Porsche 911 GT3 (2010 year). Manual - part 7
Pointer in the middle - normal operating tempe-
If the coolant level is too low, the warning light
rature
flashes.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
The pointer may move up to the red area when
computer.
engine is heavily loaded and outside temperature
is high, but should return to “normal” when engine
f Switch engine off and allow to cool.
load is reduced.
f Add coolant after the engine has cooled to the
touch.
Warning light “A”
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an
If the coolant temperature is too high, the
authorized Porsche dealer.
warning light comes on.
Please see the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL” on
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
Page 158.
computer.
Caution!
f Pull off the road, turn off the engine and allow
to cool.
Risk of engine damage.
f Check radiator and air passages in front end of
f If the warning lights come on even though
car for obstructions.
coolant level is correct, do not continue
driving.
Cooling System
f Check coolant level.
If necessary, add coolant and have fault
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gauge (ignition on)
Please see the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL” on
Page 158.
USA: Display in °F
Engine compartment blower fan
Canada: Display in °C
Note
In addition, this warning light flashes to indicate a
Pointer to the left - engine cold
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling-
fault in the engine compartment blower fan.
air passages must not be restricted by coverings
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
(e.g. films, “stone guards”).
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an
loading.
authorized Porsche dealer.
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Note
If the level gauge warning light flashes, there
has been a system fault.
If a small quantity of fuel is added to a nearly
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
empty fuel tank, the fuel gauge cannot measure
computer.
the added fuel accurately. The „remaining range“
There will then be no reserve warning.
readout will also be incorrect.
f
To remedy the fault, go to an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Warning light “A”
When the engine is running, the warning light
of the level gauge lights up if less than approx.
2.6 U.S. gallons (10 liters) of fuel remains in the
tank.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f Fill up at the next opportunity.
Caution!
Fuel
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine.
f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
Level gauge
f Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
lights have come on.
f Please see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
Page 239.
SYSTEM” on Page 168.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. going up
or downhill), minor deviations in the indication may
occur.
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Setting the time
Leaving adjustment mode
Automatically after one minute or:
Warning!
f Press adjustment button again.
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
When adjustment mode is deliberately left by
pressing the button, the time begins precisely to
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
the second.
spokes while driving.
Note
f Switch ignition on.
The time mode can be changed between 12h and
Setting hours
24h in the on-board computer.
f Press adjustment button A for about one
Outside Temperature
second.
Hour display flashes.
The outside temperature display C does not
indicate, if ice is on the road.
f Turn button in the appropriate direction:
Even if a temperature above 32 °F (0 °C) is
to right - increase hours figure
displayed, ice may still form on the road, for
A - Adjustment button for clock
to left - decrease hours figure.
instance on bridges or when the road passes
B - Clock
through a heavily shaded area.
C - Outside temperature display
Adjustment in hours - turn button briefly
Fast adjustment (display cycles) -
Clock
turn and hold button.
The clock is blanked out approximately four
Setting minutes
minutes after the ignition is switched off or when
f Press adjustment button again.
the car is locked.
Minutes display flashes.
f Set by rotating as in hours mode.
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If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
Battery
is displayed on the on-board computer when
the engine is running on or when driving:
If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
f
Stop immediately in a suitable place.
message will be displayed by the on-board
computer.
f
Switch off the engine.
f
Check whether there is an obvious oil leak on
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
or under the car.
computer while the engine is running or while
driving:
f
If no oil leak can be detected:
f Stop the car in a safe place and stop the
Measure the oil level using the on-board
engine.
computer with the engine idling.
Please see the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
Possible causes
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 143.
- Defect in the battery charging system.
f
Add engine oil if necessary.
- Broken drive belt.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 160.
Warning!
Engine Oil Pressure
Risk of engine damage with resultant loss of
Caution!
With the engine warmed up and running at a speed
control and accident, leading to serious
of 3000 rpm, the engine oil pressure should be
Risk of engine damage.
personal injury or death.
approx. 3.5 bar or higher.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
f Do not continue driving if there is an obvious oil
assistance to the steering (more effort is
leak.
required to steer) and coolant pump function
f Do not continue driving if the warning lights
will stop.
come on even though oil level is correct.
f Do not continue driving.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest autho-
authorized Porsche dealer.
rized Porsche dealer.
