Maintenance, Car Care
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Car Care InstructionsfPlease observe the chapter “EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR
VEHICLE” on Page 242.
Regular and correct care helps to maintain
the value of your car and is also a
precondition for the New Vehicle Warranty
and the Anti Corrosion Warranty.
Your authorized Porsche dealer has specially
developed car-care products from the
Porsche program available either singly or
as complete car-care sets. They will be
pleased to help you select suitable products.
Whether you use Porsche products or other
commercially available cleaning agents first
make sure of their correct application.
A Porsche that is well-cared for can look like new
for years. It all depends on the amount of care the
owner is willing to give the car.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or property.
Cleaning agents may be hazardous to your
health.
Most chemical cleaners are concentrates
which require dilution. High concentrations
might cause problems ranging from irritation
to serious injury as well as damage to your
vehicle.
fKeep cleaning agents out of reach from chil-
dren.
fObserve all caution labels.
fAlways read directions on the container before
using any product. These directions may con-
tain information necessary to avoid personal
injury.
fDo not use fuel, kerosene, naphtha, nail polish
remover or other volatile cleaning fluids. They
may be toxic, flammable or hazardous in other
ways. Only use spot removing fluids in a well
vented area.
fDo not clean the underside of chassis, fend-
ers, wheel covers, etc., without protecting
your hands and arms as you may cut yourself on sharp-edged metal parts.Moisture and road salt on brakes may affect bra-
king efficiency.
fTest the brakes after each vehicle washing.
f f f
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Maintenance, Car Care
High-pressure cleaning units
Warning!
High-pressure cleaning units can damage
the following components:
–Tires
– Logos, emblems
– Painted surfaces
– Widened fenders
– Lock and latch of the removable towing attach-
ment
– Alternator, valve covers
– ParkAssist sensors
fPlease observe the operating instructions from
the unit manufacturer.
fAlways cover the lid over the brake fluid reser-
voir prior to cleaning. Never point the cleaning
jet directly at the lid.
fWhen cleaning with a flat-jet nozzle or the like,
maintain a minimum distance of 21 in.
(50 cm).fNever use high-pressure cleaning units with a
round-jet nozzle.
A high-pressure cleaning unit with round nozzle
will damage your vehicle. The tires are particu-
larly susceptible to damage.
fDo not point the cleaning jet directly at any of
the aforementioned components.
WashingThe best protection for the car from the damaging
effects of the environment is frequent washing and
preservation. The underside of the car should also
be thoroughly washed for cinders, salt or sanding
at winter‘s end.
The longer salt, road dust, industrial dust, insect
remains, bird excrement, and tree exudations (res-
in, pollen), etc. are allowed to remain on the body-
work, the more serious is their harmful effect.
New cars should be washed carefully with plenty
of clear water to protect the new paint work.
Dark paint finishes show up the smallest of sur-
face damage (e.g. scratches) more readily than
lighter colors.
Dark colors are also more susceptible to scratch-
ing because of the composition of their pigments
and require particularly careful paint care.fDo not wash your car in bright sunlight or while
the bodywork is still hot.
fWhen washing by hand, use abundant water, a
soft sponge or wash brush and Porsche car
shampoo.
fBegin by spraying the body thoroughly with wa-
ter to rinse away loose dirt.
fAfter washing, rinse the car with plenty of wa-
ter and then dry with a chamois leather.
Do not use the same chamois leather for
drying as you use for cleaning the windshield
and windows.
Warning!
Moisture which gets on to the brakes during
a car wash can reduce braking efficiency or
make the brake pull unevenly which could in-
crease the danger of an accident, causing
serious personal injuries or death.
fAlways apply the brakes a few times after
washing the car to test braking efficiency and
dry the brake discs.
When doing this, take care not to hamper other
road users behind you (traffic conditions per-mitting).
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Tires/WheelsThe original equipment tires and wheel rims on
your Porsche comply with all applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
For your safety remember the following:
– Wheel rims and wheel bolts are matched to fit
your Porsche.
