Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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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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Bulb Chart
Type, rating Type, rating
Exterior lights Interior lights
Xenon low beam and high beam D1S Interior light, front W5W
Side marker light, rear P21/5W Reading light W5W
Side marker light, front W5W Engine compartment light W5W
Turn signal light, rear P21W Footwell light W3W
Turn signal light, front PY21W Glove compartment light W3W
Brake light P21W Center console W3W
License plate light C5W Luggage compartment light K12V10W
Fog light H11 Curb lights (doors) W3W
Rear fog light P21/4W Warning lights (doors) W3W
Back up light P21W Kerb light (rear lid) W5W
Side indicator light W5W Curb lights (rear lid) W5W
Additional high beam H7
Cornering light H3
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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
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
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
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
Index
361
Front windscreen wiper ............................... 120
Fuel .................................................... 74
,250
Economy ............................................ 249
Evaporation control ............................. 253
Level gauges ........................................ 74
Recommendations .............................. 252
Fuel containers, portable ........................ 6,253
Fuel gauge ................................................... 74
Fuel quality ..................................................... 8
Function keys ............................................... 53
Lighting ................................................ 54
Fuse assignment......................................... 305
Fuses......................................................... 303
GGarage door opener.................................... 162
Allocating ........................................... 163
Changeable code system .................... 163
Deleting ............................................. 164
Fixed code system .............................. 163
Gear display ............................................... 199
Glasses case .............................................. 172
Glove compartment .................................... 173
Gross weight .............................................. 191
Ground clearance .............................. 354
,355
HHand-held transmitter ......................... 162
,163
Hazard warning light switch ......................... 118
Headlight beam adjustment ................ 107,116
Headlights ................................ 194
,262
,329
Bi-Xenon ............................................. 331
Changing for left-hand traffic ................ 339Closing the housing lid.........................331
Height adjustment ...............................339
Opening the housing lid .......................331
Setting ...............................................338
Washer system ...................................120
Headrest ......................................................36
Installing ...............................................36
Removing .............................................36
Setting .................................................36
Heated rear window .........125
,126
,127
,131
Height adjustment ..............................211,228
High beam.........................................114,117
Indicator light .................................68,70
Switch ................................................117
High Range...............84
,200
,202
,207
,210
On-road driving program ......................206
High-pressure cleaning units.........................257
Horn ............................................................51
IIdentification number ...................................344
Idling..........................................................199
Ignition lock ..................................................58
Immobilizer...................................................19
Inclination sensor .....................21
,23,27,30
Function indication ................................27
Monitored areas ....................................28
Switching off.........................................27
Switching off, temporarily ......................28
Switching on .........................................27
Switching on, temporarily.......................28
Instrument panel
Lighting ..............................................116
Interior light, front .......................................144Interior lighting ........................................... 144
Interior mirror .............................................. 55
ISOFIX system .............................................. 48
JJack ................................................. 230
,283
Jacking point ............................................. 290
Jump lead starting
Leads ................................................ 324
Jumper cables ........................................... 323
KKeys............................................................ 17
Changing the battery .......................... 326
Emergency operation ........................... 18
Kickdown................................................... 201LLeather care .............................................. 263
Left-hand traffic.......................................... 339
Level control ... 83
,158
,175
,211
,228
,285
Loading level.................... 229
,230
,355
Low level ........................................... 228
Normal level....................................... 228
Special low level................................. 228
Special terrain level ............................ 228
Switching on and off ........................... 230
Warning light ...................................... 230
Licence plate light ...................................... 146
License plate light ...................................... 337
362
Index Lid
Engine compartment ........................... 180
Luggage compartment ........................ 178
Seal ................................................... 262
Lifting
Garage lift .......................................... 284
Jack................................................... 290
Platform ............................................. 284
Light
Flasher............................................... 117
Switch................................................ 114
Light alloy wheels ....................................... 262
Inscription .......................................... 282
Light segments........................................... 159
Lighter
front .................................................. 166
rear ................................................... 166
Lights ............................................... 194
,262
Changing............................................ 328
Chart ................................................. 327
Limit speed
Off-road shifting ......................... 207,210
Load .......................................................... 193
Compartment cover ............................ 172
Full ...................................................... 91
Partial .................................................. 91
Safety net .......................................... 172
Securing (ski bag) ............................... 188
Stowing.............................................. 193
Load fastening points .................................. 182
Loading level ............................ 229
,230
,355
Loadspace ........................................ 182,193
Loadspace floor ......................................... 182
Locking conditions ........................................ 22Locking the steering column
With Porsche Entry & Drive .................... 59
Without Porsche Entry & Drive................ 59
Locking, keyless ........................................... 24
Immobilizer ........................................... 25
Switching off readiness for operation ...... 25
Unlocking vehicle doors ......................... 24
Locks .......................................................... 84
Low beam ......................................... 114
,146
Switch ................................................ 114
Low level .................................................... 228
Low Range ............... 84
,201
,203
,207
,210
Indicator light ...................................... 207
Off-road driving program...................... 206
Luggage
Compartment cover ............................ 172
Safety net........................................... 172
Luggage compartment ................................ 182
Luggage compartment cover ..... 172
,183
,184
Luggage compartment lid................... 178,179
Locking ................................................ 24
Opening ............................................... 24
Luggage net ...................................... 182,193
Luggage safety net ............................ 185,186
Bracket .............................................. 185
MMain menu.................................................... 80
Make-up mirror ........................................... 142
Manual headlight beam adjustment ............... 107
Memory ................................................ 33
,34
Minor paint damage .................................... 259
Minor repairs .............................................. 269Mirrors .......................................................194
Door mirrors .........................................55
Interior mirror .......................................55
Moving off ................................198
,200
,201
MSR ...........................................................215
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................53
Function keys .................................53,54
Multi-purpose display ............................78
,181
Basic screens .......................................79
Clock ...................................................99
Collapsible spare wheel .........................90
Comfort..............................................101
Compass ............................................100
Factory settings ..................................105
Language ...........................................105
Level ....................................................83
Lighting ..............................................104
Load ....................................................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