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Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
Vehicle IdentificationWhen ordering spare parts or making inqui-
ries, please always quote the vehicle identifi-
cation number. Vehicle identification label Vehicle identification label is attached to the inner
side of the front luggage compartment hood be-
low the hood lock. It contains all important data
about your car.
This label contains the following information:
1. Vehicle Identification No.
2. Type/Type description
3. Engine code/Transmission code
4. Paint No./Interior
5. Optional equipment
A duplicate of this label is in your Maintenance
Booklet.
Note
This data bank cannot be re-ordered if it is lost or
damaged.
Vehicle identification number In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,
the vehicle identification number of your car is lo-
cated at the bottom left of the windshield frame
and can be seen from the outside.
The vehicle identification number is in the front lug-
gage compartment under the battery cover and at
the bottom left behind the windshield.
fPlease observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 229.
Safety compliance sticker The safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new Porsche complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was manuf-
actured.
The sticker also shows the month and year of pro-
duction and the vehicle identification number of
your car (perforations) as well as the Gross Vehic-
le Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Ra-
ting.

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 55
Air conditioning ...................................114
, 117
Air distribution ....................................114, 117
Air filter ...................................................... 190
Airbag system .............................................. 49
Disposal ............................................... 50
Switching passenger’s airbag on and off . 48
Air-conditioning compressor ................116, 119
Alarm system ............................................. 141
Alcantara ................................................... 199
Antenna .............................................141, 194
Antilock brake system................................... 55
Warning light ........................................ 56
Ashtray ...................................................... 122
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 224
Assistant ...................................................... 64
Audio operation .......................................... 139
Auto-button air conditioning ......................... 117
Automatic
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 30
Car washes ........................................ 192
Door locking ......................................... 24
Headlight beam adjustment.................. 109
Speed control ....................................... 76
Automatic air conditioning system ................ 117
Average consumption............................87, 100
Average speed .....................................87, 100
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery....................................................... 229
Care .................................................. 230
Charge state....................................... 230
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 232
Remote control ................................... 235
Removing ........................................... 233
Warning light......................................... 84
Winter driving...................................... 231
Before driving off ....................................12
, 13
Blower adjustment..............................114, 117
Brake light..........................................249, 250
Brakes
Brake pad warning light ......................... 85
Fluid ...........................................175, 266
Fluid warning light ............................... 175
Pads ..............................................14, 54
Test stand ............................................ 60
Break in hints................................................ 14
Bulbs
Chart ................................................. 239
Replacing ........................................... 239
CCabriolet .................................................... 154
Canholder .................................................. 128
Capacities, overview ................................... 266Car care ..................................................... 168
Car telephone ............................................. 141
Car washes ................................................ 192
Catalytic converters ....................................183
Cautions............................................ 168
, 202
Central locking....................................... 19, 21
Emergency operation ..................... 19, 22
Central vents .............................................. 120
Central warning light..................................... 85
Changing wheels ......................................... 224
Check engine
Warning light......................................... 84
Checking pressure ...................................... 223
Chield retraint system.................................... 45
Child restraint system
Switching passenger’s airbag on and off . 48
Chime ........................................................ 108
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................92
Circulating-air button .......................... 114, 117
Clock .................................................. 83, 100
Clutch ........................................................ 146
Clutch pedal ................................................. 51
Combination filter ........................................190
Comfort seat ................................................ 34
Coming Home mode ................................... 108
Compact disc
holder ................................................ 127
Player ................................................ 140
Storage .............................................. 136
Convertible top ........................................... 154
Care................................................... 193
Coolant ....................................... 80
, 170
, 266

276UUndercoating ............................. 182
, 196
, 197
VValves ........................................................ 210
Vanity mirror................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 191
Identifikation label............................... 258
Identifikation number ........................... 258
Laying up the car................................ 231
Putting into operation .......................... 232
Washing ............................................. 191
Ventilation .................................................. 117
Vents .................................................114
, 117
Viscosity, engine oil.................................... 174
WWarning messages ..................................... 102
Washer fluid .......................................184
, 266
Washer lever .............................................. 110
Washing ..................................................... 191
Weights...................................................... 267
Welcome Home Function............................. 108
Wheel ............................... 198
, 203
, 262
, 263
Bolts ............................................17, 222
Changing............................................ 224
Checking pressure..........................5, 223
Inscription .......................................... 214
Loading information............................ 216
Pressure plate .................................... 259
Sidewall ............................................. 214Size ................................................... 214
Tire pressure ................................. 5
, 206
Tire sealant ........................................ 220
Windows ............................... 25
, 28, 154
, 196
Washer nozzles................................... 110
Washer system .......................... 184, 266
Windshield wipers .............................. 110, 169
Replacing ........................................... 169
Windstop .................................................... 161
Winter driving
Battery ............................................... 230
Jump lead starting.............................. 236
Winter operation
Coolant .............................................. 170
Locks................................................. 193
Seals ................................................. 197
Snow chains ....................................... 213
Tires .................................................. 212
Washer fluid........................................ 184
Wiper blades....................................... 169