mirror PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2003 4.G User Guide

Operation,Instruments
1Sidevent
2Ignition/starterswitchwithsteeringlock
3Spaceforhands-freemicrophonefor
telephone
4Turnsignals/
headlightdimmer/flasherlever
5Instrumentpanel
6Horn
7Windshieldwiper/washerlever
8Emergencyflasherswitch
9Rockerswitchesfor
PorscheStabilityManagement(PSMJ,
footwelllight,
rearwindowwiper
10Readinessdisplayforalarmsystem
11Centralvent
12Cupholder
13Controlpanelforheating,ventilation,
airconditioning
14Rockerswitchesfor
centrallocking,
rearwindowanddoormirrorheating,
rearwindowwiper,
convertibletopoperation
15Speaker
16Lightswitch
17ToggleswitchesforTiptronic
18Operatingleverforon-boardcomputer
19Lockingleverforsteering-wheeladjustment
20Operatingleverforautomaticspeedcontrol
21Wipeintervalcontrol!
rain-sensorsensitivitycontrol
22Rockerswitchesforseatheating
23Rockerswitchforglassslidingroof(Targa)
24Rockerswitchforrollerblind(Targa)
25Radio
26Cigarettelighter
27Glovecompartment
28Interiortemperaturesensor
Controls,Instruments
63

A,D
-Switchforreadinglightondriver'sl
passenger'sside
B-Interiorlightswitch
C-Orientationlightswitch
E-Orientationlight
Interiorlights
invehicleswithoutautomaticanti-glare
mirrors
Pleaseobservethechapter"Loadswitch-off".
112Controls,Instruments
Interiorlight,readinglights
Switchingoff
~Presslefthalfofswitch.
Switchingtocontinuousillumination
~Pressrighthalfofswitch.
Switchingonandoffautomatically
~Moveswitchtocenterposition.
Thelightsareswitchedonwhenadooris
unlockedoropenedorwhentheignitionkey
iswithdrawnfromtheignitionlock.
Thelightsareswitchedoffwithadelayof
approx.30secondsafterthedoorisclosed.
Thelightgoesoutimmediatelyassoonasthe
ignitionkeyisinsertedintheignitionlockor
thevehicleislocked.
Orientationlight
Light-emittingdiodesinthedoorsandinthe
interiorlightimproveyourorientationinsidethe
vehiclewhenitisdark.
Thelight-emittingdiodesareswitchedonwhen
thevehicleisunlockedandswitchedoffagain
whenthevehicleislocked.
Light-emittingdiodeintheinteriorlight
Changingthebrightnessofthelight-emitting
diode:
~PressswitchCwithapointedobject(suchas
aball-pointpen).
Thebrightnesschanges.

A,C
-Switchforreadinglightondriver'sl
passenger'sside
B-Interiorlightswitch
D-Orientationlightswitch
E-Orientationlight
Interiorlights
invehicleswithautomaticanti-glare
milTors
Pleaseobservethechapter"Loadswitch-off".
Note
I>Switchofftheautomaticanti-glareoperation
ofthemirrorsbeforeyouswitchontheinte-
riorlight.
Otherwisethemirrorsmightaccidentallygo
intoanti-glareoperation.

Interiorlight,readinglights

Switchingoff
I>Presslefthalfofswitch.
Switchingtocontinuousillumination
I>Pressrighthalfofswitch.
Switchingonandoffautomatically
I>Movelightlenstocenterposition.
Theinteriorlightisswitchedonwhenadoor
isunlockedoropenedorwhentheignition
keyiswithdrawnfromtheignitionlock.
Theinteriorlightisswitchedoffwithadelay
ofapprox.30secondsafterthedooris
closed.
Theinteriorlightgoesoutimmediatelyas
soonastheignitionkeyisinsertedintheigni-
tionlockorthevehicleislocked.
Orientation
light

Light-emittingdiodesinthedoorsandinthe
bracketoftheinteriormirrorimproveyourorien-
tationinsidethevehiclewhenitisdark.
Thelight-emittingdiodesareswitchedonwhen
thevehicleisunlockedandswitchedoffagain
whenthevehicleislocked.
Light-emittingdiodeinthebracketofthe
interiormirror
Changingthebrightnessofthelight-emitting
diode:
I>PressswitchD.
Thebrightnesschanges.
I>I>I>
Controls,Instruments
113

~Closingconvertibletop
A
Warning!
Risk
ofinjuryanddamagewhenoperating
theconvertibletop.
[>

Makeabsolutelysurethatnobodycanbein-
juredbytheconvertible-topmechanismorthe
convertible-topcompartmentlid.
[>Inordertoabortconvertibletopoperationin
theeventofdanger,immediatelyreleasethe
switchorvehiclekey.
142MobileRoofs

[>
Keepthelidsofthemake-upmirrorsinthe
sunvisorsclosedwhenclosingtheconvert-
ibletop.
With
therockerswitch:
[>

Pressrightrocker-switchhalfwithoutinterrup-
tionuntiltheconvertibletophasreachedits
finalpositionoruntilthewindowsareinthe
desiredposition.
With
thevehiclekey:
[>

Holdthevehiclekeyinthelockingpositionin
thedoorlockuntiltheconvertibletophas
reacheditsfinalposition.

