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Porsche 911 GT3 (2010 year). Manual - part 4

- All PSM functions are deactivated.

f Have the fault repaired at your authorized

Porsche dealer immediately.

- The ABS remains active.

f Please see the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE

Note

INTO OPERATION” on Page 218.

If the PSM is deactivated directly using the

SC+TC OFF button, the light-emitting diode of the

Towing

SC OFF button also lights up.

f Please see the chapter “TOWING” on

Page 235.

Switching Stability Control (SC) and

Traction Control (TC) back on

Checks on test stands

f

Press SC+TC OFF button.

PSM is switched on after a short delay.

Brake tests must be performed only on plate-

The light-emitting diode in the button and the

type test stands or roller test stands.

multi-functional PSM light on the instrument

The ignition must be off.

panel go out.

The on-board computer shows a message.

The following limit values must not be exceeded

Switching off Stability Control (SC) and

on roller test stands:

Traction Control (TC)

Multifunctional PSM light

- Testing speed 5 mph (8 km/h)

f Press SC+TC OFF button.

-

The multifunctional light on the instrument

- Test duration 20 seconds

Stability Control and Traction Control switch off

panel lights up for a lamp check when the

Handbrake tests on the brake test stand must

completely after a short delay.

ignition is switched on.

only be carried out with the ignition switched

The light-emitting diode in the button is lit up.

-

The light flashes to indicate PSM control

off.

When the system is switched off, the multifunc-

operations.

tional PSM light on the instrument panel is lit

Power measurement

and the message “SC+TC OFF” appears conti-

-

In conjunction with a message on the on-board

nuously on the on-board computer.

computer, the light indicates that PSM is fully

Power measurements on roller test stands are not

A gong signal also sounds.

or partially deactivated.

approved by Porsche.

An acoustic signal also sounds.

f Push the on-board computer lever forward to

acknowledge the additional message under

-

The light indicates a fault in conjunction with a

the digital speedometer.

message on the on-board computer.

PSM is out of order.

Operation, Safety

61

Sport mode

When the Sport mode is switched on, the exhaust

gas back pressure in the lower and middle ranges

is reduced in the variable exhaust system. This

serves to produce a marked increase in torque in

the engine speed range from approx. 3000 rpm

and 4000 rpm. The best values for vehicle accele-

ration and low-end torque are achieved when

Sport mode is switched on.

Switching Sport mode on and off

f Press button in the centre console.

When Sport mode is switched on, the light-

emitting diode in the button is lit.

Note on operation

After the ignition is switched off, Sport mode is

automatically reset to Normal mode.

62 Operation, Safety

Porsche Active Suspension

Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM)

Management (PASM)

The dynamic engine mounting with variable

damping is a system for improving driving

The previously selected PASM mode is always

dynamics and enhancing driving comfort.

activated after the engine is started.

Depending on the driving situation, the ideal

There is no automatic return to Normal mode after

mounting stiffness and damping is automatically

the ignition is switched off.

selected in a range between an almost rigid

PASM makes two running-gear setups available to

connection of the engine to the body (improved

the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”.

driving dynamics) and a decoupling of the engine

The selection is made via a button on the center

from the body (improved driving comfort).

console.

When in Normal mode the running gear is in a

Warning message

basic setup for roads and circuits with “irregular”

surfaces.

Dynamic engine mounting faults are indicated by

Sport mode provides a shock-absorber setting

a warning message on the on-board computer.

for particularly high driving dynamics (e.g. on level

f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE

circuits).

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD

Switching on PASM Sport mode

The variable suspension system selects the appro-

COMPUTER” on Page 148.

priate damping level for each wheel according to

f Press PASM button in the center console.

the situation and conditions of driving.

When PASM Sport mode is switched on, the

light-emitting diode in the button is lit up and a

Example:

message is shown on the on-board computer.

If the vehicle is driven in a very sporty manner in

Normal mode, PASM automatically adapts the

shock-absorber behavior to the driving situation

Switching off PASM Sport mode

accordingly.

f Press PASM button in the center console.

The light-emitting diode in the button goes out

and the on-board computer displays a

message.

