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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
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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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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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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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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs 3. Screw in the fastening screws B.
4. Press in caps A.
Replacing bulbs1. Undo fastening screws C of the housing cover.
2. Remove housing cover D.
E- Rear fog light and tail light
F- Reversing light
G- Turn signal light
H- Brake light
I- Tail light3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Insert lamp bracket.
5. Install tail light.