PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2013 6.G Information Manual

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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 not just sooner,
but with even 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.
t wo spring­loaded 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. The LED
front light units incorporate direction indi ­
cators, day time running lights and posi ­
tion lights. Automatic headlight activation
is also included as standard.
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.
The lighting system features an automa­
tic
switch ­off and the ‘Welcome Home’
function.
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
The Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS) is available as an option. Its dy ­
namic 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. Speed ­sensitive head ­
light range control is also part of the
PDLS as is the adverse weather function.
LED main headlights with Porsche
Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS +
).
Superior safet y meets sport y design in
the form of the LED main headlights with
PDLS +
which are available as optional
equipment. Integrated into each head ­
light housing are four LED spots, for the
day time running lights, and one LED
light ring. In addition to being efficient
and long ­lasting, LED technology also
creates a light very similar to daylight
and thus helps to reduce driver fatigue.
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.One special feature of PDLS +
is the
dynamic main beam function. A camera
detects the lights of vehicles ahead as
well as those of oncoming traffic. Based
on the data from the camera, the dy ­
namic main beam function then adapts
the headlight range accordingly. This
continuous, stepless control means that
you are able to see the course of the road, pedestrians and potential hazards
earlier without hindering other road
users.

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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,
unadulterated 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 ascending 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 operat ­
ing logic, such as that of the t wo ­zone
air conditioning system or the suspension
settings, is clear and uncomplicated.
You shouldn’t have to browse one sub­
menu after another. You should instead
be able to concentrate on what ’s
important: the road.
Our materials are high qualit y with a
sporty character. The steering wheel rim,
door pulls and armrests are in leather, for
instance. Alcantara has proven its worth
in motorsport and is used as standard
for the rooflining of the Coupé models.
In addition to the choice of Black,
Platinum 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 ­qualit y wood.
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Engineering that takes you forward:

Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) with navigation module and a
high ­resolution 7 ­inch colour touchscreen,
fit ted as standard. PCM is your control
centre for audio, navigation and commu ­
nication functions.Instruments.
Sporty not kitsch, practical not fanciful.
The five circular instruments 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. Available as an option is the
BOSE® Surround Sound System with a
total output of 445 wat ts. In short, it
delivers powerful audio playback com ­
bined with an impressive spatial sound. No system promises such high standards
in the 911, and fulfils them, as the optional
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
watts,
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. Sports car
technology, intelligently combined. The instrument cluster with a high
­
resolution 4.6 ­inch TFT colour screen
provides you with a continuous stream of
data from the on ­board computer, such
as trip mileage, journey time or average
fuel consumption. It also displays the
navigation system map, delivers various
warnings, including alerts from the Tyre
Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system and, on 911 Carrera 4 models, tells you the
current front /rear axle torque distribution.
You can also use it to carry out individual
set tings.
TFT display
Instruments in the 911 Carrera 4S with silver ­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 sports car. This is why
all available steering wheels feature a
high
­grip steering wheel rim in smooth ­
finish leather and offer outstanding ergo ­
nomics. 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 func
­
tions, TFT display and on ­board comput ­
er. On request, the steering wheel is avail ­
able in smooth ­finish leather, carbon or
mahogany.
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 fea
­
tures a display above the airbag mo ­
dule
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 right­hand
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. 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.

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 firmer, sportier padding and offer
even better lateral support.
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 18­way 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 four ­way lumbar
support. The steering column is also
electrically adjustable.
Fully electric Sports seats.
If you don’t want to sacrifice sportiness
for comfort, the optional fully electric
Sports seats offer electric adjustment
of seat height, backrest angle, squab
angle, squab depth, fore/aft position,
four ­way lumbar support and even the
steering column.
The integrated memory package supports
the exterior mirrors and all seat positions
on the driver’s side as well as, for exam ­
ple, the set tings for the steering wheel,
lights, wipers, air conditioning, door locks,
standard PCM, and instrument cluster. 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, for example, set tings for
the steering wheel, lights, wipers, air
conditioning, door locks, standard PCM,
and instrument cluster.
The ideal basis for any relationship:

Support as well as freedom.

Seating.Sports bucket seats.1)
Sports bucket seats featuring a folding
backrest, integral thorax airbag and
manual fore/aft adjustment are available
as optional equipment. The seat shells
are made from glass ­ and carbon­fibre
reinforced plastic (CFRP) with a carbon
surface finish.

Seat heating and ventilation.
Seat heating is available as an option
for all seats.
2) 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 (except for the
Sports bucket seats) with seat ventilation
on request. A slipstream effect is pro ­
duced by active ventilation of the perfo ­
rated seat centre and backrest and by
passive aeration at the side bolsters. This evaporates perspiration moisture
and therefore makes for a dry and pleas
­
ant seating environment, even in hot
weather.
Rear seats.
The rear seats are remarkably comforta ­
ble for a sports car and the shelf behind
offers additional storage space. With
the backrests folded down, the luggage
compartment volume in the 911 Carrera
Coupé models increases to 260 litres
and, with a capacit y of 160 litres availa ­
ble, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet models
offer plent y of space for luggage, too.
Child seats.1)
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.
Spor ts bucket seat folded down
Spor ts bucket seat1) Child seats are not compatible with the Spor ts bucket seats.2) Available for Spor ts buckets seats from October 2013 at the earliest.
Adaptive Spor ts seat Plus

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Climate control.
The 911 models feature t wo
­zone auto ­
matic climate control as standard with
an enhanced ventilation effect and sepa ­
rate temperature controls for the driver
and front passenger. The available air
conditioning 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.
Many things have practical qualities.
Even more have a sporty function.
And some are just extremely convenient.

