Porsche 911 Carrera (2010 year). Manual - part 15
E Maximum Load rating
Tip on driving
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds can
Tires with a maximum speed rating that is lower
be carried by the tire. If you replace tires always
than the specified maximum vehicle speed may be
use a tire that has the same maximum load rating
mounted only if they bear an M+S identification on
as the factory installed tire.
the tire sidewall.
F Radial
f Please note that in addition to the winter tires,
all-season and all-terrain tires are also subject
The identification indicates if the tire has radial
to speed limits and bear this identification.
structure.
G Term of tubeless or tube tire
Inscription on light alloy wheels
Identification for tubeless tires.
Maintenance note
f Protect the valve inserts against soiling with
Speed code letter
valve caps.
The speed code letter indicates the maximum per-
Use only plastic valve caps.
missible speed for the tire.
Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss
This code letter is shown on the tire sidewall.
of air.
A - Rim width in inches
B - Rim-flange contour code letter
Note on operation
T
= up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
C - Symbol for drop-center rim
D - Rim diameter in inches
f The rim width in inches A and the rim offset F
H
= up to 131 mph (210 km/h)
E - Double hump
are visible from the outside.
F - Rim offset in mm
V
= up to 150 mph (240 km/h)
The information is inscribed on the back of the
W
= up to 167 mph (270 km/h)
spokes near the tire valve.
Y
= up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
(Y)
= up to 186 mph (300 km/h) as for
Y tires. Speeds of more than
300 km/h (186 mph) are also
possible at a maximum tire load
capacity of 85 % (confirmation from
tire manufacturer required for
speeds of more than 186 mph (300
km/h)).
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The Gross Combined Weight Rating is the
Danger!
Loading Information
maximum total weight rating of vehicle, passen-
Risk of loss of control, damage to the vehicle
gers and cargo.
Definitions
and serious personal injury or death.
The Vehicle Capacity Weight - Load Limit - is
f
Never exceed the specified axle loads.
The Curb weight - actual weight of your vehicle -
the maximum total weight limit specified of the
Overloading can shorten the service life of the
vehicle weight including standard and optional
load (passengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This
tires and car, as well as lead to dangerous
equipment, fluids and emergency tools. This
is the maximum weight of passengers and cargo
vehicle reactions and long braking distances.
weight does not include passengers and cargo.
that can be loaded into the vehicle. This informa-
Damage due to overloading is not covered by
tion can be found on the tire pressure plate.
The Gross Vehicle Weight is sum of the curb
the vehicle warranty.
weight and the weight of passengers and cargo
The maximum loaded vehicle weight is the
combined.
sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle ca-
pacity weight and production options weight.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maxi-
mum total weight of vehicle, passengers, luggage
The load rating is the maximum load that a tire
and optional equipment.
is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
The maximum load rating is the load rating for
load limit for the front or the rear axle. This infor-
a tire at the maximum permissble inflation pres-
mation is located on the safety compliance sticker
sure.
located in the driver’s side door jamb.
The cargo capacity is the permissible weight of
For determining the compatibility of the tire and
cargo, the substracted weight of passengers from
vehicle load capabilities:
the load limit.
f Please see the chapter “TECHNICAL DATA” on
f Never exceed the permissible limits.
Page 286.
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “100”) is a min-
imum requirement.
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3.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX
pounds.
4.
The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five - 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 -
750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5.
Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available car-
go and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
Example for determining the combined weight of
Determining the combined weight of
occupants and cargo
occupants and cargo:
f Add the weight of all occupants and then add
Vehicle Load Capacity
the total luggage weight (figure).
f The combined weight of occupants and cargo
Steps for determining correct load limit
should never exceed the weight shown on the
tire plate in the vehicle.
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of
Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE PLA-
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX
TE” on Page 285.
pounds" on your vehicle’s placard (depending
on the date of manufacture).
f Never exceed the number of passengers
shown on the tire pressure plate in the vehicle.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers that will be riding in your vehi-
cle.
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f Always clean the wheel bolts before fitting.
