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Fuse and relay carriers
in the luggage compartment
34Right-hand drive vehicles only:
Turn signal, rear left
Marker light, front right
Low beam headlight, left
High beam headlight, left
Cornering light, front right
Engine compartment lid light
Shutter elements, right/left
Active brake ventilation
open/closed
Heatable washer jets
Engine compartment lid
Headlight beam adjustment 30
35 Right-hand drive vehicles only:
Steering column lock
Filler flap closed/open
Windshield washer pump,
front/rear 15
36 RHD, headlight cleaning system 30
37 Not used
38 Not used
39 PSM control unit 25
40 LHD, central locking for front/rear
right door 10
41 Power windows, front right 25
42 Power windows, rear right 25
43 Alarm horn 5
44 Vehicle Tracking System VTS 5
45 Not used
46 Not used
No.
Designation A
47 Fuel pump control unit 25
48 Horn (two-tone horns) 15
49 Diagnostic socket 5
50 RHD, ignition lock, light switch 5
51 RHD, central locking for front right
door 10
52 RHD, steering column lock 5
53 Not used
54 Not used
55 Not used
56 Not used
57 PSM pump control unit 40
No.
Designation A
No. Fuse carrier A A
1Not used
2 Spoiler flap (Turbo) 10
3 Audio amplifier (Burmester
®)
Audio amplifier (ASK Sound, Bose) 30
25
4 Start/Stop control unit 30
5 Start/Stop control unit 30
6 Differential lock 10
7 Differential lock 30
8 Subwoofer (Bose, Burmester®)30
9 Powerlift tailgate 25
10 PASM control unit 25
11 Luggage compartment lights 5
12 PDCC control unit 10

302
Minor RepairsLHD = Left-hand drive vehicles
RHD = Right-hand drive vehicles
Note
f
Use the plastic gripper D when replacing the
fuses. This can be found in the fuse box cover
on the dashboard.
f Spare fuses can be found in both fuse box
covers on the dashboard (left: 7.5 and 10 A;
right: 20 and 25 A).
No. Fuse carrier B
A
1 Daytime driving lights, right
Tail light, right
Reversing light, right
Rear fog light, left
Brake light, right
Raised brake light
Sun blind
Electric steering column lock
Rear wiper
Heated rear window
Interior surveillance/inclination
sensor
PA S M
Engine control unit
Safety/curb lights, front doors
Interior light/reading light, front
Interior light, rear
Orientation light
Licence plate light
Engine speed hall senders 1+3
Interior light 15
2 Daytime driving lights, left
Tail light, left
Reversing light, left
Rear fog light, right
Brake light, left
Safety/curb lights, rear doors
Exhaust flap control
Filler flap closed
Extend/retract spoiler 15
3
Tailgate closing mechanism
Filler flap open
Retract/extend rear spoiler
Sun blind 30
4 Alarm horn 15
5 Gateway control unit 5
6 Heated rear window 20
7 PASM control unit 5
8 Gateway control unit 5
9 Electric parking brake 5
10 Differential lock 10
11 PDCC control unit 10
12 Rear wiper 15
No. Fuse carrier B
A
No.Relay carrier C
1 Heated rear window
2 Not used
3 Spoiler flap (Turbo)
4 Spoiler flap (Turbo)
5 PASM/LF compressor

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Battery carefEnsure that battery is securely mounted.
f Keep terminals and connections clean and
properly tightened. Corrosion can be
prevented by coating the terminals and
connections with petroleum jelly or silicone
spray.
f Ensure that vent caps ar e securely tightened to
prevent spillage.
Checking the electrolyte fluid level
(only on low-maintenance batteries)
Generally, the electrolyte level must be checked
more often in summer than in the winter, and more
often when driving long distances.
f When adding water, use only clean containers.
In no case may alcohol (e.g. window cleaner
residues) be permitted to enter the battery.
f Unscrew and open the filler vent caps of each
cell.
With the car on a level surface, the fluid level
should meet the indicator mark in each cell.
f If necessary, top up with distilled water. Do not
use acid. Only fill up to the mark, otherwise the
electrolyte will overflow when the battery is
being charged and cause damage.
Winter operationDuring the winter months, battery capacity tends
to decrease as temperatures drop. Additionally,
more power is consumed while starting, and the
headlights, heater, rear window defogger, etc.,
are used more frequently.
f Let your Porsche dealer test the battery's
capacity before winter sets in.Vehicle storageIf the car stands for long periods in the garage or
workshop, the doors and lids should be closed.
f Remove the ignition key and, if necessary,
disconnect the battery.
Notes on operation
f When the battery is disconnected, the alarm
system ceases to function.
If the vehicle was locked before the battery
was disconnected, the alarm will be triggered
when the battery is reconnected.
To deactivate the alarm system:
f Lock the vehicle and unlock it again.
Alarm system, central locking
f The status of the central locking and alarm
system is not changed by disconnecting the
battery. Maintenance notes
Even if you put your vehicle out of operation, the
battery still discharges.
The battery will discharge more quickly if your
vehicle is not driven on a daily basis over a
distance of several miles. The more often you
drive your vehicle, and
the longer the distance
driven on each trip, the more opportunity the
vehicle‘s charging system w ill have to recharge the
batteries.
f To preserve its efficiency, charge the battery
about every 6 weeks.
f Check the battery acid level and top off with
distilled water if necessary.
f Store a battery that has been removed in a
dark, cool place, but not subject to freezing.

