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Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
Vehicle IdentificationWhen ordering spare parts or making inquiries,
please always quote the vehicle identification
number. Vehicle data bankThe vehicle data bank is attached to the inside of
the “Maintenance” booklet.
It contains all important data about your vehicle.
Note
This data bank cannot be re -ordered if it is lost or
damaged.
This label contains the following information:
1. Vehicle Identification No.
2. Type/Type description
3. Engine code/Transmission code
4. Paint No./Interior
5. Optional equipment
Vehicle identification number In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,
the vehicle identification number of your car is lo-
cated at the bottom left of the windshield frame
and can be seen from the outside.
The vehicle identification number is in the luggage
compartment under the battery cover and at the
bottom left behind the windshield.
Removing the battery cover
f Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 239.
Safety compliance stickerThe safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new Porsche complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufac-
tured.
fThe sticker also shows the month and year of
production and the vehicle identification
number of your car (perforations) as well as
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the G ross
A xle Weight Rating.

Index
275
AABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 59
Warning light .......... .............................. 60
Adaptive sports seat ..................................... 33
Adjusting Headlights.... ................................ 257
Advanced Airbag......... .................................. 45
Air conditioning ........... ................................ 110
Air conditioning compressor ................ 113, 115
Air conditioning system .................... ........... 113
Air distribution ................ ............ 110, 113, 115
Air filter ...................... ................................ 201
Air intake.................... ................................ 116
Airbag ............................ .............................. 44
Cleaning covers ...... ............................ 208
Function ..................... .......................... 45
Warning light .......... .............................. 48
Air-conditioning compressor ........................ 112
Alarm system ................. ...................... 25, 103
Deactivating passenger compartment
monitoring .............. .............................. 26
Fault indication........ .............................. 26
Function indication ................................ 25
Not active .............. ............................ 236
Alcantara, cleaning . .................................... 209
Antenna ................. .................... 103, 104, 204
Antifreeze .................................................. 187
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 59
Warning light .......... .............................. 60
Ashtray .......................... .............................. 89
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 227
Audio operation .............. .................... 101, 102
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 113
Automatic Air conditioning system ....................... 113 Anti-glare mirrors .......................
...........30
Car washes .............. ..........................204
Door locking ............. ......................18, 24
Garage door ......... ................................76
Headlight adjustment .............................79
Speed control .........................86, 87, 124
Transmission ............ ..........................178
Automatic speed contro l..............................124
Indicator light ........ ..............................124
Average consumption .... ......................135, 165
Average speed ............. ......................135, 165
BBackrest
Adjustment ............... ............................32
Release .................... ............................32
Battery ......................... ..............................239
Care......................... ..........................240
Charge state......... ..............................239
Charging .................. ..........................240
Putting vehicle into operation ...............241
Remote control ..... ..............................244
Removing ................. ..........................242
Replacing ................. ..........................241
Warning light......... ..............................132
Winter operation.... ..............................241
Before driving off ...... ..................................8, 9
Belts ................ ............................................42
Cleaning ................... ..........................209
Tensioner ................. ............................42
Warning light......... ................................43
Blower adjustment ........ ......................110, 116
Blower speed adjustme nt ............................114 Brake
Break in ................... ............................ 10
Pads ....................... ............................ 58
Pedal....................... ............................ 57
Wear ....................... ............................ 58
Brake fluid Changing ................. .......................... 193
Checking level ...... .............................. 192
Level ....................... .......................... 192
Warning light ............ .......................... 193
Brake light .............. ................................... 256
Brake light, addition al ................................. 256
Brakes ........................ .............................. 192
Brake circuit division warning light ....... 193
Brake warning light ............................. 132
Fluid ............................ .............. 192, 271
Fluid warning light. .............................. 193
Function .................. ............................ 56
New brake pads or linings ..................... 58
Pads ....................... ............................ 10
Parking brake....... ................................ 55
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB) .................................... .............. 4
Test stand ........... ................................ 65
Break in brakes ....... ..................................... 10
Break in hints .......... ..................................... 10
Bulbs Chart ....................... .......................... 247
Replacing ................ .......................... 247

