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Electrical System
In order toavoid damage andfaults inelectrical or
electronic systems,electrical accessories should
be installed atyour authorized Porschedealer.
~ Only useaccessories authorizedbyPorsche.
A
Warning!
Risk ofshort circuit andfire.
Replacing fusesorrelays withtheengine
running orthe ignition oncould cause elec-
trical shock.
~ Disconnected thebattery duringallwork on
the electrical system.
Please observe thechapter "BATTERY" on
Page 155.
Relays
Defective
relays
shouldbechanged onlybyan
authorized workshop.
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Alann
system,
centrallocking
The status ofthe central locking andalarm system
is not changed bydisconnecting thebattery.
When thebattery isdisconnected, thealarm sys-
tem ceases tofunction.
Overload protection
If the central locking systemisoperated more
than tentimes within aminute, furtheroperation is
blocked for30seconds.
load
switch-off aftertwohours
or five days
If the ignition keyisremoved, loadswhich are
switched onorinstandby (e.g.power windows,
luggage compartment lighting,interiorlight,radio)
are automatically switchedoffafter approximately
2 hours.
If the vehicle isnot started orunlocked withthere-
mote control within
fivedays,
theremote control
standby function isswitched off(toprevent dis-
charging ofthe vehicle battery).
1. Inthis case, unlock thedriver's doorwiththe
key atthe door lock.
Leave thedoor closed inorder toprevent the
alarm system frombeing triggered.
2. Press button 1on the remote control.
The remote controlisnow activated again.
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Warning!
Hydrogen gasgenerated bythe battery
could cause anexplosion, resultinginsevere
personal injuries.
c> Charge battery inawell ventilated area.
c> Never charge afrozen battery. Itmay explode
because ofgas trapped inthe ice. Allow afro-
zen battery tothaw outfirst.
c> Ifyou getelectrolyte, whichisan acid, inyour
eyes oron your skin, immediately rinsewith
cold water forseveral minutes andcalladoc-
tor.
Slow
battery charging
1. Pay attention toallwarnings andfollow instruc-
tions thatcome withyour battery charger.
2. When charging, ensureadequate ventilation.
3. Remove battery.
Please observe thechapter "REMOVING THE
BATTERY" onPage 158.
4. Allvent caps should beopen.
The fluid level should meettheindicator mark
in each cell.
5. Ensure thatcharger isswitched off-danger of
short circuit!
6. Connect chargercables.
Charger cablesmustbeconnected
POSITIVE
(+1
toPOSITIVE
(+)
and
NEGATIVE (-)toNEGATIVE
(-I.
7. Switch oncharger.
Normally, abattery shouldbecharged atno
more than10percent ofits rated capacity.
Rated capacity ofthe battery inyour vehicle is
listed onthe battery housing.
8. After charging, turnoffcharger anddiscon-
nect charger cables.
9. Tighten thevent caps andreinstall battery
Please observe thechapter "INSTALLING THE
BATTERY" onPage 158. Winter
operation
During thewinter months, batterycapacity tends
to decrease astemperatures drop.
Additionally, morepower isconsumed whilestart-
ing, andtheheadlights, heater,rearwindow de-
fogger, etc.,areused more frequently.
c> let your Porsche dealertestthebattery's
capacity beforewintersetsin.
Replacing battery
The service lifeofthe battery issubject tonormal
wear; itdepends graetlyoncare, climatic condi-
tions, anddriving conditions (distances, loads).
c> Only useanoriginal Porsche battery,withthe
correct partnumber, asareplacement.
c> Please observe thedisposal instructions for
batteries.
c>c>c>
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Replacing theremote-control battery
A weak battery mayberecognized bythe clearly
reduced actionrangeofthe remote controlor
when the
light-emitting diode2
inthe key grip
no longer flashes whentheremote controlis
operated. 1.
Using yourfinger nailorasmall screwdriver,
carefully liftoff the cover ofthe key grip.
2. Replace battery(observe polarity).
A spare battery (Lithium CR2032, 3volts) is
available atyour authorized Porschedealer.
3. Replace coverandpress together firmly.
Note
Any disposal regulations forbatteries mustbeob-
served'
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Lights, Replacing Bulbs
A
Warning!
Risk ofshort circuit.
c>
Always switchoffthe relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Risk ofinjury. Theheadlights areunder high
voltage wheninstalled.
c>
Becareful duringallwork inthe area ofthe
headlights.
Risk ofdamage. Bulbsofahigher wattage
can damage thelamp housing.
c>
Only thebulbs shown inthe chart maybeused.
c>
New bulbs mustbeclean andfree from
grease.
Therefore, nevertouch bulbswith
your barehands.
Use acloth orsoft paper whilereplacing bulbs.
c>
For reasons oftraffic safety, werecommend
that youalways carryspare bulbssothat you
can have acorrectly illuminated caratall
times. In certain countries, thecarrying ofspare
bulbs ismandatory.
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A
Caution!
Risk ofdamage toheadlights duetoexces-
sive temperatures andabrasion.
c>
Attach nocoverings (e.g.films, "stone
guards") inthe area ofthe headlights.
c>
Use soapy wateronlytoclean lightlenses and
plastic headlight lenses.
In no case maychemical cleanersorother vol-
atile cleaning fluidsbeused.
c>
Toprevent scratches, donot rubwith adry or
merely moistcloth,tissue orinsect sponges.
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BulbChart
Type.
rating
Low beam
H7,55W
Bi-Xenon lowbeam
Philips,D2S35W
High beam
H9,65W
Additional highbeam
(with Bi-Xenon headlights)
Hll,55W
Fog lights
H3,55W
Rear foglight,
Reversing light
P21 W
Taillight, brakelight
P21 /5 W
Raised brakelight
W3W
Turn signal light
PY21W
Parking lightfront
H6W
Side marker light
WY5W
Door guardjkerb light
W5W
License platelight
C5W
Luggage compartmenVengine
compartment light,interior light
K10 W
Reading light
6W Xenon
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Headlights
Removal
1. Unscrew plasticnut
A.
Detach sidecarpeting.
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Remove rubberplugBfrom theunlocking
opening. 3.
Place socket wrench fromtoolkitonthe
unlocking spindle.
The handle ofthe wrench shouldpoint
horizontally tothe rear.
4. Turn socket wrench approx. 180
0
Aand leave
in position.
The headlight isnow unlocked andcanbe
pulled forward outofthe wing.
5. Turn socket wrench backuntilitis pointing ver-
tically downward
B.
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Installing
1. Insert headlight intoguide railsandpush fully
into thewing.
2. Push headlight tothe rear andatthe same
time turnthesocket wrench untilitpoints hor-
izontally tothe rear
C.
The headlight lockingdevicemustperceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Check headlight forafirm seating, e.g.bypull-
ing itin the area ofthe fog light.
4. Insert rubber plugintotheunlocking opening
and secure thecarpeting.
Check thefunction ofall lights.
I>I>I>
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Lowbeam, highbeam andadditional
high beam
Opening thelidofthe headlight housing
1. Unscrew thetwo screws
A.
2. Press bothrelease tabsBand remove lid.
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Changing
bulbforlow beam
1. Turn plugcounter-clockwise (bayonetlock)and
pull itoff.
2. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so,ensure bulbisseated properly.
3. Reassemble inreverse order.
Changing
bulbforlow beam andhigh beam
(Bi-Xenon headlight)
1. Turn plugcounter-clockwise (bayonetlock)and
pull itoff.