PORSCHE 911 GT3 2010 5.G Owner's Guide

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Operation, Safety
Door mirrorsBefore driving the vehicle, adjust the outside and
inside mirrors.
It is important for safe driving that you have clear,
unobstructed vision to the rear.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
fDo not put anything on or near the windows or
the mirrors that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Adjusting 1. Switch on ignition.
2. By turning the control switch A, select the
driver’s side or the passenger’s side.
3. Move the door mirror glasses in the approp-
riate direction by tilting the control switch.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fAdjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face.
Folding in door mirrors
Warning!
Risk of injury to fingers if the mirror acciden-
tally flips back when being folded in.
fExercise extreme caution when folding in
mirror by hand. Do not let go of the mirror
before the locking lever is locked or the mirror is fully unfolded.
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1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force).
2. Swivel the locking lever up to the stop and
slowly let go of the mirror.Unfolding door mirrors1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force). The
locking lever disengages automatically.
2. Move mirror back to unfolded position by hand.
Do not let go of the mirror beforehand.
Inside mirrorWhen the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare
lever A must point forward.
Basic position: lever forward
Anti-glare position: lever back
A-Sensor
B- Switch for automatic anti-glare operation
C- Light-emitting diode Automatic Anti-Glare Interior
Mirror and Door Mirror Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light.
The mirrors automatically change to anti-glare
position or revert to their normal state, depending
on the light intensity.
When reverse gear is selected, automatic anti-
glare operation is switched off.
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Operation, Safety Note
The incident light in the area of the sensors must
not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the
windshield.
Switching off the automatic anti-glare
operation
fPress switch B.
Light-emitting diode C goes out.
Switching on the automatic anti-glare
operation
fPress switch B.
Light-emitting diode C lights up. Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge
from a broken mirror glass.
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.
fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to the paintwork, leather and
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be
removed only while it is still wet.
fClean the affected parts with water. The mirror heater is ready for operation when the
ignition is on.
Switching on fPress button.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
After approx. 15 minutes, the heater switches off
automatically.
The heater can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.Switching off fPress button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating
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Seat Adjustment and Head
Restraints
Warning!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you
attempt to adjust while driving. This could
cause sudden loss of control, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
fDo not adjust seats while the vehicle is in
motion.
The backrest locks must be engaged at all
times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety belts only offer protection when the
backrest is upright and the belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Improperly positioned safety belts or safety
belts worn by passengers in an excessively
reclined position can cause serious personal
injury or death in an accident.
fDo not operate the car with the driver or
passenger backrests excessively reclined
(see “Seat position”).
Risk of injury if persons or animals are in the
movement range of the seat during seat
adjustment.
fAdjust the seat so that no one is put at risk.
Caution!
Risk of damage to windshield, sun visor, etc.
when the seat is adjusted or folded back or
forward.
fAdjust the seat so that the seat backrest is not in contact with any other object.
The driver and passenger seat provide integrated
head restraints in the backrests. The head
restraints are not adjustable. Warning!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle's seat until the
head restraints and backrests, respectively, are
placed in their proper positions so that the risk of
neck injuries is minimized in the event of a crash.
For proper positioning of the head restraint, the
seatback's inclination should be adjusted such
that the head restraint is in an upright position.
Driver and passengers should be seated upright
and in the center of their seats.
Seat positionAn ergonomically correct sitting position is
important for safe and fatigue-free driving.
We recommend the following procedure for adjus-
ting the driver’s seat to suit individual
requirements:
1. Adjust the seat until, with the clutch pedal fully
depressed, your leg remains at a slight angle.
2. Rest your outstretched arm on the steering
wheel.
Set the backrest angle (not applicable for
Sports bucket seat) and the steering-wheel
position so that your wrist rests on the outer
rim of the steering wheel. At the same time,
the shoulders must still be in noticeable
contact with the backrest.
3. Adjust the seat height (not applicable for
Sports bucket seat) to give yourself enough
headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
4. Electrically adjustable seat:
Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest
lightly on the seat cushion.
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Sports seatA Seat height
fUse lever A in a pumping movement:
Upwards – seat moves upwards
Downwards – seat moves downwards
B Fore and aft
fRaise locking lever B.
Move seat to desired position and release
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.C Backrest angle
fOperate switch C until the desired backrest
angle is reached.
HSeat backrest
fFolding forward: Pull up lever H in the side
part of the backrest and fold the backrest
forward.
fFolding back: Tilt back and engage the
backrest so that it cannot tip forward when the
car is braked.
Adaptive sports seatfPress the switch in the direction indicated by
the arrow until the desired setting is reached.
A Seat height adjustment
B Fore-and-aft position adjustment
C Seat angle adjustment
D Backrest angle adjustment
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E Lumbar support
(pelvis and spinal column support)
To permit a relaxed sitting posture, the backrest
curvature is continuously adjustable in vertical and
horizontal directions for individual pelvis and
spinal column support.
fPress the switch in the direction indicated by
the arrow until the desired backrest curvature
is reached.
F Adjusting the backrest side bolsters
fPush forward or pull backward switch F until
the side bolsters are adjusted to the shape of
the body.
G Adjusting the seat cushion side bolsters
fPush forward or pull backward switch G until
the side bolsters are adjusted to the shape of
the body.
HSeat backrest
fFolding forward: Pull up lever H in the side
part of the backrest and fold the backrest
forward.
fFolding back: Tilt back and engage the
backrest so that it cannot tip forward when the
car is braked.
Sports bucket seatChild restraint systems will not fit into the
Sports bucket seat.
fDo not install a child restraint system in the
Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped with
the LATCH system and thus the airbag system
cannot be manually deactivated.A Fore and aft adjustment
fRaise locking lever A.
