Porsche 911 Carrera (2010 year). Manual - part 1
f If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
Dear Porsche Owner
Before driving off...
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
that restraints are properly adjusted.
Check the following items first
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
f Child restraint systems will not fit into the
quality control and demanding inspections.
f
Turn the engine off before you attempt any
Sports bucket seat.
These engineering and safety features will be
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
Do not install a child restraint system in the
enhanced by you...
Sports bucket seat.
f
Be sure the tires are inflated correctly.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
the safe driver...
with the LATCH system and thus the airbag
f
See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
system cannot be manually deactivated.
– who knows his/her car and all controls,
and not loose or missing.
f Check all exterior and interior lights for opera-
- who maintains the vehicle properly,
f
Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
tion and that the lenses are clean.
- who uses driving skills wisely and always
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with
f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
every fuel filling.
necessary, have them adjusted.
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
f
Check all fluid levels such as windshield
f Check under the vehicle for leaks.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
washer and brake fluid levels.
perform most of the checks listed on the following
f Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
f
Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
pages.
cranks the engine properly.
If in doubt, have these checks performed by your
Emergency equipment
authorized Porsche dealer.
f
Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
f
Check, and if necessary replace worn or
Some of the items you should have are:
cracked wiper blades.
window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of
f
See that all windows are clear and unob-
sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-
structed.
aid kit, etc.
f
Check air intake slots and area between lug-
gage compartment lid and windshield. Ensure
that these areas are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wipers work
properly.
8 Before driving off...
f
When parked, always set the parking brake.
In the driver’s seat...
On the road...
Move the PDK selector lever to ”P“ or the gear-
f
Check operation of the horn.
f
Never drive after you have consumed alcohol
shift lever to reverse or first gear.
or drugs.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
f
Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
curb.
controls.
f
Always have your safety belt fastened.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the
f
When emergency repairs become necessary,
f
Always drive defensively.
airbag deployment, you should always sit back
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
Expect the unexpected.
as far from the steering wheel as is practical,
emergency flasher and use other warning de-
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
f
Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex-
f
Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f
Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
haust system may come in contact with dry
conditions warrant it.
f
Buckle your safety belts.
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma-
f
Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
terial.
f
Check operation of the foot and parking brake.
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
f
Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
f
Check all warning and indicator lights with
weather conditions.
with every refueling.
ignition on and engine not running.
f
Reduce speed at night and during inclement
f
Start engine and check all warning displays for
weather.
warning symbols.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and re-
duced speeds, particularly on roads with
f
Never leave an idling car unattended.
standing water, as the handling characteristics
f
Lock doors from inside, especially with chil-
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
planing of the tires.
of doors from inside or outside.
f
Always observe speed limits and obey road
Drive with doors locked.
signs and traffic laws.
f
When tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve-
hicle with engine idling.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on
Page 5.
Before driving off...
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f Do not participate in motor racing events,
Engine oil and fuel consumption
Break in hints for the first
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
During the break-in period oil and fuel consump-
tion may be higher than normal.
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering,
mum performance from your new Porsche.
gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
period which will gradually disappear.
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
the engine is operated, the climate and road con-
turing methods, the moving parts must still wear
ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi-
in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in
Break in brake pads and brake discs
dation of the lubricant.
the first 2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
New brake pads and discs have to be “broken in”,
f Make a habit of checking engine oil with every
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
Therefore:
refueling, add if necessary.
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be com-
f Preferably take longer trips.
pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
f Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
driving whenever possible.
brake discs are replaced.
f Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
New tires
f Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
New tires do not have maximum traction. They
f Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
tend to be slippery.
Neutral or in gear.
f Break in new tires by driving at moderate
f Do not let the engine labor, especially when
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100 to
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
200 km. Longer braking distances must be an-
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
ticipated.
f Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
10 Before driving off...
1 Inner door handle, Page 18
2 Power windows, Page 25
3 Door mirror control, Page 27
4 Hands-free microphone
5 Diagnostic socket (OBD)
6 Front and rear lid release, Page 93
7 Steering-wheel adjustment, Page 37
8 Seat height adjustment, Page 30
9 Backrest angle adjustment, Page 30
10 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment, Page 30
Before driving off...
