Controls, Safety, Instruments
193
Stowing load in the vehicle
Warning!
Danger of injury.
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned cargo
can slip out of place or endanger the vehicle
occupants during braking, direction changes
or in accidents.
Never transport objects which are not se-
cured.
fAlways transport cargo in the cargo area, nev-
er in the passenger compartment (e.g. on or in
front of the seats).
fSupport the cargo on the seat backrests when-
ever possible. Always lock the backrests into
place.
fPlace the cargo behind unoccupied seats
whenever possible.
fStow heavy objects as close to the front of the
cargo area as possible, with lightweight ob-
jects behind them.
fThe cargo must never project over the top
edge of the seat backrest.
fAlways protect the passenger compartment
with a luggage safety net and a luggage
compartment cover.
Do not drive with objects on top of the luggage
compartment cover.fIf the rear seats are not occupied, the back-
rests can be additionally secured with the safe-
ty belts. Simply cross the outer safety belts
and insert each into the opposite buckle.
fMake sure that the load cannot damage the
heating filaments of the rear window and the
TV antenna of the side window.
Luggage net
fLuggage must be stowed completely covered
by the luggage net.
The luggage net can prevent only lightweight
objects from slipping.
Tie-down belts
fDo not use elastic belts or straps to tie down
a load.
fDo not place belts and straps over sharp edg-
es.
fObserve the directions for use and information
for the tie-down equipment.
fUse only belts with a tear strength of at least
1543 lbs. or 700 kg and a maximum width of
1 in or 25 mm.
fCross the belts over the load.Driving
fThe car's handling changes depending on the
vehicle load. Adapt your driving style to the
changed driving behavior.
fDo not exceed the maximum gross weight and
the axle load.
fPlease observe the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 352.
fNever drive with the rear window or rear lid
open.
Exhaust gases can enter the passenger
compartment.
fAdapt the tire pressure to the load.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSU-
RES, COLD” on Page 350.
Maintenance, Car Care
255
How Emission Control WorksWhen an automobile engine is running, it uses en-
ergy generated through the combustion of a mix-
ture of air and fuel. Depending on whether a car is
driven fast or slowly or whether the engine is cold
or hot, some of the fuel (hydrocarbons) may not
be burned completely, but may be discharged into
the engine crankcase or exhaust system. Additon-
al hydrocarbons may enter the atmosphere
through evaporation of fuel from the fuel tank.
These hydrocarbons (HC), when released into the
air, contribute to undesirable pollution.
In addition, carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of
nitrogen (NOx) contribute to engine emissions.
They, too, are formed during the combustion pro-
cess and discharged into the exhaust system.
To reduce these pollutants, your Porsche is
equipped with a precisely calibrated fuel injection
system to assure a finely balanced air/fuel mixture
under all operating conditions.
Oxygen sensorThe oxygen sensor, installed in the exhaust pipe
continuously senses the oxygen content of the ex-
haust and signals the information to an electronic
control unit. The control unit corrects the air/fuel
ratio, so the engine always receives an accurately
metered air/fuel mixture.Crankcase ventilationThrough crankcase ventilation, undesirable emis-
sions from the engine crankcase are not permit-
ted to reach the outside atmosphere. These emis-
sions are recirculated from the crankcase to the
air intake system. From here the emissions mix
with the intake air and are later burned in the en-
gine.Catalytic convertersThe catalytic converters are efficient “clean-up“
devices built into the exhaust system of the vehi-
cle. The catalytic converters burn the undesirable
pollutants in the exhaust gas before it is released
into the atmosphere.
The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is critical-
ly important for the life of the catalytic con-
verters. Therefore, only unleaded fuel must
be used.The catalytic converters will be damaged by:
– push or tow starting the vehicle
– misfiring of the engine
– turning off the ignition while the vehicle is mov-
ing or
– driving until the fuel tank is completely empty
– by other unusual operating conditions.
fDo not continue to operate your vehicle under
these conditions, since raw fuel might reach
the catalytic converters. This could result in
overheating of the converters. Federal law pro-
hibits use of leaded fuel in this car.
298
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
B- Screw coupling for compressor connection
C- Pressure tester
D- Hand valve for tire filling
E- Air bleed screw
F- Filler connection for tire valve7. Screw screw coupling B into the compressor
connection (in footwell of the front passenger
seat).
8. Screw filler connection F onto the tire valve.
Warning!
D a n g e r o f i n j u r y a n d r i s k o f d a m a g e i f t h e o p -
erating unit is used improperly.
fUse this operating unit only to inflate or to bleed air from the tires of this vehicle.
9. Switch ignition on.
10.Press hand valve Duntil the correct tire pres-
sure is achieved.
Monitor the tire pressure with pressure tester
C during the inflation process.
11.Unscrew the screw coupling from the com-
pressor connection.
12.Unscrew filler connection from the tire valve.
13.Stow tire filler hose in the bag.
14.Close bag with Velcro strip.
15.Lower the seat cushion, push it under the
backrest and press it down at the front.
