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Fuse assignment – fuse box in left side of dashboardNo. Designation Rating in A No. Designation Rating in A1
Cockpit socket at front centre, centre console sockets 
at rear right and rear left 
20
24
Tire Pressure Monitoring
5
2 Parking heater radio receiver 5 26Engine control unit (engine management, radiator fans, 
airbag, clutch switch, instrument panel)10
3
Socket in passenger footwell
20
30
Off-road roof-mounted headlights
15
4 Parking heater 20 31
Off-road roof-mounted headlights15
5
Sockets in luggage compartment
20
33
Steering column module
15
7 Diagnostic socket, rain sensor 5 34 Passenger compartment monitoring 5
8
Wiper motor for windshield
30
35
Vehicle electrical system control unit (right fog light, 
right additional high beam, interior light)
30
9Vehicle electrical system control unit 
(pump for washer fluid)15 36 Control unit for power seat controls, left 30
10
Power window and central locking, rear left door
30
39
Heated rear window relay (control)
5
14 Power window and central locking, front left door 30 40 Instrument panel, diagnosis 5
15
Tail light, right
15
41
Kessy control unit (steering column lock, ignition lock, 
Porsche Entry & Drive, clutch switch)
15
16 Vehicle electrical system control unit (horn) 20 42Sliding/lifting roof or Panorama roof system 30
17
Vehicle electrical system control unit (left turn signal 
light, right side marker light, left low beam)
30
43
Subwoofer
30
18 Headlight washer system 25 44
Electrical seat adjustment, left30
19
Vehicle electrical system control unit (interior light)
5
45
Seat heating, rear
25
20Vehicle electrical system control unit (instrument 
lighting, fog light left, left additional high beam)30 47 Rear differential lock 10
22
Rear differential lock, automatic rear lid
30
49
Servotronic
5
23 Differential lock 10 51 Air-quality sensor, diagnostic socket, parking brake 5
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Battery carefEnsure that battery is securely mounted.
fKeep terminals and connections clean and 
properly tightened. Corrosion can be preven-
ted by coating the terminals and connections 
with petroleum jelly or silicone spray.
fEnsure that vent caps are securely tightened to 
prevent spillage.
Checking the electrolyte fluid level
(only on low-maintenance batteries)
Generally, the electrolyte level must be checked 
more often in summer than in the winter, and more 
often when driving long distances.
fWhen adding water, use only clean containers. 
In no case may alcohol (e.g. window cleaner 
residues) be permitted to enter the battery.
fUnscrew and open the filler vent caps of each 
cell.
With the car on a level surface, the fluid level 
should meet the indicator mark in each cell.
fIf necessary, top up with distilled water. Do not 
use acid. Only fill up to the mark, otherwise the 
electrolyte will overflow when the battery is 
being charged and cause damage.
Winter operationDuring the winter months, battery capacity tends 
to decrease as temperatures drop. Additionally, 
more power is consumed while starting, and the 
headlights, heater, rear window defogger, etc., 
are used more frequently.
Let your Porsche dealer test the battery's capaci-
ty before winter sets in.Vehicle storageIf the car stands for long periods in the garage or 
workshop, the doors and lids should be closed. 
fRemove the ignition key and, if necessary, dis-
connect the battery. 
Notes on operation
fWhen the battery is disconnected, the alarm 
system ceases to function.
If the vehicle was locked before the battery 
was disconnected, the alarm will be triggered 
when the battery is reconnected.
To deactivate the alarm system:
fLock the vehicle and unlock it again.
Alarm system, central locking
The status of the central locking and alarm system 
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.Maintenance Notes
Even if you put your vehicle out of operation, the 
battery still discharges. 
The battery will discharge more quickly if your ve-
hicle is not driven on a daily basis over a distance 
of several miles. The more often you drive your ve-
hicle, and the longer the distance driven on each 
trip, the more opportunity the vehicle‘s charging 
system will have to recharge the batteries.
fTo preserve its efficiency, charge the battery 
about every 6 weeks.
fCheck the battery acid level and top off with 
distilled water if necessary.
fStore a battery that has been removed in a 
dark, cool place, but not subject to freezing.
Replacing the batteryThe service life of the battery is subject to normal 
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic conditi-
ons, and driving conditions (distances, loads).
fOnly use an original Porsche battery, with the 
correct part number, as a replacement. Only 
this battery meets the specific requirements of 
the vehicle.
fPlease observe the disposal instructions for 
batteries.
