Porsche 911 2003 User Manual

PCJ~SCHE

911 Gl3

Owner's Manual

WKD 996 321

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2/03

Dear Owner,

We would like to thank you for your purchase of a Porsche Sports car.

Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a mo- torist of a special breed, and you are probably no novice when it comes to automobiles.

Remember however, as with any vehicle, you should take time to familiarize yourself with your Porsche and its performance characteristics. Al- ways drive within your own unique capabilities as a driver and your level of experience with your Porsche. Ensure that anyone else driving your Porsche does the same. To prevent or minimize injury, always use your safety belts. Never con- sume alcohol or drugs before or during the oper- ation of your vehicle.

This Owner's Manual contains a host of useful in- formation. Please take the time to read this manu- al before you drive your new Porsche. Become fa-

miliar with the operation of your Porsche car for

maximum safety and operating pleasure. The bet- ter you know your Porsche, the more pleasure you will experience driving your new car. Always keep your Owner's Manual in the car, and

give it to the new owner if you ever sell your

Porsche.

A separate Maintenance Booklet

explains how you can keep your Porsche intop driving condition by having it serviced regularly.

A separate Warranty and Customer Informa- tion Booklet

contains detailed information about

the warranties covering your Porsche.

For U.S. only:

If you believe that your vehicle has a fault which could cause a crash, injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche Cars N.AJ

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety prob- lem exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a re- call and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can- not become involved in individual problems be- tween you and your dealer, or Porsche Cars N.A..

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-(800)-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain oth- er information about motor vehicle safety from the

Hotline.

Your car has thousands of parts and components which have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Porsche's high standards of en- gineering quality and safety.

Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or

interfere with those safety features built into

the vehicle.

Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe man-

ner obeying the local laws and in the light of driv- ing conditions faced by you, and in accordance with the instructions provided in this Owner's Man- ual.

Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring those laws and driving conditions, or by ignoring the instructions in this manual. Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can lead to accidents and severe or fatal personal injuries.

Regularly check your vehicle for signs of damage. Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers or underside

panels affect the driving behavior and

therefore must be replaced immediately.

Your car may have all or some of the components described in this manual. Should you have difficulty understanding any of the explanations of features or equipment installed in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also check with your dealer on other available op- tions or equipment.

Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the driver's side of the vehicle, and right as the pas- senger's side of the vehicle.

Text, illustrations and specifications inthis manual are based on the information available at the time of printing.

It has always been Porsche's policy to continuous- ly improve its products. Porsche, therefore, re- serves the right to make changes in design and specification, and to make additions or improvements in its product without incurring any

obligation to Install them on products previously

manufactured.

We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable

driving in your Porsche.

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For your own protection and longer .service life of your car, please heed all operating instructions and special warnings. These special warnings use the safety alert symbol, followed by the words

Danger, Warning and Caution.

These special warnings contain important messages regarding your safety and/or the potential for damage to your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in seri- ous mechanical failure or even physical injury.

Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could create dangerous conditions or defeat safety engineering features built into your car.

Do not misuseyour Porsche. Use it safely, and consistently Withthe law, according to the driv- ing conditions, and the instructions in this man- ual.

Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could cause accidents and severe or fatal personal

injuries.

Note to owners

In Canada, this manual is also available in French. To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:

Note aux proprietaires

Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de ce Manuel en franaais aupras du concessionaire ou du:

Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE

5045 Orbitor Drive Building #11, Suite 302 Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 4Y4

Telephone number for customer assistance:

1-800-PORSCHE/ Option 3

Fuel Quality

Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using

unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).

Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle. Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate

properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least since the engine's "Electronic Oktane™ knock control" will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.

Fuels containing alcohol and ether

Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels during certain portions of the year. Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols (such as methanol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE).

Under normal conditions, the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability.

You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche, provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met. We recommend, however, to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle:

- Deterioration of driveability and performance.

- Substantially reduced fuel economy.

- Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially at high altitude or at high temperature.

- Engine malfunction or stalling.

Fuels containing MMT

Some North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be negatively affected. The check engine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT.

95 RON (90 CLC or AKI).

TIre Pressures for Cold TIres

Summer tires and snow tires

Front

Rear

These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires. For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires, Wheels sections of this manual and follow the recommendations contained therein.