– If you intend to use other than original equip-
ment wheels, be sure that they conform to
Porsche specifications for your model. Only
tires with the same make and with the same
specification code (e.g. “N0“, “N1“...) can be
mounted.
– The use of wheel rims and wheel bolts that do
not meet specifications of the original factory
installed equipment will affect the safe opera-
tion of your vehicle and affect warranty cover-
age.
– Before you plan on exchanging wheels, or
snow tires already mounted on the wheel rims,
consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Your dealer has the technical information nec-
essary to advise you which wheel rims and
wheel bolts are compatible with the original
factory installations.
Danger!
Risk of loss of control and serious personal
injury or death.
fIf while driving, your vehicle experiences a sud-
den vibration or ride disturbance, and/or you
suspect that possible damage to your tires or
vehicle has occurred, you should immediately
reduce your speed without excessive use of
the brakes.
fStop the vehicle as soon as possible, and
inspect the tires.
If you cannot determine the cause for the dis-
turbance, have your vehicle towed to the near-
est Porsche or tire dealer to have your vehicle
or tire(s) inspected.
fContinuing to operate the vehicle without cor-
rection could result in a loss of control and seri-ous personal injury.
Index
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Warning light ........................................ 68
Brake-fluid level
Checking ............................................ 251
Brakes ................................................ 64
,226
Fluid.......................................... 251,362
Fluid warning light ...................... 112,252
Pads ............................................. 14,69
Test stand .......................................... 226
Warning light ........................................ 65
Wear .................................................. 112
Bulbs
Changing............................................ 346
Chart ................................................. 335
CCapacities .................................................. 362
Car care..................................................... 265
Car key
Battery ............................................... 334
Car Telephone ............................................ 173
Care ................................................. 269
,271
cargo area ................................................. 186
Carpet ....................................................... 272
Catalytic converter...................................... 264
Center differential lock ................................ 213
Central locking system ......................... 21,310
Button .................................................. 22
Button (rear) .................................. 22,31
Unlocking vehicle doors ......................... 21
Central vents ..................................... 134
,140
Changing wheels................................ 294,301
Check engine ............................................... 79
Checking hydraulic fluid (power steering) ...... 253
Child restraint anchorages ............................. 46Child restraint systems ..................................47
Child seat bracket .........................................48
Child seats ...................................................48
Installing ...............................................48
Childproof locks
Rear doors ...........................................26
Cigarette lighter ..........................................171
Circulating-air mode ...........................134
,139
Circulating-air mode, automatic ...........134,139
Cleaner
Air......................................................254
Particle...............................................254
Clock ..................................................77,101
Closing mechanism, power ..........................183
Clutch ........................................................202
Collapsible spare wheel ............. 92
,110
,222
,
......................................302
,327
,358
,359
Comfort function
Sliding/lifting roof.......................153,158
Comfort lighting ..........................................151
Coming Home function .......................106,151
Compass....................................................102
Compressor ......................................293,304
Coolant
Checking ............................................249
Cooling system .............................................75
Engine coolant level warning ..................75
Temperature gauge...............................75
Warning ................................................75
Cornering light ...................................117,342
Crankcase ventilation ..................................264
Crossing obstacles .....................................234
Cruise control
Accelerating .......................................125
Decelerating .......................................125Interrupting ........................................ 125
Speed limit ........................................ 124
Storing speed .................................... 124
Switching off ...................................... 126
Switching on ...................................... 124
Cupholder.................................................. 180
Closing rear ....................................... 181
Opening front ..................................... 180
opening rear ...................................... 181
Removing insert front ......................... 180
DData bank .................................................. 354
Diagnostic Socket ........................................ 15
Dimensions ................................................ 365
Dimming .................................................... 151
Button ............................................... 149
Door lock
Deicing .............................................. 267
Door locking, automatic ....................... 23
,104
Door mirrors .............................. 56
,151
,198
Automatic anti-dazzle operation ............. 58
Driving with a trailer ............................ 198
Extending ............................................ 57
Folding in ............................................. 57
Heating................................................ 57
Setting ................................................ 57
Swivelling, automatic ............................ 57
Door opening .......... 19
,20,21,23,26,104
