4Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections. These
engineering and safety features will be enhanced
by you...the safe driver...– who knows her/his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
refueling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobst-
ructed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield. Ensure
that these areas are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wipers work
properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.
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Table of Contents
9
Alarm System and Theft Protection .. 244Alarm System and
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............ 245Maintenance and Car Care ............... 249Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle ........................................... 250
Engine Oil................................................... 251
Checking Engine Oil Level............................ 252
Topping up Engine Oil ................................. 253
Coolant Level ............................................. 255
Brake-Fluid Level ......................................... 257
Washer Fluid............................................... 258
Power Steering ........................................... 259
Changing Air Cleaner................................... 260
Changing Particle Filter ............................... 260
Automatic Transmission Fluid....................... 260
Manual Transmission Oil .............................. 260
Wiper Blades .............................................. 261
Emission Control System............................. 263
How Emission Control Works ....................... 264
Fuel Economy ............................................. 265
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 266
Fuel ........................................................... 266
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 268
Fuel Recommendations............................... 269
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 270
Car Care Instructions.................................. 270
Minor Repairs.................................. 279Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle ......................280
Tires/Wheels ..............................................281
Jack...........................................................291
Tool Kit ......................................................292
Compressor ...............................................292
Spacers .....................................................293
Wheel Bolts ................................................293
Changing Wheels ........................................294
Flat Tire......................................................295
Lifting the Vehicle
with a Lifting Platform or Garage lift..............298
Electrical System ........................................312
Battery .......................................................320
Replacing the remote control battery ............322
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables .......323
Replacing Bulbs ..........................................326
Headlights ..................................................327
Tail light .....................................................336
License Plate Lights ....................................338
Headlight Adjustment ..................................339
Changing headlights
from left to right-hand traffic ........................340
Bulb Chart ..................................................342
Towing .......................................................342
Tire Pressure and Technical Data ..... 346Vehicle Identification................................... 347
Engine Data ............................................... 349
Tires, Rims, Tracks .................................... 350
Tire Pressures, Cold (68 °F/20 °C) .............. 354
Weights ..................................................... 356
Ground Clearance ...................................... 357
Capacities ................................................. 359
Dimensions ................................................ 360
Driving Performance................................... 361Index .............................................. 362
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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
113
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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Maintenance and Car Care
249 Maintenance and Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle ..................... 250
Engine Oil .................................................. 251
Checking Engine Oil Level ........................... 252
Topping up Engine Oil ................................. 253
Coolant Level ............................................. 255
Brake-Fluid Level ........................................ 257
Washer Fluid .............................................. 258
Power Steering .......................................... 259
Changing Air Cleaner.................................. 260
Changing Particle Filter ............................... 260
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...................... 260
Manual Transmission Oil ............................. 260
Wiper Blades ............................................. 261
Emission Control System ............................ 263
How Emission Control Works ...................... 264
Fuel Economy ............................................ 265
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 266
Fuel........................................................... 266
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 268
Fuel Recommendations............................... 269
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 270
Car Care Instructions.................................. 270
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Maintenance and Car Care
261
Wiper BladesMaintenance Notes
Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital
for a clear view.
fReplace the wiper blades twice per year
(before and after the cold season) or if wiper
performance deteriorates or the blades are
damaged.
fFor important information on “service topics”:
Please see the chapter “CAR CARE
INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 270.
Caution!
Risk of damage if wiper arm accidentally
falls back onto the windshield.
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when
replacing the wiper blade.
Risk of damage if wiper blades that are
frozen in place are loosened improperly.
fThaw the wiper blades before loosening them.
Risk of damage.
If the wiper blades are not changed properly,
they can come loose when the car is moving.
fCheck whether the wiper blades are seated
securely.
The wiper blade must be pushed onto the wiper arm up to the stop. 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. If
they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains),
they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be as
a result of the following:
– 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.
Please 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.
Replacing wiper blades at frontfApply the parking brake.
fSwitch the windshield wipers off (wiper stalk in
position 0).
fSwitch ignition off.
1. Fold windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield (arrow 1).
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Maintenance and Car Care
WindowsThe road dust which settles on the windshield and
windows contains particles of tire rubber and oil
residue. The interior trim and upholstery release
particles, particularly in strong sunlight, which col-
lect on the insides of the windows. These deposits
are augmented by impurities in the air which
enters the car through the fresh air vents.
fClean all windows regularly, inside and outside,
with Porsche window cleaner.
fMake sure not to damage the TV antenna in the
side window when cleaning.
fIf you use a chamois leather for the windows,
do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise
pick up a certain amount of preservative or
polish and could smear the windows and thus
impair vision.
fRemove dead insects with insect remover.
Care of wiper bladesWiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital
for a clear view.
fReplace the wiper blades twice per year
(before and after the cold season) or if wiper
performance deteriorates or the blades are
damaged.
fFor information on replacing the wiper blades:
Please see the chapter “WIPER BLADES” on
Page 261.
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.