32 psi (2.2 bar) overpressure

39 psi (2.7 bar) overpressure

Porsche and the Environment

Environmental guidelines

We develop and produce exclusive sports cars with advanced environmental and safety technolo- gy and a great ability to fascinate.

Our environmental policy is based on the

following principles:

- The maximum possible use of environmental and safety technology that is economically JUs- tifiable.

- Economical usage of energy and resources.

- Involvement of our business partners and con- tractors in our efforts to protect the environ- ment.

- Open dialogue with all social groups.

California Proposition 65 Warning

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Warning!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer- tain vehicle components contain or emit chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause can- cer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Inaddition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and

certain products of component wear contain or

emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm.

Production

The manufacture of Porsche vehicles in a factory adjacent to a residential area requires more than mere compliance with all laws and regulations.

Whether in production or repair, Porsche always relies on environmentally friendly technology. An example of this is the water-based paint used

in our painting installation.

Water-base paints and new painting methods re-

duce solvent emissions by 70 per cent.

And the water used inthe painting installation is re-

circulated. Waste water leaves the Porsche facto- ry only after being appropriately treated.

A waste-management system has been intro- duced to reduce the amount of waste while simul- taneously increasing the recycling rate.

Environmentally friendly vehicles

Modern environmental technology ensures com- pliance with all emission laws applicable world- wide.

These have the following advantages:

- Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic converters ensures low emissions, even in short-trip operation.

- Reliable operation and good emission control over a long useful life.

Please refer to the chapter "FUEL ECONOMY" on page 120.

Recycling - for a Porsche, this is virtually an academic question

More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are still running.

Just in case recycling is ever necessary, we take the following precautionary measures:

- Identification of all materials.

- Use of recyclable materials.

- Reusable components designed for simple removal.

- These reasons result in a further increase in the recycling rate which is currently 80 per cent.

Emission control is built in

Innovative engine technology combines high en- gine performance and environmental compati- bility.

The engine diagnosis system electronically moni- tors the components and systems that affect ex- haust gases.

This continuous monitoring and fault storage en- ables swift, reliable diagnosis and fault detection.

Any fault messages are indicated to the driver by the "Check Engine" warning light and the on-board computer.

Please refer to the chapter "WARNINGSIN THE INSTRUMENTPANEL AND IN THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER"on page 75.

Safety notes!

Motor racing is a term we associate with fascina- tion and emotion. On the one hand.

On the other hand, there's the technology that makes this fascination possible.

Your new 911 GT3 has been developed with expe-

rience gained from the development and use of countless GT vehicles, and has been equipped with technical preconditions that facilitate use

away from public roads in motor racing. Depending on use, it can be possible or necessary

to adapt the vehicle to the respective conditions.

Inthe case, it must always be taken into account that a modern high-performance sports car repre- sents a complex system with individual compo-

nents that are carefully adjusted to work together perfectly.

Interfering in this system is only an option if it can be guaranteed that all of the components will con- tinue to work together in a manner adjusted to the actual conditions of use. Well-founded 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 sub- jects allvehicle components to considerably more wear than normal use, making professional in-

spection and maintenance after each use a vital

preconditon for functioning and safety.

Please use only Original Porsche Parts for your

car. These parts are available from your autho-

rized Porsche dealer, which is conversant with the

range of approved parts and will be pleased to ad-

vise you further.

Porsche accepts responsibility, in accordance

with its legal obligations, for Genuine Porsche

Parts and for parts and accessories which it has approved for your car. However, the use of other parts or accessories which are neither Genuine Porsche Parts nor approved by Porsche may ad- versely 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 recognised 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 everyone.

In addition, 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.

Technical modifications

Modifications may be carried out on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche.This ensures that your Porsche will remain reliable and safe to drive and that it will not be damaged as a result of the' modifications.Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.

Coverings

~ Do not affix any coverings (e.g. films or "stone

guards") in the area of the headlights and air intakes.

Damage due to excessive temperatures and abrasion could result.

Motor racing

For reasons of safety, the braking system, steer-

ing, running gear, wheels and tires of your car should be checked after every race. On public highways, the running gear and rear spoiler must be in the standard position.

Power transmission

The differential lock, which was designed for use in motor sport, may make a slight noise when maneuvering and on tight corners.

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake IPCCB)

The high-performance brake system is designed for optimal braking effect at all speeds and tem- peratures. Certain speeds, braking forces and am- bient conditions (such as temperature and humid- ity) therefore might cause brake noises.

