Porsche 911 GT3 (2010 year). Manual - part 13
Removing the battery
The required tool is in the tool kit.
The battery is located in the luggage compart-
ment under a black plastic lid.
Warning!
Risk of damage to alternator and electronic
control units.
f Do not disconnect the battery while the engine
is running.
This also applies to cars equipped with a
battery main switch.
f Never drive the car with a disconnected
battery.
Risk of caustic burns from escaping acid.
1.
Switch off engine and all electrical loads.
4.
Important: disconnect the negative (-) ground
f Keep vent caps on to avoid spillage.
wire first, and then the positive (+) cable -
2.
Open turn-locks A.
danger of short circuit!
f Do not tilt the battery when removing and
Remove plastic lid.
installing it.
5.
Unscrew fastening screw B.
3.
Pull off central vent hose C.
6.
Remove battery.
Danger!
Risk of short circuit and explosion, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
f Important: disconnect the negative (-) ground
wire first, and then the positive (+) cable.
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Installing the battery
1. Put battery in and push it all the way to the
stop.
2. Screw in fastening screw B.
Danger!
Risk of short circuit and explosion, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
f
Important: connect the positive (+) cable first,
and then the negative (-) ground wire.
3.
Important: connect the positive (+) cable first,
and then the negative (-) ground wire -
danger of short circuit!
4.
Push on central vent hose C.
Installing the plastic lid
4.
Turn the turn-locks so that they point in
longitudinal direction.
1. Insert the two outer hooks of the plastic lid into
the eye mounts of the lid opening.
5.
Press the turn-locks down until they audibly
engage.
2. Lower the lid.
3. Using both hands, push the lid into the eye
mounts without using force (if too much force
is used, the hooks may jam and the panel will
warp).
Make sure that the lid is correctly seated.
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3. Replace the cover and press together firmly.
Please observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Note
f Please dispose batteries in compliance with
any and all government regulations.
Replacing the remote-control
battery
The battery should be changed when the range of
the radio remote control becomes smaller or
when the light-emitting diode no longer flashes
when the remote control is operated.
1. Using your finger nail or a small screwdriver,
carefully lift off the cover of the key grip
(arrow).
2. Replace the battery (paying attention to the
polarity).
Replacement battery - Lithium CR 2032,
3 volts.
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Warning!
Danger of caustic burns.
Emergency Starting with Jumper
Cables
Risk of short circuit, damage and explosion,
f Do not lean over the battery.
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Danger of gas explosion.
If the battery is discharged, e.g. in winter or after
f
Use only jumper cables of adequate diameter
the car has been parked for a long time, the
f
Improper use of booster battery to start a
cross-section and fitted with completely
battery of another car can be used for starting
vehicle may cause an explosion, resulting in
insulated alligator clips.
with the help of jumper cables.
serious personal injury or death.
Make sure the voltage of both batteries is the
f
Follow all warnings and instructions of the
f
Keep sources of ignition away from the
same. Both batteries must be 12 volt types.
jumper cable manufacturer.
battery, e.g. open flame, burning cigarettes or
The capacity (Ampere hours, Ah) of the booster
battery must not be substantially less than that of
f
When connecting jumper cables, make sure
sparking due to cable contact or welding work.
the discharged battery.
that they cannot get caught in any moving
f
A discharged battery can freeze even at 23 °F/
parts in the engine compartment.
The discharged battery must be correctly
-5 °C.
The jumper cables must be long enough so
connected to the vehicle’s electrical system.
Before connecting jumper cables, a frozen
that neither vehicles nor cables touch another.
battery must be thawed out.
f Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on
f
The vehicles must not be in contact, otherwise
Page 211.
current might flow as soon as the positive
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY
terminals are connected.
UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT LID” on Page 210.
f
The cable clamps must not be allowed to
contact each other when one end of the
Note
jumper cables are connected to a battery.
f Do not try to start the car by pushing or
f
Ensure that tools or conductive jewelery (rings,
towing. Damage to the catalytic converters
chains, watch straps) do not come into contact
and other components of the car may result.
with the positive jumper cable or the positive
battery post.
f
Improper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin
the alternator.
