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Controls, Instruments
Fuel gauge war-
ning lightConsider remaining range Refuel at next opportunity.
Check engine oil level Start engine oil level measurement in the
on-board computer.
The vehicle must be horizontal and the ignition
must be switched on.
Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately at a suitable place, measure
oil level with the on-board computer and, if ne-
cessary, add engine oil.
Warning light
Temperature gau-
geEngine temperature too high Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary,
add coolant.
Temperature gau-
ge warning light
flashesCheck coolant level Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add
coolant.
Engine diagnostics – workshop Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Reduced engine power Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gau-
ge warning light
flashesFailure of
engine compartment blowerConsult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning Battery/generator Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure gauge faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level display faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure

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Shifting Gears
StoppingfFor a brief stop (e.g. at a traffic light), leave the
selector lever in drive position and hold the ve-
hicle with the brake pedal.
fFor a longer stop with the engine running, se-
lect position N (neutral) and hold vehicle in po-
sition with the foot brake.
Select lever position D only when the foot
brake pedal is depressed.
fDo not hold the car on a slope using the
accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the hand-
brake instead.
fBefore leaving the vehicle, always apply the
handbrake and move the selector lever to po-
sition P.
ParkingfGo easy on the accelerator!
fWhen parking or maneuvering in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of the
footbrake.Driving in winterIn wintry road conditions it is advisable to take
steep inclines in manual mode. This prevents the
occurrence of gear changes that could cause
wheelspin.Tow-starting, towingfPlease observe the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 281.Reduced driving programA transmission fault is indicated by the following
symptoms:
–The 4th gear display on the instrument clus-
ter flashes.
– The warning “Tiptronic emergency run” ap-
pears on the on-board computer.
– The transmission no longer shifts.
Warning!
Reverse gear lock monitoring is disabled in
the emergency running program.
Damage to the vehicle may result as well as
loss of control, if the vehicle is moving for-
ward fast enough to cause rear wheel lockup.
fDo not shift into R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Proceed as follows in the event of a transmission
fault:
1. Stop in a safe place.
2. Move selector lever to position P, switch the ig-
nition off and wait for 10 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
2nd gear in selector position D and reverse
gear R are now available.
4. Have the fault seen to immediately at an au-
thorized Porsche dealer.

Maintenance, Car Care
207
Fuel Economy Fuel economy will vary depending on where,
when and how you drive, optional equipment
installed, and the general condition of your
car.
A car tuned to specifications and correctly
maintained, will help you to achieve optimal
fuel economy.
fHave your vehicle tuned to specifications.
Air cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper
engine “breathing”.
Battery should be fully charged.
Wheels should be properly aligned.
Tires should be inflated at correct pressure.
fAlways monitor your fuel consumption.
fDrive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed
as much as possible.
fAvoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.
fDo not drive longer than necessary in the lower
gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without
lugging the engine will help save fuel.
fProlonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start
the vehicle just before you are ready to drive.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
fSwitch off the engine if stationary for longer
periods. fAny additional weight carried in the vehicle re-
duces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a
minimum and remove all unnecessary items.
fOrganize your trips to take in several errands
in one trip.
fAll electrical accessories contribute to in-
creased fuel consumption.
fOnly switch on the air conditioning when neces-
sary.
fDo not drive with the Roof Transport System
mounted unless you need it.
The EPA estimated m.p.g. is to be used for
comparison purposes, actual mileage may
be different from the estimated m.p.g.,
depending on your driving speed, weather
conditions and trip length. Your actual
highway mileage will probably be less than
the estimated m.p.g.
fPlease observe all local and national speed
limits.
Operating Your Porsche in other
Countries Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards. There-
fore, cars built for the U.S. and Canada differ from
vehicles sold in other countries.
If you plan to take your Porsche outside the conti-
nental limits of the United States or Canada, there
is the possibility that
– unleaded fuel may not be available;
– unleaded fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Excessive engine knock and se-
rious damage to both engine and catalytic con-
verters could result;
– service may be inadequate due to lack of prop-
er service facilities, tools or diagnostic equip-
ment;
– replacement parts may not be available or very
difficult to get.
Porsche cannot be responsible for the
mechanical damage that could result
because of inadequate fuel, service or parts
availability.
If you purchased your Porsche abroad and want to
bring it back home, be sure to find out about ship-
ping and forwarding requirements, as well as cur-
rent import and customs regulations.

