instrument panel PORSCHE 911 GT3 2004 5.G Owner's Guide

Fuel

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Warning!
Fuel ishighly flammable andharmful to
health.

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Fire, open flame andsmoking areprohibited
when handling fuel.

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Avoid contact withskinorclothing.

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Donot inhale fuelvapors.

To prevent damage tothe emission control
system andengine:

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Never drivethetank completely outoffuel.

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Avoid highcornering speedsafterthewarning
lights havecome on.

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Please observe thechapter "EMISSION CON-
TROL SYSTEM" onPage 124.
Please observe thechapter "FUELECONOMY"
on Page 120.
Please observe thechapter "LEVELGAUGE"
on Page 63.

Check engine warning light

If the warning lightsinthe instrument panelandon-
board computer comeonand remain onwhile
driving, itsuggests:
- animproperly fastenedtankcap
or

- refuelling withengine running.
Opening
thefiller flap

The filler opening isunder thefiller flapinthe front
right fender.

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With thevehicle unlocked, pressonthe front
part ofthe filler flap
(arrow)
toopen theflap.
The filler flapiscentrally lockedalongwiththeoth-
er locks.
If
there isadefect inthe automatic unlocking
system:

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Open thepassenger door.

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Pull thering inthe right-hand dooraperture
(ar-

row).

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Maintenance, CarCare
21

Octane ratings

The CLC orAKI octane ratingisusually lowerthan
the RON rating:
For example: 95RON equals 90CLC orAKI
Unleaded
fuelsmaynotbeavailable outsidethe
continental U.S.andCanada. Therefore, werec-
ommend youdonot take your cartoareas or
countries whereunleaded fuelmay notbeavail-
able.
Octane ratingindicates afuel's ability toresist det-
onation. Therefore, buyingthecorrect octanegas
is important toprevent engine"damage".
The RON octane ratingisbased onthe research
method. TheCLC (U.S. CostofLiving Council oc-
tane rating) orAKI (antiknock index)octane rating
usually displayed onU.S. fuelpumps iscalculated
as research octanenumber plusmotor octane
number, dividedby2,that iswritten as:
Fuels
containing MMT

Some NorthAmerican fuelscontain anoctane en-
hancing additive calledmethylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl(MMT).

If
such fuels areused, youremission controlsys-
tem performance maybenegatively affected.
The check engine warning lightonyour instrument
panel mayturnon.

If
this occurs, Porsche recommends youstop us-
ing fuels containing MMT.
Portable FuelContainers

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Danger!
Portable fuelcontainers, fullorpartially
empty, mayleakcausing anexplosion, orre-
sult infire incase ofan accident.

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Never carryadditional fuelinportable contain-
ers inyour vehicle.

Fuels
containing alcoholandether

Some areasofthe U.S. require oxygenated fuels
during certain portions ofthe year. Oxygenated fu-
els are fuels which contain alcohols (suchasmeth-
anol orethanol) orether (such asMTBE).
Under normal conditions, theamount ofthese
compounds inthe fuel willnot affect driveability.
You may useoxygenated fuelsinyour Porsche,
provided theoctane requirements foryour vehicle
are met. Werecommend, however,tochange to
a different fuelorstation
if
any ofthe following
problems occurwithyour vehicle:
- Deterioration ofdriveability andperformance.
- Substantially reducedfueleconomy.
- Vapor lockandnon-start problems, especially
at high altitude orathigh temperature.
- Engine malfunction orstalling.
R+M

-2-

or

RON+MON

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Maintenance,CarCare
123

FuelEvaporation Control

Fuel tank venting
The evaporation chamberandthecarbon canister
prevent fuelfrom escaping tothe atmosphere at
extreme highoutside temperatures, whendriving
abruptly aroundcurvesandwhen thecar isparked
at an incline orinany other nonlevel position.
Vapor control systemandstorage
When thefuel tank isfilled, vapors arecollected in
the evaporation chamberbyavent lineleading the
vapors tothe carbon canister wheretheyare
stored aslong asthe engine doesnotrun.
Purge system
When theengine isrunning, thefuel vapors from
the canister willbemixed withfresh airfrom the
ambient airofthe canister. Thismixture willbe
directed tothe intake airhousing bythe tank vent
line, mixed withtheintake airand burned during
normal combustion.
Maintenance, CarCare
Washer
Fluid

The reservoir, withablue screw cap,isinthe lug-
gage compartment, tothe rear left.
Capacity
- Without headlight cleaningsystem:
approximately 3.2quarts (3liters).
- With headlight cleaningsystem:
approximately 6.1quarts (5.7liters). Clean
water isgenerally notenough toclean the
windshield andheadlights.
It is advantageous toadd awinter cleaner giving
antifreeze protection orasuitable summer clean-
er, depending onthe season. Followtheinstruc-
tions forthe mixing ratio.

