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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Closing rear lidThe rear lid has a power closing mechanism.
fPull down the rear lid using the closing handle
(arrow) and rest it against the lock.
The rear lid is automatically pulled closed and
locked.
Warning!
Danger of crushing. The rear lid is auto-
matically pulled into the lock and locked.
fMake sure that your fingers are not under the
rear lid.
fKeep foreign objects or limbs away from mov-
ing parts (latch striker) of the power closing
mechanism.
fDo not leave children in the car unattended.
Automatic locking
In the multi-purpose display of the instrument pan-
el, you can set different variants of locking and un-
locking the doors and the rear lid as well as the
check-back signal when locking and unlocking the
vehicle and save them on the respective remote
control.
fPlease observe the chapter “TAILGATE” on
Page 119.
Emergency operation of rear lidIf the rear lid cannot be opened with the radio
remote control (e.g., if the battery of the remote
control is dead), the emergency operation must
be performed:
1. Unlock and open the driver's door with the
vehicle key.
2. Switch on the ignition so that the alarm system
will not be triggered.
3. Check if the TAILGATE function is activated in
the multi-purpose display of the instrument
panel.
Please observe the chapter “TAILGATE” on
Page 119.
4. Press the central locking button in the armrest.
The rear lid is now unlocked and can be opened
with the unlocking handle.

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201
Rear Window
Danger!
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment when the rear
window is open.
fAlways keep the rear window closed when the
engine is running.
fAlways keep the rear window closed while driving.
fPlease observe the chapter “PORSCHE ENTRY
& DRIVE” on Page 22.
UnlockingfBriefly press button 3 on the remote control.
The rear window can be opened with unlocking
button A.OpeningfPress unlocking button A or
fPress button 3 of the remote control for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
The rear window pops open.
ClosingfLower the rear window and press it into the
lock until it can be felt to engage and lock.
Automatic Locking
In the multi-purpose display of the instrument pan-
el, you can set different variants of locking and un-
locking the doors and the rear lid as well as the
check-back signal when locking and unlocking the
vehicle and save them on the respective remote
control.
fPlease observe the chapter “TAILGATE” on
Page 119.

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Maintenance, Car Care
Filler flapThe filler flap is located in the rear right wing.
Unlocking the filler flap
The filler flap is unlocked by activating the remote
control or gripping the outer door handle
(on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive).
Opening the filler flap
With the vehicle unlocked, press on the rear part
of the filler flap (arrow). The filler flap pops up and
can be opened.
Fuel quality labelClosing the filler flap
fClose the filler flap and press on the rear of the
filler flap (arrow) until it can be felt to engage.
Locking the filler flap
The filler flap is locked by activating the remote
control or the button in the outer door handle (on
vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive).Emergency unlocking
If the electrical release is faulty:
1. Open rear lid.
2. Remove lid of the right storage compartment.
3. Pull emergency release A in the direction of
the arrow.
The filler flap pops open.

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
295 Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle ..................... 296
Notes on Minor Repairs .............................. 296
Tires/Wheels ............................................. 297
Jack .......................................................... 311
Tool Kit ..................................................... 311
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform
or Garage lift ............................................. 312
Compressor .............................................. 313
Wheel Bolts ............................................... 313
Spacers .................................................... 314
Changing Wheels........................................ 315
Flat Tire ..................................................... 316
Electrical System ....................................... 334
Battery ...................................................... 344
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ...... 355
Replacing the remote control battery ........... 358
Bulb Chart ................................................. 359
Replacing Bulbs ......................................... 360
Headlights ................................................. 361
Tail Light ................................................... 369
License Plate Lights................................... 371
Headlight Adjustment.................................. 372
Changing Headlights from Left
to Right-Hand Traffic ................................... 373
Towing ...................................................... 374

