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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.
392
Index
IndexAABD ......................................... 235
, 237
, 239
ABS ......................................... 235
, 238
, 241
Off road ............................................. 242
Warning light ...................................... 241
After driving off road................................... 246
Aftermarket Alarms ..................................... 190
Air cleaner.................................................. 272
Air conditioning
Central vents ............................. 150, 156
Cover flap .......................................... 144
Disabling control panel (rear) ............... 153
Display ............................. 145
, 148
, 152
Footwell .................................... 150, 156
Four zone ........................................... 152
Fresh-air intake ................................... 143
Mono function ..................................... 149
Rear.......................................... 153, 157
REST mode ............................... 151, 157
Sensors ............................................. 144
Setting air quantity ............ 146
, 149
, 155
Setting temperature ................... 149, 154
Side vents ................................. 150, 156
Two zone .................................. 145, 148
Vents ................................................. 143
Windshield ................................. 150, 156
Air quantity
Setting ............................. 146
, 149
, 155
Air suspension ................. 180
, 196
, 235
, 254
Airbag ................................................. 50, 292
Disposal ............................................... 51Function ............................................... 52
Switching off passenger airbag ............ 126
Switching on passenger airbag ............ 126
Unit ...................................................... 62
Warning light......................................... 54
Air-conditioned areas
Rear................................................... 157
Air-conditioning compressor....... 145
, 151
, 156
Alarm button................................................. 17
Alarm system24
, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35,
........................................................ 212
, 334
Alcantara.................................................... 292
All-Season tires .................................. 382, 383
All-Terrain tires ................................... 382, 383
All-wheel drive ........................... 129
, 235
, 237
Anti-freeze content ...................................... 267
Anti-lock brake system .............. 235
, 238
, 241
Anti-roll bars
Disengageable .................................... 232
Armrest...................................................... 195
Ashtray
Front .................................................. 187
Rear................................................... 187
Assembly aid ..................................... 322, 331
Assistance when driving downhill .................. 244
Audio
Tips ................................................... 189
AUTO button .................... 148
, 149
, 152
, 154
AUTO LOCK ......................................... 27, 120
AUTO UNLOCK .................................... 27, 120
Automatic anti-dazzle operation...................... 69
Automatic brake differential ....... 235
, 237
, 239Automatic circulating-air mode ............ 150
, 155
Automatic mode, air conditioning148
, 149
, 154
Automatic transmission fluid ........................ 272
BBattery ......................... 70
, 73, 90, 191
, 344
After charging ..................................... 357
Car key .............................................. 358
Care................................................... 344
Charge state....................................... 344
Charging ............................................ 357
Installing ............................................. 354
Putting vehicle into operation ...............345
Removing ........................................... 352
Removing/installing .................... 347, 351
Replacing ........................................... 346
Warning light....................................... 127
Winter driving...................................... 345
Before driving off.................................12, 246
Belts ............................................................ 46
Fastening ............................................. 48
Height adjustment ................................. 49
Opening ............................................... 48
Tensioner ............................................. 47
Warning light.................................. 47, 60
Brake ...........................................................76
Booster ................................................ 78
Discs ................................................... 79
Pads .................................................... 79
Warning light......................................... 77
Index
393
Brake fluid
Changing............................................ 270
Brake light.................................................. 370
Brake tests ................................................ 244
Brake wear
Warning light ........................................ 79
Brake-fluid level
Checking ............................................ 269
Brakes ................................................ 75
, 244
Fluid.......................................... 269, 386
Fluid warning light...................... 128, 270
Pads ............................................. 14, 80
Test stand .......................................... 244
Warning light ........................................ 76
Wear .................................................. 128
Bulbs
Changing............................................ 370
Chart ................................................. 359
CCapacities .................................................. 386
Car care..................................................... 284
Car key
Battery ............................................... 358
Car Telephone ............................................ 190
Care ................................................. 288
, 290
cargo area ................................................. 202
Carpet ....................................................... 291
Catalytic converter...................................... 283
Center differential lock ................................ 231
Central locking system ......................... 24, 334
Button .................................................. 25
Button (rear) .................................. 25, 35
Central vents ..................................... 150
, 156Changing a wheel........................................323
Changing wheels ................................315
, 322
Check engine................................................91
Checking hydraulic fluid (power steering) ......271
Child restraint anchorages .............................61
Child restraint systems ..................................55
Child seat bracket .........................................60
Child seats ...................................................60
Installing ...............................................60
Childproof locks
Rear doors ...........................................27
Cigarette lighter ..........................................188
Circulating-air mode...........................150, 155
Circulating-air mode, automatic ...........150, 155
Cleaner
Air......................................................272
Particle...............................................272
Clock ..................................................89, 116
Closing mechanism, power ..........................200
Clutch ........................................................220
Collapsible spare wheel .. 107
, 126
, 240
, 325
,
351
, ...............................................382
, 383
Comfort function
Panorama roof system ........................175
Sliding/lifting roof................................170
Comfort lighting ..........................................168
Coming Home function .......................121, 168
Compass....................................................117
Compressor ......................................313, 328
Coolant
Checking ............................................267
Cooling system .............................................87
Engine coolant level warning ..................87
Temperature gauge...............................87
Warning ................................................87Cornering light .................................. 133
, 366
Crankcase ventilation................................. 283
Crossing obstacles..................................... 252
Cruise control
Accelerating....................................... 141
Decelerating ...................................... 141
Interrupting ........................................ 141
Speed limit ........................................ 140
Storing speed .................................... 140
Switching off ...................................... 142
Switching on ...................................... 140
Cupholder.................................................. 197
Closing rear ....................................... 198
Opening front ..................................... 197
opening rear ...................................... 198
Removing insert front ......................... 197
DData bank .................................................. 378
Diagnostic Socket ........................................ 15
Dimensions ................................................ 389
Dimming .................................................... 168
Door lock
Deicing .............................................. 286
Door locking, automatic ....... 26
, 27, 119
, 120
Door mirrors .............................. 67
, 168
, 216
Automatic anti-dazzle operation ............. 69
Driving with a trailer ............................ 216
Extending ............................................ 67
Folding in ............................................. 67
Heating................................................ 68
Setting ................................................ 67
Door opening . 20
, 21, 24, 26, 27, 119
, 120
Index
395
Footwell light .............................................. 168
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 143
Front seat with memory................... 37
, 38, 68
Front seats ................................................... 36
Adjusting the seats................................ 36
Seat position ........................................ 36
Front windshield wiper ................................. 138
Fuel .................................................... 88
, 277
Economy ............................................ 276
Evaporation control ............................. 281
Level gauges ........................................ 88
Recommendations .............................. 280
Fuel containers, portable ........................ 6, 281
Fuel gauge ................................................... 88
Fuel quality ..................................................... 8
Function keys ............................................... 64
Lighting ................................................ 65
Fuse assignment......................................... 337
Fuses......................................................... 335
GGarage door opener.................................... 184
Allocating ........................................... 185
Changeable code system .................... 185
Deleting ............................................. 186
Fixed code system .............................. 185
Gas discharge lamp .................................... 366
Glasses case .............................................. 193
Glove compartment .................................... 194
Gross weight .............................................. 213
Ground clearance ....................................... 389
HHand-held transmitter..................................184
Headlight beam adjustment........125
, 134
, 216
Headlights ................................216
, 290
, 361
Bi-Xenon ....................................363, 366
Changing for left-hand traffic ................373
Closing the housing lid.........................364
Halogen.....................................363, 365
Height adjustment ...............................373
Opening the housing lid .......................364
Setting ...............................................372
Washer system ...................................138
Headrest ......................................................40
Installing ...............................................40
Removing .............................................40
Setting .................................................40
Heated rear window .........143
, 144
, 148
, 152
Height adjustment ..............................235, 254
High beam.........................................132, 135
Indicator light .................................82, 84
Switch ................................................135
High Range.............101
, 223
, 225
, 230
, 234
On-road driving program ......................229
High-pressure cleaning units.........................285
Hillholder ....................................................242
Horn ............................................................62
IIdentification number ...................................378
Idling..........................................................222
Ignition lock ..................................................70
Immobilizer...................................................21Inclination sensor ............. 24
, 26, 28, 34, 35
Function indication................................ 32
Monitored areas ................................... 28
Switching off ........................................ 29
Switching on ........................................ 29
Switching on, temporarily ...................... 30
Instrument panel
Lighting ............................................. 134
Interior light, front...................................... 166
Interior lighting ........................................... 166
Interior mirror .............................................. 66
ISOFIX system .............................................. 60
JJack ................................................. 256
, 311
Jacking point ............................................. 319
Jump lead starting
Leads ................................................ 356
Jumper cables ........................................... 355
KKeys............................................................ 17
Changing the battery .......................... 358
Kickdown................................................... 224
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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
Index
401
UUltrasonic measurement .............................. 182
Ultrasound sensors, ParkAssist.................... 180
Ultrasound sources ..................................... 182
Undercoating .............................................. 289
Unlocking, keyless ........................................ 22
Immobilizer........................................... 23
Uphill driving............................................... 248
Traction ............................................. 248VVehicle
Battery ............................. 191
, 344
, 357
Care .................................................. 284
Data bank........................................... 378
Identification number ........................... 378
Keys ........................................... 17, 358
Laying up ........................................... 293
Lowering ............................................ 256
Putting into operation .......................... 345
Raising ............................................... 255
Recovery ............................................ 376
Securing against rolling ....................... 316
Storage.............................................. 345
Transport ...................... 21
, 23, 29, 256
Washing ............................................. 285Vehicle door
Locking .........................................21
, 23
Unlocking .............................................20
Vehicle key
Battery ...............................................358
Ventilation.................................144
, 148
, 152
Vents .........................................................143
Central ......................................150, 156
Footwell ....................................150, 156
Side ..........................................150, 156
Vertical coupling load..................................213
Voltmeter .....................................................90
Battery/generator warning .....................90
WWarning triangle ..........................................196
Warnings ....................................................100
Washer fluid
Level ..................................................270
Topping up .........................................270
Washer system, windshield wipers ................138
Washing .....................................................285
Water crossing ...........................................250
Weights ......................................................387
Wheel alignment..........................................305
Wheel bolts ................................................313
Removing ..................................322
, 331
Wheel change .............................................307
Wheels ..............................................290, 297
Adjusting ............................................305
Change .....................................315, 322
Storing ...............................................306
Tracks................................................382
Wheel balancing .........................244, 305Windows.................................................... 288
Windshield ............................... 150
, 156
, 270
Windshield wiper/washer stalk .................... 137
Windshield wipers..................... 139
, 204
, 273
Blades ............................................... 288
Front ................................................. 138
Rear .................................................. 139
Switch ............................................... 137
Winter
Driving............................................... 345
Tires ................................................. 382
Wiper blades..................................... 273, 288
Changing .................................. 273, 275
Working on your vehicle .............................. 260