2003 Porsche 911 Carrera (996) Owners Manual

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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 motorist of a special breed, and you are prob- ably 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 con- sume 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 familiar with the operation of your Porsche car for maximum safety and operating pleasure. The better 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. 2 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 Infor- mation 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 notifying Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche Cars N.A.J. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall 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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline tolHree at 1~800)-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Your car has thousands of parts and components which have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Porsche's high stand- ards of engineering quality and safety. Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or interfere with those safety features built into the vehicle. 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. Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring those laws and driving conditions, or by ignoring the instructions in this manual. Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can lead to accidents and severe or fatal personal injuries. The fitting of racing tires (e.g. slicks) for sport- ing events is not approved by Porsche. Very high cornering speeds can be achieved with racing tires. However, the resulting transverse acceleration values would jeopardize the adequ- ate 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.

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 continu- ously improve its products. Porsche, therefore, reserves the right to make changes in design and specification, and to make additions or improvements in its product without incurring any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured. We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable driving in your Porsche. Important For your own protection and longer service life of your car, please heed 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 or even physical injury. Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could create dangerous conditions or defeat safety engineering features built into your car. 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 severe or fatal personal injuries. 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 franc;ais aupres du concessio- naire ou du: Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE 5045 Orbitor Drive Building #11, Suite 302 Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 4Y4 Telephone number for customer assistance: 1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3 3

Fuel Quality Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI). Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle. Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI). since the engine's "Electronic OktaneTM knock control" will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary. Fuels containing alcohol and ether Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels during certain portions of the year. Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols (such as methanol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE). Under normal conditions, the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability. You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche, provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met. We recommend, however, to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle: - Deterioration of driveability and performance. - Substantially reduced fuel economy. - Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially at high altitude or at high temperature. - Engine malfunction or stalling. Fuels containing MMT Some North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be negatively affected. The check engine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT. 4

Tire Pressures for Cold Tires Summer tires and snow tires Front 17 inch wheels: 18 inch wheels: 36 psi (2.5 bar) overpressure 36 psi (2.5 bar) overpressure Rear 17 inch wheels: 18 inch wheels: 36 psi (2.5 bar) overpressure 44 psi (3.0 bar) overpressure Spare wheel 911 Carrera, Targa Front and rear 60 psi (4.2 bar) overpressure Collapsible spare wheel 911 Carrera 4, Carrera 4S Front and rear 36 psi (2.5 bar) overpressure These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires. For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires, Wheels sections of this manual and follow the recommendations contained therein. 5

Porsche and the Environment Environmental guidelines We develop and produce exclusive sports cars with advanced environmental and safety technology and a great ability to fascinate. Our environmental policy is based on the following principles: - The maximum possible use of environmental and safety technology that is economically justifiable. - Economical usage of energy and resources. - Involvement of our business partners and con- tractors in our efforts to protect the environment. - Open dialogue with all social groups. 6 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 Califor- nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Production The manufacture of Porsche vehicles in a factory adjacent to a residential area requires more than mere compliance with all laws and regula- tions. Whether in production or repair, Porsche always relies on environmentally friendly technology. An example of this is the water-based paint used in our painting installation. Water-base paints and new painting methods reduce solvent emissions by 70 per cent. And the water used in the painting installation is re-circulated. Waste water leaves the Porsche factory only after being appropriately treated. A waste-management system has been intro- duced to reduce the amount of waste while sim- ultaneously increasing the recycling rate.

Environmentally friendly vehicles Modern environmental technology ensures compliance with all emission laws applicable world- wide. These have the following advantages: - Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic converters ensures low emissions, even in short-trip operation. - Reliable operation and good emission control over a long useful life. Please note the chapter "Fuel economy", Recycling - for a Porsche, this is virtually an academic question More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are still running. Just in case recycling is ever necessary, we take the following precautionary measures: - Identification of all materials. - Use of recyclable materials. - Reusable components designed for simple removal. - These reasons result in a further increase in the recycling rate which is currently 80 per cent. Emission control is built in Innovative engine technology combines high engine performance and environmental compati- bility. The engine diagnosis system electronically moni- tors the components and systems that affect exhaust gases. This continuous monitoring and fault storage en- ables swift, reliable diagnosis and fault detec- tion. Any fault messages are indicated to the driver by the "Check Engine" warning light and the on- board computer. 7

Setting and operating vehicle components when driving /!\ Warning! There is a danger of accident if you set or operate the on-board computer, radio, na- vigation system, telephone, convertible top or other equipment when driving. This could distract you from the traffic and cause you to lose control of the vehicle. [> Operate the components while driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely. [> Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle sta- tionary. 8 Portable Fuel Containers /!\ Danger! Portable fuel containers, full or partially empty, may leak, causing an explosion, or result in fire in case of an accident. [> Never carry additional fuel in portable containers in your vehicle. 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 co- lorless and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious- ness and even death if inhaled. [> Never start or let the engine run in an en- closed, unventilated area. It is not recommended to sit in your car for prolonged periods with the engine on and the car not moving.

Controls, Instruments 11 - 126 Shifting Gear 127 - 134 Mobile Roofs 135 - 166 Maintenance, Car Care 167 - 193 Practical Tips, Emergency Service 195 - 239 Vehicle Identification, Technical Data 241 - 258 Index 259 - 263 9

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera (996) Owners Manual

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