Storing yourPorsche
If you intend tostore yourPorsche foraprolonged
period, pleaseconsult yourauthorized Porsche
dealer. Thestaff willbeglad toadvise youonthe
most suitable andnecessary methods.
r> Clean yourvehicle thoroughly insideandout-
side.
Clean theengine compartment.
The under carriage andchassis components
should befree ofdirt and saltdeposits.
r> Fillupthe fuel tank.
r> Change theoiland oilfilter, andrunthe engine
for several minutes.
r>
Increase thetire pressure to58 psi (4bar).
It is not recommended tolift the vehicle, dueto
the possibility ofcorrosion onshock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle shouldbemoved slightly, approxi-
mately everyfourweeks, toprevent flatspot
on the tires.
Climate control
The airconditioning systemshouldbeingood
working condition andfully charged.
WindshieldjHeadlight washer
r> Check andcorrect antifreeze/cleaning solu-
tion level asnecessary.
Electrical system
r> Remove thebattery fromthevehicle andstore
it in acool dryplace, notonacement floor.
When thebattery isdisconnected, the
alarm system isdeactivated.
r> Recharge thebattery every3months. Ifthe
battery remains inthe vehicle withthecables
connected, itis necessary tocheck, remove
and recharge thebattery every2-3weeks.
Do not fast charge thebattery.
r> Please observe thechapter "SATTERY" on
Page 155.
Vehicle
interior
The interior mustbedry, especially inthe area of
the floor carpets. Theuseofdrying agents (Silica-
Gel) isrecommended invehicles withleather inte-
rior and inareas withhighhumidity. Therecom-
mended amountis3fabric bagsof1.1 Ibs.
(500 grams) eachplaced onthe floor carpets.
Windows, doorsandlidsmust beclosed. Theair
flaps should beopened.
Maintenance, CarCare
Lowbeam, highbeam andadditional
high beam
Opening thelidofthe headlight housing
1. Unscrew thetwo screws
A.
2. Press bothrelease tabsBand remove lid.
Practical Tips,Emergency Service
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.
2.Turn clamping ringcounter-clockwise (bayonet
lock) andpullitoff.
3. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so,ensure bulbisseated properly.
4. Reassemble inreverse order.
Note
In order toprevent impairment ofthe headlight
beam adjustment function,thecable Cof the plug
must always pointtothe outside ofthe vehicle.
Changing
bulbforhigh beam or
additional highbeam (Bi-Xenon headlight)
1. Turn bulbholder.
Turn itcounter-clockwise onthe leftheadlight
and clockwise onthe right headlight.
Take bulbholder outofthe headlight housing.
2. Pull both plugrelease tabsapart.
Pull plug outofthe bulb holder.
3. Replace thedefective bulbwith bulb holder.
4. Reassemble inreverse order.
Closing
lidofheadlight housing
1. Insert retaining lugsoflid into thebottom of
the headlight housingandclose liduntil itper-
ceptibly engages.
2. Screw inboth screws.
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Practical Tips,Emergency Service
.1.67
Changing Bulbinthe Side
Marker Light
1. Remove capinthe wheel housing linerwiththe
screwdriver.
2. Insert screwdriver intotheopening inthe wheel
housing lineratright angles tothe side marker
light housing.
By pressing withthescrewdriver, disengage
the securing springofthe side marker light
housing.
110
PracticalTips,Emergency Service 3.
Remove sidemarker lightandundo bulbholder
(bayonet lock),
4. Remove bulbfrom theholder andreplace.
Insert holder.
5. Insert thelight tabs (arrow A)into thewing at
the front.
Engage securing spring(arrow
B)
inthe wing.
6. Press capintothewheel housing liner.
Check operation ofthe light.
Raised BrakeLights
Changing bulb
1. Lever outright-hand segmentofthe lens with
the screwdriver blade
(arrow).
Practical Tips,Emergency Service 2.
Turn lockoflight housing counter-clockwise by
approx. 90°,andremove light. 3.
Disengage all6securing tabsofthe lamp
bracket
(arrow).
Remove lampbracket, takeoutdefective bulb
and replace.
4. Reassemble inreverse order.
Check operation ofthe light.
Index
A
ABS (antilock brakesystem) 44,45,54,56
Warning light 54,56
Acoustic warningsignal. 69
Aerodynamic components 9
Air compressor 100
Air conditioning system 90
Air distribution 88,90
Air filter 128
Airbag 38,39
Switching offpassenger airbag 36
Warning light 54,56
Alarm System 24,107
Alcantara 136
Antenna 107,131
Antifreeze 113
Antilock brakesystem (ABS) 44,45
Ashtray 94
Assembly aidsforwheel changes 150
Audio operation 105,106
Auto-button airconditioning system 90,91
Automatic
Airconditioning 90
Car washes 131
Door locking 21
Headlight adjustment... 82
Locking retractor 34
Speed control 54,56,58,86, 87
Average consumption 68
Average speed 68,72
190
Index
B
Backrest Adjustment 30
Release 30,31
Battery 100,155
Warning light.. 54,56,58
Before driving off 14,15
Belt tensioner 32
Belts 32,136
Warning light... 54,56
Blower adjustment 88,90, 93
Brakes 40,119
Distribution warninglight... 54,56
Fluid 119,185
Fluid level 54,56
Fluid warning light 119
Lights 165,171
Pad wear warning light 54,56
Pads 16,43
Parking brakewarning light... 54,56
Break inhints 16
Bulbs Chart 163
Replacing 162
C
Canholder 95
Capacities, overview 185
Car care 130
Car washes 131Cassette
tape
Holder 97
Player
l
06
Catalytic converters 125
Cautions 112,140
Central locking 22
emergency operation 23
Changing wheels 150
Check engine
Warning light.. 54,56,66
Child restraint
Anchorages ,35
Switching offpassenger airbag 37
Syste m 36
Cigarette lighter 94
Circulating airbutton 91
Circulating airsetting 89,91
Clock 54,56,64
Clothes hook 96
Clutch pedal .40
Compact disc
Changer 106
Holder 97
Player
l
06
Compartment monitoring 24
Compressor 91,92
Coolant 62,113
Level 113
Temperature gauge 62
Warning light 62
Cooling system 62,113
