emergency PORSCHE 911 2009 5.G Manual Online

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-
cle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-
commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the vehi-
cle’s headlamp spacing.
Adjustment screws
fDetach side carpeting in luggage compart-
ment.
Unscrew plastic nut A.
Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment
screw.
The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon
socket screws right or left, as appropriate.
B - Headlight vertical adjustmentVertical adjustment (screw B)
fturn clockwise = beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up
Note
fDo not alter the lateral adjustment.

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Towing Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar.
In addition, damage to your vehicle may result
from improper procedures.
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-
tails. Vehicle towing Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles.
Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be
used when the vehicle will not roll.
The vehicle must be towed with all four
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result.
PDK selector lever emergency releaseIn the event of an electronics failure, the selector
lever must be released for towing.
1. Lift up the rubber mat in the oddments tray.
2. Insert a screwdriver in the opening and press
down until you feel it reach the limit position.
The selector lever can now be moved to
position N.
Towing hook The towing hook A is contained in the tool box in
the luggage compartment.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
fUse the towing hook only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
hook.
fNever use the towing hook to tow this or any
other vehicle.
fBear in mind the limited ground clearance of your car on uneven surfaces.

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Fitting towing hook
When fitting on the rear of the vehicle, the license
plate must be removed.
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate
plastic cover into the bumper until the cover
disengages.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by
its thread.
3. Completely screw in the towing hook A.Removing towing hook
1. Unscrew the towing hook A.
2. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the
opening.
3. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge
to engage it in the bumper.
When removing on the rear of the vehicle, the
license plate must be mouted.

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Pulling vehicle onto flat bed 1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat
bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside
of the vehicle for any interference.
Tieing down vehicle on flat bed 1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps. 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis-
connect.
Use hoist cable as a safety cable.

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Index
CCabriolet .................................................... 181
Capacities .................................................. 290
Car care .................................................... 224
Car telephone ............................................. 100
Car washes ................................................ 225
Carpet ....................................................... 230
Catalytic converters .................................... 219
Cautions ............................................ 206, 234
Central locking ..................................... 19, 258
Automatic relocking.............................. 19
Emergency operation ............................ 20
Fault indication...................................... 21
Overload protection...................... 21, 258
Central locking button................................... 21
Central vents .............................................. 109
Central warning light................................... 125
Changing bulb ............................................ 277
Changing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ........... 277
Changing wheels ........................................ 249
Check engine
Warning light ...................................... 125
Check engine warning light .......................... 125
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 209
Checking pressure ...................................... 250
Child restraint systems.................................. 50
Anchorages .......................................... 55
Direction of installation .......................... 51
Child seat bracket......................................... 54
Chime .......................................................... 80
CHRONO Stopwatch.................................... 136
Cigarette lighter............................................ 90
Circulating-air button................................... 107
Clock ................................................. 123, 156Clothes hook ................................................ 91
Clutch .................................................. 62, 168
Clutch pedal ................................................. 62
Combination filter........................................ 222
Comfort seat ................................................ 31
Coming home mode ...................................... 81
Communication management ......................... 98
Compact disc
Player .................................................. 99
Storage ................................................ 92
Compartment monitoring ............................... 23
Compressor ................................................. 96
Convertible top ........................................... 181
Care .................................................. 226
Closing............................................... 182
Emergency operation .......................... 183
Opening ............................................. 182
Preconditions for operation .................. 182
Coolant .............................................. 120, 207
Checking ............................................ 207
Level .................................................. 207
Temperature gage .............................. 120
Topping off ......................................... 207
Warning light....................................... 120
Cooling system ................................... 120, 207
Warning light....................................... 120
Cornering light
Indicator light ...................................... 119
Crankcase ventilation.................................. 219
Cruise control ................................. 86, 87, 124
Cupholder .................................................... 88
DData bank ...................................................284
Daytime driving lights....................................80
Changing bulbs ...................................277
On-board computer .............................156
Defrosting windows ...............................29, 107
Diagnostic socket .........................................11
Dimensions.................................................298
Direction indicator light, front .......................277
Door ............................................................18
Handles ................................................18
Locks ...........................................18, 226
Mirror ...................................................28
Mirror heating .......................................29
Mirrors .................................................27
Windows .........................18, 26, 181, 228
Drive-Off Assistant .......................................169
Driving
Hints ......................................................8
Performance .......................................296
Winter ................................................175
Driving off
Drive-Off Assistant ...............................169
Launch Control....................................173
Drop-center rim...........................................245
Dynamometer testing ....................................63EElectrical system.........................................257
Emergency flasher switch ..............................79
Emergency operation
Central locking ......................................20
Convertible top ...................................183
Ignition key ...........................................76

