PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2011 6.G Information Manual

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Electric parking brake.
The new electric parking brake, which
you can activate and deactivate manually,
releases automatically as you pull away.
With the hill-hold function, you can

pull away without ever rolling back.
The system automatically detects when
the vehicle has come to a halt on an
uphill gradient requiring intervention.
PSM then maintains the brake pressure
at all four wheels for a brief period to
prevent the vehicle from moving in the
opposite direction.
Airbags.
The new 911 models offer advanced
airbag technology in the form of full-size
driver and front passenger airbags, which
are inflated in t wo stages depending
on the severit y and t ype of accident (e.g.
frontal or offset frontal). In less serious
accidents, the airbags are only partially
inflated, thereby minimising discomfort to
the occupants.
In addition to the central airbag control
unit on the transmission tunnel, a pair
of impact sensors are located near the
headlights. This allows a crash to be
detected and evaluated far sooner and
with considerably greater accuracy.
Porsche Side Impact Protection
System (POSIP).
The 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S are
equipped as standard with the Porsche
Side Impact Protection System (POSIP).
It comprises side impact protection
elements in the doors and t wo airbags on each side. An integral thorax airbag

is located in the seat backrests, while the
door panels each contain an upwards-
inflating head airbag. Each thorax airbag
has a volume of 10 litres and each head
airbag 15 litres, ensuring excellent
protection in the event of a side impact.

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The 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S are
both equipped as standard with Bi-Xenon
headlights including a headlight cleaning
system and dynamic range control.

With dipped or main beam, the road
ahead is illuminated more uniformly.
The rest yled LED front light units
incorporate direction indicators, daytime -
running lights and position lights.
Both 911 models come with automatic
headlight activation. The moment it gets
dark, the daytime running lights switch
off and the dipped beam headlights
switch on automatically. Cut ting edge LED technology is also used
for the taillights, the high-level third brake
light, the licence plate illumination, the
rear direction indicators and the rear fog
light. LEDs provide bet ter illumination and
respond more quickly to driver input.
In the event of sudden braking, the adaptive
LED brake lights begin to pulsate. If the
vehicle is braked to a halt, the hazard
warning lights will switch on automatically,
alerting following traf fic more quickly to

a critical situation.
The lighting system features an automatic
switch-off and the ‘Welcome Home’
function. It ’s good to know what ’s around
the next corner or on the way to your
front door.
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
The Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS) is available as an option for both
models.
Its dynamic cornering light function
swivels the headlights towards the inside
of a bend, based on steering angle and road speed, in order to illuminate more
of the road at tight bends and turns.

Put simply, the road ahead is illuminated
the moment you enter a bend.
The system also of fers speed -sensitive
headlight range control. With adaptive
light systems, it is possible for the maxi -
mum range of the dipped beams to be
Taillights and high-level third brake light Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) cornering lights
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) headlights
To see something coming, experience helps.
So does forward-looking technology.

Lights.increased as a function of the speed of
the vehicle. PDLS takes care of this
automatically in t wo stages. Stage 1 is
the basic position for driving in cit y traffic,
for example. Stage 2 is designed for
driving at faster speeds, such as on the
motorway. Above 130 km/ h (80 mph),
the range is adapted again.
Another feature of PDLS is the adverse
weather function, activated whenever the
rear fog light is switched on. It reduces
the effect of reflection phenomena in
poor visibilit y conditions to avoid the risk
of the driver being dazzled.

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Our identity is found under the bonnet,
in the design and behind the steering wheel.

Comfort.
Driving a 911 is first and foremost about
the feel of the road in the original, unadul -
terated and direct sense. Is it possible,
then, to mention the 911 and comfort in
the same breath? To speak of systems
that make driving ‘more agreeable’, or of
materials that feel ‘pleasant ’ to the touch?
Good question.
In reality, however, should anyone really
be forced to choose one over the other?
Let ’s introduce ourselves to the concept
of sport y comfort – dynamic performance
that maintains composure even when
pushed to the extreme.
Interior.
Engineering and st yle – and Porsche
identit y on the inside, as demonstrated by
the new elevated centre console. In t ypical
Porsche fashion, the use of form follows
a basic principle: focus on the driver. This
is why the distance bet ween the gear lever
or selector and steering wheel is extremely
short and the operating logic, such as that
of the two-zone air conditioning system
or the suspension set tings, is clear and
uncomplicated. You shouldn’t have to
browse one submenu after another. You
should instead be able to concentrate
on what ’s important: the road.
All our materials are high qualit y. Sport y
and elegant leather is used, for example,
on the steering wheel rim, on the door
handles and armrests and on the partial
leather seats, which are fit ted as standard.
Alcantara has proven its worth in motor -
sport and is used as standard for the
rooflining.
In addition to the choice of Black, Plati -
num Grey, Luxor Beige and Yachting Blue
for the interior, there is a wide range of
other personalisation options available,
including two-tone colour combinations
or special colours and materials such as
carbon, aluminium or high-quality wood.
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Engineering that takes you forward:

Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) with navigation module and a
high-resolution 7-inch colour touch -
screen. PCM is your control centre for
audio, navigation and communication
functions.Instruments.
Sporty not kitsch, practical not fanciful.
The dial faces of the five circular instru -
ments have one purpose above all: to
provide information. They do so efficiently
and accurately. Their st yling is t ypically
Porsche with the rev counter exactly
where you would expect it to be: in the
middle.
Another element of the Porsche identit y
is sound. The Sound Package Plus offer
outstanding performance with a total

output of 235 wat ts. Available as an
option is the BOSE
® Surround Sound
System with a total output of 445 wat ts.
In short, it delivers authentic audio
playback combined with an impressive
spatial sound. No system promises such high standards
in the 911, and fulfils them, as the option
-
al High-End Surround Sound System from
Burmester
®, the bespoke manufacturer
based in Berlin and one of the most
respected premium audio manufacturers
worldwide. With a total output of 821 wat ts,
it ensures an incredible audio experience. Our patented integral subwoofer enhances
the bass performance of both optional
sound systems and also saves weight.
Typically Porsche.
Ergonomics, st yle and sound. Sportscar
technology, intelligently combined.
The instrument cluster is new with a high-
resolution 4.6-inch TFT colour screen.

It provides you with a continuous stream
of data from the on-board computer,
such as speed, trip mileage, journey time
or current fuel consumption. It also dis -
plays the navigation system map, delivers
various warnings, including alerts from the Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)

system, and reminds you of your selected
communication and audio settings.
TFT display
Instruments in the 911 Carrera S with aluminium - coloured rev counter

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In the 911, there is a point at which all
forces come together. The steering wheel
is the most important inter face bet ween
the driver and the sportscar. This is

why all available steering wheels feature
a high-grip steering wheel rim in smooth-
finish leather and offer outstanding
ergonomics. A full -size airbag is integrated
as st a n d a rd .SportDesign steering wheel.
As with the sports steering wheel, the
optional SportDesign steering wheel
is adjustable for both height and reach
and, thanks to its grip mouldings, it’s
in safe hands – even on the sportiest
of drives.
Sports steering wheel.
The sports steering wheel is fit ted as
standard and adjusts up to 40 mm for
height and up to 60 mm for reach.
The optional multifunction steering
wheel has four function but tons and t wo thumbwheels for convenient operation

of audio, telephone and navigation
functions, TFT display and on-board
computer. On request, the steering
wheel is available in smooth-finish leather,
Aluminium Look, carbon or macassar. In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheels are equipped with t wo ergonomic
gearshift switches enabling you to
change gear directly from the steering
wheel. With the optional Sport Chrono
Package, the steering wheel also features
a display above the airbag module to
inform you whether the SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Launch Control functions have
been activated.
SportDesign steering wheel
In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheel features t wo gearshif t paddles.
These are made from a strong alloy and
are ergonomically located behind the
lef t- and right- hand steering wheel
spokes. Pull the right-hand paddle and
PDK shifts up. Pull the left-hand paddle and PDK shifts down. When PDK has
been combined with the optional Sport
Chrono Package, the left- and right-hand
spokes additionally feature a display

that tells you whether the SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Launch Control functions have
been activated. Steering wheel heating.
For increased comfort on cold days,
steering wheel heating is available as
an option for the sports steering wheel
and multifunction steering wheels
(only in conjunction with seat heating).
The heating is operated by a but ton
on the rear of the lower steering wheel
spoke.
Multifunction steering wheel in conjunction with PDK Spor tDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Sports steering wheel

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Sports seats.
The Sports seats in partial leather

are comfortable and provide support
even during performance driving.
They are equipped as standard with
electric seat height and backrest
adjustment and mechanical fore/aft
adjustment.
Fully electric Sports seats.
If you don’t want to sacrifice sportiness
for comfort, the optional fully electric
Sports seats offer fully electric adjustment
of seat height, backrest angle, squab angle,
sq ua b dept h, fore/a f t posi t io n, 4 - way
lumbar support and even the steering
column.
The integrated memor y package supports
the exterior mirrors and all seat positions
on the driver’s side as well as set tings for
the steering wheel, lights, wipers, air
conditioning, door locks, optional PCM,
and instrument cluster.