Index
279
PPaintCare .......................... ................ 203, 205
Data............... ......................... ........... 265
ParkAssistant ...................................... ......... 70
Parking
PDK transmission.... ............................ 183
Parking aids ............... ............................ 70, 71
Parking brake ............. .................................. 55
Warning light .......... .............................. 56
Parking light ............... ...................... 78, 80, 81
Particle filter ........... .................................... 201
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 25
PDK transmission ....... ................................ 178
Drive-Off Assistant... ............................ 177
Driving in winter .. ................................ 183
Faults................................................. 179
Kickdown ................... ........................ 181
Launch Control ....... ............................ 181
Manual selection mode ........................ 182
Reduced driving program .................... 184
Selector lever emerge ncy release ........ 259
Selector lever positi ons ....................... 180
Shifting gears on the steering wheel ..... 181
Sport mode ................ ........................ 180
Transmission fluid ............................... 201
Warning messages.. ............................ 184
Pen holder.................. .................................. 92
Plastic parts ............................................... 208 Care .................................................. 208
Platform lift ................ ................................ 232
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ................................................ ......... 66
Sport mode ................ .......................... 66 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......4
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).101
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) ....................178
Drive-Off Assistant . ..............................177
Driving in winter .... ..............................183
Faults ....................... ..........................179
Kickdown.................. ..........................182
Launch Control.......... ..........................178
Manual selection mo de ........................182
Reduced driving program.....................184
Selector lever emergency release ........259
Selector lever position .................178, 180
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .....181
Sport mode .............. ..........................180
Transmission fluid ...............................201
Porsche Stability Manage ment (PSM) ..............63
Information light .... ................................65
Power steering fluid le vel .....................201, 271
Power windows ............. ................................18
Practical tips ............ ..................................2
12
Putting vehicle into op eration

.......................241RRadiator fan..........................................76, 188
Radio reception ........ ..................................101
Rain sensor .............. ....................................82
Range on remaining fuel ......................135, 164
Rear fender
Retractable ........... ................................67
Rear lid ........................ ..........................94, 95
Unlocking ................. ............................16
Rear luggage compartm ent ...........................96
Rear spoiler .................. ..........................67, 68
Rear view mirrors...... ..............................29, 30 Rear window defogger
.......................... 31, 117
Rear window heating .................................. 117
Recirculating-air butt on ............................... 114
Refuelling ........................................ .......... 196
Relays ......................... .............................. 235
Remote control ............ ................................ 16
Readiness ................ ............................ 17
Replacing battery ..................... .......... 244
Standby funktion .. ................................ 17
Synchronization.... ................................ 17
Replacement key.......... ................................ 15
Replacing bulbs....... ................................... 247
Replacing wiper blades ............................... 202
Retractable spoiler .. ..................................... 67
Rims Diameter ................. .......................... 223
Rim width................. .......................... 223
TPM sensors............ .......................... 219
Roof transport system ................................ 105
Running in.................... ................................ 10
SSafety belts ............ ..................................... 42
Cleaning ............................................ 209
Tensioner ............................................ 42
Warning light ............ ............................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 264
Sealing set .................. .............................. 230
Seals .......................... .............................. 208
Care ........................ .......................... 208
Seat Adaptive sports se at............................. 33
Adjustment .......................................... 32
Comfort seat ........... ............................ 33

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Index
Washer nozzles
......
..................... ......... 82
Washer system ........................... 200, 271
Windshield
Wiper blades, changing ....................... 202
Windshield wipers ....... .......................... 82, 202
Replacing ............... ............................ 202
Winter operation Battery ............................................... 241
Coolant ...................... ........................ 187
Engine oil ............... ............................ 188
Jumper cables ............................ 245, 246
Locks ................................................ 205
Seals ................................................. 208
Snow chains ........... ............................ 221
Tires .................................................. 220
Washer fluid ........... ............................ 200
Wiper blades .......... ............................ 202
Wiper Blades ............................................... 202
Wiper blades
Care .................................................. 206
Changing.................... ........................ 202