Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
315
44 Electrical seat adjustment, left; electrical steering column adjustment 3045
Electrical seat adjustment, left; seat heating, rear
30
46
47
Rear differential lock
10
48 Parking heater clock5
49
Servotronic, disengageable anti-roll bars
5
50 Heating pipe ventilation10
51
Diagnosis, parking brake switch
5
52 Rear wiper30
53
Heated rear window control unit, passenger compartment monitoring, light switch, steering column module
5
54 Headlight beam adjustment10
5556 Fan, front air-conditioning system4057
Fan, rear air-conditioning system
40
RES 1 Spare fuse 15
RES 2
Spare fuse 2
20 No. Designation Rating in A
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
317
22 Electrical seat adjustment, front right; seat heating, front right 3023
Air conditioning
10
24 Electrical seat adjustment, front right30
25
Air-conditioning system, rear
5
26
27
Level control, Porsche Active Suspension Management
15
28
29
Tiptronic conrol unit
10
30 Rear lid power closing mechanism20
31
Comfort systems, rear
15
32 Central locking, right10
3334 Power window, front right2535
Turn signal, side light, right
10
36 Roof module, telephone, compass5
3738 Porsche Stability Management103940 Center differential lock1041
Towing attachment
10
42 Roof module, garage door opener5
43
Back up light
5
44 Heated washer nozzles, level control5 No. Designation Rating in A
322
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Replacing the batteryThe service life of the battery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic condi-
tions, and driving conditions (distances, loads).
fOnly use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement. Only
this battery meets the specific requirements of
the vehicle.
fPlease observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Battery chargingAutomotive batteries loose their efficiency when
not in use. The charge available in your battery can
be measured with a battery hydrometer. We rec-
ommend that the battery voltage be tested by
your Porsche dealer who has the appropriate
equipment.
If the car is not driven for prolonged periods, the
battery must be charged at least every 6 weeks.
A discharged battery allows rapid formation of sul-
fates, leading to premature deterioration of the
plates.
Danger!
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in severe
personal injuries.
fCharge battery in a well ventilated area.
fNever charge a frozen battery. It may explode
because of gas trapped in the ice. Allow a fro-
zen battery to thaw out first.
fIf you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doc-tor.
Note
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.Slow battery charging
1. Pay attention to all warnings and follow instruc-
tions that come with your battery charger.
2. When charging, ensure adequate ventilation.
3. Remove battery.
Please observe the chapter “REMOVING AND
INSTALLING BATTERY” on Page 323.
4. All vent caps should be open.The fluid level
should meet the indicator mark in each cell.
5. Ensure that charger is switched off – danger of
short circuit!
6. Connect charger cables.Charger cables must
be connected POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+)
and NEGATIVE (–) to NEGATIVE (–).
7. Switch on charger. Normally, a battery should
be charged at no more than 10 percent of its
rated capacity. Rated capacity of the battery in
your vehicle is listed on the battery housing.
8. After charging, turn off charger and disconnect
charger cables.
9. Tighten the vent caps and reinstall battery.
Please observe the chapter “REMOVING AND
INSTALLING BATTERY” on Page 323.
