Porsche 911 Carrera (2010 year). Manual - part 7
Fresh-air Intake
To ensure proper air intake:
f Keep the fresh-air inlet between the luggage
compartment lid and the windshield free from
snow, ice and leaves.
A - Continuous opening and closing
Changing air flow direction
B - Setting vent direction
f Move the vanes to make the air flow in the
Central and Side Vents
desired direction.
Outside air or conditioned air can be delivered
Opening vents
from all vents, depending on the air-distribution
setting on the operating panel.
f Rotate knurled wheel upward.
Closing vents
f Rotate knurled wheel downward.
Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating
109
Switching on
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
After approx. 15 minutes, the heating switches off
automatically.
The heater can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.
Switching off
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Heated Rear Window/Door
Mirror Heating
The heated rear window/door mirror heating is
ready for operation when the ignition is on.
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Instrument Panel USA Models
112
Instrument Panel Canada Models
114
Engine Oil Temperature
116
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light
116
Instrument Illumination
116
Trip Odometer
117
Speedometer
118
Changing over between Miles / Kilometers.. 118
Tachometer
119
Turn Signal Indicator Light
119
High Beam Indicator Light
119
Gear Shift Indicator “A”
(in vehicles with manual transmission)
119
Cooling System
120
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
121
Fuel
122
Clock
123
Outside Temperature
123
Engine Oil Pressure
124
Check Engine (Emission Control)
125
On-Board Computer (BC)
126
Warnings on the instrument panel
and the on-board computer
158
Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
111
15.Light sensor for instrument illumination
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
Instrument Panel USA Models
lights light up for a lamp check.
16.Airbag warning light
Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
17.Check Engine warning light
Note
(Emission control warning light)
1.Engine oil temperature gage
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
18.Central warning light
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
2.Speedometer with analogue display
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
19.On-board computer display
3.Tire pressure warning light
This information can help to warn you about situa-
20.Porsche Stability Management
4.Turn signal indicator light, left
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car.
PSM Multifunctional light
5.Tachometer
21.Brake warning light
6.High beam indicator light
22.Safety belt warning light
7.Turn signal indicator light, right
23.PDK transmission, gear display
8.ABS warning light
24.PDK transmission, selector lever position
9.Cooling system
25.Clock and outside temperature display
Temperature gage, warning light
26.Adjustment button for clock
10.Fuel
Level gage, warning light
11.Engine oil pressure gage
12.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
13.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
14.Automatic speed control indicator light
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113
15.Light sensor for instrument illumination
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
Instrument Panel Canada Models
lights light up for a lamp check.
16.Airbag warning light
Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
17.Check Engine warning light
Note
(Emission control warning light)
1.Engine oil temperature gage
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
18.Central warning light
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
2.Speedometer with analogue display
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
19.On-board computer display
3.Tire pressure warning light
This information can help to warn you about situa-
20.Porsche Stability Management
4.Turn signal indicator light, left
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car.
PSM Multifunctional light
5.Tachometer
21.Brake warning light
6.High beam indicator light
22.Safety belt warning light
7.Turn signal indicator light, right
23.PDK transmission, gear display
8.ABS warning light
24.PDK transmission, selector lever position
9.Cooling system
25.Clock and outside temperature display
Temperature gage, warning light
26.Adjustment button for clock
10.Fuel
Level gage, warning light
11.Engine oil pressure gage
12.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
13.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
14.Automatic speed control indicator light
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Instrument Illumination
The illumination is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness by the light sensor in the
tachometer.
In addition, when the car lights are switched on,
the instrument and switch symbol brightness can
be manually adjusted.
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
Note
A - Adjustment button for instrument illumination and
When the car lights are switched on, the instru-
Engine Oil Temperature
trip counter
ment lighting for light dials switches on and off
automatically depending on the ambient bright-
The engine oil temperature is indicated in the left
Automatic Speed Control
ness.
instrument.
Indicator light
Indicates automatic speed control readiness.
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Resetting to zero
f Press adjustment button A for approximately
one second or
f Reset the distance in the “SET” menu of the on-
board computer.
Please see the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING
ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 155.
After exceeding 6,213 miles or 9,999 kilometers,
the counter returns to “0”.
Dimming instrument illumination
Trip Odometer
f Turn adjustment button A in the appropriate di-
Warning!
rection and hold it until the desired brightness
has been reached.
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
The chosen level of brightness is indicated by a
bar display in the display field of the on-board
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
computer.
spokes while driving.
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Speedometer
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers
The digital speedometer is integrated in the on-
board computer.
