warning lights PORSCHE 911 TURBO 2014 6.G Owners Manual

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Dear Porsche Owner,
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Porsche sports car, including advanced engineering, rigid quality control and demanding inspections. These engineering and safety features will be enhanced by you…
the safe driver…
– who knows her/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
fTurn the engine off before you attempt any checks or repairs on the vehicle.fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly. Check tires for damage and tire wear.fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened and not loose or missing.fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make it a habit to check the engine oil with every refueling.fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield washer and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and cranks the engine properly.fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation and latch them properly.fCheck and if necessary replace worn or cracked wiper blades.fSee that all windows are clear and unobstructed.fCheck air intake slots and area between luggage compartment lid and windshield. Ensure that these areas are free of snow and ice, so the heater and the windshield wipers work properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure that restraints are properly adjusted.fCheck all exterior and interior lights for operation and that the lenses are clean.fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if necessary, have them adjusted.fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.fBe 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.
In the driver’s seat…
fCheck operation of the horn.fPosition seat for easy reach of foot pedals and controls. To reduce the possibility of injury from the air bag deployment, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full vehicle control.fAdjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.fBuckle your safety belts.fCheck operation of the foot and electric parking brake.fCheck all warning and indicator lights with ignition on and engine not running.fStart engine and check all warning displays for warning symbols.fNever leave an idling car unattended.fLock doors from inside, especially with children in the car to prevent inadvertent opening of doors from inside or outside.Drive with doors locked.
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On the road…
fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol or drugs.fAlways have your safety belt fastened.fAlways drive defensively. Expect the unexpected.fUse signals to indicate turns and lane changes.fTurn on headlights at dusk or when the driving conditions warrant it.fAlways keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, depending on traffic, road and weather conditions.fReduce speed at night and during inclement weather.Driving in wet weather requires caution and reduced speeds, particularly on roads with standing water, as the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-planing of the tires.fAlways observe speed limits and obey road signs and traffic laws.fWhen tired, get well off the road, stop and take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the vehicle with engine idling. Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on page 4.fWhen parked, always put the electric parking brake on and put the PDK selector lever in position P. On hills also turn the front wheels toward the curb.fWhen emergency repairs become necessary, move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the emergency flasher and use other warning devices to alert other motorists. Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, spilled fuel or other flammable material.fMake it a habit to check the engine oil with every refueling.
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 2,000 miles (3,000 km).
Therefore:
fPreferably take longer trips.fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance driving whenever possible.fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of 4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in Neutral or in gear.fDo not let the engine labor, especially when driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in time (use the most favorable rpm range).fNever lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools, etc. during the first 2,000 miles (3,000 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 brake disks
New brake pads and disks 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 also applies whenever the brake pads and brake disks are replaced.
New tires
New tires do not have maximum traction. They tend to be slippery.fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles (100 to 200 km). Longer braking distances must be anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumption
During the break-in period oil and fuel consump-tion 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 conditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant.fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every refueling, add if necessary.