368
Index
IndexAABD ......................................... 217
,219
,221
ABS ......................................... 217
,220
,223
Off road ............................................. 224
Warning light ...................................... 223
After driving off road ................................... 228
Aftermarket Alarms ..................................... 173
Air cleaner.................................................. 254
Air conditioning
Central vents ............................. 134,140
Cover flap .......................................... 128
Disabling control panel (rear) ............... 137
Display ............................. 129
,132
,136
Footwell .................................... 134,140
Four zone ........................................... 136
Fresh-air intake ................................... 127
Mono function ..................................... 133
Rear.......................................... 137,141
REST mode ............................... 135,141
Sensors ............................................. 128
Setting air quantity ............ 130
,133
,139
Setting temperature ................... 133,138
Side vents ................................. 134,140
Two zone .................................. 129,132
Vents ................................................. 127
Windshield ................................. 134,140
Air quantity
Setting ............................. 130
,133
,139
Air suspension ................. 163
,179
,217
,236
Airbag ................................................. 49,273
Disposal ............................................... 51Function ............................................... 49
Unit ...................................................... 52
Warning light......................................... 50
Air-conditioned areas
Rear................................................... 141
Air-conditioning compressor....... 129
,135
,140
Alarm button................................................. 17
Alarm system . 21
,23,27,28,30,194
,310
Alcantara.................................................... 273
All-Season tires .................................. 358,359
All-Terrain tires ................................... 358,359
All-wheel drive ........................... 113
,217
,219
Anti-freeze content ...................................... 249
Anti-lock brake system .............. 217
,220
,223
Anti-roll bars
Disengageable .................................... 214
Armrest...................................................... 178
Ashtray
Front .................................................. 170
Rear................................................... 170
Assembly aid ..................................... 301,307
Assistance when driving downhill .................. 226
Audio
Tips ................................................... 172
AUTO button .................... 132
,133
,136
,138
AUTO-LOCK .................................................. 23
Automatic anti-dazzle operation...................... 58
Automatic brake differential ....... 217
,219
,221
Automatic circulating-air mode ............ 134,139
Automatic mode, air conditioning132
,133
,138
Automatic transmission fluid ........................ 254
BBattery ......................... 59
,62,78,174
,320
After charging ..................................... 333
Car key .............................................. 334
Care................................................... 320
Charge state....................................... 320
Charging ............................................ 333
Installing ............................................. 330
Putting vehicle into operation ...............321
Removing ........................................... 328
Removing/installing .................... 323,327
Replacing ........................................... 322
Warning light....................................... 111
Winter driving...................................... 321
Before driving off .................................12,228
Belts ............................................................ 42
Fastening ............................................. 44
Height adjustment ................................. 45
Opening ............................................... 44
Tensioner ............................................. 43
Warning light.................................. 43,48
Brake ...........................................................65
Booster ................................................ 67
Discs ................................................... 68
Pads .................................................... 68
Warning light......................................... 66
Brake fluid
Changing ............................................ 252
Brake light .................................................. 346
Brake tests................................................. 226
Brake wear
372
Index Licence plate light....................................... 151
License plate light....................................... 347
Lid
Engine compartment ........................... 184
Engine compartment warning light........ 115
Luggage compartment ........................ 182
Seal ................................................... 271
Lifting
Garage lift .......................................... 292
Jack................................................... 298
Platform ............................................. 292
Light
Flasher............................................... 119
Switch......................................... 99
,116
Light alloy wheels ....................................... 271
Inscription .......................................... 290
Light segments........................................... 164
Lighter
front .................................................. 171
rear ................................................... 171
Lights ............................................... 198,271
Changing............................................ 336
Chart ................................................. 335
Limit speed
Off-road shifting ......................... 213,216
Load .......................................................... 197
Compartment cover ............................ 176
Full ...................................................... 93
Partial .................................................. 93
Safety net .......................................... 176
Securing (ski bag) ............................... 192
Stowing..................................... 197,198
Load fastening points .................................. 186
Loading level ..................................... 237,366Loadspace ........................................ 186
,197
Loadspace floor.......................................... 186
Locking conditions ........................................ 22
Locking the steering column
With Porsche Entry & Drive .................... 60
Locking, keyless ........................................... 24
Immobilizer ........................................... 25
Switching off readiness for operation ...... 25
Unlocking vehicle doors ......................... 24
Locks .......................................................... 86
Low beam ................................ 116
,151
,342
Switch ................................................ 116
Low level .................................................... 236
Low Range ............... 86
,206
,208
,212
,216
Indicator light ...................................... 212
Off-road driving program...................... 211
Luggage
Compartment cover ............................ 176
Safety net........................................... 176
Luggage compartment ................................ 186
Luggage compartment cover ....................... 187
Luggage compartment lid................... 182,183
Locking ................................................ 24
Opening ............................................... 24
Luggage net ............................................... 186
Luggage safety net ..................................... 189
