PORSCHE 911 GT3 2010 5.G Owners Manual

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Technical Data
Weights
Driving Performance** At DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting extra equipment 911 GT3
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 1395 kg to 1480 kg
3075 lbs. to 3263 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 3704 lbs./1680 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1411 lbs./640 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2293 lbs./1040 kg
* The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.
911 GT3
Top track speed 194 mph (312 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.0 seconds
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Dimensions
Suspension setupThe stabilizers at the front and rear axles can be adjusted individually.
We also recommend using the standard adjustment when driving on the racing circuit.
On public highways, the running gear must be in the standard position. Length 176.3 in./4479 mm
Width without door mirrors 71.2 in./1808 mm
Width with door mirrors 76.9 in./1952 mm
Height 50.4 in./1280 mm
Wheelbase 92.7 in./2355 mm
Ground clearance
at maximum gross weight3.7 in./93 mm
Turning circle 35.8 ft./10.9 m
Driving on public highways and on
race circuits
Front axle toe +0’ ±2’
Rear axle toe +13’ ±2’
Front axle camber –1°30’ ±5’
Rear axle camber –1°30’ ±5’
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Technical Data
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Index
243 Index
AABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 57
Warning light ........................................ 58
Adaptive sports seat..................................... 34
Adjusting Headlights.................................... 228
Advanced Airbag........................................... 42
Aerodynamic components ............................... 6
Air conditioning compressor .................. 98, 100
Air conditioning system ................................. 98
Air distribution ...................................... 98, 100
Air filter ...................................................... 172
Air intake.................................................... 101
Airbag
Advanced ............................................. 42
Cleaning covers .................................. 180
Deactivation device............................... 46
Function ............................................... 42
Maintenance ......................................... 45
Warning light ........................................ 45
Airbag Systems ............................................ 41
Alarm system ......................................... 26, 91
Deactivating passenger compartment
monitoring ............................................ 27
Fault indication...................................... 27
Function indication................................ 26
Not active .......................................... 208
Alcantara, cleaning ..................................... 180
Antenna ............................................... 91, 175
Antifreeze .................................................. 158
Antifreeze in coolant................................... 158Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 57
Warning light......................................... 58
Ashtray ........................................................ 81
Audio operation ...................................... 89, 90
Auto-button, air conditioning........................... 98
Automatic
Air conditioning system ......................... 98
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 31
Car washes ........................................ 175
Door locking ................................... 21, 25
Garage door ......................................... 71
Headlight adjustment ............................. 74
Speed control ......................... 78, 79, 108
Automatic locking retractor ........................... 50
Automatic speed control.............................. 108
Indicator light...................................... 108
AUX, external audio source ............................ 93
Average consumption.......................... 118, 147
Average speed ................................... 118, 147
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 33
Release ................................................ 33
Battery ....................................................... 211
Care................................................... 212
Charge state....................................... 211
Charging ............................................ 212
Putting vehicle into operation ...............213
Remote control ................................... 216
Removing ........................................... 214
Replacing ........................................... 213
Warning light....................................... 115
Winter operation.................................. 213
Before driving off ....................................11, 12
Belts ............................................................ 38
Cleaning ............................................. 180
Height adjustment ................................. 40
Tensioner ............................................. 38
Warning light......................................... 39
Blower adjustment ...................................... 101
Blower speed adjustment .............................. 99
Brake
Break in................................................ 13
Light .................................................. 227
Light, additional .................................. 227
Pads .................................................... 56
Pedal ................................................... 55
Wear .................................................... 56
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Index Brake fluid
Changing............................................ 163
Checking level .................................... 162
Level.................................................. 162
Warning light ...................................... 163
Brakes ....................................................... 162
Brake circuit division warning light ........ 163
Brake warning light ............................. 116
Fluid........................................... 162, 239
Fluid warning light ............................... 163
Function ............................................... 54
New brake pads or linings ..................... 56
Pads .................................................... 13
Parking brake ....................................... 53
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB) ................................................... 6
Service brake ......................................... 6
Test stand ............................................ 61
Break in brakes ............................................ 13
Break in hints ............................................... 13
Bulbs, replacing.......................................... 219
CCapacities .................................................. 239
Car care .................................................... 174
Car telephone ............................................... 91
Car washes ................................................ 175
Carpet ....................................................... 180
Catalytic converters .................................... 169
Cautions ............................................ 157, 183Central locking...................................... 22, 208
Automatic relocking............................... 22
Emergency operation ............................ 23
Fault indication ...................................... 24
Overload protection....................... 24, 208
Central locking button................................... 24
Central vents .............................................. 101
Central warning light ................................... 116
Changing bulb............................................. 227
Check engine
Warning light....................................... 116
Check engine warning light .......................... 116
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 161
Checking pressure ...................................... 203
Child restraint systems .................................. 47
Anchorages .......................................... 52
Direction of installation .......................... 48
Child seat bracket ......................................... 51
Chime .......................................................... 73
CHRONO Stopwatch .................................... 127
Cigarette lighter ............................................ 82
Circulating-air button..................................... 99
