2014 PORSCHE 911 TURBO ESP

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Overview of Warning and Information Messages
If a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner’s Manual. Warning messages are issued only if all measurement prerequisites are met. Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refueling.
Warning and information message categories
fVisit or consult an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
fVisit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity.
fVisit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity or remedy yourself.
Red System failure or warning
Yellowfault or system failure warning
WhiteInformation/message
Light in instrument panel
Warning and information message on the multi-function display Meaning/Action required
Oil press. too low Park vehiclesafely
Stop immediately in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving. Select “Oil measurement” on the multi-function display. Add engine oil if necessary.Do not continue driving if the warning message is displayed despite the oil level being correct.Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure measurement faultDriving permittedConsult a workshop
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature too high Reduce load Switch engine off and let it cool. Check oil level and, if necessary, add oil.
Oil temperature indicator faultConsult a workshopDriving permitted
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Oil level measurement faultConsult a workshopDriving permitted
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
No information about oil levelavailable at present
The oil level can be checked after waiting for approx. 1 minute with the vehicle parked on a level surface and the engine at operating temperature. If the rear luggage compartment lid is opened when the engine is cold (e.g. to top up engine oil), the oil level cannot be displayed for a certain time.
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Fault parking brake Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Electric parking brake inservice mode
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
flashes
Emergency braking Emergency braking function of the electric parking brake active.
PSM system error Park vehicle safely
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.Have the fault corrected immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
PSM failureConsult a workshopAdapted driving permitted
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
PSM off Porsche Stability Management was switched off.
PSM onPorsche Stability Management was switched on.
flashes
PSM in diagnosis Porsche Stability Management is in diagnostic test mode.
Spoiler loss Reducespeed
Driving stability is impaired. Reduce speed and adjust driving style. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Light in instrument panel
Warning and information message on the multi-function display Meaning/Action required
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Personal Settings 143
Driver's door memory buttons (comfort memory)
Storing personal settings
In conjunction with the fully-electric sports seat or the adaptive sports seat plus, a memory package is available. With the memory package, personal settings can be stored on the car key or on the memory buttons in the driver’s door.
Memory package
The memory package includes storage of ergonomic settings for – driver’s seat– electric steering column and– exterior mirrors as well as
comfort settings for – air conditioning– multi-function display and– Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Parts of the body may be pinched or crushed if the settings are activated in an uncontrolled manner.fAutomatic retrieval of the settings can be cancelled by pressing a memory button or any seat adjustment button.fDo not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Information
If the automatic storage function is activated on the multi-function display, the settings will be automatically stored on the car key when the vehicle is locked.
For information on switching the automatic storage function on and off: fPlease see the chapter “SWITCHING AUTO MEMORY ON AND OFF” on page 123.
Regardless of whether the automatic storage function is activated on the multi-function display, the settings can be stored on the car key (by pressing key button ) and the memory buttons 1 or 2 and retrieved from there.
Storing the settings on the car key
Ergonomic and comfort settings can be individually assigned to the car keys.
Information
Individual memory information can be stored on a total of 4 car keys. In the case of further car keys, the memory information from key 4 is adopted.
Automatic storage through locking of the vehicle.
This function must be activated on the multi- function display.fPlease see the chapter “SWITCHING AUTO MEMORY ON AND OFF” on page 123.– The settings are stored on the car key being used when the vehicle is locked.– On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, settings are stored by pressing the locking button on the door handle.
In what situation is it useful to activate the “Auto Memory” function?
Each driver uses his or her own key. When locking the vehicle, the last selected settings are stored on the key. When changing drivers, the personal settings can be retrieved via the respective keys.
Retrieving automatic settings for seats, mirrors and electric steering column
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Information
If the “ Auto Memory” function is activated, the settings stored manually on the key are overwritten each time the vehicle is locked.
Storage by pressing key button in the driver’s door
fThe ignition must be switched on.1. Press the SET button. The LED in the button lights up.2. Press key button within 10 seconds. 3. The ergonomic and comfort settings (key- specific) are stored. Storage is acknowledged acoustically and the LED in the SET button goes out.
In what situation is it useful to store the settings on key button ?
You would like to store/retrieve some of the settings when stationary or during driving and not only when locking/unlocking the vehicle. Ensure that the “ Auto Memory” function is deactivated. Otherwise, the settings will be overwritten when locking the vehicle.
Retrieving the settings from the car key
Ergonomic and comfort settings can be individually retrieved from the car key.
Automatic retrieval through unlocking of the vehicle
The settings are retrieved from the car key being used when the vehicle is unlocked and the driver's door is opened.