Wear on the different components and braking system, such as brake pads or brake discs, depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and the conditions of use and therefore cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road.

The values communicated by Porsche are based

on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear in- creases considerably when the vehicle is driven on race tracks or through an aggressive driving style.

Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer about the current guidelinesineffect before such use of your vehicle.

Aerodynamic components

To benefit from the high driving performance with- out impairing the driving safety or the service life of the vehicle components, certain vehicle parts must be always fully operational while driving.

Regularly check your vehicle for signs of dam- age. Damaged, worn or missing aerodynamic com- ponents such as spoilers or underside panels affect driving behaviour and must therefore be replaced immediately.

To optimise the cooling of the PCCS brake discs, large air brake spoilers are fitted to the front and

rear running gear control arms. If these air-brake spoilers are not fitted and there

is a high thermal demand on the braking system,

the service life of the PCCS brake discs could be

reduced.

The aerodynamic stability of the vehicle is influ-

enced considerably at high speeds by the front lip. Dueto the small ground clearance required for the

optimisation of the driving behaviour, the front lip and the air-brake spoilers have to be placed in ex- posed positions to fulfil their function. They can be damaged, for example by ground or curbstone contact.

Ground clearance

Please bearinmind the limited ground clearance of your car on uneven surfaces, when parking (curbs), on ramps, lifting platforms, etc.

Seating

Your car has two seats. The area behind the seats is not intended for pas-

sengers.

Danger!

Severe personal injury or death can result in the event of an accident.

Never allow anyone to sit in the area behind the seats.

Setting and operating vehicle

components when driving

Warning!

There is a danger of accident if you set or op- erate the on-board computer, radio, naviga- tion system, telephone or other equipment when driving. This could distract you from the traffic and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

t> Operate the components while driving only if

the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.

Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.

Portable Fuel Containers

Danger!

Portable fuel containers, full or partially

empty, may leak, causing an explosion, or

result in fire in case of an accident.

t> Never carry additional fuel in portable contain-

ers in your vehicle.

Engine Exhaust

Danger!

Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled. Engine exhaust fumes have many compo- nents which you can smell. They also contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-

ness and even death if inhaled.

t> Never start or let the engine run in an en-

closed, unventilated area. It is not recommended to sit inyour car for pro- longed periods with the engine on and the car not moving.

Controls, Instruments

13 - 110

Maintenance, Car Care

Practical Tips, Emergency Service

Vehicle Identification, Technical Data

Index

112 - 138 140 - 178 180 - 189 190 - 194

Controls, Instruments

Before driving off.. 14 Break in hints for the first 1,000 miles/1,600 kilometers 16 Keys 19 Security Wheel Bolts 19 Doors 21 Central Locking 22 Alarm System, Infrared Passenger Compartment Monitoring 24 Power Windows 26 Inside mirror 28

Rear View Mirrors 28 Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating 29 Seat Adjustment 30 Steering Wheel Adjustment.. 31 Safety Belts 32 Child Restraint Anchorages 35 Child Restraint Systems 36

Airbag Systems 38

Clutch Pedal 40 Parking Brake 40 Brakes 41 ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) 44

Interior lights 46 Footwell Lights 47 Operation, Instruments 48 Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering Lock 50 Starting Procedures 52 Stopping Engine 53

Instrument Panel USA Models 54 Instrument Panel Canada Models 56 Voltmeter 58 Automatic Speed Control 58 Instrument Illumination 59 Trip Odometer 59 Speedometer 60 Changing over between Miles / Kilometers 60 Tachometer 61 Turn Signal Indicator Light 61

High Beam 61 Cooling System 62 Fuel 63

C~k ~

Engine Oil Pressure 65 Check Engine

Warning Light 66

On-Board Computer (BC) 67

Warnings in the Instrument Panel and in the On-

Board Computer 75 Emergency Flasher Switch 81 Light Switch 82 Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment 82 Turn Signal /

Headlight Dimmer / Flasher Lever 83 Windshield Wiper /Washer Lever 84 Automatic Speed Control 86

Heating and Ventilation 88 Automatic Air Conditioning 90

Central and Side Vents 93

Fresh-air Intake 93

Ashtray 94 Cigarette Lighter 94 Cupholder 95 Storage in the Passenger Compartment 96 Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine Compartment Lid 98 Luggage Compartment.. 100 Trunk Entrapment 101 Sun Visors 103 Spoiler, Side Member Panels 104 Car Audio Operation/Tips 105 Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms 107

Roof Transport System 108 Gearshifting 109

Controls, Instruments

Dear Porsche Owner

A lot has gone into the manufacture of your

Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid quality control and demanding inspections. These engineering and safety features will be enhanced by you...

the safe driver...

