warning PORSCHE 911 GT3 2010 5.G Repair Manual

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Level gauge

When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
fPlease see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 239.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. going up
or downhill), minor deviations in the indication may
occur. Note
If a small quantity of fuel is added to a nearly
empty fuel tank, the fuel gauge cannot measure
the added fuel accurately. The „remaining range“
readout will also be incorrect.
Warning light “A” When the engine is running, the warning light
of the level gauge lights up if less than approx.
2.6 U.S. gallons (10
liters) of fuel remains in the
tank.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
fFill up at the next opportunity.
Caution!
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine.
fNever drive the tank completely out of fuel.
fAvoid high cornering speeds after the warning lights have come on.
fPlease see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on Page 168.If the level gauge warning light flashes, there
has been a system fault.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
There will then be no reserve warning.
fTo remedy the fault, go to an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Fuel
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A- Adjustment button for clock
B-Clock
C- Outside temperature displayClock The clock is blanked out approximately four
minutes after the ignition is switched off or when
the car is locked.
Setting the time
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel spokes while driving.
fSwitch ignition on.
Setting hours
fPress adjustment button A for about one
second.
Hour display flashes.
fTurn button in the appropriate direction:
to right – increase hours figure
to left – decrease hours figure.
Adjustment in hours – turn button briefly
Fast adjustment (display cycles) –
turn and hold button.
Setting minutes
fPress adjustment button again.
Minutes display flashes.
fSet by rotating as in hours mode. Leaving adjustment mode
Automatically after one minute or:
fPress adjustment button again.
When adjustment mode is deliberately left by
pressing the button, the time begins precisely to
the second.
Note
The time mode can be changed between 12h and
24h in the on-board computer.
Outside Temperature The outside temperature display C does not
indicate, if ice is on the road.
Even if a temperature above 32 °F (0 °C) is
displayed, ice may still form on the road, for
instance on bridges or when the road passes
through a heavily shaded area.
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With the engine warmed up and running at a speed
of 3000 rpm, the engine oil pressure should be
approx. 3.5 bar or higher.If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
is displayed on the on-board computer when
the engine is running on or when driving:
fStop immediately in a suitable place.
fSwitch off the engine.
fCheck whether there is an obvious oil leak on
or under the car.
fIf no oil leak can be detected:
Measure the oil level using the on-board
computer with the engine idling.
Please see the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 143.
fAdd engine oil if necessary.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 160.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
fDo not continue driving if there is an obvious oil
leak.
fDo not continue driving if the warning lights
come on even though oil level is correct.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
message will be displayed by the on-board
computer.
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
computer while the engine is running or while
driving:
fStop the car in a safe place and stop the
engine.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system.
– Broken drive belt.
Warning!
Risk of engine damage with resultant loss of
control and accident, leading to serious
personal injury or death.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is
required to steer) and coolant pump function
will stop.
fDo not continue driving.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest autho-rized Porsche dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure
Battery
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Check Engine
(Emission Control)The emission control system detects malfunctions
early that could, for example, cause increased
pollutant emissions or consequential damage.
Faults are indicated by a continuously lit or
flashing instrument panel warning light.
The faults are recorded in the control unit's fault
memory.
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up
when the ignition is switched on as a bulb check
and goes out approx. 4 seconds after the engine
starts. If the warning light does not light up, have
the bulb replaced promptly.
The warning light in the instrument panel flashes to
indicate operating states (e.g. engine misfiring)
which might cause damage to certain parts of the
emission control system.
fIn this case, immediately reduce the engine
load by easing off the accelerator.
fIn order to avoid consequential damage to the
engine or emission control system (e.g.
catalytic converter), have the fault diagnosed
and rectified immediately at the nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealer.If the warning light in the instrument panel lights up
permanently without flashing before and remains
on while driving, it suggests:
– a potential engine control problem and the
need for system service or
– an improperly fastened tank cap or
– the vehicle was refueled while the engine was
running.
fStop immediately at a suitable and secure
place and check tank cap for proper fastening.
If tank cap was fastened correctly, see your
authorized Porsche dealer for service as soon
as possible.
Caution!
If the check engine warning light in the
instrument panel is flashing, serious
catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur.
Prolonged driving with the check engine
warning light on could cause damage to the
emission control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and driveability.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer immediately.The central warning light on the instrument panel
lights up if there are warning messages in the
INFO menu.
The messages can be called in the on-board
computer INFO menu:
fPlease see the chapter “INFO WARNING
MESSAGES” on Page 123.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights
up:
– if the handbrake is on,
– if the brake fluid level is low,
– if the brake pads have reached the wear limit,
– if the brake circuit division is defective.
Additionally, a warning is displayed by the on-
board computer.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 148.
Warning Light
Central Warning Light
Brake Warning Light USA
Brake Warning Light Canada
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LIMIT
Acoustic warning signal for speed limitThe acoustic warning signal can be activated for
speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
The signal sounds when the preset speed is
exceeded.
For the signal to sound again, the driving speed
must fall below the preset speed by at least
3mph (5km/h).
Switching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Setting the speed
fSelect LIMIT with the operating lever.fPush operating lever forward.10_GT3_21.book Seite 120 Donnerstag, 4. Juni 2009 12:48 12

