Porsche 911 Carrera (2010 year). Manual - part 9
f The driver is responsible for filling the tires
f
Do not drive with tires whose tire pressure
correctly and making the correct settings on
drops again in a short period of time. In cases
the on-board computer.
of doubt, have tires checked by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring offers the following
functions:
f
Damaged tires must be immediately replaced
by an authorized Porsche dealer.
-
Display of the actual tire pressure while the
Tire repairs are not permissible under any
vehicle is in motion.
circumstances.
-
Display of the deviation from the required
f
If a fault occurs in the Tire Pressure Monitoring
pressure (refilling pressure).
(e.g. defective wheel transmitter), contact an
-
Display of currently set tire size and type.
authorized Porsche dealer immediately and
have the damage repaired.
–
Tire pressure warnings in two stages.
The tire pressure will not be monitored at all or
will be monitored only partially by defective
Warning!
Tire Pressure Monitoring.
f
Despite the advantages offered by the Tire
f
Tires lose air over time without a tire defect
Pressure Monitoring, it is still the driver’s re-
being present. A tire pressure warning will then
TPM
sponsibility to update the corresponding set-
appear in the on-board computer display.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
tings in the on-board computer and maintain
Correct the tire pressure at the next oppor-
the pressure in the tires.
tunity.
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
Low tire pressure reduces the road safety of
COLD TIRES (68 °F / 20 °C)” on Page 289.
f
The Tire Pressure Monitoring gives a warning
the vehicle and destroys the tire and wheel.
about tire damage due to natural pressure loss
The Tire Pressure Monitoring continuously
f
When a flat tire has been displayed, immedi-
as well as about a gradual loss of pressure due
monitors tire pressure and tire temperature on all
ately stop in a suitable place and check the
to foreign objects.
four wheels and warns the driver when the tire
tires for damage. If necessary, remedy the
The Tire Pressure Mnitoring cannot warn you
pressure is too low.
damage with a tire sealant.
about tire damage that occurs suddenly (e.g.
The display as well as the settings for the Tire
f
Do not by any means continue to drive with
flat tire due to abrupt external effects).
Pressure Monitoring take place on the on-board
damaged tires.
computer.
However, you must still adjust the tire pressure on
f
Sealing the tire with tire sealant is only an
emergency repair, so you can drive to the next
the wheel.
authorized Porsche dealer. The maximum per-
mitted speed is 50 mph (80 km/h).
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143
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.
f Maintain 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
f Push operating lever up or down until the tire
pressure function of the on-board computer
Tire pressure function of the on-board
appears.
Pressure info in tire pressure menu
computer
(The selection field must be switched off.)
In accordance with physical principles, the air
The tire pressure function of the on-board
pressure changes as the temperature changes.
computer displays the tire pressures (actual
The tire pressure increases or decreases by
pressure) dependent on temperature in the four
around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C)
wheels.
change in temperature.
You can watch the tire pressure rise as the
The Tire Pressure Monitoring takes this relation-
temperature increases while driving.
ship between tire pressure and temperature into
This display is only for information.
account.
f Under no circumstances should the tire
f Please see the chapter “PRESSURE INCREASE
pressures be changed based on this display.
AS THE RESULT OF TEMPERATURE
INCREASE” on Page 152.
You can read the tire pressures to be
corrected in this display.
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The tire pressure to be corrected (refill pressure)
is indicated on the displayed wheel.
Example: If “ -1.5 psi (-0.1 bar)” is displayed,
1.5 psi (0.1 bar) must be added to this tire.
Note
The tire pressure menu can only be called up when
the vehicle is stationary.
Calling up the “Info pressure” display
f Push operating lever forward in order to switch
on the selection field.
f Select “TPM” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
The display changes to the tire pressure menu.
f Select “Info pressure” with the operating lever.
Tire type info in Tire pressure menu
f Select “Info tires” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
Information about the currently set tires:
f Push operating lever forward.
Note
- Tire type: Summer tires, winter tires
Tire selection in the “Set” menu
After the ignition is switched on, it can take up to
- Tire size: 18, 19 inch
approx. 1 minute before all tire pressures are
f Push operating lever forward in order to switch
displayed. Dashes (“-.-”) appear instead of the tire
“Info tires” shows the current tire settings.
on the selection field.
pressures.
f Select “TPM” with the operating lever.
Calling up the “Info tires” display
f Push operating lever forward in order to switch
on the selection field.
f Select “TPM” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
The display changes to the tire pressure menu.