Additional comfort and convenience features.
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 18–149 mph
speed range and is activated using a but ­
ton on the steering column control stalk.
Light design package.
The optional light design package is both
practical and aesthetically appealing.
It comprises dimmable LEDs in the over ­
head console and in the areas of the
door pulls, door storage compartments,
front foot wells and rear seats.
‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
For convenience, particularly at night,
the ‘Welcome Home’ lighting function
automatically 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.
Adaptive cruise control with Porsche
Active Safe (PAS).
Available as an option, this cruise control
function regulates your speed according
to the distance bet ween your vehicle and
the vehicle in front. A radar sensor moni ­
tors the road ahead up to a distance of
200 m. If you have set a cruising speed but have begun to gain on the vehicle in
front because it is driving more slowly,
this is detected by the radar sensor.
The system now reduces the speed

of your vehicle at a maximum rate of
3.5 m/sec
2 by restricting the throt tle
or by applying the brakes appropriate
to the prevailing situation until the dis ­
tance that you have preset is maintained. Your vehicle will now continue at a
reduced speed. If the other vehicle

decelerates further, adaptive cruise
control will continue to reduce your
cruising speed – even down to a halt. For additional safet y, if the system detects
that the distance from the vehicle in front
is decreasing, it will also prepare your
vehicle for braking by precharging the braking system so that the brake pads
are already in light contact with the
brake discs. However, drivers still have
to perform heavier braking themselves.
As soon as the road ahead clears again,
your vehicle will accelerate back up to
the cruising speed originally set.
If your vehicle approaches the vehicle

in front too quickly, Porsche Active Safe
(PAS) will issue audible and visual warn ­
ings. In addition, the system briefly jerks
the brakes and if necessary initiates
target braking, with any braking pressure
applied by the driver being increased
within certain system limits.
Adaptive cruise control display
Radar sensor of adaptive cruise control

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ParkAssist.
Park Assist is fit ted as standard in the
911 Carrera Cabriolet models and is
available as an option for the 911 Carrera
Coupé models. Featuring four inconspicu­
ous sensors in the rear end, the system
audibly alerts the driver to the presence
of obstacles detected behind the vehicle.
An intermittent warning tone increases in
rapidit y as the obstacle is approached.
The two
­position net ­type wind deflector
protects against draught and further
reduces wind noise.
Glass slide/tilt sunroof.
The electrically adjustable slide/tilt sun ­
roof is also available in tinted single­
glazed safet y glass. An integral electric
sunblind provides shade from unwanted
bright light. It is available in five different
colours. The design, headroom and aper ­
ture of the glass roof are identical to
those of the regular slide/tilt sunroof. The
only difference is that, even when closed,
the glass sunroof still gives you that
open ­to ­the ­sky feeling.
An enhanced version of Park Assist, with
four sensors in the front end, is available
as an option. The audible alert is supple
­
mented by a visual warning in the central
display screen, which shows a graphical
representation of the vehicle from over ­
head.
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror.
Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
are fitted as standard. Electrically folding
exterior mirrors with courtesy lighting
on both sides of the
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 electrically adjustable slide/tilt sun ­
roof is available as optional equipment
for all 911 Carrera models. It opens out ­
wards so that it does not interfere with
headroom. Another advantage of the
novel design is the large aperture for
increased driving pleasure under the
open sky.

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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.
Preparation for Porsche Vehicle
Tracking System (PVTS).
Available as an option, this preparation
enables future installation of the Porsche
Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS) available
from Porsche Tequipment. 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.
Luggage compartment.
The luggage compartment volume in the
911 models is 145 litres – 125 litres on
the 911 Carrera all ­wheel ­drive models.
The luggage compartment is fully trimmed
in scratch ­resistant materials.
Roof transport system.
Available as an option for the Coupé
models, the roof transport system in
aluminium is aerodynamically efficient,
very 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.
Porsche Entry & Drive.
With the optional Porsche Entry & Drive,
you can leave your car key in your pocket.
As soon as you grab the door handle
or approach the luggage compartment,
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.

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Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module
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 com ­
bine 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.
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including navigation module.
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) comes as standard for all 911
models. Powerful, multifunctional
and easy to use, PCM is your control
centre for audio, navigation and commu­
nication functions. The main feature is the intuitive 7
­inch
high ­definition touchscreen. Alternatively,
you can choose to operate PCM using
conventional rotary pushbutton controls.
With a maximum of five list items per
page, the screen display is very clearly
presented. A useful help function is dis ­
played at the foot of the screen. Radio functions include up to 42 memory
presets and an FM t win tuner frequency
diversit y with RDS, which continuously
scans in the background for the best
signal, and a dynamic autostore.