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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Warning Lights and Warning MessagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in this Owner's Manual.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
Steering faulty Steering lock engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
System fault – Workshop Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Key not recognised in vehicle Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Turn ignition key to left for
2 secondsEngage the steering lock.
Key: replace battery Replace the remote-control battery.
Move the steering wheel Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can
engage/disengage.
Key not found Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Switch selector lever to position “P”.The vehicle could roll away. The ignition key can be withdrawn
only in selector lever position P.
Apply the brake Apply the brake when starting.
Move selector lever to position
“P” or “N”The vehicle can be started only in position “P” or “N”.
Immobiliser active Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Check left cornering light Check bulb.
Check right cornering light Check bulb.
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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
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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