Porsche 911 Carrera (2010 year). Manual - part 6
Glove compartment
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in
case of an accident.
f Keep the glove compartment closed while
driving.
Opening
CD holder
f Pull the catch and open the lid.
Occupied drawers are indicated by a red window.
Locking
Opening drawers
f Lock the catch to secure the contents against
f Push the button of the drawer you wish to
unauthorized access.
open.
Closing drawers
f Fold up CD drawer and close until it engages.
Pen holder
A pen can be clipped in on the right side of the CD
holder.
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The luggage compartment lid can also be un-
locked with the radio remote control.
f Please see the chapter “KEYS” on Page 15.
Important Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the luggage
compartment lid can be opened only by connect-
ing an external electrical power source.
f Please see the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 257.
or the description inside the fuse box lid.
Warning message
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
A - Opening luggage compartment lid
B - Opening engine compartment lid
f Fully close the lid.
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid
Unlocking
f Operate the appropriate pull-button next to the
driver’s seat.
The luggage compartment or engine compart-
ment is illuminated when the respective lid is
open.
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.
Operation, Safety
93
Closing luggage compartment lid and
engine compartment lid
f Lower the lid and close it.
f Push the lid closed with the palm of your hand
in the area of the lock.
Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the
lock.
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or an accident, result-
ing in serious personal injury or death.
f Should you notice at any time while driving that
one of the lids is not secured properly, please
stop immediately in a suitable place and close
it.
The front lid may fly up impairing vision.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Caution!
Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid
or windshield wipers.
f Make sure that the windshield wipers are not
folded out forwards when opening the luggage
compartment lid.
f Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch
with the red lever (arrow).
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Closing
f Insert tool box into the guide pegs in the
luggage compartment floor.
f Close tool box and lock the turn-locks C.
Luggage Compartment
E - Adapter for security wheel bolts
F - Tire filling compressor
(Vehicles without Porsche Traction
G- Towing hook
Management PTM)
H - Tool kit
I
- Tire sealant
Access covers A and B
Tool box
Caution!
Opening
Risk of injury or damage.
f Unlock turn-locks C.
f Do not store any objects behind the access
f Open tool box and place it on the floor of the
covers A and B.
luggage compartment.
Operation, Safety
95
Tools
The tools are located under the floor plate of the
luggage compartment.
f Lift the floor plate on the opening and take out.
Luggage Compartment
B - Access cover for tire sealant
C - Tire filling compressor
(Vehicles with Porsche Traction
D - Tool kit
Management PTM)
E - Towing lug
F - Adapter for security wheel bolts
Access cover A
Tire sealant
Caution!
The tire sealant is located behind the access
Risk of injury or damage.
cover B.
f Do not store any objects behind the access
f Open access cover B using the opening.
cover A.
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Danger!
Warning light
Risk of accident.
A warning message in the on-board computer
If the warning message in the on-board com-
lights up when the unlocking handle is operated.
puter lights up when the vehicle is in motion,
the lid may impact in front of the windshield
f Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning
and can tear off.
lights light up.
You can lose control of the vehicle and seri-
f Check the luggage compartment.
ous personal injury or death may result.
f Close the lid.
f Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
Function with vehicle stationary
f Check the luggage compartment.
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
f Close the lid.
unlocking the handle, the lid can be opened from
the inside immediately.
Note
Function with vehicle in motion
The lid cannot be opened from the inside if the bat-
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
tery is disconnected or empty.
Trunk Entrapment
the unlocking handle when a speed of 2 mph
Safety reasons require that you unscrew the
Your vehicle is equipped with an internal trunk
(3 km/h) is exceeded, the warning message in the
latch striker of the lid lock if you plan to put
release mechanism.
on-board computer lights up.
the vehicle out of operation for an extended
At the same time, the lid is unlocked and the latch
period.
A person trapped in the luggage compartment
striker pops into the catch-hook position.
can release the lid from the inside using the un-
f Please consult your authorized Porsche
locking handle.
dealer.
The handle is fluorescent and glows in the dark.
They will advise you about the necessary
measures.
Note
f When loading the luggage compartment, make
sure that items of luggage or other objects
cannot become caught on the handle.
This could cause the luggage compartment to
open unintentionally.
Operation, Safety
97
Accessories which have not been tested and
Car Audio Operation/Tips
Porsche Communication
approved by Porsche may impair radio function
Management (PCM)
and reception.
For radio operation see your radio manual
which is included with your on-board litera-
f Refer to the separate operating instructions
ture.
before putting the PCM into operation.
Navigation
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF
When put into operation for the first time, a
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.
AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.
distance of approx. 30 miles (50 km) must be
driven in order for the navigation system to
FM reception
Warning!
complete the process of fine calibration.
A vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio.
The same applies when the tires are changed (e.g.