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Donot use engine coolant anti-freeze orany
other solution thatcandamage thecar's paint,
in the washer reservoir.

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Please noteallthe information onthe container
of the cleaning agent.

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Warning light
The warning lightsinthe instrument panelandon-
board computer lightwhen approximately 0.5liter
(0.52 quarts) isleft inthe reservoir.

Temperaturgauge 54,56
Warning light 54,56
Cruise contro!. 58,86,87
Curb light 172
D
Dashboard 48
Defrosting windows 29,90, 91
Diagnostic socket 17,153
Diagrams 187
Dimensions 186
Door 21
Guard 172
Handles 21
Locks 21,132
Windows 21,26,27,133
Door mirror 28
Heating 29
Driving hints 14
Driving performance 182
E
Electrical system 152
Emergency flasher 81
Emergency operation
Central locking 23
Lids 154
Tank flap 121
Emergency service 140
Emergency startingwithjumper cables160,161
Emission controlsystem 7,66, 124, 125
Engine Checking oillevel 71,115 Dipstick
116
Exhaust 10
Number 180
Oil consumption 16,114
Oillevel 116
Oil level gauge 71
Oil pressure gauge 54,56,65
Oil pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
Oils 114,185
Speeds 16,182
Starting 52
Stopping 53
Engine compartment
Blower 53,62
Lid 98,99
Lid warning light.. 54,56,98
Light 172

F

Fog lights 82,169, 171
F ootbrake 41
Footweillights 47
Fresh airintake 93
Front hood 99
Fuel 4,63, 121
Containers 10
Economy 120
Evaporation control 126
Level gauge 54,56,63
Level warning light 63
Recommendation 122,123
Tank 122
Warning light... 54,56
Fuses 153
G

Garage lift 148
Gearshifting 109
Glove compartment. 96
Gong 18,51, 69, 79
Ground clearance 9,186
H
Headlights 82,83,164
Adjusting 175,176
Cleaning system 84,126, 185
Heated rearwindow 29
Heating 88
High beam
Indicator light... 54,56,61
Lever 82
Hoods 98,99
Horn 17,22, 23

I

Identification number 100,180
Ignition lock 50
Immobilizer 19
Indicator lights 54
Infrared passenger compartment monitoring..24
Instrument panel 48
Instruments 54
Lights 59,82
Interior light 46,173
Interior mirror 28
Intermittent operationswitch 84
Index

J

Jumper cables "145,160

K

Keys 19,20

L

Leather care 135
License platelight.. 82,172
Lids 99
Emergency unlocking 154
Light
Flasher 61,82, 83
Low beam 82,83
Switch 82,83
Light sensor forinstrument illumination 54,56
Load switch-off 152
Locking "22
Conditions 23
Luggage carrier 186
Luggage compartment.. 100,172
Lid 98
Lid warning light 54,56,98

M

Maintenance 112
Make-up mirror 103
Maximum permitted enginespeeds 16
Mirrors 28
Monitoring 24

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Index
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Notes on
Car care "130
Maintenance 112
Number platelight "82,172

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Octane rating 122,123
Odometer 59
Oil 114,185
Consumption 16
Dipstick 116
Level checks
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115
Level gauge
II

Pressure gauge 54,56,65
Pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
On-board computer 54,56,67
Basic setting 68,73
Language selection 73
On-board literature 2
Orientation light 46
Outside-temperature display 68

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Paint Care 130
Data 180
Parking
Brake 40,41
Brake warning light... 54,56
Light 82,168, 171
Particle filter 128Passenger
airbag,switching off 37
Passenger compartment monitoring,infrared..24
Plastic parts 134
Platform lift. 148
Power measurements 112
Power steering fluidlevel 127,185
Power windows 21,26,27
Practical tips 140

R

Radiator fan 53,114
Radio reception 105
Rear foglight... 82,
III

Rear spoiler 104
Rear viewmirrors 28
Rear window defogger 29
Relays 152
Remote control 20
Replacement key 19
Replacing bulbs 162
Replacing wiperblades 129
Roof Transport System 108,186
Running in 16

S

Safety belts 32,136
Warning light... 54,56
Safety compliance sticker 181
Seals 134
Side marker light... 82,170,
III

Side member panels 104
Snow chains 147
Snow tires 146