Wheel Securing Bolts
f Apply a thin coat of Optimoly TA (aluminum
If the wheels have to be removed at the workshop,
paste) on the thread and between the bolt head
please do not forget to hand over the wrench
and movable spherical cap ring (arrows).
socket for the wheel securing bolts along with the
The bearing surface of the spherical cap
car key.
facing the wheel must not be greased.
The wrench socket for the wheel securing bolts is
f Replace damaged wheel bolts.
in the tool box.
Only use the Original Porsche wheel bolts spe-
cially designed for this vehicle type.
To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti-theft
protection, a wrench socket with the appropriate
coding must be used between the wheel bolt and
Tightening torque
the wheel-bolt spanner.
Tightening torque of wheel bolts:
f When positioning the wrench socket, ensure
96 ftlb./130 Nm
that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel
bolt.
Wheel Bolts
Danger!
Risk of wheel bolt breakage and wheel sepa-
ration, resulting in serious personal injury or
death.
f Follow all instructions concerning wheel bolts.
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1.
Apply the handbrake fully and engage 1st gear
Changing a wheel
or PDK selector-lever position P and remove
the ignition key.
Warning!
2.
Switch on the hazard warning lights if neces-
Risk of serious personal injury or death. The
sary.
car may slip off the jack.
3.
Secure the car against rolling away, e.g. by
f Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
means of wedges under the wheels on the op-
jacking up and changing a wheel.
posite side.
f Always place the car on stable supports if work
This is particularly important on slopes.
has to be carried out under the car.
4.
Slightly slacken the wheel bolts of the wheel to
Risk of damage to the brake discs of the
be changed.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).
5.
Lift the car only at the specified jacking points.
f Always screw in both assembly aids when
6.
Raise the car until the wheel lifts off the
changing a wheel.
ground.
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE
Note
WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE LIFT”
Screw in assembly aid for vehicles without Porsche
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,
on Page 254.
Ceramic Composite Brake
wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids) are not sup-
7.
Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts (see respective
plied with the car.
9. Remove the remaining wheel bolts.
illustration).
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you.
8.
Screw in assembly aids instead of the wheel
Note on operation
bolts.
f To remove or mount the spacers:
Please see the chapter “SPACERS 911
CARRERA, 911 CARRERA S” on Page 255.
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13.Inflate the tire if necessary.
Checking tire pressure with a
pressure gage
Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
COLD TIRES (68 °F / 20 °C)” on Page 289.
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire.
14.Lower the car fully and remove the jack.
2. Press the pressure gage onto the valve stem.
15.Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposite
Note on operation
sequence.
f
Do not press too hard or force the valve stem
f Immediately after changing a wheel, use
sideways, or air will escape.
a torque wrench to check the prescribed
If the sound of air escaping from the tire is
tightening torque (96 ftlb./130 Nm).
heard, reposition the pressure gage.
Note on operation for vehicles with
3.
Read the tire pressure on the gage stem and
Tire Pressure Monitoring
compare it to the permissble tire pressure.
f On vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring, the
This information can be found on the tire pres-
settings on the on-board computer must be
sure plate or in the chapter Technical Data.
updated after the wheel change.
Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
COLD TIRES (68 °F / 20 °C)” on Page 289.
Screw in two assembly aids for vehicles with Porsche
f Please see the chapter “TPM TIRE PRESSURE
Ceramic Composite Brake
4.
Remove the pressure gage.
MONITORING” on Page 143.
10.Take the wheel off and put a new wheel on.
f
Please see the chapter “TPM TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING” on Page 143.
Please see the chapter “WHEEL BOLTS” on
Page 248.
11.Insert wheel bolts and tighten by hand.
12.Remove assembly aids, screw in remaining
wheel bolts.
Initially tighten bolts only slightly in diagonally
opposite sequence so that the wheel
is centred.
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Important note
Flat Tire
Sealing the tire with the tire repair kit is only
Warning!
an emergency repair. Even with the tire air-
Failure to follow these instructions may result
tight, it may be used only for short journeys
in serious personal injury to you or to by-
in an emergency.
standers.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
f If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off
the road. Turn the emergency flasher on and
f Do not use commercially available sealant or
use other warning devices to alert other motor-
tire inflating bottles.
ists. Set the parking brake.
