo changes must be made to the wiring or components of the airbag system. Doing so may disable the airbag system or cause inadvertent inflation.fDo not install any wiring for electrical accessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag wiring harnesses. Doing so may disable the airbag system or cause inadvertent inflation.
fIf the warning light comes on, the airbag system should be repaired immediately by your authorized Porsche dealer.fUsing accessories not approved by Porsche can cause the occupant sensing to be impaired.fDo not squeeze objects, such as the fire extinguisher, or first aid kit under the seat.fOnly have seats removed and installed by an authorized Porsche dealer so that occupant sensing components will not be damaged.
Information
Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door lining, seats) may be disassembled only by an authorized Porsche dealer.fWhen 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 system
Airbags 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.
Safe Storage of ObjectsDANGERh
Modification to Airbag SystemDANGERh
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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 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 collisions 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 would 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 exceed 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 passengers to always wear safety belts.
Your Porsche vehicle is equipped with electronically controlled systems that help to ensure your vehicle operates properly. These systems monitor the operation of various systems and electronically store information that is useful to service technicians when they need to diagnose and repair these systems.
Your vehicle is equipped with crash-sensing and diagnostic devices that may record information at the time of a collision, including whether the airbag and seatbelt pretensioners deployed and whether the safety belt was in use.
To retrieve this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or feature that stores that data is required. Some states only allow access to such information under restricted circumstances, including: – In response to a request of police or other government office; or – with the consent of the registered owner, or if the vehicle is leased, with the lessee, or – through a discovery process in litigation; or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
Your rights with respect to the information discussed above may vary from state to state. Check your state law for further information.
Advanced airbag
Your vehicle is equipped with occupant sensing for the passenger's seat in accordance with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208. Depending on the weight, body positioning and shape 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 switched-on will be triggered during a collision.
Precondition for switching the passenger's airbag on and off, depending on weight, body positioning and shape:– Ignition is switched on.
Improper seating can unintentionally impair operation of occupant sensing of the passenger’s airbag.
If the weight of an adult on the passenger's seat is not properly maintained, the passenger's airbag may be switched off.fSelect an upright seat position, and do not support weight on the armrests or center console, or lean out of the window while driving. Always keep feet positioned on the floor in the footwell while driving. Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat area.
Improper Front Passenger Seating
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Roll-Over Protection
On the Cabriolet, a roll-over protection system installed behind the rear seats is extended within fractions of a second in the event of an accident. This generates a loud noise. If necessary, the seat-belt tensioners for the front seats will be activated.fPlease see the chapter “SAFETY-BELT PRETENSIONER” on page 37.
The roll-over protection system consists of two extendable assemblies which, together with the windshield frame, ensure sufficient headroom for all occupants if the vehicle rolls over.
Risk of damage to the convertible top and roll-over protection when opening and closing the convertible top.
Extended roll-over protection will obstruct the movement of the convertible top.fDo not open or close the convertible top with the roll-over protection extended.
A roll-over protection system that has been tampered with or obstructed in its movement may malfunction, resulting in serious or fatal injury.
A roll-over protection system that has been tampered with does not offer any protection. It may be triggered inadvertently, or not respond when needed. fDo not modify the wiring or components of the roll-over protection system.fKeep body parts and objects out of the area of movement of the extendable assemblies.fDo not open the covers of the extendable assemblies.fMake sure that no water or cleaning agents get into the roll-over protection system when cleaning the vehicle.
fIf the roll-over protection system is in any way faulty, please contact an authorized Porsche dealer to do this work.
Information
If the roll-over protection is triggered when the convertible top is closed, the rear window is destroyed.
Airbag Warning light
If the roll-over protection system is faulty, the airbag warning light on the instrument cluster will light up. Extension of the extendable assemblies is not ensured.fHave the fault repaired immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Triggered roll-over protection system
fNever press the extendable assemblies back into the original position.fPlease contact an authorized Porsche dealer.
NOTICE
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Air Conditioning 55
Automatically Controlled 2-zone
Air Conditioning
The temperature can be set individually for the driver’s and passenger’s side.
In automatic mode the air conditioning system exercises full control over the air temperature, air distribution, and air quantity. A number of factors (such as ambient air temperature, amount of sunlight, etc...) are used by the system to determine the optimum settings for the current situation.
Automatic mode is deactivated as soon as the settings are adjusted manually. In this case, automatic climate control still regulates the air-conditioning functions that have not been modified manually.
Interior temperature sensor
Sensors
To avoid impairing the function of the air conditioning system, the interior temperature sensor for the air-conditioning system must not be covered or taped over.
