power steering 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

Neverinvitecartheft!

An unlocked carwith thekey inthe ignition lock
invites cartheft.
A steering wheellockanda
gong alarm
arestan-
dard equipment inyour Porsche.
The gong alarm willsound ifyou open thedriver's
door while thekey isstill inthe ignition lock.Itis
your reminder topull thekey outofthe ignition
lock andtolock thedoors.

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Warning!
Any uncontrolled movementofthe vehicle
may result inserious personal injuryand
property damage.
Never leaveyourvehicle unattended withthe
key inthe ignition lock,especially ifchildren
and/or petsareleftunattended inthe vehi-
cle. They canoperate powerwindows and
other controls. Ifthe engine isleft running,
they mayaccidentally engagetheshift lever.

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Always remove theignition key.

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Always setthe parking brake.

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Lock thedoors withthekey orwith theremote
control.
Controls, Instruments
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Warning!
Risk ofaserious accident.
The steering column
willlock
when youre-
move thekey while youaredriving oras the
car isrolling toastop. Youwillnotbeable to
steer thecar.

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Never remove thekey from thesteering lock
while youaredriving.
To
protect yourvehicle andyour possessions
from theft, youshould alwaysproceed as
follows whenleaving yourvehicle:

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Close windows.

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Remove ignitionkey.

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Engage steering lock.

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Lock storage traybetween theseats andglove
compartment.

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Remove valuables (e.g.cardocuments, tele-
phone, housekeys)fromthecar.

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Lock doors.

Switchposition 1

Ignition ison.
All electrical equipment canbeswitched on.
The warning lightslightupfor alamp check.
Please notethedescription ofthe individual warn-
ing lights.

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When turning thekey toposition 1,relieve the
steering lockwith aslight steering movement.

Note

To conserve batterypoweratlow rpm (traffic
jams, towndriving etc.),switch offallelectrical
consumers whicharenotneeded atthat moment.
Switch
position 2

Starting theengine

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Turn thekey from position 1to position 2.

The clutch pedalmustbedepressed fully
before thestarter willengage.

The first operation ofthe starter isended automat-
ically when theengine starts.
If the engine doesnotstart, subsequent starter
operations willnotbeended automatically.
If the engine doesnotstart atthe first time or
stalls atany time, thekey must bereturned to
position O.
When theengine isrunning, thewarning lights
should gooff. Ifa light does notgooff, take
appropriate actionasindicated inthis manual.
Switching
engineoff

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Turn theignition keyfrom position 1to
position O.

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Warning!
Risk ofan accident.
The steering wheel
willlock
andwillcause
loss ofsteering.

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Never remove keyfrom theignition lockorturn
the key offwhile thevehicle ismoving.

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Toavoid battery run-down, alwaysremove the
ignition keyfrom theignition lock.
Please observe thechapter "SATTERY" on
Page 155.

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Turn thesteering wheeluntilthesteering lock
is engaged.

Gong
If you leave thekey inthe ignition/steering lock,a
gong willsound whenthedriver's doorisopened.
This isareminder toremove thekey.
Controls, Instruments
51

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Voltmeter

Indicates thebattery voltage.
Normal range:12to16 volts.
The voltage maydrop considerably whenthe
vehicle isbeing started.

If the gauge iscontinually below12volts
when theengine isrunning:

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Have thebattery charging systemchecked at
an authorized Porschedealer.
Controls, Instruments
BaHery

• Warning light

The warning lightinthe instrument panelcomes
on when ignition isswitched onand must gooff
when engine isrunning.

If the warning lightsinthe instrument panel
and on-board computer comeonwhile the
engine isrunning orwhile driving:

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Stop thecarinasafe place andstop the
engine.

Possible causes

- Defect inthe battery charging system.
- Broken drivebelt.

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Warning!
Risk ofan accident andriskofengine dam-
age.
A broken drivebeltmeans thereisno power
assistance tothe steering (moreeffortisre-
quired tosteer) andcoolant pumpfunction
will stop.

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Donot continue driving.

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Have thefault remedied atthe nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealer.
A
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Adjustment buttonforinstrument illumination and
trip counter

•. ~ Automatic SpeedControl

Indicator light

Indicates automatic speedcontrol readiness.

CarTelephone and
Aftermarket Alarms

Important legalandsafety information
regarding theuse ofcellular telephones

Some states mayprohibit theuse ofcellular tele-
phones whiledriving avehicle. Checkthelaws and
regulations onthe use ofcellular telephones inthe
areas where youdrive.

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Danger!
Risk ofan accident.
Severe personal injuryordeath canresult in
the event ofan accident.
Looking awayfromtheroad orturning your
attention awayfromyourdriving cancause
an accident andserious orfatal injury.

When usingyourcellular telephone, youshould al-
ways:
" Give fullattention toyour driving -pull offtile
road andpark before making oranswering a
call iftraffic conditions sorequire;
and

" Keep bothhands onthe steering wheel-use
hands-free operation(ifavailable) -pull offthe
road andpark before usingahand-held tele-
phone.
It
is essential toobserve theinstructions of
the telephone manufacturer beforeputting
the telephone intooperation.

Any portable telephone orradio transmitter which
is used inaPorsche mustbeproperly installedin
accordance withthetechnical requirements of
Porsche.

