fog light PORSCHE 911 GT3 2004 5.G Owners Manual

Beforedrivingoff.. 14
Break inhints forthe first
1,000 miles/1,600 kilometers 16
Keys 19
Security WheelBolts 19
Doors 21
Central Locking 22
Alarm System, InfraredPassenger
Compartment Monitoring 24
Power Windows 26
Inside mirror 28
Rear View Mirrors 28
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating 29
Seat Adjustment 30
Steering WheelAdjustment.. 31
Safety Belts 32
Child Restraint Anchorages 35
Child Restraint Systems 36
Airbag Systems 38
Clutch Pedal 40
Parking Brake 40
Brakes 41
ABS Brake System
(Antilock BrakeSystem) 44
Interior lights 46
Footwell Lights 47
Operation, Instruments 48
Ignition/Starter Switchwith
anti-theft SteeringLock 50
Starting Procedures 52
Stopping Engine 53Instrument
PanelUSAModels 54
Instrument PanelCanada Models 56
Voltmeter 58
Automatic SpeedControl 58
Instrument Illumination 59
Trip Odometer 59
Speedometer 60
Changing overbetween
Miles /Kilometers 60
Tachometer 61
Turn Signal Indicator Light 61
High Beam 61
Cooling System 62
Fuel 63

C~k ~

Engine OilPressure 65
Check Engine
Warning Light 66
On-Board Computer (BC) 67
Warnings inthe Instrument Panelandinthe On-
Board Computer 75
Emergency FlasherSwitch 81
Light Switch 82
Automatic HeadlightBeamAdjustment 82
Turn Signal /
Headlight Dimmer/Flasher Lever 83
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever 84
Automatic SpeedControl 86
Heating andVentilation 88
Automatic AirConditioning 90
Central andSide Vents 93
Fresh-air Intake 93Controls,
Instruments
Ashtray 94
Cigarette Lighter 94
Cupholder 95
Storage inthe Passenger Compartment 96
Luggage Compartment Lidand
Engine Compartment Lid 98
Luggage Compartment.. 100
Trunk Entrapment 101
Sun Visors 103
Spoiler, SideMember Panels 104
Car Audio Operation/Tips 105
Car Telephone and
Aftermarket Alarms 107
Roof Transport System 108
Gearshifting 109
Controls, Instruments

W
RearWindow Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating

The
mirror heater isready foroperation whenthe
ignition ison.
Switching
on

~ Press therocker-switch symbol.
Indicator lightislit.
After about 12minutes, theheater switches off
automatically.

The
heater canbeswitched backonagain byafur-
ther press onthe switch.

Switching off

~ Press theindicator lightinthe rocker switch.
Controls,Instruments

LightSwitch

Lights switched off
Parking lights,
sidemarker lights,
license platelight, instrument illumination

Low beam, highbeam

Only withignition on
Controls, Instruments
Fog
lights
inaddition toparking lightsor
low beam:
Pull switch tofirst click.
Indicator lighton.
The foglights willgoout automatically
when thehigh beams areswitched on.

Rear foglight
inaddition tothe fog
lights:
Pull switch tosecond click.
Indicator lighton.

Parking lightright/left

Only when ignition keyiswithdrawn:
Pull switch outslightly inposition "0"
and turn to
- parking-light positionleft
- parking-light positionright.
Parking lightsandside marker lights
are liton the selected side.
If the ignition keyiswithdrawn andthedoor is
opened whilethelights (nottheparking lightleft/
right) areon,a
gong
warns ofpossible battery
discharge.

In some countries, differences arepossible
due toprovisions oflaw.
Automatic
HeadlightBeam
Adjustment

Vehicles with
Bi-Xenon headlights
feature

automatic
headlightbeamadjustment.
When theignition isswitched on,the level ofthe
headlight beamautomatically changesinaccor-
dance withthevehicle load.
The level ofthe headlight beamisautomatically
kept constant duringacceleration andbraking.

Checking operation

1. Switch thelow beam on.
2. Switch ignition on.
The light beam firstdips allthe way down and
is then adapted tothe vehicle load.
It this test item isnot met, theheadlight beam
adjustment mustbechecked byanauthorized
Porsche dealer.

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Warning!
Hydrogen gasgenerated bythe battery
could cause anexplosion, resultinginsevere
personal injuries.

c> Charge battery inawell ventilated area.
c> Never charge afrozen battery. Itmay explode
because ofgas trapped inthe ice. Allow afro-
zen battery tothaw outfirst.
c> Ifyou getelectrolyte, whichisan acid, inyour
eyes oron your skin, immediately rinsewith
cold water forseveral minutes andcalladoc-
tor.
Slow
battery charging

1. Pay attention toallwarnings andfollow instruc-
tions thatcome withyour battery charger.
2. When charging, ensureadequate ventilation.
3. Remove battery.
Please observe thechapter "REMOVING THE
BATTERY" onPage 158.
4. Allvent caps should beopen.
The fluid level should meettheindicator mark
in each cell.
5. Ensure thatcharger isswitched off-danger of
short circuit!
6. Connect chargercables.