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Maintenance, Car Care Unleaded fuels may not be available outside the
continental U.S. and Canada. Therefore, we rec-
ommend you do not take your car to areas or
countries where unleaded fuel may not be availa-
ble.
Octane ratings Octane rating indicates a fuel’s ability to resist det-
onation. Therefore, buying the correct octane gas
is important to prevent engine “damage”.
The RON octane rating is based on the research
method. The CLC (U.S. Cost of Living Council oc-
tane rating) or AKI (antiknock index) octane rating
usually displayed on U.S. fuel pumps is calculated
as research octane number plus motor octane
number, divided by 2, that is written as:
The CLC or AKI octane rating is usually lower than
the RON rating:
For example: 95 RON equals 90 CLC or AKI
Fuels containing alcohol and ether Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels
during certain portions of the year. Oxygenated fu-
els are fuels which contain alcohols (such as meth-
anol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE).
Under normal conditions, the amount of these
compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability.
You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche,
provided the octane requirements for your vehicle
are met. We recommend, however, to change to a
different fuel or station if any of the following prob-
lems occur with your vehicle:
– Deterioration of driveability and performance.
– Substantially reduced fuel economy.
– Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially
at high altitude or at high temperature.
– Engine malfunction or stalling.
Fuels containing MMT Some North American fuels contain an octane en-
hancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
If such fuels are used, your emission control sys-
tem performance may be negatively affected.
The check engine warning light on your instrument
panel may turn on.
If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop us-
ing fuels containing MMT.Portable Fuel Containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers, full or partially
empty, may leak causing an explosion, or re-
sult in fire in case of an accident.
fNever carry additional fuel in portable contain-ers in your vehicle. RON+MON
2R+M
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
261
Replacing battery The service life of the battery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic condi-
tions, and driving conditions (distances, loads).
fOnly use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement.
fPlease observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or after an exhaus-
tively discharged battery is charged, the multi-
functional PSM light lights up on the instrument
panel and a message appears on the on-board
computer to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
2. With the vehicle stationary, perform a few
steering movements to the left and right and
then drive a short distance in a straight line
until the multifunctinal PSM light goes out and
the message on the on-board computer
disappears.
3. If the warnings do not disappear, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied.
4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
fPerform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE WINDOWS” on Page 29.Ignition key/ignition lock
fDo not insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock if the vehicle battery is discharged.
The ignition key can no longer be removed.
The key cannot be removed until the vehicle elec-
trical system is supplied with power again.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UN-
LOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID” on Page 257.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 264.
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Index
305
Compact disc
Player and Changer ............................. 160
Storage.............................................. 147
Compartment monitoring............................... 26
Compressor ............................................... 151
Convertible top ........................................... 176
Care .................................................. 220
Coolant ................................................92
, 199
Level.................................................. 199
Temperature gauge.............................. 92
Warning light ........................................ 92
Cooling system .....................................92, 199
Cruise control .............................. 96
, 136
, 137
Cupholder .................................................. 144
DDashboard ................................................... 78
Data bank .................................................. 284
Defrosting windows ...............................33
, 139
Diagnostic socket .................................17, 256
Diagrams ................................................... 299
Dimensions ................................................ 298
Door ............................................................ 21
Guard lights ........................................ 277
Handles................................................ 21
Locks...........................................21, 221
Mirror .................................................. 32
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 21
, 28, 176
, 223
Driving hints ................................................. 14
Driving in winter .......................................... 170
Driving performance...........................296, 297
Drop-center rim .......................................... 241
DVD Navigation...................................150, 158DVD navigation ...........................................151
Dynamometer testing....................................61
EElectrical system.........................................254
Emergency flasher ......................................130
Emergency operation
Central locking ......................................23
Lids ...................................................257
Sliding roof .........................................174
Tank flap ............................................208
Emergency service......................................228
Emergency starting
with jumper cables............................. 264
, 265
Emission control system ........... 7
, 97, 211
, 212
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................118
Exhaust ..................................................9
Number ..............................................285
Oil consumption........................... 16, 201
Oil level ..............................................201
Oil level indicator.................................118
Oil pressure ..........................................96
Oil temperature .....................................88
Oils ........................................... 201, 291
Speeds ............................... 16
, 296
, 297
Starting ................................................82
Stopping ..............................................83
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 83, 92
Lid ............................................ 148, 149
Lid warning light ..................................148
Light ..................................................277
Environment ...................................................6
FFilling pressure, tire................................ 5
, 290
Fire extinguisher......................................... 154
Floor mats ................................................. 225
Fluids and fuels .......................................... 291
Fog lights .................................................. 131
Footbrake .................................................... 66
Footwell lights ............................................ 277
Four-wheel drive ..................................... 61, 62
Fresh air intake .......................................... 141
Front lid ..................................................... 149
Fuel................................................. 4
, 94, 208
Containers ..................................... 8, 210
Economy ........................................... 207
Evaporation control ............................ 213
Level gauge ......................................... 94
Level warning light................................ 94
Recommendation ....................... 209, 210
Tank.................................................. 209
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 256
GGarage door opener................................... 155
Garage lift ................................................. 244
Glove compartment .................................... 147
Gong ..................................... 18
, 81, 100
, 131
Ground clearance ........................................... 9

