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Maintenance and Car Care
Checking Engine Oil LevelfCheck the oil level regularly. I t i s b e s t t o d o t h i s
when refueling and before extended journeys.
Further important information concerning “mainte-
nance” can be found in a separate chapter.
fPlease see the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE”
on Page 250.
fPlease see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 149.
Warning!
Engine oil is hazardous to your health and
may be fatal if swallowed.
fKeep engine oil out of children's reach.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals.
fAlways protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
fIf you suspect an oil leak in the engine have
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out
immediately.If the oil level is too low, this is indicated by the oil-
level warning light lighting up on the multi-purpose
display.
fCheck the oil level using the oil dipstick as
soon as possible and add engine oil if neces-
sary.
Note on operation
fIf the engine compartment lid is opened and oil
is not added, the warning message appears
again after approximately 100 km.
Checking the oil level
Warning!
Danger of injury. The radiator fans can start
running as a function of temperature, even
with the engine switched off.
Risk of burning from hot parts in engine com-
partment.
fExercise extreme caution when working on the engine compartment.Conditions for measuring the oil level
correctly
– Vehicle must be level.
– Engine must be switched off and at operating
temperature.
– Before the oil-level measurement, allow the
engine oil to flow back into the oil pan for
around 3 minutes.
Checking oil level with the oil dipstick
1. Withdraw oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean,
lint-free cloth.
2. Push oil dipstick fully home, withdraw again
and read off the oil level.
The oil level must never fall below or
exceed the “Min.” and “Max.” marks on
the dipstick.
The difference between the marks is approx.
1.6 qt. (1.5 liters).
3. Push oil dipstick in as far as the stop.
Oil-level warning
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The catalytic converters will be damaged by:
– push or tow starting the vehicle
– misfiring of the engine
– turning off the ignition while the vehicle is
moving or
– driving until the fuel tank is completely empty
– by other unusual operating conditions.
fDo not continue to operate your vehicle under
these conditions, since raw fuel might reach
the catalytic converters. This could result in
overheating of the converters. Federal law
prohibits use of leaded fuel in this car.
Fuel EconomyFuel economy will vary depending on where,
when and how you drive, optional equipment
installed, and the general condition of your
car.
A car tuned to specifications and correctly
maintained, will help you to achieve optimal
fuel economy.
fHave your vehicle tuned to specifications. Air
cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper
engine “breathing”.
Battery should be fully charged.
Wheels should be properly aligned.
Tires should be inflated to the correct
pressure.
fAlways monitor your fuel consumption.
fDrive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed
as much as possible.
fAvoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.
fDo not drive longer than necessary in the lower
gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without
lugging the engine will help save fuel.
fProlonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start
the vehicle just before you are ready to drive.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.fSwitch off the engine if stationary for longer
periods.
fAny additional weight carried in the vehicle
re d u c e s f u e l e c o n o m y. A l w a ys k e e p c a rg o t o a
minimum and remove all unnecessary items.
fOrganize your trips to take in several errands
in one trip.
fAll electrical accessories contribute to
increased fuel consumption.
fOnly switch on the air conditioning when neces-
sary.
fDo not drive with the Roof Transport System
mounted unless you need it.
The EPA estimated miles per gallon (mpg) is
to be used for comparison purposes, actual
mileage may be different from the estimated
mpg, depending on your driving speed,
weather conditions and trip length. Your
actual highway mileage will probably be less
than the estimated mpg.
fPlease see all local and national speed limits.
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295
Sequence of operation
Warning!
The jack must be used only to raise the car
for wheel changing.The jack must never be
used as a support to work underneath the
vehicle. If the jack is accidentally dislodged,
you or bystanders could suffer severe
personal injury.
fNever jack up other vehicles or other loads
with the jack.
fAlways place the car on stable supports if you
have to work under it. When working under the
vehicle, always use safety stands specifically designed for this purpose.
fPlease use a suitable knee rest to protect your
clothing against soiling.
Flat TireNote
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,
wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids, folding
wedges) are only supplied with the vehicle if the
vehicle comes with a collapsible spare wheel or
full-size spare wheel as standard. Your authorized
Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
1. Stop the vehicle as far away from the driving
lane as possible.
The car must be parked on a firm and flat
surface offering adequate grip.
2. Switch on the emergency flashers.
3. Fully apply the parking brake.
4. Shift into 1st gear or move the Tiptronic
selector lever to position P.
5. Straighten the front wheels.
6. Withdraw the ignition key to lock the steering
and prevent the engine from being started.
7. Have any passengers leave the vehicle.
8. Set up a warning triangle at a suitable
distance.
A-WedgesSecuring the vehicle against rollingFor this purpose, use the two folding wedges A
secured next to the tool box.
1. You can remove the wedges after undoing the
Velcro fastening.
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Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or after a
completely discharged batterie is charged, the
PSM warning light lights up on the instrument
panel and a message appears on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel to indicate
a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
To do this, turn the ignition key or the control
unit (on vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice.
2. Perform a few steering movements and drive
a short distance in a straight line until the PSM
warning light goes out and the message is
erased from the memory of the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings does not go out, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please see the chapter “STORING FINAL POSI-
TION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on Page 90.6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please see the chapter “SETTING THE TIRE
TYPE AND SIZE” on Page 134.
7. On vehicles with Panorama roof system:
Please see the chapter “SAVE FINAL POSITION
OF THE PANORAMA ROOF SYSTEM” on
Page 99.
