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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
Light switch with driving light assistant Light switch without driving light assistant
Note on operation
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is
opened while the lights (not the parking light) are
on, an acoustic signal (gong) warns of possible
battery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible
due to provisions of law.Automatic driving light assistantThe driving light assistant is a comfort function.
Your Porsche’s driving light (low beam) is switched
on and off automatically, irrespective of the
ambient brightness.
Despite possible support by the driving light assis-
tant, it is the responsibility of the driver to switch
on the driving light using the conventional light
switch in accordance with the relevant national
regulations.
Activating the headlights using the driving light
assistant does not therefore absolve the driver of
responsibility for the correct operation of the
driving light.
The low beam is switched on automatically in the
following situations:
–Dusk
– Darkness
– Travelling through tunnels
– Rain (in conjunction with the rain sensor)
– Highway driving
Light SwitchLight is switched off.
Automatic driving light assistant
Side lights
License plate light, instrument illuminati-
on
Low beam, high beam
Only when the ignition is switched on
Fog lights
Only when side lights or low beam are
switched on:
Pull switch to first click.
Indicator light lights up.
Rear fog light
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light lights up.
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Note on operation
Fog is not recognized.
fIn the event of fog, the driving light must be
switched on manually.
Warning!
Risk of accident due to driving without lights.
fAlways carefully monitor the automatic driving light control.
Highway function
The light is switched on at speeds of over 87 mph
(140 km/h). If you are travelling slower than
40 mph (65 km/h), the driving light is switched off
after a delay of approx. 2 minutes, if the external
lighting conditions permit.
Rain function
The driving light is switched on after five seconds
of continuous wiper operation.
The driving light is switched off approx. 4 minutes
after the wipers have stopped.
Off delay and door-surrounding lighting
Off delay and door-surrounding lighting are active
when the automatic driving light assistant is
switched on.
fPlease see the chapter “DOOR-SURROUNDING
LIGHTING” on Page 109.fPlease see the chapter “COMING HOME
FUNCTION (AUTO SHUT OFF DELAY)” on
Page 109.
Daytime driving lightsRegulations for switching daytime driving lights on
and off vary according to the legal requirements in
each country.
The position lights at the front and rear and the low
beam headlight come on when the ignition is
switched on.
The instrument and switch illumination in the
interior of the vehicle remains off.
The daytime driving lights go off when the ignition
is switched off. A warning message appears on
the multi-purpose display in the instrument panel if
the light switch is in position 0 (light switched off).
Switch on the light at the light switch if necessary
(e.g. when you switch off the ignition at a closed
rail crossing).
fFor information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 149.
USA only:
You can activate/deactivate the daytime driving
lights on the multi-purpose display in the instru-
ment panel.
fPlease see the chapter “SWITCHING DAYTIME
DRIVING LIGHTS ON/OFF” on Page 145.
A- Instrument lighting knobWhen the light is switched on, the brightness of
the instrument illumination can be adjusted by
turning thumb wheel A.
Instrument Illumination
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Automatic Headlight Beam
AdjustmentVehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights feature
automatic headlight beam adjustment.
When the ignition and the low beam are switched
on, the level of the headlight beam automatically
changes in accordance with the vehicle load. The
level of the headlight beam is automatically kept
constant during acceleration and braking.
Checking operation
1. Switch the low beam on.
2. Switch ignition on.
The light beam first dips all the way down and
is then adapted to the vehicle load. It this test
item is not met, the headlight beam adjustment
system must be checked by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Turn signal/High Beam/Headlight
Flasher StalkTurn signals, low beam and high beam are ready
for operation when the ignition is on.1 - Turn signal light, left
2 - Turn signal light, right
Move the stalk to the upper or lower pressure
point - turn signals flash three times
3 - High beam (push forward)
4 - Headlight flasher (pull backward)
Lever in center position - low beam
(when the light is switched on)
5 - Button for voice control
fPlease see the separate Owner’s Manual for
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Note on operation
When the high beam is switched on or the head-
light flasher is operated, the blue indicator light on
the speedometer is lit.
Parking lightThe parking light can only be switched on when
the ignition is switched off.
fMove the lever up or down to switch on the
right or left parking light.
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A- Button for dimming the comfort lighting Comfort LightingThe footwell and door panel lighting improve your
orientation inside the vehicle when it is dark.
These lights are switched on when the vehicle is
unlocked and switched off again automatically
when the vehicle is locked.
Dimming (adjusting the brightness of) the
comfort lightingOnce the last door is closed, the footwell and door
panel lights are dimmed to the set value.
The comfort lighting is dimmed using button A in
the front roof console.
fHold down button A until the level of brightness
that you require is reached.Coming Home Function (Auto Shut
Off Delay)The following lights remain switched on for a
certain period to allow you to get out of the vehicle
safely and with the best possible view at dusk or
in darkness:
– Lights in the door mirrors
– Side marker light
– Lincense plate lights.