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Option 1:
Accepting current speed
fPush operating lever forward.
The acoustic warning signal is activated for the
current speed.
If the vehicle is stationary, the message “Cannot
be accepted with car stopped” is displayed.Option 2:
Presetting speed
fSelect “LIMIT active” with the operating lever:
fIf “not active”, push the operating lever
forward.fSelect “xx mph” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
Display:
not active
active
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Instruments, On-Board Computer fPush operating lever slightly up or down until
the desired speed is reached.
upwards: speed is increased
downwards: speed is decreased
Note
Holding the lever up or down for a longer period
will adjust the speed in steps of 6 mph (10 km/h).
fPush operating lever forward.Switching the acoustic warning signal off
fSelect “LIMIT active” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
Display:
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INFO
Warning messagesSwitching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Calling warning messages
fSelect INFO with the operating lever.fPush operating lever forward.
fSelect “Messages” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
Any existing warning messages can be called
using the operating lever.
You also can call warning messages which were
cancelled during the trip (but only until the next
time the ignition is switched on).fPush operating lever forward.
fPush operating lever forwards or pull
backwards.
The display returns to the Info menu.
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TPM
Tire Pressure MonitoringfPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
COLD TIRES 68 °F/20 °C” on Page 237.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring continuously
monitors tire pressure and tire temperature on all
four wheels and warns the driver when the tire
pressure is too low.
The display as well as the settings for the Tire
Pressure Monitoring take place on the on-board
computer.
However, you must still adjust the tire pressure on
the wheel.fThe driver is responsible for filling the tires
correctly and making the correct settings on
the on-board computer.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring offers the following
functions:
– Display of the actual tire pressure while the
vehicle is in motion.
– Display of the deviation from the required
pressure (refilling pressure).
– Display of currently set tire type.
– Tire pressure warnings in two stages.
Warning!
Despite the advantages offered by the Tire
Pressure Monitoring, it is still the driver’s
responsibility to update the corresponding
settings in the on-board computer and
maintain the pressure in the tires.
Low tire pressure reduces the road safety of
the vehicle and destroys the tire and wheel.
fWhen a flat tire has been displayed, immedia-
tely stop in a suitable place and check the tires
for damage. If necessary, remedy the damage
with a tire sealant.
fDo not by any means continue to drive with
damaged tires.
fSealing the tire with tire sealant is only an
emergency repair, so you can drive to the next
authorized Porsche dealer. The maximum
permitted speed is 50 mph (80 km/h).fDo not drive with tires whose tire pressure
drops again in a short period of time. In cases
of doubt, have tires checked by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
fDamaged tires must be immediately replaced
by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Tire repairs are not permissible under any
circumstances.
fIf a fault occurs in the Tire Pressure Monitoring
(e.g. defective wheel transmitter), contact an
authorized Porsche dealer immediately and
have the damage repaired.
The tire pressure will not be monitored at all or
will be monitored only partially by defective
Tire Pressure Monitoring.
fTires lose air over time without a tire defect
being present. A tire pressure warning will then
appear in the on-board computer display.
Correct the tire pressure at the next oppor-
tunity.
fThe Tire Pressure Monitoring gives a warning
about tire damage due to natural pressure loss
as well as about a gradual loss of pressure due
to foreign objects.
The Tire Pressure Mnitoring cannot warn you
about tire damage that occurs suddenly (e.g.
flat tire due to abrupt external effects).
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Tire pressure function of the on-board
computer
The tire pressure function of the on-board
computer displays the tire pressures (actual
pressure) dependent on temperature in the four
wheels.
You can watch the tire pressure rise as the tempe-
rature increases while driving.
This display is only for information.
fUnder no circumstances should the tire
pressures be changed based on this display.
Warning!
This display is for informational purposes
only. Under no circumstances should the tire
pressures be changed based on this display.
Changing the tire pressure to incorrect
pressures could adversely affect the perfor-
mance, driving characteristics, and safety of
your vehicle.
fMaintain tire pressures according to the units
indicated on the tire pressure plate, located on the drivers side door of the vehicle.
Displaying the tire pressure function of the
on-board computer
fPush operating lever up or down until the tire
pressure function of the on-board computer
appears.
(The selection field must be switched off.)Pressure info in tire pressure menu
In accordance with physical principles, the air
pressure changes as the temperature changes.
The tire pressure increases or decreases by
around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C)
change in temperature.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring takes this relation-
ship between tire pressure and temperature into
account.
fPlease see the chapter “PRESSURE INCREASE
AS THE RESULT OF TEMPERATURE
INCREASE” on Page 142.
You can read the tire pressures to be
corrected in this display.
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