Operation, Safety

63

Front Axle Lift System

The front axle lift system enables the body to be

electropneumatically raised at the front by about

1.18 in. (30 mm) (front edge of front spoiler).

This in turn enables damage to the body to be

prevented, which e. g. may occur when driving

into multi-level parking garages with steep ramps

or over speed bumps.

Readiness for operation

The front axle lift system is operational when the

engine is running and the vehicle is at a standstill

or up to a speed of approx. 30 mph (50 km/h).

The vehicle is automatically lowered to the basic

level again when a speed of approx. 30 mph

(50 km/h) is exceeded.

The logo “LIFT” also appears next to the digital

Raising front axle

speedometer when the front axle is fully raised.

f Press button in the center console.

The vehicle is raised at the front axle within

Caution!

approx. 3 seconds.

Risk of damage through uncontrolled

When the lift function is activated, the light-

lowering of the front axle at engine standstill.

emitting diode in the button is lit.

In this particular system, the retaining

position cannot be maintained in the upper

position over an extended period without

active replenishing of the pressure accumu-

lator or engine operation.

f Always park the vehicle in the lowered position.

64 Operation, Safety

Lowering front axle

-

During extended vehicle immobilization, the

Warning message

pressure accumulator may be completely

f Press button in the center console.

Front axle lift system faults are indicated by

emptied. In this case, the first time the axle is

The vehicle is lowered to the basic level.

a warning message on the on-board computer.

raised, a period of up to 2 minutes may elapse

The light-emitting diode in the button and in the

before the vehicle height is reached and “LIFT”

f

Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE

tachometer goes out.

is displayed.

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD

COMPUTER” on Page 148.

Caution!

-

A flashing LED in the button indicates that the

system is currently not available. Possible

Risk of damage through bottoming out the

causes may be:

vehicle.

f Do not lower the vehicle when it is positioned

>

Automatic overload protection is active.

above an obstacle.

The system will be available again

following a brief cooling-down phase.

The cooling-down phase may be

Notes on operation

extended when outside temperatures

- When raised, the damping properties of the

are very high.

front axle change and noise may be heard in

>

The speed threshold of 30 mph

the area of the front axle coil springs during

(50 km/h) has been exceeded. The

steering movements.

system will be available again once the

speed falls below the threshold.

- The doors must be closed when lowering the

front axle.

>

If automatic lowering is actuated by

– The blowing-off procedure may result in

exceeding a speed of approx. 30 mph

system-related hissing noise. This does not

(50 km/h) in combination with hard

represent a malfunction in the lift system.

acceleration, the required lowering

duration may mean that “LIFT not

lowered” is displayed. The display goes

out again as soon as the front axle has

been completely lowered.

Operation, Safety

65

For vehicles with automatic anti-dazzle

Orientation light

mirrors

A light-emitting diode at the bottom of the interior

f Switch off the automatic anti-dazzle operation

mirror improves orientation in the passenger

of the mirrors before you switch on the interior

compartment when it is dark.

light.

Otherwise the mirrors may accidentally swivel

Note on operation

into the anti-dazzle position.

On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus,

the brightness of the orientation light can be

Interior lights, reading lights

changed in PCM.

Switching off

f

Please see the chapter “Individual Memory” in

the separate PCM Owner’s Manual.

f Press left half of switch.

Switching to continuous illumination

f Press right half of switch.

Switching on and off automatically

A, C - Switch for reading light on driver/passenger side

B - Switch for interior light and footwell lights

f Move switch to center position.

D - Orientation light

The interior and footwell lights are switched

Interior Lights

on when a door is unlocked or opened or when

the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition

f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF

lock.

AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 208.

The lights are switched off with a delay of

approx. 2 minutes after the doors are closed.

The light goes out immediately as soon as the

ignition is switched on or the vehicle is locked.

66 Operation, Safety

The ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock

Switch position 1

positions.

The ignition key rebounds to the initial position

Ignition on

from every ignition lock position.

f Turn ignition key to position 1.

f For your safety, fasten safety belts.