Make sure that the buckles are accessible.Note on operation
The compressor features a protective function
against overheating and switches itself off auto-
matically if necessary. The compressor must cool
down for a few minutes after automatic deactiva-
tion.
Reducing tire pressure on vehicles with
air suspensionfOpen air bleed screw E until the correct tire
pressure is achieved.
Monitor the tire pressure with pressure tester
C while correcting the tire pressure.
306
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs 22 Rear differential lock30
23
Rear differential lock, disengageable anti-roll bars
10
24 Tire pressure monitoring system5
2526Porsche Stability Management, passenger airbag deactivation, brake pedal switch, instrument panel, engine control unit,
airbag control unit, steering column module1027282930313233
Steering wheel heating, steering column module
15
34 Passenger compartment monitoring, seat heating5
35
Low beam, high beam
15
36 Vehicle electrical system control unit10
3738 Brake lights1039
Relay activation, heated rear window, seat heating
5
40 Instrument panel5
41
Porsche Entry & Drive
15
42 Panorama roof30
43
Subwoofer
30 No. Designation Rating in A
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
307
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 Auxiliary 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
308
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Fuse assignment – fuse box in left side of dashboard
No. Designation Rating in A1
Socket for towing attachment
15
2 ParkAssist5
3
Towing attachment control unit
15
4 Telephone/telematics control unit5
5
Towing attachment control unit
15
6 Porsche Stability Management (PSM)30
7
Center differential lock
5
8 Additional high beam20
9
CD changer, DVD navigation
5
10 TV tuner, satellite receiver5
11
Radio
10
12 Radio booster30
13
Seat heating
5
14 Tail light, left15
15
Power window, rear right
25
16 Rear guard lights, luggage compartment lights, entry light, rear lid 10
17
Low beam, right; high beam, right
15
18 Heated rear window30
19
Towing attachment motor
30/25
20 Electric seat height adjustment30
21
Alarm system, spare wheel release
10
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
309
22 Electrical seat adjustment, front right; seat heating, front right, rear 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
Index
359
Brake wear
Warning light ........................................ 66
Brake-fluid level
Checking ............................................ 242
Brakes ................................................ 62
,219
Fluid.......................................... 242,351
Fluid warning light ...................... 110,243
Pads ............................................. 14,67
Test stand .......................................... 219
Warning light ........................................ 63
Wear .................................................. 110
Bulbs
Changing............................................ 336
Chart ................................................. 327
CCapacities .................................................. 351
Car care..................................................... 256
Car Telephone ............................................ 169
Care ............................... 260
,262
,263
,264
Cargo area ................................................. 182
Carpet ....................................................... 263
Catalytic converter...................................... 255
Center differential lock ................................ 208
Central locking system ......................... 21,302
Button .................................................. 22
Button (rear) ......................................... 31
Central vents ..................................... 129,135
Changing wheels................................ 286,293
Check engine ............................................... 76
Checking hydraulic fluid (power steering) ...... 244
Child restraint anchorages ............................. 46
Child restraint systems .................................. 47Child seat .....................................................48
Attachment ...........................................48
Childproof locks
Rear doors ...........................................26
Cigarette lighter ..........................................166
Circulating-air mode ...........................129
,134
Circulating-air mode, automatic ...........129,134
Cleaner
Air......................................................245
Particle...............................................245
Clock ...........................................................99
Collapsible spare wheel ...................... 90
,216
,
...............................................294
,319
,349
Warning light.......................................108
Comfort function
Sliding/lifting roof.......................148,153
Comfort lighting ..........................................146
Coming Home function .......................104,146
Compass....................................................100
Compressor ......................................285,296
Coolant
Checking ............................................240
Cooling system .............................................73
Engine coolant level warning ..................73
Temperature gauge...............................73
Warning ................................................73
Cornering light ............................................115
Crankcase ventilation ..................................255
Crossing obstacles .....................................226
Cruise control
Accelerating .......................................123
Decelerating .......................................123
Interrupting .........................................123
Speed limit .........................................122Storing speed .................................... 122
Switching off ...................................... 124
Switching on ...................................... 122
Cupholder......................................... 172
,176
Closing rear ....................................... 177
Opening front ..................................... 176
opening rear ...................................... 177
Removing insert front ......................... 176
DData bank .................................................. 344
Diagnostic Socket ........................................ 15
Dimensions ................................................ 354
Dimming .................................................... 146
Button ............................................... 144
Door lock
Deicing .............................................. 258
Door locking, automatic ....................... 23
,102
Door mirrors .............................. 55
,146
,194
Automatic anti-dazzle operation ............. 57
Driving with a trailer ............................ 194
Extending ............................................ 56
Folding in ............................................. 56
Heating................................................ 56
Setting ................................................ 56
Swivelling, automatic ............................ 56
Door opening ................................ 19
,20,21,
........................................... 23
,24,26,102
Emergency operation ........................... 18
Door trim panel .......................................... 172
Lighting ............................................. 146
Doors.......................................................... 26
Door-surrounding lighting ............................ 146