Porsche 911 Carrera (2010 year). Manual - part 10
Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
LIMIT
The current speed can only be accepted for the
Cannot be accepted
acoustic warning signal when the vehicle is in
with vehicle stopped
motion.
LIMIT
Selected speed limit (e.g. 30 mph) for the
30
acoustic warning signal has been exceeded.
Adjust your speed if necessary.
Fuel gage warning
Consider remaining range
Refuel at next opportunity.
light
Check engine oil level
Start engine oil level measurement in the
on-board computer.
Engine oil pressure too low
Stop immediately at a suitable place, measure
oil level with the on-board computer and, if nec-
essary, add engine oil.
Warning light
Engine temperature too high
Switch engine off and let it cool.
Temperature gage
Check coolant level and, if necessary,
add coolant.
Temperature gage
Check coolant level
Switch engine off and let it cool.
warning light flash-
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add cool-
es
ant.
Engine diagnostics - workshop
Stop immediately at a suitale place and check
tank cap for proper fastening. If the tank cap
was fastened correctly, consult your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Reduced engine power
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gage
Failure of
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
warning light flash-
engine compartment blower
es
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Warning Battery/generator
Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure gage faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level display faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature gage faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature
Switch engine off and let it cool. Check oil level
too high
and, if necessary, add oil.
Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL“.
Indicator faulty
Coolant indicator failed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Brake pad wear
Have the brake pads changed immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning - Brake fluid level
Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning - Brake circuit division
Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warnings
161
Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
ABS failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM off
Porsche Stability Management has been
switched off.
PSM on
Porsche Stability Management has been
switched on.
PSM failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM
Please observe the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE
initialisation
INTO OPERATION“.
PASM Normal/Sport
Indicator for selected PASM mode
PASM failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM indicator faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Sport mode failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Airbag system fault
Airbag is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Check passenger’s seat setting
Weight sensing is impaired on the front
passenger's seat (Advanced Airbag).
Correct the seating position, set the backrest
upright, do not support weight on the armrests,
or lift on the handles.
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Failure spoiler control
Driving stability is impaired.
Adjust your driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Display of
Selector lever is not engaged
Porsche Doppelkupplung:
selector lever posi-
Selector lever can be between two positions.
tion flashes
Engage the selector lever correctly.
Move selector lever to P
Porsche Doppelkupplung:
Move selector lever to position P before with-
drawing key from ignition lock.
Apply brake
Porsche Doppelkupplung:
Apply the brake when starting.
Depress clutch pedal
Manual transmission:
Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Move selector lever
Porsche Doppelkupplung:
to position P or N
The vehicle can be started only in the selector
lever position P or N.
Text display in white:
Restricted gearshift comfort,
failure of reverse gear.
Transmission
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
emergency run
Porsche dealer.
Text display in red:
No selector lever position is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Transmission
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
emergency run
stop.
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
dealer.
Warnings
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Transmission
Jerking can be felt when driving off, and the
temperature
engine power may be restricted.
too high
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
brake. Reduce engine load. If possible, stop the
vehicle in a suitable place. Allow the engine to
run in selector lever position P or N until the
warning disappears.
System fault
Several systems may have failed. Adjust your
Go to workshop
driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of fuel level indicator
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Workshop
Porsche dealer.
Service in mls/days
Service indicator
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than af-
ter the distance/time shown has elapsed.
Please observe the additional information in the
“Maintenance” booklet.
Service now
Service indicator
Have your vehicle serviced at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure
Activate convertible top in opposite direction.
Convertible-top control
If there is a failure:
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Convertible top not in limit position
Fully open or close convertible top
Opening convertible top
Message goes out in final position
Closing convertible top
Message goes out in final position
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Rear lid
The convertible top cannot be operated with the
not closed
rear lid open.
Flat tyre!
Tire Pressure Monitoring has detected a serious
pressure loss.