Please 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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Minor Repairs
315
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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Index
Belt tensioner
Functional description
....................................... 42
Belts
...................................................................... 42Adjusting belt height
......................................... 44
Belt tensioner functional description
.................... 42
Care instructions
........................................... 278
Fastening
....................................................... 43
Opening
......................................................... 44
Warning light
................................................... 53
Warning light on the tachometer
......................... 43
Bi-xenon
................................................................ 330Changing bulb for additional high beam
............. 331
Changing bulb for cornering light
...................... 332
Changing gas-discharge headlight
.................... 330
Installing headlights
........................................ 328
Removing headlights
...................................... 327
Brake booster
........................................................ 165
Brake booster faulty warning message
....................... 154
Brake fluid
Change quantity
............................................ 359
Changing
..................................................... 258
Checking level
............................................... 257
Warning light on speedometer
......................... 258
Warning message on multi-purpose display
........ 153
Brake light
Changing bulb
............................................... 338
Installing tail light
........................................... 337
Removing tail light
......................................... 336
Brake pads
Breaking in new brake pads
................................. 6
Warning message on the multi-purpose display
... 153
Warning message, brakes
............................... 165
Brake pedal
........................................................... 164
Brake wear
Warning light
................................................. 165
Brake wear warning message
................................... 165
Brakes
.................................................................. 163Applying/releasing parking brake
..................... 162
Brake pad warning message
........................... 165
Brake pedal
.................................................. 164
Break in new brake pads
..................................... 6
Discs
........................................................... 165
Pads
.................................................. 165
, 166
Parking brake test
......................................... 189
Test stand
.................................................... 189
Warning light
........................................ 163
, 164
Warning message on the multi-purpose display
... 153
Break in hints
............................................................. 6
Breaking in
Engine
............................................................. 6
Engine oil and fuel consumption
during break-in period
......................................... 6
Hints
............................................................... 6
New brake pads and brake discs
.......................... 6
New tires
......................................................... 6
Brief overview
2-zone air-conditioning
...................................... 69
4-zone air-conditioning (front control panel)
.......... 73
4-zone air-conditioning (rear control panel)
........... 74
Manual air-conditioning
..................................... 66
Opening and locking from outside
....................... 18
Panorama roof system
..................................... 96
Sliding/lifting roof
............................................ 91
Windshield wipers
.......................................... 110
Bulbs
Changing bulb for additional high beam
(Bi-Xenon headlights)
...................................... 331
Changing bulb for additional high beam
(halogen headlights)
....................................... 330
Changing bulb for front turn signal (Cayenne GTS)
335
Changing bulb for front turn signal
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
.. 333
Changing bulb for high beam
........................... 331
Changing bulb for high beam (halogen headlights)
330
Changing bulb for license plate light
.................. 338
Changing bulb for low beam
................... 329
, 330
Changing bulb for low beam (halogen headlights)
329
Changing bulb for side light (Cayenne GTS)
........ 335
Changing bulb for side light
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
.. 333
Changing bulb for side light, halogen
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
.. 333
Changing gas-discharge headlight
(Bi-Xenon headlights)
...................................... 330
Chart
........................................................... 342
Overview
...................................................... 342
Replacing brake light
...................................... 338
Replacing rear fog light
................................... 338
Replacing rear turn signal light
......................... 338
Replacing reversing light
................................. 338
Replacing tail light
.......................................... 338
Button overview
2-zone air conditioning
...................................... 70
4-zone air conditioning, front
.............................. 75
4-zone air conditioning, rear
.............................. 76
Manual air-conditioning
...................................... 67
Parking heater
................................................. 81
CCapacities
Brake fluid
.................................................... 359
Coolant
........................................................ 359
Engine oil
..................................................... 359
Fuel
............................................................. 359
Overview
...................................................... 359
Washer fluid
.................................................. 359
Car care
............................................................... 270Airbags
........................................................ 277
Alcantara
...................................................... 277
Cleaning the engine compartment
..................... 273
Decorative foils
............................................. 271
Fabric linings
................................................. 277
Floor mats
.................................................... 277
Headlights, plastic parts, adhesive films
............. 275
Leather
........................................................ 277
Light alloy wheels
.......................................... 276
Paint
............................................................ 273
Safety belts
.................................................. 278
Seals
........................................................... 276
Seat belts
..................................................... 278
Storing your Porsche
...................................... 278
Undercoating
................................................ 274
Use of high-pressure cleaning equipment
........... 271
Washing the vehicle, instructions
...................... 271
Wheel bolts
................................................... 293
Windows
...................................................... 274
Car key (remote control)
Changing battery
........................................... 322
Emergency operation of key in ignition lock
........ 159
Locking the vehicle door
................................... 21
Opening/closing Panorama roof system
.............. 99
Opening/closing sliding/lifting roof
...................... 93
Opening/closing windows
(without Porsche Entry & Drive)
.......................... 89
Unlocking the vehicle door
................................. 20
Car Telephone
........................................................ 219
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