2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S headlight bulb

Controls, Safety, Instruments
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Immobiliser active Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Check left cornering light Check bulb.
Check right cornering light Check bulb.
Check dipped beam Check bulb.
Check trailer lights Check bulb.
Check direction indicatorsCheck turn signal bulb.
Check brake lights Check bulb.
Check high beam Check bulb.
Check number plate light Check bulb.
Check fog lights Check bulb.
Check reversing lights Check bulb.
Check tail lights Check bulb.
Check front side lights Check bulb.
Check headlight beam adjustment Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Daytime driving lights off Daytime driving lights switch off when the engine is shut off.
Switch on lights if necessary.
Airbag faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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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

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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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Location of bulbsHalogen headlight
A Bulb for turn signal
B Bulb for high beam
C Bulb for front side marker light
DBulb for low beamBi-Xenon headlight
F Bulb for turn signal
G Bulb for additional high beam
H Bulb for cornering light
I Bulb for front side marker light
J Xenon gas discharge lamp for low beam and
high beam

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Halogen headlightChanging bulb for low beam of halogen
headlight
1. Pull off plug C.
2. Unclip securing clip D.
3. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing side light bulb in Halogen headlight
1. Pull the bulb holder out of lamp bracket.2. Pull bulb out of the holder (arrow).
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.

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Bi-Xenon headlightChanging Xenon gas discharge lamp for low
beam and high beam
1. Pull off holder J.
2. Unclip securing clip G.
3. Replace defective bulb H.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing cornering light in Bi-Xenon
headlight
1. Pull plug off the bulb (arrow).
2. Unclip securing clip I.
3. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing bulb for front side marker light in
Bi-Xenon headlight
1. Pull the bulb holder out of lamp bracket
(arrow).

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2. Pull bulb out of the holder (arrow).
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing additional high beam light
(halogen and Bi-Xenon headlights)
1. Remove cover G.2. Pull plug J off the bulb.
3. Unclip securing clip H.
4. Pull bulb I out.
5. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
6. Reassemble in reverse order.

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Changing turn signal bulb
(halogen and Bi-Xenon headlights)1. Turn bulb holder in the headlight housing anti-
clockwise and pull it out.2. Remove bulb from the holder (bayonet mount).
To do this, push bulb into the holder and twist
in the direction of the arrow.
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder into the headlight housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.