The transmission powermustnotexceed

lOW.

The devices mustpossess atype approval for
your vehicle andhave an"e"
symbol.

If you should require equipment withtransmission
power values greater than10 W, please consult
your authorized Porschedealerforthis purpose.
He isfamiliar withthetechnical requirements for
installing devicesofthis kind.
The antennas forallradios andtelephones witha
transmitting antennamustbeexternally mounted.
The improper installation ofradios ortelephones
or use ofaradio ortelephone withatransmitting
antenna insidethecar may cause
thewarning
lights tocome on.

Improper installation ofsuch equipment cancre-
ate adischarged batteryorexcessive current
draw fromadded equipment. If
aftermarket systemsareinstalled bynon-dealer-
ship technicians oroutside theselling dealer,
problems mayresult. Installation ofaftermarket
equipment isnot covered undertheNew CarWar-
ranty.
" Consult yourauthorized Porschedealerabout
the installation ofnon Porsche approved equip-
ment.

Reception quality

The reception qualityofyour cartelephone will
change constantly whenyouaredriving. Interfer-
ence caused bybuildings, landscape andweather
is unavoidable. Itmay become particularly difficult
to hear when usingthehands-free functiondueto
external noisesuchasengine andwind noise.

Automatic car-wash

" Unscrew externalantennas beforeusinganau-
tomatic car-wash.
Controls, Instruments
107

Maintenance,CarCare

Caution 112
Coolant Level 113
Engine Oil 114
Engine OilLevel 115
Engine OilRecommendation 117
Brake FluidLevel 119
Fuel Economy 120
Fuel Recommendations 122
Portable FuelContainers 123
Emission ControlSystem 124
Fuel Evaporation Control 126
Washer Fluid 126
Power Steering 127
Air Filter 128
Particle Filter 128
Manual Transmission Oil 128
Wiper Blades 129
Car Care Instructions 130
Maintenance, CarCare

Power Steering
Power steering isassisted byhydraulic auxiliary
forces.
The hydraulic fluidreservoir islocated inthe en-
gine compartment.

Note

The flow noise heard atfull steering lockisdesign-
related anddoes notindicate adefect inthe steer-
ing syste m.
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Warning!
Risk ofaccident.
When theengine isstopped
(e.g.
when on
tow) orthe hydraulic systemfails,there isno
assistance forsteering.
Therefore, substantially moreforce willhave
to be exerted inorder tosteer.

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Exercise greatcarewhen being towed.

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Have thefault remedied atyour nearest autho·
rized Porsche dealer.
Checking
hydraulicfluid

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Please observe thechapter "EXERCISE EX-
TREME CAUTION WHENWORKING ONYOUR
VEHICLE" onPage 112.

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Only usehydraulic fluidauthorized byPorsche.
Specification:
Please observe thechapter "CAPACITIES" on
Page 185.
Check thefluid level withtheengine stopped and

cold
(approximately 68°F
j20°C).

1. Start theengine andletitidle forapprox.
20 seconds.
Switch offthe engine.
2. Open theengine compartment lid.
3. Open thereservoir cap.
4. Wipe measuring rod.
Close lidand reopen. Thefluid level should lie
in the area ofthe "Cold" marking.
Add hydraulic fluidifnecessary.
5. Close capcarefully.
Close engine compartment lid.
Noticeable lossoffluid indicates leakageinthe
system.
The cause should beremedied immediately atan
authorized Porschedealer.
Maintenance, CarCare
J.27

CapacitiesUse only fluids andfuels authorized byPorsche. Yourauthorized Porschedealerwillgladly advise you.

Your Porsche hasbeen designed sothat itis not necessary tomix anyadditives withoilsorfuels.
Engine
CoolantManual transmission
and differential
Fuel tank
Fuel quality
Power steering
Brake fluid
Windshield washer
Oil
change quantity withoutoilfilter approx. 9.3quarts/S.75 liters
Oil change quantity withoilfilter approx. 9.6quarts/9.0 liters
Reference indicationisthe level onthe oildipstick.
Please observe thechapter "ENGINE Oil"onPage 114.
approx. 7.39U.S.gallons/28 liters
3.5 quarts/3.3 literstransmission oilSAE 75W-90, Mobilube PTX
approx. 16.6U.S.gallons/63 liters
Your engine isdesigned toprovide optimum performance andfuel economy using

unleaded premiumfuelwith anoctane ratingof98 RON (93CLC orAKI).

Porsche therefore recommends theuse ofthese fuelsinyour vehicle.
Porsche alsorecognizes thatthese fuelsmaynotalways beavailable. Beassured thatyour vehicle
will operate properly onunleaded premiumfuelswithoctane numbers ofatleast
95RON (90CLC orAKI),

since theengine's "Electronic Oktane
™
knock control" willadapt theignition timing,ifnecessary.
approx. 1.35quarts/1.27 literhydraulic fluidPentosin CHF11S®
0.67 quarts/0.63 liters;useonly Original Porsche brakefluid.
approx. 3.19quarts/3 literswithout headlight washer
approx. 6.06quarts/5.7 literswithheadlight washer
TechnicalData

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

192
Index
N

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
ll,
115
Level gauge
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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

p

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