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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
mum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
turing methods, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first
2,000 miles (3,000 km).Therefore:fPreferably take longer trips.
fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
fDo not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
fNever lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering or
other controls during the break-in period which will
gradually disappear.
Break in brake padsNew brake pads and discs have to be “broken in“,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be com-
pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
brake discs are replaced.New tiresNew tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100
to 200 km. Longer braking distances must be
anticipated.
Engine oil consumptionDuring the break-in period oil consumption may be
higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road con-
ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi-
dation of the lubricant.
fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every
fuel filling, add if necessary.
fPlease observe the chapter “ENGINE DATA” on
Page 346.
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Radiator fansThe radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
Warning!
Danger of injury. The fans can start running
as a function of temperature, even with the
engine switched off.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the area of the radiator fans.
Engine OilEngine oil consumption
It is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality
and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine
is operated, the climate, road conditions as well
as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubri-
cant.
If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and
consumes a normal amount of oil, the engine oil
measurement may not show any drop in the oil lev-
el at all, even after 600 miles (1000 km) or more.
This is because the oil is gradually becoming dilut-
ed with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the
oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the
vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an express-
way, making it then appear that oil is excessively
consumed after driving at high speeds.
If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are
dusty, humid, or hot, the frequency of the oil
change intervals should be greater.If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed, cli-
matic conditions are warm, and the load is high,
the oil should be checked more frequently, as driv-
ing conditions will determine the rate of oil con-
sumption.
– The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to lu-
bricate and cool all of its moving parts. There-
fore, the engine oil should be checked regular-
ly and kept at the required level.
– Make it a habit to have the engine oil level
checked with every fuel filling.
– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level
indicator.
The oil pressure warning light indicates serious
engine damage may be occuring when lit, if en-
gine rpm is above idle speed.
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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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Oil changeThe engine oil has to be changed at the intervals
listed in your Maintenance Schedule.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 351.
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the re-
quired oils and the necessary filling equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the engine have your
dealer check it out immediately.
All current engine oils are compatible with each
other, i.e. when making an oil change it is not nec-
essary to flush the engine if you wish to use a dif-
ferent brand or grade of oil.
Since, however, each brand of oil has a special
composition, you should, if possible, use the
same oil brand if it becomes necessary to top up
between oil changes.
Porsche engines have long intervals between oil
changes. Only by using oils approved by Porsche
the needed engine oil performance is guaranteed.If your vehicle is used frequently in stop-and-go
traffic in cold weather, the engine will not always
be properly warmed up.
Condensation from products of combustion may
accumulate in the oil. In this case, it is advisable
to change the oil more frequently so that your en-
gine once again has 100% efficient engine oil.
Engine oil performance classEngine oil is not only a lubricant, but also serves
to keep the engine clean, to neutralize the dirt
which penetrates into the engine through combus-
tion and to protect the engine against corrosion.
To perform these functions, the oil is provided with
additives which have been specially developed for
these functions.
The efficiency of an oil is expressed, for example,
by the API, ILSAC or ACEA classifications.
ViscosityLike all liquids, engine oil is viscous when cold,
and thin-bodied when warm. The viscosity of an oil
is expressed by its SAE class. For cold viscosity
the SAE class is given as a number and the letter
“W“ (as in winter), for hot viscosity the SAE class
is given only as a number.
The viscosity of an oil is, therefore, always the
same if it has the same number of an SAE class.
E.g.: A 5 W-40 oil and a 5 W-50 oil have the same
viscosity when cold; when hot the oil with the num-
ber 40 is thinner than the oil with the number 50.
Oils with two viscosities are called multigrade oils;
oils with only one viscosity are termed single-
grade oils.
The viscosity of the engine oil for your Porsche
has to be chosen according to the ambient tem-
perature given in the engine oil recommendation
table.
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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