There is a danger of accident if you set or
Because the vehicle moves, reception conditions
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
summer/snow tires) or new tires fitted.
are constantly changing.
gation system, telephone or other equipment
Full location accuracy is not yet achieved during
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from
when driving.
the fine-calibration process.
other vehicles are all working against good recep-
This could distract you from the traffic and
If the vehicle has been transported (e.g. ferry, car
tion.
cause you to lose control of the vehicle re-
train), the system may take a few minutes to deter-
Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be
sulting in serious personal injury or death.
mine the current location after it has been
problems when they are not.
f Operate the components while driving only if
switched on.
The following characteristics are completely nor-
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow)
mal for a given reception area, and they do not in-
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation.
dicate any problem with the radio itself.
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
When the battery has been disconnected, it may
Note
take up to 15 minutes before the navigation
The reception conditions for the radio module
system is operational again.
Electronic accessories should only be installed by
integrated in the PCM change continuously as you
your authorized Porsche dealer.
drive. Interference from buildings, terrain and the
Equipment which has not been tested and ap-
weather is unavoidable.
proved by Porsche may impair radio reception.
FM stereo reception is particularly susceptible to
varying reception conditions.
Electronic accessories should only be retrofitted
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
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Fading and drifting
Station swapping
f
When not in use, take the disc out of the player,
put the disc back into its case and store it
FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km),
When two FM stations are close to each other, and
away from dust, heat, damp and direct
except for some high power stations.
an electronic dead spot, such as static or multi-
sunlight.
path area, interrupts the original signal, some-
If a vehicle is moving away from the desired sta-
Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun
times the stronger second signal will be selected
tion’s transmitter, the signal will tend to fade and/
can damage the disc.
automatically until the original one returns.
or drift. This condition is more prevalent with FM
This swapping can also occur as you drive away
f
If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping
than AM, and is often accompanied by distortion.
from the selected station and approach another
the surfaces from the center to the outside in
Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain
station of a stronger signal.
a radial direction with a soft cloth.
degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selec-
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
tion of a stronger signal.
Compact disc player
anti-static record preservative.
Disc cleaners are available in audio stores.
Static and fluttering
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter
and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or moun-
tains, the radio sound may be accompanied with
Caution!
static or fluttering because of the characteristic of
FM.
To avoid damage to compact disc player and
In a similar effect, a fluttering noise is sometimes
discs.
heard when driving along a tree-lined road.
f Use only compact discs labeled as shown, hav-
This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjust-
ing no dirt, damage or warpage.
ing the tone control for greater bass response un-
f Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part
til the disturbance has passed.
of the player unit.
Do not insert any object other than a disc into
Multipath
the slot.
Because of the reflecting characteristics of FM,
Remember there are no user-serviceable parts
direct and reflected signals may reach the antenna
inside the compact disc player.
at the same time (multipath) and cancel each other
out.
f Do not allow the disc to sustain any finger-
As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead
prints, scrapes or stickers on the surfaces.
This may cause poor sound quality.
spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter
Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole.
or loss of reception.
Operation, Safety
99
It is essential to observe the telephone
Car Telephone and
manufacturer's instructions before operating
Aftermarket Alarms
the telephone.
Important legal and safety information
Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which
regarding the use of cellular telephones
is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in
accordance with the technical requirements of
Some states may prohibit the use of cellular tele-
Porsche.
phones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and
regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the
The transmission power must not exceed
areas where you drive.
10 W.
The devices must possess a type approval for
Danger!
your vehicle and have an “e” symbol.
Risk of an accident.
If you should require equipment with transmission
Severe personal injury or death can result in
power values greater than 10 W, please consult
the event of an accident.
your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose.
Looking away from the road or turning your
The dealer is familiar with the technical require-
attention away from your driving can cause
ments for installing devices of this kind.
an accident and serious or fatal injury.
Antenna
The antennas for all radios and telephones with a
When using your cellular telephone, you should al-
transmitting antenna must be externally mounted.
f Always unscrew the external antenna before
ways:
The improper installation of radios or telephones
using an automatic car-wash.
f Give full attention to your driving - pull off the
or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting
On the Cabriolet and Targa the external antenna is
road and park before making or answering a
antenna inside the car may cause the warning
mounted on the right front fender.
call if traffic conditions so require; and
lights to come on.
f Keep both hands on the steering wheel - use
Improper installation of such equipment can cre-
hands-free operation (if available) - pull off the
ate a discharged battery or excessive current
road and park before using a hand-held tele-
draw from added equipment.
phone.
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If aftermarket systems are installed by non-dealer-
ship technicians or outside the selling dealer,
problems may result. Installation of aftermarket
equipment is not covered under the New Car War-
ranty.
f Consult your authorized Porsche dealer about
the installation of non Porsche approved equip-
ment.