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Minor Repairs 4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please see the chapter “STORING FINAL POSI-
TION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on Page 90.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please see the chapter “SETTING THE TIRE 
TYPE AND SIZE” on Page 134.
7. On vehicles with Panorama roof system:
Please see the chapter “SAVE FINAL POSITION 
OF THE PANORAMA ROOF SYSTEM” on 
Page 99.
Replacing Bulbs
 Warning!
Danger of short circuit.
fAlways switch off the relevant consumer when 
changing bulbs.
Risk of serious personal injury or death. The 
headlights are under high voltage when 
installed.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the 
area of the headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage 
can damage the light housing.
fOnly use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
fBulbs must be clean and free from oil, grease 
or fingerprints. 
fNever touch bulbs with your bare hands. 
Use a cloth or soft paper when replacing bulbs.
fAlways carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, the carrying of spare 
bulbs is mandatory.
 Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
fAttach no coverings (e.g. films, “stone 
guards”) in the area of the headlights.
fUse soapy water only to clean light lenses and 
plastic headlight lenses. In no case may chemi-
cal cleaners or other volatile cleaning fluids be 
used.
fTo prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
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HeadlightsNote
The headlights can mist up depending on the 
temperature and humidity.
fTo ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover 
the gap between headlight and body.
 Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion 
and excessive temperatures.
fDo not affix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards” or films) in the area of the headlights.
Removing headlights1. Switch off ignition and withdraw the ignition 
key.
2. Open lid.
3. Press down cover A in the engine compart-
ment in the direction of the arrow and remove.
B- Headlight release
C- Socket wrench4. Take socket wrench C out of the tool kit.
5. Place socket wrench C on the release B and 
turn in the direction of the arrow until you feel 
and hear the headlight being released.
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Minor Repairs 6. Pull the headlight forward out of the fender by 
approx. 4 inch (10 cm).
7. Press back the release tab of the plug D and 
pull plug off.
8. Pull out headlight completely.
A - Cover
C - Socket wrench
D - PlugInstalling headlights1. Insert headlight in the guide rails, connect plug 
D and then push the headlight fully into the 
fender.
2. Push headlight to the rear and simultaneously 
turn socket wrench C in the direction of the 
arrow.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly 
and audibly engage.
3. Check whether the headlight is seated 
securely.4. Remove socket wrench C and replace in tool 
kit.
5. Fit cover A and fold it down.
6. Close lid.
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Changing bulbs on Halogen headlightsChanging bulb for low beam/high beam 
1. Remove headlight.
For information on removing headlights:
Please see the chapter “REMOVING HEAD-
LIGHTS” on Page 327.
2. Press down both release tabs A and remove 
cover.3. Turn bulb socket B counter-clockwise and 
remove. 4. Remove defective bulb and replace.
5. Insert bulb socket and turn in clockwise direc-
tion. 
Make sure that the bulb is installed in the 
correct position.
6. Fit cover on headlight. 
Both release tabs must be fully engaged.
7. Install headlight.
For information on installing headlights:
Please see the chapter “INSTALLING HEAD-
LIGHTS” on Page 328.
8. Check operation of bulbs.
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Minor Repairs Changing bulb for additional high beam
fA Bi-Xenon headlight is used to demonstrate 
the procedure for changing the bulb for the 
additional high beam.
Please see the chapter “CHANGING BULB FOR 
ADDITIONAL HIGH BEAM” on Page 331.
Changing bulbs on Bi-Xenon headlights 
with cornering lightChanging gas discharge lamp for low beam/
high beam/dynamic cornering light 
1. Remove headlight.
For information on removing headlights:
Please see the chapter “REMOVING HEAD-
LIGHTS” on Page 327.
2. Press down both release tabs A and remove 
cover.3. Turn gas discharge lamp counter-clockwise 
and remove.
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4. Press the release tab on the plug and pull plug 
off.
5. Connect plug to new gas discharge lamp.
6. Insert gas discharge lamp and turn in clock-
wise direction. Make sure that the bulb is 
installed in the correct position.
7. Fit cover on headlight. Both release tabs must 
be fully engaged.
8. Install headlight.
For information on installing headlights:
Please see the chapter “INSTALLING HEAD-
LIGHTS” on Page 328.
9. Check operation of bulbs.Changing bulb for additional high beam
1. Remove headlight.
For information on removing headlights:
Please see the chapter “REMOVING HEAD-
LIGHTS” on Page 327.
2. Press down both release tabs A and remove 
cover.3. Turn bulb socket B counter-clockwise and 
remove.
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