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Maintenance, Car Care
Air Filter The air filter is on the left-hand side of the engine
compartment.
A dirty air filter not only reduces engine perform-
ance, but can lead to premature engine wear.
Regular filter replacement is part of the routine
maintenance service.
fIn dusty conditions, check the filter element
more frequently and replace if necessary. Combination filterThe fresh air passing through the combination
filter into the passenger compartment is virtually
free of dust, pollen, and unpleasant odors.
fIf the outside air is polluted by exhaust fumes,
press the circulating-air button.
A dirty filter can be the cause of reduced air
throughput:
fHave the filter replaced by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Regular filter replacement is part of servicing.
Automatic Transmission Fluid The torque converter and the transmission are lu-
bricated with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
The final drive requires transmission oil.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 271.
Do not tow the car or run the engine without ATF
in the transmission. The automatic transmission
may be damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt, only
a clean funnel or spout must be used when adding
AT F.
The ATF and transmission oil has to be checked
and changed at the intervals listed in your Mainte-
nance Schedule.
We recommend that you have the ATF and trans-
mission oil changed at your Porsche dealer, who
has the required lubricants and the necessary fill-
ing equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission, have
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out imme-
diately.
Manual Transmission Oil The transmission oil has to be checked and
changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance
Schedule.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 271.
We recommend that you have the transmission oil
changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the re-
quired lubricants and the necessary filling equip-
ment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission, have
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out imme-
diately.

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Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle ............................. 206
Tires/Wheels ............................................ 207
Loading Information ................................... 221
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting
Platform or Garage Lift .............................. 223
Flat Tire .................................................... 224
Wheel Bolts .............................................. 227
Spacers ................................................... 230
Electrical System ....................................... 232
Battery ..................................................... 235
Jump lead starting .................................... 242
Replacing bulbs ......................................... 244
Headlights ................................................ 246
Turn signal light ......................................... 250
Side marker light ....................................... 253
Additional Brake Light ................................ 254
Tail light .................................................... 255
Luggage compartment/rear lid/
footwell lights ........................................... 257
Adjusting Headlights ................................. 258
Towing .................................................... 260

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Tires/Wheels The original equipment tires and wheel rims on
your Porsche comply with all applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
For your safety remember the following:
– Wheel rims and wheel bolts are matched to fit
your Porsche.
– If you intend to use other than original equip-
ment wheels, be sure that they conform to
Porsche specifications for your model.
Only tires with the same make and with the
same specification code (e.g. “N0”, “N1”...)
can be mounted.
– The use of wheel rims and wheel bolts that do
not meet specifications of the original factory
installed equipment will affect the safe opera-
tion of your vehicle.
– Before you plan on exchanging wheels, or
snow tires already mounted on the wheel rims,
consult your authorized Porsche dealer. Your
dealer has the technical information necessary
to advise you which wheel rims and wheel bolts
are compatible with the original factory instal-
lations.
Danger!
Risk of loss of control and serious personal
injury or death.
fIf while driving, your vehicle experiences a sud-
den vibration or ride disturbance, and/or you
suspect that possible damage to your tires or
vehicle has occurred, you should immediately
reduce your speed without excessive use of
the brakes.
fStop the vehicle as soon as possible, and in-
spect the tires.
If you cannot determine the cause for the dis-
turbance, have your vehicle towed to the near-
est Porsche or tire dealer to have your vehicle
or tire(s) inspected.
fContinuing to operate the vehicle without cor-
rection could result in a loss of control and se-rious personal injury.

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Example of a tire pressure plate ATire pressure plateDepending on when your vehicle was manufac-
tured, the tire pressure plate in the left door aper-
ture will contain different data.
Information on the tire pressure plate A
A Seating capacity
Maximum number of vehicle occupants, includ-
ing the driver.B Vehicle load limit
Is the maximum total weight limit specified of
the load (passengers and cargo) for the vehi-
cle. This is the maximum weight of passengers
and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle.
If a trailer is being towed, the trailer tongue
weight must be included as part of the cargo
load.
Please observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 221.
C Tire size for the front axle
Check with your authorized Porsche dealer
about the current release status.
D Recommended tire pressure for the front axle
These values are for cold tires (68°F/20 °C).
E Tire size for the rear axle
Check with your authorized Porsche dealer
about the current release status.
F Recommended tire pressure for the rear axle
These values are for cold tires (68°F/20 °C).
G In vehicles with collapsible spare wheel:
Size and tire pressure of the spare wheel.