[>

Unlockthevehicle.
Closethewindowswiththerockerswitches
inthecenterconsole.
Re-Iockthevehicleifnecessary.

Iftheconvertibletopdoesnotlockinthe
windshieldframe
[>
Openconvertibletopagain,starttheengine
andclosetheconvertibletopagainusingthe
rockerswitch.
Assistwiththeclosingprocessbygrasping
theconvertibletopatthehandholdandpulling
ittowardthewindshieldframe(arrow).

Index
A
ABS(antilockbrakesystem)56,57
Acousticwarningsignal84
Airbagsystems44,45
-Switchingoffpassengerairbag42-45
Airdistribution106-109
Airfilter183
Airconditioningsystem106-109
Alarmsystem24,25,126
Alcantara192
Antenna126,186
Antifreeze169
Antilockbrakesystem(ABS)56,57
Ashtray110
Audiooperation124,125
Auto-buttonairconditioningsystem106,107
Automatic
-Anti-glaremirrors29
-Doorlocking20
-Headlightadjustment100
-Lockingretractor40
-Speedcontrol72,104,105
Averageconsumption83,88,89
Averagespeed83,88,89
B
Backrest
-Adjustment32-37
-Release32,33,37
Battery120,215-219
-Warninglight72
Beforedrivingoff12,13
Bloweradjustment106-109
Brakes52-57,174
-Fluid174,250
-FluidwarningIight174
-Lights225,231
-Pads14,55
-Rollerbraketester59,61
Breakinhints14
Bulbs
-Chart223
-Replacing222-235
c
Cabriolet140-149
Canholder.115
Capacities,overview250
Carcare185-193
Cartelephone.126
Carwashes186
Cassettetape
-Player125
-Holder117
Catalyticconverters180
Cautions168,196
Centrallocking21-23
-emergencyoperation22
Changingwheels209-211
Checkenginewarninglight81
Childrestraint
-Anchorages41
-System41-43
-Switchingoffpassengerairbag42-45
CigarettelighterIII
Circulatingairbutton107
Clock79
Clotheshook116
Clutchpedal52
Collapsiblesparewheel206,207,211
Compactdisc
-Changer120,125
-Holder117
-Player120,125
Compressorforcollapsiblesparewheel121
Convertibletop140-149
-Care187
-Indicatorlight143
Coolant76,77,169,170
-Level169,170
-Temperaturegauge76
-Warninglight76
Coolingsystem76,169,170
Cruisecontrol72,104,105
Cupholder115
Index
259

D
Dashboard62,63
Defrostingwindows30,106-109
Diagnosticsocket15,213
Diagrams255-258
Dimensions254
Door20
-Guard233
-Handles20
-Locks20,187
-Windows20,26,27,140,189
Doormirror28,29
-Heating30
Drivinghints12-14
Drivingperformance245
Dynamometertesting59,61
260Index
E
Electricalsystem212-214
Emergencyflasher99
Emergencyprogram,Tiptronic134
Emergencyservice196-239
Emergencystarting
withjumpercables220,221
Emergencyoperation
-Centrallocking22
-Convertibletop140-149
-Glassslidingroof(Targa)164,165
-Lids214
-Lifting/slidingroof138,139
-Tankflap176
Emissioncontrolsystem7,81,179,180
Enginecompartment
-Blower67,77
-Lid118,119
-Light233
Engine
-Checkingoillevel86,87,171
-Dipstick171
-Exhaust8
-Number242
-Oilconsumption14,170
-Oillevel171
-Oillevelgauge86,87
-Oilpressuregauge80
-OilpressurewarningIight80
-Oils17°-173,250
-Starting64-67
-Speeds14,245
-Switchingoff64-67
F
Foglights100,229,231
Footbrake53-55
Footwelilights114
Four-wheeldrive60,61
Fronthood118,119
Frontspoiler51
Fuel4,78,176-181,250
-Containers8
-Economy175
-Evaporationcontrol181
-Levelwarninglight78
-Levelgauge78
-Recommendation177,178
-Tank176,177,250
Fuses213
G
Garagelift205
Gearchanging128-134
Glassslidingroof161
-Emergencyoperation164,165
Glovecompartment116
Gong
16,65,84,98