- who knows his car and all controls,

- who maintains the vehicle properly,

- who uses driving skills wisely and always

drives within her/his own capabilities and the level of familiarity with the vehicle.

You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to perform most of the checks listed on the following pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed by your authorized Porsche dealer.

Before driving off...

Check the following items first

Turn the engine off before you attempt any checks or repairs on the vehicle.

Be sure the tires are inflated correctly. Check tires for damage and tire wear.

See that wheel bolts are properly tightened and not loose or missing.

Check engine oil level, add if necessary. Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with every fuel filling.

Check all fluid levels such as windshield washer and brake fluid levels.

Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and cranks the engine properly.

Check all doors and lids for proper operation and latch them properly.

Check, and if necessary replace worn or cracked wiper blades.

See that all windows are clear and unob- structed.

Check air intake slots and area between lug- gage compartment lid and windshield are free of snow and ice, so the heater and the wind- shield wipers work properly.

If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check child seat/child seat restraint system to en- sure that restraints are properly adjusted.

Check all exterior and interior lights for opera- tion and that the lenses are clean.

Check the headlights for proper aim, and if necessary, have them adjusted.

Check under the vehicle for leaks.

Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.

Emergency equipment

It is good practice to carry emergency equipment in your vehicle. Some of the items you should have are:

window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of

sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first- aid kit, etc.

Controls, Instruments

In the driver's seat...

Check operation of the horn.

Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and controls. To reduce the possibility of injury from the airbag deployment, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full vehicle control.

Adjustthe inside and outside rear view mirrors.

Buckle your safety belts.

Check operation of the foot and parking brake.

Check all warning and indicator lights with ignition on and engine not running.

Start engine and check all warning displays for warning symbols.

Never leave an idling car unattended.

Lock doors from inside, especially with chil- dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening of doors from inside or outside.

Drive with doors locked.

On the road...

Never drive after you have consumed alcohol or drugs.

Always have your safety belt fastened.

Always drive defensively. Expect the unexpected.

Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.

Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving conditions warrant it.

Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle

in front of you, depending on traffic, road and

weather conditions.

Reduce speed at night and during inclement

weather.

Driving in wet weather requires caution and re- duced speeds, particularly on roads with standing water, as the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro- planing of the tires.

Always observe speed limits and obey road

signs and traffic laws.

When tired, get well off the road, stop and take

a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve- hicle with engine idling. Please observe the chapter "ENGINE EX- HAUST" on Page 10.

When parked, always set the parking brake. Move the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear. On hills also turn the front wheels toward the

curb.

When emergency repairs become necessary,

move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the emergency flasher and use other warning de- vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex- haust system may come in contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma- terial.

Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked

with every fuel filling.

Controls, Instruments

Break in hints for the first

1,000 miles/l,600 kilometers

The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-

mum performance from your new Porsche.

Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac- turing methods, it cannot be completely avoided that the moving parts have to wear in with each

other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first

1,000 milesj1,600 km.

Therefore:

Preferably take longer trips.

Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance driving whenever possible.

Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.

Do not exceed maximum engine speed of 4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).

Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in Neutral or in gear.

Do not let the engine labor, especially when driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in time (use the most favorable rpm range).

Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.

Do not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools, etc. during the first 1,000 milesj1,600 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 discs

New 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 com-

pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.

This also applies whenever the brake pads and

brake discs are replaced.

New tires

New tires do not have maximum traction. They

tend to be slippery.

Break in new tires by driving at moderate speeds during the first 60 to 120 milesj1 00 to

200 km. Longer braking distances must be an-

ticipated.

Engine oil consumption

During the break-in period oil consumption may be higher than normal.

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 con- ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi- dation of the lubricant.

Make a habit of checking engine oil with every

fuel filling, add if necessary.

Controls, Instruments

1 Inner door handle 2 Door mirror control 3 Light switch 4 Ignition/starter switch with steering lock 5Turn signal/headlight dimmer,

flasher lever 6 Emergency flasher switch 7 Horn 8 Glove compartment 9 Parking brake

10 Diagnostic socket 11 Operating lever for on-board computer 12 Luggage compartment lid release 13 Seat adjustment 14 Steering-wheel adjustment 15 Engine compartment lid release

Controls, Instruments

Never invite car theft!