Sports seats Plus.
Available as an option are Sports seats
Plus in leather with electric seat height
and backrest adjustment as well as
mechanical fore/aft adjustment. The side
bolsters on the squab and backrest
have a firmer, sportier padding and offer
even bet ter lateral support. The backrest
shell is finished in Silver Grey.
Adaptive Sports seats Plus.
The optional adaptive Sports seats Plus
are the ideal combination of sport
and comfort. Finished in leather and
with side bolsters having a firm, sport y
padding, they also feature shoulder
supports for the best possible hold.
Of fering 18 -way electric adjustment,
the seats can be optimally adapted to
meet your needs in terms of seat height,
squab and backrest angle, squab length,
fore/aft adjustment and 4-way lumbar
support. The steering column is also
electrically adjustable.
Adaptive Sports seat Plus
In addition, the side bolsters on the seat
squab and backrest are independently
adjustable for added comfort on long
journeys and precision lateral support
on winding roads. Also included is the
personal memory for all seat positions
(apart from the side bolsters) and lumbar
support on the driver’s side as well as
the positions of the steering wheel and exterior mirrors. The memory function
also supports set tings for the steering
wheel, lights, wipers, air conditioning,
door locks, optional PCM, and instru
-
ment cluster.

The ideal basis for any relationship:
Support as well as freedom.

Seating.Seat heating and ventilation.
Seat heating is available as an option for
all seats. Seats are heated in the squab,
the backrest and, for the front seats, the
side bolsters.
In conjunction with seat heating, we can
equip the seats with seat ventilation on
request. A slipstream effect is produced
by active ventilation of the perforated
seat centre and backrest and by passive
aeration at the side bolsters. This evapo -
rates perspiration moisture and therefore
makes for a dry and pleasant seating
environment, even in hot weather.
Rear seats.
The rear seats are remarkably comfortable
for a sportscar and the shelf behind
offers additional storage space. The back -
rests fold as standard to offer a generous
205 litres of luggage space in the rear.
Child seats.
ISOFIX child seat preparation including
top tether is available on the rear seats
as standard. On request, we can equip
the front passenger seat with ISOFIX child
seat preparation and integrate an airbag
deactivation feature.

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Climate control.
Both 911 models feature t wo -zone auto
-
matic climate control as standard with an
enhanced ventilation effect and separate
temperature controls for the driver and
front passenger. The available air condi -
tioning modes are gentle, normal and
strong.
An active carbon filter traps particles,
pollen and odours and an automatic
air-recirculation function permanently
monitors air quality, reduces humidity
and switches from fresh to recirculated
air when required. A demister function keeps the windows
clear in cold weather. In warmer weather,
a solar sensor helps the climate control

to detect strong sunlight and automatically
compensate for the comfort of both the
driver and front passenger.
HomeLink®
(programmable garage door opener).
As an option, it is possible to have
a programmable garage door opener
integrated into the overhead console.
At the push of a but ton, it controls up
to three different garage doors, lighting
systems or alarm systems.
‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
For convenience, particularly at night, the
‘Welcome Home’ lighting function auto -
matically switches on the LED day time
running lights for a defined period
whenever the vehicle is opened or closed
using the key remote.
A customisable delayed switch - of f timer
keeps the daytime running lights, the
taillights and, where applicable, the
courtesy lights switched on until you
reach your front door.
Cruise control.
This automatic speed control function
is available as an option. For greater
driver comfort on long stretches of road,
cruise control operates in the 30 –240 km/ h
(18–149 mph) speed range and is activated
using a but ton on the steering column
control stalk.
Many things have practical qualities.
Even more have a sporty function.
And some are just extremely convenient.

Additional comfort and convenience features.ParkAssist.
The optional Park Assist features four
inconspicuous sensors in the rear end.
The system audibly alerts the driver
to the presence of obstacles detected
behind the vehicle. An intermit tent warn -
ing tone increases in rapidity as the
obstacle is approached.
An enhanced version of Park Assist,
with four sensors in the front end, is
available on request. The audible alert
is supplemented by a visual warning
in the central display screen, which
shows a graphical representation of
the vehicle from overhead.
Light design package.
The optional light design package is both
practical and aesthetically appealing.

