Battery PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2006 5.G Owner's Guide

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Emergency Starting with Jumper
Cables If the battery is discharged, e.g. in winter or after
the car has been parked for a long time, the bat-
tery of another car can be used for starting with
the help of jumper cables.
Make sure the voltage of both batteries is the
same. Both batteries must be 12 volt types.
The capacity (Ampere hours, Ah) of the booster
battery must not be substantially less than that of
the discharged battery.
The discharged battery must be correctly con-
nected to the vehicle’s electrical system.
fPlease observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 258.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UN-
LOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID” on Page 257.
Note
fDo not try to start the car by pushing or tow-
ing. Damage to the catalytic converters and
other components of the car may result.
Warning!
Risk of damage and serious personal injury
due to short circuit.
fUse only jumper cables of adequate diameter
cross-section and fitted with completely insu-
lated alligator clips.
fFollow all warnings and instructions of the
jumper cable manufacturer.
fWhen connecting jumper cables, make sure
that they cannot get caught in any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
The jumper cables must be long enough so
that neither vehicles nor cables touch another.
fThe vehicles must not be in contact, otherwise
current might flow as soon as the positive ter-
minals are connected.
fThe cable clamps must not be allowed to con-
tact each other when one end of the jumper ca-
bles are connected to a battery.
fEnsure that tools or conductive jewelery (rings,
chains, watch straps) do not come into contact
with the positive jumper cable or the positive
battery post.
fImproper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin
the alternator. Danger of caustic burns.
fDo not lean over the battery.
Danger of gas explosion.
fImproper use of booster battery to start a
vehicle may cause an explosion, resulting in
severe personal injuries.
fKeep sources of ignition away from the bat-
tery, e.g. open flame, burning cigarettes or
sparking due to cable contact or welding work.
fA discharged battery can freeze even at
23°F/–5°C.
Before connecting jumper cables, a frozen bat-
tery must be thawed out.

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Connect jumper cables in the following
sequence:
Always observe the sequence below:
1. Connect the positive lead (red) to the
positive terminal of the discharged battery
first, then connect it to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
2. First connect the negative cable (black) to
the negative terminal of the donor battery, then
connect it to a suitable grounding point on the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
This grounding point must lie as far as possible
from the battery.
For example, a solid metal part or the engine
block are suitable grounding points.
If no suitable grounding points are to be found
on either vehicle, the negative cable must
carefully be connected directly to the negative
terminal of the battery.
If a suitable grounding point is to be found only
on the donor vehicle, the negative cable must
first be connected to the terminal of the
discharged battery, then to the grounding point
of the donor vehicle.
3. Run the engine of the donor car at a higher
speed.4. Start the engine.
An attempted start using jumper cables should
not last more than 15 seconds. Then allow a
waiting period of at least one minute.
Note
Before disconnecting the jumper cables, electrical
loads such as the heated rear window and the
heating fan blower should be switched on (the ve-
hicle’s lights must not be switched on). This reduc-
es voltage peaks which may occur when discon-
necting the jumper cables.
With the engine running, remove both jumper ca-
bles in reverse order.

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Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
Vehicle Identification When ordering spare parts or making inquiries,
please always quote the vehicle identification
number. Vehicle data bankThe vehicle data bank is attached to the inside of
the “Maintenance” booklet.
It contains all important data about your vehicle.
Note
This data bank cannot be re-ordered if it is lost or
damaged.
This label contains the following information:
1. Vehicle Identification No.
2. Type/Type description
3. Engine code/Transmission code
4. Paint No./Interior
5. Optional equipment
Vehicle identification number In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,
the vehicle identification number of your car is lo-
cated at the bottom left of the windshield frame
and can be seen from the outside.
The vehicle identification number is in the luggage
compartment under the battery cover and at the
bottom left behind the windshield.
Removing the battery cover
fPlease observe the chapter „BATTERY“ on
page 258.
Safety compliance stickerThe safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new Porsche complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufac-
tured.
The sticker also shows the month and year of pro-
duction and the vehicle identification number of
your car (perforations) as well as the Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing.