An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock invites car theft.

A steering wheel lock and a dard equipment in your Porsche. The gong alarm will sound if you open the driver's door while the key is still in the ignition lock. It is

your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition

lock and to lock the doors.

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Warning!

Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle may result in serious personal injury and property damage. Never leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition lock, especially if children and/or pets are left unattended in the vehi- cle. They can operate power windows and other controls. If the engine is left running,

they may accidentally engage the shift lever.

Always remove the ignition key.

Always set the parking brake.

Lock the doors with the key or with the remote control.

gong alarm

are stan-

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Warning!

Risk of a serious accident. The steering column

will lock

when you re- move the key while you are driving or as the car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to steer the car.

Never remove the key from the steering lock

while you are driving.

To protect your vehicle and your possessions from theft, you should always proceed as follows when leaving your vehicle:

Close windows.

Remove ignition key.

Engage steering lock.

Lock storage tray between the seats and glove

compartment.

Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, tele- phone, house keys) from the car.

Lock doors.

Controls, Instruments

Keys

Please observe the chapter "ALARM SYSTEM, INFRAREDPASSENGER COMPARTMENT MON- ITORING" on Page 24.

Please observe the chapter "CENTRAL LOCK- ING" on Page 22.

Two main keys and one spare key are supplied with your Porsche. These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle.

Be careful with your car keys: do not part with them except under exceptional circumstanc-

es.

To avoid battery run-down, always remove the ignition key from the ignition lock.

Replacement keys

Replacement car keys can be obtained only from your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can sometimes be very time-consuming. You should therefore always keep the spare key on your person. Keep it in a safe place (e.g. wallet), but under no circumstances in or on the vehicle.

The key codes of new keys have to be "reported" to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche dealer.

The key grip of the spare key can be exchanged for a main-key grip.

Disabling key codes

If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by an authorized Porsche dealer. All the remaining car keys are required for this pur- pose. Disabling the code ensures that the car can be

started

only using authorized keys.

Note

Please note that the other locks can still be

opened with the disabled key.

Immobilizer

There is a transponder (an electronic component) in the key grip, containing a stored code. When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock checks the code. The immobilizer can be deactivated and the en- gine started only using an authorized ignition key.

Note

If the ignition is left on for more than two minutes without starting the engine, the immobilizer is re- activated.

Ifthis happens, the ignition key must be turned back to the "0" position before the engine can be started.

The immobilizer is automatically activated when the ignition key is withdrawn.

Security Wheel Bolts

If wheels have to be removed during a work- shop visit, do not forget to hand over the sock- et for the security wheel bolts along with the car key.

Controls, Instruments

A -

Main key

Centra/locking button

2 -

Luggage compartment lid button

3 -

Light-emitting diode

B -

Spare key

Key with Radio Remote Control

Unlocking luggage compartment lid

Press button 2 for approx. two seconds.

If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked simulta- neously with the luggage compartment. The vehicle will be locked again approx. 15 seconds after the luggage compartment is closed if none of the doors was opened.

Note

Your authorized Porsche dealer can program fur- ther types of unlocking.

Type 1

The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to suit your individual requirements: 4 - 120 seconds.

Type 2

The doors stay locked when the luggage compart- ment is unlocked.

The remote-control standby function switches off after 5 days

If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the re- mote control within five days, the remote control standby function is switched off (to prevent dis- charging of the vehicle battery).

1. In

this case, unlock the driver's door with the key at the door lock. Leave the door closed in order to prevent the alarm system from being triggered.

2. Press button 1 on the remote control. The remote control is now activated again.

Operating

central locking

and

alarm system

Press button 1. Please observe the appropriate chapters of this Manual.

Controls, Instruments

Doors

If the door windows are closed, they will be auto- matically opened by a few millimeters when the doors are opened and, when the doors are closed, they will be closed again. This makes it easier to open and close the doors and protects the seals. Therefore, you should pull the door handle slowly

so that the door window can be lowered before

the door is opened.

Opening unlocked doors from outside

~ Slowly pull door handle

Opening unlocked doors from inside

~ Slowly pull door handle

Opening locked doors from inside

~ Slowly pull door handle B twice.