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145
f Push operating lever forward.
f Select “Set” with the operating lever.
f Push the operating lever forward.
The display changes to the tire pressure menu.
f Select desired tire type:
summer or winter.
f Push operating lever forward.
A display for confirming the selected type of
tire appears.
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f Select “Continue” and push the operating lever
f Select the appropriate tire size (18 or 19 inch)
f Select “Continue” and push the operating lever
forward.
and push operating lever forwards. A display
forward.
for confirming the selected tire size appears.
Note
This menu is displayed only if the tire pressures
are different for the approved tire sizes.
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147
Note
The message “Process aborted” appears if the
setting process is interrupted. All entries made up
to this point are lost, and the original settings
remain in effect.
Only if the message “Process complete” appears
after the settings have been made will the Tire
Pressure Monitoring re-learn the wheels.
f Please see the chapter “SYSTEM LEARNING”
on Page 150.
Before fitting tires with sizes which are not stored
in the on-board computer, the missing information
should be supplemented in the on-board
computer.
f Please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer.
The tire selection has only been successfully
Load
f Use only tires approved by Porsche.
completed when the message “Process
complete” is displayed by the on-board computer.
f Push operating lever forward in order to switch
The available items in the tire pressure menu
on the selection field.
f Select arrow (Back) and push the operating
depend on the tires on your vehicle. For this
lever forward. The display returns to the tire
reason it is possible that some of the items shown
f Select “TPM” with the operating lever.
pressure menu.
here are not available on your on-board
f Push operating lever forward.
The on-board computer additionally displays
computer’s display.
The display changes to the tire pressure menu.
the message “System learning”.
f Make sure that tire pressures correspond to
f Select “Load” with the operating lever.
the on-board computer settings. Correct the
tire pressure if necessary.
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
COLD TIRES (68 °F / 20 °C)” on Page 289.
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Tire pressure warnings
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument
panel and a corresponding message on the on-
board computer warn about loss of pressure in
two stages, depending on the amount of pressure
loss.
Driving with insufficient tire pressure reduces the
road safety of the vehicle and destroys the tire and
wheel.
Stage 1 - Add air
The pressure in the tire is too low by 4 to 7 psi (0.3
to 0.5 bar).
f The tire pressure warning contains the
affected tire with the tire pressure to be added.
Correct the tire pressure at the next
opportunity.
This tire pressure warning appears
f
Select partial load or full load and push the
operating lever forward.
- for approx. 10 seconds with vehicle stopped
f
Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
when switching off the ignition or
COLD TIRES (68 °F / 20 °C)” on Page 289.
- again when switching on the ignition.
f
Make sure that the tire pressures correspond
With ignition on, the warning can be deactivated.
to the on-board computer settings. Correct the
The tire pressure warning light in the instrument
tire pressures if necessary.
panel goes out only when the tire pressure has
been corrected.
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149
This tire pressure warning also appears when
System learning
driving and can be acknowledged.
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument
The Tire Pressure Monitoring begins to “learn” the
panel goes out only when the tire pressure has
wheels after a wheel change, wheel transmitter
been corrected.
replacement or update of the tire settings. During
this process, the Tire Pressure Monitoring recog-
nizes the tires and their locations.
The on-board computer displayes the message
“TPM is learning, monitoring not act.”.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring requires a certain
amount of time to learn the wheels. During this
time, the current tire pressures are not available
on the on-board-computer:
- The tire pressure warning light remains lit until
all wheels have been learned.
- The display of the tire pressure function of the
on-board computer shows lines.
Stage 2 - Flat tire
- The required pressures for cold tires at 68 °F
At speeds below 100 mph (160 km/h):
(20 °C) are indicated in the Info pressure
display in the tire pressure menu.
The pressure in the tire has dropped by more
than 7 psi (0.5 bar). This significant pressure
Position and pressure information is displayed as
loss is a danger to road safety.
soon as the Tire Pressure Monitoring has as-
signed the wheels identified as belonging to the
At speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h):
vehicle to the correct wheel positions.
The pressure in the tire has dropped by more
than 5 psi (0.4 bar). This significant pressure
The wheel learning process takes place
exclusively when the vehicle is being driven
loss is a danger to road safety.
