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Controls, Instruments
Check left/right dipped beam (low
beam)
also applies to:
front side lights, direction indicator,
high beam, fog lights, side indicator
light, brake light, tail light, rear fog
light, reversing light, raised brake
light, side markerThe reported light is faulty. Check bulb.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Daytime
driving lights offDaytime driving lights switch off when the engi-
ne is shut off. Switch on lights if necessary.
Headlight beam
adjustment faultyHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Front lid not closed Close luggage compartment lid properly.
Rear lid not closed Close engine compartment lid properly.
Front lid release
faultyLuggage compartment lid release is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Rain sensor faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Top up washer fluid
LIMIT
Cannot be accepted
with vehicle stoppedThe current speed can only b e a c c e p t e d f o r t h e
acoustic warning signal when the vehicle is in
motion.
LIMIT
30Selected speed limit (e.g. 30 mph) for the
acoustic warning signal has been exceeded.
Adjust your speed if necessary.
Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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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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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Changing bulbs for parking light, turn
signal light and fog lightThe release card for the auxiliary headlights is
inside the vehicle folder.
1. Insert release card at the side of the auxiliary
headlight.
The auxiliary headlight is released by pushing
in the card.
The card may have to be pushed again to
release the second connection.2. Remove auxiliary headlight.
Ensure that the vent hose D is not lost when
the auxiliary headlight is pulled out.
A - Parking light
B - Turn signal
C - Fog light
D - Vent hose
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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.
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