e
Closing windows
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Press rocker switchAuntil thewindow has
reached thedesired position.
One-touch operation
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Press rocker switchAbriefly.
Window movestoits final position.
Press againtostop thewindow inthe desired
position.
Comfort function whenlocking thevehicle at
the door lock
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Hold carkey indoor lockinthe locking direc-
tion until thewindows havereached thede-
sired position.
Anti-crushing
protection
If aside window isblocked duringclosing, itwill
stop andopen again byabout aninch.
A
Warning!
Risk ofsevere personal injuries.
If the rocker switchispressed againwithin
10 seconds ofthe window beingblocked, the
window willclose withitsfull closing force.
Anti-crushing protectionisdisabled.
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Once theanti-crushing protectionactstostop
the window andopens itslightly, donot press
the rocker switchagainwithin 10seconds
without checking tomake surethatnothing is
blocking thepath ofthe window.
The window willclose withfullclosing force.
One-touch operationisdisabled for10seconds
after blockage ofaside window.
Automatic
windowlowering
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Please observe thechapter "DOORS" onPage
21.
The standby function ofthe power
windows switches offafter twohours
When thecar isunlocked, thepower windows can
no longer beoperated aftertwohours (tosave the
car battery).
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Switch onthe ignition orstart theengine to
reactivate thepower windows.
Storing endposition ofthe windows
If the battery isdisconnected andreconnected,
the windows willnot beraised automatically when
the door isclosed.
1. Close thewindows withtherocker switch
once.
2. Press fronthalfofrocker switchagaintostore
the end position ofthe windows inthe control
unit.
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Operation ofthe ABS system
A wheel speed sensor ismounted toeach ofthe
four wheels. Ifwheel lock-up ofeither ofthe front
wheels orthe rear wheels issensed duringbrak-
ing, thebrake pressure isadjusted automatically
until thewheel nolonger slips.Thebrake pressure
is regulated foreach frontwheel individually and
for both ofthe rear wheels together.
On aroad surface whichisslippery ononly one
side, therear wheel whichisbraking onthe slip-
pery surface determines thebrake pressure which
will beapplied equallytoboth rearwheels. Thisen-
sures thatdirectional stabilityismaintained. How-
ever, ifbraking forcesapproach thewheel lock-up
point forallwheels (panicbraking) theABS system
will intervene toprovide arapid rythmic braking.
The proper operation ofABS isperceived bythe
driver asapulsating brakepedalinconjunction
with audible noiseandperhaps somevibration.
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Ifyou experience thesesensations whiledriv-
ing oraroad surface withquestionable trac-
tion, reduce vehicle speedappropriate forthe
prevailing roadconditions.
The functional readinessofall the main electrical
components ofthe ABS ischecked byan
electronic monitoring systembothbefore and
while youdrive. •
Warning lightUSA
• Warning lightCanada
When theignition isswitched onthe ABS warning
light willlight upwhile thesystem iselectronically
interrogated andgoes outwhen theengine is
started ifthe check isnot yetcomplete.
If the ABS warning lampfailstogo out, thisindi-
cates thatABS hasbeen deactivated duetoa
fault. Ifthe warning lightsinthe instrument panel
and on-board computer lightupwhile youaredriv-
ing, this indicates thatafault hasoccurred. Inboth
cases, normal braking, asinvehicles withoutABS,
is still retained.
The ABS system should,however, beexamined at
an authorized Porschedealerimmediately topre-
vent theoccurrence offurther faults.
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Ifthe ABS system becomes inoperative, take
your vehicle toyour authorized Porschedealer
immediately.
A
Warning!
The control unitofthe ABS brake system is
set forstandard tiresize. Ifnon-standard
tires areinstalled, thecontrol unitmay mis-
interpret thespeed ofthe vehicle, because of
the variant dataitreceives fromthesensors
on the axles.
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Use only tiremakes andtypes tested by
Porsche.
Controls,Instruments
Switchposition 1
Ignition ison.
All electrical equipment canbeswitched on.
