2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA tow

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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Bulb for parking light A
1. Turn holder towards the left and pull it out to
the rear.
2. Pull out and replace defective bulb.
3. Push holder back in and turn towards the right.Bulb for turn signal B
1. Turn holder counter-clockwise (bayonet lock)
and remove it.
2. Turn the defective bulb counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock) and replace it.
3. Insert holder and turn towards the right.Bulb for fog light C
1. Press the release tab of the plug and pull plug
off.
2. Turn bulb of the defective left fog light towards
the left and the bulb of the right fog light
towards the right (bayonet lock) and replace
them.
3. Push on plug.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Tail LightChanging bulb1. Open the engine compartment lid.
2. Completely unscrew fastening screw A.
3. Pull tail light out towards the back.
A- Reversing light
B-Turn signal
C- Tail light/brake light
D- Tail light/reflector
E- Rear fog light/side marker light4. Turn the bulb holder in the tail light housing
counter-clockwise and pull it out.
5. Turn the defective bulb counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock) and replace it.
6. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.7. Insert tail light into the side section.
Ensure that the retaining lug has been inserted
into the mounting guide properly.
8. Tighten fastening screw A on the tail light.
9. Check operation of the light.

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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Towing Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar.
In addition, damage to your vehicle may result
from improper procedures.
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-
tails. Vehicle towing Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles.
Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be
used when the vehicle will not roll.
The vehicle must be towed with all four
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result. Towing hook The towing hook is contained in the tool kit.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
fUse the towing hook only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
hook. fNever use the towing hook to tow this or any
other vehicle.
fBear in mind the limited ground clearance of
your car on uneven surfaces.
Front mounting
The towing hook is A stored in the tool box in the
luggage compartment.
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate
plastic cover into the bumper until the cover
disengages.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by
its thread.
3. Completely screw in the towing hook.Rear mounting
1. Remove license plate.
2. Unscrew the towing hook A.
3. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the
opening.
4. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge
to engage it in the bumper.
5. Completely screw in the towing hook.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Pulling vehicle onto flat bed 1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat
bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside
of the vehicle for any interference.
Tieing down vehicle on flat bed 1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps. 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis-
connect.
Use hoist cable as a safety cable.

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Index
TTachometer .................................................. 83
Tank ......................................... 188
, 189
, 268
Ventilation system ............................... 193
Technical data ............................................ 264
Telephone .................................................. 142
Temperature setting .................................... 120
Temperature, outside indicator....................... 87
Test stand, measurements ............................ 67
Theft protection ............................................ 18
Tiptronic .................................................... 145
Indicator............................................... 85
Tires ........................................... 16
, 209
, 266
Care .................................................. 209
Checking pressure .............................. 229
Inscription .......................................... 220
Loading information............................ 222
Pressure ............................... 5
, 212
, 267
Pressure plate .................................... 263
Sealant ......................................225, 226
Sidewall ............................................. 220
Size ................................................... 220
Tools ......................................................... 132
Towing ...................................... 150
, 259
, 260
Tow-starting ............................................... 150
Tracks ....................................................... 266
Transmission ......................................144, 265
Fluid...........................................195, 268
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 133
Turn signals..........................................83, 114
UUndercoating ......................................191
, 203
VValves ........................................................ 216
Vanity mirror ................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 198
Data................................................... 262
Identification label ............................... 262
Identification number ........................... 262
Putting into operation .......................... 239
Washing ............................................. 199
Ventilation .................................................. 120
Vents ................................................ 120
, 123
Viscosity, engine oil..................................... 184
WWarning lights and messages....................... 105
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 193
, 268
Lever ................................................. 115
Washing ..................................................... 199
Weights ...................................................... 269
Welcome Home Function ............................. 113
Wheel.................................. 16
, 204
, 209
, 266
Bolts .................................................. 228
Care .................................................. 209
Changing ............................................ 225
Checking pressure.............................. 229
Inscription .......................................... 220
Loading information............................. 222
Securing wheel bolts ............................. 19
Sidewall.............................................. 220
Size ................................................... 220
Tire pressure ......................... 5
, 212
, 267Tire pressure plate..............................263
Tire sealant................................ 225
, 226
Windows...................................... 28
, 156
, 203
Washer nozzles ...................................115
Washer system .................. 115
, 193
, 268
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................115
Windshield wipers .............................. 115, 196
Replacing ...........................................196
Windstop ....................................................165
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................238
Coolant ..............................................179
Engine oil............................................180
Jumper cables ........................... 242, 243
Locks .................................................201
Seals..................................................204
Snow chains .......................................219
Tires ......................................... 218, 266
Washer fluid ........................................193
Wiper blades .......................................196
Wiper
Blades ................................................196
Rear ...................................................116