2007 Porsche 911 Carrera (997) Owners Manual

911 Carrera Owner’s Manual ®

1 © Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Porsche, the Porsche crest, 911, Carrera, Targa, PCCB, PCM, PDK, PSM and Tequipment are regis- tered trademarks and the distinctive shapes of Porsche automobiles are trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. All rights reserved. Printed in Germany Orientation guides in the Owner’s Manual The orientation guides in the Owner’s Manual are highlighted in yellow. Overall Table of Contents At the start of the Owner’s Manual you will find an overview of the overall contents of the Owner’s Manual. Section Contents There is a summary of topics with the corre- sponding page numbers at the beginning of each main chapter. Index There is a detailed, alphabetical index at the end of this Owner’s Manual. WKD 997 021 10 5/09

2 Dear Owner, We would like to thank you for your purchase of a Porsche Sports car. Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a mo- torist of a special breed, and you are probably no novice when it comes to automobiles. Remember however, as with any vehicle, you should take time to familiarize yourself with your Porsche and its performance characteristics. Al- ways drive within your own unique capabilities as a driver and your level of experience with your Porsche. Ensure that anyone else driving your Porsche does the same. To prevent or minimize injury, always use your safety belts. Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual contains a host of useful information. Please take the time to read this manual before you drive your new Porsche. Become fa- miliar with the operation of your Porsche car for maximum safety and operating pleasure. The bet- ter you know your Porsche, the more pleasure you will experience driving your new car. Always keep your Owner’s Manual in the car, and give it to the new owner if you ever sell your Porsche. A separate Maintenance Booklet explains how you can keep your Porsche in top driving condition by having it serviced regularly. A separate Warranty and Customer Informa- tion Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Porsche. For U.S. only: If you believe that your vehicle has a fault which could cause a crash, injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti- fying Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche Cars N.A.). If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety prob- lem exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a re- call and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer, or Porsche Cars N.A.. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800- 424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.savercar.gov. Your car has thousands of parts and components which have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Porsche’s high standards of engineering quality and safety. Warning! Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can lead to accidents and severe or fatal personal injuries. Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or interfere with those safety features built into the vehicle. Modifications may be carried out on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche. Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe manner obeying the local laws and in the light of driving conditions faced by you, and in accordance with the instructions provided in this Owner’s Manual. f Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring those laws and driving conditions, or by ignoring the instructions in this manual. Caution! The fitting of racing tires (e.g. slicks) for sporting events is not approved by Porsche. Very high cornering speeds can be achieved with racing tires. However, the resulting transverse acceleration values would jeopar- dize the adequate supply of oil to the engine. Porsche therefore will not accept any warranty or accept any liability for damage occurring as a result of non-compliance with this provision. f Do not fit racing tires (e.g. slicks) for sporting events on your vehicle.

3 Regularly check your vehicle for signs of damage. Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers or underside panels affect the driving behavior and therefore must be replaced immediately. Your car may have all or some of the components described in this manual. Should you have difficulty understanding any of the explanations of features or equipment installed in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also check with your dealer on other available options or equipment. Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the driver’s side of the vehicle, and right as the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the information available at the time of printing. It has always been Porsche’s policy to continuous- ly improve its products. Porsche, therefore, re- serves the right to make changes in design and specification, and to make additions or improve- ments in its product without incurring any obliga- tion to install them on products previously manufactured. We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable driving in your Porsche. Warning! For your own protection and longer service life of your car, please follow all operating instructions and special warnings. These special warnings use the safety alert symbol, followed by the words Danger, Warning and Caution. These special warnings contain important messages regarding your safety and/or the potential for damage to your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in serious mechanical failure, serious personal injury or death. f Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could create dangerous conditions or defeat safety engineering features built into your car. f Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and consistently with the law, according to the driving conditions, and the instructions in this manual. Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could cause accidents and serious personal injury or death. Note to owners In Canada, this manual is also available in French. To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to: Note aux proprietaires Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire ou du: Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE 5925 Airport Road Suite 420 Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4V 1W1 Telephone number for customer assistance: 1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3

