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Beforedrivingoff.. 14
Break inhints forthe first
1,000 miles/1,600 kilometers 16
Keys 19
Security WheelBolts 19
Doors 21
Central Locking 22
Alarm System, InfraredPassenger
Compartment Monitoring 24
Power Windows 26
Inside mirror 28
Rear View Mirrors 28
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating 29
Seat Adjustment 30
Steering WheelAdjustment.. 31
Safety Belts 32
Child Restraint Anchorages 35
Child Restraint Systems 36
Airbag Systems 38
Clutch Pedal 40
Parking Brake 40
Brakes 41
ABS Brake System
(Antilock BrakeSystem) 44
Interior lights 46
Footwell Lights 47
Operation, Instruments 48
Ignition/Starter Switchwith
anti-theft SteeringLock 50
Starting Procedures 52
Stopping Engine 53Instrument
PanelUSAModels 54
Instrument PanelCanada Models 56
Voltmeter 58
Automatic SpeedControl 58
Instrument Illumination 59
Trip Odometer 59
Speedometer 60
Changing overbetween
Miles /Kilometers 60
Tachometer 61
Turn Signal Indicator Light 61
High Beam 61
Cooling System 62
Fuel 63
C~k ~
Engine OilPressure 65
Check Engine
Warning Light 66
On-Board Computer (BC) 67
Warnings inthe Instrument Panelandinthe On-
Board Computer 75
Emergency FlasherSwitch 81
Light Switch 82
Automatic HeadlightBeamAdjustment 82
Turn Signal /
Headlight Dimmer/Flasher Lever 83
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever 84
Automatic SpeedControl 86
Heating andVentilation 88
Automatic AirConditioning 90
Central andSide Vents 93
Fresh-air Intake 93Controls,
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Ashtray 94
Cigarette Lighter 94
Cupholder 95
Storage inthe Passenger Compartment 96
Luggage Compartment Lidand
Engine Compartment Lid 98
Luggage Compartment.. 100
Trunk Entrapment 101
Sun Visors 103
Spoiler, SideMember Panels 104
Car Audio Operation/Tips 105
Car Telephone and
Aftermarket Alarms 107
Roof Transport System 108
Gearshifting 109
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DearPorsche Owner
A lot has gone intothemanufacture ofyour
Porsche, includingadvanced engineering, rigid
quality control anddemanding inspections.
These engineering andsafety features willbe
enhanced byyou ...
the safe driver ...
- who knows hiscar and allcontrols,
- who maintains thevehicle properly,
- who uses driving skillswisely andalways
drives withinher/his owncapabilities andthe
level offamiliarity withthevehicle.
You willfind helpful hintsinthis manual onhow to
perform mostofthe checks listedonthe following
pages.
If in doubt, havethese checks performed byyour
authorized Porschedealer.
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Before
driving off...
Check thefollowing itemsfirst
I>
Turn theengine offbefore youattempt any
checks orrepairs onthe vehicle.
I>
Besure thetires areinflated correctly.
Check tiresfordamage andtirewear.
I>
See that wheel boltsareproperly tightened
and notloose ormissing.
I>
Check engine oillevel, addifnecessary.
Make itahabit tohave engine oilchecked with
every fuelfilling.
I>
Check allfluid levels suchaswindshield
washer andbrake fluidlevels.
I>
Besure thevehicle battery iswell charged and
cranks theengine properly.
I>
Check alldoors andlidsforproper operation
and latch them properly.
I>
Check, andifnecessary replacewornor
cracked wiperblades.
I>
See that allwindows areclear andunob-
structed.
I>
Check airintake slotsandarea between lug-
gage compartment lidand windshield arefree
of snow andice,sothe heater andthewind-
shield wipers workproperly.
I>
Ifachild willberiding inthe vehicle, check
child seat/child seatrestraint systemtoen-
sure thatrestraints areproperly adjusted.
I>
Check allexterior andinterior lightsforopera-
tion andthat thelenses areclean.
I>
Check theheadlights forproper aim,andif
necessary, havethem adjusted.
I>
Check underthevehicle forleaks.
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Besure allluggage isstowed securely.
Emergency equipment
It is good practice tocarry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some ofthe items youshould haveare:
window scraper, snowbrush, container orbag of
sand orsalt, emergency light,small shovel, first-
aid kit, etc.
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Neverinvitecartheft!
An unlocked carwith thekey inthe ignition lock
invites cartheft.
A steering wheellockanda
gong alarm
arestan-
dard equipment inyour Porsche.
