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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Warning Lights and Warning MessagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in this Owner's Manual.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
Steering faulty Steering lock engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
System fault – Workshop Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Key not recognised in vehicle Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Turn ignition key to left for
2 secondsEngage the steering lock.
Key: replace battery Replace the remote-control battery.
Move the steering wheel Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can
engage/disengage.
Key not found Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Switch selector lever to position “P”.Tiptronic S: The vehicle could roll away.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector lever
positionP.
Apply the brake Apply the brake when starting.
Move selector lever to position
“P” or “N”Tiptronic S: The vehicle can be started only in position P or N.
Applying the clutch Manual transmission: Apply the clutch when starting.
Immobiliser active Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
275 Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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 Traffic ............................ 349
Towing ...................................................... 350
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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