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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.
Controls, Instruments
Before
driving off...
Check thefollowing itemsfirst
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Turn theengine offbefore youattempt any
checks orrepairs onthe vehicle.
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Besure thetires areinflated correctly.
Check tiresfordamage andtirewear.
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See that wheel boltsareproperly tightened
and notloose ormissing.
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Check engine oillevel, addifnecessary.
Make itahabit tohave engine oilchecked with
every fuelfilling.
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Check allfluid levels suchaswindshield
washer andbrake fluidlevels.
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Besure thevehicle battery iswell charged and
cranks theengine properly.
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Check alldoors andlidsforproper operation
and latch them properly.
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Check, andifnecessary replacewornor
cracked wiperblades.
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See that allwindows areclear andunob-
structed.
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Check airintake slotsandarea between lug-
gage compartment lidand windshield arefree
of snow andice,sothe heater andthewind-
shield wipers workproperly.
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Ifachild willberiding inthe vehicle, check
child seat/child seatrestraint systemtoen-
sure thatrestraints areproperly adjusted.
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Check allexterior andinterior lightsforopera-
tion andthat thelenses areclean.
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Check theheadlights forproper aim,andif
necessary, havethem adjusted.
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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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Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
A
Warning!
Danger ofinjury whenthewindshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk ofdamage tothe windshield andwiper
system.
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Avoid running thewiper blades overadry wind-
shield toprevent scratching theglass. Spray
washer fluidonthe windshield first.
A scratched windshield willreduce visibility.
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Always loosenwiperblades fromfrozen glass
before operating wiperstoprevent damage to
the wiper motor orblades.
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Controls. Instruments
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Always switchoffwindshield wipersincar
wash toprevent themwiping unintentionally
(intermittent operation).
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Always switchoffwindshield wipersbefore
cleaning thewindshield toavoid unintentional
operation (intermittent operation).
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Donot operate theheadlight washerincar
washes.
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Donot operate headlight washerwhenitis
frozen.
o
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Windshield wipersoff
1 -
Windshield wipersslow
2 -
Windshield wipersfast
3 -
Intermittent operation
4 -
Windshield washersystem:
Sprays whilethelever ispulled towards the
steering wheelinthe
first
position.
When thelever isreleased. afew drying
wipes areexecuted.
5 -
Windshield wipersandwasher system:
Sprays andwipes whilethelever ispulled to-
wards thesteering wheelinthe
second
posi-
tion.
G -
Headlight washer
(Vehicles withBi-Xenon headlights):
Sprays onlywhile lowbeam orhigh beam is
switched on.
The spray duration islimited. IfIleavily soiled.
repeat wash.
Persistent dirt(e.g. insect remains) should
be regularly removed.
Please observe thechapter "CARCARE IN-
STRUCTIONS" onPage 130.
Note
The
windshield washernozzles
areheated
when theignition ison. asaprecaution against
freezi ng.
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Maintenance,CarCare
Caution 112
Coolant Level 113
Engine Oil 114
Engine OilLevel 115
Engine OilRecommendation 117
Brake FluidLevel 119
Fuel Economy 120
Fuel Recommendations 122
Portable FuelContainers 123
Emission ControlSystem 124
Fuel Evaporation Control 126
Washer Fluid 126
Power Steering 127
Air Filter 128
Particle Filter 128
Manual Transmission Oil 128
Wiper Blades 129
Car Care Instructions 130
Maintenance, CarCare
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J
Jumper cables "145,160
K
Keys 19,20
L
Leather care 135
License platelight.. 82,172
Lids 99
Emergency unlocking 154
Light
Flasher 61,82, 83
Low beam 82,83
Switch 82,83
Light sensor forinstrument illumination 54,56
Load switch-off 152
Locking "22
Conditions 23
Luggage carrier 186
Luggage compartment.. 100,172
Lid 98
Lid warning light 54,56,98
M
Maintenance 112
Make-up mirror 103
Maximum permitted enginespeeds 16
Mirrors 28
Monitoring 24
192
Index
N
Notes on
Car care "130
Maintenance 112
Number platelight "82,172
o
Octane rating 122,123
Odometer 59
Oil 114,185
Consumption 16
Dipstick 116
Level checks
ll,
115
Level gauge
II
Pressure gauge 54,56,65
Pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
On-board computer 54,56,67
Basic setting 68,73
Language selection 73
On-board literature 2
Orientation light 46
Outside-temperature display 68
p
Paint Care 130
Data 180
Parking
Brake 40,41
Brake warning light... 54,56
Light 82,168, 171
Particle filter 128Passenger
airbag,switching off 37
Passenger compartment monitoring,infrared..24
Plastic parts 134
Platform lift. 148
Power measurements 112
Power steering fluidlevel 127,185
Power windows 21,26,27
Practical tips 140
R
Radiator fan 53,114
Radio reception 105
Rear foglight... 82,
III
Rear spoiler 104
Rear viewmirrors 28
Rear window defogger 29
Relays 152
Remote control 20
Replacement key 19
Replacing bulbs 162
Replacing wiperblades 129
Roof Transport System 108,186
Running in 16
S
Safety belts 32,136
Warning light... 54,56
Safety compliance sticker 181
Seals 134
Side marker light... 82,170,
III
Side member panels 104
Snow chains 147
Snow tires 146
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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
U
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
w
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
Index