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If the warning light in the instrument panel lights up
Check Engine
Central Warning Light
permanently without flashing before and remains
(Emission Control)
on while driving, it suggests:
The central warning light on the instrument panel
- a potential engine control problem and the
lights up if there are warning messages in the
Warning Light
need for system service or
INFO menu.
The emission control system detects malfunctions
- an improperly fastened tank cap or
The messages can be called in the on-board
early that could, for example, cause increased
computer INFO menu:
pollutant emissions or consequential damage.
- the vehicle was refueled while the engine was
running.
f Please see the chapter “INFO WARNING
Faults are indicated by a continuously lit or
MESSAGES” on Page 123.
flashing instrument panel warning light.
f Stop immediately at a suitable and secure
The faults are recorded in the control unit's fault
place and check tank cap for proper fastening.
memory.
Brake Warning Light USA
If tank cap was fastened correctly, see your
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up
authorized Porsche dealer for service as soon
Brake Warning Light Canada
when the ignition is switched on as a bulb check
as possible.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights
and goes out approx. 4 seconds after the engine
up:
starts. If the warning light does not light up, have
Caution!
the bulb replaced promptly.
- if the handbrake is on,
If the check engine warning light in the
The warning light in the instrument panel flashes to
instrument panel is flashing, serious
- if the brake fluid level is low,
indicate operating states (e.g. engine misfiring)
catalytic converter damage and power loss
- if the brake pads have reached the wear limit,
which might cause damage to certain parts of the
will soon occur.
emission control system.
Prolonged driving with the check engine
- if the brake circuit division is defective.
warning light on could cause damage to the
f In this case, immediately reduce the engine
Additionally, a warning is displayed by the on-
emission control system. It also could affect
load by easing off the accelerator.
board computer.
fuel economy and driveability.
f In order to avoid consequential damage to the
f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
engine or emission control system (e.g.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
catalytic converter), have the fault diagnosed
COMPUTER” on Page 148.
and rectified immediately at the nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealer.
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Operating lever
The on-board computer is operated with the lower
left lever on the steering column.
Selecting functions of the on-board
computer
f Push lever up 3 or down 4.
Confirming selection (Enter)
f Push the lever forward 1.
Moving back one or several selection levels
f Pull the lever back 2 once or several times or
f
Select the arrow on the on-board
computer display with the operating lever and
push the operating lever forward 1.
On-Board Computer (BC)
Operation, controls
Note
It is not possible to describe all details of the on-
Display field
You can always return to the basic menu by pulling
board computer functions in this Owner’s Manual.
However, the examples will quickly familiarize you
the operating lever several times.
The display field is beneath the tachometer.
with the operational principle and help you to
5 - Button for voice control
navigate through the menu structure.
Readiness for operation
f Please refer to the separate Owner’s Manual
You can restore the factory default settings at any
for Porsche Communication Management
- With ignition switched on,
time by using the “SET” menu.
(PCM).
- with engine running.
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Basic setting
- Central display:
Radio station
The central line B of the on-board computer can
be selected in the SET menu.
Calling on-board computer functions in
display “C”
f Push operating lever up or down
(selection field D must be switched off).
The following displays can be called step by step:
- Average speed (ø mph),
- Average consumption (ø mpg),
- Range on remaining fuel (mls
),
– Tire pressure
A - Digital speedometer
- Navigation information
B - Central display
C - Bottom display
(if activated in the SET menu).
Note
Functions and display possibilities
The values “Average speed”, “Average consump-
Note
tion” and “Daily trip mileage” can be reset to zero
in the SET menu.
The available items and displays in the on-board
computer depend on the equipment of your
vehicle. For this reason it is possible that some
of the items and displays shown here are not
available in your on-board computer.
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The following menus are available, depending on
D - Switching selection field on or off
E - Arrow symbol for continuation
vehicle equipment:
f Push operating lever forward or back.
