2014 PORSCHE 911 TURBO Owners Manual

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Child Restraint Anchorages
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adults safety belts or harnesses.fDo not misuse the child restraint anchorages.Only attach one child seat tether per anchorage.fThey are not designed to withstand loads imposed by adults.
fPlease see the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR” on page 45.
If your child restraint seat or seats require the use of a tether strap, you will want to use the anchor points provided behind the rear seat backrests.To ensure proper installation, see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Installing a LATCH child seat system
fAlways observe the separate installation instructions for your child seat.1. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as outlined in the operating manual for the child seat.2. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening points are engaged correctly.
3. If the child restraint seat or seats require the use of a tether strap, attach the tether strap B to the anchor point behind the rear seat backrests and pull it tight.
Misuse of Child seat Restraint Anchorages
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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.
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Exterior Mirrors
The convex mirror on the passenger’s side and the aspherical mirror on the driver’s side provide a larger field of view.
Vehicles or objects appear smaller in convex mirrors and further away than they are in reality.fBear this distortion in mind when estimating the distance of vehicles behind you and when reversing into a parking space.fAlso make use of the interior mirror for judging distance.
Risk of damage to the exterior mirrors when washing the vehicle in a car wash.fFold in exterior mirrors before using the car wash.
A - Exterior mirror selection – driver’s side B - Exterior mirror selection – passenger's side C - Adjusting exterior mirrors D - Folding in exterior mirrors electrically (where equipped)
Adjusting exterior mirrors
The electrical exterior mirror adjuster is ready for operation:– With ignition switched on.– After the ignition is switched off and before the driver’s or passenger’s door is first opened, but for a maximum of 10 minutes.
1. Press selection button A for the driver’s side and selection button B for the passenger’s side.The indicator light on the pressed button lights up.2. Move the exterior mirrors to the correct position by pressing the adjustment button C.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fAdjust the mirror by pressing on the mirror face.
Folding in exterior mirrors manually
fSwivel the mirror housing inwards by hand as far as it will go.
Folding out exterior mirrors manually
fSwivel the mirror housing outwards by hand as far as it will go.
Judging Distance in Convex Side Mirror
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Folding exterior mirrors in and out electrically
fPress button D. Both exterior mirrors fold in and out automatically.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fFold mirror in or out manually.
Information
At speeds greater than approx. 30 mph (50 km/h), the exterior mirrors can no longer be folded in.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out automatically
The exterior mirrors are folded in automatically after the vehicle is locked.
Prerequisite: – The function is activated on the multi-function display.
Folding exterior mirrors out automatically
fSwitch on ignition. The exterior mirrors fold out.
Information
The exterior mirrors do not fold out automatically after the ignition is switched on if they were folded in manually using the button D.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fFold the mirror outwards by hand as far as it will go.
Storing exterior mirror settings
On vehicles with memory, individual exterior mirror settings can be stored on the person buttons on the driver’s side and on the car key.
For further information on retrieving and storing vehicle settings:fPLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “COMFORT ENTRY FUNCTION” on page 34.
Exterior mirror heating
The exterior mirror heating is activated automatically when the heated rear window is switched on while the engine is running.
For information on switching on the heated rear window:fPlease see the chapter “HEATED REAR WINDOW/ EXTERIOR MIRROR HEATING” on page 60.
If the charging condition of the battery is critical, the exterior mirror heating function is restricted initially and then switched off.
Swivelling down mirror glass as parking aid
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror on the passenger’s side swivels down slightly to show the curb area.fPlease see the chapter “SWIVELLING DOWN MIRROR GLASS AS PARKING AID” on page 210.
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior and
Exterior Mirrors
The interior mirror’s reflection is undistorted.
Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior mirror measure the incident light. The mirror automatically changes to anti-dazzle position or reverts to its normal state, depending on the light intensity.
Information
The incident light within the detection area of light sensor C must not be restricted (e.g. by stickers on the rear window).
Switching off automatic anti-dazzle function
fPress button B. The indicator light A goes out.
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Information
The anti-dazzle function switches off automatically if:– Reverse gear is engaged or– Interior lighting is switched on.
Switching on automatic anti-dazzle function
fPress button B. The indicator light A lights up.
Electrolyte fluid may escape from broken mirror glass. This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse it off immediately with clean water.Seek medical attention if necessary.
Risk of damage to paintwork, leather, plastic parts and clothing.
Electrolyte fluid can be removed only while it is still wet.fClean the affected parts with water.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror
The exterior mirrors change to anti-dazzle position automatically in synchronization with the interior mirror.
Steering Wheel Heating
The steering wheel heating can be switched on and off using the button on the rear of the steering wheel when the ignition is switched on.
Switching steering wheel heating on/off
fPress button.The message “ Steering wheel heating switched on ” or “Steering wheel heating switched off ” appears on the multi-function display for 2 seconds.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted electrically in four directions depending on the vehicle equipment.
The steering wheel may move further than desired if you attempt to adjust it when driving.You may lose control of the vehicle.fDo not adjust the steering wheel when driving.
If persons or animals are in the movement range of the steering wheel during adjustment or if the person buttons are pressed unintentionally when the vehicle is at a standstill, parts of the body could get trapped or crushed.fDo not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Electrolyte fluid may escape if the mirror glass is broken
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Steering Wheel Adjustment While Driving
Memory Steering Wheel Movement
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Adjusting steering wheel
fMove the control switch under the steering column in the relevant direction until the desired setting is reached.
The steering wheel setting is stored in the vehicle settings.
For further information on storing and retrieving the steering wheel setting:fPLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “COMFORT ENTRY FUNCTION” on page 34.
Multi-function Steering Wheel
You may be distracted from paying attention to the road if you set or operate the multi-function display, radio, navigation system, telephone or other equipment when driving. You may lose control of the vehicle.fOperate the equipment when driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only when the vehicle is stationary.
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you can use the function keys of the multi-function steering wheel to operate the following Porsche communication systems:– Telephone– PCM– CDR-31– Multi-function display in the instrument panel
Readiness of the multi-functional steering wheel for operation
– With ignition switched on.fPlease observe the operating instructions supplied for the Porsche communication systems before operating the function buttons.
Information
The Porsche communication systems cannot be switched on and off using the multi-function steering wheel.
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Function buttons on the multi-function steering wheel
Information
The rotary buttons at the top left and right of the steering wheel can also be pressed.
Sun Visors
fSwivel the sun visor down to prevent dazzle from the front.fIf you are dazzled from the side, unclip the sun visor from the inner bracket and swivel it round so that it is in front of the door window.
Vanity Mirror
The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is closed with a cover. The vanity mirror illumination is switched on automatically when the cover is opened.
The mirror glass may break in the event of an accident and may enter the passenger compartment if the cover is open.fKeep the cover closed when driving.
Risk of damage to the vanity mirror cover.fDo not force the cover beyond its end position.fKeep the cover closed when closing the convertible top.
Turn volume control Upwards – increase volume.Downwards – decrease volume.Press volume controlSwitch volume/mute on and off.
Turn rotary knob Select/highlight the main menu or menu item in the multi-function display. To do this, turn the rotary knob upwards or downwards.Press rotary knobGo to submenu or activate selected function.
Press diamond button Call up the stored function.The button can be assigned the desired function in the multi-function display on the instrument panel.
Press Back button Return to the menu.
Press Handset Pickup button Accept a telephone call.
Press Handset Hangup button End or refuse a telephone call.
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Air Conditioning
Automatically Controlled 2-zone Air Conditioning ................................................. 55Air Vents ...................................................... 59Heated Rear Window/Exterior Mirror Heating .. 60
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