The gong alarm willsound ifyou open thedriver's
door while thekey isstill inthe ignition lock.Itis
your reminder topull thekey outofthe ignition
lock andtolock thedoors.
/!\
Warning!
Any uncontrolled movementofthe vehicle
may result inserious personal injuryand
property damage.
Never leaveyourvehicle unattended withthe
key inthe ignition lock,especially ifchildren
and/or petsareleftunattended inthe vehi-
cle. They canoperate powerwindows and
other controls. Ifthe engine isleft running,
they mayaccidentally engagetheshift lever.
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Always remove theignition key.
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Always setthe parking brake.
I>
Lock thedoors withthekey orwith theremote
control.
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/!\
Warning!
Risk ofaserious accident.
The steering column
willlock
when youre-
move thekey while youaredriving oras the
car isrolling toastop. Youwillnotbeable to
steer thecar.
I>
Never remove thekey from thesteering lock
while youaredriving.
To
protect yourvehicle andyour possessions
from theft, youshould alwaysproceed as
follows whenleaving yourvehicle:
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Close windows.
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Remove ignitionkey.
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Engage steering lock.
I>
Lock storage traybetween theseats andglove
compartment.
I>
Remove valuables (e.g.cardocuments, tele-
phone, housekeys)fromthecar.
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Lock doors.
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Doors
If the door windows areclosed, theywillbeauto-
matically openedbyafew millimeters whenthe
doors areopened and,when thedoors are
closed, theywillbeclosed again.Thismakes it
easier toopen andclose thedoors andprotects
the seals.
Therefore, youshould pullthedoor handle slowly
so that thedoor window canbelowered before
the door isopened.
Openingunlocked doorsfromoutside
~ Slowly pulldoor handle
A.
Opening
unlocked doorsfrominside
~ Slowly pulldoor handle
B.
Opening lockeddoorsfrominside
~ Slowly pulldoor handle Btwice.
Please observe thechapter "LOCKING CONDI-
TIONS" onPage 22.
Door storage tray
Always keepthedoor storage trayCclosed, so
that theside airbag isnot obstructed inthe event
of an accident.
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PowerWindows
A
Warning!
Risk ofan accident.
~ Donot putanything onornear thewindows
that may interfere withthedriver's vision.
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Risk
ofinjury whenthedoor windows close.
This applies especially ifthe windows are
closed withthecomfort function, because
with thisfunction thewindow goesupauto-
matically.
~ Make surenobody canbeinjured whenthe
windows close.
~ Remove theignition keytoshut offpower to
the window switches whenthevehicle isnot
attended byaresponsible person.
Readiness foroperation ofpower windows
- With engine running
or
- inignition keyposition
1
or
- with door closed andignition keywithdrawn:
only untilfirstopening ofthe door.
~
Opening windows
~ Press rocker switchAuntil thewindow has
reached thedesired position.
One-touch operation
~ Press rocker switchAbriefly.
Window movestoits final position.
Press againtostop thewindow inthe desired
position.
Comfort functionwhenunlocking thevehicle
~ Unlock carwith theremote control.
Hold carkey indoor lockinthe unlocking direc-
tion until thewindows havereached thede-
sired position.
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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
I>
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.
I>
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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Insidemirror
When themirror isbeing adjusted, theanti-glare
lever Amust pointforward.
Basic position: leverforward
Anti-glare position:leverback
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A
-
Selector switch,driver'sjpassenger's side
B -Mirror
adjustment
Rear View Mirrors
Before drivingthevehicle, adjusttheoutside and
inside mirrors.
It is important forsafe driving thatyouhave good
vision tothe rear.
A
Warning!
Risk ofan accident.
c>
Donot putanything onornear thewindows or
the mirrors thatmay interfere withthedriver's
vision.
Door mirrors
The mirror housing ishinged andcanbefolded flat
against thecartoprevent damage inthe tight
parking areas.
Adjusting
1. Select driver's sideorpassenger's sidewith
rocker switch
A.
2. Move thedoor mirror glasses inthe appropri-
ate direction usingthecontrol switch
B.
If the electrical adjustment facilityfails
c>
Adjust mirrorbypressing onthe mirror face.
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RearWindow Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating
The
mirror heater isready foroperation whenthe
ignition ison.
Switching
on
~ Press therocker-switch symbol.
Indicator lightislit.
After about 12minutes, theheater switches off
automatically.
The
heater canbeswitched backonagain byafur-
ther press onthe switch.
Switching off
~ Press theindicator lightinthe rocker switch.
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