Reception quality
The reception quality of your car telephone will
change constantly when you are driving. Interfer-
ence caused by buildings, landscape and weather
is unavoidable. It may become particularly difficult
to hear when using the hands-free function due to
external noise such as engine and wind noise.
Automatic car-wash
iPod, USB and AUX
f Unscrew external antennas before using an au-
The interfaces for iPod, USB and AUX are located
tomatic car-wash.
in the storage tray between the seats.
f Please refer to the chapter “External Audio
Source” in the separate PCM/CDR operating
instructions.
Note
Do not leave an iPod, USB storage device or an
external audio source in the vehicle for a
prolonged period as extreme ambient conditions
(temperature fluctuations, air humidity) can occur
in the vehicle.
Operation, Safety
101
Note
f Pay attention to the final control date on the
fire extinguisher.
If the fire extinguisher is used after its expira-
tion date has elapsed, it may not operate
properly.
f Follow the operating instructions on the fire
extinguisher.
f The functional ability of the fire extinguisher
should be checked by a specialist workshop
every 1-2 years.
f After use, have the fire extinguisher refilled.
Fire Extinguisher
Inserting fire extinguisher
In cars equipped with a fire extinguisher, the extin-
1. Place fire extinguisher in the mounting.
guisher is fitted to the front of the driver’s seat.
2. Engage fastening strap lug A in the tension
jack and close tension jack (arrow).
Taking out fire extinguisher
1. Hold fire extinguisher with one hand and press
the PRESS button on the fastening strap with
the other hand (arrow).
2. Remove fire extinguisher from mounting.
102 Operation, Safety
Warning!
Note on operation
Risk of accident when using the HomeLink if
f Always use the HomeLink opener in the
persons, animals or objects are within the
direction of travel.
range of movement of the equipment that is
Otherwise, range restrictions cannot be ruled
being operated.
out.
f When using the HomeLink, ensure that no
f Before selling the vehicle, delete the
persons, animals or objects are within the
programmed signals of the HomeLink.
range of movement of the equipment that is
f Please read the instructions for the original
being operated.
hand-held transmitter to find out whether the
f Observe the safety notes for the original
original transmitter is equipped with fixed or
hand-held transmitter.
changeable code.
f Always fit new batteries in your hand-held trans-
Preconditions for operating and
mitter before programming the transmitter.
programming the HomeLink:
- The battery in the original hand-held trans-
Allocating signals to the buttons
mitter must be new.
1, 2, 3 - Programmable buttons
f Please follow the operating instructions for the
A - Light-emitting diode for status identification
- Ignition is switched on.
original hand-held transmitter.
- Daytime driving lights are switched off.
HomeLink
Clearing factory settings prior to program-
To operate the respective device:
ming the HomeLink for the first time
The programmable HomeLink replaces up to three
original hand-held transmitters used to operate
f Press the appropriate button (1, 2 or 3).
The following process deletes the standard codes
various devices (e.g. garage door, gate to the
Light-emitting diode A lights up during signal
set at the factory. Do not repeat the process if you
property, alarm system).
transfer.
program further buttons.
You can program buttons 1 to 3 with a frequency
f Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3
of an original handheld transmitter.
depressed for approx. 20 seconds until light-
emitting diode A begins to flash quickly.
All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are
deleted.
Operation, Safety
103
Note
Note
Several attempts with different distances between
Programming HomeLink with changeable
the vehicle and the original hand-held transmitter
code hand-held transmitters
might be necessary.
1.
Press the desired button until the light-emitting
The daytime driving lights will flash once the 5
diode begins to flash slowly.
minutes have been exceeded. Programming must
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform
be repeated from the beginning.
steps 2 and 3.
f Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer
2.
Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx.
if you have not been able to successfully
0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm) in front of the marked
allocate signals for the garage door opener to
position (figure) on the vehicle.
the buttons even though you have carefully
3.
Press the transmit button on the original hand-
followed the instructions in this chapter and
held transmitter until the daytime driving lights
the operating instructions for the original hand-
flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
held transmitter.
4.
To synchronize the system:
Deleting programmed signals of the
Press the programming button on the receiver
HomeLink
Programming HomeLink with fixed code
for the garage door actuator.
hand-held transmitters
Afterwards, you usually have approx.
(e.g., when selling the vehicle)
30 seconds to initiate step 5.
1. Press the desired button until the light-emitting
Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3 depressed
diode begins to flash slowly.
5.
Press the allocated HomeLink button twice.
for approx. 20 seconds until light-emitting diode A
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform
(With some devices, the button to be allocated
begins to flash quickly.
steps 2 and 3.
must be pressed a third time in order to
All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are
complete the setting process.)
deleted.
2. Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx.
0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm) in front of the marked
6.
Repeat the programming steps to allocate
position (figure) on the vehicle.
other buttons.