Please observe the chapter "LOCKINGCONDI-

TIONS" on Page 22.

Door storage tray

Always keep the door storage tray C closed, so that the side airbag is not obstructed inthe event

of an accident.

Controls, Instruments

Central Locking

USA:

Canada:

This device complies with: Part 15 of the FCC Rules RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:

- It may not cause harmful interference, and

- it must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi- cations to this equipment.

Such modification could void the user's authority

to operate the equipment. ~ Please observe the chapter "LOAD SWITCH-

OFFAFTERTWO HOURSOR FIVEDAYS" on Page 152.

~ Please observe the chapter "POWERWIN-

DOWS"on Page 26.

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Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally unlocked or locked with the remote control.

The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver's door is not completely closed.

A short

signal from the alarm horn

your attention to the fact that the following components are not completely closed when you try to lock the vehicle:

- Passenger's door

- Luggage compartment lid

- Engine compartment lid Storage tray Glove compartment

Note

Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door lock and opening the door may activate the alarm system within 10 seconds.

will draw

Automatic relocking

If the car is unlocked by remote control and none of the car doors is opened within approx. 60 seconds, automatic relocking takes place. This relocking time can be adapted to your individ-

ual requirements (4 - 120 seconds) by an autho-

rized Porsche dealer.

Locking conditions

~ Lock car

The doors cannot be opened from the outside. Alarm system and infrared passenger com-

partment monitoring are switched on.

If a person or animal remains in the vehicle:

~ Quickly lock car

The doors cannot be opened from the outside. The infrared passenger compartment monitor-

ing is switched off.

Unlocking the door with the inner door handle

Any person remaining in the locked car can open the door with the inner door handle:

1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door lock.

2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.

Note

~ Inform any person remaining in the car that the

alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened.

once.

twice.

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Emergency operation - opening

Unlock the driver's door with the key at the door lock. Openthe door and switch the ignition on within 10 seconds in order to prevent the alarm sys-

tem from being triggered.

Emergency operation - closing

Quickly turn the key in the driver's door lock to the lock position

three times

in succession. If there is a defect in the central locking sys- tem, all functioning elements of the central locking system will be locked. The alarm system is switched on. The infrared passenger compartment monitor-

ing system is switched off.

The fault should be remedied immediately at an

authorized Porsche dealer.

Indication by emergency flasher and alarm horn

If the

remote control

locking, a response is provided by the emergency flasher:

- Unlocking - single flash.

- Locking - double flash.

- Locking twice - continuous illumination for ap- prox. 2 seconds and short alarm-horn signal.

is used for unlocking or

~ Central locking

switch

The central locking switch on the dashboard lets you lock and unlock both doors electrically.

Note

If the doors are locked with the key or remote con- trol, they can not be opened by pressing the cen- trallocking switch.

Locking

Press the rocker-switch symbol. Indicator light lights up if ignition is on.

Unlocking

Press the rocker-switch indicator light. Indicator light goes out.

If the doors were locked with the central locking switch, they can be opened by pulling the inner door handle:

1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door lock.

2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.

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Automatic door locking

Your authorized Porsche dealer can program di- verse types of automatic door locking in the con- trol unit of the central locking system:

Type 1

Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on.

Type

Doors lock automatically when a speed of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.

j!\warning! In an emergency situation where you need to

exit the car through an automatically locked door, remember the following procedure to open the door.

Unlock the doors by pressing the central lock- ing button

pull the inside door handle door.

twice

to open the

Fault indication

Type

Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on. If doors are opened with the engine running, they lock again automatically when a speed of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.

Type 4

The doors do not lock automatically.

Note

Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with the central locking button or opened by pulling on the inside door handle twice.

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A double defect in the central locking or alarm system. Have the defect remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.

horn signal

during locking indicates a

Overload protection

If the central locking system is operated more

than ten times within a minute, further operation is

blocked for 30 seconds.

A -

Light-emitting diode for alarm system

B -

Sensor module for infrared passenger compartment monitoring system

Alarm System,

Infrared Passenger Compartment

Monitoring

The alarm system and infrared passenger com- partment monitoring system are switched on when the doors are locked with the key or remote control.

Please observe the chapter "CENTRALLOCK-

ING" on Page 22.

Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door lock and opening the door may activate the alarm system within 10 seconds.

Function indication

If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting

diode A on the dashboard flashes.