4 Sport tires Sport tires (ultra high performance tires) are approved for use on public highways and comply with all statutory requirements and safety criteria. The design of the tire is also geared towards use on racing circuits (driver safety training courses, sports driving schools, Club Sport events) and provides distinct advantages here in terms of dry grip and wear compared to conventional road tires. The major features are a reduced tread depth and a special tread pattern and carcass. The design features of this sports tire result in the following effects compared with other summer tires when used under normal driving conditions: – Sport tires have a smaller tread depth, and thus can reach their wear limit sooner. As with all tires, the attainable mileage depends on the individual driving style and the conditions of use. – Exercise caution when driving on wet roads, paying special attention to hydroplaning situa- tions (stagnant water, puddles, lane grooves). Sport tires have a lower tread depth than normal tires and you must therefore adapt speed accordingly when driving on wet surfaces. – The driver’s skill level must be commensurate with the vehicle performance levels in the upper range limits, due to increased safety risks in the upper range limits. f At oudside temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C) change to snow tires. f Notify anyone using your car of these characteristics and possible effects. Danger! Risk of accident through loss of road surface contact, control over the vehicle and braking ability, leading to serious personal injury or death. The reduced tire tread depth means that there is an increased risk of aquaplaning on wet roads. f When driving on wet or mud-covered roads re- duce speed significantly. Danger! Risk of accident from worn tires. Sport tires have a smaller tread depth, and thus can reach their wear limit sooner. It is important to check tire wear frequently to avoid risk of serious personal injury or death from worn tires. f Check tire wear frequently. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) f Please see the chapter “BRAKES” on Page 58. The high-performance brake system is designed for optimal braking effect at all speeds and temperatures. Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient conditions (such as temperature and humidity) therefore might cause brake noises. Wear on the different components and braking system, such as brake pads and brake discs, depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and the conditions of use and therefore cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road. The values communicated by Porsche are based on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear increases considerably when the vehicle is driven on race tracks or through an aggressive driving style. f Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer about the current guidelines in effect before such use of your vehicle.

5 Setting and operating vehicle components when driving Warning! There is a danger of accident if you set or operate the on-board computer, radio, naviga- tion system, telephone or other equipment when driving. This could distract you from the traffic and cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in serious personal injury or death. f Operate the components while driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely. f Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary. Portable Fuel Containers Danger! Portable fuel containers may leak, whether they are full or partially empty. Fuel leaking from a portable container carried in your vehicle could, in case of an accident, cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious personal injury or death. f Never carry additional fuel in portable containers in your vehicle. Ground Clearance Caution! Risk of damage. The vehicle may touch the ground as a result of reduced ground clearance. f Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes (e.g. parking lots, curbs, uneven roads, lifting plat- forms etc.). f Avoid steep ramps. Engine Exhaust Danger! Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled. Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious- ness and even death if inhaled. f Never start or let the engine run in an en- closed, unventilated area. It is not recommended to sit in your car for pro- longed periods with the engine on and the car not moving. California Proposition 65 Warning Warning! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Hot Exhaust Pipes Warning! Risk of burn injury when standing near or coming into contact with the exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is turned off. f To prevent injury, make a point of noting where your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely supervise children around the vehicle when the exhaust pipe could be hot. A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.

6 Table of Contents Table of Contents Sport tires..................................................... 4 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ...... 4 Setting and operating vehicle components when driving .................................................. 5 Ground Clearance .......................................... 5 Before driving off... ....................................... 8 Break in hints for the first 2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers ...................... 10 Operation, Safety .............................. 13 Keys ........................................................... 15 Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 15 Doors ......................................................... 18 Central Locking ........................................... 19 Alarm System, Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 23 Power Windows ........................................... 25 Mirrors........................................................ 27 Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 29 Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............ 30 Seat Memory............................................... 33 Heated Seats .............................................. 35 Seat Ventilation ............................................ 36 Rear Seat Backrests .................................... 37 Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 37 Steering Wheel Heating ................................ 38 Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 39 Sun Visors................................................... 40 Safety Belts................................................. 41 Airbag Systems ........................................... 44 Child Restraint Systems................................ 50 LATCH System Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 54 Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 55 Rollover Protection System ........................... 56 Sports Exhaust System ................................ 57 Parking Brake .............................................. 57 Brakes ........................................................ 58 ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) .... 61 Clutch Pedal ................................................ 62 Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ............. 63 Sport Mode ................................................. 64 Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ............. 66 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) ........................................................ 69 Retractable Rear Spoiler ............................... 69 Interior Lights .............................................. 71 Parking Aids ................................................ 72 Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering Lock................................. 74 Starting Procedures ..................................... 77 Stopping Engine........................................... 78 Emergency Flasher Switch ............................ 79 Light Switch................................................. 80 Welcome Home Lighting ............................... 81 Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment........... 81 Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer / Parking light / Flasher Lever ......................... 82 Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 83 Automatic Speed Control .............................. 86 Cupholder ................................................... 88 Ashtray ....................................................... 89 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 90 Storage in the Passenger Compartment ....... 91 Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 93 Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without Porsche Traction Management PTM) ............. 95 Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with Porsche Traction Management PTM) ............. 96 Trunk Entrapment ........................................ 97 Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 98 Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ....... 100 iPod, USB and AUX.................................... 101 Fire Extinguisher ....................................... 102 HomeLink ................................................. 103 Automatic Air Conditioning System, Heated Rear Window/ Door Mirror Heating........................ 105 Automatic Air Conditioning System ............. 106 Central and Side Vents............................... 109 Fresh-air Intake ......................................... 109 Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating ... 110 Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings ....................................... 111 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

