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Porsche 911 GT3 (2010 year). Manual - part 6

Warning!

Notes 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-

mitter before programming the transmitter.

Preconditions for operating and

programming the HomeLink:

Allocating signals to the buttons

- The battery in the original hand-held trans-

1, 2, 3 - Programmable buttons

mitter must be new.

f Please follow the operating instructions for the

A - Light-emitting diode for status identification

original hand-held transmitter.

- Ignition is switched on.

HomeLink

Clearing factory settings prior to program-

- Daytime running lights are switched off.

ming the HomeLink for the first time

The programmable HomeLink replaces up to three

original hand-held transmitters used to operate

To operate the respective device:

The following process deletes the standard codes

various devices (e.g. garage door, gate to the

set at the factory. Do not repeat the process if you

property, alarm system).

f Press the appropriate button (1, 2 or 3).

program further buttons.

Light-emitting diode A lights up during signal

You can program buttons 1 to 3 with a frequency

f Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3

transfer.

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

95

Programming HomeLink with changeable

Notes

code hand-held transmitters

Several attempts with different distances between

1.

Press the desired button until the light-emitting

the vehicle and the original hand-held transmitter

diode begins to flash slowly.

might be necessary.

You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform

The daytime running lights will flash once the

steps 2 and 3.

5 minutes have been exceeded. Programming

2.

Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx.

must be repeated from the beginning in this case.

0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm) in front of the marked

f Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer

position (figure) on the vehicle.

if you have not been able to successfully

3.

Press the transmit button on the original hand-

allocate signals for the garage door opener to

held transmitter until the daytime running lights

the buttons even though you have carefully

flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).

followed the instructions in this chapter and

the operating instructions for the original hand-

4.

To synchronize the system:

held transmitter.

Press the programming button on the receiver

for the garage door actuator.

Deleting programmed signals of the

Afterwards, you usually have approx.

HomeLink

Programming HomeLink with fixed code

30 seconds to initiate step 5.

hand-held transmitters

(e.g., when selling the vehicle)

5.

Press the allocated HomeLink button twice.

1. Press the desired button until the light-emitting

(With some devices, the button to be allocated

Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3 depressed

diode begins to flash slowly.

must be pressed a third time in order to

for approx. 20 seconds until light-emitting diode A

You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform

complete the setting process.)

begins to flash quickly.

steps 2 and 3.

All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are

6.

Repeat the programming steps to allocate

deleted.

2. Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx.

other buttons.

0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm) in front of the marked

position (figure) on the vehicle.

3. Press the transmit button on the original hand-

held transmitter until the daytime running lights

flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate other buttons.

96 Operation, Safety

A - Defrosting the windshield

B - Heated rear window/door mirror heating

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.

98 Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating

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 decre-

can be adjusted between 61 °F and 85 °F/16 °C

Air flows to the windshield only.

ased.

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

conditioning system on and off

are switched off. “OFF” will appear on the display

power.

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

Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx.

Recirculating-air setting

automatic 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-

The compressor is switched off.

resulting in serious personal injury or death.

conditioning 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

99

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

the inside air is circulated.

The air flows to the footwell.

extreme load to ensure sufficient engine

The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.

The selection appears on the display panel.

cooling.

Air distribution to central and side

Over approx. 37 °F/3 °C

-

Switches off automatically at temperatures

vents

If the air-conditioning compressor was off, it

below approx. 37 °F/3 °C and cannot be

switches on automatically. The duration of recircu-

f

Press button I.

switched on, even manually.

lating-air setting is not limited.

The air flows from the central and side vents.

-

Operates most effectively with windows

Vents must be open.

closed.

Below approx. 37 °F/3 °C

The selection appears on the display panel.

If the car has been in the sun for a long time, it

The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.

is a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly

Air distribution to windshield

Recirculating-air setting is automatically ended

with the windows open.

after approx. 3 minutes.

f

Press button J.

-

Depending on the outside temperature and

The air flows to the windshield.

humidity, condensation can drip from the

Air distribution

The selection appears on the display panel.

evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle.

This is normal and not a sign of leakage.