Use only the tire sealant located in the luggage
compartment.
f Do not park your vehicle where it may contact
dry grass, brush or other flammable materials.
Warning!
The hot parts of the exhaust system could set
such materials on fire, thereby causing both
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
property damage and serious personal injury
personal injury or death.
or death.
f Have tires replaced by a specialist workshop
as soon as possible.
A tire sealant and compressor with pressure
tester are located in the luggage compartment.
f Avoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
f Please observe the safety and operating in-
structions on the special sealant bottle with a
special Porsche part number and on the com-
pressor - these are essential.
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The tire sealant and a compressor with pressure
Warning!
tester can be found in the luggage compartment.
The sealant is highly flammable and harmful
The tire sealant comprises:
to health.
- A filler bottle
f Fire, naked flame and smoking are prohibited
when handling tire sealant.
- A sticker denoting the maximum permissible
speed for the driver’s field of vision
f Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing due to
caustic chemical properties of the tire sealant.
- A filler hose
f Keep tire sealant away from children.
- A valve turner and
f Do not inhale vapors, due to consequent harm
- A spare valve insert.
to personal health resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
Danger!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious per-
In case of contact with the sealant:
sonal injury or death.
f If sealant gets on the skin or in the eyes,
f Use the tire sealant only in the case of cuts or
thoroughly rinse the affected part of the body
A - Filler bottle
punctures no larger than 0.15 in. (4 mm).
off immediately.
B - Filler hose
f Never use the tire sealant if the rim is dam-
f Change soiled clothing immediately.
aged.
Tire sealant
f Get medical attention immediately in the event
of an allergic reaction.
The tire sealant can be used to seal small cuts,
especially in the tire tread.
f If sealant was swallowed, thoroughly rinse out
the mouth without delay and drink plenty of
Sealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
water.
emergency repair, so you can drive to the next
Do not induce vomiting.
workshop. Even with the tire air-tight, it may be
Get medical attention immediately.
used only for short journeys in an emergency.
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5.Screw filler hose B onto the filler bottle.
16.Please consult your authorized Porsche
The filler bottle is now open.
dealer.
6.Unscrew valve cap from tire valve F.
Note on operation for vehicles with
7.Remove valve insert E from the tire valve with
Tire Pressure Monitoring
valve turner D.
f On vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring, the
Keep the valve insert in a clean and dry place.
settings on the on-board computer must be
8.Remove plug C of the filler hose B.
updated after the wheel change.
Please see the chapter “TPM TIRE PRESSURE
9.Push filler hose onto the tire valve.
MONITORING” on Page 147.
10.Hold filler bottle higher than the level of the tire
Care Instructions
valve and press it together forcefully until the
bottle is completely emptied into the tire.
After drying, any sealant that emerges can be
peeled off like a film.
11.Pull filler hose off the tire valve.
12.Twist the valve insert firmly into the tire valve
Warning!
using the valve turner.
Risk of accident, resulting in serious per-
A - Filler bottle
13.Connect the compressor to the cigarette light-
sonal injury or death.
B - Filler hose
er and inflate the tire to the prescribed tire
C - Plug of the filler hose
f Have the tire replaced by an authorized
pressure.
D - Valve turner
Porsche dealer immediately.
Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
E - Valve insert
F - Tire valve
COLD TIRES (68 °F / 20 °C)” on Page 289.
f Avoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
14.Screw valve cap onto the tire valve.
Inserting sealant
f Do not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
15.Check the tire pressure after driving for around
1.Leave the object that caused the puncture in
(80 km/h).
10 minutes.
the tire.
If the tire pressure is less than 22 psi (1.5 bar),
f Please always observe the safety and opera-
2.Remove sealant and the enclosed sticker from
do not continue driving.
ting instructions, which can be found in the
the luggage compartment.
If a value of more than 22 psi (1.5 bar) is indi-
separate operating instructions for the sealant
cated, correct the pressure to the prescribed
and on the compressor.
3.Adhere the sticker in the driver's field of vision.
value.
4.Shake filler bottle A.
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Platform lift
Before the car is driven on to a lifting platform, it
must be ensured that there is enough space be-
tween the lifting platform and the vehicle.