11
1 Light switch, Page 80
2 Ignition/starter switch, Page 74
3 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever, Page 82
4 Operating lever for on-board computer,
Page 128
5 Horn
6 Operating lever for automatic speed control,
Page 86
7 Wiper/washer lever, rear window wiper,
Page 83
8 Stopwatch, Page 138
9 Interior temperature sensor
10 Emergency flasher switch, Page 79
11 Central locking button, readiness display for
alarm system, Page 19
12 Cupholder, Page 88
13 Seat heating/Seat ventilation left/right,
Page 35
14 Operating panel for air conditioning, Page 108
15 Sport/Sport Plus program, Page 64
Rear spoiler, Page 69
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM), Page 69
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM), Page 66
Sports exhaust system, Page 57
12 Before driving off...
Operation, Safety
Keys
15
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
66
Fire Extinguisher
102
Security Wheel Bolts
15
Porsche Active Suspension Management
HomeLink
103
Doors
18
(PASM)
69
Central Locking
19
Retractable Rear Spoiler
69
Alarm System,
Interior Lights
71
Passenger Compartment Monitoring
23
Parking Aids
72
Power Windows
25
Ignition/Starter Switch with
Mirrors
27
anti-theft Steering Lock
74
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 29
Starting Procedures
77
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints
30
Stopping Engine
78
Seat Memory
33
Emergency Flasher Switch
79
Heated Seats
35
Light Switch
80
Seat Ventilation
36
Welcome Home Lighting
81
Rear Seat Backrests
37
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment
81
Steering Wheel Adjustment
37
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Steering Wheel Heating
38
Parking light / Flasher Lever
82
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel
39
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever
83
Sun Visors
40
Automatic Speed Control
86
Safety Belts
41
Cupholder
88
Airbag Systems
44
Ashtray
89
Child Restraint Systems
50
Cigarette Lighter
90
LATCH System
Storage in the Passenger Compartment
91
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat
54
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Child Restraint Anchorages
55
Engine Compartment Lid
93
Rollover Protection System
56
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without
Sports Exhaust System
57
Porsche Traction Management PTM)
95
Parking Brake
57
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with
Brakes
58
Porsche Traction Management PTM)
96
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) ... 61
Trunk Entrapment
97
Clutch Pedal
62
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).. 98
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
63
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms
100
Sport Mode
64
iPod, USB and AUX
101
Operation, Safety
13
Warning!
To protect your vehicle and your possessions
Never invite car theft!
from theft, you should always proceed as
Risk of a serious accident.
An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock
follows when leaving your vehicle:
The steering column will lock when you re-
invites car theft.
move the key while you are driving or as the
f
Close windows.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are
car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to
f
Close lifting/sliding roof
standard equipment in your Porsche.
steer the car.
The gong alarm will sound if you open the driver’s
Serious personal injury or death could result
f
Close convertible top (with the convertible top
door while the key is still in the ignition lock. It is
from loss of control of the vehicle.
open, the passenger compartment monitoring
your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition
system is always switched off)
f Never remove the key from the steering lock
lock and to lock the doors.
while you are driving.
f
Close the sliding glass roof (Targa) (with the
sliding glass roof open, the passenger com-
Warning!
partment monitoring system is always
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle
switched off)
may result in property damage, serious per-
f
Remove ignition key.
sonal injury or death.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
f
Engage steering lock.
key in the ignition lock, especially if children
f
Lock glove compartment.
and/or pets are left unattended in the vehi-
cle. They can operate power windows and
f
Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, tele-
other controls. If the engine is left running,
phone, house keys) from the car.
they may accidentally engage the shift lever.
f
Lock doors.
Serious personal injury or death could result
from loss of control of the vehicle.
f Always remove the ignition key.
f Always set the parking brake.
f Lock the doors with the remote control.
14 Operation, Safety
Keys
Replacement keys
Immobilizer
f Please see the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM, PAS-
Replacement car keys can be obtained only from
There is a transponder (an electronic component)
SENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING” on
your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can
in the key grip, containing a stored code.
Page 23.
sometimes be very time-consuming.
When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
You should therefore always keep a spare key on
checks the code.
f Please see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING”
your person.
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the en-
on Page 19.
Keep it in a safe place (e.g. wallet), but under no
gine started only using an authorized ignition key.
Two car keys are supplied with your Porsche.
circumstances in or on the vehicle.
These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle.
Switching off the immobilizer
The key codes of new keys have to be “reported”
f
Be careful with your car keys: do not part with
to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
them except under exceptional circumstances.
dealer.
