emergency PORSCHE 911 2009 5.G Owners Manual

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSport tires..................................................... 4
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ...... 4
Setting and operating vehicle components
when driving .................................................. 5
Ground Clearance .......................................... 5
Before driving off... ....................................... 8
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers ...................... 10Operation, Safety .............................. 13Keys ........................................................... 15
Security Wheel Bolts.................................... 15
Doors ......................................................... 18
Central Locking ........................................... 19
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 23
Power Windows ........................................... 25
Mirrors ........................................................ 27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............ 30
Seat Memory ............................................... 33
Heated Seats .............................................. 35
Seat Ventilation ............................................ 36
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 37
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 37
Steering Wheel Heating ................................ 38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 39
Sun Visors................................................... 40
Safety Belts................................................. 41
Airbag Systems ........................................... 44
Child Restraint Systems................................ 50LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 54
Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 55
Rollover Protection System ........................... 56
Sports Exhaust System................................ 57
Parking Brake .............................................. 57
Brakes ........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System).... 61
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ............. 63
Sport Mode ................................................. 64
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ............. 66
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ........................................................ 69
Retractable Rear Spoiler ............................... 69
Interior Lights .............................................. 71
Parking Aids ................................................ 72
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock................................. 74
Starting Procedures ..................................... 77
Stopping Engine........................................... 78
Emergency Flasher Switch ............................ 79
Light Switch................................................. 80
Welcome Home Lighting............................... 81
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment........... 81
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever ......................... 82
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 83
Automatic Speed Control .............................. 86
Cupholder ................................................... 88
Ashtray ....................................................... 89
Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 90Storage in the Passenger Compartment ....... 91
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 93
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without
Porsche Traction Management PTM) ............. 95
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with
Porsche Traction Management PTM) ............. 96
Trunk Entrapment ........................................ 97
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) . 98
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ....... 100
iPod, USB and AUX.................................... 101
Fire Extinguisher ....................................... 102
HomeLink ................................................. 103
Automatic Air Conditioning System,
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating........................ 105Automatic Air Conditioning System ............. 106
Central and Side Vents............................... 109
Fresh-air Intake ......................................... 109
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating ... 110Instruments, On-Board Computer,
Warnings ....................................... 111Instrument Panel USA Models..................... 112
Instrument Panel Canada Models ................ 114
Engine Oil Temperature .............................. 116
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ...... 116
Instrument Illumination............................... 116
Trip Odometer........................................... 117

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Speedometer ............................................ 118
Changing over between Miles / Kilometers .. 118
Tachometer ............................................... 119
Turn Signal Indicator Light .......................... 119
High Beam Indicator Light........................... 119
Gear Shift Indicator “A”
(in vehicles with manual transmission).......... 119
Cooling System ......................................... 120
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 121
Fuel .......................................................... 122
Clock ........................................................ 123
Outside Temperature .................................. 123
Engine Oil Pressure .................................... 124
Check Engine (Emission Control) ................. 125
On-Board Computer (BC) ............................ 126
Warnings on the instrument panel
and the on-board computer......................... 158Shifting Gears................................. 167Manual Transmission, Clutch ....................... 168
Drive-Off Assistant ..................................... 169
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 170Mobile Roofs .................................. 177 Lifting/Sliding Roof .................................... 178
Convertible Top ......................................... 181
Emergency operation of the convertible top . 183
Windstop................................................... 190
Hardtop .................................................... 194
Targa ........................................................ 200
Roof Transport System............................... 204
Maintenance, Car Care ................... 205Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle .......................................... 206
Coolant Level............................................. 207
Engine Oil .................................................. 208
Engine Oil Level ......................................... 208
Engine Oil Recommendation........................ 210
Brake Fluid Level........................................ 212
Fuel Economy ............................................ 214
Operating your Porsche in other Countries ... 214
Fuel Recommendations .............................. 216
Portable Fuel Containers............................. 217
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 217
Emission Control System ............................ 218
How Emission Control Works ...................... 219
Washer Fluid .............................................. 220
Power Steering .......................................... 221
Air Filter .................................................... 222
Combination Filter ...................................... 222
Fluids/Oils for Manual Transmission
and Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ............. 222
Wiper Blades ............................................. 223
Car Care Instructions.................................. 224Practical Tips, Emergency Service ... 233Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle .......................................... 234
Tires/Wheels ............................................. 235
Loading Information ................................... 246
Wheel Bolts ............................................... 248
Changing a wheel....................................... 249
Flat Tire..................................................... 251Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform or
Garage Lift ............................................... 254
Spacers 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S ......... 255
Electrical System ...................................... 257
Battery ..................................................... 261
Replacing the remote-control battery .......... 266
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ..... 267
Bulb chart................................................. 269
Lights, Replacing Bulbs.............................. 269
Headlights ................................................ 270
Number Plate Light.................................... 277
Changing Light-Emitting Diodes and
Long-Life Bulbs ......................................... 277
Adjusting Headlights .................................. 278
Towing ..................................................... 280
Vehicle Identification,
Technical Data ............................... 283Vehicle Identification.................................. 284
Technical Data .......................................... 286
Diagrams ................................................. 299

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Before driving off...
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/her 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 have engine oil checked with
every fuel filling.
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 unob-
structed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between lug-
gage 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.
fChild restraint systems will not fit into the
Sports bucket seat.
Do not install a child restraint system in the
Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped
with the LATCH system and thus the airbag
system cannot be manually deactivated.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion 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.

