key fob PORSCHE 911 GT3 2010 5.G Owners Manual

Operation, Safety
67
O - Initial position
1 - Ignition on
2 - Start engine
3 - Ignition offIgnition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock
Caution!
Risk of damage. If extra weight has been
added to the inserted ignition key such as,
e. g. a heavy bunch of keys and/or a key
fob, the ignition lock may be damaged.
fDo not attach any extra weight to the inserted ignition key.The ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock
positions.
The ignition key rebounds to the initial position
from every ignition lock position.
fFor your safety, fasten safety belts.
fPlease see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 18.
fPlease see the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO
REMOTE CONTROL” on Page 19.
Before starting the enginefApply the footbrake.
fMove the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.Switch position 0 Initial position
The ignition key cannot be withdrawn when the
ignition is switched on or when the engine has
been started.
To withdraw the ignition key:
fStop the vehicle.
fSwitch ignition off.
fRemove ignition key.
Switch position 1 Ignition on
fTurn ignition key to position 1.
Ignition is switched on.
Note on operation
All electrical equipment can be switched on.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 148.
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
211
Battery fPlease see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-
TION – PULLING OUT THE IGNITION KEY” on
Page 69.
fPlease see the chapter “EMERGENCY
UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT LID” on Page 210.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
fObserve all warning notes on the battery.
fDisconnect the negative terminal on the
battery during all work on the electrical
system.
fDo not lay tools or other metal objects on the
battery as they could cause a short circuit
across the battery terminal.
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
fDo not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette.
fDo not wipe battery with a dry cloth.
Risk of serious personal injury or death and
damage to the fabric, metal or paint.
fWear eye protection. fDo not allow battery acid to come in contact
with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted
surfaces.
fIf you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a
doctor.
fSpilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
with a solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize the acid.
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
fAlways protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.
Risk of explosion as a result of static charge,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
fDo not wipe the battery with a dry cloth.
fEliminate potential electrostatic charge by
touching the vehicle before touching the
battery.
Charge state A well charged battery will not only prevent
starting problems but will also last longer.
In order to avoid discharging the battery
unintentionally:
fSwitch off unnecessary electrical loads in city
traffic, on short trips or in a line or traffic.
fAlways remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch when leaving the car.
fAvoid frequent operation of the convertible top
and operation of the Porsche Communication
Management system when the engine is not
running.
In the cold season in particular or if the vehicle is
used primarily for short trips, it may be necessary
to recharge the battery from time to time.
Porsche recommends the use of a charger, partic-
ularly during extended immobilization periods.
Please see your authorized Porsche dealer
for relevant information.
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