CheckEngine
Warning Light
The warning lightinthe instrument panelcomes
on when theignition isfirst turned onand remains
on briefly asabulb check. Ifthe light does not
come on,have thebulb replaced promptly.
If the warning lightsinthe instrument panelandon-
board computer comeonand remain onwhile
driving, itsuggests:
- apotential enginecontrol problem andthe
need forsystem serviceor
- animproperly fastenedtankcapor
- refuelling withengine running.
Although thevehicle isusually driveable andwill
not require towing, seeyour dealer forservice as
soon aspossible.
Controls, Instruments
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Caution!
If the Check engine lightinthe instrument
panel isflashing, severecatalytic converter
damage andpower losswillsoon occur.
Prolonged drivingwiththeCheck engine
light oncould cause damage tothe emission
control system. Italso could affect fuelecon-
omy anddriveability.
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Have thefault remedied atthe nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealerimmediately.
PracticalTIps,Emergency Service
Caution 140
Tires;Wheels 141
Lifting theVehicle 148
Flat Tire 149
Wheel Bolts 150
Electrical System 152
Battery , ,155
Emergency StartingwithJumper Cables 160
Lights, Replacing Bulbs 162
Headlights , "164
Adjusting Headlights 175
Towing 177
Practical Tips,Emergency Service
Towing
Certain statestatutes andlocal ordinances prohib-
it
towing withachain, ropeoreven atow bar.
In addition, damagetoyour vehicle mayresult
from improper procedures.
Consult yourauthorized Porschedealerforde-
tails.
Vehicle towing
Flat bed towing isthe preferred typeoftowing to
be used onPorsche vehicles.
Under certain circumstances, wheelliftsmay be
used when thevehicle willnotroll.
The vehicle mustbetowed withallfour
wheels offthe ground, otherwise damageto
the vehicle mayresult.
Towing eye
The towing eyeiscontained inthe tool kit.
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Caution!
Risk ofdamage tothe vehicle.
'" Use thetowing eyeonly foranemergency to
remove thevehicle offthe road. Thetowing
eye isto be used onlytopull thevehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor ortowing aparatus ifthe
vehicle willrollfreely. Undernocircumstances
is the vehicle tobe secured usingthetowing
eye. '"
Never usethetowing eyetotow thisorany
other vehicle.
Front mounting
1. Carefully removetheplastic capbeside the
license platewithascrew driver.
2. Screw thetowing eyeintothehole.
Rear
mounting
1. Remove licenseplate.
2. Carefully removetheplastic capbetween the
bumpers withascrew driver.
3. Screw thetowing eyeintothehole.
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Pulling vehicle ontoflatbed
1. Position wooden rampsatthe base ofthe flat
bed toreduce theangle ofthe pull.
2. Reel inthe hoist cable andcheck theunderside
of the vehicle forany interference.
Practical Tips,Emergency Service
Tieing
downvehicle onflat bed
1. Carefully feedtowing strapsthrough theopen-
ing inthe
rear wheels.
Make suremetal partsofstraps donot dam-
age rim.
Make surethestrap isflat over therim bead.
Make surebrake backing plateisnot dam-
aged.
2. Secure strapstorear offlat bed.
3. Reel inhoist cable onlyfarenough totension
tie-down straps. 4.
Carefully feedtowing strapsthrough theopen-
ing inthe
front wheels.
Make suremetal partsofstraps donot dam-
age rim.
Make surethestrap isflat over therimbead.
Make surebrake backing plateisnot dam-
aged.
5. Secure strapstofront offlat bed.
6. Release tensiononhoist cable, butdonot dis-
connect.
Use hoist cable asasafety cable.
Sparekey 19,20
Speed Control 58,86, 87
Gong 69
Speedometer 54,60
analogue display 56
digital display 54,56
Spoiler 104
Starting engine 52
Steering lock 50
Steering wheel
Adjustment 31
Lock 51
Stopping engine 53
Storage options 96,97
Storage tray 97
Storing yourPorsche 137
Sun visors 103
T
Tachometer 54,56,61
Taillight 171
Tank 121,122,185
Ventilation system 126
Technical data 182
Temperature setting 88,90
Theft protection 18
Tires 16,141,184
Pressure 5,143, 183
Pressure compressor 100
Repair kit.. 149
Tires andtirecare 141
Tool kit 100
Towing 177,178 Tracks
184
Transmission 109,183
Fluid 185
Thpwu~r ~
Trunk entrapment 101
Turn signals 61,83,168,171
Indicator lights 54,56
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Undercoating 124,133
V
Valves 145
Vanity mirror 103
Vehicle Care 130
Data 180,181
Identification label 180
Identification number 100,180
Washing 131
Ventilation 88
Vents 93
Voltmeter 54,56,58
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Warning lampsandmessages 75
Washer fluid 126,185
Level warning light 54,56
Washing 131
Weights 186
Wheel Bolts 19,150 Changing
149
Wheels 135,184
Windows 26,27, 133
Washer nozzles 84
Washer system 84,126, 185
Windshield wiper/washer lever 84
Windshield wipers 84,85,129
Replacing 129
Winter operation
Battery "157
Coolant. 113
Engine oil 114
Jumper cables 160,161
Locks 132
Seals 134
Snow chains 147
Tires 146,184
Washer fluid 126
Wiper blades 129
Wiper Blades 129
Interval 84,85
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