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8 Contents
Performance Menu ..................................... 116 ACC Menu .................................................. 117Vehicle Settings on theMulti-Function Display .................................. 117Overview of Warning and Information Messages ............................. 129
Personal Settings ............................. 141
Brief Overview – Personal Settings ............ 142 Storing personal settings ............................ 143
Driving and Driving Safety ................ 145
Diagnostic Socket....................................... 146Ignition Lock............................................... 146Starting and Stopping the Engine ................. 147Auto Start Stop function .............................. 149Electric Parking Brake ................................. 151Brakes ....................................................... 152Cruise Control ............................................ 155Adaptive Cruise Control ............................... 157Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 168Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 170USB/iPod® and AUX ................................... 171Voice Control.............................................. 171Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) .................... 172Selector-lever Positions .............................. 174Limp-home mode ........................................ 178Transmission and Chassis Control Systems .. 179Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ........... 180Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............ 181HOLD function: Drive-Off Assistant, Standstill Management ................................ 184ABS Brake System (Anti-lock Brake System) . 184Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) ................................... 185Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV Plus)............ 186Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)..... 187Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM) ................ 188
“Sport” and “Sport Plus” mode .....................188 Extending Front and Rear Spoilers ................190Rear Axle Steering ......................................191
Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System ..................... 192
Storage......................................................193 Drinks Holder/Cupholder .............................194Ashtray ......................................................195Cigarette Lighter .........................................196Sockets .....................................................196Luggage Compartment................................197Roof Transport System................................200Loading Information ....................................204
Parking ........................................... 206
ParkAssist ..................................................207Reversing Camera.......................................209Swivelling Down Mirror Glass as Parking Aid..210Garage Door Opener HomeLink®
(Universal Remote Control)...........................211
Alarm System and Theft Protection ... 215
Alarm System and Passenger Compartment Monitoring.............216Immobilizer.................................................217Theft Protection ..........................................217
Maintenance and Car Care ............... 218
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your vehicle...............................219Engine Oil ...................................................221Checking Engine Oil Level ............................222Topping Up Engine Oil .................................222Washer Fluid windshield ...............................224Wiper Blades ..............................................224Emission Control System .............................225
How Emission Control Works....................... 226 Fuel Economy ............................................ 226Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 227Fuel........................................................... 227Portable Fuel Container............................... 229Fuel Recommendations............................... 230Fuel Evaporation Control ............................ 231Car Care Instructions.................................. 231
Minor Repairs .................................. 239
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your vehicle .............................. 240Checking the Coolant Level and Adding Coolant .......................................... 242Brake Fluid ................................................ 243Electromechanical Power Steering............... 244Changing Air Cleaner .................................. 244Changing Particle Filters ............................. 244Tires and Wheels........................................ 244Changing Wheels........................................ 254Wheel Attachment Faces............................. 257Wheel Bolts ............................................... 257Wheels with Central Lock ............................ 258Central Bolts .............................................. 258Changing a Wheel....................................... 258Rim Cleaner ............................................... 263Central Bolt Emergency Fastening ............... 263Flat Tire ..................................................... 265Electrical System ....................................... 267Battery (12 volt) ......................................... 271External Power Supply, Emergency starting with jumper cables ......................... 273Changing Car Key (Remote Control) Battery . 275Replacing bulbs.......................................... 276Headlights ................................................. 276Headlight Adjustment.................................. 277Towing ...................................................... 278Fire extinguisher......................................... 282
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14 Overview Illustrations
Overhead Console
AButton for interior/reading lights See page 84.B PASS AIR BAG OFF warning light See page 45.C Interior light See page 84.D Reading lights See page 84.E ParkAssist See page 207.F Garage door opener (HomeLink®) See page 211.G Button for interior/reading lights See page 84.
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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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Trunk Entrapment
Your vehicle is equipped with an internal trunk release mechanism.
A person trapped in the luggage compartment can release the lid from the inside using the unlocking handle.The handle is fluorescent and glows in the dark.
Information
fWhen loading the luggage compartment, make sure that items of luggage or other objects cannot become caught on the handle.This could cause the luggage compartment to open unintentionally.
Function
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with unlocking the handle, the latch striker pops into the catch-hook position and the lid can be opened from the inside immediately.
A warning message in the multi-purpose display lights up when unlocking handle is operated.fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning message lights up.fCheck the luggage compartment.fClose the lid.
If the warning message in the multi-purpose display lights up when the vehicle is in motion, the lid may impact in front of the windshield and can tear off. Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning message lights up.fCheck the luggage compartment.fClose the lid.
Information
The lid cannot be opened from the inside if the battery is disconnected or empty.Safety reasons require that you unscrew the latch striker of the lid lock if you plan to put the vehicle out of operation for an extended period.fPlease consult your authorized Porsche dealer. They will advise you about the necessary measures.Unsecured Luggage Compartment LidDANGERh
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Safety-belt pretensioner
Front safety belts are tightened in an accident, depending on the force of the collision.