Emergency operation ........................... 18
Door trim panel
Lighting ............................................. 151
Doors.......................................................... 26
Door-surrounding lighting ............................ 151
378Porsche and the Environment .......................... 4
Never invite car theft! .................................... 16
Keys ............................................................ 17
Central Locking System ................................ 21
Porsche Entry & Drive ................................... 24
Doors .......................................................... 26
Alarm System, Ultrasound Passenger Compart-
ment Monitoring System, Inclination Sensor .... 27
Power Windows ............................................ 29
Front seats................................................... 32
Front seat with memory................................. 33
Easy Entry Function ...................................... 35
Headrests .................................................... 36
Rear Seats ................................................... 37
Heated Seats – Front and Rear ...................... 40
Safety Belts.................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 46
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 47
Airbag Systems ............................................ 49
Steering Wheel ............................................. 52
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 54
Interior Mirror ............................................... 56
Door Mirrors ................................................ 56
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 58
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................... 59
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................... 61
Parking Brake............................................... 64
Brakes ......................................................... 65
Instrument Panel USA Models ........................ 70
Instrument Panel Canada Models ................... 72
Oil Temperature Gauge ................................. 74
Cooling System ............................................ 75
Fuel ............................................................. 76
Odometer .................................................... 76
Clock ........................................................... 77Voltmeter ..................................................... 78
Emission Control........................................... 79
Multi-Purpose Display .................................... 80
Warning Lights and Warning Messages ......... 108
Light Switch ............................................... 116
Instrument Illumination ................................. 118
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment.......... 118
Turn signal/High Beam/Headlight Flasher Stalk ...
119
Emergency flasher ...................................... 120
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 121
Cruise Control ............................................ 124
Vents ......................................................... 127
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 127
Heated Rear Window ................................... 128
Manual Air Conditioning ............................... 129
Automatically Controlled Two-Zone Air Condi-
tioning........................................................ 132
Automatically Controlled Four-Zone Air Condi-
tioning........................................................ 136
Parking Heater............................................ 142
Sun Visors .................................................. 147
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows .................... 148
Interior Lighting .......................................... 149
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 151
Coming Home Function (Off Delay) ............... 151
Sliding/Lifting Roof ..................................... 152
Parking Aids ............................................... 162
Garage Door Opener ................................... 167
Ashtray ...................................................... 170
Cigarette Lighter......................................... 171
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 172
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 174
Storage...................................................... 176
Cupholder .................................................. 180Rear Lid .....................................................182
Rear Window...............................................184
Engine Compartment Lid .............................184
Loadspace .................................................186
Luggage Compartment Cover ......................187
Luggage Safety Net ....................................189
Ski Bag ......................................................191
Roof Transport System................................193
Trailer Coupling...........................................194
Loading Information.....................................195
Manual transmission, clutch .........................202
Tiptronic S..................................................203
Selector Lever Positions ..............................204
Driving Programs for On-Road and Off-Road Dri-
ving ...........................................................211
Power-Transmission and Running-Gear Control Sy-
stems ........................................................217
Off-Road Driving ..........................................227
Air Suspension with Level Control and Height Adju-
stment .......................................................236
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) .
239
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle .......................................................242
Engine Oil Level ..........................................244
Engine Oil Recommendation .........................247
Coolant Level ..............................................249
Brake-Fluid Level .........................................251
Washer Fluid ...............................................252
Power Steering ...........................................253
Air Cleaner .................................................254
Particle Filter ..............................................254
Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................254
Manual Transmission Oil ..............................254
Wiper Blades ..............................................255