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Replacing the batteryThe service life of the battery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic
conditions, and driving conditions (distances,
loads).
f Only use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement. Only
this battery meets the spec ific requirements of
the vehicle.
f Please observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or after a fully
discharged battery is charged, the PSM warning
light lights up on the instrument panel and
a message appears on the multi-function display
in the instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be corrected with a few
simple steps:
1. Start the engine. To do this, turn the igni tion key or the control
unit (on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive)
to ignition lock position 2, twice .
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 PSM warning light goes out and the
message is erased from the multi-function
display in the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings do not disappear, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer to have the fault corrected.
4. After the warnings go out: Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Store the end position for the power windows. For information on storin
g the end positions for
the power windows:
f Please see the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS AFTER
CONNECTING THE VEHICLE BATTERY” on
page 88.
6. Teach tires on vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring.
For information on teaching the Tire Pressure
Monitoring system:
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING (TPM)” on page 127.
7. Store end position on vehicles with a slide/ tilt roof.
For information on storing the end position for the
slide/tilt roof:
f Please see the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE SLIDE/TILT ROOF” on
page 90.

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Changing the battery (CR 2032, 3V)
1. Remove the emergency key.
2. Lever off the cover on the back of the key
housing using a small screwdriver.
3. Change the battery (check polarity).
4. Re-fit cover and press together firmly.
5. Insert the emergency key.
Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or death. The
headlights are under high voltage when
installed.
f Exercise extreme care when working close to
the headlights.
Risk of short circuit.
f Always switch off the relevant load when
changing bulbs.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a high wattage can
damage the housing.
f Only use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
f Bulbs must be clean and free from grease.
f Never touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper when
replacing bulbs.
f Always carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, it is mandatory to
carry spare bulbs.
Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion
and excessive temperatures.
f Do not affix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards”
or films) on or around the headlights.
f Use soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses. In no case may
chemical cleaners or other volatile cleaning
fluids be used.
f To prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
Note
The headlights can mist up due to temperature
and humidity.
f To ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover
the gap between headlight and body.

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Removing headlights1. Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition
key, or pull out the control unit on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive.
2. Open the engine compartment lid.
3. Take a socket wrench out of the tool kit.
4. Place the socket wrench on the release and turn in direction of arrow until you feel and hear
the headlight being released. 5. Pull headlight approx. 4 in. (10 cm) forward
out of the fender.
6. Press back the releas e tab of the connector A
and pull connector off.
7. Press the release lever on the underside of the rapid-action coupling on the breather hose B
up and pull it off.
8. Pull headlight out completely.
Installing headlights1. Move the headlight release mechanism to unlock position. Insert the headlight into the
guide rails, attach the connector A and
breather hose B and then slide the headlight
fully into the fender.
2. Press the headlight to the rear and simultaneously turn the socket wrench in
direction of arrow. You should feel and hear the
headlight locking mechanism engage.
3. Check that the headlight is seated securely.
4. Remove the socket wrench and place it in the tool kit.
5. Close engine compartment lid.

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Changing bulbs for static cornering light/
auxiliary high-beam headlight Changing bulb (H7, 55W) for static
cornering light
1. Remove the headlight.
fPlease see the chapter “REMOVING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 309.
2. Press the release tab and open the cover. 3. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and
remove it. 4. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
Make sure that the bulb is installed in
the correct position.
5. Close cover on headlight. The release tab must engage fully.
6. Install the headlight.
f Please see the chapter “INSTALLING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 309.
7. Check operation of bulbs.

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Changing bulb (H7, 55W) for auxiliary
high-beam headlight
1. Remove the headlight.
fPlease see the chapter “REMOVING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 309.
2. Press in the release tab and open the cover. 3. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and
remove it. 4. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
Make sure that the bulb is installed in
the correct position.
5. Close cover on headlight. The release tab must engage fully.
6. Install the headlight.
f Please see the chapter “INSTALLING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 309.
7. Check operation of bulbs.