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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Replacing the remote-control
battery The battery should be changed when the range of
the radio remote control becomes smaller or
when the light-emitting diode no longer flashes
when the remote control is operated.
1. Using your finger nail or a small screwdriver,
carefully lift off the cover of the key grip
(arrow).
2. Replace the battery (paying attention to the
polarity).
Replacement battery – Lithium CR 2032,
3volts.3. Replace the cover and press together firmly.
Please observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Note
fPlease dispose batteries in compliance with
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Index
245
Driving
Hints .................................................... 11
Driving performance ................................... 240
Drop-center rim .......................................... 194
Dynamic cornering light
Functional description............................ 74
Dynamic engine mounting.............................. 63EElectrical system ........................................ 207
Emergency flasher switch.............................. 72
Emergency operation
Central locking...................................... 23
Ignition key ........................................... 69
Lids ................................................... 210
Tank flap ............................................ 165
Emergency service ..................................... 183
Emergency starting with jumper cables 217, 218
Emission control system ............. 116, 168, 169
Engine
Checking the oil level........................... 143
Exhaust .................................................. 8
Number .............................................. 235
Oil consumption ............................ 13, 159
Oil level .............................................. 160
Oil level indicator................................ 143
Oil pressure ........................................ 115
Oil temperature................................... 108
Oils ............................................ 159, 239
Speeds ........................................ 13, 240
Starting ................................................ 70
Stopping .............................................. 71Engine compartment
Blower .........................................71, 112
Blower fan ..........................................112
Care...................................................177
Lid .................................................85, 86
Lid warning light ....................................85
Engine oil
Choosing the right oil ..........................160
Consumption ........................................13
Topping off .........................................160
Viscosity.............................................160
Exhaust
Pipes .....................................................8
Tailpipes, stainless steel ......................178
External antenna ...........................................91
External audio source, AUX ............................93
FFiller flap ....................................................165
Filling pressure, tire.....................................237
Fire extinguisher ...........................................94
Flat tire ......................................................203
Floor mats ..................................................180
Fluids and fuels ...........................................239
FM reception ................................................89
Fog light, rear ...............................................73
Footbrake.....................................................54
Fresh air intake ...........................................101
Front axle lift system
Functional description ............................64
Lowering front axle................................65
Raise front axle .....................................64
Front lid .................................................85, 86Fuel................................................... 113, 165
Containers ..................................... 7, 167
Economy ........................................... 164
Evaporation control ............................ 167
Fuels containing ethanol ...................... 167
Level gauge ....................................... 113
Level warning light.............................. 113
Recommendation ....................... 166, 167
Recommendations.............................. 166
Tank.................................................. 166
Fuses, replacing......................................... 209
GGarage
Door ................................................... 71
Door opener ........................................ 95
Lift .................................................... 206
Glove compartment ...................................... 84
Gong ....................................... 17, 68, 73, 120
Ground clearance ........................................... 8HHalogen headlights
Changing bulb for low beam ................ 222
Handbrake ................................................... 53
Head restraints ............................................ 33
Headlights ................................................. 220
Adjusting ................................... 228, 229
Beam adjustment ................................. 74
Cleaning system ................... 76, 170, 239
Flasher ................................................ 75
Heated rear window..................................... 32
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating ..... 102
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Index Heater ......................................................... 98
High beam
Indicator light...................................... 111
Lever ................................................... 73
High-pressure cleaning equipment ................ 174
Home mode ................................................. 74
HomeLink..................................................... 95
Hoods.................................................... 85, 86
Horn ................................................ 15, 22, 24
Hot exhaust pipes ........................................... 8
IIgnition key................................................... 67
Emergency operation ............................ 69
Ignition lock.................................................. 67
Immobilizer .................................................. 18
Indicator lights.................................... 104, 106
INFO Warning messages ............................. 123
Instrument
Hochschaltanzeige ...................... 111, 155
Illumination ......................................... 108
Lights .................................................. 73
Panel ................................. 104, 106, 148
Interior lights ................................................ 66
Interior mirror ............................................... 31
iPod interface ............................................... 93JJumper cables ............................................ 217
KKey codes .................................................... 18
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ......... 46
Keys ...................................................... 18, 19LLATCH System ............................................. 51
Leather care............................................... 179
License plate light ................................. 73, 227
Lids ............................................................. 86
Emergency unlocking .......................... 210
Lifting vehicle ............................................. 206
Light
Changing bulb for low beam (Halogen
headlight) ........................................... 222
Daytime running .................................... 73
Flasher ................................... 73, 75, 111
Low beam ...................................... 73, 75
Sensor for instrument illumination. 104, 106
Switch ............................................ 73, 75
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 194
Lights
Care .................................................. 179
Headlight beam adjustment.................... 74
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit. 120
Load switch-off ........................................... 208
Loading information .................................... 195
Locking ........................................................ 22
Conditions ............................................ 24
Locking retractor .......................................... 50
Low beam .................................................... 75Luggage compartment..................................88
Lid .......................................................85
Lid warning light ....................................85
Unlocking lid .........................................19
Luggage compartment/engine compartment
lid, warning lights ..........................................85
MMaintenance ...............................................157
Make-up mirror .............................................37
Maximum permitted engine speeds ................13
Manual transmission............................155
Mirror
Folding in ..............................................30
Heating ........................................32, 102
Inside ...................................................31
Mirrors .........................................................31
Anti-glare ..............................................31NNavigation ....................................................89
Selection field, on-board computer .......133
Notes on
Car care .............................................174
Maintenance .......................................157
Number plate light.........................................73
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OOctane rating ..................................... 166, 167
Odometer .................................................. 109
Off delay ...................................................... 74
Oil ............................................................. 159
Checking level .................................... 143
Choosing the right oil .......................... 160
Consumption ........................................ 13
Level checks ...................................... 160
Level indicator .................................... 143