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A - Fog light height adjustmentFog lights/Parking lightsBased on the system, a relatively large amount of
effort is required to remove the light cover.
In case of doubt, please consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
We recommend an authorized Porsche dealer for
this work as they have trained workshop
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
1. Unclip the light cover using both hands,
beginning on the cover underneath the fog
light and then toward the center of the vehicle.2. Loosen the 3 screws B and take out the light
housing.
C - Fog light
D - Parking light

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Towing Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar.
In addition, damage to your vehicle may result
from improper procedures.
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-
tails. Vehicle towing Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles.
Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be
used when the vehicle will not roll.
The vehicle must be towed with all four
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result. Towing hook The towing hook A is stored in the tool box in the
luggage compartment.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
fUse the towing hook only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing apparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
hook.fNever use the towing hook to tow this or any
other vehicle.
fBear in mind the limited ground clearance of
your car on uneven surfaces.
Front mounting
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate
plastic cover into the bumper until the cover
disengages.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by
its thread.
3. Completely screw in the towing hook.Rear mounting
1. Remove license plate.
2. Unscrew the towing hook.
3. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the
opening.
4. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge
to engage it in the bumper.
5. Completely screw in the towing hook.

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Pulling vehicle onto flat bed 1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat
bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside
of the vehicle for any interference.
Tying down vehicle on flat bed 1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps. 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis-
connect.
Use hoist cable as a safety cable.

Index
279
Rear fog light .....................................122
, 256
Rear lid ...................................................... 150
Rear view mirrors ......................................... 29
Rear window defogger.................................. 31
Rear wiper ................................................. 127
Replacing ........................................... 175
Relays ........................................................ 232
Release button ........................................... 165
Remote control ............................................. 18
Replacement key .......................................... 17
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 245
Replacing wiper blades................................ 173
Retractable rear spoiler ................................. 66
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 220
Rim width ........................................... 220
Roof load ................................................... 162
Roof Transport System........................162, 272
Running in .................................................... 14
SSafety belts ..........................................40
, 202
Warning light ........................................ 41
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 264
Sealing set ................................................. 225
Seals, care of ............................................. 200
Seat ............................................................ 32
Adjustment ........................................... 32
Heating ................................................ 36
Memory ............................................... 34
Selector lever ............................................. 165
Selector lever position indicator .............87, 167
Service flap ................................................ 151
Shifting gear............................................... 164Shiftlock .....................................................165
Side lights ..................................................256
Side marker light ............................... 122
, 253
Side storage compartments ........................144
Side vents ..................................................136
Snow chains .............................. 218
, 268
, 269
Snow tires ......................................... 217, 268
Sockets .....................................................140
Spacers .....................................................230
Spare key .....................................................17
Spare wheel ...............................................269
Speed code letter .......................................219
Speed control .............................. 82
, 129
, 130
Speed limit .......................................... 94, 219
Speedometer................................................84
Spoiler .........................................................66
Sport mode ..................................... 61
, 64, 65
Sports seat ..................................................32
Stability management system (PSM) ...............62
Starting ................................................. 74, 75
Starting and stopping the engine ....................74
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................37
Buttons ................................................38
Lock ................................. 74
, 75, 76, 77
Rocker switches..................................165
Toggle switches ..................................165
Stopwatch ....................................................98
Storage options ..........................................141
Storing your Porsche..................................203
Sun visors ....................................................39
TTachometer ..................................................85Tail light ..................................................... 255
Tank .................................................. 186
, 187
Cap ................................................... 187
Ventilation system.............................. 191
Telephone .................................................. 157
Temperature setting........................... 130, 133
Temperature, outside indicator ...................... 89
Test stand, measurements ............................ 64
Theft protection ........................................... 16
Tie-down rings ........................................... 151
Tiptronic .................................................... 165
Indicator .............................................. 87
Tire filling compressor ................................ 149
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 103
Tires ........................................... 14
, 207
, 268
Checking pressure............................. 227
Inscription .......................................... 219
Loading information ............................ 221
Pressure................................ 5
, 210
, 269
Pressure plate.................................... 265
Sealant .............................................. 225
Sidewall ............................................. 219
Size .................................................. 219
Tires and tire care ...................................... 207
Tools ......................................................... 149
Towing .............................................. 260, 261
TPC Tire pressure monitoring ...................... 103
Track ........................................................ 268
Transmission ............................. 163
, 164
, 267
Fluid .......................................... 194, 271
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 146
Turn signals ......................................... 85, 124