Index
307
PPaint
Care .................................................. 218
Data................................................... 285
ParkAssistant ............................................... 58
Parking ...................................................... 170
Parking aids ...........................................58
, 60
Parking brake ............................................... 65
Warning light ........................................ 66
Parking light .......................................131, 132
Particle filter............................................... 215
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 26
Plastic parts ............................................... 224
Platform lift ................................................ 244
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 75
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ....... 8
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 158
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 72
Information light .................................... 74
Power measurement ..................................... 61
Power measurements ................................. 198
Power steering fluid level.....................214, 291
Power windows.............................. 21
, 28, 176
Practical tips .............................................. 228
RRadiator fan .........................................83
, 200
Radio reception .......................................... 159
Rain sensor ................................................ 133
Range on remaining fuel ........................99, 121
Reading light ........................................76, 278
Rear fog light ............................................. 131Rear lid ......................................................148
Rear seat backrests ......................................39
Rear spoiler ..................................................63
Rear view mirrors................................... 30
, 32
Rear window defogger...................................33
Rear window wiper ......................................134
Recycling .......................................................7
Reduced driving program, Tiptronic ..............170
Relays ........................................................254
Release button............................................165
Remote control .............................................20
Replacement key ..........................................19
Replacing bulbs ..........................................266
Replacing wiper blades................................216
Rims
Diameter ............................................241
Rim width ...........................................241
Rollover Protection System ............................57
Roof Transport System ............... 195
, 292
, 293
Running in ....................................................16
SSafety belts ......................................... 42
, 226
Height adjustment .................................44
Tensioner .............................................42
Warning light.........................................43
Safety compliance sticker............................284
Sealing set .................................................246
Seals .........................................................224
Seat
Adjustment ...........................................34
Heating ................................................38
Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................165Selector lever position indicator ............ 93
, 166
Shifting gear .............................................. 164
Side marker light................................ 131, 275
Side vents ................................................. 141
Sliding roof ................................................ 172
Snow chains .............................................. 239
Snow tires ................................................. 238
Socket ...................................................... 254
Spacers ............................................ 249, 252
Spare key .............................................. 19, 20
Speed code letter ...................................... 240
Speed control .............................. 88
, 136
, 137
Speed limit ........................................ 100, 240
Speedometer ............................................... 90
Spoiler ........................................................ 63
Sport Chrono Package
CHRONO stopwatch............................ 104
Sport mode ......................................... 71
Sport mode ........................................... 71, 75
Sports seat ................................................. 34
Sport-type running gear .............................. 298
Stability management system ........................ 72
Starting ....................................................... 81
Starting engine ............................................ 82
Steering lock ............................................... 80
Steering wheel
Adjustment .......................................... 39
Function keys ....................................... 40
Lock.................................................... 81
Rocker switches ................................. 165
Stopping engine ........................................... 83
Stopwatch ................................................. 104
Storage options ......................................... 146
Storing your Porsche.................................. 226
Sun visors ................................................... 41

308
Index
TTachometer .................................................. 91
Tank ......................................... 208
, 209
, 291
Ventilation system ............................... 213
Technical data ............................................ 286
Telephone .................................................. 161
Temperature setting .................................... 138
Temperature, outside indicator....................... 95
Test stand, measurements ............................ 74
Theft protection ............................................ 18
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ................. 252
Tiptronic .................................................... 165
Indicator............................................... 93
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 109
Tires ................................... 16
, 229
, 288
, 289
Care .................................................. 229
Checking pressure .............................. 251
Inscription .......................................... 240
Loading information............................ 242
Pressure ............................... 5
, 232
, 290
Pressure monitoring............................ 109
Pressure plate .................................... 285
Sealant ......................................245, 246
Sidewall ............................................. 240
Size ................................................... 240
Tool kit....................................................... 151
Tools .................................................150, 151
Towing ...................................... 170
, 281
, 282
Towing lug .................................................. 151
Tow-starting ............................................... 170
Tracks ...............................................288, 289
Transmission ......................................164, 287
Fluid...........................................215, 291
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 152Turn signals ......................................... 91
, 132
Tyre pressure
Compressor ....................................... 151
Ty re s
Sealant............................................... 151
UUndercoating ..................................... 211
, 223
VValves ........................................................ 236
Vanity mirror ................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 218
Data................................................... 284
Identification label ............................... 284
Identification number ........................... 284
Putting into operation .......................... 261
Washing ............................................. 219
Ventilation .................................................. 138
Vents ................................................ 138
, 141
Viscosity, engine oil..................................... 204
WWarning lights and messages....................... 122
Washer
Fluid .......................................... 213
, 291
Lever ................................................. 133
Washing ..................................................... 219
Weights ............................................. 292, 293
Welcome Home Function ............................. 131
Wheel.......................... 16
, 224
, 229
, 288
, 289Bolts ..................................................248
Care...................................................229
Changing ............................................245
Checking pressure ..............................251
Inscription...........................................240
Loading information .............................242
Securing wheel bolts .............................19
Security wheel bolts ............................151
Sidewall ..............................................240
Size ...................................................240
Tire pressure ......................... 5
, 232
, 290
Tire pressure plate..............................285
Tire sealant................................ 245, 246
Windows...................................... 28
, 176
, 223
Washer nozzles ...................................133
Washer system .................. 133
, 213
, 291
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................133
Windshield wipers .............................. 133, 216
Replacing ...........................................216
Windstop ....................................................185
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................260
Coolant ..............................................199
Engine oil............................................200
Jumper cables ........................... 264, 265
Locks .................................................221
Seals..................................................224
Snow chains .......................................239
Tires ................................. 238
, 288
, 289
Washer fluid ........................................213
Wiper blades .......................................216
Wiper
Blades ................................................216
Rear ...................................................134