The safety-belt pretensioners are triggered: – In the event of front and rear impact– In the event of side impact– If the vehicle turns over
Information
The safety-belt pretensioner system can be triggered only once; the system must then be replaced. Work may be carried out on the safety-belt pretensioner system only by qualified specialist employees from an authorized Porsche dealer.Smoke is released when the safety-belt pretensioners are triggered. This does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
Safety belt Warning light and warning message
An audio-visual warning system is interconnected with the driver’s safety belt.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and passenger to buckle up.In addition, the gong will sound for approximately 90 seconds if vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph(24 km/h).The safety belt warning lights in the instrument panel and multi-purpose display will go off as soon as the driver has buckled up.
Fasten safety belt
1. Assume a comfortable sitting position. 2. Adjust the seat backrest so that the belt always rests on your upper body and runs across the middle of your shoulder.3. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt in a slow, continuous motion across your chest and lap.
Information
The belt may be blocked if the vehicle is standing at an angle or the belt is pulled out using a jerking movement.The belt cannot be pulled out while accelerating and slowing down, when cornering and when driving uphill.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the appropriate buckle on the inboard side of the seat until it locks securely with an audible click.5. Make sure that belts are not trapped or twisted and that they are not rubbing on sharp edges.6. The horizontal section of the belt should always fit snugly across the pelvis. Therefore, after fastening the belt, always pull the diagonal part of the belt upward.Pregnant women should position the belt as low as possible across the pelvis, and ensure that it is not pressing against the abdomen.7. Also pull on the diagonal section of the belt now and again during the journey to ensure that the horizontal section remains tight.
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Information
fAfter switching on the ignition, the PASS AIR BAG OFF warning light lights up for a few seconds as a check.
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up
The passenger airbag is switched off.
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
The passenger airbag is active and ready for operation.
Risk of serious personal injury or death due to the passenger airbag triggering unintentionally.
When the ignition is on and the up to one-year old child is seated in the child restraint system on the passenger seat the indicator lamp “PASS AIR BAG OFF“ must be on.
If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator lamp does not light up, it could indicate a fault in the system, and the airbag could inflate in a collision, placing the child at risk of death or severe injury from the inflating airbag.In this case:fChild restraint systems facing forwards: Install on the rear seats.fChild restraint systems facing rearwards: Do not drive with a rearward facing child restraint system.fHave the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Airbag Warning light
Faults are indicated by a warning light on the tachometer.
The airbag warning light illuminates when the electronic monitoring of the airbag system detects a malfunction of the sensors, safety belt system, occupant detection system, PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp, related wiring, airbag modules and control units.fIn the following cases you should immediately consult an authorized Porsche dealer in order to assure the airbag system is functioning properly: – If the warning light does not light up when the ignition is switched on or – If the warning light does not go out once the engine is running or – If the warning light appears while driving.
Information
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer them to the chapter “Airbag systems“ in the owner’s manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be found on stickers attached to the sun visors, as well as on all airbag components.
For special recommendations on the use of child restraints:fPlease see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS” on page 42.
Child Restraint Systems
Porsche recommends that all infants and children be restrained in child restraint systems at all times while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with applicable laws.
When possible, use only child restraint systems recommended by Porsche. These systems have been tested and adjusted to the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate child weight groups.Other systems have not been tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 US states and the Canadian provinces. The child restraint system should be one that complies with U.S. Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and should be secured by a lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt or for child seats equipped with the LATCH system ( Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children, also known as ISOFIX) to the LATCH anchorages.
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lapbelts or the lapbelt portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
You can obtain child seats that are LATCH compatible at your authorized Porsche dealer.fAlways observe the separate installation instructions for your child seat.
Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.fMake sure that all child restraints are properly secured.
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Improper use of child restraint
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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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NOTICE
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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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NOTICE
Steering Wheel Adjustment While Driving
Memory Steering Wheel Movement
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CAUTIONh
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