Charger cablesmustbeconnected
POSITIVE
(+1
toPOSITIVE
(+)
and
NEGATIVE (-)toNEGATIVE
(-I.

7. Switch oncharger.
Normally, abattery shouldbecharged atno
more than10percent ofits rated capacity.
Rated capacity ofthe battery inyour vehicle is
listed onthe battery housing.
8. After charging, turnoffcharger anddiscon-
nect charger cables.
9. Tighten thevent caps andreinstall battery
Please observe thechapter "INSTALLING THE
BATTERY" onPage 158. Winter
operation
During thewinter months, batterycapacity tends
to decrease astemperatures drop.
Additionally, morepower isconsumed whilestart-
ing, andtheheadlights, heater,rearwindow de-
fogger, etc.,areused more frequently.
c> let your Porsche dealertestthebattery's
capacity beforewintersetsin.
Replacing battery
The service lifeofthe battery issubject tonormal
wear; itdepends graetlyoncare, climatic condi-
tions, anddriving conditions (distances, loads).
c> Only useanoriginal Porsche battery,withthe
correct partnumber, asareplacement.
c> Please observe thedisposal instructions for
batteries.

c>c>c>

Practical Tips,Emergency Service

BulbChart

Type.
rating

Low beam
H7,55W
Bi-Xenon lowbeam
Philips,D2S35W
High beam
H9,65W
Additional highbeam
(with Bi-Xenon headlights)
Hll,55W
Fog lights
H3,55W
Rear foglight,
Reversing light
P21 W
Taillight, brakelight
P21 /5 W
Raised brakelight
W3W
Turn signal light
PY21W
Parking lightfront
H6W
Side marker light
WY5W
Door guardjkerb light
W5W
License platelight
C5W
Luggage compartmenVengine
compartment light,interior light
K10 W
Reading light
6W Xenon
PracticalTips,Emergency Service

Installing
1. Insert headlight intoguide railsandpush fully
into thewing.
2. Push headlight tothe rear andatthe same
time turnthesocket wrench untilitpoints hor-
izontally tothe rear
C.

The headlight lockingdevicemustperceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Check headlight forafirm seating, e.g.bypull-
ing itin the area ofthe fog light.
4. Insert rubber plugintotheunlocking opening
and secure thecarpeting.
Check thefunction ofall lights.

I>I>I>

PracticalTips,Emergency Service

Changingbulbforfog light

1. Turn capinthe headlight housingcounter-
clockwise andremove thecap. 2.
Press theretaining clipdown withascrewdriv-
er and push itto the left.
3. Pivot theretaining clipback. 4.
Pull bulb withcable outofthe headlight
housing.
5. Disconnect plugconnection andreplace the
defective bulb.
6. Reassemble inreverse order.
Practical Tips,Emergency Service
169

Tail
light
left

Taillight

Changing bulb

1. Open lidofengine compartment.
2. Unscrew fastening screwAand pulltaillight
back (arrow) andout.
A
-Taillight, brakelight

B -
Reversing light
C -Turn signal light

o -Rear
foglight

E -
Side marker light

3. Turn bulbholder counter-clockwise and
remove fromtaillight.
4. Replace defective bulb(bayonet mount).
5. Insert bulbholder andturn clockwise. 6.
Insert taillight inthe fender.
Ensure thatlocating lug(arrow) iscorrectly
positioned.
7. Screw infastening screwA.
8. Check operation ofthe light.
Practical Tips,Emergency Service
171

Floor

The surface uponwhich thevehicle restsisflat
and approximately level.

Screen

The screen uponwhich headlamp beams arepro-
jected isperpendicular tothe floor andthevehi-
cle's longitudinal axis,flat,uniformly lightincolor,
unobstructed, andwide andhigh enough toac-
commodate thevehicle beampatterns tobe
aimed.
The screen shouldbewide enough toprovide at
least 1m of space outboard ofthe vehicle's head-
lamp spacing.

176
PracticalTips,Emergency Service
Adjustment
screws
t>
Detach sidecarpeting inluggage compart-
ment.
Therefore unscrewplasticnut
A.

Open thecover ofthe appropriate adjustment
screw.
The setting isadjusted byturning thehexagon
socket screws rightorleft, asappropriate.
B

-Headlight verticaladjustment

C -
Fog light height adjustment

Vertical adjustment (screwB)
t>
turn clockwise
=
beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise
=
beam moves up

Note
t>
Donot alter thelateral adjustment.

Fog light adjustment

The foglight adjustment Cshould onlybedone at
a specialist workshop withanoptical adjustment
unit.

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