ESP PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2007 5.G Owners Manual

Storespacerandwheelnutstogether.
Mountingthespacers
1.Removewheel.
2.FitthespacerwiththewheelboltsAusedtofastenthewheel.Initiallytightenthewheelboltsslightlyindiagonallyoppositesequence.
3.Tightenwheelboltsindiagonallyoppo-sitesequence.Tighteningtorque:130Nm(96ftlb.).
4.Fitwheel.Todothisusetheoriginalwheelnutsforfasteningthewheels.Tighteningtorque:130Nm(96ftlb.).
Pleaseobservethechapter”CHANGINGAWHEEL”onpage287.
Onrequest,separateanti-theftprotectionforthewheelnutscanbemounted.
PleaseconsultanauthorizedPorschedealer.
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Pleaseobservethepowerspecificationsfromtheaccessorymanufacturer.
Alarmsystem,centrallocking
Thestatusofthecentrallockingandalarmsystemisnotchangedbydisconnectingthebattery.Whenthebatteryisdisconnected,thealarmsystemceasestofunction.
Overloadprotection
Ifthecentrallockingsystemisoperatedmorethantentimeswithinaminute,furtheroperationisblockedfor30seconds.
Loadswitch-offafter2hoursor7days
Iftheignitionkeyisremoved,loadswhichareswitchedonorareinstandbymode(suchastheluggagecompartmentlight,interiorlightandradio)areautomaticallyswitchedoffafterapprox.2hours.
Ifthevehicleisnotstartedorunlockedwiththeremotecontrolwithin7days,theremotecontrolstandbyfunctionisswitchedoff(tosavethevehiclebattery).
1.Inthiscase,unlockthedriver’sdoorwiththekeyatthedoorlock.Leavethedoorclosedinordertopreventthealarmsystemfrombeingtriggered.
2.Pressbutton1ontheremotecontrol.
Theremotecontrolisnowactivatedagain.
A-Diagnosticsocket
Replacingfuses
Inordertopreventdamagetotheelectricalsystemduetoshortcircuitsandoverloads,theindividualcircuitsareprotectedbyfuses.Thefuseboxislocatedinthedriver’sfootwell.
A-PlasticgripperB-Sparefuses
1.Switchofftheloadwiththedefectivefuse.
2.Pulloffplasticcoveratthefingerhole(arrow).Thefuseplanandinstructionsforemer-gencyunlockingoftheluggagecompart-mentlidcanbefoundontheinnersideofthecover.
3.RemovethecorrespondingfusefromitsslotusingtheplasticgripperAinordertocheckit.Ablownfusecanbeidentifiedbythemeltedmetalstrip.
4.Replaceonlywithfusesofthesamerating.
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Batterycare
Ensurethatbatteryissecurelymounted.
Keepterminalsandconnectionscleanandproperlytightened.Corrosioncanbepreventedbycoatingtheterminalsandconnectionswithpetroleumjellyorsiliconespray.
Ensurethatventcapsaresecurelytightenedtopreventspillage.
Checkingtheelectrolyteuidlevel
Generally,theelectrolytelevelmustbecheckedmoreofteninsummerthaninthewinter,andmoreoftenwhendrivinglongdistances.
Whenaddingwater,useonlycleancontainers.Innocasemayalcohol(e.g.windowcleanerresidues)bepermittedtoenterthebattery.
Unscrewandopenthefillerventcapsofeachcell.
Withthecaronalevelsurface,thefluidlevelshouldmeettheindicatormarkineachcell.
Ifnecessary,topupwithdistilledwater.Donotuseacid.Onlyfilluptothemark,otherwisetheelectrolytewilloverflowwhenthebatteryisbeingchargedandcausedamage.
Batterycharging
Automotivebatteriesloosetheirefficiencywhennotinuse.Thechargeavailableinyourbatterycanbemeasuredwithabatteryhydrometer.WerecommendthatthebatteryvoltagebetestedbyyourPorschedealerwhohastheappropriateequipment.
Ifthecarisnotdrivenforprolongedperiods,thebatterymustbechargedatleastevery6weeks.Adischargedbatteryallowsrapidformationofsulfates,leadingtoprematuredeteriorationoftheplates.
Danger!
Hydrogengasgeneratedbythebatterycouldcauseanexplosion,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Chargebatteryinawellventilatedarea.
Neverchargeafrozenbattery.Itmayexplodebecauseofgastrappedintheice.Allowafrozenbatterytothawoutfirst.
Ifyougetelectrolyte,whichisanacid,inyoureyesoronyourskin,immediatelyrinsewithcoldwaterforseveralminutesandcalladoctor.
Slowbatterycharging
1.Payattentiontoallwarningsandfollowinstructionsthatcomewithyourbatterycharger.
2.Whencharging,ensureadequateventilation.
3.Removebattery.
Pleaseobservethechapter”REMOVINGTHEBATTERY”onpage297.
4.Allventcapsshouldbeopen.Thefluidlevelshouldmeettheindicatormarkineachcell.
5.Ensurethatchargerisswitchedoff-dangerofshortcircuit!
