Porsche 911 Carrera Manuel D’Utilisation
Controls, Instruments
Dear Porsche Owner ...................................... 15
Before driving off... ........................................ 16
In the driver’s seat... ...................................... 17
On the road... ................................................ 18
Break in hints for the first 2000 miles/3000
kilometers .................................................... 19
Never invite car theft! ..................................... 21
Key with Radio Remote Control ....................... 23
Central Locking ............................................. 26
Alarm System, Passenger Compartment Monitor-
ing ............................................................... 30
Power Windows ............................................ 32
Seat Adjustment ............................................ 38
Seat Memory ................................................ 41
Heated Seats ................................................ 43
Rear Seat Backrests ...................................... 44
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................. 45
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ....................... 46
Sun Visors .................................................... 47
Safety Belts .................................................. 48
Airbag Systems ............................................ 51
Child Restraint Systems ................................. 57
LATCH System .............................................. 61
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 62
Rollover Protection System ............................ 63
Parking Aids ................................................. 64
Four-Wheel Drive ........................................... 66
Retractable Rear Spoiler ................................ 68
Clutch Pedal ................................................. 70
Parking Brake ............................................... 71
ABS Brake System ........................................ 75
Sports Exhaust System .................................. 77
Sport Mode .................................................. 78
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ............... 79
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 82
Interior Lights ............................................... 83
Operation, Instruments .................................. 84
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering
Lock ............................................................ 86
Starting and Stopping Engine .......................... 89
Instrument Panel USA Models ......................... 91
Instrument Panel Canada Models .................... 93
Engine oil temperature ................................... 95
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ........... 96
Instrument Illumination ................................... 97
Trip Odometer .............................................. 98
Speedometer ............................................... 99
Tachometer ................................................ 100
Cooling System ........................................... 101
Engine Oil Pressure ..................................... 105
Check Engine Warning Light ......................... 107
Central warning light .................................... 108
Brake Warning Light ..................................... 109
On-Board Computer (BC) .............................. 110
INFO Warning messages .............................. 116
TEL Telephone information ........................... 117
CHRONO Stopwatch .................................... 120
TPC Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................... 127
OIL Display and measurement of the engine oil
level ........................................................... 136
General information regarding the on-board
computer functions ..................................... 142
Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board
computer ................................................... 143
Emergency Flasher Switch ........................... 153
Light Switch ................................................ 154
Welcome Home Lighting .............................. 154
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment .......... 155
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light /
Flasher Lever .............................................. 156
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 157
Automatic Speed Control ............................. 160
Automatic Air Conditioning System ................ 163
Central and Side Vents ................................. 166
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 166
Cigarette Lighter ......................................... 169
Controls, Instruments
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