If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double flash- es, then

not

Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds. When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system

and infrared passenger compartment monitoring system are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes off.

all alarm contacts are closed.

When the alarm is armed, the following areas are monitored

- Doors

- Luggage compartment lid

- Engine compartment lid

- Radio

- Glove compartment

- Storage tray between the seats

- Passenger compartment If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the

alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes. Additionally, the emergency flasher and the pas- senger compartment light flash for approximately five minutes. When the alarm is triggered, the light-emitting diode changes over to double flashes.

Inorder not to limit the action range of the infrared passenger compartment monitoring system:

Move sun visors to one of the final positions.

Do not fold the seat backrests forward.

Deactivating the infrared passenger compartment monitoring system for one locking process

If a person or animal remains in the car while it is locked, the infrared passenger compartment mon- itoring system must be switched off.

Quickly lock car twice. The doors are locked but can be opened from the inside:

1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door lock.

2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.

Note

Inform any person remaining in the car that the

alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened.

Fault indication

A double defect in the central locking or alarm system.

horn signal

Have the defect remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.

during locking indicates a

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Risk of injury when the door windows close.

This applies especially if the windows are

closed with the comfort function, because

with this function the window goes up auto-

matically.

~ Make sure nobody can be injured when the

windows close.

~ Remove the ignition key to shut off power to

the window switches when the vehicle is not

attended by a responsible person.

~ Opening windows

~ Press rocker switch A until the window has

reached the desired position.

One-touch operation

~ Press rocker switch A briefly.

Window moves to its final position. Press again to stop the window in the desired position.

Power Windows

Warning!

Risk of an accident.

~ Do not put anything on or near the windows

that may interfere with the driver's vision.

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Readiness for operation of power windows

- With engine running

- in ignition key position

- with door closed and ignition key withdrawn: only until first opening of the door.

Comfort function when unlocking the vehicle

~ Unlock car with the remote control.

Hold car key in door lock in the unlocking direc- tion until the windows have reached the de- sired position.

Closing windows

Press rocker switch A until the window has reached the desired position.

One-touch operation

Press rocker switch A briefly. Window moves to its final position. Press again to stop the window in the desired position.

Comfort function when locking the vehicle at

the door lock

Hold car key in door lock in the locking direc- tion until the windows have reached the de- sired position.

Anti-crushing protection

If a side window is blocked during closing, it will stop and open again by about an inch.

Warning!

Risk of severe personal injuries.

If the rocker switch is pressed again within

10 seconds of the window being blocked, the window will close with its full closing force. Anti-crushing protection is disabled.

Once the anti-crushing protection acts to stop the window and opens it slightly, do not press the rocker switch again within 10 seconds without checking to make sure that nothing is

blocking the path of the window. The window will close with full closing force.

One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds

after blockage of a side window.

Automatic window lowering

Please observe the chapter "DOORS" on Page

21.

The standby function of the power windows switches off after two hours

When the car is unlocked, the power windows can no longer be operated after two hours (to save the car battery).

Switch on the ignition or start the engine to reactivate the power windows.

Storing end position of the windows

If the battery is disconnected and reconnected, the windows will not be raised automatically when the door is closed.

1. Close the windows with the rocker switch

once.

2. Press front half of rocker switch again to store the end position of the windows in the control unit.

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Inside mirror

When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare lever A must point forward.

Basic position: lever forward

Anti-glare position: lever back

A -

Selector switch, driver'sjpassenger's side

B - Mirror

adjustment

Rear View Mirrors

Before driving the vehicle, adjust the outside and inside mirrors. It is important for safe driving that you have good

vision to the rear.

Warning!

Risk of an accident.

Do not put anything on or near the windows or the mirrors that may interfere with the driver's vision.

Door mirrors

The mirror housing is hinged and can befolded flat against the car to prevent damage in the tight parking areas.

Adjusting

1. Select driver's side or passenger's side with rocker switch

2. Move the door mirror glasses in the appropri- ate direction using the control switch

If the electrical adjustment facility fails

Adjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face.

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Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating

The

mirror heater is ready for operation when the

ignition is on.

Switching on

~ Press the rocker-switch symbol.

Indicator light is lit.

After about 12 minutes, the heater switches off

automatically.

The

heater can be switched back on again by afur-

ther press on the switch.

Switching off

~ Press the indicator light in the rocker switch.

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