trunk PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2005 5.G Owners Manual

Controls, Instruments
13 Controls, Instruments
Before driving off ......................................... 14
Break in hints .............................................. 16
Keys ........................................................... 19
Security Wheel Bolts.................................... 19
Doors ......................................................... 21
Central Lockin ............................................. 22
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitorin ............... 26
Power Windows ........................................... 28
Inside mirror ................................................ 30
Door Mirrors................................................ 30
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating ..................................... 33
Seat Adjustment .......................................... 34
Seat Memory ............................................... 36
Heated Seats .............................................. 38
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 39
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 40
Sun Visors................................................... 41
Safety Belts................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 45
Child Restraint Systems ............................... 46
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 48
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ........ 49
Airbag Systems ........................................... 50
Rollover Protection System........................... 52
Parking Aids ................................................ 53
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 56
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 58
Parking Brake .............................................. 58Brakes ........................................................ 59
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................ 62
Sport Mode ................................................. 64
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 65
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) .................................... 68
Interior Lights .............................................. 69
Operation, Instruments ................................. 70
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft
Steering Lock .............................................. 72
Starting Procedures ..................................... 74
Stopping Engine .......................................... 75
Instrument Panel USA Models ....................... 76
Instrument Panel Canada Models................... 78
Engine oil temperature ................................. 80
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ......... 80
Instrument Illumination.................................. 80
Trip Odometer ............................................. 81
Speedometer .............................................. 82
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers........................................ 82
Tachometer................................................. 83
Turn Signal Indicator Light ............................ 83
High Beam .................................................. 83
Cooling System ........................................... 84
Tiptronic ..................................................... 85
Fuel ............................................................ 86
Clock .......................................................... 87
Outside temperature .................................... 87
Engine Oil Pressure ...................................... 88
Check Engine Warning Light.......................... 89On-Board Computer (BC).............................. 90
Emergency Flasher Switch .......................... 112
Light Switch .............................................. 113
Welcome Home Lighting............................. 113
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment......... 114
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever ....................... 114
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................ 115
Automatic Speed Control ............................ 118
Automatic Air Conditioning System .............. 120
Central and Side Vents ............................... 123
Fresh-air Intake .......................................... 123
Ashtray ..................................................... 124
Cigarette Lighter ........................................ 125
Cupholder ................................................. 126
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ...... 128
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid ............................ 130
Luggage Compartment............................... 132
Trunk Entrapment ....................................... 133
Fire Extinguisher ........................................ 135
HomeLink .................................................. 136
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) .................................... 139
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms........ 142

Controls, Instruments
133
Trunk EntrapmentYour vehicle is equipped with an internal trunk
release mechanism.
A person trapped in the luggage compartment
can release the lid from the inside using unlocking
handle A.
The handle A is fluorescent and glows in the dark. A warning message in the on-board computer
lights up when unlocking handle A is operated.
fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning
lights light up.
fCheck the luggage compartment.
fClose the lid.Function with vehicle stationary
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A, the lid can be opened from the
inside immediately.
Function with vehicle in motion
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A when a speed of 2
mph
(3 km/h
) is exceeded, the warning message in the
on-board computer lights up.
At the same time, the lid is unlocked and the latch
striker pops into the catch-hook position.
f f f
Warning light

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Index
TTachometer .................................................. 83
Tank ......................................... 188
, 189
, 268
Ventilation system ............................... 193
Technical data ............................................ 264
Telephone .................................................. 142
Temperature setting .................................... 120
Temperature, outside indicator....................... 87
Test stand, measurements ............................ 67
Theft protection ............................................ 18
Tiptronic .................................................... 145
Indicator............................................... 85
Tires ........................................... 16
, 209
, 266
Care .................................................. 209
Checking pressure .............................. 229
Inscription .......................................... 220
Loading information............................ 222
Pressure ............................... 5
, 212
, 267
Pressure plate .................................... 263
Sealant ......................................225, 226
Sidewall ............................................. 220
Size ................................................... 220
Tools ......................................................... 132
Towing ...................................... 150
, 259
, 260
Tow-starting ............................................... 150
Tracks ....................................................... 266
Transmission ......................................144, 265
Fluid...........................................195, 268
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 133
Turn signals..........................................83, 114
UUndercoating ......................................191
, 203
VValves ........................................................ 216
Vanity mirror ................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 198
Data................................................... 262
Identification label ............................... 262
Identification number ........................... 262
Putting into operation .......................... 239
Washing ............................................. 199
Ventilation .................................................. 120
Vents ................................................ 120
, 123
Viscosity, engine oil..................................... 184
WWarning lights and messages....................... 105
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 193
, 268
Lever ................................................. 115
Washing ..................................................... 199
Weights ...................................................... 269
Welcome Home Function ............................. 113
Wheel.................................. 16
, 204
, 209
, 266
Bolts .................................................. 228
Care .................................................. 209
Changing ............................................ 225
Checking pressure.............................. 229
Inscription .......................................... 220
Loading information............................. 222
Securing wheel bolts ............................. 19
Sidewall.............................................. 220
Size ................................................... 220
Tire pressure ......................... 5
, 212
, 267Tire pressure plate..............................263
Tire sealant................................ 225
, 226
Windows...................................... 28
, 156
, 203
Washer nozzles ...................................115
Washer system .................. 115
, 193
, 268
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................115
Windshield wipers .............................. 115, 196
Replacing ...........................................196
Windstop ....................................................165
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................238
Coolant ..............................................179
Engine oil............................................180
Jumper cables ........................... 242, 243
Locks .................................................201
Seals..................................................204
Snow chains .......................................219
Tires ......................................... 218, 266
Washer fluid ........................................193
Wiper blades .......................................196
Wiper
Blades ................................................196
Rear ...................................................116