Before driving off...
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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
airbag 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 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 chil-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
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 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.
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 ve-
hicle with engine idling.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on
Page 5.fWhen parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the PDK selector lever to ”P“ or the gear-
shift lever to reverse or first gear.
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 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.
fMake it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every refueling.

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Before driving off...1 Light switch, Page 80
2 Ignition/starter switch, Page 74
3 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever, Page 82
4 Operating lever for on-board computer,
Page 128
5Horn
6 Operating lever for automatic speed control,
Page 86
7 Wiper/washer lever, rear window wiper,
Page 83
8 Stopwatch, Page 138
9 Interior temperature sensor
10 Emergency flasher switch, Page 79
11 Central locking button, readiness display for
alarm system, Page 19
12 Cupholder, Page 88
13 Seat heating/Seat ventilation left/right,
Page 35
14 Operating panel for air conditioning, Page 108
15 Sport/Sport Plus program, Page 64
Rear spoiler, Page 69
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM), Page 69
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM), Page 66
Sports exhaust system, Page 57

Operation, Safety
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Keys ........................................................... 15
Security Wheel Bolts.................................... 15
Doors ......................................................... 18
Central Locking ........................................... 19
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 23
Power Windows ........................................... 25
Mirrors ........................................................ 27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............ 30
Seat Memory ............................................... 33
Heated Seats .............................................. 35
Seat Ventilation ............................................ 36
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 37
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 37
Steering Wheel Heating ................................ 38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 39
Sun Visors................................................... 40
Safety Belts................................................. 41
Airbag Systems ........................................... 44
Child Restraint Systems................................ 50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 54
Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 55
Rollover Protection System ........................... 56
Sports Exhaust System................................ 57
Parking Brake .............................................. 57
Brakes ........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) ... 61
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)............. 63
Sport Mode ................................................. 64Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 66
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ........................................................ 69
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 69
Interior Lights .............................................. 71
Parking Aids ................................................ 72
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock ................................ 74
Starting Procedures ..................................... 77
Stopping Engine .......................................... 78
Emergency Flasher Switch ............................ 79
Light Switch ................................................ 80
Welcome Home Lighting............................... 81
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment .......... 81
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever ......................... 82
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 83
Automatic Speed Control.............................. 86
Cupholder ................................................... 88
Ashtray ....................................................... 89
Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 90
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........ 91
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid .............................. 93
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without
Porsche Traction Management PTM).............. 95
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with
Porsche Traction Management PTM).............. 96
Trunk Entrapment ........................................ 97
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).. 98
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ........ 100
iPod, USB and AUX .................................... 101Fire Extinguisher ........................................ 102
HomeLink .................................................. 103

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Operation, Safety
Locking conditionsfLock car once.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
Alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring are switched on.
If a person or animal remains in the vehicle:
fQuickly lock car twice.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
The passenger compartment monitoring 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
fInform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
opened.
Malfunction of the remote controlThe remote control may not function correctly due
to local radio wave interference. The vehicle will
then not lock properly.
This can be identified by the missing locking
sound and the missing check-back signal of the
emergency flasher.
If this should occur:
fLock the vehicle with the key in the door.Emergency operation – openingfUnlock the driver’s door with the key at the
door lock.
Open door within 20 seconds and insert the
ignition key into the ignition lock within
10 seconds to prevent the alarm system from
being triggered.
Note on operation
If the door is not opened within approx.
20 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
The alarm system will be triggered by the next
unlocking of the door:
fInsert the ignition key into the ignition lock to
switch off the alarm system.
Emergency operation – closing fLock the driver’s door with the key at the door
lock.
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 passenger compartment monitoring sys-
tem is switched off.
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.

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Indication by emergency flasher and
alarm hornIf the remote control is used for unlocking or
locking, a response is provided by the emergency
flasher:
– Unlocking – single flash.
– Locking – double flash.
– Locking twice – continuous illumination for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
The passenger compartment monitoring is
switched off.Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer. Overload protectionIf the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Central locking buttonThe central locking button 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-
tral locking button.Locking
fPress the central locking button.
Indicator light in the button lights up if ignition
is on.
Unlocking
fPress the central locking button.
Indicator light goes out.
If the doors were locked with the central locking
button, 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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Operation, Safety
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:
Ty p e 1
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
Ty p e 2
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded. Ty p e 3
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.
Ty p e 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.
fOn vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
Plus, the PCM can be used to activate automat-
ic door locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
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.
fUnlock the doors by pressing the central lock-
ing button or
fpull the inside door handle twice to open the door.

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Operation, Safety
When the alarm is armed, the following
areas are monitored – Doors
– Luggage compartment lid
– Engine compartment lid
– Convertible-top lock (Cabriolet)
– Glass rear hatch (Targa)
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the
alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.
Additionally, the emergency flasher flashes and
the passenger compartment light lightes for ap-
proximately five minutes.
When the alarm is triggered, the light-emitting
diode changes over to double flashes.
In order not to limit the action range of the passen-
ger compartment monitoring system:
fDo not fold the front seat backrests forward.
Deactivating the passenger compartment
monitoring system for one locking
processIf a person or animal remains in the car while it is
locked, the passenger compartment monitoring
system must be switched off.
fQuickly 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
fInform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
opened.
Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
fHave the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.