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Maintenance, Car Care
Engine Oil RecommendationRecommended oil viscosity ranges dependent on ambient temperatures:
Use only engine oils approved by Porsche.
If in doubt ask your authorized Porsche dealer for Porsche tested and approved all-season oils. Ambient temperature
(seasonal)SAE Viscosity Range
higher than
-13°F/-25°C0 W-40
5 W-40
5 W-50
lower than
-13°F/-25°C0 W-40
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
fThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
This caution applies to the entire vehicle.
fO n l y w o r k o n y o u r v e h i c l e o u t d o o r s o r i n a w e l l
ventilated area.
fEnsure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially cau-
tious of such devices such as hot water heat-
ers which ignite a flame intermittently.
fBefore working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
fBe alert and cautious around engine at all
times while the engine is running.
If work has to be performed with the engine
running, always set the parking brake, and
make sure the selector lever is in position “P“
or “N“.fIn particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.), jew-
elry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The fans can start or continue running as a
function of temperature, even with the engine
switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off and exercise extreme caution.
fYour Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig-
nition system. When the ignition is on, high volt-
age is present in all wires connected with the
ignition system; therefore, exercise extreme
caution when working on any part of the engine
while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
fAlways support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car. The jack
supplied with the car is not adequate for this
purpose.
fWhen working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine can-
not be started.
Remove the ignition key.fDo not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
fIncomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your au-
thorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty pe-
riod may affect your Porsche warranty cover-
age.
fSupplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or
coolant, are hazardous to your health. Keep
these fluids out of children's reach and dispose
of them in accordance with the appropriate
regulations.
fSome countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried.
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Danger of short circuit.
fAlways switch off the relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Danger of injury. The headlights are under
high voltage when installed.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the light housing.
fOnly use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
fBulbs must be clean and free from oil, grease
or fingerprints.
fNever touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper when replacing bulbs.
fAlways carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, the carrying of spare
bulbs is mandatory.
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
fAttach no coverings (e.g. films, “stone
guards“) in the area of the headlights.
fUse soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses. In no case may chem-
ical cleaners or other volatile cleaning fluids be
used.
fTo prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
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Index Drinks holder ..................................... 172
,176
Closing rear........................................ 177
Opening front ..................................... 176
opening rear ....................................... 177
Removing insert front .......................... 176
Driving
Load .................................................. 193
Off road ............................................. 220
Sand .................................................. 227
Trailer ................................................ 195
Winter ................................................ 204
Driving downhill .......................................... 223
Driving light assistant
Light switch ........................................ 114
Driving light assistant, automatic.................. 115
Driving performance ................................... 353
Driving program
Low Range indicator light .................... 207
Off road .................. 201
,203
,206
,207
Reduced ............................................ 204
Road ................................ 200
,202
,207
Driving programme
Off road ............................................. 210
Road .................................................. 210
Driving systems for off-road driving .............. 221
Driving with a trailer .................. 160
,194
,352
Drop-center rim .......................................... 282
DVD Player ................................................. 177
EEasy Entry function ....................................... 35
ECON mode ...................................... 130
,135
Button ....................................... 127,131Electrical system ........................................ 302
Emergency operation
Door lock ............................................. 23
Doors................................................... 18
Ignition key ........................................... 18
Sliding/lifting roof................................ 149
Emergency starting ..................................... 323
Emergency unlocking
Filler flap ............................................ 251
Selector lever ..................................... 205
Spare wheel bracket ........................... 301
Emission control ................................. 5
,8,76
Check engine warning light .................... 76
Emission Control System ............................. 254
Engine
Boost pressure ..................................... 75
Cooling system ..................................... 73
Data................................................... 346
Idling .................................................. 199
Starting and stopping ............................ 60
Engine compartment
Cleaning ............................................. 260
Lid ..................................................... 180
Engine drag torque control .......................... 215
Engine Oil
Performance class .............................. 239
Viscosity............................................. 239
Engine oil ................................................... 235
Change .............................................. 238
Level .................................................. 236
Recommendation ................................ 238
Temperature gauge............................... 72
Topping up ......................................... 237Engine oil level ............................................236
Checking ............................................236
Warning ..............................................236
Engine residual heat ...........................130
,136
Entry aid.......................................................35
Switching on and off ..............................35
Exhaust gas
Monitoring ..............................................5
Exit aid .........................................................35
Switching on and off ..............................35
FFabric linings ..............................................264
Filler flap ....................................................250
Release ................................................15
Filling pressure..............................................85
Plate ..................................................345
Reducing ...................................296
,298
Tables ................................................350
Warning light ...........68
,70,87,97,108
Warning message..................................93
Fire extinguisher..........................................171
Floor mats ..................................................263
Fluids and fuels ...........................................351
Fog lights ...................................................114
Folding wedges...........................................287
Footbrake .....................................................63
Warning light .........................................64
Footwell light ..............................................146
Fresh-air intake ...........................................125
Front seat with memory ..........................33,34
Front seats ..........................................32
,172
Adjusting the seats ................................32
Seat position.........................................32
Index
363
NNavigation system ...................................... 170
Normal level ............................................... 228OOctane ratings ............................................ 252
Odometer .................................................... 75
Off delay ........................................... 104
,146
Off-road ABS ..................................... 218,223
Off-road driving ........................................... 220
Recommendation ................................ 221
Off-road shifting
Limit speed ............................... 207,210
Oil ............................................................. 235
Change .............................................. 239
Consumption ........................................ 14
