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Shifting Gears
StoppingfFor a brief stop (e.g. at a traffic light), leave the
selector lever in drive position and hold the ve-
hicle with the brake pedal.
fFor a longer stop with the engine running, se-
lect position N (neutral) and hold vehicle in po-
sition with the foot brake.
Select lever position D only when the foot
brake pedal is depressed.
fDo not hold the car on a slope using the
accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the hand-
brake instead.
fBefore leaving the vehicle, always apply the
handbrake and move the selector lever to po-
sition P.
ParkingfGo easy on the accelerator!
fWhen parking or maneuvering in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of the
footbrake.Driving in winterIn wintry road conditions it is advisable to take
steep inclines in manual mode. This prevents the
occurrence of gear changes that could cause
wheelspin.Tow-starting, towingfPlease observe the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 259.Reduced driving programA transmission fault is indicated by the following
symptoms:
–The 4th gear display on the instrument clus-
ter flashes.
– The warning “Tiptronic emergency run” ap-
pears on the on-board computer.
– The transmission no longer shifts.
Warning!
Reverse gear lock monitoring is disabled in
the emergency running program.
Damage to the vehicle may result as well as
loss of control, if the vehicle is moving for-
ward fast enough to cause rear wheel lockup.
fDo not shift into R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Proceed as follows in the event of a transmission
fault:
1. Stop in a safe place.
2. Move selector lever to position P, switch the ig-
nition off and wait for 10 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
2nd gear in selector position D and reverse
gear R are now available.
4. Have the fault seen to immediately at an au-
thorized Porsche dealer.

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Maintenance, Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
fThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
This caution also applies to the entire vehicle.
fO n l y w o r k o n y o u r v e h i c l e o u t d o o r s o r i n a w e l l
ventilated area.
fEnsure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially cau-
tious of such devices such as hot water heat-
ers which ignite a flame intermittently.
fBefore working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
fBe alert and cautious around engine at all
times while the engine is running.
If work has to be performed with the engine
running, always set the parking brake, and
make sure the shift lever is in neutral position
or the selector lever in position P.fIn particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.),
jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted
on the engine-compartment lid.
The engine-compartment blower can start or
continue running as a function of temperature,
even with the engine switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off, the ignition switched off, and exercise
extreme caution.
fYour Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig-
nition system. When the ignition is on, high
voltage is present in all wires connected with
the ignition system; therefore, exercise ex-
treme caution when working on any part of the
engine while the ignition is on or the engine is
running.
fAlways support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car.
fWhen working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Remove the ignition key. fDo not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
fIncomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty
period may affect your Porsche warranty cov-
erage.
fSupplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or
coolant, are hazardous to your health.
Keep these fluids out of children’s reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the appro-
priate regulations.
fSome countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried.
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.
Power measurements Power measurements on dynamometers are not
approved by Porsche.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
fThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
This caution also applies to the entire vehicle.
fO n l y w o r k o n y o u r v e h i c l e o u t d o o r s o r i n a w e l l
ventilated area.
fEnsure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially cau-
tious of such devices such as hot water heat-
ers which ignite a flame intermittently.
fBefore working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
fBe alert and cautious around engine at all
times while the engine is running.
If work has to be performed with the engine
running, always set the parking brake, and
make sure the shift lever is in neutral position
or the selector lever in position P.fIn particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.), jew-
elry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted
on the engine-compartment lid.
The engine-compartment blower can start or
continue running as a function of temperature,
even with the engine switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off, the ignition switched off, and exercise
extreme caution.
fYour Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig-
nition system. When the ignition is on, high volt-
age is present in all wires connected with the
ignition system; therefore, exercise extreme
caution when working on any part of the engine
while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
fAlways support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car.
fWhen working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Remove the ignition key.fDo not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
fIncomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your au-
thorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty pe-
riod may affect your Porsche warranty cover-
age.
fSupplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or
coolant, are hazardous to your health.
Keep these fluids out of children’s reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the appro-
priate regulations.
fSome countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried.
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.

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Flat Tire
Warning!
Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious personal injuries to you or to by-
standers.
fIf you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off
the road. Turn the emergency flasher on and
use other warning devices to alert other motor-
ists. Set the parking brake.
fDo not park your vehicle where it may contact
dry grass, brush or other flammable materials.
The hot parts of the exaust system could set
such materials on fire, thereby causing both
property damage and severe or fatal physical injury.
A tire sealant and compressor with pressure
tester are located in the toolbox in the luggage
compartment.
fPlease observe the safety and operating in-
structions on the special sealant bottle with a
special Porsche part number and on the com-
pressor – these are essential.Important note
Sealing the tire with the tire repair kit is only
an emergency repair. Even with the tire air-
tight, it may be used only for short journeys
in an emergency.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fDo not use commercially available sealant or
tire inflating bottles.
Use only the tire sealant located in the tool box
in the luggage compartment.
Warning!
Risk of accident.
fHave tires replaced by a specialist workshop
as soon as possible.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering speeds.
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Bulb chart
Ty p e , r a t i n g
Halogen low beam H7, 55W
Low beam with Bi-Xenon headlight Philips, D2S 35W
Halogen high beam H9, 65W
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight H11, 55W
Fog light H8, 35W
Tail light, rear fog light P21/4W
Brake light/tail light P21/4W
Tail light, reflector P21/5W
Make-up mirror light K3W
Reversing light P21
Trun signal indicator light, front and rear PY21W
Turn signal indicator light, side WY5W
Side marker light W3W
Door guard/Curb light W5W
Parking light W5W Blue-Vision
License plate light C5W
Luggage compartment/engine compartment
light, interior lightK10W
Reading light 6W Xenon