Move seat to desired position and release
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.
B Backrest
fFolding forward: Pull loop B in the side part
of the backrest and fold the backrest forward.
fFolding back: Tilt back and engage the
backrest so that it cannot tip forward when the
car is braked.
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A- Seat heating, left
B- Seat heating, rightHeated SeatsTwo-stage seat heating is ready for operation
when the engine is running.
Switching onHigh heating power
fPress button once.
Both light-emitting diodes in the button
light up.
Low heating power
fPress button twice.
One light-emitting diode in the button lights up.Switching offfPress button as often as necessary until the
light-emitting diodes go out.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Warning!
Risk of accident.
The steering wheel may move further than
desired if you attempt to adjust it when
driving.
You can lose control of the vehicle, causing
serious personal injury or death.
fDo not adjust the steering wheel when driving.
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Adjusting steering wheel height and
longitudinal direction1. Insert ignition key fully into ignition lock.
2. Push the locking lever downwards.
3. Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen
backrest angle and your seat position by
moving the steering wheel up or down and
longitudinally.
4. Swivel locking lever back until you feel it
engage.
If necessary, move steering wheel slightly
longitudinally.
Sun VisorsfSwing the sun visors down to prevent glare
from the front.
fTo prevent glare from the side, unclip the sun
visor from the inner bracket and swivel round
so that it is in front of the door window. Vanity mirror The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is
covered by a lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury in an accident.
fKeep the lid closed while driving.
Risk of damage.
fDo not force the lid beyond its end position.The vanity mirror illumination is switched on
automatically when the cover is opened (arrow).
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Safety Belts
Warning!
Always make sure your and your passenger’s
safety belts are properly fastened while
seated in the vehicle.
Failure to follow safety belt warnings may
result in serious personal injury or death.
fFor your and your passenger’s protection, use
safety belts at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
fUse appropriate child restraint systems for all
small children.
Proper wearing of safety belts
fS a f e t y b e l t s m u s t b e p o s i t i o n e d o n t h e b o d y a s
to restrain the upper body and lap from sliding
forward. Improperly positioned safety belts
can cause serious personal injury or death in
case of an accident.
fThe shoulder belt should always rest on your
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be
worn behind your back or under your arm.
fFor maximum effectiveness, the lap belt
should be worn low across the hips.
fPregnant women should position the belt as
low as possible across the pelvis. Make sure it
is not pressing against the abdomen. fBelts should not be worn twisted.
fDo not wear belts over rigid or breakable
objects in or on your clothing, such as eye
glasses, pens, keys, etc. as these may cause
injury.
fSeveral layers of heavy clothing may interfere
with proper positioning of belts.
fBelts must not rub against sharp objects or
damage may occur to the belt.
fTwo occupants should never share the same
belt at the same time.
Care and maintenance
fKeep belt buckles free of any obstruction that
may prevent a secure locking.
fBelts that have been subjected to excessive
stretch forces in an accident must be
inspected or replaced to ensure their conti-
nued effectiveness in restraining you.
The same applies to belt tensioner systems
which have been triggered.
In addition, the anchor points of the belts
should be checked.
fIf safety belts do not work properly, see your
authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
fI f t h e b e l t s s h o w d a m a g e t o w e b b i n g , b i n d i n g s ,
buckles or retractors, they should be replaced
to ensure safe operation.
fDo not modify or disassemble the safety belts
in your vehicle. fThe belts must be kept clean or the retractors
may not work properly.
Please see the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUC-
TIONS” on Page 174.
fNever bleach or dye safety belts.
fDo not allow safety belts to retract until they
are completely dry after cleaning or this may
cause damage to the belt.
Belt tensioner Depending on the force of an impact, fastened
safety belts are tightened in an accident.
The belt tensioners are triggered in:
– Front, side and rear impacts of sufficient
severity.
Note
The belt-tensioner system can be triggered only
once; the system must be replaced afterward.
If there is a fault in the belt-tensioner system, the
airbag warning light lights up.
Work may be performed on the belt-tensioner
system only by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are
triggered. This does not indicate a fire in the
vehicle.
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An audio-visual warning system is intercon-
nected with the driver’s safety belt.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will
sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and
passenger to buckle up.
In addition, the gong will sound for approx.
90 seconds if vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph/
24 km/h.
The safety belt warning lights in the instrument
panel and on-board computer will go off as soon
as the driver has buckled up.
Inertia reel retractor The combination lap/shoulder belt with inertia reel
locking mechanism adjusts automatically to your
size and movements as long as the pull on the belt
is slow.
Rapid deceleration during hard braking or a colli-
sion locks the belt. The belt will also lock when you
drive up or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve,
otherwise, the shoulder belt will not inhibit your
upper body movement.
Fastening the safety beltfAssume a comfortable sitting position.
Please see the chapter “SEAT POSITION” on
Page 33.
fThe shoulder belt should always rest on your
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be
worn behind your back or under your arm.
fGrasp belt and pull the belt in a continuous
slow motion across your chest and lap.
fInsert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side
of seat. Push down until it securely locks with
an audible click. Pull the belt to check.
fPull shoulder section to make sure belt fits
snugly across the pelvis.
fBelts should fit snugly across the pelvis and
chest. Make sure there is no slack in the belt. Releasing the safety beltfPush in release button (arrow) on buckle. Belt
tongue will spring out of buckle.
fTo release a latched belt, lean back to take the
body pressure off the belt.
fTo store lap/shoulder belt, allow the belt to
retract as you guide the latch to its stowed
position.
fPlease see the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING
RETRACTOR” on Page 50.
Safety Belt Warning System
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