Dipstick .............................................. 237
Filler opening ...................................... 237
Performance class .............................. 239
Temperature gauge .............................. 72
Topping up ......................................... 237
Viscosity ............................................ 239
Oil level
Checking ............................................ 236
On-board computer .............................. 78,181
Basic Screens ...................................... 79
Clock ................................................... 99
Collapsible spare wheel ......................... 90
Comfort ............................................. 101
Factory settings .................................. 105
Language ........................................... 105
Level.................................................... 83
Lighting .............................................. 104Load ....................................................91
Locks/reduction....................................84
Main menu ............................................80
Operation, controls ...............................78
Settings ...............................................99
Spare wheel..........................................90
System.................................................92
Tire pressure .................................85
,87
Tire sealant/sealing set .........................91
Tire type...............................................88
Tyre type ..............................................88
Units ..................................................104
Vehicle info ...........................................82
Warnings ..............................................83
Operating in other countries.........................249
Oxygen sensor ...........................................255
PPaint ..........................................................259
Panic button .................................................17
Panorama roof system ................................151
ParkAssist ................................157
,159
,195
Parking ......................................................204
Parking aid ..........................................34,157
Parking brake ...............................................62
Test stand ..........................................219
Warning light................................63,110
Parking heater ............................................137
Activating the memory .........................140
Faults .................................................141
Programming.............................138,139
Switching on and off ............................138
Parking light ...............................................117
Particle filter ...............................................245PASM ............................................... 211
,231
Display .............................................. 231
Indicator light ..................................... 110
Warning light ...................................... 231
Passenger compartment ............................ 193
Passenger compartment monitoring
system ............................ 21
,23,27,28,30
Passenger-seat drawer ...................... 172
,175
PCM .......................................................... 170
Person buttons ............................................ 33
Plastic parts .............................................. 262
Polishing.................................................... 259
Porsche Active Suspension
Management..................................... 211,231
Display .............................................. 231
Indicator light ..................................... 110
Warning light ...................................... 231
Porsche Communication Management ......... 170
Porsche Down-Hill Assistant ........................ 219
Porsche Entry & Drive .................. 24
,25,178
Immobilizer .......................................... 25
Opening/locking rear window ................ 24
Opening/locking spare wheel bracket .... 24
Porsche Stability
Management............................ 211
,214
,294
Deactivating ....................................... 216
Indicator light ..................................... 110
Information light ................................. 216
Off road ............................................. 215
Switching on ...................................... 216
Warning light ............... 68
,70,110
,216
Porsche Traction Management ........... 211,212
Power measurement .................................. 234
Power steering .......................................... 244
fusszeile-r
368
Porsche 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 ............................................. 51
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 53
Interior Mirror ............................................... 55
Door Mirrors................................................. 55
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 57
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................... 58
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................... 60
Parking Brake ............................................... 62
Brakes ......................................................... 63
Instrument Panel USA Models ........................ 68
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................... 70
Oil Temperature Gauge ................................. 72
Speedometer ............................................... 72
Cooling System ............................................ 73
Fuel ............................................................. 74Odometer..................................................... 75
Emission Control........................................... 76
Multi-Purpose Display .................................... 78
Warning Lights and Warning Messages ......... 106
Light Switch ............................................... 114
Instrument Illumination ................................. 116
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ......... 116
Turn signal/High Beam/Headlight Flasher Stalk ...
117
Emergency warning lights............................ 118
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 119
Cruise Control ............................................ 122
Vents ......................................................... 125
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 125
Heated Rear Window ................................... 126
Automatically Controlled Two-Zone Air Condi-
tioning ....................................................... 127
Automatically Controlled Four-Zone Air Condi-
tioning ....................................................... 131
Parking Heater............................................ 137
Sun Visors .................................................. 142
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows .................... 143
Interior Lighting .......................................... 144
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 146
Coming Home Function (Off Delay) ............... 146
Sliding/Lifting Roof ..................................... 147
Parking Aids ............................................... 157
Garage Door Opener ................................... 162
Ashtray ...................................................... 165
Cigarette Lighter......................................... 166
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 167
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 170Fire Extinguisher ......................................... 171
Storage...................................................... 172
Cupholder .................................................. 176
Rear Lid ..................................................... 178
Rear Window .............................................. 180
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 180
Loadspace ................................................. 182
Luggage Compartment Cover ...................... 183
Luggage Safety Net ....................................185
Ski Bag ...................................................... 187
Roof Transport System................................ 189
Trailer Coupling .......................................... 190
Loading Information ....................................191
Tiptronic S ................................................. 198
Selector Lever Positions .............................. 199
Driving Programs for On-Road and Off-Road Dri-
ving ........................................................... 206
Power-Transmission and Running-Gear Control Sy-
stems ........................................................ 211
Off-Road Driving .......................................... 220
Air Suspension with Level Control and Height Adju-
stment ....................................................... 228
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) .
231
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle ....................................................... 234
Engine Oil Level .......................................... 236
Engine Oil Recommendation......................... 238
Coolant Level.............................................. 240
Brake-Fluid Level ......................................... 242
Washer Fluid ............................................... 243
Power Steering ........................................... 244