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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Replacing the remote control
batteryNote
fPlease dispose batteries in compliance with
any and all government regulations.
If the battery in the remote control becomes too
weak, a warning will appear on the multi-purpose
display in the instrument panel.
The battery should be changed if this should be
the case.Changing the battery
1. Carefully pry out the lid on the back of the key
housing with a small screwdriver.
2. Replace battery (observe polarity).
A replacement battery is available from your
authorized Porsche dealer.
3. Replace cover and press together firmly.
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
Index
369
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
Index
371
Front seats ................................................... 32
Adjusting the seats................................ 32
Seat position ........................................ 32
Front windshield wiper ................................. 122
Fuel .................................................... 76
,259
Economy ............................................ 258
Evaporation control ............................. 262
Level gauges ........................................ 76
Recommendations .............................. 261
Fuel containers, portable ........................ 6,262
Fuel gauge ................................................... 76
Fuel quality ..................................................... 8
Function keys ............................................... 54
Lighting ................................................ 55
Fuse assignment......................................... 313
Fuses......................................................... 311
GGarage door opener.................................... 167
Allocating ........................................... 168
Changeable code system .................... 168
Deleting ............................................. 169
Fixed code system .............................. 168
Gas discharge lamp .................................... 342
Glasses case .............................................. 176
Glove compartment .................................... 177
Gross weight .............................................. 195
Ground clearance ....................................... 365HHand-held transmitter .................................. 167
Headlight beam adjustment ....... 109
,118
,198
Headlights ................................ 198
,271
,337Bi-Xenon ....................................339
,342
Changing for left-hand traffic ................349
Closing the housing lid.........................340
Halogen.....................................339,341
Height adjustment ...............................349
Opening the housing lid .......................340
Setting ...............................................348
Washer system ...................................122
Headrest ......................................................36
Installing ...............................................36
Removing .............................................36
Setting .................................................36
Heated rear window .........127
,128
,132
,136
Height adjustment ..............................217,236
High beam.........................................116,119
Indicator light .................................70,72
Switch ................................................119
High Range...............86
,205
,207
,212
,216
On-road driving program ......................211
High-pressure cleaning units.........................266
Hillholder ....................................................224
Horn ............................................................52
IIdentification number ...................................354
Idling..........................................................204
Ignition lock ..................................................59
Immobilizer...................................................19
Inclination sensor .....................21
,23,27,30
Function indication ................................27
Monitored areas ....................................28
Switching off.........................................27
Switching off, temporarily ......................28
Switching on .........................................27Switching on, temporarily ...................... 28
Instrument panel
Lighting ............................................. 118
Interior light, front ...................................... 149
Interior lighting ........................................... 149
Interior mirror .............................................. 56
ISOFIX system .............................................. 48
JJack ................................................. 238
,291
Jacking point ............................................. 298
Jump lead starting
Leads ................................................ 332
Jumper cables ........................................... 331
KKeys............................................................ 17
Changing the battery .......................... 334
Emergency operation ........................... 18
Kickdown................................................... 206LLeather care .............................................. 272
Left-hand traffic.......................................... 349
Level control ... 85
,163
,179
,217
,236
,293
Loading level.................... 237
,238
,366
Low level ........................................... 236
Normal level....................................... 236
Special low level................................. 236
Special terrain level ............................ 236
Switching on and off ........................... 238
Warning light ...................................... 238
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
376
Index Te s t s t a n d s
Measurement ..................................... 226
Theft protection ............................................ 16
Through-load bag ........................................ 191
Securing load ..................................... 192
Through-load facility .................................... 191
Tie-down
Belts .................................................. 186
Equipment .......................................... 197
Rings ........................................ 186
,189
Tiptronic ...................................... 15
,52,203
Rocker switches .......................... 52,205
Tire
Care .................................................. 283
Checking pressure .............................. 303
Life .................................................... 282
Traction ............................................. 280
Wear .................................................. 282
Tire and rim sizes ....................................... 359
Tire pressure ....................................... 87,198
Load .................................................. 197
Plate .................................................. 355
Reducing ................................... 304,306
Specifications ..................................... 100
Tables................................................ 361
Warning light ........................ 70
,72,110
Warning message ................................. 95
Tire pressure monitoring system .................... 87
Monitoring ............................................ 94
System learning process ....................... 89
Tire sealant .................................. 91
,98,296
Warning light ...................................... 110
Tires .......................................................... 277
Changing............................................ 174Damage ............................................. 283
Flat .................................................... 295
Inflating ..................................... 303
,305
Inscription .......................................... 289
Replacing ........................................... 284
Sidewall.............................................. 289
Size ................................................... 289
Tracks ............................................... 358