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Connect jumper cables in the following
4.
Start the engine.
sequence:
An attempted start using jumper cables should
not last more than 15 seconds. Then allow a
Always observe the sequence below:
waiting period of at least one minute.
1.
Connect the positive lead (red) to the
f
Note
positive terminal of the discharged battery
Before disconnecting the jumper cables,
first, then connect it to the positive terminal of
electrical loads such as the heated rear
the donor battery.
window and the heating fan blower should be
switched on (the vehicle’s lights must not be
2.
First connect the negative cable (black) to
switched on). This reduces voltage peaks
the negative terminal of the donor battery, then
which may occur when disconnecting the
connect it to a suitable grounding point on the
jumper cables.
vehicle with the discharged battery.
This grounding point must lie as far as possible
With the engine running, remove both jumper
from the battery.
cables in reverse order.
For example, a solid metal part or the engine
block are suitable grounding points.
If no suitable grounding points are to be found
on either vehicle, the negative cable must
carefully be connected directly to the negative
terminal of the battery.
If a suitable grounding point is to be found only
on the donor vehicle, the negative cable must
first be connected to the terminal of the
discharged battery, then to the grounding point
of the donor vehicle.
3.
Run the engine of the donor car at a higher
speed.
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Bulb chart
Lights, Replacing Bulbs
Type, rating
Warning!
Halogen low beam
H7, 55W
Risk of short circuit.
Low beam with Bi-Xenon headlight
Philips, D2S 35W
f Always switch off the relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Halogen high beam
H9, 65W
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight without cornering light
H11, 55W
The Bi-Xenon headlights are under high
voltage when installed.
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight with cornering light
H7 LL, 55 W
f Be careful during all work in the area of the Bi-
Turn signal indicator light, side
WY5W
Xenon headlights.
License plate light
C5W
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the lamp housing.
f Only the bulbs shown in the chart may be used.
f New bulbs must be clean and free from oil,
grease and fingerprints. Therefore, never
touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper while replacing bulbs.
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Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
f To ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover
the gap between headlight and body
(e.g. “stone guards” or films).
f Only use soapy water to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses.
In no case may chemical cleaners or other
volatile cleaning fluids be used.
f To prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or
merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
Removing headlights
2. Remove rubber plug B from the unlocking
opening.
1. Unscrew plastic nut A.
Detach the side carpeting.
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Installing
1. Insert headlight into the guide rails and push
fully into the fender.
2. Push headlight to the rear and at the same
time turn the socket wrench until it points
horizontally to the rear C.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Insert the rubber plug into the unlocking
opening and secure the carpet.
Check the function of all lights.
3. Place socket wrench (tool kit) on the unlocking
Low beam, high beam and additional high
spindle.
beam
The handle of the wrench should point horizon-
tally to the rear.
Opening the lid of the headlight housing
4. Turn socket wrench approx. 180° A. The
1. Unscrew the 4 screws A.
headlight is unlocked and pushed forward
2. First lift release tab B, then push both release
slightly during this process.
tabs C upwards and take off lid.
5. Turn socket wrench back until it is pointing
vertically downward B and leave in position.
6. The headlight is now unlocked and can be
pulled forward out of the fender.
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Halogen headlights:
Bi-Xenon headlight (without cornering light):
2. Disengage both fixing loops A.
Changing bulb for low beam
Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
3. Replace defective bulb B.
1. Pull off plug A.
1. Turn the plug counter-clockwise (bayonet lock)
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
and pull it off.
2. Disengage fixing loop B.
4. Engage both fixing loops A, push on plug and
turn right as far as the stop.
3. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
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Closing lid of headlight housing
1. Push on lid until it perceptibly engages.
2. Fasten lid with the 4 screws.
Bi-Xenon headlight (without cornering light):
2. Pull both plug release tabs apart.
Changing bulb for additional high beam
Pull plug out of the bulb holder.
Halogen headlights:
3. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.
Changing bulb for low beam
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
1. Turn the bulb holder.
Turn it counter-clockwise on the left headlight
and clockwise on the right headlight.
Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing.
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Bi-Xenon headlight (with cornering light):
2. Turn the plug counter-clockwise and pull it off.
3. Disengage both fixing clips.
Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
4. Replace defective bulb.
1. Undo the 3 screws on the control unit and
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
remove the control unit.
5. Engage both fixing clips, push on plug and turn
clockwise until stop position is reached.
6. Reinstall the control unit and screw tight.
7. Push on housing cover until it perceptibly
engages.
8. Fasten housing cover with the 4 screws.
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Bi-Xenon headlight (with cornering light):
2. Pull off plug.
3. Disengage fixing clip.
Changing bulb for additional high beam
4. Replace defective bulb.
1. Turn cover counter-clockwise and take off.
5. Engage fixing clip, insert plug, reinstall the
cover and rotate clockwise to stop.
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Changing bulb for side marker light
3. Swivel out the indicator light and undo bulb
holder (bayonet lock).
1. Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with
4. Remove the bulb from the holder and replace
a screwdriver.
it. Insert holder.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the
Check operation of the light.
wheel housing liner parallel to the turn signal
5. Insert the turn signal’s retaining lugs A into the
housing (in direction of travel).
side section at the front.
By pressing with the screwdriver, disengage
Push in turn signal until the securing spring B
the securing spring of the turn signal housing.
is felt to engage.
6. Press the cap into the wheel housing liner.
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Front Side Lights, Front Turn
Signal Lights, Daytime Running
Lights, Tail Lights and Additional
Brake Light
These lights are equipped with light-emitting
diodes or light modules and cannot be replaced
individually. Replacement also involves a greater
amount of installation work.
f Have the defective light replaced at your autho-
rized Porsche dealer.
License Plate Light
Changing bulb
1. Unscrew both screws A and remove the light
lens.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
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Adjusting Headlights
For checking the headlight adjustment, the
Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be
vertical position of the cutoff of the low beam (see
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical
f Please see the chapter “LIGHTS, REPLACING
fig.) has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall)
adjustment unit.
BULBS” on Page 219.
in distance of 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) from the front lens
of the headlamp.
Distance
Adjustment
The correct position of the cutoff is 2.0 in. (5 cm)
Visual aim shall be performed at not less than
The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to
at 24.6 ft. or 7.5 m (0.4°) below a horizontal line,
24.6 ft. (7.5 m) (this value is a rounded down
drive and the fuel tank completely filled.
x cm from ground to the center of the headlamp
conversion from the 25-foot distance typical of
lens.
field aim using a screen). The 24.6 ft. (7.5 m)
The driver’s seat must be loaded by a person or a
distance is measured from the headlamp lens to
165 lbs. (75 kg) weight and the tire pressures
the viewing screen.
must meet the prescribed values.
After being loaded, the car must be rolled a few
meters so that the suspension can settle.
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Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are
projected is perpendicular to the floor and the
vehicle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in
color, unobstructed, and wide and high enough to
accommodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the
vehicle’s headlamp spacing.
Adjustment screws
Halogen headlights and Bi-Xenon headlights:
f Detach side carpeting in luggage compart-
B - Height adjustment
ment.
Unscrew plastic nut A.
Note
Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment
f Do not alter the lateral adjustment.
screw.
The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon
socket screws right or left, as appropriate.
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Towing
Towing hook
Certain state statutes and local ordinances
The towing hook A is contained in the tool box in
prohibit towing with a chain, rope or even a tow
the luggage compartment.
bar.
In addition, damage to your vehicle may result
Caution!
from improper procedures.
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for
details.
f
Use the towing hook only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
Vehicle towing
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the
Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
be used on Porsche vehicles.
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be
hook.
used when the vehicle will not roll.
f
Never use the towing hook to tow this or any
The vehicle must be towed with all four
other vehicle.
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result.
f
Bear in mind the limited ground clearance of
Fitting towing hook
your car on uneven surfaces.
When fitting on the rear of the vehicle, the license
plate must be removed.
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate
plastic cover into the bumper until the cover
disengages.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by
its thread.
3. Completely screw in the towing hook A.
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