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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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.
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