It comprises dimmable LEDs in the door
panels, overhead console, footwells,
ignition lock and rear compartment.
ParkAssist (rear)
ParkAssist (front)

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Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror.
The most prominent new feature of the
electrically adjustable exterior mirrors is
their position. They are mounted directly
on the doors for improved aerodynamics.
Electrically folding exterior mirrors with
courtesy lighting on both sides of the
Roof transport system.
The optional aluminium roof transport
system is aerodynamically ef ficient, ver y
light weight and easy to fit. A range of
at tachments is available, such as a roof
box, a bike carrier or a ski/snowboard
carrier. Maximum roof load is 75 kg.
vehicle are available as an option.

By illuminating the area in front of the
doors, they make it easier to find your
way in the dark.
An auto-dimming function for the rear-
view mirror and exterior mirrors, with
an integrated rain sensor for the wind -
screen wipers, is available as an option.Slide/tilt sunroof.
The optional electrically adjustable slide/
tilt sunroof is a completely new design.
It opens out wards so that it does not
interfere with headroom. Another advan -
tage of the new design is the much
larger aperture for increased driving
pleasure under the open sky. The newly developed t wo -position net-
t ype wind deflector protects against
draught and minimises wind noise. Even
humming disturbances are eliminated,
whatever your speed of travel.
Luggage compartment.
The luggage compartment volume

in the new 911 models is 135 litres.
The luggage compartment is fully
trimmed in scratch - resistant materials.

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Porsche Entry & Drive.
With the optional Porsche Entry & Drive,
you can leave your car key in your pocket.
As soon as you touch the door handle or
the Porsche Crest on the luggage com
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partment lid, the system automatically
checks the encrypted access code on
the key. Once the key is validated, the
door or the luggage compartment lid unlocks. The engine can then be started
and switched off using the electronic

ignition switch.
To lock the vehicle, you simply press the
but ton on the outside of the door handle.
Porsche Entry & Drive then locks the
vehicle and activates the engine immobi -
liser and steering column lock.
Anti-theft protection.
All 911 Carrera models are equipped as
standard with an immobiliser with in-key
transponder and an alarm system with
radar-based interior surveillance. The
system secures the doors, luggage com -
partment, passenger compartment and
ignition lock.
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS).
The Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS) is fit ted as standard on all 911
models. The system
makes it possible to
locate a stolen vehicle across most of
the countries of Europe. The preparation
package includes a special wiring loom
and a
tilt sensor for the alarm system.
Audio and communication in the new 911
Sound Package Plus.
The Sound Package Plus is fit ted as
standard. The system comprises a
separate amplifier with a total output
of 235 wat ts, seven amplifier channels
and nine loudspeakers, all of which
combine to create the perfect interior
sound experience.
Identity is to do with where you come from.
Sometimes, it’s also to do with where you want to be.

Audio and communication.

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Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including navigation module.
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) is standard in all 911 models.
Powerful, multifunctional and easy to
use, PCM is your control centre for
audio, navigation and communication
functions.
The main feature is the intuitive 7-inch
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can
choose to operate PCM using conven
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tional rotary pushbutton controls.
With a maximum of five list items per
page, the screen display is very clearly
presented. A useful help function is
displayed at the foot of the screen.
Radio functions include up to 42 memory
presets and an FM dual tuner frequency diversit y with RDS, which continuously
scans in the background for the best
signal, and a dynamic autostore.
The DVD-audio drive plays CDs and
audio DVDs and is MP3-compatible.
Audio playback of video DVDs is

also supported. A six- disc CD/ DVD
autochanger integrated into PCM is
available as an option.
A navigation module with high-speed
hard drive is included with PCM. For
route guidance, it is possible to select
bet ween a 2D display and a 3D perspec -
tive. In some regions, even land and
buildings can be displayed in 3D. Split
screen mode enables you to view t wo
functions at once, such as the current
navigation map and a list of symbols that
represent the next driving manoeuvre.
Voice control system.
If you require route guidance, need to
make a phone call or want to listen to the
radio, then why not just say so? Almost all
of the functions of PCM can be controlled
using the optional voice control system
with word-by-word input. In the majority
of cases, you can simply say the name
of the menu item as seen on the screen.
Even lists can be browsed by voice
command. For added convenience, there
is no need to ‘train’ the system.
Electronic logbook.
An electronic logbook is available for PCM
as an option. It enables automatic logging
on every journey of mileage, route dis -
tance, date, time, starting location and
destination. Data can be downloaded to
a USB stick and evaluated on your home
PC using the soft ware supplied. The soft -
ware fulfils all statutory requirements
for automatic logbooks as specified by
the German revenue authorities.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module, electronic logbook