WKD 980 021 04 © Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG 8/03 Porsche, the Porsche crest, Carrera, Targa, Boxster, Cayenne, Tiptronic and Tequipment are registered trademarks and the distinctive shapes of Porsche automobiles are trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. All rights reserved. Printed in Germany Dear Porsche Owner, We would like to thank you for your purchase of a Porsche Sports car. Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no novice when it comes to automobiles. Remember however, as with any vehicle, you should take time to familiarize yourself with your Porsche and its performance characteristics. Always drive within your own unique capabilities as a driver and your level of experience with your Porsche. Ensure that anyone else driving your Porsche does the same. To prevent or minimize injury, always use your safety belts. Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of your vehicle. This Owner's Manual contains a host of useful information. Please take the time to read this manual before you drive your new Porsche. Become familiar with the operation of your Porsche car for maximum safety and operating pleasure. The better you know your Porsche, the more pleasure you will experience driving your new car. Always keep your Owner's Manual in the car, and give it to the new owner if you ever sell your Porsche. A separate Maintenance Booklet explains how you can keep your Porsche in top driving condition by having it serviced regularly. A separate Warranty and Customer Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Porsche. For U.S. only: If you believe that your vehicle has a fault which could cause a crash, injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche Cars N.A.). If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer, or Porsche Cars N.A.. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-(800)-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Your car has thousands of parts and components which have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Porsche's high standards of engineering quality and safety. Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or interfere with those safety features built into the vehicle. Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe manner obeying the local laws and in the light of driving conditions faced by you, and in accordance with the instructions provided in this Owner's Manual. Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring those laws and driving conditions, or by ignoring the instructions in this manual. Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can lead to accidents and severe or fatal personal injuries. Regularly check your vehicle for signs of damage. Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers, rear wing or underside panels affect the driving behavior and therefore must be replaced immediately. 2 Your car may have some or all of the components described in this manual. Should you have difficulty understanding any of the explanations of features or equipment installed in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also check with your dealer on other available options or equipment. Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the driver's side of the vehicle, and right as the passenger's side of the vehicle. Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the information available at the time of printing. It has always been Porsche's policy to continuously improve its products. Porsche, therefore, reserves the right to make changes in design and specification, and to make additions or improvements in its product without incurring any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured. We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable driving in your Porsche. Important! For your own protection and longer service life of your car, please heed all operating instructions and special warnings. These special warnings use the safety alert symbol, followed by the words Danger, Warning and Caution. These special warnings contain important messages regarding your safety and/or the potential for damage to your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in serious mechanical failure or even physical injury. f Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could create dangerous conditions or defeat safety engineering features built into your car. f Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and consistently with the law, according to the driving conditions, and the instructions in this manual. Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could cause accidents and severe or fatal personal injuries. Note to owners In Canada, this manual is also available in French. To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to: Note aux proprietaires Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire ou du: Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE 5045 Orbitor Drive Building #8, Suite 200 Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 4Y4 Telephone number for customer assistance: 1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3 3 Fuel Quality Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI). Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle. Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI), since the engine's "Electronic OktaneTM knock control" will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary. Fuels containing alcohol and ether Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels during certain times of the year. Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols (such as methanol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE). Under normal conditions, the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability. You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche, provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met. We recommend, however, to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle: ­ Deterioration of driveability and performance. ­ Substantially reduced fuel economy. ­ Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially at high altitude or at high temperature. ­ Engine malfunction or stalling. Fuels containing MMT Some North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be negatively affected. The check engine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT. 4 Tire Pressures for Cold Tires Front Rear 32 psi (2.2 bar) 32 psi (2.2 bar) These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires. For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires, Wheels sections of this manual and follow the recommendations contained therein. 5 Porsche and the Environment Environmental guidelines We develop and produce exclusive sports cars with advanced environmental and safety technology and a great ability to fascinate. Our environmental policy is based on the following principles: ­ The maximum possible use of environmental and safety technology that is economically justifiable. ­ Economical usage of energy and resources. ­ Involvement of our business partners and contractors in our efforts to protect the environment. ­ Open dialogue with all social groups. California Proposition 65 Warning Warning! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Production Whether in production or repair, Porsche always relies on environmentally friendly technology. A waste-management system has been introduced to reduce the amount of waste while simultaneously increasing the recycling rate. Waste water leaves the Porsche factory only after being appropriately treated. 6 Environmentally friendly vehicles Modern environmental technology ensures compliance with all emission laws applicable worldwide. These have the following advantages: ­ Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic converters ensures low emissions, even in short-trip operation. ­ Reliable operation and good emission control over a long useful life. f Please refer to the chapter "FUEL ECONOMY" on page 124. Recycling ­ for a Porsche, this is virtually an academic question More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are still running. Just in case recycling is ever necessary, we take the following precautionary measures: ­ Identification of all materials. ­ Use of recyclable materials. ­ Reusable components designed for simple removal. ­ These reasons result in a further increase in the recycling rate which is currently 80 per cent. Emission control is built in Innovative engine technology combines high engine performance and environmental compatibility. The engine diagnosis system electronically monitors the components and systems that affect exhaust gases. This continuous monitoring and fault storage enables swift, reliable diagnosis and fault detection. Any fault messages are indicated to the driver by the "Check Engine" warning light and the on-board computer. f Please refer to the chapter "WARNINGS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IN THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER" on page 81. 7 Child Seats Danger! Risk of death or serious injury. f Do not allow children under the age of 12 to sit in this car. The Carrera GT has frontal airbags and does not have an airbag deactivation system. Children in child seat or booster seat are at risk for serious personal injuries or death if the front airbag deploys. f Do not install the Porsche child seat on your passenger seat. Special features of the vehicle surface Depending on the color and incident light, the carbon fiber structure of the body surface can be visible at high temperatures and high humidity. This phenomenon is a result of the technology and design. Power transmission, brakes The differential lock, which was designed for driving on the race track, may make a slight noise when maneuvring and on tight corners. The high-performance brake system is designed for optimal braking effect at all speeds and temperatures. Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient conditions (such as temperature and humidity) therefore might cause brake noises. Wear on the different components of the braking system, such as brake pads or brake discs, depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and the conditions of use and therefore cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road. The values communicated by Porsche are based on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear increases considerably when the vehicle is driven on race tracks or through an aggressive driving style. Before using your vehicle in this way, please consult an authorized Porsche dealer about the guidelines which currently apply. Coverings f Do not affix any coverings (e.g. films or "stone guards") in the area of the headlights and air intakes. Damage due to excessive temperatures and abrasion could result. Technical modifications Modifications may be carried out on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche. This ensures that your Porsche will remain reliable and safe to drive, and that it will not be damaged as a result of the modifications. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you. Ground clearance Caution! Risk of damage. The vehicle may touch the ground as a result of the limited ground clearance. f Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes (e.g. parking lots), curbs, uneven surfaces, lifting platforms, etc. f Avoid steep ramps. f Please refer to the chapter "TOWING, RECOVERY" on page 172. Chassis, body The special features of carbon fiber technology require that checking and damage analysis on the chassis and body (e.g. after accidents) must only be performed by an authorized Porsche dealer. Traction Control Traction Control should always b ...