If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes
f
To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
A total of 6 car keys can be reported to the control
without the engine being started, the immobilizer
ignition key from the ignition lock.
unit.
is switched on again.
f If this happens, turn the ignition key back to
Disabling key codes
position 3 (ignition off) before starting the
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by
engine. The immobilizer is switched off again,
an authorized Porsche dealer.
and the engine can be started.
All the remaining car keys are required for this pur-
f Please see the chapter “IGNITION/STARTER
pose.
SWITCH WITH ANTI-THEFT STEERING LOCK”
Disabling the code ensures that the car can be
on Page 74.
started only using authorized keys.
Switching on the immobilizer
Note
f Remove ignition key.
f Please note that the other locks can still be
opened with the disabled key.
Security Wheel Bolts
f If wheels have to be removed during a work-
shop visit, do not forget to hand over the sock-
et for the security wheel bolts along with the
car key.
Operation, Safety
15
Key with Radio Remote Control
Unlocking luggage compartment lid or
glass rear hatch (Targa)
Unlocking the vehicle
f Luggage compartment lid: Press button 2 for
approx. two seconds.
f Press button 1.
f Glass rear hatch (Targa): Press button 3 for
approx. two seconds.
Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked simultane-
f Press button 1.
ously with the luggage compartment/glass rear
hatch (Targa).
Switching off the alarm system if it is
In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and
triggered accidentally
door mirror positions are automatically set.
f Press button 1.
The vehicle will be locked again approx.
80 seconds after the luggage compartment/
glass rear hatch (Targa) is closed if none of the
doors was opened.
1
- Central locking button
Note
2
- Luggage compartment lid button
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program fur-
3
- Button for glass rear hatch (Targa)
ther types of unlocking for the luggage compart-
4
- Light-emitting diode
ment/glass rear hatch (Targa).
Type 1
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements:
10 - 100 seconds.
Type 2
The doors stay locked when the luggage compart-
ment/glass rear hatch (Targa) is unlocked.
16 Operation, Safety
The remote-control standby function
Operational readiness of the remote
switches off after 7 days
control interrupted
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the re-
Encoded data is transmitted to the vehicle each
mote control within 7 days, the remote control
time the wireless remote control is operated. If the
standby function is switched off (to prevent dis-
remote control is operated too often outside the
charging of the vehicle battery).
range of the vehicle, this can result in the central
locking system no longer responding.
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the
In this case, the remote control and vehicle must
key at the door lock.
be synchronized.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
Carrying out the synchronization
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
1. Unlock the driver's door with the key at the
The remote control is now activated again and
door lock.
the alarm system is switched off.
2. Open driver’s door and insert the ignition key
into the ignition lock within 10 seconds to
prevent the alarm system from being
triggered.
3. With the key inserted, press and hold button 1
on the remote control for approx. 5 seconds.
The synchronization is now complete.
Operation, Safety
17
Door storage tray
Opening storage tray
f Open the cover C.
Keep the door storage tray C closed while driving
for safety reasons.
Doors
Opening unlocked doors from inside
If the door windows are closed, they will be auto-
f Slowly pull door handle B.
matically opened by a few millimeters when the
doors are opened and, when the doors are closed,
Opening locked doors from inside
they will be closed again. This makes it easier to
open and close the doors and protects the seals.
f Slowly pull door handle B twice.
f Therefore, you should pull the door handle
f Please see the chapter “LOCKING CONDITI-
slowly so that the door window can be lowered
ONS” on Page 20.
before the door is opened.
Opening doors from outside
f Unlock vehicle with the remote control.
f Slowly pull door handle A.
18 Operation, Safety
Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
Automatic relocking
Central Locking
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
This device complies with:
If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
of the car doors is opened within approx.
not completely closed.
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
100 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
A short signal from the alarm horn will draw
This relocking time can be adapted to your individ-
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
your attention to the fact that the following
ual requirements (10 - 100 seconds) by an author-
tions:
components are not completely closed when you
ized Porsche dealer.
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-
try to lock the vehicle:
ence, and
- Driver’s door (the vehicle cannot be locked if
2. this device must accept any interference re-
the driver’s door is not completely closed).
ceived, including interference that may cause
- Passenger’s door
undesired operation.