Pressure ............................................ 115
Temperature....................................... 108
Topping off engine oil .......................... 160
OIL Display and measurement of the
engine oil level ............................................ 143
On-board computer ..................................... 117
Basic settings ............................. 118, 145
Calling on-board computer functions ..... 118
Functions and display possibilities ........ 118
General information ..................... 146, 147
Language versions .............................. 145
Operation, controls ............................. 117
Selecting a radio station ...................... 133
Setting the clock ................................. 146
Switching daytime running lights on/off. 146
Switching on navigation ....................... 133
Tire pressure warnings ........................ 139
Warnings and messages...................... 148
On-board literature .......................................... 2
Operating voice control ............................... 117
Operating your Porsche in other Countries .... 164
Orientation light ............................................ 66
Outside temperatur indicator ....................... 114
Oxygen sensor ........................................... 169
PPaint
Care...........................................174, 176
Data ...................................................235
Parking brake ...............................................53
Warning light.........................................54
Parking light ...........................................73, 75
Particle filter ...............................................172
Passenger compartment monitoring ...............26
Pen holder ....................................................84
Plastic parts ...............................................179
Care...................................................179
Platform lift.................................................206
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) .........................................................63
Sport mode ..........................................63
Switching off Sport mode ......................63
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......6
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)...89
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ..............59
Information light ....................................61
Power steering fluid level .....................171, 239
Power windows .............................................21
Practical tips ..............................................183
Putting vehicle into operation .......................213RRadiator fan..........................................71, 159
Radio reception ............................................89
Rain sensor ............................................76, 77
Range on remaining fuel ......................118, 147
Reading light ................................................66
Rear lid ..................................................85, 86
Rear view mirrors..........................................31Rear window defogger.......................... 32, 102
Rear window heating.................................. 102
Recirculating-air button ................................. 99
Refueling ................................................... 166
Relays ....................................................... 207
Remote control ............................................ 19
Readiness ............................................ 20
Replacing battery ............................... 216
Standby funktion .................................. 20
Synchronization.................................... 20
Replacement key.......................................... 18
Replacing bulbs.......................................... 219
Replacing wiper blades............................... 173
Rims
Diameter ........................................... 194
Rim width........................................... 194
TPM sensors...................................... 190
Running in.................................................... 13
SSafety belts ................................................. 38
Cleaning ............................................ 180
Height adjustment................................ 40
Tensioner ............................................ 38
Warning light ........................................ 39
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 234
SC OFF button ............................................. 60
SC+TC OFF button ....................................... 61
Sealing set ................................................ 204
Seals ........................................................ 179
Care .................................................. 179
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Index Seat
Adaptive sports seat ............................. 34
Adjustment ........................................... 33
Heating ................................................ 36
Position................................................ 33
Sports bucket seat............................... 35
Sports seat .......................................... 34
Service ...................................................... 124
Service brake ................................................. 6
SET Basic setting on on-board computer ...... 145
Shifting gears
Manual transmission............................ 155
Side lights, front ......................................... 227
Side marker light .................................. 73, 226
Side vents .................................................. 101
Snow chains ............................................... 192
Snow tires.................................................. 191
Socket ....................................................... 207
Spare key .................................................... 18
Speed code letter ....................................... 193
Speed control............................................... 79
Automatic............................................. 78
Indicator light...................................... 108
Speed limit ......................................... 120, 193
Speedometer ............................................. 110
Sport button ................................................. 62
Sport Chrono Plus package
CHRONO stopwatch............................ 127
Sport mode .................................................. 62
Sport tires...................................................... 5
Sports bucket seat ....................................... 35
Sports seat .................................................. 34
Stability Control (SC)..................................... 60
Stability management system (PSM) ............... 59Starter switch ............................................... 67
Starting ........................................................ 68
Starting engine ............................................. 70
Steam cleaners .......................................... 174
Steering column
Locking ................................................ 68
Steering lock ................................................ 67
Steering wheel
Adjustment ........................................... 36
Lock .................................................... 68
Stopping engine............................................ 71
Stopwatch .................................................. 127
Storage options ............................................ 83
Storage possibilities ...................................... 83
Storing your Porsche.................................. 181
Sun visors .................................................... 37
Suspension management............................... 63
Suspension setup ....................................... 241
TTachometer ................................................ 111
Tail light ..................................................... 227
Tank .......................................... 165, 166, 239
Ventilation system ............................... 167
Technical data ............................................ 236
TEL Telephone information .......................... 124
Telephone .................................................... 91
Temperature setting................................ 98, 99
Temperature, outside indicator .................... 114
Test stand
Measurements ...................................... 61
Theft protection ............................................ 17Tire
Care...................................................188
Damage .............................................188
Designations .......................................192
Pressure plate ....................................186
Replacements .....................................189
Traction..............................................187
Wear ..................................................187
Tire filling compressor ...................................87
Tire pressure
Compressor..........................................87
Tire pressure monitoring
Warning light .......................................141
Wheels ...............................................190
Tire pressure monitoring (TPM) ....................134
Tires ............................................13, 184, 238
Care...................................................184
Checking pressure ..............................203
Inscription...........................................193
Loading information .............................195
New tires ..............................................13
Pressure.....................................185, 237
Pressure monitoring............................134
Pressure plate ....................................235
Removing and storing ..........................191
Sealant .................................87, 203, 204
Sidewall ..............................................193
Size ...................................................193
Snow tires ..........................................191
Sport......................................................5
Tool kit .........................................................87
Tools ...........................................................87
Towing ...............................................230, 231
Towing hook ...............................................230
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