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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Changing a wheel
Warning!
Risk of injury. The car may slip off the jack.
fMake sure that no one is in the vehicle when
jacking up and changing a wheel.
fAlways place the car on stable supports if work
has to be carried out under the car.
Risk of damage to the brake discs of the
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).
fAlways screw in both assembly aids when changing a wheel.
Note
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,
wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids) are not sup-
plied with the car. They are available at your
authorized Porsche dealer.
1. Fully apply the handbrake, engage 1st gear or
select position P and withdraw the ignition key.
2. Secure the car against rolling away, e.g. by
means of wedges under the wheels on the op-
posite side.
This is particularly important on slopes.
Screw in assembly aid for vehicles without
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake3. Slightly slacken the wheel bolts of the wheel to
be changed.
4. Raise the car until the wheel lifts off the
ground.
Please observe the chapter “LIFTING THE VE-
HICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE
LIFT” on Page 223.
Screw in two assembly aids for vehicles with
Porsche Ceramic Composite BrakeNote on operation
fTo remove or mount the spacers:
Please observe the chapter “SPACERS” on
Page 230.
5. Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts (see respective
illustration). Screw in assembly aids instead of
the wheel bolts.
Remove the remaining wheel bolts.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Electrical System In order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or
electronic systems, electrical accessories should
be installed at your authorized Porsche dealer.
fOnly use accessories authorized by Porsche.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause elec-
trical shock.
fDisconnect the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on Page 235.
Relays Defective relays should be changed only by an
authorized workshop.
Alarm system, central locking The status of the central locking and alarm system
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.
When the battery is disconnected, the alarm sys-
tem ceases to function. Overload protection If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Load switch-off after 2 hours or 7 daysIf the ignition key is removed, loads which are
switched on or are in standby mode (such as the
luggage compartment light, interior light and
radio) are automatically switched off after approx.
2hours.
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the
remote control within 7days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to save the
vehicle battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver's door with the
key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or after an
completely discharged battery is charged, the
multifunctional PSM light lights up on the instru-
ment panel and a message appears on the on-
board computer to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
2. With the vehicle stationary, perform a few
steering movements to the left and right and
then drive a short distance in a straight line
until the multifunctional PSM light goes out and
the message on the on-board computer
disappears.
3. If the warnings do not disappear, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop.
Have the fault remedied.
4. After the warnings disappear, stop the vehicle
in a suitable place, and perform adaptation of
the power windows.
To do this, close windows once with the rocker
switch.
Press front half of rocker switch upwards again
to store the final position of the windows in the
control unit. Ignition key/ignition lock
fDo not insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock if the vehicle battery is discharged.
The ignition key can no longer be removed.
The key cannot be removed until the vehicle elec-
trical system is supplied with power again.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UN-
LOCKING OF THE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT LID” on Page 234.
5. Please observe the chapter “JUMP LEAD
STARTING” on Page 242.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Replacing bulbs
Warning!
Risk of short circuit.
fAlways switch off the relevant load when
changing bulbs.
Risk of injury. The Bi-Xenon headlights are
under high voltage when installed.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the Bi-Xenon headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the lamp housing.
fOnly use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
fBulbs must be clean and free from grease.
fNever touch bulbs with your bare hands. Use a
cloth or soft paper when replacing bulbs.
fAlways carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, the carrying of spare
bulbs is mandatory.
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
fAttach no coverings (e.g. films, “stone
guards”) in the area of the headlights.
fUse soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses.
In no case may chemical cleaners or other vol-
atile cleaning fluids be used.
fTo prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 59
Advanced Airbag........................................... 44
Air conditioning ...................................130
, 133
Air distribution ....................................130, 133
Air filter ...................................................... 194
Airbag .......................................................... 42
Function ............................................... 44
Warning light ........................................ 47
Air-conditioning compressor ................132, 135
Alarm system ............................................. 157
Alcantara ................................................... 202
Antenna .................................... 157
, 158
, 197
Antilock brake system................................... 59
Warning light ........................................ 60
Ashtray ...................................................... 138
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 228
Assistant ...................................................... 68
Audio operation .......................................... 156
Auto-button air conditioning ......................... 133
Automatic
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 28
Car washes ........................................ 196
Door locking ......................................... 22
Headlight beam adjustment.................. 123
Speed control ....................................... 82
Automatic air conditioning system ................ 133
Average consumption............................93, 113
Average speed .....................................93, 113
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 32
Release ................................................ 32
Battery....................................................... 235
Care .................................................. 236
Charge state....................................... 236
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 238
Remote control ................................... 241
Removing ........................................... 239
Warning light......................................... 90
Winter driving...................................... 237
Before driving off ....................................12
, 13
Blower adjustment..............................130, 133
Brake light..........................................254, 256
Brakes
Brake pad warning light ......................... 91
Fluid ...........................................182, 271
Fluid warning light.......................108, 182
Pads ..............................................14, 58
Test stand ............................................ 64
Break in hints................................................ 14
Bulbs
Chart ................................................. 245
Replacing ........................................... 245
CCanholder .................................................. 143
Capacities, overview ................................... 271
Car care..................................................... 172Car telephone ............................................. 157
Car washes ................................................ 196
Cargo partition............................................ 152
Catalytic converters ....................................191
Cautions............................................ 172
, 206
Central locking.............................................. 19
Emergency operation ..................... 19, 20
Central vents .............................................. 136
Central warning light..................................... 91
Changing wheels ......................................... 228
Check engine
Warning light......................................... 90
Checking pressure ...................................... 227
Child Restraint Anchorage.............................. 54
Child restraint systems .................................. 49
Chime ........................................................ 122
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................98
Circulating-air button .......................... 130, 133
Clock .................................................. 89, 113
Clutch ........................................................ 164
Clutch pedal ................................................. 55
Combination filter ........................................194
Comfort seat ................................................ 32
Coming Home mode ................................... 123
Compact disc
Holder ................................................ 142
Player ................................................ 157
Storage .............................................. 149
Compressor ............................................... 149
Coolant ....................................... 86
, 176
, 271
Level .................................................. 176
Temperature gauge............................... 86

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

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