Clock ................................................. 114, 146
Clothes hook ................................................ 83
Clutch .................................................. 53, 155
Clutch pedal ................................................. 53
Combination filter........................................ 172
Coming home mode ...................................... 74
Communication management ......................... 89
Compact disc
Player .................................................. 90
Storage ................................................ 84
Compartment monitoring ............................... 26
Compressor .................................................87
Coolant ..............................................112, 158
Checking ............................................158
Level ..................................................158
Temperature gauge .............................112
Topping off .........................................158
Warning light .......................................112
Cooling system ...................................112, 158
Warning light .......................................112
Cornering light
Functional description ............................74
Indicator light ......................................111
Crankcase ventilation ..................................169
Cruise control .................................78, 79, 115
Cupholder.....................................................80DData bank ...................................................234
Daytime running lights ...................................73
Changing bulbs ...................................227
On-board computer .............................146
Decals........................................................175
Defrosting windows .................................32, 99
Diagnostic socket .........................................14
Diagram
Engine diagram ...................................242
Dimensions.................................................241
Door ............................................................21
Handles ................................................21
Locks ...........................................21, 176
Mirror ...................................................31
Mirror heating .......................................32
Mirrors .................................................30
Windows .................................21, 29, 177
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Index
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Driving
Hints .................................................... 11
Driving performance ................................... 240
Drop-center rim .......................................... 194
Dynamic cornering light
Functional description............................ 74
Dynamic engine mounting.............................. 63EElectrical system ........................................ 207
Emergency flasher switch.............................. 72
Emergency operation
Central locking...................................... 23
Ignition key ........................................... 69
Lids ................................................... 210
Tank flap ............................................ 165
Emergency service ..................................... 183
Emergency starting with jumper cables 217, 218
Emission control system ............. 116, 168, 169
Engine
Checking the oil level........................... 143
Exhaust .................................................. 8
Number .............................................. 235
Oil consumption ............................ 13, 159
Oil level .............................................. 160
Oil level indicator................................ 143
Oil pressure ........................................ 115
Oil temperature................................... 108
Oils ............................................ 159, 239
Speeds ........................................ 13, 240
Starting ................................................ 70
Stopping .............................................. 71Engine compartment
Blower .........................................71, 112
Blower fan ..........................................112
Care...................................................177
Lid .................................................85, 86
Lid warning light ....................................85
Engine oil
Choosing the right oil ..........................160
Consumption ........................................13
Topping off .........................................160
Viscosity.............................................160
Exhaust
Pipes .....................................................8
Tailpipes, stainless steel ......................178
External antenna ...........................................91
External audio source, AUX ............................93
FFiller flap ....................................................165
Filling pressure, tire.....................................237
Fire extinguisher ...........................................94
Flat tire ......................................................203
Floor mats ..................................................180
Fluids and fuels ...........................................239
FM reception ................................................89
Fog light, rear ...............................................73
Footbrake.....................................................54
Fresh air intake ...........................................101
Front axle lift system
Functional description ............................64
Lowering front axle................................65
Raise front axle .....................................64
Front lid .................................................85, 86Fuel................................................... 113, 165
Containers ..................................... 7, 167
Economy ........................................... 164
Evaporation control ............................ 167
Fuels containing ethanol ...................... 167
Level gauge ....................................... 113
Level warning light.............................. 113
Recommendation ....................... 166, 167
Recommendations.............................. 166
Tank.................................................. 166
Fuses, replacing......................................... 209
GGarage
Door ................................................... 71
Door opener ........................................ 95
Lift .................................................... 206
Glove compartment ...................................... 84
Gong ....................................... 17, 68, 73, 120
Ground clearance ........................................... 8HHalogen headlights
Changing bulb for low beam ................ 222
Handbrake ................................................... 53
Head restraints ............................................ 33
Headlights ................................................. 220
Adjusting ................................... 228, 229
Beam adjustment ................................. 74
Cleaning system ................... 76, 170, 239
Flasher ................................................ 75
Heated rear window..................................... 32
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating ..... 102
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Index Heater ......................................................... 98
High beam
Indicator light...................................... 111
Lever ................................................... 73
High-pressure cleaning equipment ................ 174
Home mode ................................................. 74
HomeLink..................................................... 95
Hoods.................................................... 85, 86
Horn ................................................ 15, 22, 24
Hot exhaust pipes ........................................... 8
IIgnition key................................................... 67
Emergency operation ............................ 69
Ignition lock.................................................. 67
Immobilizer .................................................. 18
Indicator lights.................................... 104, 106
INFO Warning messages ............................. 123
Instrument
Hochschaltanzeige ...................... 111, 155
Illumination ......................................... 108
Lights .................................................. 73
Panel ................................. 104, 106, 148
Interior lights ................................................ 66
Interior mirror ............................................... 31