Index
303
Lids ................................................... 260
Lifting/Sliding roof.............................. 179
Tank flap ............................................ 215
Emergency service ..................................... 234
Emergency starting with
jumper cables..................................... 267, 268
Emission control system ............. 125, 218, 219
Engine
Checking the oil level........................... 153
Diagram ............................................. 299
Exhaust .................................................. 5
Number .............................................. 285
Oil consumption ............................ 10, 208
Oil level .............................................. 208
Oil level indicator................................ 153
Oil pressure ........................................ 124
Oil temperature................................... 116
Oils ............................................ 208, 290
Speeds ................................................ 10
Starting ................................................ 77
Stopping .............................................. 78
Engine compartment
Blower ......................................... 78, 120
Blower fan .......................................... 120
Care .................................................. 227
Lid ................................................. 93, 94
Lid warning light.................................... 93
Engine oil
Change .............................................. 210
Consumption ........................................ 10
Performance class .............................. 211
Recommendation ................................ 210
Topping off ......................................... 209
Viscosity ............................................ 211Exhaust
Pipes .....................................................5
System.................................................57
Tailpipes, stainless steel ......................229
External antenna .........................................100
FFabric linings ..............................................230
Filler flap ....................................................215
Filling pressure, tire.....................................289
Fire extinguisher .........................................102
Flat tire ......................................................251
Floor mats ..................................................230
Fluids .........................................................222
Fluids and fuels ...........................................290
FM reception ................................................98
Fog light, rear ...............................................80
Footbrake.....................................................58
Four-wheel drive ............................................63
Fresh air intake ...........................................109
Front lid .................................................93, 94
Fuel ................................................... 122, 215
Containers ......................................5, 217
Economy ............................................214
Evaporation control.............................217
Fuels containing ethanol.......................217
Level gage .........................................122
Level warning light..............................122
Recommendation ........................216, 217
Recommendations ..............................216
Tank ..................................................216
Function keys ...............................................39
Fuses, replacing .........................................259
GGarage
Door ................................................... 78
Door opener ...................................... 103
Lift .................................................... 254
Gear display ...................................... 112, 114
Gear shift indicator ..................................... 119
Glass rear hatch......................................... 200
Glass rear hatch (Targa)
Unlocking ............................................ 16
Glass roof.................................................. 200
Glove compartment ...................................... 92
Gong ....................................... 14, 75, 80, 129
Ground clearance ........................................... 5HHandbrake ................................................... 57
Hardtop ..................................................... 194
Putting on .......................................... 196
Removing .......................................... 194
Head restraints ............................................ 30
Headlights ................................................. 270
Adjusting ................................... 278, 279
Beam adjustment ................................. 81
Cleaning system ........................... 83, 220
Flasher ................................................ 82
Heated rear window..................................... 29
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating ..... 110
Heater ....................................................... 106
High beam
Indicator light ..................................... 119
Lever................................................... 80
High-pressure cleaning units........................ 224
Home mode................................................. 81