- Luggage compartment lid
Note
- Engine compartment lid
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
- Glass rear hatch (Targa)
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
cations to this equipment.
- Glove compartment
Such modification could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door
lock and opening the door may activate the alarm
system within 10 seconds.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly ap-
Note
proved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
to operate this equipment.
Plus, the PCM can be used to activate auto-
matic door locking.
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
f Please see the chapter “SEAT MEMORY” on
Page 33.
Operation, Safety
19
Locking conditions
Malfunction of the remote control
Emergency operation - closing
f Lock car once.
The remote control may not function correctly due
f Lock the driver’s door with the key at the door
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
to local radio wave interference. The vehicle will
lock.
Alarm system and passenger compartment
then not lock properly.
If there is a defect in the central locking sys-
monitoring are switched on.
This can be identified by the missing locking
tem, all functioning elements of the central
sound and the missing check-back signal of the
locking system will be locked.
If a person or animal remains in the vehicle:
emergency flasher.
The alarm system is switched on.
The passenger compartment monitoring sys-
f Quickly lock car twice.
If this should occur:
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
tem is switched off.
f Lock the vehicle with the key in the door.
The passenger compartment monitoring is
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
switched off.
authorized Porsche dealer.
Emergency operation - opening
Unlocking the door with the inner door
handle
f Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
door lock.
Any person remaining in the locked car can open
Open door within 20 seconds and insert the
the door with the inner door handle:
ignition key into the ignition lock within
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
10 seconds to prevent the alarm system from
lock.
being triggered.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Note on operation
Note
If the door is not opened within approx.
20 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
f Inform any person remaining in the car that the
The alarm system will be triggered by the next
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
unlocking of the door:
opened.
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock to
switch off the alarm system.
20 Operation, Safety
Indication by emergency flasher and
Locking
alarm horn
f Press the central locking button.
Indicator light in the button lights up if ignition
If the remote control is used for unlocking or
is on.
locking, a response is provided by the emergency
flasher:
Unlocking
- Unlocking - single flash.
f Press the central locking button.
Indicator light goes out.
- Locking - double flash.
- Locking twice - continuous illumination for ap-
If the doors were locked with the central locking
prox. 2 seconds.
button, they can be opened by pulling the inner
The passenger compartment monitoring is
door handle:
switched off.
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
Fault indication
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
Central locking button
Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
The central locking button on the dashboard lets
you lock and unlock both doors electrically.
Overload protection
Note
If the central locking system is operated more
If the doors are locked with the key or remote con-
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
trol, they can not be opened by pressing the cen-
blocked for 30 seconds.
tral locking button.
Operation, Safety
21
Automatic door locking
Type 3
Warning!
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
In an emergency situation where you need to
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program di-
switched on. If doors are opened with the engine
exit the car through an automatically locked
verse types of automatic door locking in the con-
running, they lock again automatically when a
door, remember the following procedure to
trol unit of the central locking system:
speed of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
open the door.
Type 1
f Unlock the doors by pressing the central lock-
Type 4
ing button or
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
The doors do not lock automatically.
switched on.
f pull the inside door handle twice to open the
Note
door.
Type 2
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
the central locking button or opened by pulling on
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
the inside door handle twice.
f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
Plus, the PCM can be used to activate automat-
ic door locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
22 Operation, Safety
2. this device must accept any interference re-
Cabriolet, Targa
ceived, including interference that may cause
The passenger compartment monitoring system
undesired operation.
is always switched off when the convertible top or
sliding glass roof (Targa) is open.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
Function indication
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
cations to this equipment.
If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting
Such modification could void the user’s authority
diode A in the central locking switch flashes.
to operate the equipment.
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not
flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double flash-
Warning!
es, then not all alarm contacts are closed.
Any changes or modifications not expressly ap-
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.
proved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system
to operate this equipment.
and passenger compartment monitoring system
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes
The alarm system and passenger compartment
off.
A - Light-emitting diode for alarm system
monitoring system are switched on when the
doors are locked with the key or remote control.
Alarm System,
f Please see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING”
Passenger Compartment
on Page 19.
Monitoring
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
This device complies with:
door lock and opening the door may activate
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
the alarm system within 10 seconds.
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
triggered accidentally
tions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-
f Unlock the vehicle with the remote control.
ence, and
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched off automatically
when the doors are unlocked.
Operation, Safety
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