Ignition is switched on.

f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on

Note on operation

Page 18.

All electrical equipment can be switched on.

f Please see the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO

f

Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE

REMOTE CONTROL” on Page 19.

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD

COMPUTER” on Page 148.

Before starting the engine

f Apply the footbrake.

f Move the gearshift lever into neutral.

The clutch pedal must be depressed fully

before the starter will engage.

O - Initial position

1 - Ignition on

2 - Start engine

Switch position 0

3 - Ignition off

Initial position

Ignition/Starter Switch with

The ignition key cannot be withdrawn when the

anti-theft Steering Lock

ignition is switched on or when the engine has

been started.

Caution!

To withdraw the ignition key:

Risk of damage. If extra weight has been

f Stop the vehicle.

added to the inserted ignition key such as,

f Switch ignition off.

e. g. a heavy bunch of keys and/or a key

fob, the ignition lock may be damaged.

f Remove ignition key.

f Do not attach any extra weight to the inserted

ignition key.

Operation, Safety

67

Switch position 2

Locking the steering column

Automatic unlocking

The steering column is unlocked when the vehicle

Start engine

Automatic locking

is unlocked with the radio remote control.

f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.

The steering column is automatically locked when

the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock.

Note

f Please see the chapter “STARTING PROCE-

DURES” on Page 70.

f To avoid discharging the battery, always

Warning!

remove the ignition key from the ignition lock.

Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on

Switch position 3

Risk of an accident, resulting in serious

Page 211.

personal injury or death.

Ignition off

The steering wheel will lock and will cause

loss of steering.

Gong

f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 3.

f Never remove key from the ignition lock or turn

If you leave the key in the ignition/steering lock, a

Note on operation

the key off while the vehicle is moving.

gong will sound when the driver’s door is opened.

The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is

f Always withdraw the ignition key when

This is a reminder to remove the key.

left inserted.

leaving the vehicle.

If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only be

pulled out of the ignition lock if the emergency

operation is performed:

f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-

TION - PULLING OUT THE IGNITION KEY” on

Page 69.

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Emergency operation - pulling out the

3. Use metal hook A to remove the plastic lid B

4. Turn ignition key counter-clockwise as far as it

ignition key

from the ignition lock. Make sure that plastic lid

will go.

B is not lost.

5. Press metal hook A into opening C.

If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can be pulled

An unlocking sound will be heard.

out only if the emergency operation is performed.

6. Turn the ignition key to initial position (0) and

1. Grasp the fuse box cover at the finger hole and

remove.

pull it off.

7. Re-fit the plastic lid B.

2. Unclip metal hook A on the inside of the cover.

Operation, Safety

69

Starting the engine

Danger!

Starting Procedures

Engine exhaust fumes have many compon-

f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on

f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.

ents which you can smell. They also contain

Page 18.

f As soon as the engine starts, release the

carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless

f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL

ignition key.

and odorless gas.

SYSTEM” on Page 168.

Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-

The first operation of the starter is ended

ness and even death if inhaled.

automatically when the engine starts.

Warning!

If the engine does not start, subsequent starter

f Never start or let the engine run in an

Serious injury or death may result if you are

operations will not be ended automatically.

enclosed, unventilated area.

involved in a collision without having

It is not recommended to sit in your car for

If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds

fastened the safety belts.

prolonged periods with the engine on and the

of cranking:

car not moving.

f Fasten safety belts before driving away.

f

Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the

An unattended vehicle with a running engine

starter again.

is potentially hazardous.

Before starting the engine

f

When starting the engine, be ready to drive

If warning lights should come on to indicate

immediately.

improper operation, they would go

f Apply the footbrake.

Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid

unnoticed.

engine speeds above 4,200 rpm during the

f Move the gearshift lever into neutral.

f Never leave the engine idling unattended.

first 5 minutes.

The clutch pedal must be depressed fully

before the starter will engage.

Risk of fire due to hot exhaust system.

f

Do not let the engine idle to warm up.

f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas

Temperature sensors on the engine automatically

where the hot exhaust system may come in

provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for

contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or

starting.

other flammable material.

Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the

accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a

f If your car catches on fire for any reason, call

warm engine.

the fire department.

Do not endanger your life by attempting to put

out the fire.

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Stopping Engine

Engine-compartment blower,

Automatic garage door

radiator fan

f

Turn key back to position 3.

The ignition system in your Porsche may interfere

The radiator and radiator fan are in the front of the

with your electronically operated garage door.

f

Do not stop engine immediately after hard or

car.

extended driving.

f

To check this, drive your Porsche close to the

The engine-compartment blower is mounted on

Keep engine running at increased idle for

garage door. Make sure not to interfere with

the engine compartment lid.

about two minutes to prevent excessive heat

the operating range of the door.

build-up before turning off engine.

Warning!

f

Run the engine at different speeds.

f

To avoid discharging the battery, always

Risk of injury.

f

If the garage door opens or closes without you

remove the ignition key from the ignition lock.

After the engine is switched off, the engine-

operating the garage door unit in your car,

f

When leaving the vehicle always remove the

compartment temperature is monitored for

contact the dealer who installed the automatic

ignition key, apply the parking brake and

approx. 30 minutes.

garage door to have the frequency and/or

engage the 1st gear or reverse gear.

During this period, and depending on tempe-

coding of the garage door signal changed or

rature, the engine-compartment blower may

modified.

f

Engage the steering lock by moving the

continue to run or start to run.

steering wheel to the left or right.

Turn the steering wheel to the locking position

f Carry out work in these areas only with the

before you switch off the engine so that you

engine off, the ignition off, and exercise

don’t have to exert yourself when locking or

extreme caution.

unlocking the steering.

Risk of injury. The radiator fan in the front

end of the car may be operating or unexpec-

Warning!

tedly start operating when the engine is

Danger of injury. Hot engine compartment

switched on.

components can burn skin on contact.

f Carry out work in these areas only with the

f Before working on any part in the engine

engine switched off.

compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool

down sufficiently.

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71

Warning!

Risk of an accident, resulting in serious

personal injury or death.

f Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency

repairs, move the car well off the road. Switch

on the emergency flasher and mark the car

with road flares or other warning devices.

f Do not remain in the car. Someone approa-

ching from the rear may not realize your

vehicle is stopped and cause a collision.

Risk of fire due to hot exhaust system.

f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas

where the hot exhaust system may come in

contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or

other flammable material.

Emergency Flasher Switch

Hot engine compartment components can

burn skin on contact.

Operational readiness of the emergency flasher

f Before working on any part in the engine

does not depend on the ignition lock and turn

compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool

signal lever position.

down sufficiently.

f If your car is disabled or parked under

emergency conditions switch on the

emergency flasher in the dashboard.

All turn signals and the indicator light in the

switch flash with the same frequency.

72 Operation, Safety

Daytime running lights

Low beam, high beam

The daytime running lights are integrated in the

Only with ignition on,

front auxiliary headlights. These lights are

daytime running lights switched off

switched on only when the engine is running and

with the light switch in the positions OFF or HOME.

Rear fog light

Pull switch.

Operation of the daytime running lights may vary

Indicator light on.

depending on country-specific regulations.

Canada only:

Warning chime

In addition to the auxiliary headlights the parking

lights are switched on.

If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is

opened while the lights (not the parking light or

USA only:

Welcome Home lighting) are on, a chime warns of

The daytime running lights can be deactivated in

possible battery discharge.

the on-board computer.

f Please see the chapter “LIGHT” on Page 146.

In some countries, differences are possible

due to provisions of law.

Light Switch

Lights switched off

Daytime running lights are switched on

when the engine is running.

Welcome Home Function

Daytime running lights are switched on

when the engine is running.

Parking lights, side marker lights,

license plate light, instrument illumination

switched on, daytime running lights

switched off

Operation, Safety

73

The turn signal lever turns off automatically when

the steering wheel is straightened out after

completing a turn.

Lane changer

f To indicate your intention when changing lanes

on the freeway, slightly lift or depress the lever

to the resistance point.