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Index HomeLink................................................... 103
Hoods.................................................... 93, 94
Horn ................................................ 12, 19, 21
Hot exhaust pipes ........................................... 5
IIgnition key................................................... 74
Emergency operation ............................ 76
Ignition lock.................................................. 74
Withdrawing ignition key,
PDK transmission................................ 172
Immobilizer .................................................. 15
Indicator lights.................................... 112, 114
INFO Warning messages ............................. 132
Instrument
Illumination ......................................... 116
Lights .................................................. 80
Panel ................................. 112, 114, 158
Interior lights ................................................ 71
Interior mirror ............................................... 28JJumper cables ............................................ 267KKey codes .................................................... 15
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ......... 49
Keys ...................................................... 15, 16LLATCH System ............................................. 54
Launch Control ........................................... 173
Leather care .............................................. 230License plate light ......................................... 80
Lids ............................................................. 94
Emergency unlocking .......................... 260
Lifting vehicle ............................................. 254
Lifting/sliding roof....................................... 178
Light
Daytime driving ..................................... 80
Flasher ................................... 80, 82, 119
Low beam ...................................... 80, 82
Sensor for instrument illumination. 112, 114
Switch ............................................ 80, 82
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 245
Lights
Care .................................................. 229
Headlight beam adjustment.................... 81
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit. 129
Load switch-off ........................................... 258
Loading information .................................... 246
Locking ........................................................ 19
Conditions ............................................ 21
Locking retractor .......................................... 53
Low beam .................................................... 82
Lowering ...................................................... 56
Luggage carrier .................................. 291, 292
Luggage compartment ............................ 95, 97
Lid ....................................................... 93
Lid warning light.................................... 93
Unlocking lid ......................................... 16
Luggage compartment/
engine compartment lid, warning lights ........... 93
Luggage rack ............................................. 204
MMaintenance ...............................................206
Make-up mirror .............................................40
Maximum permitted engine speeds ................10
Manual transmission............................168
Mirror
Folding in ..............................................28
Heating ........................................29, 110
Inside ...................................................27
Mirrors ...................................................27, 73
Anti-glare ..............................................28
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................39NNavigation ....................................................98
Selection field, on-board computer .......142
Notes on
Car care .............................................224
Maintenance .......................................206
Number plate light.................................80, 277OOctane rating ......................................216, 217
Odometer ...................................................117
Off delay ......................................................81
Oil..............................................................208
Change...............................................210
Checking level.....................................153
Consumption.........................................10
Level checks.......................................208
Level indicator ....................................153
Pressure.............................................124
Recommendation ................................210

Index
305
Temperature....................................... 116
Topping off engine oil .......................... 209
OIL Display and measurement of the
engine oil level ............................................ 153
On-board computer ..................................... 126
Basic settings ............................. 127, 155
Calling on-board computer functions ..... 127
Functions and display possibilities ........ 127
General information ..................... 156, 157
Language versions .............................. 155
Operation, controls ............................. 126
Selecting a radio station ...................... 142
Setting the clock ................................. 156
Switching daytime driving lights on/off.. 156
Switching on navigation ....................... 142
Tire pressure warnings ........................ 149
Warnings and messages...................... 158
On-board literature .......................................... 2
Operating voice control ............................... 126
Operating your Porsche in other Countries .... 214
Orientation light ............................................ 71
Outside temperatur indicator ....................... 123
Oxygen sensor ........................................... 219
PPaint
Care .......................................... 224, 227
Data................................................... 285
ParkAssistant ............................................... 72
Parking
PDK transmission................................ 175
Parking aids ........................................... 72, 73
Parking brake ............................................... 57
Warning light ........................................ 58Parking light ...........................................80, 82
Particle filter ...............................................222
Passenger compartment monitoring ...............23
PDK transmission........................................170
Drive-Off Assistant ...............................169
Driving in winter ..................................175
Faults .................................................171
Kickdown............................................173
Launch Control....................................173
Manual selection mode ........................174
Reduced driving program.....................176
Selector lever emergency release ........280
Selector lever positions .......................172
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .....173
Sport mode ........................................172
Transmission fluid ...............................222
Warning messages ..............................176
Pen holder ....................................................92
Plastic parts ...............................................229
Care...................................................229
Platform lift.................................................254
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) .........................................................69
Sport mode ..........................................69
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......4
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)...98
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ....................170
Drive-Off Assistant ...............................169
Driving in winter ..................................175
Faults .................................................171
Kickdown............................................174
Launch Control....................................170
Manual selection mode ........................174
Reduced driving program.....................176Selector lever emergency release ....... 280
Selector lever position ................ 170, 172
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .... 173
Sport mode ....................................... 172
Transmission fluid.............................. 222
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ............. 66
Information light ................................... 68
Porsche traction management (PTM) ............. 63
Power steering fluid level .................... 221, 290
Power windows .................................... 18, 181
Practical tips.............................................. 234
Putting vehicle into operation ...................... 263RRadiator fan ......................................... 78, 208
Radio reception............................................ 98
Rain sensor ........................................... 83, 85
Range on remaining fuel..................... 127, 157
Reading light................................................ 71
Rear hatch ................................................. 200
Rear lid ................................................. 93, 94
Rear seat backrests..................................... 37
Rear spoiler ................................................. 69
Automatic mode ................................... 70
Manual control ..................................... 70
Rear view mirrors ................................... 27, 28
Rear window defogger.......................... 29, 110
Rear window heating.................................. 110
Rear window wiper ....................................... 84
Recirculating-air button ............................... 107
Refuelling .................................................. 216
Relays ....................................................... 257
Remote control ............................................ 16
Readiness ............................................ 17