Bracket .............................................. 189
MMain menu.................................................... 82
Make-up mirror ........................................... 147
Manual headlight beam adjustment ...... 109
,198
Manual Transmission
Clutch ................................................ 202Maximum permitted engine speeds ..............202
Memory.................................................33
,34
Minor paint damage.....................................268
Minor repairs ..............................................276
Mirrors .......................................................198
Door mirrors .........................................56
Interior mirror .......................................56
Moving off .........................................203
,205
Moving-off assistant ....................................225
MSR ...........................................................221
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................54
Function keys .................................54,55
Multi-purpose display .....................80
,92,185
Basic screens .......................................81
Clock .................................................101
Collapsible spare wheel .........................92
Comfort..............................................103
Compass ............................................102
Factory settings ..................................107
Language ...........................................107
Level ....................................................85
Lighting ..............................................106
Load ....................................................93
Locks/reduction ....................................86
Main menu ............................................82
MPH limit ..............................................83
Operation, controls................................80
Settings..............................................101
Spare wheel..........................................91
System.................................................94
Tire pressure .................................87,89
Tire sealant/sealing set .........................92
Tire type ...............................................90
Units ..................................................106
374
Index Warning light ............... 70
,72,112
,222
Porsche Traction Management ............ 217,218
Power measurement ................................... 242
Power steering ........................................... 253
Power windows ..................................... 29,30
Comfort function (windows).................... 30
One-touch operation .............................. 30
Opening/closing windows ...................... 29
Readiness for operation......................... 29
Storing end position .............................. 31
Switching off (rear)......................... 22,31
Power-transmission ..................................... 217
Preservation ............................................... 268
Pressure tester........................................... 306
PSM ........................................ 217
,220
,302
Deactivating ....................................... 222
Indicator light...................................... 112
Information light .................................. 222
Off road ............................................. 221
Switching on ....................................... 222
Warning light ............... 70
,72,112
,222
PTM........................................................... 217
RRadiator fans .............................................. 243
Radio
Tips ................................................... 172
Radio remote control .................................... 17
Changing the battery ........................... 334
Rain sensor ................................................ 121
Rain sensor operation ................................. 122
Reading light
Front.................................................. 149
Rear .................................................. 150Rear differential lock ................................... 214
Rear fog light..................................... 116
,346
Rear lid ...................................................... 182
Locking ................................................ 24
Opening ............................................... 24
Unlocking ............................................. 20
Rear light ................................................... 345
Rear seats.................................................... 37
Folding forward ..................................... 37
Positioning............................................ 39
Rear window ............................................... 184
Locking ................................................ 24
Opening ........................................ 20,24
Unlocking ............................................. 20
Rear window wiper ...................................... 123
Rear-axle load ............................................. 195
Reduction ..................................................... 86
Reflector .................................................... 345
Refuelling ................................................... 260
Relays ........................................................ 310
Release button............................................ 203
Relocking, automatic ..................................... 21
Remote control ............................................. 17
Changing the battery ........................... 334
Removing spots and stains .......................... 268
Reserve ..................................................... 260
REST button ............................. 129
,132
,136
REST mode ....................................... 135,141
Reverse gear ..................................... 166,202
Reversing light ............................................ 346
Rims .......................................................... 228
Diameter ............................................ 290
Rim width ........................................... 290
Rocker switches ......................................... 205
Roof console ..................................... 151,176Roof Transport System ..............193
,363
,365
Running in
Tires ....................................................14
Running-gear control systems ......................217
Running-gear setup......................................239
Indicator light ......................................113
Warning light .......................................239
SSafety belts .........................................42
,273
Belt tensioner .......................................43
Fastening..............................................44
Height adjustment .................................45
Opening................................................44
Warning light ..................................43,48
Safety catch, engine compartment lid ...........185
Safety compliance sticker ............................355
Safety net...................................................188
Assembly............................................190
Bracket ..............................................189
Permitted uses....................................189
Screewdriver ..............................................291
Sealant.........................................91
,98,296
Warning light .......................................110
Sealing set .................................................296
Seals, care .................................................271
Seat heating ........................................40,137
For air-conditioned areas at the rear .......41
Rear ...................................................137
Switching off .........................................40
Switching on .........................................40
Seat memory .......................................33,166
Recall using car key ..............................33
Recall using person buttons ...................33
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