2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO headlight bulb

Controls, Safety, Instruments
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Check low beam Check bulb.
Check trailer lights Check bulb.
Check direction indicators Check turn signal bulb.
Check brake lights Check bulb.
Check high beam Check bulb.
Check number plate light Check bulb.
Check fog lights Check bulb.
Check reversing lights Check bulb.
Check tail lights Check bulb.
Check front side lights Check bulb.
Check headlight beam adjustment Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Daytime driving lights off Daytime driving lights switch off when the engine is shut off.
Switch on lights if necessary.
Airbag faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Safety belt Fasten safety belt.
Warning – Flat tire – Check tires Stop in a suitable place and check the tires. Change wheel if
necessary.
Check spare wheel – Required pressure:
50 psi/3,4 barAppears about every 6 months.
Check if the pressure of the mounted spare wheel matches the
required pressure, as it is not monitored electronically.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
267 Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle.............................. 268
Notes on Minor Repairs .............................. 269
Tires/Wheels ............................................. 269
Jack .......................................................... 283
Tool Kit ..................................................... 283
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform
or Garage lift ............................................. 284
Compressor .............................................. 285
Wheel Bolts ............................................... 285
Changing Wheels........................................ 286
Flat Tire ..................................................... 287
Electrical System ....................................... 302
Battery ...................................................... 312
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ...... 323
Replacing the remote control battery ........... 326
Bulb Chart ................................................. 327
Replacing Bulbs ......................................... 328
Headlights ................................................. 329
Tail Light ................................................... 335
License Plate Lights ................................... 337
Headlight Adjustment.................................. 338
Changing Headlights from Left to
Right-Hand Traffic ....................................... 339
Towing ...................................................... 340

328
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.

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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Location of bulbs in Bi-Xenon headlightsBi-Xenon headlight
F Bulb for turn signal
G Bulb for additional high beam
H Bulb for cornering light
I Bulb for side light
J Xenon gas discharge lamp for low beam and
high beam
Opening the lid of the headlight housing1. Open both clips A.
2. Remove housing lid B.
Closing lid of headlight housing1. Put housing lid B on and press into place.
2. Close clips A.

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Changing the gas discharge lamp1. Pull off plug J.
2. Unclip securing clip G.
3. Pull off holder H.
4. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
Reassemble in reverse order.
Changing bulb for cornering light1. Pull plug off the bulb (arrow).
2. Unclip securing clip I.
3. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing side light bulb in Bi-Xenon
headlight
1. Pull out the lamp for low beam and high beam.
2. Pull the bulb holder out of lamp bracket.

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Changing turn signal bulb1. Turn bulb holder in the headlight housing anti-
clockwise and pull it out.2. Remove bulb from the holder (bayonet lock):
Push bulb into the holder and twist in the
direction of the arrow.
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder into the headlight housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.

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Air Cleaner ................................................. 245
Particle Filter .............................................. 245
Automatic Transmission Fluid....................... 245
Wiper Blades .............................................. 246
Fuel Economy ............................................. 249
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 249
Fuel ........................................................... 250
Fuel Recommendations ............................... 252
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 253
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 253
Emission Control System............................. 254
Car Care Instructions .................................. 256
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle ....................................................... 268
Notes on Minor Repairs ............................... 269
Tires/Wheels .............................................. 269
Jack .......................................................... 283
Tool Kit ...................................................... 283
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform or Garage
lift.............................................................. 284
Compressor ............................................... 285
Wheel Bolts ................................................ 285
Changing Wheels ........................................ 286
Flat Tire ..................................................... 287
Electrical System ........................................ 302
Battery....................................................... 312
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ....... 323
Replacing the remote control battery............ 326
Bulb Chart .................................................. 327
Replacing Bulbs .......................................... 328
Headlights .................................................. 329
Tail Light .................................................... 335
License Plate Lights .................................... 337
Headlight Adjustment .................................. 338
Changing Headlights from Left to Right-Hand Traf-fic ..............................................................339
Towing .......................................................340
Vehicle Identification....................................344
Engine Data ................................................346
Transmission ..............................................347
Tires, Rims, Tracks .....................................348
................................... Tire Pressures, Cold350
Capacities ..................................................351
Weights ......................................................352
Driving Performance....................................353
Dimensions.................................................354
Ground Clearance .......................................355