Stop at a suitable place and check tires for dam-
age. Fill in tire sealant if necessary.
Add air
The Tire Pressure Monitoring has detected a
gradual pressure loss. Correct tire pressure at
the next opportunity.
TPM is learning
The Tire Pressure Monitoring is learning the
monitoring
wheels on the vehicle. The Tire Pressure Moni-
not act.
toring is searching for the tires and their posi-
tion. During this period the current pressure
specifications are not available on the on-board
computer.
TPM inactive
The Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
TPM partial monitoring
1 or 2 wheel transmitters are faulty. The tyre
pressures of these wheels are not monitored.
The other wheels are still monitored.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
TPM inactive
The Tire Pressure Monitoring is temporarily de-
Brief disturbance
activated by excessive tire temperatures (ap-
prox. 248 °F (120 °C)) or external interference
TPM inactive
(e.g. from other wheel transmitters inside the
Too many wheel transmitters
car). Once the source of the interference is re-
moved, the system is automatically reactivated.
Wheel change?
Update the settings in the TPM menu of the
Input new
on-board computer at the next opportunity.
TPM settings!
Wrong entries will affect the correct pressure in-
formation in the menu. The safety of your vehi-
cle is at risk.
Warnings
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
TPM
The display of the Tire Pressure Monitoring is
Indicator faulty
faulty.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Acknowledging warning messages
Warning messages can be deleted from the on-board computer display.
f Push the on-board computer operating lever forward.
You can recall erased warning messages in the “INFO” menu.
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Shifting Gears
Manual Transmission, Clutch
168
Drive-Off Assistant
169
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
170
Shifting Gears
167
To avoid damage to the clutch and transmis-
Permitted engine speed
sion:
f You should change into a higher gear before
f Always depress the clutch pedal fully when
the needle reaches the red mark on the
changing gears. Make sure that the gearshift
tachometer, or ease off the accelerator.
lever is completely engaged.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
f Only shift into reverse when the car has come
feed is interrupted.
to a complete stop.
Caution!
f When shifting gears, always ensure that the
clutch pedal is fully depressed and the gear
Risk of engine damage (overrevving) when
has fully engaged.
shifting down to a lower gear.
f Select reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
f Take care not to exceed the maximum
Reverse can be engaged after pushing the
permitted engine speed when shifting down.
gearshift lever as far as possible to the left.
f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
Manual Transmission, Clutch
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
The positions of the gears are shown on the shift
diagram on the gearshift lever.
When reverse gear is selected and the ignition is
on, the backup lights are illuminated.
Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious person-
al injury or death.
f Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats
or other objects.
Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are
available at your authorized Porsche dealer.
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Driving off with the Drive-Off Assistant
Driving off with the Drive-Off Assistant
Drive-Off Assistant
(vehicles with manual transmission)
(vehicles with PDK transmission)
The Drive-Off Assistant assists the driver when
1. Hold the vehicle securely on the slope with the
1. Hold the vehicle securely on the slope with the
moving off on hills.
brake pedal.
brake pedal.
The vehicle must have sufficient road contact.
The engine must be running.
The engine must be running.
The Drive-Off Assistant is available on gradients as
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Select a gear corresponding to the direction
from around 5%.
of travel up the slope (selector lever position
3. Engage a gear corresponding to the direction
D or R).
Danger!
of travel up the slope (1st gear or reverse
gear).
3. Fully release the parking brake.
Risk of accident.
Assistance by the Drive-Off Assistant is not
4. Fully release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal.
guaranteed when moving off on a slippery
The vehicle is held on the slope for a short time
5. While keeping the clutch pedal depressed,
surface (e.g. on icy or loose surfaces). In this
in order to allow driving off directly after the
release the brake pedal.
case, the vehicle could slip.
brake is released.
The vehicle is held on the slope for a short time
The limits dictated by the laws of physics
in order to allow driving off directly after the
5. Move off as usual.
cannot be overcome, even with the Drive-Off
brake is released.