Arrow symbol:
1. LIMIT
f Push operating lever down in order to page
2. INFO
through the menu.
3. TEL
Arrow symbol:
4. CHRONO
f Push operating lever up in order to page
through the menu.
5. AUDIO
6. NAVI
7. OIL
8. TPM
9. SET
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LIMIT
Acoustic warning signal for speed limit
The acoustic warning signal can be activated for
speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
The signal sounds when the preset speed is
exceeded.
For the signal to sound again, the driving speed
must fall below the preset speed by at least
3 mph (5 km/h).
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
Setting the speed
f Push operating lever forward.
f Select LIMIT with the operating lever.
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Option 1:
Option 2:
f Select “xx mph” with the operating lever.
Accepting current speed
Presetting speed
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
f Select “LIMIT active” with the operating lever:
The acoustic warning signal is activated for the
not active
current speed.
active
Display:
f If “not active”, push the operating lever
If the vehicle is stationary, the message “Cannot
forward.
be accepted with car stopped” is displayed.
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Switching the acoustic warning signal off
f Select “LIMIT active” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
Display:
f Push operating lever slightly up or down until
the desired speed is reached.
upwards: speed is increased
downwards: speed is decreased
Note
Holding the lever up or down for a longer period
will adjust the speed in steps of 6 mph (10 km/h).
f Push operating lever forward.
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f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
INFO
Warning messages
f Select “Messages” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forwards or pull
backwards.
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
The display returns to the Info menu.
f Push operating lever forward.
Any existing warning messages can be called
using the operating lever.
Calling warning messages
You also can call warning messages which were
cancelled during the trip (but only until the next
f Select INFO with the operating lever.
time the ignition is switched on).
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Service
TEL
f Push operating lever forward.
Telephone information
Switching on selection field “D”
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
Recalling service information
Recalling telephone information
f Select INFO with the operating lever.
f Select TEL with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
f Select “Service” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
f The time until the next service is displayed in
miles and days.
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Note
Example:
f Push operating lever forward.
Selecting from the telephone book and
You can recall phone calls, e.g. calls that arrived
f Select a person to call and push the operating
calling
during your absence, via the menu item “Missed
lever forward.
calls”.
f Select “Phone book” with the operating lever.
The connection is established.
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f Push the operating lever forward to end the
Incoming call
call.
f Select “Accept” or “Refuse” and push the
operating lever forward.
Note
Rejected phone calls can be recalled with the
menu item “Missed calls”.
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Stopwatch on the instrument panel
Note on operation
The stopwatch has an analogue and a digital
When you leave the CHRONO menu while the
display.
stopwatch is running, measurement will continue.
The large pointer of the analogue display
The stopwatch stops after the ignition is switched
measures the seconds. The two small pointers
off. If the ignition is switched on again within
measure hours and minutes. The display re-starts
approx. 4 minutes, the stopwatch will continue to
at zero after 12 hours.
run.
Seconds and increments of 1/100th of a second
can be read on the digital display.
The only way to reset the stopwatch to zero is by
The digital display and the display in the on-board
selecting “Reset” in the CHRONO menu.
computer can indicate up to 99 hours and
59 minutes.
The stopwatch can be swivelled both to the left
and to the right.
Stopwatch displays:
- on the stopwatch on the instrument panel,
CHRONO
- in the on-board computer menu CHRONO,
Stopwatch
- on the performance display in the PCM.
You can use the stopwatch to measure time inter-
vals, e.g. on the race circuit or on work-related
Starting/stopping stopwatch
journeys. Measured lap times can be stored and
All stopwatch displays are started and stopped via
evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche
the on-board computer menu CHRONO.
Communication Management (PCM).
f Please see the chapter “Sport display” in the
separate PCM Owner’s Manual.
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Starting the timing
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
The time runs on all stopwatch displays.
f Push operating lever forward.
The on-board computer display changes to the
The selection field is switched on.
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
f Select CHRONO with the operating lever.
PCM information
The performance display in the “Trip/Sport
display” menu must be selected in order to
analyse the data in the PCM.
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