The warning lightslightupfor alamp check.
Please notethedescription ofthe individual warn-
ing lights.
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When turning thekey toposition 1,relieve the
steering lockwith aslight steering movement.
Note
To conserve batterypoweratlow rpm (traffic
jams, towndriving etc.),switch offallelectrical
consumers whicharenotneeded atthat moment.
Switch
position 2
Starting theengine
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Turn thekey from position 1to position 2.
The clutch pedalmustbedepressed fully
before thestarter willengage.
The first operation ofthe starter isended automat-
ically when theengine starts.
If the engine doesnotstart, subsequent starter
operations willnotbeended automatically.
If the engine doesnotstart atthe first time or
stalls atany time, thekey must bereturned to
position O.
When theengine isrunning, thewarning lights
should gooff. Ifa light does notgooff, take
appropriate actionasindicated inthis manual.
Switching
engineoff
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Turn theignition keyfrom position 1to
position O.
/!\
Warning!
Risk ofan accident.
The steering wheel
willlock
andwillcause
loss ofsteering.
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Never remove keyfrom theignition lockorturn
the key offwhile thevehicle ismoving.
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Toavoid battery run-down, alwaysremove the
ignition keyfrom theignition lock.
Please observe thechapter "SATTERY" on
Page 155.
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Turn thesteering wheeluntilthesteering lock
is engaged.
Gong
If you leave thekey inthe ignition/steering lock,a
gong willsound whenthedriver's doorisopened.
This isareminder toremove thekey.
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Stopping Engine
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Turn keyback toposition
O.
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Donot stop engine immediately afterhardor
extended driving.
Keep engine running atincreased idlefor
about twominutes toprevent excessive heat
build-up beforeturning offengine.
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Toavoid battery run-down, alwaysremove the
ignition keyfrom theignition lock.
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Make surethatwhen youleave thecar, even
briefly, youhave withdrawn theignition key.
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Engage thesteering lockbymoving thesteer-
ing wheel tothe leftorright.
Turn thesteering wheeltothe locking position
before youswitch offthe engine sothat you
don't havetoexert yourself whenlocking or
unlocking thesteering.
A
Warning!
Hot engine compartment componentscan
burn skinoncontact.
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Before working onany part inthe engine com-
partment, turntheengine offand letitcool
down sufficiently.
Engine-compartment
blower,
radiator fan
The radiator andradiator fansareinthe front of
the car.
The engine-compartment blowerismounted on
the engine compartment lid.
A
Warning!
Risk ofinjury.
After theengine isswitched off,theengine-
compartment andcoolant temperatures are
monitored forapprox. 20minutes.
During thisperiod, anddepending ontem-
perature, theengine-compartment blower
and radiator fansmaycontinue torun or
start torun.
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Carry outwork inthese areasonlywith theen-
gine off,theignition off,and exercise extreme
caution.
Automatic
garagedoor
The ignition systeminyour Porsche mayinterfere
with your electronically operatedgaragedoor.
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Tocheck this,drive yourPorsche closetothe
garage door.Make surenottointerfere with
the operating rangeofthe door.
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Run theengine atdifferent speeds.
If the garage dooropens orcloses without youop-
erating thegarage doorunitinyour car,contact
the dealer whoinstalled theautomatic garage
door tohave thefrequency and/orcodingofthe
garage doorsignal changed ormodified.
Controls, Instruments
Instrument PanelUSAModels
Also refer tothe corresponding chaptersin
the Owner's Manual.
1 Voltmeter
2 Speedometer withanalogue display
3 Speedometer withdigital display
4 Automatic speedcontrol indicator light
5 Tachometer
6 Turn signal indicator light,left
7 High beam indicator light
8 On-board computer
9 Turn signal indicator light,right
10 Light sensor forinstrument illumination
11 Clock
12 Cooling system
Temperature gauge,warning light
13 Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
14 Engine oilpressure gauge
Controls, Instruments
Warning
lightslindicator lights
A Washer fluidlevel warning light
B Check engine warning light
CABS warning light
D Brake fluidlevel,
Brake distribution warninglight
E Parking brakewarning light
F Brake padwear warning light
G Engine oilpressure warninglight
H Battery warning light
I Safety beltwarning light
J
Airbag warning light
K Luggage compartment lid/
engine compartment lidwarning light
When
theignition isswitched on,the warning
lights lightupfor alamp check.
