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Lifting the vehicle with a jack
Warning!
Danger of injury. The car may slip off the
jack.
fMake sure that no one is in the vehicle when
jacking up and changing a wheel.
fNever jack up the vehicle when it is parked on
a surface that slopes up, down or to the side.
fUse the jack only to raise the car for wheel
changing.
fAlways place the car on stable supports if work
has to be carried out under the car.
The car jack is not suitable for this.
Danger of injury if the level-control system
operates during the wheel change.
fSet the car to jacking mode before raising the
car.
Please observe the chapter “AIR SUSPENSION
WITH LEVEL CONTROL AND HEIGHT ADJUST-
MENT” on Page 254.
Risk of injury and damage if the vehicle is not
secured.
fSecure the vehicle against rolling.
fPlease observe the chapter “SECURING THE VEHICLE AGAINST ROLLING” on Page 316.Maintenance note
The jacking point on the vehicle must be free of
dirt.
1. Slightly loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to
be changed.
2. Only set up the jack at the rear jacking point
designed for the purpose. The jack foot must
be in contact over its whole area and must be
positioned directly below the head piece.
Use a suitable support if necessary.
3. Hold jack still and wind it up until its head
enters the jacking point on the vehicle.
Only jack vehicle up until the wheel to be
changed is completely off the ground.
4. After lowering the vehicle, remove the jack.
Front jacking pointJacking points
fSet up jack only at the points provided A or B.
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B-Button for unlocking the spare wheel bracketOpening spare wheel bracket
Warning!
Danger of injury and risk of accident if the
spare wheel bracket is operated improperly.
fMake sure that no persons or animals are
within the range of movement of the spare
wheel bracket. Operate the spare wheel
bracket only using button B.
fIf the vehicle is inclined to the side, the addi-
tional lock C on the spare wheel bracket must be operated.Precondition
The central locking system must be unlocked.
fPress button B and swing the spare wheel
bracket open.
Notes on operation
– If the opening angle exceeds 30°, the spare
wheel bracket automatically moves to final
position.
The rear lid may be opened only when the
spare wheel bracket is in final position.
– If the opening angle is less than 30°, the
spare wheel bracket automatically moves back
to its initial position.
However, the spare wheel bracket is not
completely engaged yet and must be closed
by hand.
C- Additional lock Operating the additional lock of the spare
wheel bracket if the vehicle is tilted to the
side1. Open spare wheel bracket.
2. Slide additional lock C to the left.
The spare wheel bracket is mechanically
locked.
The warning light “rear lid” and a message on
the multi-purpose display of the instrument
panel warn the driver that the spare wheel
bracket is open.
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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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Winter operationDuring the winter months, battery capacity tends
to decrease as temperatures drop. Additionally,
more power is consumed while starting, and the
headlights, heater, rear window defogger, etc.,
are used more frequently.
Let your Porsche dealer test the battery's capaci-
ty before winter sets in.Vehicle storageIf the car stands for long periods in the garage or
workshop, the doors and lids should be closed.
fRemove the ignition key and, if necessary, dis-
connect the battery.
Notes on operation
fWhen the battery is disconnected, the alarm
system ceases to function.
If the vehicle was locked before the battery
was disconnected, the alarm will be triggered
when the battery is reconnected.
To deactivate the alarm system:
fLock the vehicle and unlock it again.Maintenance note
Even if you put your vehicle out of operation, the
battery still discharges.
The battery will discharge more quickly if your ve-
hicle is not driven on a daily basis over a distance
of several miles. The more often you drive your ve-
hicle, and the longer the distance driven on each
trip, the more opportunity the vehicle‘s charging
system will have to recharge the batteries.
fTo preserve its efficiency, charge the battery
about every 6 weeks.
fCheck the battery acid level and top off with
distilled water if necessary.
fStore a battery that has been removed in a
dark, cool place, but not subject to freezing.
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or charged, the
PSM warning light lights up on the instrument pan-
el and a message appears on the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
To do this, turn the ignition key or the control
unit (on vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice.2. Perform a few steering movements and drive
a short distance in a straight line until the PSM
warning light goes out and the message is
erased from the memory of the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings does not go out, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING FINAL
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on
Page 35.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 104.
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Charging the batteryYour authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.
1. Always observe the instructions of the charger
manufacturer.
2. When charging the battery, ensure adequate
ventilation.
3. Check the acid level of a low-maintenance bat-
tery.
4. Connect charger to the jump starting points.
Only plug into the mains and switch the charg-
er on when it has been correctly connected up.
5. After charging, disconnect the charger.
6. Check the acid level of a low-maintenance bat-
tery.
After charging the battery After the battery is connected or the completely
discharged battery is charged, the PSM warning
light lights up on the instrument panel and a mes-
sage appears on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
To do this, turn the ignition key or the control
unit (on vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice.
2. Perform a few steering movements to the left
and to the right when vehicle is standing and
drive a short distance in a straight line until the
PSM warning light goes out and the message
is erased from the memory of the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings does not go out, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied by an authorized
Porsche dealer.4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING FINAL
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on
Page 35.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 104.
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Bulb ChartExterior lights Type, rating Interior lights Type, rating
Halogen low beam H7 Interior light, front W5W
Xenon low beam and high beam D1S Reading light W5W
Side marker light, rear P21/5W Footwell light W3W
Side marker light, front W5W Glove compartment light W3W
Turn signal light, rear P21W Center console W3W
Turn signal light, front PY21W Luggage compartment light K12V10W
Brake light P21W Curb lights (doors) W3W
Halogen high beam H7 Warning lights (doors) W3W
License plate light C5W Curb light (rear lid) W5W
Fog light H11 Guard light (rear lid) W5W
Rear fog light P21/4W
Back up light P21W
Side indicator light W5W
Additional high beam H7
Cornering light H3
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Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Danger of short circuit.
fAlways switch off the relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Danger of injury. The headlights are under
high voltage when installed.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the light housing.
fOnly use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
fBulbs must be clean and free from oil, grease
or fingerprints.
fNever touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper when replacing bulbs.
fAlways carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, the carrying of spare
bulbs is mandatory.
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
fAttach no coverings (e.g. films, “stone
guards”) in the area of the headlights.
fUse soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses. In no case may chem-
ical cleaners or other volatile cleaning fluids be
used.
fTo prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
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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