Garage lift
A garage lift must be used only at the illustrated
jacking points.
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting
Caution!
Platform or Garage Lift
Serious personal injury or death and/or seri-
The car must be raised only at the illustrated jack-
ous damage to the engine or the vehicle may
ing points.
occur, if you lift the vehicle improperly.
f Never lift the vehicle at any other place than
the jacking points.
f Never lift the vehicle by the engine, transmis-
sion or axles.
f Do not damage any sensitive components in
the vicinity of the jacking points.
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Note on operation
Spacers
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S
f
To fit/remove the spacers:
Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
f Use the spacers only together with wheels and
f
Please see the chapter “CHANGING A WHEEL”
fastening parts approved by Porsche.
on Page 249.
Before having spacers fitted, find out about the
current approval status.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel
If 5 mm spacers are mounted, these must not be
removed to mount an emergency spare wheel.
Fitting snow chains
The use of snow chains is not permitted when
5 mm spacers are mounted.
Caution!
Removing the spacers
Risk of damage to the wheel housings if the
5 mm spacers are not removed before fitting
1. Unscrew both countersunk screws (M6x16) on
snow chains.
the wheel hub.
f To permit the fitting of snow chains, have the
2. Remove the spacer.
5 mm spacers removed on all 4 wheels.
3. Fasten the brake disc with the short M6x12
countersunk screws, part No.:
900.269.047.09.
Tightening torque 7.5 ftlb. (10 Nm).
4. For wheel mounting without a spacer, 5 mm
shorter wheel bolts (part No.:
997.361.203.01) must be used.
Tightening torque: 96 ftlb. (130 Nm).
Mounting the spacers
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1. Remove wheel.
2. Unscrew both countersunk screws (M6x12) on
the break disc.
3. Fasten the spacer with the long M6x16
countersunk screws.
Tightening torque 7.5 ftlb. (10 Nm).
4. Fit wheel. To do this use the longer wheel
bolts for fastening the wheels.
Tightening torque: 96 ftlb. (130 Nm).
f Please see the chapter “CHANGING A WHEEL”
on Page 249.
Required scope of parts if the spacers are
removed
Short countersunk screws (M6x12)
Part No: 900.269.047.09
Long wheel bolt
1 set short wheel bolts
X = bolt length approx. 49 mm
Part No: 997.361.203.01
Arrows = spherical cap ring
Short anti-theft protection
Wheel bolt identifying features
Part No: 996.361.057.01
For identification purposes, the movable spherical
f For information on the spacers: Please see the
cap ring is galvanised in red on the long wheel
chapter “SPACERS 911 CARRERA, 911
bolts.
CARRERA S” on Page 255.
The long wheel bolts must only be used together
with 5 mm spacers fitted.
The short wheel bolts are not marked in colour.
The short wheel bolts must only be used without
5 mm spacers fitted.
f Tightening torque for both wheel bolts:
96 ftlb. (130 Nm).
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Electrical System
In order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or
electronic systems, electrical accessories should
be installed at your authorized Porsche dealer.
f Only use accessories authorized by Porsche.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause elec-
trical shock.
f Disconnect the negative terminal on the
battery during all work on the electrical
system.
Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on
In the passenger’s footwell
In storage tray between the front seats
Page 261.
Note on operation
Sockets
The sockets and thus the connected electrical
Relays
Electrical accessories should preferably be
accessories function even if the ignition is
connected to the 12 V sockets.
switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn.
Defective relays should be changed only by an
authorized workshop.
If the engine is not running and the accessories
f Please observe the maximum power
consumption.
are switched on, the vehicle battery will be dis-
charged.
Note on operation
Do not operate additional accessories for more
than 5 minutes when engine is off. Continuing to
The tire filling compressor must be connected to
do so may drain the battery such that it may go
the cigarette lighter.
completely dead.
Maximum power consumption for both sock-
ets together: 70 W.
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Alarm system, central locking
Load switch-off after 2 hours or 7 days
The status of the central locking and alarm system
If the ignition key is removed, loads which are
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.
switched on or are in standby mode (such as the
When the battery is disconnected, the alarm
luggage compartment light, interior light) are
system ceases to function.
automatically switched off after approx. 2 hours.