H
Hardtop154-159
Headlights10O,101,224-229
-Adjusting236,237
-Cleaningsystem102,181,250
Heatedrearwindow30
Heating106-109
Highbeam
-Indicatorlight75
-Lever100
Hoods118,119
Horn15,21,22
Identificationnumber120,242
Ignitionlock64,65,129
Immobilizer17
Indicatorlights68-II
Infraredpassenger
compartmentmonitoring24,25
Instrumentpanel62,63
Instruments68-97
-Lights73,100
Interiormirror28,29
Interiorlight112-114,234
Intermittentoperationswitch102,103
J
Jack120,121,204-211
Jumpercables220,201
K
Kerblight233
Keylock.129
Keys16-19
L
Leather191
Licenseplatelight100,233
Lids118,119
-Emergencyunlocking214
Lifting/slidingroof136-139
Light
-Flasher75,100,101
-Lowbeam100,101
-Switch10O,101
Loadswitch-off212
Locking21-23
-Conditions22
Luggagecompartment120,121,233
Luggagecarrier166,252-254
M
Maintenance168-193
Make-upmirror31
Maximumpermittedenginespeeds14
Mirrors28,29,49
-Anti-glare29
N
Noteson
-Carcare185-193
-Maintenance168
Numberplatelight100,233
0
Octanerating177,178
Odometer73
Oil170-173,250
-Consumption14,170
-Dipstick171
-Levelchecks86,87,III
-Levelgauge86,87
-Pressuregauge80
-Pressurewarninglight80
On-boardcomputer82-97
-Basicsetting83,89
-Languageselection90
On-boardliterature2
Orientationlight112,113
Outside-temperaturedisplay83,89
Index
261

p
Paint
-Care185-193
-Data242
Parking
-Aids48,49
-Assistant48,49
-Brake52,53
-Light100,228,231
Particlefilter183
Passengerairbag,switchingoff41-45
Passengercompartment
monitoring,infrared24,25
Platformlift205
Plasticparts190
Porschecommunication
management(PCM)123
Porschestabilitymanagement(PSM)58,59
Powermeasurements60
Powersteeringfluidlevel182,250
Powerwindows20,26,27,140
Practicaltips196-239
262Index
R
Radiatorfan67,170
Radioreception124,125
Rainsensor103
Rangeonremainingfuel89
Rearfoglight100,231
Rearlid118,119
Rearlid(Targa)161-165
Rearseatbackrest37
Rearspoiler50,51
Rearviewmirrors28,29,49
Rearwindowdefogger30
RearwiperIII
Relays212
Remotecontrol18,19
Replacingbulbs222-235
Replacingwiperblades184
Replacementkey17
Retractablespoiler,rear50,51
Rollerblind(Targa)162
Rolloverprotectionsystem46,47
Roof
-Liftingjsliding136-139
-Transportsystem166,252-254
Runningin14
s
Safetybelts38-40,192
Safetycompliancesticker243
Seals..190
Seat32-37
-Adjustment32-37
-Heating36
-Memory34,35
Selectorleverpositionindicator130
Shiftlock..129
Sidemarkerlight100,230,231
Sidememberpanels51
Slidingroof136-139
Snowchains203,248
Spacerrings207
Sparekey17,18
Sparewheel120,121,206,207,211,248
Speed
-Control72,104,105
-Gong84
Speedometer74
Spoiler,retractable50,51
Sportsexhaustsystem123
Startingandstoppingtheengine64-67
Steeringwheel
-Adjustment37
-Lock64,65
-Toggleswitches129-134
Storageoptions116,117
Storagetray117
StoringyourPorsche..193
Sunvisors31

T
Tachometer75
Taillight231
Tank176,177,250
-Ventilationsystem181
Targaroof160-165
Technicaldata244-258
Telephone126
Temperaturesetting105-109
Theftprotection16
Tiptronic77,129-134,183
Tires14,197-204,246-249
-Pressure5,199,249
-Pressurecompressor121
Tiresandtirecare197-204
Toolkit120,121
Towing238,239
Track246
Transmission128-134,254
-Fluid183,250
Tripcounter73
Trunkentrapment123
Turnsignals75,101,228,231
u
Undercoating179,189
v
Valves201
Vanitymirror31
Vehicle
-Care185-193
-Data242,243
-Identificationlabel242
-Identificationnumber120,242
-Washing185-193
Ventilation106-109
Vents106-109
Voltmeter72
w
Warninglamps68-71
Warningmessages92-97
Washerfluid181,250
Washing185-193
Weights251-253
Wheel
-Changing209-211
-Bolts17,208
Wheels191,197-204,246-249
Windows26,27,140,189
-Washernozzles102
-Washersystem102,181,250
Windshieldwiper/washerlever102
Windshieldwipers102,103,184
-Replacing184
Windstop150-153
Wiper
-Blades184
-Interval102,103
Winteroperation:
-Battery217
-Coolant169,170
-Engineoil170-173
-Jumpercables220,221
-Locks187
-Seals190
-Snowchains203,248
-Tires197-204,246-249
-Washerfluid181
-Wiperblades184
Index
263