6.Connectchargercables.ChargercablesmustbeconnectedPOSITIVE(+)toPOSI-TIVE(+)andNEGATIVE(-)toNEGATIVE(-).
7.Switchoncharger.Normally,abatteryshouldbechargedatnomorethan10percentofitsratedcapacity.Ratedcapacityofthebatteryinyourvehicleislistedonthebatteryhousing.
8.Aftercharging,turnoffchargeranddisconnectchargercables.
9.Tightentheventcapsandreinstallbattery.
Pleaseobservethechapter”INSTALLINGTHEBATTERY”onpage298.
Winteroperation
Thecapacityandabilityofthebatterytostorepowerdecreasesatlowoutsidetemperatures.
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Towing
Generalinformation
Certainstatestatutesandlocalordinancesprohibittowingwithachain,ropeorevenatowbar.Inaddition,damagetoyourvehiclemayresultfromimproperprocedures.ConsultyourauthorizedPorschedealerfordetails.
Vehicletowing
FlatbedtowingisthepreferredtypeoftowingtobeusedonPorschevehicles.Undercertaincircumstances,wheelliftsmaybeusedwhenthevehiclewillnotroll.Thevehiclemustbetowedwithallfourwheelsofftheground,otherwisedamagetothevehiclemayresult.
Towinghook
ThetowinghookAisstoredinthetoolboxintheluggagecompartment.
Caution!
Riskofdamagetothevehicle.
Usethetowinghookonlyforanemergencytoremovethevehicleofftheroad.Thetowinghookistobeusedonlytopullthevehicleontotheflatbed,tractorortowingapparatusifthevehiclewillrollfreely.Undernocircumstancesisthevehicletobesecuredusingthetowinghook.
Neverusethetowinghooktotowthisoranyothervehicle.
Bearinmindthelimitedgroundclearanceofyourcaronunevensurfaces.
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Tires,Rims,Tracks911Carrera,911CarreraS
TireRimRimoffsetTrack
Summertires*front235/40ZR18(91Y)8Jx18H257mm58.5in./1486mmrear265/40ZR18(101Y)XL10Jx18H258mm60.4in./1534mm
orfront235/35ZR19(87Y)8Jx19H257mm58.5in./1486mmrear295/30ZR19(100Y)XL11Jx19H267mm59.7in./1516mm
orfront235/35ZR19(87Y)8.5Jx19H255mm58.7in./1490mmrear305/30ZR19(102Y)XL11.5Jx19H267mm59.7in./1516mm
Snowtiresfront235/40R1891VM+S8Jx18H257mm58.5in./1486mmrear265/40R1897VM+S1)10Jx18H258mm60.4in./1534mm
orfront235/35R1987VM+S8Jx19H257mm58.5in./1486mmrear295/30R19100VXLM+S11Jx19H267mm59.7in./1516mm
Theloadcapacitycoefficient(e.g.“91”)andmaximumspeedcodeletter(e.g.“Y”)areminimumrequirements.
SnowchainsCanbemountedonlyontherearwheels;maximumspeed30mph(50km/h).UseonlyPorscheauthorizedfine-linkcross-typeoredgechains.Snowchainclearancecanbeguaranteedonlyonthetire+rimcombinationmarked1)withoutspacers.
TireandrimsizesExtensivetestsareperformedbeforespecifictiresandwheelsareapprovedbyPorsche.YourPorschedealerhasinforma-tionaboutapprovedtiresandwheelsandishappytoassistyou.Ifaftermarkettiresand/orwheelsareinstalledwhicharenotapprovedbyPorsche,thevehicle’sdriveability,stabilitywhileinmotionandhandlingcharacteristicsmightbeimpaired.SincePorschehasnodataonsuchcombinations,Porschecannotstandbehindthesafetyordurabilityoftheseaftermarketcombinations.
*911CarreraS:Summertires19-inchonly
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Tires,Rims,Tracks911Carrera4,911Carrera4S,911Targa4,911Targa4S
TireRimRimoffsetTrack
Summertires*front235/40ZR18(91Y)8Jx18H257mm58.6in./1488mmrear295/35ZR18(99Y)11Jx18H251mm60.9in./1548mm
orfront235/35ZR19(87Y)8Jx19H257mm58.6in./1488mmrear305/30ZR19(102Y)XL11Jx19H251mm60.9in./1548mm
orfront235/35ZR19(87Y)8.5Jx19H255mm58.7in./1492mmrear305/30ZR19(102Y)XL11.5Jx19H2**67mm61.0in./1550mm
Snowtiresfront235/40R1891VM+S8Jx18H257mm58.6in./1488mmrear295/35R1899VM+S1)11Jx18H251mm60.9in./1548mm
orfront235/35R1987VM+S8Jx19H257mm58.6in./1488mmrear295/30R19100VXLM+S1)11Jx19H251mm60.9in./1548mm
Theloadcapacitycoefficient(e.g.“91”)andmaximumspeedcodeletter(e.g.“Y”)areminimumrequirements.
SnowchainsCanbemountedonlyontherearwheels;maximumspeed30mph(50km/h).UseonlyPorscheauthorizedfine-linkcross-typeoredgechains.Snowchainclearancecanbeguaranteedonlyonthetire+rimcombinationmarked1).