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
333
Closing spare wheel bracket
Warning!
Danger of injury and risk of accident if the
spare wheel bracket is operated improperly.
fOperate the spare wheel bracket only using
button B.
fIf the vehicle is tilted to the side, more effort
will be required to swing the spare wheel
bracket.
fMake sure that no persons or animals are
within the range of movement of the spare wheel bracket.
1. Check whether additional lock C is engaged. If
necessary, slide additional lock C to the right.
2. Swing spare wheel bracket closed with force.
3. Check lock and observe indication on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel.
The indicator light must go out when the spare
wheel bracket is locked.
Automatic locking
In the multi-purpose display of the instrument
panel, you can set different variants of locking and
unlocking the doors and the rear lid as well as the
check-back signal when locking and unlocking the
vehicle and save them on the respective remote
control.
fPlease observe the chapter “TAILGATE” on
Page 119.
D- Towing lug cover (left)
E- Emergency release cableEmergency release for the spare wheel
bracketIf the battery is flat, the only way to open the spare
wheel bracket is by using the mechanical emer-
gency release.
Warning!
Danger of injury and risk of accident if the
spare wheel bracket is operated improperly.
fPerform emergency unlocking of the spare
wheel bracket only when the vehicle is on a level surface.
1. Remove cover of left towing lug D.
2. Pull emergency release cable E in the direction
of the arrow.
The spare wheel bracket is now unlocked and
can be operated.

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Replacing the remote control
batteryNote
fPlease dispose of batteries in compliance with
any and all government regulations.
If the battery in the remote control becomes too
weak, a warning will appear on the multi-purpose
display in the instrument panel.
The battery should be changed if this should be
the case.Changing the battery
1. Carefully pry out the lid on the back of the key
housing with a small screwdriver.
2. Replace battery (observe polarity).
A replacement battery is available from your
authorized Porsche dealer.
3. Replace cover and press together firmly.

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Index Porsche Active
Suspension Management.................... 235
, 257
Display ............................................... 257
Indicator light...................................... 129
Warning light ...................................... 257
Porsche Communication Management .......... 191
Porsche Down-Hill Assistant ......................... 244
Porsche Drive-Off Assistant ......................... 243
Porsche Entry & Drive .......................... 22, 199
Immobilizer........................................... 23
Opening/locking rear window ................. 22
Opening/locking spare wheel bracket ..... 22
Porsche Stability Management ... 235
, 238
, 325
Deactivating ....................................... 240
Deactivating/switching on .................... 240
Indicator light...................................... 128
Multifunctional light ............................. 240
Off road ............................................. 239
Warning light ........................ 82
, 84, 128
Porsche Traction Management ............ 235, 236
Power measurement ................................... 260
Power steering ........................................... 271
Power windows .............................. 33
, 34, 35
Comfort function (windows)............. 34, 35
One-touch operation.............................. 34
Opening/closing windows ...................... 33
Readiness for operation......................... 33
Storing end position.............................. 35
Switching off (rear)......................... 25, 35
Power-transmission ..................................... 235
Preservation ............................................... 287
Pressure tester........................................... 330
PSM ........................................ 235
, 238
, 325
Deactivating ....................................... 240Deactivating/switching on .................... 240
Indicator light ...................................... 128
Multifunctional light.............................. 240
Off road ............................................. 239
Warning light......................... 82
, 84, 128
PTM ........................................................... 235
RRadiator fans .............................................. 261
Radio
Tips ................................................... 189
Radio remote control..................................... 17
Changing the battery........................... 358
Rain sensor ................................................ 137
Rain sensor operation ................................. 138
Reading light
Front .................................................. 166
Rear................................................... 167
Rear .......................................................... 370
Rear differential lock................................... 232
Rear fog light..................................... 132
, 370
Rear lid ...................................................... 199
Locking ................................................ 22
Opening ............................................... 22
Unlocking ............................................. 20
Rear light ................................................... 369
Rear seats.................................................... 41
Folding forward ..................................... 41
Positioning............................................ 43
Rear window ............................................... 201
Locking ................................................ 22
Opening ........................................ 20, 22
Unlocking ............................................. 20
Rear window wiper ...................................... 139Rear-axle load .............................................213
Reduction ...................................................101
Reflector ....................................................369
Refuelling ...................................................279
Relays ........................................................334
Release button ............................................221
Relocking, automatic.....................................24
Remote control .............................................17
Changing the battery ...........................358
Removing spots and stains ..........................287
Reserve......................................................279
REST button .............................145
, 148
, 152
REST mode .......................................151, 157
Reverse gear ..............................68
, 183
, 220
Reversing light ............................................370
Rims ..........................................................246
Diameter ............................................310
Rim width ...........................................310
Rocker switches .........................................223
Roof console .....................................168, 193
Roof Transport System ..............210
, 387
, 389
Running in
Tires ....................................................14
Running-gear control systems ......................235
Running-gear setup......................................257
Indicator light ......................................129
Warning light .......................................257