By pressing key button in the driver’s doorfPress and hold key button until all settings are retrievedorfWith the driver’s door open and the ignition switched off, briefly press key button . The settings are automatically retrieved.
Why do the settings on key button not correspond to the ones I have stored?
If the “ Auto Memory” function is activated in the multi-function display, all the ergonomic and comfort settings are stored on the key when locking the vehicle. Settings stored on key button are overwritten in the process.
Storing settings on buttons 1 and 2
Ergonomic settings can be individually assigned to buttons 1 and 2 in the driver’s door.fThe ignition must be switched on. 1. Press the SET button. The LED in the button lights up.2. Press button 1 or 2 or within 10 seconds. 3. The ergonomic settings are stored on the relevant button. Storage is acknowledged acoustically and the LED in the SET button goes out.
Retrieving settings with buttons 1 or 2
Retrieve ergonomic settings with buttons 1 or 2 in the driver's door.
fPress and hold button 1 or 2 until all settings are retrievedorfWith the driver’s door open and the ignition switched off, briefly press button 1 or 2. The settings are automatically retrieved or
Preventing automatic storage of settings on car key when locking
This function must be deactivated on the multi- function display.
For information on switching the automatic storage function on and off:fPlease see the chapter “SWITCHING AUTO MEMORY ON AND OFF” on page 123.
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Driving and Driving Safety 151
Auto Start Stop function display
If the engine was stopped automatically by the Auto Start Stop function, the indicator light on the multi-function display in the instrument panel will light up green.
If the Auto Stop function is not available or if no driver is detected in the vehicle after the engine has stopped automatically (driver’s seat belt not fastened or driver’s door open), the indicator light on the multi-function display in the instrument panel will light up yellow when the vehicle is stationary.
The Auto Start Stop system has detected that: – At least one precondition for stopping the engine automatically is not met.
or – There is at least one exception for the Auto Start Stop function.fPlease see the chapter “PRECONDITIONS FOR STOPPING THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY” on page 149.fPlease see the chapter “EXCEPTIONS FOR THE AUTO START STOP FUNCTION” on page 150.
Information
If the indicator light in the multi-function display continuously lights up yellow when the vehicle is stopped and if the engine does not stop regularly when the vehicle is stopped despite the fact that the preconditions for stopping the engine automatically are met, have the Auto Start Stop system checked the next time you visit the workshop.
Fault reporting
If there is a fault, the warning message “ Start/ Stop operation deactivated ” will appear on the multi-function display in the instrument panel.fHave the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Electric Parking Brake
The electric parking brake acts on the rear wheels and serves to secure the vehicle while parked.
Applying the parking brake
fPress switch .The brake warning light on the instrument panel lights up.
For information on indicator lights and warning lights on the instrument panel: fPlease see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL USA MODELS” on page 90.
Automatic engine stop and restart readiness
No engine stop or restart readiness
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In heavy rain, while driving through water or after leaving a car wash, the braking action may be delayed and increased pressure may be required.fFor this reason, keep further back from the vehicle in front and “dry” the brakes by applying them at intervals. Make sure that the traffic behind you is not affected.
After a long drive over salted or gritted roads, a coating may form on the brake disks and pads that significantly reduces friction and therefore also braking effect.fEven though the brake disks consist of alloyed gray cast iron, they will unavoidably start to corrode if your vehicle is parked for an extended period. The brakes will tend to “rub” as a result.The nature, extent and effects of corrosion depend on the amount of time the vehicle was parked, whether road salt or grit was spread and whether grease-dissolving agents were used in car washes (not on vehicles with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake).To prevent corrosion of the brake disks, “brake them dry” before parking the vehicle (not on vehicles with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake).If braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we recommend that you have the brake system checked by experts at an authorized Porsche dealer.
fTo relieve the brake system on downhill stretches, change down to a lower gear in good time (engine braking).If engine braking is insufficient on steep stretches, operate the footbrake at intervals. Avoid continuous braking as it overheats the brakes and reduces the braking effect.
For information on brake fluid and checking the brake fluid level:fPlease see the chapter “BRAKE FLUID” on page 243.
New brake pads or linings
New brake pads 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 applies whenever the brake pads and/or brake disks are replaced.
A - Switch cruise control on/off 1 - Set/increase desired speed 2 - Reduce desired speed 3 - Interrupt (OFF) 4 - Return to set speed (RESUME)
Cruise Control
Cruise control maintains any selected speed between approx. 20–150 mph (30–240 km/h) without you having to use the accelerator.Cruise control is operated using the control stalk at the bottom left of the steering wheel.Downshifts are carried out to help maintain the pre-selected speed (especially when driving downhill).