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 69
Warning light ........................................ 70
Air distribution ............................................ 138
Air filter ...................................................... 215
Airbag.......................................................... 45
Function ............................................... 46
Warning light ..................................49
, 57
Air-conditioning compressor ................138, 140
Alarm system .......................................26, 161
Alcantara ................................................... 226
Antenna .............................................161, 221
Antifreeze................................................... 199
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 69
Warning light ........................................ 70
Ashtray ...................................................... 142
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 250
Audio operation ..................................159, 160
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 138
Automatic .................................................. 215
Air conditioning system ....................... 138
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 32
Car washes ........................................ 221
Door locking ......................................... 21
Headlight adjustment........................... 132
Speed control ...................... 88
, 136
, 137
Average consumption ...........................99, 121
Average speed .....................................99, 121
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery ....................................................... 258
Care .................................................. 259
Charging ............................................ 259
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 261
Remote control ................................... 263
Removing ........................................... 262
Warning light......................................... 96
Winter operation ................................. 260
Before driving off ................................... 14
, 15
Belts ................................................... 42, 226
Height adjustment ................................. 44
Tensioner ............................................. 42
Warning light......................................... 43
Blower adjustment............................. 139, 141
Brake light......................................... 276, 278
Brakes ....................................................... 205
Brake circuit division warning light ........ 206
Brake pad warning light ......................... 97
Fluid .......................................... 205, 291
Fluid warning light...................... 116, 206
Pads ............................................. 16, 68
Parking brake ....................................... 65
Roller brake tester................................ 62
Test stand ............................................ 74
Break in hints................................................ 16
Bulbs, replacing .......................................... 266
CCabriolet ....................................................176
Canholder...................................................144
Capacities ..................................................291
Car care .....................................................218
Car telephone .............................................161
Car washes ................................................219
Carpet........................................................225
Catalytic converters ....................................212
Cautions ............................................ 198
, 228
Central locking ..............................................22
emergency operation.............................23
Central vents ..............................................141
Central warning light......................................97
Changing wheels .........................................250
Check engine
Warning light .........................................97
Checking pressure ......................................251
Child restraint
Anchorages ..........................................56
Child restraint systems ..................................51
Chime ........................................................131
CHRONO stopwatch ....................................104
Cigarette lighter ..........................................143
Circulating-air button....................................139
Clock .................................................. 95, 121
Clothes hook ..............................................146
Clutch ................................................. 65, 164
Comfort seat ................................................34
Coming Home mode ...................................131

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Index
TTachometer .................................................. 91
Tank ......................................... 208
, 209
, 291
Ventilation system ............................... 213
Technical data ............................................ 286
Telephone .................................................. 161
Temperature setting .................................... 138
Temperature, outside indicator....................... 95
Test stand, measurements ............................ 74
Theft protection ............................................ 18
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ................. 252
Tiptronic .................................................... 165
Indicator............................................... 93
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 109
Tires ................................... 16
, 229
, 288
, 289
Care .................................................. 229
Checking pressure .............................. 251
Inscription .......................................... 240
Loading information............................ 242
Pressure ............................... 5
, 232
, 290
Pressure monitoring............................ 109
Pressure plate .................................... 285
Sealant ......................................245, 246
Sidewall ............................................. 240
Size ................................................... 240
Tool kit....................................................... 151
Tools .................................................150, 151
Towing ...................................... 170
, 281
, 282
Towing lug .................................................. 151
Tow-starting ............................................... 170
Tracks ...............................................288, 289
Transmission ......................................164, 287
Fluid...........................................215, 291
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 152Turn signals ......................................... 91
, 132
Tyre pressure
Compressor ....................................... 151
Ty re s
Sealant............................................... 151
UUndercoating ..................................... 211
, 223
VValves ........................................................ 236
Vanity mirror ................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 218
Data................................................... 284
Identification label ............................... 284
Identification number ........................... 284
Putting into operation .......................... 261
Washing ............................................. 219
Ventilation .................................................. 138
Vents ................................................ 138
, 141
Viscosity, engine oil..................................... 204
WWarning lights and messages....................... 122
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 213
, 291
Lever ................................................. 133
Washing ..................................................... 219
Weights ............................................. 292, 293
Welcome Home Function ............................. 131
Wheel.......................... 16
, 224
, 229
, 288
, 289Bolts ..................................................248
Care...................................................229
Changing ............................................245
Checking pressure ..............................251
Inscription...........................................240
Loading information .............................242
Securing wheel bolts .............................19
Security wheel bolts ............................151
Sidewall ..............................................240
Size ...................................................240
Tire pressure ......................... 5
, 232
, 290
Tire pressure plate..............................285
Tire sealant................................ 245, 246
Windows...................................... 28
, 176
, 223
Washer nozzles ...................................133
Washer system .................. 133
, 213
, 291
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................133
Windshield wipers .............................. 133, 216
Replacing ...........................................216
Windstop ....................................................185
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................260
Coolant ..............................................199
Engine oil............................................200
Jumper cables ........................... 264, 265
Locks .................................................221
Seals..................................................224
Snow chains .......................................239
Tires ................................. 238
, 288
, 289
Washer fluid ........................................213
Wiper blades .......................................216
Wiper
Blades ................................................216
Rear ...................................................134