The lever will return to the OFF position when

released.

f If the frequency of the display becomes notice-

ably faster, check the operation of the turn

signal bulbs.

Headlight flasher

(With ignition on or off)

Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /

Parking light / Flasher Lever

f To flash the headlights to oncomming

motorists, slightly pull the lever toward the

Turn signals, low beam and high beam are ready

steering wheel and then release it.

for operation when the ignition is on.

The blue indicator light in the tachometer will

go on/off as you pull/release the lever.

1 - Turn signal left

2 - Turn signal right

Push the lever to the upper or lower pressure

Parking light

point - turn signals flash three times

The parking light can only be switched on when

3 - High beam

the ignition is switched off.

4 - Headlight flasher

Lever in center position - Low beam

f Move the lever up or down to switch on the

right or left parking light.

When high beam and headlight flasher are

selected, the blue indicator light in the tachometer

is lit.

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75

f Always switch off windshield wipers in car

5 - Windshield wipers and washer system:

wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally

f Pull wiper lever towards the steering wheel.

(sensor operation).

The washer system sprays and wipes while the

lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.

f Always switch off windshield wipers before

When the wiper lever is released, a few drying

cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional

wipes are executed.

operation (sensor operation).

A - Headlight washer (Vehicles with Bi-

f Do not operate the headlight washer in car

Xenon headlights):

washes.

The washer sprays only while low beam or high

f Do not operate headlight washer when it is

beam is switched on.

frozen.

f Briefly push button A to operate headlight

washer system.

Front wiper and headlight washer system

f If heavily soiled, repeat wash.

0 - Windshield wipers off

The headlight washer system automatically sprays

1 - Rain sensor operation for front

once for every ten times the front windshield

windshield wipers

washer system is operated.

Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever

f Move wiper lever upwards to the first click.

Note

Please see the chapter “RAIN SENSOR” on

Warning!

Page 77.

The windshield washer nozzles are heated

when the ignition is on, as a precaution against

Danger of injury when the windshield wipers

2 - Windshield wipers slow

freezing.

operate unintentionally, e.g. in rain sensor

f Move wiper lever upwards to the second click.

operation.

3 - Windshield wipers fast

Risk of damage to the windshield and wiper

f Move wiper lever upwards to the third click.

system.

4 - Front windshield wiper - one-touch

f Avoid running the wiper blades over a dry

operation:

windshield to prevent scratching the glass.

f Move wiper lever downwards. The front

Spray washer fluid on the windshield first.

windshield wipers wipe once.

A scratched windshield will reduce visibility.

f Always loosen wiper blades from frozen glass

before operating wipers to prevent damage to

the wiper motor or blades.

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To switch the rain sensor on again:

Maintenance note

f Move wiper lever to position 0 and then to

f Periodically clean the wiper blades with a

position 1 or

window cleaner, especially after the vehicle

has been washed in a car wash. We recom-

f Operate windshield washer system 5 or

mend Porsche window cleaner. If they are very

f Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor with

dirty (e.g. with insect remains), they can be

four-stage switch A.

cleaned with a sponge or cloth.

Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the

If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be as

windshield.

a result of the following:

On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus,

-

If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car

further rain sensor functions can be selected via

wash, wax residues may be adhering to the

the PCM.

windshield. These wax residues can only be

removed by using a window cleaner concen-

f Please see the chapter “Individual Memory” in

trate.

the separate PCM Owner’s Manual.

f

Please see the chapter “WASHER FLUID” on

Changing the sensitivity of the rain sensor

Page 170.

Rain sensor

Sensitivity can be set with switch A in 4 stages:

f

Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer

for further information.

f Adjust switch A upwards -

The rain sensor on the windshield measures the

high sensitivity.

–

The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.

amount of rainfall (snowfall too). Wiper speed is

The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the

automatically adjusted accordingly.

f

Replace damaged wiper blades as soon as

windshield.

possible.

Switching on

f Adjust switch A downwards -

f Move wiper lever upwards to the first click.

low sensitivity.

Switching off

f Move wiper lever to position 0.

The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper

lever is already in position 1 when the ignition is

switched on.

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