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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Fuse assignment – fuse box in right side of dashboard
No. Designation Rating in A1
Towing attachment
15
2 ParkAssist5
3
Towing attachment
15
4 Telephone/telematics control unit5
5
Towing attachment
15
6 Porsche Stability Management (PSM)30
7
Transfer box (center differential lock), telephone preparation
5
8 Additional high beam, vehicle electrical system control unit 20
9
CD changer, DVD navigation
5
10 TV tuner, satellite receiver5
11
Radio or Porsche Communication System (PCM)
10
12 Radio booster30
1314 Tail light, left; central locking system, power windows, mirrors 1515
Power window, rear right
25
16
17
Low beam, right; high beam, right; vehicle electrical system control unit
15
18 Heated rear window relay30
19
Brake booster, towing attachment
30/25
20
21
Hood open switch, spare wheel release
10
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22 Electrical seat adjustment, front right; seat heating, front right and rear right 3023
Air conditioning
10
24 Electrical seat adjustment, front right; seat memory, front right 30
25
Air-conditioning system, rear
5
26
27
Level control
15
28
29
Transmission control unit
10
30 Rear lid power closing mechanism20
31
Central locking system, power windows, mirrors
15
32 Central locking, right doors10
3334 Power window, front right2535
Turn signal, side light, right; vehicle electrical system control unit
10
36 Roof module, telephone, compass5
3738 Porsche Stability Management1039
Diagnosis
40 Transfer box (center differential lock)1041
Towing attachment
10
42 Roof module5
43
Back up light
5
44 Heated washer nozzles, running gear, seat heating5 No. Designation Rating in A
332
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Battery
Danger!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
fObserve all warning notes on the battery.
fDisconnect the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
fDo not lay tools or other metal objects on the
battery as they could cause a short circuit
across the battery terminal.
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in severe
personal injuries.
fDo not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette.
Risk of severe personal injury and damage to
the fabric, metal or paint.
fWear eye protection.
fDo not allow battery acid to come in contact
with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted surfac-
es.
fIf you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doc-
tor.
fSpilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
with a solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize the acid.Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
fAlways protect your skin by washing thorough-
ly with soap and water.
Risk of explosion
fDo not wipe the battery with a dry cloth.
fBefore touching the battery, discharge any
static electricity by touching the vehicle.
Charge stateA well charged battery will not only prevent start-
ing problems but will also last longer.
In order to avoid unintended battery
discharge
fSwitch off unnecessary electrical loads in city
traffic, on short trips or in a line of traffic.
fAlways remove the ignition key from the igni-
tion switch when leaving the vehicle or
switch ignition off in vehicles with Porsche En-
try & Drive.
fAvoid using the Porsche Communication
Management system and the audio system
when the engine is not running.
fPlease observe the chapter “CHARGING THE
BATTERY” on Page 345.
Battery carefEnsure that battery is securely mounted.
fKeep terminals and connections clean and
properly tightened. Corrosion can be prevent-
ed by coating the terminals and connections
with petroleum jelly or silicone spray.
fEnsure that vent caps are securely tightened to
prevent spillage.
Checking the electrolyte fluid level
(only on low-maintenance batteries)
Generally, the electrolyte level must be checked
more often in summer than in the winter, and more
often when driving long distances.
fWhen adding water, use only clean containers.
In no case may alcohol (e.g. window cleaner
residues) be permitted to enter the battery.
fUnscrew and open the filler vent caps of each
cell.
With the car on a level surface, the fluid level
should meet the indicator mark in each cell.
fIf necessary, top up with distilled water. Do not
use acid. Only fill up to the mark, otherwise the
electrolyte will overflow when the battery is be-
ing charged and cause damage.
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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 “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING LEARNING PROCESS” on
Page 102.
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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 “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING LEARNING PROCESS” on
Page 102.
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
371
CapacitiesUse only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.1 Depending on equipment levelEngine oil change quantity without oil filter
approx. 8.5 quarts (8.0 liters)
Engine oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 9.0 quarts (8.5 litres)
Reference indication is the level on the oil dipstick.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL” on Page 252.
Coolant
1)
approx. 4.8 – 5.5 U.S. gallons (18 - 21 liters)
Automatic transmission with torque converter approx. 10.6 quarts (10.0 liters)
Tr a n s f e r b o x
approx. 0.9 quarts (0.85 liter)
Front-axle differential approx. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liter)
Rear-axle differential
approx. 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters)
Locking rear differential approx. 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters)
Fuel tank
approx. 26.4 U.S. gallons (100 liters),
including approx. 3 U.S. gallons (12 liters) reserve
Fuel quality The engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel consumption if unleaded premi-
um fuel with 98 RON/88 MON is used.
If unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON/85 MON are used, the engine's
“Electronic Oktane™ knock control“ automatically adapts the ignition timing.
Power steering
approx. 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters) Pentosin CHF 11 S
®
Brake fluid approx. 1.0 quart (0.95 liter)
Use only Original Porsche brake fluid.Window/headlight washer system
approx. 7.9 quarts (7.5 liters)
Index
381
Evaporation control ............................. 270
Level gauges ........................................ 86
Recommendations .............................. 269
Fuel containers, portable ........................ 6
, 270
Fuel gauge ................................................... 86
Fuel quality ..................................................... 8
Function keys ............................................... 64
Lighting ................................................ 65
Fuse assignment......................................... 325
Fuses......................................................... 323
GGarage door opener.................................... 178
Allocating ........................................... 179
Changeable code system .................... 179
Deleting ............................................. 180
Fixed code system .............................. 179
Gear display ............................................... 215
Glasses case .............................................. 188
Glove compartment .................................... 189
Gross weight .............................................. 207
Ground clearance .............................. 374
, 375
HHand-held transmitter ......................... 178
, 179
Headlight beam adjustment ................ 123, 132
Headlights ................................ 210
, 279
, 349
Bi-Xenon ............................................. 351
Changing for left-hand traffic ................ 359
Closing the housing lid ........................ 351
Height adjustment ............................... 359
Opening the housing lid ....................... 351
Setting ............................................... 358Washer system ...................................136
Headrest ......................................................40
Installing ...............................................40
Removing .............................................40
Setting .................................................40
Heated rear window .........141
, 142
, 143
, 147
Height adjustment ..............................227, 244
High beam.........................................130, 133
Indicator light .................................80, 82
Switch ................................................133
High Range...............99
, 216
, 218
, 223
, 226
On-road driving program ......................222
High-pressure cleaning units.........................274
Horn ............................................................62
IIdentification number ...................................364
Idling..........................................................215
Ignition lock ..................................................70
Immobilizer...................................................21
Inclination 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 ..............................................132
Interior light, front .......................................160
Interior lighting............................................160
Interior mirror ...............................................66
ISOFIX system...............................................60
JJack ................................................. 246
, 299
Jacking point ............................................. 307
Jump lead starting
Leads ................................................ 344
Jumper cables ........................................... 343
KKeys............................................................ 17
Changing the battery .......................... 346
Kickdown................................................... 217LLeather care .............................................. 280
Left-hand traffic.......................................... 359
Level control
..................... 98
, 174
, 191
, 227
, 244
, 301
Loading level.................... 245
, 246
, 375
Low level ........................................... 244
Normal level....................................... 244
Special low level................................. 244
Special terrain level ............................ 244
Switching on and off ........................... 246
Warning light ...................................... 246
License plate light............................. 162, 357
Lid
Engine compartment .......................... 199
Luggage compartment ....................... 194
Seal .................................................. 279
Lifting
Garage lift.......................................... 300
Jack .................................................. 307
Index
383
Off-road driving ........................................... 236
Recommendation ................................ 237
Off-road shifting
Limit speed ............................... 223
, 226
Oil ............................................................. 251
Change .............................................. 255
Consumption ........................................ 14
Dipstick .............................................. 253
Filler opening ...................................... 253
Performance class .............................. 255
Temperature gauge.............................. 84
Topping up ......................................... 253
Viscosity ............................................ 255
Oil level
Checking ............................................ 252
On-board computer.............................. 90, 200
Basic Screens ...................................... 91
Clock ................................................. 114
Collapsible spare wheel ....................... 105
Comfort ............................................. 116
Factory settings .................................. 121
Language ........................................... 120
Level.................................................... 98
Lighting .............................................. 119
Load .................................................. 106
Locks/reduction ................................... 99
Main menu............................................ 92
Operation, controls ............................... 90
Settings ............................................. 114
Spare wheel ....................................... 105
System .............................................. 107
Telephone ............................................ 93
Tire pressure ............................. 100, 102
Tire sealant/sealing set ....................... 106Tire type.............................................103
Units ..................................................120
Vehicle info ...........................................97
Warnings ..............................................98
Operating in other countries.........................265
Oxygen sensor ...........................................272
PPaint ..........................................................276
Panic button .................................................18
Panorama roof system................................167
Comfort function .................................169
ParkAssist ................................173
, 175
, 211
Parking ......................................................220
Parking aid ..........................................38, 173
Parking brake ...............................................74
Test stand ..........................................235
Warning light................................75, 126
Parking heater ............................................153
Activating the memory .........................156
Faults .................................................157
Programming.............................154, 155
Switching on and off ............................154
Parking light ...............................................133
Particle filter ...............................................261
PASM ................................................227, 247
Display ...............................................247
Indicator light ......................................127
Warning light.......................................247
Passenger compartment .............................209
Passenger compartment monitoring system
..................24
, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35
Passenger-seat drawer .......................188
, 191
PCM...........................................................186Person buttons ............................................ 37
Plastic parts .............................................. 279
Polishing.................................................... 276
Porsche Active Suspension
Management..................................... 227
, 247
Display .............................................. 247
Indicator light ..................................... 127
Warning light ...................................... 247
Porsche Communication Management ......... 186
Porsche Down-Hill Assistant ........................ 235
Porsche Entry & Drive .................. 22
, 23, 194
Immobilizer .......................................... 23
Opening/locking rear window ................ 22
Opening/locking spare wheel bracket .... 22
Porsche Stability Management
.............................................. 227
, 230
, 313
Deactivating ....................................... 232
Indicator light ..................................... 126
Multifunctional light ............................. 232
Off road ............................................. 231
Switching on ...................................... 232
Warning light ........................ 80
, 82, 126
Porsche Traction Management ........... 227, 228
Power measurement .................................. 250
Power steering .......................................... 260
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)............................... 35
Power-transmission .................................... 227
Preservation .............................................. 276