Table of Contents 7 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 Shifting Gears................................. 167 Manual Transmission, Clutch ....................... 168 Drive-Off Assistant ..................................... 169 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 170 Mobile Roofs .................................. 177 Lifting/Sliding Roof .................................... 178 Convertible Top ......................................... 181 Emergency operation of the convertible top . 183 Windstop................................................... 190 Hardtop .................................................... 194 Targa ........................................................ 200 Roof Transport System............................... 204 Maintenance, Car Care ................... 205 Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle .......................................... 206 Coolant Level............................................. 207 Engine Oil .................................................. 208 Engine Oil Level ......................................... 208 Engine Oil Recommendation........................ 210 Brake Fluid Level........................................ 212 Fuel Economy ............................................ 214 Operating your Porsche in other Countries ... 214 Fuel Recommendations .............................. 216 Portable Fuel Containers............................. 217 Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 217 Emission Control System ............................ 218 How Emission Control Works ...................... 219 Washer Fluid .............................................. 220 Power Steering .......................................... 221 Air Filter .................................................... 222 Combination Filter ...................................... 222 Fluids/Oils for Manual Transmission and Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ............. 222 Wiper Blades ............................................. 223 Car Care Instructions.................................. 224 Practical Tips, Emergency Service ... 233 Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle .......................................... 234 Tires/Wheels ............................................. 235 Loading Information ................................... 246 Wheel Bolts ............................................... 248 Changing a wheel ....................................... 249 Flat Tire..................................................... 251 Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform or Garage Lift ............................................... 254 Spacers 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S ......... 255 Electrical System ...................................... 257 Battery ..................................................... 261 Replacing the remote-control battery .......... 266 Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ..... 267 Bulb chart................................................. 269 Lights, Replacing Bulbs.............................. 269 Headlights ................................................ 270 Number Plate Light.................................... 277 Changing Light-Emitting Diodes and Long-Life Bulbs ......................................... 277 Adjusting Headlights .................................. 278 Towing ..................................................... 280 Vehicle Identification, Technical Data ............................... 283 Vehicle Identification .................................. 284 Technical Data .......................................... 286 Diagrams ................................................. 299

8 Before driving off... Dear Porsche Owner A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid quality control and demanding inspections. These engineering and safety features will be enhanced by you... the safe driver... – who knows his/her car and all controls, – who maintains the vehicle properly, – who uses driving skills wisely and always drives within her/his own capabilities and the level of familiarity with the vehicle. You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to perform most of the checks listed on the following pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed by your authorized Porsche dealer. Before driving off... Check the following items first f Turn the engine off before you attempt any checks or repairs on the vehicle. f Be sure the tires are inflated correctly. Check tires for damage and tire wear. f See that wheel bolts are properly tightened and not loose or missing. f Check engine oil level, add if necessary. Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with every fuel filling. f Check all fluid levels such as windshield washer and brake fluid levels. f Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and cranks the engine properly. f Check all doors and lids for proper operation and latch them properly. f Check, and if necessary replace worn or cracked wiper blades. f See that all windows are clear and unob- structed. f Check air intake slots and area between luggage compartment lid and windshield. Ensure that these areas are free of snow and ice, so the heater and the windshield wipers work properly. f If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure that restraints are properly adjusted. f Child restraint systems will not fit into the Sports bucket seat. Do not install a child restraint system in the Sports bucket seat. The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped with the LATCH system and thus the airbag system cannot be manually deactivated. f Check all exterior and interior lights for operation and that the lenses are clean. f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if necessary, have them adjusted. f Check under the vehicle for leaks. f Be sure all luggage is stowed securely. Emergency equipment It is good practice to carry emergency equipment in your vehicle. Some of the items you should have are: window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first- aid kit, etc.

2007 Porsche 911 Carrera (997) Owners Manual

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