Assistant. The responsibility for moving off
Note on operation
on upward slopes is still the driver’s, despite
6. Move off as usual.
The Drive-Off Assistant is not active:
the Drive-Off Assistant.
Note on operation
- In the event of shift to neutral.
f Always adjust your driving style to the driving
The Drive-Off Assistant is not active:
conditions and vehicle load, use the brake
- If the vehicle is not stationary.
pedal if necessary.
- If the clutch is not depressed.
- If the engine is not running.
Risk of accident.
- If the vehicle is not stationary.
- On gradients of less than 5%.
If the Drive-Off Assistant is not functioning,
- If the engine is not running.
the driver cannot be assisted when moving
- If the pressure on the brake pedal is too low.
off on hills.
- On gradients of less than 5%.
f Hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.
- If the pressure on the brake pedal is too low.
Shifting Gears
169
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Starting
The Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is a seven-
The engine can be started only if the brake
speed transmission with an “automatic” and a
pedal is depressed and the selector lever is in
“manual” selection mode.
position P or N.
In automatic selection mode (selector lever
position D), gear changing is automatic.
Driving off
You can change temporarily from automatic to
f Only select the desired position for driving off
manual mode using the shift buttons on the
(D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the
steering wheel.
brake pedal is depressed.
In manual selection mode (selector lever
f Since the vehicle creeps when in gear, do not
position M), you change gear using the shift
release the brake until you want to move off.
buttons on the steering wheel or with the PDK
selector lever.
f After selecting a gear, do not accelerate until
you can feel that the gear is engaged.
You can change between selector lever position D
and M as you wish while driving.
Driving off on hills
Changing the selector lever position
Note
The Drive-Off Assistant assists the driver when
moving off on hills. The vehicle is held on the slope
f Take care not to operate the shift buttons on
The selector lever is locked when the ignition is
for a short time during the change from the brake
the steering wheel inadvertently in either
switched off.
pedal to the accelerator in order to allow driving
automatic or manual mode, thereby triggering
When the ignition is switched on, the selector lever
off directly after the brake is released.
undesired gear changes.
can be moved from position P and N only when
f Please see the chapter “DRIVE-OFF ASSIS-
the release button is pressed, and when the brake
TANT” on Page 169.
pedal is pressed.
Release button
The release button (arrow) in the selector lever
prevents the gear from being changed unintention-
ally.
The release button must be pressed when shifting
to position R or P.
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If the selector lever is inadvertently (due to a
If there is a fault in the transmission:
defect or incorrect operation) moved out of P or
-
The warning “Transmission emergency run” in
N into gear without pressing the brake, this gear
white or red lettering or the warning “Transmis-
will start to “flash” and no power transmission is
sion temperature too high” is displayed on the
built up.
on-board computer.
f To drive off, press the brake and move the
Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
selector lever from P or N into the required
PROGRAM” on Page 176.
gear again.
f
Have the fault repaired immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Selector lever position R or D is flashing in
the instrument cluster
- Effects:
There is no power transmission.
The selector lever was engaged without
pressing the footbrake or only the restricted
driving programme is available when the
“Transmission emergency run” message is
Indicator for selector lever position and
displayed.
engaged gear
f Action required:
Press the footbrake and engage the required
When the engine is running, the selector lever
selector lever position again by moving the
position and engaged gear are indicated.
selector lever from P or N.
If reverse gear fails:
If the selector lever is between two positions
f Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
- Effects:
PROGRAM” on Page 176.
The corresponding selector lever position
flashes on the instrument cluster and the
warning “Apply brake“ or “Selector lever not
engaged” appears on the on-board computer.
f Remedy:
Operate the footbrake and engage the
selector lever properly.
Shifting Gears
171
D - Automatic selection mode
With a sporty driving style, downshifts are already
Selector lever positions
initiated when the brake pedal is touched lightly.