(vehicle speed above 25 km/h (16 mph)).
f When the tire pressure warning appears, stop
f Check the tire pressure for all wheels on the
immediately at a suitable location. Check the
“Info pressure” display.
indicated tire for signs of damage. If neces-
sary, fill in tire sealant and set the correct tire
f Correct the tire pressure to the required
pressure.
pressure if necessary.
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Changing a wheel and replacing tires
The warning light in the speedometer lights up:
Warning light
- When a loss in pressure has been detected.
f New wheels must be fitted with radio transmit-
ters for the Tire Pressure Monitoring.
- When learning newly mounted wheels/wheel
Warning!
Before tires are changed, the battery charge
sensors, as long as the vehicle’s own wheels
state of the wheel transmitters should be
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a Tire
have not yet been recognized.
checked at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Pressure Monitoring (TPM) malfunction indicator
In the event of a defect in Tire Pressure Monitoring
when the system is not operating properly.
f Switch the ignition off when changing a wheel.
or a temporary fault, the warning light in the
The TPM malfunction indicator is combined with a
speedometer flashes for approx. one minute and
The tire settings on the on-board computer must
low tire pressure telltale.
then remains continuously illuminated.
be updated after changing a wheel.
When the system detects a malfunction, the tellta-
If the tire settings are not updated, the message
le will flash for approx. one minute and then remain
The tire pressure warning light in the instrument
“Wheel change? Input new TPM settings!” is
continuously illuminated. This sequence will conti-
panel goes out only when the cause of the fault
displayed on the on-board computer.
nue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
has been rectified.
the malfunction exists.
f Update the on-board computer settings when
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
Partial monitoring
the vehicle is stationary the next time.
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
Monitoring of the other wheels is continued if there
TPM malfuntions may occur for a variety of
is a fault in one or two wheel transmitters.
reasons, including the installation of replacement
- The tire pressure warning light lights up.
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPM from functioning properly.
- The message “TPM partial monitoring” is
Always check the TPM malfunction telltale after
displayed on the on-board computer.
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
- No tire pressures are displayed on the on-
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
board computer for wheels with faulty wheel
nate tires and wheels allow the TPM to continue to
transmitters.
function properly.
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151
No monitoring
Pressure increase as the result of
temperature increase
In the event of faults the Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot monitor the tire pressure.
In accordance with physical principles, the air
The warning light in the speedometer flashes for
pressure changes as the temperature changes.
approx. one minute and then remains continuously
The tire pressure increases or decreases by
illuminated and a corresponding message
around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C)
appears on the on-board computer.
change in temperature.
Monitoring is not active when:
The Tire Pressure Monitoring takes this relation-
ship between tire pressure and temperature into
- the Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty,
account.
- wheel transmitters for the Tire Pressure
Monitoring are missing,
Tire pressure specifications
- during the learning phase after the tire settings
Information on tire pressure for public roads can
have been updated,
be found in this Owner's Manual in the Technical
- after a wheel change without updating the tire
Data chapter or on the tire-pressure plate in the
settings,
left door aperture.
These values apply to cold tires at 68 °F (20 °C)
- more than four wheel transmitters are
ambient temperature.
detected,
- there is external interference by other radio
sources, e.g. wireless headphones,
- tire temperatures are too high.
f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 158.
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OIL
Display and measurement of the engine
oil level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level each time before
refueling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the
minimum mark.
Conditions for measuring the oil level
1. Vehicle stationary.
2. It is important to ensure that the vehicle is
horizontal for correct oil level measurement
to occur.
Initiating oil level measurement
4.
Allow waiting time to elapse.
3. Engine must be at operating temperature
1. Push operating lever forward in order to switch
5.
Once the measurement has been completed,
(at least 140 °F/60 °C).
on the selection field.
you can read off the engine oil level on the
segment display.
4. Engine must be idling.
2. Select “OIL” with the operating lever.
3. Push operating lever forward. Measurement is
started.
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153
f Please see the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 208.
f Never add more engine oil than required
to reach the maximum mark.
Failure
A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a
warning message on the on-board computer.
“Check engine oil level” display
The on-board computer display “Check engine oil
level” is an additional measurement that takes
place in the background while driving.
The display depends on the distance travelled.
This display appears if the oil level has reached the
minimum mark or if the oil level is well above the
maximum mark.
6.
If the segments are filled in up to the top line,
7.
If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level
the oil level has reached the maximum mark.
has reached the minimum mark.
This message must be acknowledged by
Under no circumstances add engine oil.
measuring the engine oil level manually using the
Add engine oil immediately.
on-board computer.