The individual air distributions can be combined as

Note on operation

desired.

-

If uncooled air flows out when the lowest

f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package

temperature has been set, switch off the air-

Recommended setting in Summer:

Plus, individual air conditioning settings can be

conditioning compressor and have the fault

Air distribution to central and side vents.

stored on your vehicle key.

repaired at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Please see the chapter “Individual Memory” in

Recommended setting in Winter:

the separate PCM Owner’s Manual.

Air distribution to footwell and windshield.

100 Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating

Fresh-air Intake

To ensure proper air intake:

f Keep the fresh-air inlet between the luggage

compartment lid and the windshield free from

snow, ice and leaves.

A - Continuous opening and closing

Changing air flow direction

B - Setting vent direction

f Move the vanes to make the air flow in the

Central and Side Vents

desired direction.

Outside air or conditioned air can be delivered

Opening vents

from all vents, depending on the air-distribution

setting on the operating panel.

f Rotate knurled wheel upward.

Closing vents

f Rotate knurled wheel downward.

Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating

101

Switching on

f Press button.

The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.

After approx. 15 minutes, the heating switches off

automatically.

The heater can be switched back on by pressing

the button again.

Switching off

f Press button.

The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.

Heated Rear Window/Door

Mirror Heating

The heated rear window/door mirror heating is

ready for operation when the ignition is on.

102 Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating

Instruments, On-Board Computer

105

Instruments, On-Board Computer

107

Instrument Illumination

The illumination is automatically adjusted to the

ambient brightness by the light sensor in the

tachometer.

In addition, when the car lights are switched on,

the instrument and switch symbol brightness can

be manually adjusted.

Warning!

Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting

in serious personal injury or death.

f Do not reach through the steering-wheel

spokes while driving.

Note

A - Adjustment button for instrument illumination and

When the car lights are switched on, the instru-

Engine Oil Temperature

trip counter

ment lighting for light dials switches on and off

automatically depending on the ambient bright-

The engine oil temperature is indicated in the left

Automatic Speed Control

ness.

instrument.

Indicator light

Indicates automatic speed control readiness.

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Resetting to zero

f Press adjustment button A for approximately

one second or

f Reset the distance in the “SET” menu of the on-

board computer.

Please see the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING

ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 145.

After exceeding 6,213 miles or 9,999 kilometers,

the counter returns to “0”.

Dimming instrument illumination

Trip Odometer

f Turn adjustment button A in the appropriate

Warning!

direction and hold it until the desired bright-

ness has been reached.

Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting

in serious personal injury or death.

The chosen level of brightness is indicated by a

bar display in the display field of the on-board

f Do not reach through the steering-wheel

computer.

spokes while driving.

Instruments, On-Board Computer

109

Speedometer

Changing over between

Miles / Kilometers

The digital speedometer is integrated in the on-

board computer.

The units of the distance and speed displays can

The indication changes from mph to km/h when

be changed in the “SET” menu of the on-board

the units are changed from miles to kilometers.

computer.

f Please see the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING

ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 145.

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Caution!

Upshift indicator

To avoid severe engine damage.

In addition to the red zone on the tachometer

scale, the upshift arrow also prompts you to

f Always observe the engine rpm before down-

initiate the gear shift in good time.

shifting to a lower gear, so you do not exceed

the maximum engine rpm.

f

When the upshift indicator lights up, change to

next-higher gear.

Turn Signal Indicator Light

Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals.

Left arrow - left turn signals

Right arrow - right turn signals

f If the frequency of the display becomes notice-

ably faster, check the operation of the turn

signals.

High Beam Indicator Light

Tachometer

Lights when high beam or headlight flasher is

The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolu-

switched on.

tions per minute (rpm).

The indicator light goes out when the high beams

The beginning of the red marks at the right end of

are switched off.

the scale indicates the maximum permissible

engine rpm.

The indicator light flashes in the event of cornering

A speed limiter prevents the engine from being

light failure.

overrevved during acceleration. Before reaching

this area, the next higher gear should be

selected.

Shift to the next lower gear when the engine rpm

drops below 1,500 rpm.

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