iPod interface ............................................... 93JJumper cables ............................................ 217
KKey codes .................................................... 18
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ......... 46
Keys ...................................................... 18, 19LLATCH System ............................................. 51
Leather care............................................... 179
License plate light ................................. 73, 227
Lids ............................................................. 86
Emergency unlocking .......................... 210
Lifting vehicle ............................................. 206
Light
Changing bulb for low beam (Halogen
headlight) ........................................... 222
Daytime running .................................... 73
Flasher ................................... 73, 75, 111
Low beam ...................................... 73, 75
Sensor for instrument illumination. 104, 106
Switch ............................................ 73, 75
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 194
Lights
Care .................................................. 179
Headlight beam adjustment.................... 74
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit. 120
Load switch-off ........................................... 208
Loading information .................................... 195
Locking ........................................................ 22
Conditions ............................................ 24
Locking retractor .......................................... 50
Low beam .................................................... 75Luggage compartment..................................88
Lid .......................................................85
Lid warning light ....................................85
Unlocking lid .........................................19
Luggage compartment/engine compartment
lid, warning lights ..........................................85
MMaintenance ...............................................157
Make-up mirror .............................................37
Maximum permitted engine speeds ................13
Manual transmission............................155
Mirror
Folding in ..............................................30
Heating ........................................32, 102
Inside ...................................................31
Mirrors .........................................................31
Anti-glare ..............................................31NNavigation ....................................................89
Selection field, on-board computer .......133
Notes on
Car care .............................................174
Maintenance .......................................157
Number plate light.........................................73
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OOctane rating ..................................... 166, 167
Odometer .................................................. 109
Off delay ...................................................... 74
Oil ............................................................. 159
Checking level .................................... 143
Choosing the right oil .......................... 160
Consumption ........................................ 13
Level checks ...................................... 160
Level indicator .................................... 143
Pressure ............................................ 115
Temperature....................................... 108
Topping off engine oil .......................... 160
OIL Display and measurement of the
engine oil level ............................................ 143
On-board computer ..................................... 117
Basic settings ............................. 118, 145
Calling on-board computer functions ..... 118
Functions and display possibilities ........ 118
General information ..................... 146, 147
Language versions .............................. 145
Operation, controls ............................. 117
Selecting a radio station ...................... 133
Setting the clock ................................. 146
Switching daytime running lights on/off. 146
Switching on navigation ....................... 133
Tire pressure warnings ........................ 139
Warnings and messages...................... 148
On-board literature .......................................... 2
Operating voice control ............................... 117
Operating your Porsche in other Countries .... 164
Orientation light ............................................ 66
Outside temperatur indicator ....................... 114
Oxygen sensor ........................................... 169
PPaint
Care...........................................174, 176
Data ...................................................235
Parking brake ...............................................53
Warning light.........................................54
Parking light ...........................................73, 75
Particle filter ...............................................172
Passenger compartment monitoring ...............26
Pen holder ....................................................84
Plastic parts ...............................................179
Care...................................................179
Platform lift.................................................206
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) .........................................................63
Sport mode ..........................................63
Switching off Sport mode ......................63
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......6
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)...89
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ..............59
Information light ....................................61
Power steering fluid level .....................171, 239
Power windows .............................................21
Practical tips ..............................................183
Putting vehicle into operation .......................213RRadiator fan..........................................71, 159
Radio reception ............................................89
Rain sensor ............................................76, 77
Range on remaining fuel ......................118, 147
Reading light ................................................66
Rear lid ..................................................85, 86
Rear view mirrors..........................................31Rear window defogger.......................... 32, 102
Rear window heating.................................. 102
Recirculating-air button ................................. 99
Refueling ................................................... 166
Relays ....................................................... 207
Remote control ............................................ 19
Readiness ............................................ 20
Replacing battery ............................... 216
Standby funktion .................................. 20
Synchronization.................................... 20
Replacement key.......................................... 18
Replacing bulbs.......................................... 219
Replacing wiper blades............................... 173
Rims
Diameter ........................................... 194
Rim width........................................... 194
TPM sensors...................................... 190
Running in.................................................... 13
SSafety belts ................................................. 38
Cleaning ............................................ 180
Height adjustment................................ 40
Tensioner ............................................ 38
Warning light ........................................ 39
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 234
SC OFF button ............................................. 60
SC+TC OFF button ....................................... 61
Sealing set ................................................ 204
Seals ........................................................ 179
Care .................................................. 179
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Index Seat
Adaptive sports seat ............................. 34
Adjustment ........................................... 33
Heating ................................................ 36
Position................................................ 33
Sports bucket seat............................... 35
Sports seat .......................................... 34
Service ...................................................... 124
Service brake ................................................. 6