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 62
Warning light ........................................ 63
Air distribution ............................................ 120
Air filter ...................................................... 195
Airbag....................................................50
, 51
Switching off passenger airbag .............. 49
Warning light ........................................ 51
Air-conditioning compressor ................120, 122
Alarm system .......................................26, 142
Alcantara ................................................... 206
Antenna .............................................142, 201
Antifreeze................................................... 179
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 62
Warning light ........................................ 63
Ashtray ...................................................... 124
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 230
Audio operation ..................................140, 141
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 120
Automatic .................................................. 195
Air conditioning system ....................... 120
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 32
Car washes ........................................ 201
Door locking ......................................... 21
Headlight adjustment........................... 114
Locking retractor .................................. 44
Speed control ...................... 80
, 118
, 119
Average consumption ...........................91, 104
Average speed .....................................91, 104
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery ....................................................... 236
Care .................................................. 237
Charging ............................................ 237
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 239
Remote control ................................... 241
Removing ........................................... 240
Warning light......................................... 88
Winter operation ................................. 238
Before driving off ................................... 14
, 15
Belts ................................................... 42, 206
Height adjustment ................................. 44
Tensioner ............................................. 42
Warning light......................................... 43
Blower adjustment............................. 121, 123
Brake light......................................... 254, 256
Brakes ....................................................... 185
Brake circuit division warning light ........ 186
Brake pad warning light ......................... 89
Fluid .......................................... 185, 268
Fluid warning light ............................... 186
Pads ............................................. 16, 61
Parking brake ....................................... 58
Test stand ............................................ 67
Break in hints................................................ 16
Bulbs, replacing .......................................... 244
CCabriolet ....................................................156
Canholder...................................................126
Capacities ..................................................268
Car care .....................................................198
Car telephone .............................................142
Car washes ................................................199
Carpet........................................................205
Catalytic converters ....................................192
Cautions ............................................ 178
, 208
Central locking ..............................................22
emergency operation.............................23
Central vents ..............................................123
Central warning light......................................89
Changing wheels .........................................230
Check engine
Warning light .........................................89
Checking pressure ......................................229
Child restraint
Anchorages ..........................................45
Switching off passenger airbag ..............49
System.................................................46
Chime ........................................................113
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................96
Cigarette lighter ..........................................125
Circulating-air button....................................121
Clock .................................................. 87, 104
Clothes hook ..............................................128
Clutch ................................................. 58, 144
Comfort seat ................................................34
Coming Home mode ...................................113

Index
281
PPaint
Care .................................................. 198
Data................................................... 263
ParkAssistant ............................................... 53
Parking ...................................................... 150
Parking aids ...........................................53
, 55
Parking brake ............................................... 58
Warning light ........................................ 59
Parking light .......................................113, 114
Particle filter............................................... 195
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 26
Plastic parts ............................................... 204
Platform lift ................................................ 224
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 68
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ....... 8
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM)......................................................... 139
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 65
Information light .................................... 67
Power measurements ................................. 178
Power steering fluid level.....................194, 268
Power windows.............................. 21
, 28, 156
Practical tips .............................................. 208
RRadiator fan .........................................75
, 180
Radio reception .......................................... 140
Rain sensor ................................................ 115
Range on remaining fuel ........................91, 104
Reading light ........................................69, 256
Rear fog light ............................................. 113Rear lid ......................................................130
Rear seat backrests ......................................39
Rear spoiler ..................................................56
Rear view mirrors................................... 30
, 32
Rear window defogger...................................33
Rear window wiper ......................................116
Recycling .......................................................7
Reduced driving program, Tiptronic ..............150
Relays ........................................................232
Release button............................................145
Remote control .............................................20
Replacement key ..........................................19
Replacing bulbs ..........................................244
Replacing wiper blades................................196
Rims
Diameter ............................................221
Rim width ...........................................221
Rollover Protection System ............................52
Roof Transport System ....................... 175, 269
Running in ....................................................16
SSafety belts ......................................... 42
, 206
Height adjustment .................................44
Tensioner .............................................42
Warning light.........................................43
Safety compliance sticker............................262
Sealing set .................................................226
Seals .........................................................204
Seat
Adjustment ...........................................34
Heating ................................................38
Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................145Selector lever position indicator ............ 85
, 146
Shifting gear .............................................. 144
Side marker light................................ 113, 253
Side vents ................................................. 123
Sliding roof ................................................ 152
Snow chains .............................................. 219
Snow tires ................................................. 218
Socket ...................................................... 232
Spare key .............................................. 19, 20
Speed code letter ...................................... 220
Speed control .............................. 80
, 118
, 119
Speed limit .......................................... 92, 220
Speedometer ............................................... 82
Spoiler ........................................................ 56
Sport Chrono Package
CHRONO stopwatch.............................. 96
Sport mode ......................................... 64
Sport mode ........................................... 64, 68
Sports seat ................................................. 34
Sport-type running gear .............................. 272
Stability management system ........................ 65
Starting ....................................................... 73
Starting engine ............................................ 74
Steering lock ............................................... 72
Steering wheel
Adjustment .......................................... 39
Function keys ....................................... 40
Lock.................................................... 73
Rocker switches ................................. 145
Stopping engine ........................................... 75
Stopwatch ................................................... 96
Storage options ......................................... 128
Storing your Porsche.................................. 206
Sun visors ................................................... 41
Switching passenger airbag off/on ................ 49