Note
Warnings thathave been given arestored inthe
appropriate controlunitmemory andcanberead
out atan authorized Porschedealer.
This information canhelp towarn youabout situa-
tions which maybehazardous toyou oryour car.
Instrument PanelCanada Models
Also refer tothe corresponding chaptersin
the Owner's Manual.
1 Voltmeter
2 Speedometer withanalogue display
3 Speedometer withdigital display
4 Automatic speedcontrol indicator light
5 Tachometer
6 Turn signal indicator light,left
7 High beam indicator light
8 On-board computer
9 Turn signal indicator light,right
10 Light sensor forinstrument illumination
11 Clock
12 Cooling system
Temperature gauge,warning light
13 Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
14 Engine oilpressure gauge
Controls, Instruments
Warning
Iights/indicator lights
A Washer fluidlevel warning light
B Check engine warning light
CABS warning light
o
Brake fluidlevel,
Brake distribution warninglight
E Parking brakewarning light
F Brake padwear warning light
G Engine oilpressure warninglight
H Battery warning light
I Safety beltwarning light
J
Airbag warning light
K Luggage compartment lid/
engine compartment lidwarning light
When
theignition isswitched on,the warning
lights lightupfor alamp check.
Note
Warnings thathave been given arestored inthe
appropriate controlunitmemory andcanberead
out atan authorized Porschedealer.
This information canhelp towarn youabout situa-
tions which maybehazardous toyou oryour car.
o
Voltmeter
Indicates thebattery voltage.
Normal range:12to16 volts.
The voltage maydrop considerably whenthe
vehicle isbeing started.
If the gauge iscontinually below12volts
when theengine isrunning:
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Have thebattery charging systemchecked at
an authorized Porschedealer.
Controls, Instruments
BaHery
• Warning light
The warning lightinthe instrument panelcomes
on when ignition isswitched onand must gooff
when engine isrunning.
If the warning lightsinthe instrument panel
and on-board computer comeonwhile the
engine isrunning orwhile driving:
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Stop thecarinasafe place andstop the
engine.
Possible causes
- Defect inthe battery charging system.
- Broken drivebelt.
A
Warning!
Risk ofan accident andriskofengine dam-
age.
A broken drivebeltmeans thereisno power
assistance tothe steering (moreeffortisre-
quired tosteer) andcoolant pumpfunction
will stop.
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Donot continue driving.
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Have thefault remedied atthe nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealer.
A
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Adjustment buttonforinstrument illumination and
trip counter
•. ~ Automatic SpeedControl
Indicator light
Indicates automatic speedcontrol readiness.
Tachometer
The tachometer showstheengine speedinrevo-
lutions perminute (rpm).
The beginning ofthe redmarks atthe right endof
the scale indicates themaximum permissible en-
gine rpm.
A speed limiterprevents theengine frombeing
overrewed duringacceleration. Beforereaching
this area, thenext
higher
gearshould beselect-
ed.
Shift tothe next
lower
gearwhen theengine rpm
drops below 1500rpm.
A
Caution!
To avoid severe engine damage.
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Always observe theengine rpmbefore down-
shifting toalower gear,soyou donot exceed
the maximum enginerpm.
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Turn
Signal Indicator
Light
Flashes insynchronism withtheturn signals.
Left arrow -leftturnsignals
Right arrow -right turnsignals
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Ifthe frequency ofthe display becomes notice-
ably faster, checktheoperation ofthe turn sig-
nals.
§D
HighBeam
Indicator light
Lights whenhighbeam orheadlight flasheris
switched on.
The indicator lightgoes outwhen thehigh beams
are switched off.
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