2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN high beam

Controls, Instruments
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Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever
Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the windshield and wiper
system.
fAvoid running the wiper blades over a dry wind-
shield to prevent scratching the glass. Spray
washer fluid on the windshield first.
A scratched windshield will reduce visibility.
fAlways loosen wiper blades from frozen glass
before operating wipers to prevent damage to
the wiper motor or blades. fAlways switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(intermittent or sensor operation).
fAlways switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (intermittent or sensor operation).
fDo not operate the headlight washer in car
washes.
fDo not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
Front windshield wipers and headlight
washer system0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Rain sensor operation for front
windshield wipers
fMove wiper lever upwards to the first click.
Please observe the chapter “RAIN SENSOR” on
Page 126.
2 – Windshield wipers slow
fMove wiper lever upwards to the second click.
3 – Windshield wipers fast
fMove wiper lever upwards to the third click.
4 – Front windshield wiper – one-touch oper-
ation:
fMove wiper lever downwards. The windshield
wipers wipe once.5 – Windshield wipers and washer system:
fPull wiper lever towards the steering wheel.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.
A - Headlight washer (Vehicles with Bi-Xenon
headlights):
The washer sprays only while low beam or high
beam is switched on.
fBriefly push button A to operate headlight
washer system.
fIf heavily soiled, repeat wash.
The headlight washer system automatically sprays
once for every ten times the front windshield
washer system is operated.
Note
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
when the ignition is on, as a precaution against
freezing.

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Bulb chart
Ty p e , r a t i n g
Halogen low beam H7, 55 W
Low beam with Bi-Xenon headlight Philips, D2S 35W
Halogen high beam H 9, 65W
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight H 11, 55W
Fog light H8, 35W
Tail light, rear fog light, brake light, tail light P21, 4W
Tail light, reflector P21, 5W
Reversing light P21W
Turn signal light, front and rear LL PY21W (long-life)
Door guard-,/curb light/footwell light/
luggage compartment lightW5W
Parking light W5W Blue-Vision
License plate light C5W
Side marker light W3W

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Installing1. Insert the headlight into the guide rails and
push it fully into the wing.
2. Push headlight to the rear and at the same
time the turn socket wrench until it points
horizontally to the rear C.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Insert rubber plug into the unlocking opening
and secure the carpeting.
Check the function of all lights.
Low beam, high beam and additional high
beamOpening the lid of the headlight housing
1. Unscrew the 4 screws A.
2. First lift release tab B, then push both release
tabs C upwards and take off lid.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Halogen headlights
Changing bulb for low beam
1. Pull off plug A.
2. Disengage fixing loop B.
3. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Bi-Xenon headlight
Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
1. Turn the plug counter-clockwise (bayonet lock)
and pull it off.2. Disengage both fixing loops A.
3. Replace defective bulb B.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Engage both fixing loops A, push on plug and
turn right as far as the stop.

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Changing bulb for high beam or additional
high beam (Bi-Xenon headlight)
1. Turn the bulb holder.
Turn it counter-clockwise on the left headlight
and clockwise on the right headlight.
Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing.2. Pull both plug release tabs apart.
Pull plug out of the bulb holder.
3. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Closing lid of headlight housing
1. Push on lid until it perceptibly engages.
2. Fasten lid with the 4 screws.

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Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-
cle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-
commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the vehi-
cle’s headlamp spacing.
Adjustment screws
fDetach side carpeting in luggage compart-
ment.
Unscrew plastic nut A.
Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment
screw.
The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon
socket screws right or left, as appropriate.
B - Headlight vertical adjustmentVertical adjustment (screw B)
fturn clockwise = beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up
Note
fDo not alter the lateral adjustment.

Index
277
Warning light ........................................ 86
Cooling system .....................................86
, 176
Cruise control ............................................... 82
Cupholder .................................................. 143
DDashboard ................................................... 72
Data bank .................................................. 264
Defrosting windows .............................130
, 133
Diagnostic socket .................................15, 233
Diagrams ................................................... 274
Dimensions ................................................ 273
Dipped beam .............................................. 246
Door ............................................................ 23
Handles................................................ 23
Locks...........................................23, 197
Mirror heating ....................................... 31
Windows ............................... 23
, 26, 199
Doors
Guard lights ........................................ 257
Driving hints ................................................. 12
Driving in winter .......................................... 170
Driving performance ................................... 270
Drop-center rim .......................................... 220
DVD Navigation........................................... 149
EElectrical system ........................................ 232
Emergency flasher ...................................... 137
Emergency operation
Central locking................................19
, 20
Lids ................................................... 234
Tank cap ............................................ 187Emergency program, Tiptronic .....................170
Emergency service......................................206
Emergency starting with jump leads .............242
Emergenzy operation....................................20
Emission control system ........... 7
, 90, 190
, 191
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................110
Compartment............................. 172, 206
Compartment blower ...................... 77, 86
Exhaust ..................................................8
Number ..............................................265
Oil consumption ....................................14
Oil level indicator.................................110
Oils ....................................................271
Speeds ................................................14
Starting ................................................74
Switching off.........................................74
Environment ...................................................6
FFire extinguisher .........................................145
Flat tire ......................................................224
Floor mats ..................................................202
Fog lights .......................................... 122
, 256
Footwell light ..............................................257
Front lid......................................................147
Trunk entrapment................................146
Front luggage compartment.........................149
Fuel ................................................ 4
, 88, 186
Containers ..............................................8
Economy ............................................184
Evaporation ........................................191
Level gauge ..........................................88
Level warning light................................88Portable Containers ............................ 189
Recommendation ....................... 188
, 189
Tank.......................................... 186, 187
Function keys ............................................... 38
Fuses ........................................................ 233
GGarage door opener................................... 159
Garage lift ................................................. 223
Gearchanging ............................................ 163
Glove compartment .................................... 142
Gong .............................. 75
, 76, 94, 120
, 122
Ground clearance ........................................... 8
HHandbrake ................................................... 55
Hands-free microphone................................. 72
Headlights ......................................... 124
, 246
Adjusting ................................... 258, 259
Cleaning system ................. 125
, 192
, 271
Heated rear window...................................... 31
Heating ............................................. 130, 133
High beam
Indicator light ....................................... 85
Lever......................................... 122, 124
Home mode............................................... 123
HomeLink .................................................. 159
Hoods ....................................... 146
, 148
, 150
Horn ..................................................... 15, 19
IIdentifikation number.................................. 264