TireandrimsizesExtensivetestsareperformedbeforespecifictiresandwheelsareapprovedbyPorsche.YourPorschedealerhasinforma-tionaboutapprovedtiresandwheelsandishappytoassistyou.Ifaftermarkettiresand/orwheelsareinstalledwhicharenotapprovedbyPorsche,thevehicle’sdriveability,stabilitywhileinmotionandhandlingcharacteristicsmightbeimpaired.SincePorschehasnodataonsuchcombinations,Porschecannotstandbehindthesafetyordurabilityoftheseaftermarketcombi-nations.
*911Carrera4S,911Targa4S:Summertires19-inchonly
**Onlyapprovedtogetherwith17mmspacers
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WeightsCoupc
911CarreraManualtransmissionTiptronicS
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)3075lbs.to3296lbs.1395kgto1495kg3164lbs.to3384lbs.1435kgto1535kg
Maximumgrossweight3990lbs./1810kg4090lbs./1855kg
Maximumaxleload,front1)1709lbs./775kg1709lbs./775kg
Maximumaxleload,rear1)2601lbs./1180kg2601lbs./1180kg
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem2)165lbs./75kg165lbs./75kg
911CarreraSManualtransmissionTiptronicS
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)3131lbs.to3329lbs.1420kgto1510kg3219lbs.to3417lbs.1460kgto1550kg
Maximumgrossweight4012lbs./1820kg4112lbs./1865kg
Maximumaxleload,front1)1709lbs./775kg1709lbs./775kg
Maximumaxleload,rear1)2601lbs./1180kg2601lbs./1180kg
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem2)165lbs./75kg165lbs./75kg
1)Themaximumgrossweightmustnotbeexceeded.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessoriesareinstalled,theusefulloadwillbecorrespondinglyless.
2)UseonlyOriginalPorscheRoofTransportSystem.
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WeightsCoupc
911Carrera4ManualtransmissionTiptronicS
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)3197lbs.to3417lbs.1450kgto1550kg3285lbs.to3505lbs.1490kgto1590kg
Maximumgrossweight4112lbs./1865kg4211lbs./1910kg
Maximumaxleload,front1)1819lbs./825kg1819lbs./825kg
Maximumaxleload,rear1)2690lbs./1220kg2690lbs./1220kg
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem2)165lbs./75kg165lbs./75kg
911Carrera4SManualtransmissionTiptronicS
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)3252lbs.to3450lbs.1475kgto1565kg3340lbs.to3538lbs.1515kgto1605kg
Maximumgrossweight4134lbs./1875kg4233lbs./1920kg
Maximumaxleload,front1)1819lbs./825kg1819lbs./825kg
Maximumaxleload,rear1)2690lbs./1220kg2690lbs./1220kg
Maximumusefulload,RoofTransportSystem2)165lbs./75kg165lbs./75kg
1)Themaximumgrossweightmustnotbeexceeded.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessoriesareinstalled,theusefulloadwillbecorrespondinglyless.
2)UseonlyOriginalPorscheRoofTransportSystem.
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WeightsCabriolet
911CarreraManualtransmissionTiptronicS
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)3263lbs.to3439lbs.1480kgto1560kg3351lbs.to3527lbs.1520kgto1600kg
Maximumgrossweight4134lbs./1875kg4233lbs./1920kg
Maximumaxleload,front1)1709lbs./775kg1709lbs./775kg
Maximumaxleload,rear1)2690lbs./1220kg2690lbs./1220kg
911CarreraSManualtransmissionTiptronicS
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)3318lbs.to3472lbs.1505kgto1575kg3406lbs.to3560lbs.1545kgto1615kg
Maximumgrossweight4156lbs./1885kg4255lbs./1930kg
Maximumaxleload,front1)1709lbs./775kg1709lbs./775kg
Maximumaxleload,rear1)2690lbs./1220kg2690lbs./1220kg
1)Themaximumgrossweightmustnotbeexceeded.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessoriesareinstalled,theusefulloadwillbecorrespondinglyless.
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WeightsCabriolet
911Carrera4ManualtransmissionTiptronicS
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)3384lbs.to3549lbs.1535kgto1610kg3472lbs.to3638lbs.1575kgto1650kg
Maximumgrossweight4233lbs./1920kg4332lbs./1965kg
Maximumaxleload,front1)1819lbs./825kg1819lbs./825kg
Maximumaxleload,rear1)2690lbs./1220kg2690lbs./1220kg
911Carrera4SManualtransmissionTiptronicS
Emptyweight(dependingonequipment)3439lbs.to3571lbs.1560kgto1620kg3527lbs.to3660lbs.1600kgto1660kg
Maximumgrossweight4255lbs./1930kg4354lbs./1975kg
Maximumaxleload,front1)1819lbs./825kg1819lbs./825kg
Maximumaxleload,rear1)2690lbs./1220kg2690lbs./1220kg
1)Themaximumgrossweightmustnotbeexceeded.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessoriesareinstalled,theusefulloadwillbecorrespondinglyless.
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