The units of the distance and speed displays can
The indication changes from mph to km/h when
be changed in the “SET” menu of the on-board
the units are changed from miles to kilometers.
computer.
f Please see the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING
ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 155.
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Caution!
To avoid severe engine damage.
f Always observe the engine rpm before down-
shifting to a lower gear, so you do not exceed
the maximum engine rpm.
Turn Signal Indicator Light
Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals.
Left arrow - left turn signals
Right arrow - right turn signals
f If the frequency of the display becomes notice-
ably faster, check the operation of the turn sig-
nals.
Tachometer
Gear Shift Indicator “A”
High Beam Indicator Light
(in vehicles with manual transmission)
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolu-
Lights when high beam or headlight flasher is
tions per minute (rpm).
The consumption-orientated gear shift indicator A
switched on.
The beginning of the red marks at the right end of
on the display panel of the on-board computer
The indicator light goes out when the high beams
the scale indicates the maximum permissible en-
assists a fuel-saving driving style. The gear shift
are switched off.
gine rpm.
indicator lights up as a recommendation to shift
A speed limiter prevents the engine from being
The indicator light flashes in the event of cornering
up to the next-higher gear depending on the
overrevved during acceleration. Before reaching
light failure.
selected gear, engine rpm and accelerator pedal
this area, the next higher gear should be select-
position.
ed.
Shift to the next lower gear when the engine rpm
f When the gear shift indicator A lights up,
drops below 1,500 rpm.
change to the next higher gear to decrease
fuel consumption.
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Pointer in the middle - normal operating tem-
If the coolant level is too low, the warning light
perature
flashes.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
The pointer may move up to the red area when en-
computer.
gine is heavily loaded and outside temperature is
high, but should return to “normal” when engine
f Switch engine off and allow to cool.
load is reduced.
f Add coolant after the engine has cooled to the
touch.
Warning light “A”
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an au-
If the coolant temperature is too high, the warn-
thorized Porsche dealer.
ing light comes on.
Please see the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL” on
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
Page 207.
computer.
Caution!
f Pull off the road, turn off the engine and allow
to cool.
Risk of engine damage.
f Check radiator and air passages in front end of
f If the warning lights come on even though cool-
car for obstructions.
ant level is correct, do not continue driving.
Cooling System
f Check coolant level.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
If necessary, add coolant and have fault reme-
authorized Porsche dealer.
died at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gage (ignition on)
Please see the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL” on
USA: Display in °F
Page 207.
Engine compartment blower fan
Canada: Display in °C
Note
In addition, this warning light flashes to indicate a
Pointer to the left - engine cold
fault in the engine compartment blower fan.
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling-
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
air passages must not be restricted by coverings
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an
loading.
(e.g. films, “stone guards”).
authorized Porsche dealer.
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Warning messages
Warning “Transmission emergency run” red
- Effect:
If the selector lever is between two positions
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
- Effects:
stop.
The corresponding selector lever position
Remedy:
flashes on the instrument cluster and the
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
warning “Selector lever not engaged” appears
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
on the on-board computer.
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
Remedy:
dealer.
Operate the footbrake and engage the
Warning “Transmission temperature too high”
selector lever properly.
- Effects:
If there is a fault in the transmission
“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and
the engine power may be restricted.
- Depending on priority, the warning “Transmis-
Remedies:
sion emergency run” in white or red lettering or
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
the warning “Transmission temperature too
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
high” is displayed on the on-board computer.
brake. Reduce engine load. If possible, stop
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Warning “Transmission emergency run” white
the vehicle in a suitable place. Allow the engine
f Effects:
to run in selector lever position P or N until the
Indicator for PDK selector lever position
warning disappears.
Restricted gearshift comfort,
and engaged gear
Failure of reverse gear.
f Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
Remedy:
PROGRAM” on Page 176.
When the engine is running, the selector lever
Have the fault repaired immediately at an
position and the engaged forward gear are
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE DOPPEL-
authorized Porsche dealer.
indicated in gates D or M.
KUPPLUNG (PDK)” on Page 170.
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121
Note
If the level gage warning light flashes, there
has been a system fault.
If a small quantity of fuel is added to a nearly emp-
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
ty fuel tank, the fuel gage cannot measure the add-
computer.
ed fuel accurately. The „remaining range“ readout
There will then be no reserve warning.
will also be incorrect.
f
To remedy the fault, go to an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Warning light “A”
When the engine is running, the warning light
of the level gage 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.
f Fill up at the next opportunity.