SET Basic setting on on-board computer ...... 145
Shifting gears
Manual transmission............................ 155
Side lights, front ......................................... 227
Side marker light .................................. 73, 226
Side vents .................................................. 101
Snow chains ............................................... 192
Snow tires.................................................. 191
Socket ....................................................... 207
Spare key .................................................... 18
Speed code letter ....................................... 193
Speed control............................................... 79
Automatic............................................. 78
Indicator light...................................... 108
Speed limit ......................................... 120, 193
Speedometer ............................................. 110
Sport button ................................................. 62
Sport Chrono Plus package
CHRONO stopwatch............................ 127
Sport mode .................................................. 62
Sport tires...................................................... 5
Sports bucket seat ....................................... 35
Sports seat .................................................. 34
Stability Control (SC)..................................... 60
Stability management system (PSM) ............... 59Starter switch ............................................... 67
Starting ........................................................ 68
Starting engine ............................................. 70
Steam cleaners .......................................... 174
Steering column
Locking ................................................ 68
Steering lock ................................................ 67
Steering wheel
Adjustment ........................................... 36
Lock .................................................... 68
Stopping engine............................................ 71
Stopwatch .................................................. 127
Storage options ............................................ 83
Storage possibilities ...................................... 83
Storing your Porsche.................................. 181
Sun visors .................................................... 37
Suspension management............................... 63
Suspension setup ....................................... 241
TTachometer ................................................ 111
Tail light ..................................................... 227
Tank .......................................... 165, 166, 239
Ventilation system ............................... 167
Technical data ............................................ 236
TEL Telephone information .......................... 124
Telephone .................................................... 91
Temperature setting................................ 98, 99
Temperature, outside indicator .................... 114
Test stand
Measurements ...................................... 61
Theft protection ............................................ 17Tire
Care...................................................188
Damage .............................................188
Designations .......................................192
Pressure plate ....................................186
Replacements .....................................189
Traction..............................................187
Wear ..................................................187
Tire filling compressor ...................................87
Tire pressure
Compressor..........................................87
Tire pressure monitoring
Warning light .......................................141
Wheels ...............................................190
Tire pressure monitoring (TPM) ....................134
Tires ............................................13, 184, 238
Care...................................................184
Checking pressure ..............................203
Inscription...........................................193
Loading information .............................195
New tires ..............................................13
Pressure.....................................185, 237
Pressure monitoring............................134
Pressure plate ....................................235
Removing and storing ..........................191
Sealant .................................87, 203, 204
Sidewall ..............................................193
Size ...................................................193
Snow tires ..........................................191
Sport......................................................5
Tool kit .........................................................87
Tools ...........................................................87
Towing ...............................................230, 231
Towing hook ...............................................230
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Towing lug ................................................... 87
TPM Tire pressure monitoring ...................... 134
Tracks ....................................................... 238
Traction Control (TC)..................................... 61
Transmission .............................................. 237
Drive-Off Assistant............................... 155
Fluid........................................... 172, 239
Manual transmission............................ 155
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ............ 155
Trip Odometer ............................................ 109
Trunk entrapment ......................................... 88
Turn signal
Indicator light...................................... 111
Turn signals ......................................... 75, 111
Turn signals, front....................................... 227UUndercoating...................................... 168, 178
Upshift indicator ................................. 111, 155
USB interface ............................................... 93
VValves ........................................................189
Vanity mirror.................................................37
Vehicle
Care...................................................174
Engine number....................................235
Identification .......................................234
Identification label ...............................234
Identification number ...........................234
Lifting.................................................206
Load capacity .....................................196
Putting into operation ..........................213
Safety compliance sticker ....................234
Washing .............................................175
Vehicle identification number ........................234
Ventilation ....................................................98
Vents ...................................................98, 101
Viscosity, engine oil.....................................160
Voice control, button ...................................117
Voice control, PCM .....................................117
WWarning lights and messages ...................... 148
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 170, 239
Fluid warning light............................... 170
Lever................................................... 76
Washing .................................................... 175
Weights ..................................................... 240
Welcome Home Function .............................. 74
Wheel .......................................... 13, 184, 238
Alignment .......................................... 190
Balancing........................................... 190
Care .................................................. 184
Central bolts ...................................... 197
Changing ................................... 198, 203
Checking pressure............................. 203
Inscription .......................................... 193
Loading information ............................ 195
Security wheel bolts ............................. 87
Sidewall ............................................. 193
Size .................................................. 193
Tire pressure ............................. 185, 237
Tire pressure plate ............................. 235
Tire sealant ................................ 203, 204
Wheels
Care .................................................. 178
Central bolts ...................................... 197
Tightening torque ............................... 197
TPM sensors...................................... 190
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