Wet Brakes
Reduced Braking Efficiency
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156 Driving and Driving Safety
If the current traffic situation does not allow you to drive safely at a constant speed and with sufficient distance to the vehicle in front, using the cruise control can cause accidents.fDo not use the cruise control in heavy traffic, in city traffic, on twisting roads or under unfavorable road conditions (e.g. wintry or wet conditions, varying road surfaces).fObserve all local and national speed limits.fDo not reach through the steering-wheel spokes while driving.
Switching cruise control readiness on
fPress button A on the control stalk.
Maintaining and storing speed
1.Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal.2. Push the control stalk on the steering wheel forward (position 1). The current driving speed is now stored as the desired speed, which will be maintained automatically.
Accelerating (e.g. to overtake)
Variant 1
fIncrease the speed as usual with the accelerator pedal.When you ease off the accelerator, the previously stored value is set again.
Variant 2
fPush the control stalk on the steering wheel forward (position 1). The desired speed is increased in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h).orPress the control stalk on the steering wheel forward and keep it pressed (position 1). The desired speed is increased in steps of 5 mph (10 km/h).
The new desired speed is displayed on the multi- function display in the instrument panel.
Decelerating
fBriefly pull the control stalk on the steering wheel towards the steering wheel (position 2). The desired speed is decreased in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h).orPull the control stalk on the steering wheel towards the steering wheel and keep it pulled (position 2). The desired speed is decreased in steps of 5 mph (10 km/h).
The new desired speed is displayed on the multi- function display in the instrument panel.
Downshifts are carried out to help maintain the pre-selected speed (especially when driving downhill).
Interrupting cruise control operation – OFF
The speed driven before the interruption remains stored in the memory and can be reactivated by pressing the control stalk.fPlease see the chapter “RESUMING THE STORED SPEED – RESUME” on page 157.fPress the control stalk down (position 3). orOperate brake pedal or move PDK selector lever to N position.
Cruise control operation is interrupted automatically:
– If the set vehicle speed is exceeded by more than approx. 16 mph (25 km/h) for longer than 20 seconds.– If Porsche Stability Management (PSM) intervenes for longer than 0.5 seconds.
Misuse of Cruise Control
Cruise control readiness
The grey symbol on the multi-function display in the instrument panel indicates readiness.
Desired speed
The desired speed that was stored is displayed under the cruise control symbol, which has now turned orange.
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Information
The distance depends on the driving speed. The slower the vehicle is traveling, the shorter the distance and the faster the vehicle is traveling, the longer the distance.
Increasing the desired distance
fPress the rocker switch Z upwards. The desired distance is increased.More orange segments are shown in the desired distance display A.
Reducing the desired distance
fPress the rocker switch Z downwards. The desired distance is reduced.Fewer orange segments are shown in the desired distance display A.
Display showing distance from vehicle in front
If a vehicle is detected in front, the vehicle symbol C appears on the multi-function display and in the status display B. The grey area D shows the current distance from the vehicle in front.
Possible distance settingsAutomatic braking to a standstill
If the vehicle in front stops, your vehicle will slow down and come to a stop within the control limits of the system if adaptive cruise control is active.The indicator light lights up on the instrument panel.The vehicle is actively held at a stop.
For information on the HOLD function:fPlease see the chapter “HOLD FUNCTION: DRIVE-OFF ASSISTANT, STANDSTILL MANAGEMENT” on page 184.
Information
– Depending on the traffic flow, e.g. slow moving traffic, stopping is initiated by a slow crawling phase, which brings the vehicle to a standstill.– When adaptive cruise control is operating normally or when the HOLD function is active, the brake pedal may feel different and you may hear hydraulic noises.This behavior is normal for the system. It is not a fault.
Suitable for speedy driving in lines of traffic. The time gap is 1 second. This corresponds to approx. 36 yd. (33 meters) at a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h).
Suitable for steady driving in lines of traffic. The time gap is 1.3 seconds. This corresponds to approx. 47 yd. (43 meters) at a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h).
Preset distance Corresponds to the general recommendation of the road traffic safety regulation (“two seconds time headway”). The time gap is 1.8 seconds. This corresponds to approx. 66 yd. (60 meters) at a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h).
Suitable for driving on country roads. The time gap is 2.3 seconds. This corresponds to approx. 63 yd. (58 meters) at a speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
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