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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs Removing subwoofer
1. Withdraw the ignition key.
Remove the Porsche Entry & Drive control unit
from the ignition lock in vehicles that contain
this feature.
Please observe the chapter “REMOVING THE
CONTROL UNIT FROM THE IGNITION LOCK” on
Page 58.
2. Remove any existing tire sealant C.3. Undo the two fastening nuts D.
4. Unscrew screw E.
5. Disconnect plug connection F.6. Remove subwoofer housing.
Installing subwoofer
1. Insert subwoofer housing.
2. Connect plug connection F.
3. Tighten the two fastening nuts D.
4. Tighten screw E.
5. Place any existing tire sealant C in recess.
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Removing battery
1. Withdraw the ignition key.
Remove the Porsche Entry & Drive control unit
from the ignition lock in vehicles that contain
this feature.
Please observe the chapter “REMOVING THE
CONTROL UNIT FROM THE IGNITION LOCK” on
Page 58.
2. Undo the 4 fastening nuts of the battery box.3. Open the 4 clamps of the battery-box cover.
4. Remove the battery-box cover.
Danger!
Danger of explosion and injury and risk of
short circuit and damage to the alternator
and electronic control units.
fDisconnect the negative cable first, and then the positive cable.
5. Disconnect the negative cable.
6. Disconnect the positive cable.7. Pull off vent hose G on the battery.
8. Undo fastening nut H of battery fastening
plate.
9. Remove battery fastening plate.
10.Lift battery out of the battery box using the
folding handles.
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Charging the batteryYour authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.
1. Always observe the instructions of the charger
manufacturer.
2. When charging the battery, ensure adequate
ventilation.
3. Check the acid level of a low-maintenance bat-
tery.
4. Connect charger to the jump starting points.
Only plug into the mains and switch the charg-
er on when it has been correctly connected up.
5. After charging, disconnect the charger.
6. Check the acid level of a low-maintenance bat-
tery.
After charging the battery After the battery is connected or the completely
discharged battery is charged, the PSM warning
light lights up on the instrument panel and a mes-
sage appears on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
To do this, turn the ignition key or the control
unit (on vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice.
2. Perform a few steering movements to the left
and to the right when vehicle is standing and
drive a short distance in a straight line until the
PSM warning light goes out and the message
is erased from the memory of the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings does not go out, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING FINAL
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on
Page 31.6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem:
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM LEARNING PROCESS”
on Page 87.
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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.
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Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion
and excessive temperatures.
fDo not affix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards” or films) in the area of the headlights.
Removing Bi-Xenon headlight1. Switch off ignition and withdraw the ignition
key.
2. Push down cover A in the direction of the arrow
and remove.
B- Headlight release
C-Wing
D- Socket wrench3. Take socket wrench D out of the tool kit.
4. Push socket wrench D onto the release B and
turn in the direction of the arrow.
The headlight holder has now been unlocked.
5. Pull headlight forward out of the fender.
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Tail LightRemoving tail lightMaintenance note
fThe ignition key must be withdrawn before the
tail light is removed.
1. Open rear lid.
2. Remove the two caps A with a tool such as a
screwdriver.
3. Unscrew the two fastening screws B with the
socket wrench from the tool kit.4. Pull out the light unit to the side in the direc-
tion of the arrow and additionally pull it out in
the area of the ball head C.
5. On the plug connection D press on the plug re-
lease (arrow) and pull off the plug.
Installing tail light1. Push on plug connection D until the plug is felt
to click into place (arrow).
2. Insert ball head of tail light C into clip nut E and
fit the light unit into the body (arrow).
f f f
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Index
IndexAABD ......................................... 211
,213
,215
ABS ......................................... 211
,214
,217
Off road ............................................. 218
Warning light ...................................... 217
After driving off road ................................... 221
Aftermarket Alarms ..................................... 169
Air cleaner.................................................. 245
Air conditioning
Central vents ............................. 129,135
Cover flap .......................................... 126
Disabling control panel (rear) ............... 132
Display ...................................... 127,131
Footwell .................................... 129,135
Four zone ........................................... 131
Fresh-air intake ................................... 125
Mono function ..................................... 128
Rear.......................................... 132,136
REST mode ............................... 130,136
Sensors ............................................. 126
Setting air quantity ..................... 128,134
Setting temperature ................... 128,133
Side vents ................................. 129,135
Two zone ........................................... 127
Vents ................................................. 125
Windshield ................................. 129,135
Air quantity
Setting ...................................... 128,134
Air suspension ................. 158
,175
,211
,228
Airbag ................................................. 49,264
Disposal ............................................... 50Function ............................................... 49
Unit ...................................................... 51
Warning light......................................... 50
Air-conditioned areas
Rear................................................... 136
Air-conditioning compressor....... 127
,130
,135
Alarm button................................................. 17
Alarm system ............................... 21
,23,27,
.......................................... 28
,30,190
,302
Alcantara.................................................... 264
All-Season tires ........................................... 348
All-Terrain tires ............................................ 348
All-wheel drive ........................... 111
,211
,213
Anti-freeze content ...................................... 240
Anti-lock brake system .............. 211
,214
,217
Anti-roll bars
Disengageable .................................... 209
Armrest............................................. 172,174
Assembly aid ..................................... 293,299
Assistance when driving downhill .................. 219
Audio
Tips ................................................... 167
AUTO button .................... 127
,128
,131
,133
AUTO-LOCK .................................................. 23
Automatic anti-dazzle operation...................... 57
Automatic brake differential ....... 211
,213
,215
Automatic circulating-air mode ............ 129,134
Automatic mode, air conditioning127
,128
,133
Automatic transmission fluid ........................ 245
BBattery ......................... 58
,60,77,170
,312
After charging ..................................... 325
Car key .............................................. 326
Care................................................... 312
Charge state....................................... 312
Charging ............................................ 325
Installing ............................................. 322
Putting vehicle into operation ...............313
Removing .................................. 320,321
Removing/installing .................... 315,319
Replacing ........................................... 314
Warning light....................................... 109
Winter driving...................................... 313
Before driving off .................................12,221
Belts ............................................................ 42
Fastening ............................................. 44
Height adjustment ................................. 45
Opening ............................................... 44
Tensioner ............................................. 43
Warning light......................................... 43
Brake ...........................................................63
Booster ................................................ 65
Discs ................................................... 66
Pads .................................................... 66
Warning light......................................... 64
Brake fluid
Changing ............................................ 243
Brake light .................................................. 336
Brake tests................................................. 219
360
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