Select position D for “normal” driving. The gears
This further enhances a dynamic driving style.
P - Parking lock
are shifted automatically according to the acceler-
The PDK transmission temporarily changes to the
ator position and speed.
sportiest gear-changing map, i.e. to the highest
f Engage parking lock only when vehicle is
possible gear-changing points, if the accelerator
stationary.
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven
pedal is pressed quickly. The transmission accord-
If selector lever position P is flashing in the
(economical, comfortable or sporty driving style)
ingly shifts down immediately by one or two gears
instrument cluster, the parking lock is not
and on the resistance (e.g. uphill), the gear-
(temporary change-down).
engaged. The vehicle can roll away.
changing points are shifted towards higher or
Engage selector lever position P again by
lower engine-speed ranges.
The transmission no longer selects 7th gear at
moving the selector lever out of R.
The accelerator position, driving speed, engine
high driving speeds.
speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration and
f Engage parking lock after applying the
the road profile all have an influence on the gear-
Sport mode
handbrake and release it before releasing the
changing characteristic.
(“Sport” and “Sport Plus” modes)
handbrake.
Unwanted upward shifts, e.g. before bends, are
“Sport” mode activated:
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in
prevented by swiftly releasing the accelerator
The PDK transmission switches to a sporty gear-
selector lever position P.
pedal.
changing map and shortens the gear shifting
times.
Depending on lateral acceleration, upward
R - Reverse gear
A sporty driving style is recognised more quickly
changes on bends are not made until the engine-
and the gear-changing speeds are adapted to
f Select only if car is stationary and the brake is
speed limit is reached.
driving performance.
applied.
Under braking, and depending on the amount of
Deceleration downshifts are commenced earlier.
deceleration, the PDK transmission changes down
Downshifts are already carried out in the case of
N - Neutral
earlier.
slight decelerations, even at higher engine
For subsequent cornering, the right gear is
speeds.
Selector lever position N must be selected for
engaged when pressure is applied to the brakes
towing or in car washes, for example.
before the bend. The bend is taken in the right
f Only select the desired position for driving off
gear, and when you accelerate out of the bend you
do not have to change down.
(D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the
brake pedal is depressed.
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“Sport Plus” mode activated:
f Do not use Launch Control if there is a possibi-
3. Release the brake within a few seconds.
In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission
lity it could endanger other persons. Such a
changes to a shift program designed for driving
possibility exists if you cannot see that you
Remaining stationary for a long time with
on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected.
have a clear road with no possibility of cross
“Launch Control active” can lead to overload-
The gear-changing performance is enhanced
traffic in your intended direction of driving.
ing of the transmission.
significantly again compared with “Sport” mode.
In order to protect the transmission, the engine
power is then reduced and the “Launch Control
f Please see the chapter “SPORT MODE” on
Caution!
active” process is cancelled.
Page 64.
Stress on components increases dramatically
when starting with maximum acceleration in
Shifting gears on the steering wheel
Driving with Launch Control
comparison with normal driving off. Use of
With the shift buttons on the steering wheel, you
Driving with Launch Control allows you to achieve
Launch Control will inevitably reduce the life
can change temporarily from automatic selection
maximum acceleration from a standing start. It is
of the engaged engine and transmission
mode D to manual mode M.
intended to provide you with a unique enjoyment of
components.
your vehicle under controlled circumstances and
For example:
is not intended to be used in any location where it
Preconditions:
- Shifting down before bends and on entering
could be a nuisance to other persons.
built-up areas.
- Launch Control should only be used when the
Warning!
engine has reached operating temperature.
- Shifting down on downward slopes
(engine braking).
-
“Sport Plus” mode must be switched on (light-
There is a risk of endangering other road
users if you use this Control in an improper
emitting diode in button is on and “SPORT
- Shifting down for brief spurts of acceleration.