3. Press the transmit button on the original hand-
held transmitter until the daytime driving lights
flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate other buttons.
104 Operation, Safety
Automatic Air Conditioning System, Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating
Automatic Air Conditioning System
106
Central and Side Vents
109
Fresh-air Intake
109
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating ... 110
Automatic Air Conditioning System, Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating
105
A - Defrosting the windshield
B - Heated rear window
C - Temperature sensor
D - AC OFF button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
E - Recirculating-air button
F - Temperature button
G- AUTO button (automatic mode)
H - Air distribution to footwell
I
- Air distribution to central and side vents
J - Air distribution to windshield
K - Blower speed button
Automatic Air Conditioning System
Automatic mode
The automatic air-conditioning system controls
f Press AUTO button G.
the preselected interior temperature completely
AUTO will appear on the display panel.
automatically.
Air quantity and distribution are automatically
If necessary, the automatic system can be
controlled and variations are compensated.
manually adjusted.
All automatic setting functions can be individually
changed.
This setting is retained until the appropriate
function button is pressed again or the AUTO
button is pressed.
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Setting temperature
Defrosting the windshield
Adjusting blower speed
f Press button F upwards or downwards
f Press button A (switch on or off).
f Press button K upwards or downwards respec-
respectively.
The windshield is defogged or defrosted as
tively.
To suit personal comfort, the interior temperature
quickly as possible.
The preset blower speed is increased or
can be adjusted between 61 °F and 85 °F/16 °C
Air flows to the windshield only.
decreased.
and 29.5 °C.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The speed stages are indicated by a bar display.
Recommendation: 72 °F/22 °C.
If the button is pressed downwards at the lowest
If “LO” or “HI” appears on the display, the system
AC OFF - switching compressor for air-
blower stage, the blower and automatic control
is operating at maximum cooling or heating pow-
conditioning system on and off
are switched off. “OFF” will appear on the display
er.
The air-conditioning compressor switches off
field.
Automatic control is no longer active.
automatically at temperatures below approx.
Pressing the button upwards or pressing the
37 °F/3 °C and cannot be switched on, even
Note
AUTO button switches the blower and automatic
manually.
control back on again.
If the preselected temperature is changed, the
blower speed can increase automatically in auto-
Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx.
Recirculating-air setting
matic mode.
37 °F/3 °C, the air-conditioning compressor is
The desired temperature is reached more quickly
always switched on in automatic mode.
this way.
The compressor can be switched off to save fuel,
but control comfort is then limited:
Warning!
Sensors
f Press AC OFF button D.
Risk of accident due to impaired vision,
To avoid affecting the performance of the air-con-
The compressor is switched off.
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
ditioning system:
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
In recirculating-air setting, the windows may
fog up.
f Do not cover the sun sensor on the instrument
f If the interior temperature is too high, switch
panel or the temperature sensor C.
compressor back on or press AUTO button.
f Only select recirculating-air setting for short
periods.
To dry incoming air in damp weather, do not
switch off the air-conditioning compressor.
f If the windows fog up, switch recirculating-air
This prevents fogging of windows.
setting off immediately by pressing the
circulating-air button again and select the
“Defrost windshield” function.
Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating
107
Switching recirculating-air setting on or off
General instructions for air-conditioning
Air distribution to footwell
compressor
f Press button E.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only
f Press button H.
-
Can switch off briefly if engine is under an ex-
the inside air is circulated.
The air flows to the footwell.
treme load to ensure sufficient engine cooling.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The selection appears on the display panel.
-
Switches off automatically at temperatures be-
Air distribution to central and side
Over approx. 37 °F/3 °C
low approx. 37 °F/3 °C and cannot be
vents
If the air-conditioning compressor was off, it
switched on, even manually.
switches on automatically. The duration of recircu-
f Press button I.
-
Operates most effectively with windows
lating-air setting is not limited.
The air flows from the central and side vents.
closed.
Vents must be open.
If the car has been in the sun for a long time, it
Below approx. 37 °F/3 °C
The selection appears on the display panel.
is a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly
The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
with the windows open.
Air distribution to windshield
Recirculating-air setting is automatically ended
-
Depending on the outside temperature and hu-
after approx. 3 minutes.
f Press button J.
midity, condensation can drip from the evapo-
Air distribution
The air flows to the windshield.
rator and form a pool under the vehicle.
The selection appears on the display panel.
This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
The individual air distributions can be combined as
-
If uncooled air flows out when the lowest
desired.
Note on operation
temperature has been set, switch off the air-
Recommended setting in Summer:
f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
conditioning compressor and have the fault
Air distribution to central and side vents.
Plus, individual air conditioning settings can be
repaired at an authorized Porsche dealer.
stored on your vehicle key.
Recommended setting in Winter:
Please observe the chapter “Individual
Air distribution to footwell and windshield.
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
108 Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating