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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
mum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
turing methods, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first
2,000 miles (3,000 km).Therefore:fPreferably take longer trips.
fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
fDo not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
fNever lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering or
other controls during the break-in period which will
gradually disappear.
Break in brake padsNew brake pads and discs have to be “broken in“,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be com-
pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
brake discs are replaced.New tiresNew tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100
to 200 km. Longer braking distances must be
anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumptionDuring the break-in period oil and fuel consump-
tion may be higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road con-
ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi-
dation of the lubricant.
fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every
fuel filling, add if necessary.
fPlease observe the chapter “ENGINE DATA” on
Page 366.
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Radiator fansThe radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
Warning!
Danger of injury. The fans can start running
as a function of temperature, even with the
engine switched off.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the area of the radiator fans.
Engine OilEngine oil consumption
It is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality
and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine
is operated, the climate, road conditions as well
as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubri-
cant.
If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and
consumes a normal amount of oil, the engine oil
measurement may not show any drop in the oil lev-
el at all, even after 600 miles (1000 km) or more.
This is because the oil is gradually becoming dilut-
ed with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the
oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the
vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an express-
way, making it then appear that oil is excessively
consumed after driving at high speeds.
If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are
dusty, humid, or hot, the frequency of the oil
change intervals should be greater.If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed, cli-
matic conditions are warm, and the load is high,
the oil should be checked more frequently, as driv-
ing conditions will determine the rate of oil con-
sumption.
– The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to lu-
bricate and cool all of its moving parts. There-
fore, the engine oil should be checked regular-
ly and kept at the required level.
– Make it a habit to have the engine oil level
checked with every fuel filling.
– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level
indicator.
The oil pressure warning light indicates serious
engine damage may be occuring when lit, if en-
gine rpm is above idle speed.
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Engine Oil RecommendationRecommended oil viscosity ranges dependent on ambient temperatures:
Use only engine oils approved by Porsche.
If in doubt ask your authorized Porsche dealer for Porsche tested and approved all-season oils. Ambient temperature
(seasonal)SAE Viscosity Range
higher than
-13°F/-25°C0 W-40
5 W-40
5 W-50
lower than
-13°F/-25°C0 W-40
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Oil changeThe engine oil has to be changed at the intervals
listed in your Maintenance Schedule.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 371.
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the re-
quired oils and the necessary filling equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the engine have your
dealer check it out immediately.
All current engine oils are compatible with each
other, i.e. when making an oil change it is not nec-
essary to flush the engine if you wish to use a dif-
ferent brand or grade of oil.
Since, however, each brand of oil has a special
composition, you should, if possible, use the
same oil brand if it becomes necessary to top up
between oil changes.
Porsche engines have long intervals between oil
changes. Only by using oils approved by Porsche
the needed engine oil performance is guaranteed.If your vehicle is used frequently in stop-and-go
traffic in cold weather, the engine will not always
be properly warmed up.
Condensation from products of combustion may
accumulate in the oil. In this case, it is advisable
to change the oil more frequently so that your en-
gine once again has 100% efficient engine oil.
Engine oil performance classEngine oil is not only a lubricant, but also serves
to keep the engine clean, to neutralize the dirt
which penetrates into the engine through combus-
tion and to protect the engine against corrosion.
To perform these functions, the oil is provided with
additives which have been specially developed for
these functions.
The efficiency of an oil is expressed, for example,
by the API, ILSAC or ACEA classifications.
ViscosityLike all liquids, engine oil is viscous when cold,
and thin-bodied when warm. The viscosity of an oil
is expressed by its SAE class. For cold viscosity
the SAE class is given as a number and the letter
“W“ (as in winter), for hot viscosity the SAE class
is given only as a number.
The viscosity of an oil is, therefore, always the
same if it has the same number of an SAE class.
E.g.: A 5 W-40 oil and a 5 W-50 oil have the same
viscosity when cold; when hot the oil with the
number 40 is thinner than the oil with the number
50.
Oils with two viscosities are called multigrade oils;
oils with only one viscosity are termed single-
grade oils.
The viscosity of the engine oil for your Porsche
has to be chosen according to the ambient tem-
perature given in the engine oil recommendation
table.
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Index Door-surrounding lighting............................. 162
Drinks holder ..................................... 188
, 192
Closing rear........................................ 193
Opening front ..................................... 192
opening rear ....................................... 193
Removing insert front .......................... 192
Driving
Load .................................................. 209
Off road ............................................. 236
Sand .................................................. 243
Trailer ................................................ 211
Winter ................................................ 220
Driving downhill .......................................... 239
Driving light assistant
Light switch ........................................ 130
Driving light assistant, automatic.................. 131
Driving performance ................................... 373
Driving program
Low Range indicator light .................... 223
Off road .................. 217
, 219
, 222
, 223
Reduced ............................................ 220
Road ................................ 216
, 218
, 223
Driving programme
Off road ............................................. 226
Road .................................................. 226
Driving systems for off-road driving .............. 237
Driving with a trailer .................. 176
, 210
, 372
Drop-center rim .......................................... 298
DVD Player ................................................. 193
EEasy Entry function ....................................... 39
ECON mode ...................................... 146
, 151
Button ....................................... 143, 147Electrical system ........................................ 322
Emergency flasher ...................................... 134
Emergency operation
Central Locking..................................... 26
Sliding/lifting roof................................ 165
Emergency starting ..................................... 343
Emergency unlocking
Filler flap ............................................ 267
Selector lever ..................................... 221
Spare wheel bracket ........................... 321
Emission control................................. 5
, 8, 88
Check engine warning light .................... 88
Emission Control System ............................. 271
Engine
Boost pressure ..................................... 87
Cooling system ..................................... 85
Data................................................... 366
Idling .................................................. 215
Starting and stopping ............................ 72
Engine compartment
Cleaning ............................................. 277
Lid ..................................................... 199
Engine drag torque control .......................... 231
Engine Oil
Performance class.............................. 255
Viscosity............................................. 255
Engine oil ................................................... 251
Change .............................................. 254
Level .................................................. 252
Recommendation ................................ 254
Temperature gauge............................... 84
Topping up ......................................... 253
Engine oil level............................................ 252
Checking ............................................ 252Warning ..............................................252
Engine residual heat ...........................146
, 152
Entry aid.......................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
Exhaust gas
Monitoring ..............................................5
Exit aid .........................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
FFabric linings ..............................................281
Filler flap ....................................................267
Filling pressure............................................100
Plate ..................................................365
Reducing ...................................316
, 318
Tables ................................................370
Warning light .......80
, 82, 102
, 112
, 124
Warning message................................108
Fire extinguisher..........................................187
Floor mats ..................................................280
Fluids and fuels ...........................................371
Fog lights ...................................................130
Folding wedges...........................................304
Footbrake .....................................................75
Warning light .........................................76
Footwell light ..............................................162
Fresh-air intake ...........................................141
Front seat with memory ..........................37, 38
Front seats ..........................................36
, 188
Adjusting the seats................................36
Seat position.........................................36
Front windscreen wiper ................................136
Fuel ....................................................86, 266
Economy ............................................265
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