Note on operation
fSet light switch to auto.
fPlease see the chapter “LIGHT SWITCH” on
Page 104.
The lights are switched off when the vehicle is
locked or, at the latest, after the Coming Home
light that has been set on the multi-purpose
display has expired.
fPlease see the chapter “SETTING LIGHTING
OFF DELAY” on Page 146.
Door-Surrounding LightingThe door-surrounding lighting enables passengers
to enter the vehicle safely. Obstacles on the
ground (e.g. puddles) can be identified more
easily.
The area in front of the vehicle is illuminated with
the following lights when the vehicle is unlocked by
remote control or by Porsche Entry & Drive:
–Low beam
– Lights in the door mirrors
– Side marker light
– License plate lights.
Note on operation
fSet light switch to auto.
fPlease see the chapter “LIGHT SWITCH” on
Page 104.
The door-surrounding lighting switches off after
the Coming Home light (light that is used during
twilight hours) that has been set on the multi-
purpose display has expired or when the ignition is
switched on.
fFor information on setting the off delay on the
multi-function display:
Please see the chapter “SETTING LIGHTING
OFF DELAY” on Page 146.
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5 – Front windshield wipers and washer
system
fPull wiper stalk towards the steering wheel.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few wipes
are executed.
Headlight washer (on vehicles with Bi-Xe-
non headlights):
The washer sprays only while low beam or high
beam is switched on.
To activate the headlight washer system, the
wiper lever must be pulled for a longer period
of time.
The headlight washer can be re-activated at
the earliest after five washing cycles.
The spray duration is limited.
Maintenance Note
fIf heavily soiled, repeat wash.
fPersistent dirt (e.g. insect remains) should be
regularly removed.
Please see the chapter “CAR CARE
INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 270.
The front windshield washer nozzles are
heated when the ignition is on, as a precaution
against freezing. However, this does not replace
the use of antifreeze.6 – Rear window wiper – intermittent
operation
fMove wiper stalk forwards to the first click.
The rear window wiper wipes at preset
intervals.
7 – Rear window wiper – one-touch
operation
fPush wiper stalk forward briefly. The washer
system sprays and the rear window wiper goes
through three wipe cycles.
Rear window wiper and washer system
fPush wiper stalk forwards as far as it will go.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled away from the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.Maintenance Note
fPeriodically clean the wiper blades with
window cleaner, especially after the vehicle
has been washed in a car wash.
We recommend the Porsche window cleaner.
In the event of heavy soiling (e.g. insect
residue), the blades can be cleaned with a
sponge or a cloth.
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may have
the following causes:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, wax residues may adhere to the wind-
shield. These wax residues can be removed
only by using window cleaner concentrate.
fPlease see the chapter “WASHER FLUID” on
Page 258.
fPlease contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
fReplace damaged or worn wiper blades as
soon as possible.
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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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Minor Repairs Note
Fuse numbers that are not listed in the table are not assigned in the fuse box.
52
Rear wiper
15
57
Compressor level control
40
53Vehicle electrical system and rear end control units,
low beam switch, steering column5RES 1Spare fuse 1
54
Headlight beam adjustment, Xenon headlight, left
10
RES 2
Spare fuse 2
56 Fan, front air-conditioning system 40 No. Designation Rating in A No. Designation Rating in A
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Fuse assignment – fuse box in right side of dashboardNo. Designation Rating in A No. Designation Rating in A1
Trailer coupling
15
25
Air conditioner 2+2, rear
5
2 ParkAssist 5 27Level control,
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)15
3
Trailer coupling
15
29
Transmission control unit, Tiptronic selector lever
switch
5
5 Trailer coupling 15 30Rear lid power closing mechanism relay (control and
load)20
6
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
30
31
Filler flap actuator, rear end control unit (motors)
15
7Transfer box (center-differential lock), telephone prepa-
ration5 34 Power window and central locking, front right door 30
8
Vehicle electrical system control unit (left side marker
light, right turn signal, right low beam
30
35
Power seat controls, right
30
10 TV tuner, Rear Seat Entertainment 10 36 Roof console, electrical compass 5
11
Radio or Porsche Communication System (PCM)
10
38
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
10
12 Amplifier for sound package and Bose 30 39 Diagnosis 5
14
Tail light, left
15
40
Transfer box (center-differential lock)
10
15 Power window and central locking, rear right door 30 41 Trailer coupling control unit 10
18
Heated rear window relay (load)
30
42
Roof module
5
19 Trailer coupling, trailer socket connection point 25 43 Reversing light 5
21
Spare wheel release relay (load), horn for alarm system
10
44
Heatable washer nozzles, chassis switch, seat heating
potentiometer, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC)
5
22
Seat heating, front25 46 Rear Seat Entertainment 5
23
Air conditioner 2+2
10
48
Level control
10
24
Power seat controls and seat memory, front right30 49 Anti-dazzle interior mirror 5
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