PLUS” is displayed on the on-board computer).
location or in a situation where other persons
Manual selection mode remains engaged:
might need to take evasive action due to the
1. Press the brake with your left foot.
rapid acceleration that this technology
- for cornering (depending on the lateral acceler-
permits.
2. Quickly press down the accelerator fully
ation) and overrunning,
(kickdown activated) and hold.
f Launch Control is designed to be used in a
- when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. at a
The engine speed will flatten out at around
controlled environment on closed circuit
junction).
6500 rpm.
driving courses where no vehicle cross traffic
“Launch Control active” is displayed on the
The system leaves manual selection mode:
or pedestrian traffic is present.
on-board computer.
- automatically after approx. 8 seconds (unless
f Use Launch Control only if conditions permit it
cornering or overrunning),
to be applied in a safe manner.
- after driving off.
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Shifting Gears
Kickdown
The kickdown function is active in selector lever
positions D and M.
f For optimum acceleration, e.g. when
overtaking, depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the full-throttle point (kickdown).
The transmission shifts down depending on the
speed of travel and engine speed.
Upward shifts occur at the highest possible engine
speeds.
M - Manual selection mode
Shifting up +
f Press the PDK selector lever or shift button on
The currently selected gear is retained when you
the steering wheel forward.
change from D to M.
If you change from M to D, the gear-changing map
Shifting down -
suitable for your current driving style is selected
f Pull the PDK selector lever or shift button on
and the appropriate gear is selected.
the steering wheel back.
The selector lever and the two shift buttons in the
You can shift up or down by the corresponding
top steering wheel spokes allow you to comfort-
number of gears by quickly pressing or pulling the
ably and reliably select the seven forward gears.
shift buttons or selector lever several times in
succession.
The transmission can be shifted up or down by
several gears in succession by continuously
operating the selector lever or shift buttons.
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Depending on driving speed and engine speed,
Failure of the selector lever display on the
Stopping
you can shift up or down at any time.
instrument cluster
f For a brief stop (e.g. at a traffic light), leave the
Gear changes which would exceed the upper or
The warning “Transmission emergency run” is
selector lever in drive position and hold the
lower engine speed limit are not executed by the
displayed in red on the on-board computer.
vehicle with the brake pedal.
controller.
-
Effect:
f Do not hold the car on a slope using the
There is no automatic upshift at the upper engine
No selector lever position is displayed on the
accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the
speed limit in selector lever position M. Upshift
instrument cluster.
handbrake instead.
suppression can be cancelled by kickdown opera-
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
tion. If, for example, the engine speed limit is
stop.
f Before leaving the vehicle, always apply the
reached during overtaking and the automatic
Remedy:
handbrake and move the selector lever to
upshift does not occur, the transmission in this
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
position P.
case shifts up as a result of kickdown operation.
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
Parking
dealer.
and downward slopes.
f Go easy on the accelerator!
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
f When parking or manoeuvring in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of the
In order to shift up automatically at the upper
footbrake.
engine speed limit:
f Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
Driving in winter
throttle point (kickdown).
In wintry road conditions it is advisable to take
steep inclines in manual mode. This prevents gear
changes occurring that could cause wheelspin.
Tow-starting, towing
f Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 280.
Shifting Gears
175
Reduced driving program
Warning “Transmission emergency run” red
- Effect:
If there is a fault in the transmission
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
- Depending on priority, the warning “Transmis-
stop.
sion emergency run” in white or red lettering or
Remedy:
the warning “Transmission temperature too
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
high” is displayed on the on-board computer.
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
Warning “Transmission emergency run” white
dealer.
- Effects:
Warning “Transmission temperature too high”
Restricted gearshift comfort,
Reverse gear may not function.
- Effects:
“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and
Remedy:
the engine power may be restricted.
Have the fault repaired immediately at an
Remedy:
authorized Porsche dealer.
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
brake. Reduce engine load. If possible, stop
the vehicle in a suitable place. Allow the engine
to run in selector lever position P or N until the
warning disappears.
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