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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections. These
engineering and safety features will be enhanced
by you...the safe driver...– who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
fuel filling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield wash-
er and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobstruct-
ed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield are free
of snow and ice, so the heater and the wind-
shield wipers work properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.
Maintenance, Car Care
233 Maintenance, Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle .......................................... 234
Engine Oil Level ......................................... 236
Engine Oil Recommendation ........................ 238
Coolant Level ............................................. 240
Brake-Fluid Level ........................................ 242
Washer Fluid .............................................. 243
Power Steering .......................................... 244
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
260
Maintenance, Car Care
Cleaning the engine compartment
Caution!
Risk of damage, e.g. to the alternator, paint-
ed surfaces, and the valve covers.
fNever use high-pressure cleaning units with a
round-jet nozzle.
fAlways maintain a minimum distance of 50 cm
(21 in.).
fAlways cover the lid over the brake fluid reser-
voir prior to cleaning with a high-pressure
cleaner. Never point the cleaning jet directly at
the lid.
fDo not point the cleaning jet directly at any of the aforementioned components.
Note on operation
If the vehicle is driven off-road frequently and after
driving on salted or gritted roads:
fClean the engine compartment regularly.
WindowsThe road dust which settles on the windshield and
windows contains particles of tire rubber and oil
residue. The interior trim and upholstery release
particles, particularly in strong sunlight, which col-
lect on the insides of the windows. These deposits
are augmented by impurities in the air which en-
ters the car through the fresh air vents.
fClean all windows regularly, inside and outside,
with Porsche window cleaner.
fMake sure not to damage the TV antenna in the
side window when cleaning.
fIf you use a chamois leather for the windows,
do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise
pick up a certain amount of preservative or pol-
ish and could smear the windows and thus im-
pair vision.
fRemove dead insects with insect remover.
Wiper bladesWiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital
for a clear view.
fReplace the wiper blades twice per year (be-
fore and after the cold season) or whenever
wiper performance deteriorates.
fPeriodically clean wiper blades with Porsche
window cleaner, especially after the vehicle
has been washed in a car wash.
If they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains),
they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
305
Fuse assignment – fuse box in left side of dashboard
No. Designation Rating in A1
Sockets
20
2 Parking heater radio receiver5
3
Sockets
20
4 Parking heater15
5
Sockets
20
6 Porsche Entry & Drive15
7
Diagnosis, rain/light sensor, antenna control
5
8 Windshield wipers30
9
Washer fluid pump
15
10 Power window, rear left25
11
Central locking system
15
12 Interior light20
1314 Power window, front left2515
Tail light, right
15
16 Horn20
17
Turn signal, side light, left
10
18 Headlight washer system20
19
Fog lights
15
20
21
Cornering light
15
Index
367
Securing against rolling ....................... 287
Storage.............................................. 313
Transport .................................... 28
,230
Washing ............................................. 257
Vehicle door
Locking ......................................... 20,24
Unlocking ............................................. 20
Vehicle key
Battery ............................................... 326
Vehicle-trailer combination stabilisation ......... 217
Ventilation ................................ 126
,127
,131
Vents ......................................................... 125
Central ...................................... 129,135
Footwell .................................... 129,135
Side .......................................... 129,135
Vertical coupling load .................................. 191
Voltmeter
Battery/generator warning ..................... 77
WWarning triangle.......................................... 175
Warnings ...................................................... 83
Washer fluid
Level.................................................. 243
Topping up ......................................... 243
Washer system, windscreen wipers ..... 120
,121
Washing ..................................................... 257
Water crossing ........................................... 224
Weights...................................................... 352
Wheel alignment ......................................... 277
Wheel bolts ................................................ 285
Removing .................................. 293,299
Wheel change ............................................. 279Wheels ..............................................262
,269
Adjusting ............................................277
Change .....................................286,293
Storing ...............................................278
Tracks................................................348
Wheel balancing .........................219,277
Windows ....................................................260
Windscreen wipers
Front ..................................................120
Rear ...................................................121
Windshield ................................129
,135
,243
Windshield wiper/washer stalk .....................119
Windshield wipers ..............................180,246
Blades................................................260
Switch ................................................119
Winter
Driving ...............................................313
Tires ..................................................348
Wiper blades .....................................246,260
Changing ...................................246,248
Working on your vehicle ...............................234
fusszeile-r
368
Porsche and the Environment .......................... 4
Never invite car theft! .................................... 16
Keys ............................................................ 17
Central Locking System ................................ 21
Porsche Entry & Drive ................................... 24
Doors .......................................................... 26
Alarm System, Ultrasound Passenger Compart-
ment Monitoring System, Inclination Sensor .... 27
Power Windows ............................................ 29
Front seats................................................... 32
Front seat with memory................................. 33
Easy Entry Function ...................................... 35
Headrests .................................................... 36
Rear Seats ................................................... 37
Heated Seats – Front and Rear ...................... 40
Safety Belts.................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 46
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 47
Airbag Systems ............................................ 49
Steering Wheel ............................................. 51
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 53
Interior Mirror ............................................... 55
Door Mirrors................................................. 55
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 57
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................... 58
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................... 60
Parking Brake ............................................... 62
Brakes ......................................................... 63
Instrument Panel USA Models ........................ 68
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................... 70
Oil Temperature Gauge ................................. 72
Speedometer ............................................... 72
Cooling System ............................................ 73
Fuel ............................................................. 74Odometer..................................................... 75
Emission Control........................................... 76
Multi-Purpose Display .................................... 78
Warning Lights and Warning Messages ......... 106
Light Switch ............................................... 114
Instrument Illumination ................................. 116
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ......... 116
Turn signal/High Beam/Headlight Flasher Stalk ...
117
Emergency warning lights............................ 118
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 119
Cruise Control ............................................ 122
Vents ......................................................... 125
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 125
Heated Rear Window ................................... 126
Automatically Controlled Two-Zone Air Condi-
tioning ....................................................... 127
Automatically Controlled Four-Zone Air Condi-
tioning ....................................................... 131
Parking Heater............................................ 137
Sun Visors .................................................. 142
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows .................... 143
Interior Lighting .......................................... 144
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 146
Coming Home Function (Off Delay) ............... 146
Sliding/Lifting Roof ..................................... 147
Parking Aids ............................................... 157
Garage Door Opener ................................... 162
Ashtray ...................................................... 165
Cigarette Lighter......................................... 166
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 167
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 170Fire Extinguisher ......................................... 171
Storage...................................................... 172
Cupholder .................................................. 176
Rear Lid ..................................................... 178
Rear Window .............................................. 180
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 180
Loadspace ................................................. 182
Luggage Compartment Cover ...................... 183
Luggage Safety Net ....................................185
Ski Bag ...................................................... 187
Roof Transport System................................ 189
Trailer Coupling .......................................... 190
Loading Information ....................................191
Tiptronic S ................................................. 198
Selector Lever Positions .............................. 199
Driving Programs for On-Road and Off-Road Dri-
ving ........................................................... 206
Power-Transmission and Running-Gear Control Sy-
stems ........................................................ 211
Off-Road Driving .......................................... 220
Air Suspension with Level Control and Height Adju-
stment ....................................................... 228
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) .
231
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle ....................................................... 234
Engine Oil Level .......................................... 236
Engine Oil Recommendation......................... 238
Coolant Level.............................................. 240
Brake-Fluid Level ......................................... 242
Washer Fluid ............................................... 243
Power Steering ........................................... 244
369
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