Type .................................................... 91
Valves ................................................ 284
Tool kit ....................................................... 276
Screewdriver ...................................... 291
Tools.......................................................... 276
Screwdriver ........................................ 291
Towing .............................................. 210,350
Capacity ............................................. 195
Hook .................................................. 350
Tow-starting ................................................ 210
Tracks........................................................ 358
Traction...................................................... 230
Traction systems......................................... 217
Trailer
Coupling ............................................. 194
Hitch .................................................. 194
Hitching.............................................. 194
Unhitching .......................................... 194
Transmission ..................................... 202,357
Transport ............................................ 28,238
Turn signal light .......................................... 344
Indicator light ................................. 70,72
Rear................................................... 346
Switch ................................................ 119
Turn signal pilot light
Indicator light ................................. 70,72Turn signal/high beam/headlight flasher stalk 119
Tyre pressure
Warning message..................................95
UUltrasonic measurement ..............................165
Ultrasound sensors, ParkAssist ....................163
Ultrasound sources .....................................165
Undercoating ..............................................270
Unlocking, keyless ........................................24
Immobilizer ...........................................25
Uphill driving ...............................................230
Traction..............................................230VVehicle
Battery .............................174
,320
,333
Care...................................................265
Data bank ...........................................354
Identification number ...........................354
Keys ...........................................17,334
Laying up............................................274
Lowering ............................................238
Putting into operation ..........................321
Raising ...............................................237
Recovery ............................................352
Securing against rolling .......................295
Storage ..............................................321
Transport ....................................28,238
Washing .............................................266
Vehicle door
Locking .........................................20,24
Unlocking .............................................20
Index
377
Vehicle key
Battery ............................................... 334
Ventilation ................................ 128
,132
,136
Vents ......................................................... 127
Central ...................................... 134,140
Footwell .................................... 134,140
Side .......................................... 134,140
Vertical coupling load .................................. 195
Voltmeter ..................................................... 78
Battery/generator warning ..................... 78
WWarning triangle.......................................... 179
Warnings ...................................................... 85
Washer fluid
Level.................................................. 252
Topping up ......................................... 252
Washer system, windshield wipers................ 122
Washing ..................................................... 266
Water crossing ........................................... 232
Weights...................................................... 363
Wheel alignment ......................................... 285
Wheel bolts ................................................ 293
Removing .................................. 301
,307
Wheel change ............................................. 287
Wheels .............................................. 271,277
Adjusting ............................................ 285
Change ..................................... 294,301
Storing ............................................... 286
Tracks ............................................... 358
Wheel balancing ......................... 226,285
Windows .................................................... 269
Windshield ................................ 134
,140
,252
Windshield wiper/washer stalk ..................... 121Windshield wipers .....................123
,184
,255
Blades................................................269
Front ..................................................122
Rear ...................................................123
Switch ................................................121
Winter
Driving ...............................................321
Tires ..................................................358
Wiper blades .....................................255,269
Changing ...................................255,257
Working on your vehicle ...............................242
379
Fuel Economy ............................................. 258
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 258
Fuel ........................................................... 259
Fuel Recommendations ............................... 261
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 262
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 262
Emission Control System............................. 263
Car Care Instructions .................................. 265
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle ....................................................... 276
Notes on Minor Repairs ............................... 276
Tires/Wheels .............................................. 277
Jack .......................................................... 291
Tool Kit ...................................................... 291
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform or Garage
lift.............................................................. 292
Compressor ............................................... 293
Wheel Bolts ................................................ 293
Changing Wheels ........................................ 294
Flat Tire ..................................................... 295
Electrical System ........................................ 310
Battery....................................................... 320
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ....... 331
Replacing the remote control battery............ 334
Bulb Chart .................................................. 335
Replacing Bulbs .......................................... 336
Headlights .................................................. 337
Tail Light .................................................... 345
License Plate Lights .................................... 347
Headlight Adjustment .................................. 348
Changing Headlights from Left to Right-Hand Traf-
fic.............................................................. 349
Towing ....................................................... 350
Vehicle Identification.................................... 354
Engine Data................................................ 356Transmission ..............................................357
Tires, Rims, Tracks .....................................358
Tire Pressures, Cold ...................................361
Capacities ..................................................362
Weights ......................................................363
Driving Performance....................................364
Dimensions.................................................365
Ground Clearance .......................................366