8.
If the bottom segment flashes, the oil level has
f Please see the chapter “INITIATING OIL LEVEL
dropped to below the minimum mark.
MEASUREMENT” on Page 153.
If oil level measurement was initiated manually on
Add engine oil immediately.
the on-board computer and no oil was added, the
The difference between the minimum and
message “Check engine oil level” is displayed
maximum marks on the segment display is
again when the vehicle is driven.
approx. 1.3 quarts (1.25 litres).
One segment of the display corresponds to a
top-up quantity of approx. 0.42 quarts (0.4 litre).
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Switch off ignition before adding engine oil.
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SET
Basic setting on on-board computer
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
Changing the basic setting of the on-board
computer
f Select “SET” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
Reset
f Select the desired function with the operating
- Reset all,
lever:
Reset average consumption,
Reset average speed,
Reset trip counter
Units
- Speedometer: km - km/h, miles - mph
- Consumption:
l/100 km, mls/gal (USA), mpg (UK), km/l
- Temperature: °Celsius, °Fahrenheit
- Tire pressure: bar, psi
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155
Display
(Select central line of the on-board
computer)
- Change display
Audio information (set radio station)
Range on remaining fuel
Empty
- Telephone Info
When Telephone information is active, incom-
ing telephone calls are displayed on the on-
board computer.
Navigation
12/24h mode
- Integrated in the BC
Select time mode:
(Navigation instructions can be recalled on the
-
12h (small squares on the right side of the time
on-board computer display)
display for AM/PM),
- When turning off
-
24h
(Navigation instructions are only shown before
changing direction)
Light
Basic setting
USA only:
Switch daytime driving lights on and off.
- Restore the basic setting of the on-board com-
puter
Daytime driving lights
(daytime driving lights switched off)
Language
Daytime driving lights
- Select language version
(daytime driving lights switched on)
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General information regarding the
Average consumption and average speed
on-board computer functions
The values displayed are based on the distance
travelled since the last reset to “zero”.
Range on remaining fuel
You can set the starting time for a measurement
The range on remaining fuel is continuously recal-
before or during the trip.
culated during the journey based on the fuel level,
Switching the ignition off does not reset the meas-
current consumption and average consumption.
urements. It is therefore possible to collect values
The more the fuel level falls, the more spontan-
over long periods.
eously the display reacts. For this reason, the
Disconnecting the car battery will cause these
range on remaining fuel is not displayed if less
memories to be erased.
than 9 miles (15 kilometers).
If the vehicle's inclination changes while driving or
Tire pressure
refueling, incorrect range information may tempo-
The Tire pressure function of the on-board
rarily be given.
computer displays the tire pressures dependent
on temperature in the four wheels. You can watch
Note
the tire pressure rise and fall while driving.
If the tank is nearly empty and you top up with only
The display is only for information.
a small quantity of fuel, an accurate range on re-
f To correct the tire pressures, always use the
maining fuel is impossible.
displayed values from the “Info pressure”
display in the tire pressure menu.
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157
Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board computer
If a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met. Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly -
in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.
Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Seat belt
Driver and passengers must fasten their seat
belts.
Handbrake
Handbrake is still on.
Ignition key
not removed
Replace battery
Replace the remote-control battery.
in ignition key
Ignition lock faulty,
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
please go to workshop
Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty,
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
visit workshop now
Porsche dealer.
Relieve steering
Relieve the steering lock by moving the steering
wheel to the left or right.
Steering locked
The steering wheel lock remains engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Lights on
Low beam/side marker lamps on
Parking light on
Left/right parking light on
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Check left/right dipped beam (low
The reported light is faulty. Check bulb.
beam)
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
also applies to:
direction indicator, high beam, side in-
dicator light, reversing light, side
marker
Daytime
Daytime driving lights switch off when the en-
driving lights off
gine is shut off. Switch on lights if necessary.
Headlight beam
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
adjustment faulty
Porsche dealer.
Front lid not closed
Close luggage compartment lid properly.
Rear lid not closed
Close engine compartment lid properly.
Targa flap not closed
Close glass rear hatch
Rain sensor faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Steering wheel heating
Steering wheel heating was switched on.
ON
Steering wheel heating
Steering wheel heating was switched off.
OFF
Launch
control
active
Drive Off Assistant
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
failure
Porsche dealer.
Refill washer fluid
Warnings
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