headlights PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2011 6.G Information Manual

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| Exterior design
The vehicle architecture, with a wider
track at the front axle and the lower roof
line, gives the front of the 911 a dynamic
appearance that is sport y and elegant.
It has also helped us to achieve a low drag
coefficient of 0.29 for the 911 Carrera. Fit ted as standard, the Bi
­Xenon head ­
lights still have the familiar oval ­shaped
surrounds for classic appeal and reveal
their technically impressive inner work ­
ings. The Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS) with dynamic cornering lights
and speed ­sensitive headlight control
logic is available as an option. The direction indicators, daytime running
lights and position lights are all LEDs and
are integrated into the separate front light
units. Their slimline design contrasts with

that of the rounded headlights. Together
with the two integral air intakes, they
make the front of the 911 unmistakable. At the rear, every thing is clean and
sharp: the styling, the appearance and
the effect. This is due not least to the
distinct lines and narrow LED taillights
which accentuate the horizontal contour
­
ing of the rear. The illuminated rear
light strip on the all ­wheel ­drive models
further enhances the effect. One unmistakable Porsche feature is

the stainless steel tailpipes. On the
911 Carrera S models, t win tailpipes
are fit ted on both sides. The wide rear
spoiler is extendable which reduces lift
in all driving situations and increases
driving stability. The 911 Carrera models and the

911 Carrera S models are equipped
as standard with 19 ­inch and 20 ­inch
wheels, respectively. Their large dimen ­
sions enhance the sport y presence of
the 911. The t yres have a large rolling
circumference for improved comfort
and performance. Even the logo on the rear has an impor
­
tant function to perform. It is, after all,
the hallmark of the Porsche identity.
In summary, form always follows function.
As a design principle, it couldn’t be more
simple, but it ’s what makes the 9 11 a 9 11.

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Electric parking brake.
The 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 to prevent the vehicle
from moving in the opposite direction.
Airbags.
The 911 Carrera 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).
Coupé or Cabriolet, the 911 models are
equipped as standard with the Porsche
Side Impact Protection System (POSIP).
It comprises side impact protection ele ­
ments in the doors and t wo airbags on each side. An integral thorax
airbag is
located in each seat side bolster,
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 pro ­
tection in the event of a side impact.
Cabriolet roll-over protection concept.
Despite their low weight, the 911 Carrera
Cabriolet models have exemplary torsional
rigidit y and flexural strength. Body flexing
is minimal, even on the most poorly sur ­
faced roads.
Increased protection is provided by an
automatically deploying roll ­over protec ­
tion system if the car were to overturn.
Two spring ­loaded roll ­over bars are
neatly incorporated behind the rear
seats. The roll ­over sensor continuously
monitors the car’s pitch and roll, contact
with the road, as well as lateral and
longitudinal forces. If the car were to
overturn, the roll ­over bars would be
deployed instantly.

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The 911 Carrera models are 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 LED front light units incorporate
direction indicators, daytime running
lights and position lights.
Automatic headlight activation is also
included as standard. 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, the rear fog
light and – on all ­wheel ­drive models –
the rear light strip. 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
traffic more quickly to a critical situation.
The lighting system features an automa­
tic
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.
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
increased as a function of the speed of
Rear night ­time lighting Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) cornering lights
Front night ­time lighting
To see something coming, experience helps.
So does forward-looking technology.

Lights.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 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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‘911’ badge 126
A
Adaptive cruise control 93
Airbags 80
Anti ­theft protection 96
Audio interface, universal 98
AudioPilot
® 10 2
Auto start/stop function 43
B
Bi­Xenon headlights 83
Body 54
BOSE
® Surround Sound System 102
Brakes 76
Burmester
®
High ­End Surround Sound System 104
C
Cataly tic converter 46, 117
CD/ DVD autochanger 98
Chassis 54
Climate control 92Coasting
51
Colours Exterior 122
Interior 124
Comfort 84
Communication 97
Cruise control 92
D
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 44
Dry ­sump lubrication, integrated 46
Dynamic engine mounts 69
E
Electrical system recuperation 43
Emission control 117
Engine management system 47
Engineered safety design 56
Engines 38
3.4 ­litre boxer engine 40
3.8 ­litre boxer engine 40
E n v i r o n m e n t 114
Exhaust system 46
Exterior mirrors and rear ­view mirror 95
F
Factory collection 133
Front axle 57
F u e l 117
Fuel consumption 117
Fuel system 117
H
Headlight cleaning system 83
HomeLink
®
(programmable garage door opener) 92
Hood 58
I
I numbers 126
Instruments 87
Intake manifold 46
K
Knock control, cylinder­specific 47
L
Le a t h e r 124, 129
Light design package 92Lights 82
Logbook, electronic
100
Luggage compartment 95
M
Manual gearbox 48
M a t e r i a l s 117
Memory package 90
Mobile phone preparation 101
Models 8
Motorsport 108
O
On­board computer 87
On ­board diagnostics 47
Online services 101
P
Panorama 134
Park Assist 95
Parking brake, electric 80
Performance display 69
Personalisation 120Porsche Active Suspension

Management (PASM) 62
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 78
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 98
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 50
Porsche Dynamic Chassis
Control (PDCC) 64
Porsche Dynamic Light
System (PDLS) 83
Porsche Entry & Drive 96
Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP) 81
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) 71
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PT V) 72
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus
(PT V Plus) 72
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 52
Porsche Vehicle Tracking
System (PV TS) 96
Power steering 66
Power steering Plus 66
R
Rain sensor 95
Rear axle 57
Rear differential lock 72
R e c y c l i n g 117
Roll ­over protection 81
Roof transport system 95, 126
S
Safet y 76
Seat heating 91
Seat ventilation 91
Seats Adaptive sports seats Plus 90
Child seats 91
Fully electric sports seats 90
Rear seats 91
Sports seats 90
Sports seats Plus 90
Sports bucket seats 91
Slide/tilt sunroof 94
Slide/tilt sunroof, glass 94
Sound Package Plus 97 SPORT but ton
67
Sport Chrono Package 67
SPORT PLUS but ton 67
Sports exhaust system 46
Sports suspension 63
Steering 66
Steering wheel heating 89
Steering wheels Multifunction steering wheel 88
SportDesign steering wheel 89
Sports steering wheel 88
Stereo Lambda control circuits 117
T
Technical data 138
Telephone module 101
TFT display 87
Thermal management 43
Transmission 48
Trim strip in a high ­gloss finish 126
T V tuner 101
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) 70
Index
V
VarioCam Plus system 44
Voice control system 100
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 92
Wheels 70
Wind deflector, electric 60