Caution!
Fuel
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine.
Level gage
f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
f Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
lights have come on.
f Please see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 290.
f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on Page 218.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. going up
or downhill), minor deviations in the indication may
occur.
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Setting the time
Leaving adjustment mode
Automatically after one minute or:
Warning!
f Press adjustment button again.
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
When adjustment mode is deliberately left by
pressing the button, the time begins precisely to
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
the second.
spokes while driving.
Note
f Switch ignition on.
The time mode can be changed between 12h and
Setting hours
24h in the on-board computer.
f Press adjustment button A for about one sec-
ond.
Outside Temperature
Hour display flashes.
The outside temperature display C does not indi-
f Turn button in the appropriate direction:
cate, if ice is on the road.
to right - increase hours figure
Even if a temperature above 32 °F (0 °C) is dis-
A - Adjustment button for clock
to left - decrease hours figure.
played, ice may still form on the road, for instance
B - Clock
on bridges or when the road passes through a
C - Outside temperature display
Adjustment in hours - turn button briefly
heavily shaded area.
Fast adjustment (display cycles) -
Clock
turn and hold button.
The clock is blanked out approximately four min-
Setting minutes
utes after the ignition is switched off or when the
f Press adjustment button again.
car is locked.
Minutes display flashes.
f Set by rotating as in hours mode.
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If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
Battery
is displayed on the on-board computer when
the engine is running on or when driving:
If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
message will be displayed by the on-board compu-
ter.
f Switch off the engine.
f Check whether there is an obvious oil leak on
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
or under the car.
computer while the engine is running or while
driving:
f If no oil leak can be detected: With the engine
f Stop the car in a safe place and stop the
idling, measure the oil level with the on-board
engine.
computer.
f Please see the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
Possible causes
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
- Defect in the battery charging system.
on Page 153.
- Broken drive belt.
f Please see the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 208.
Warning!
Engine Oil Pressure
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Risk of engine damage with resultant loss of
The oil pressure is controlled as required and
control and accident, leading to serious per-
Caution!
should be at least 3.5 bar at an engine speed of
sonal injury or death.
5000 rpm.
Risk of engine damage.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is re-
The engine oil pressure varies depending on the
f Do not continue driving if there is an obvious oil
quired to steer) and coolant pump function
engine speed, engine load and engine tempera-
leak.
will stop.
ture.
f Do not continue driving if the warning lights
f Do not continue driving.
come on even though oil level is correct.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest author-
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
ized Porsche dealer.
authorized Porsche dealer.
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If the warning light in the instrument panel lights up
Check Engine
Central Warning Light
permanently without flashing before and remains
(Emission Control)
on while driving, it suggests:
The central warning light on the instrument panel
- a potential engine control problem and the
lights up if there are warning messages in the
Warning Light
need for system service or
INFO menu.
The emission control system detects malfunctions
- an improperly fastened tank cap or
The messages can be called in the on-board
early that could, for example, cause increased
computer INFO menu:
pollutant emissions or consequential damage.
- the vehicle was refueled while the engine was
running.
f Please see the chapter “INFO WARNING MES-
Faults are indicated by a continuously lit or
SAGES” on Page 132.
flashing instrument panel warning light.
f Stop immediately at a suitable and secure
The faults are recorded in the control unit's fault
place and check tank cap for proper fastening.
memory.
Brake Warning Light USA
If tank cap was fastened correctly, see your au-
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up
thorized Porsche dealer for service as soon as
Brake Warning Light Canada
when the ignition is switched on as a bulb check
possible.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights
and goes out approx. 4 seconds after the engine
up:
starts. If the warning light does not light up, have
Caution!
the bulb replaced promptly.
- if the handbrake is on,
If the check engine warning light in the in-
The warning light in the instrument panel flashes to
strument panel is flashing, serious catalytic
- if the brake fluid level is low,
indicate operating states (e.g. engine misfiring)
converter damage and power loss will soon
- if the brake pads have reached the wear limit,
which might cause damage to certain parts of the
occur.
emission control system.
Prolonged driving with the check engine war-
- if the brake circuit division is defective.
ning light on could cause damage to the
f In this case, immediately reduce the engine
Additionally, a warning is displayed by the on-
emission control system. It also could affect
load by easing off the accelerator.
board computer.
fuel economy and driveability.
f In order to avoid consequential damage to the
f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
engine or emission control system (e.g. cata-
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
lytic converter), have the fault diagnosed and
COMPUTER” on Page 158.
rectified immediately at the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
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