Information
Additional air conditioning settings can be made on the multi-function display on the instrument panel:fPlease see the chapter “SETTING AIR CONDITIONING” on page 123.
All air-conditioning system settings are stored on the respective car key when the vehicle is locked, on vehicles with memory.
Information on air-conditioning compressor
The air-conditioning compressor – Can switch off briefly to ensure sufficient engine cooling if the engine is operating under extreme load.– Switches off automatically at temperatures below approx. 36 °F (2 °C) and cannot be switched on, even manually.– Operates most effectively with the windows closed.If the vehicle has been in the sun for a long time, it is a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly with the windows open.– Depending on the outside temperature and humidity, condensation can drip from the evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle.This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
Information on automatic load switch-off
If the charging condition of the battery is critical, the following air-conditioning or heating functions are restricted initially and then switched off:– Seat heating– Seat ventilation– Heated rear window/Exterior mirror heating– Fresh-air blower– Air-conditioning compressor
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Information
If the ignition key is removed and the door is opened while the lights are on, an audible signal (gong) warns of possible battery discharge.– In some countries, differences are possible due to legal requirements.
The vehicle’s exterior lights can mist up due to temperature and humidity. This misting will dry off after a sufficient distance has been driven.
Low beam/driving light
If the light switch is set to the position , the low beam is switched on automatically in the following situations:– Dusk– Darkness– Driving through tunnels– Rain– Highway driving (on vehicles with Porsche Dynamic Light System PDLS)
When the low beam is switched on, the indicator light on the speedometer lights up.
Information
Fog is not automatically recognized.fIn the event of fog, the driving light must be switched on manually.
Daytime driving lights
If the light switch is set to position (light off), the daytime driving lights come on automatically when the ignition is switched on.
If the light switch is set to position , the daytime driving lights come on automatically in bright conditions and when the ignition is switched on.
The daytime driving lights are not active when the light switch is set to position (low beam/driving light).
Automatic driving light assistant
The automatic driving light assistant is a comfort function. The driving light (low beam) is switched on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.
The automatic driving light assistant also controls the daytime driving lights, low beam, Automatic Coming Home lights and the equipment-dependent dynamic cornering light.
The automatic driving light assistant is activated when the light switch is set to the position .
Despite possible support by the driving light assistant, it is the responsibility of the driver to switch on the driving light using the conventional light switch in accordance with the relevant national regulations.
Activating the headlights using the driving light assistant therefore does not absolve the driver of responsibility for correct operation of the driving light.
Light Switch
Light is switched off
Daytime driving lights are switched on when the ignition is switched on.
Automatic driving light assistant
Side lights
License plate light, instrument lighting, daytime driving lights switched off.
Low beam/driving light
Only with ignition on. Fog light function and highway light are switched off.
Rear fog light
Pull the switch in the low beam position. Indicator light lights up.
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Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus)
High Beam Assistant
When High Beam Assistant is switched on, a camera A detects the light sources of oncoming vehicles and vehicles in front, and automatically selects between low beam and high beam.The function activates in darkness if the following conditions are present:– Light switch position is selected.– Vehicle speed is more than approx. 37 mph (60 km/h).– High Beam Assistant is activated on the multi-function display in the instrument panel.Please see the chapter “ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING HIGH BEAM ASSISTANT” on page 120.
– High Beam Assistant on is selected on the high beam stalk.Please see the chapter “ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING HIGH BEAM ASSISTANT” on page 82.
As an anti-glare precaution for built up areas, High Beam Assistant is not available at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).
The lights also switch from high to low beam automatically as soon as a built up area is detected.
For information on warning messages on the multi-function display:fPlease see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES” on page 129.
Information
fTo help make sure that nothing interferes with camera operation:Do not block the camera area A with objects (e.g. stickers).fThe camera A must always be kept free of dirt, ice and snow to ensure that it is fully functional.For car care instructions: Please see the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS” on page 231.
The driver remains responsible while driving, e.g. manually operating the high beam according to light, visibility and traffic conditions, regardless of High Beam Assistant. The system is no substitute for careful attention on the part of the driver.Manual intervention may be required in the following situations:– In unfavorable weather conditions, e.g. rain, snow, ice, heavy spray.– On roads where oncoming traffic is partly obscured, e.g. highways.– Where there are road users with poor lights, e.g. cyclists.– On tight bends, or on sharp humps or dips.– In poorly lit built up areas.– Where there are strong reflections, e.g. signs.– Where the windshield in the camera area is misted, dirty, icy or covered with stickers.fDrive with extreme care.fAlways pay attention to the traffic situation and the area around the vehicle.fChange to using the high beam manually according to light, visibility and traffic conditions.
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