The Radio/PCM is automatically switched off after
approx. 10 minutes.
Central locking overload protection
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the
If the central locking system is operated more
remote control within 7 days, the remote control
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
standby function is switched off (to save the
blocked for 30 seconds.
vehicle battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the
key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again.
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4. Replace only with fuses of the same rating.
We recommend using genuine Porsche fuses
for replacement.
Note
f If a fuse blows repeatedly consult an author-
ized Porsche dealer.
f Never try to “repair” fuses: you may cause se-
rious damage to other parts of the electrical
system.
Replacing fuses
A - Plastic gripper
B - Spare fuses
In order to prevent damage to the electrical sys-
tem due to short circuits and overloads, the indi-
1. Switch off the load with the defective fuse.
vidual circuits are protected by fuses.
2. Pull off plastic cover at the finger hole (arrow).
The fuse box is located in the driver’s footwell.
The fuse plan and instructions for
emergency unlocking of the luggage
compartment lid can be found on the inner
side of the cover.
3. Remove the corresponding fuse from its slot
using the plastic gripper A in order to check it.
A blown fuse can be identified by the melted
metal strip.
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Emergency unlocking of the luggage
compartment lid
If the battery is discharged, the luggage compart-
ment lid can be opened only with the aid of a donor
battery.
Note
The engine cannot be started with this method.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 267.
Unlocking lid
1. Use the key to unlock the vehicle at the door
lock.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the fuse box.
A - Plastic gripper (yellow)
5.
Use the black jumper cable to connect the
3. Pull out positive terminal C (red) in the fuse box
C - Positive terminal (red)
negative terminal of the donor battery to the
using the plastic gripper A (yellow).
door arrester D.
4. Use a jumper cable to connect the positive
6.
Press button 2 on the remote control for
terminal of the donor battery to the positive
approx. 2 seconds to unlock the luggage
terminal C in the fuse box.
compartment lid.
Note
The alarm system is switched off.
If the vehicle was locked, the alarm horn will sound
7.
Disconnect the negative cable first, then the
when the negative cable is connected.
positive cable.
8.
Push positive terminal C into the fuse box and
push on the plastic fuse box cover.
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f Wear eye protection.
Charge state
Battery
f Do not allow battery acid to come in contact
The battery is located in the luggage compart-
A well-charged battery prevents starting problems
with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted
ment under a black plastic cover.
and has a longer service life.
surfaces.
Traffic density, requirements regarding noise, ex-
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-
f If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
haust gas and fuel consumption reduce the engine
TION - PULLING OUT THE IGNITION KEY” on
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
speed and, hence, the alternator output.
Page 76.
cold water for several minutes and call a doc-
However, the large number of electrical loads has
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLO-
tor.
markedly increased the demand for electrical
CKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID”
power.
f Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
on Page 260.
with a solution of baking soda and water to
In order to avoid discharging the battery
neutralize the acid.
Warning!
unintentionally:
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
f Switch off unnecessary electrical loads in city
Risk of short circuit, fire and damage to al-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
traffic, on short trips or in a line or traffic.
ternerator and electronic control units, re-
chemicals known to the State of California to
sulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Always remove the ignition key from the igni-
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
tion switch when leaving the car.
f Observe all warning notes on the battery.
f Always protect your skin by washing thorough-
f Avoid frequent operation of the convertible top
f Disconnect the negative terminal on the bat-
ly with soap and water.
and operation of the Porsche Communication
tery during all work on the electrical system.
Risk of explosion as a result of static charge,
Management system when the engine is not
f Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
running.
battery as they could cause a short circuit
f Do not wipe the battery with a dry cloth.
f In the cold season in particular or if the vehicle
across the battery terminal.
f Eliminate potential electrostatic charge by
is used primarily for short journeys, it may be
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
necessary to recharge the battery from time to
touching the vehicle before touching the bat-
could cause an explosion, resulting in
time.
tery.
serious personal injury or death.
f Do not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette.
f Do not wipe battery with a dry cloth.
Risk of serious personal injury or death and
damage to the fabric, metal or paint.
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