Replacing the remote control
batteryNote
fPlease dispose of batteries in compliance with
any and all government regulations.Car keyIf the battery in the remote control becomes too
weak, a warning will appear on the multi-purpose
display in the instrument panel. The battery should
be changed in this case.Changing the battery
1. Carefully pry out the lid on the back of the key
housing with a small screwdriver.
2. Replace battery (observe polarity).
A replacement battery is available from your
authorized Porsche dealer.
3. Replace cover and press together firmly.
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Index
367
Emergency unlocking
Of the filler flap
.............................................. 267
Spare wheel bracket
....................................... 311
Emission control (check engine)
Functional description
..................................... 123
Warning light on the tachometer
....................... 123
Emission Control System
.......................................... 263
Engaging the rear differential lock
.............................. 178
Engine
Break in hints
.................................................... 6
Cooling system
.............................................. 122
Data
............................................................ 349
Idling
........................................................... 171
Starting
........................................................ 160
Stopping
...................................................... 161
Engine Braking Support
(assistance when driving downhill)
.............................. 189
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Functional description
..................................... 184
Engine oil
.............................................................. 251Change
........................................................ 253
Change quantity
............................................. 359
Checking oil level with oil dipstick
...................... 252
Choosing the right oil
...................................... 253
Consumption
................................................. 349
Dipstick
........................................................ 253
Engine oil pressure
......................................... 153
Filler opening
................................................. 254
General information
........................................ 253
Level
........................................................... 252
Oil-level warning on the multi-purpose display
...... 252
Recommendation
........................................... 253
Temperature gage
......................................... 120
Topping up
................................................... 254
Engine oil level
....................................................... 252
Checking
...................................................... 252
Entry & Drive
Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.... 21
Opening/closing Panorama roof system
with car key
.................................................... 99
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.20
Entry aid
Functional description
....................................... 39
Switching on/off
.............................................. 39
Error messages
Displaying
..................................................... 130
Overview of warning messages
on the multi-purpose display
............................. 149
Exhaust gas
Monitoring warning light
........................ 117
, 119
Exhaust pipes
............................................................. 3
Stainless steel tailpipes, care instructions
........... 276
Exit aid
Functional description
....................................... 39
Switching on/off
.............................................. 39
External audio source, interface
................................. 221
FFabric linings, care instructions
................................. 277
Factory settings
Resetting multi-purpose display
......................... 148
Faults
After charging the battery
................................ 325
Emergency operation of automatic rear lid
........... 26
Emergency operation of ignition key
in ignition lock
............................................... 159
Emergency operation of rear lid
.......................... 31
Emergency operation of sliding/lifting roof
............ 94
Emergency operation
of the Panorama roof system
........................... 101
Emergency operation of the spare wheel bracket
.311
Emergency operation of Tiptronic selector lever
.. 175
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap
................. 267
Overview of warning messages
on the multi-purpose display
............................. 149
Panorama roof system
...................................... 99
ParkAssist
.................................................... 240
Parking heater
................................................. 85
Power windows
................................................ 90
Sliding/lifting roof
............................................. 94
When opening and closing
................................. 31
Filler flap
............................................................... 267Emergency unlocking
...................................... 267
Filling pressure
Plate location
................................................ 348
Reducing
............................................ 307
, 308
Tires (bar/psi)
............................................... 354
Warning light on speedometer
.......................... 141
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 151
Filter
Air cleaner maintenance instructions
.................. 260
Particle filter maintenance instructions
............... 260
Fire extinguisher
....................................................... 40
Floor mats, care instructions
..................................... 277
Fluids and fuels
Brake fluid
....................................................359
Coolant
........................................................359
Engine oil
......................................................359
Fuel
.............................................................359
Hydraulic fluid for power steering
......................259
Overview
......................................................359
Washer fluid
..................................................359
Folding key bit in/out
.................................................16
Folding wedges to prevent rolling
...............................296
Footbrake
..............................................................163
Warning light
.................................................164
Footwell lightning
Dimming
.......................................................109
Four-wheel drive
Functional description
.....................................182
Warning message on multi-purpose display
.........154
Four-zone air conditioning
Air-conditioning sensors
.....................................76
Controlling rear air-conditioned areas
with the front control panel
................................79
Defrosting windshield
........................................75
Disabling control panel (rear)
..............................79
Disabling control panel for air-conditioned areas
at the rear
.......................................................79
Operating overview, front
...................................75
Operating overview, rear
...................................76
REST mode
.....................................................65
Setting air distribution
.......................................77
Setting air quantity
...........................................77
Setting temperature
..........................................77
Switching ECON mode on/off
.............................65
Switching Mono function on/off
...........................78
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
.......78
Switching on recirculating-air mode
.....................78
Using engine residual heat
.................................65
Fresh-air intake
.........................................................80
Front seat
Adjusting
........................................................36
Drawer under the right front seat
......................225
Passenger mirror as parking aid
.........................38
Recalling settings (memory)
...............................37
Storing driver’s seat settings (memory)
................38
Storing passenger’s seat settings (memory)
..........38
Front seat with memory
..............................................37
Storing door mirror settings
...............................56
Front seats
..............................................................34
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Speed control (cruise control)
Accelerating
................................................. 167
Decelerating
................................................. 168
Functional description
..................................... 167
Interrupting operation
..................................... 168
Storing speed
............................................... 167
Switching off
................................................. 168
Switching on
................................................. 167
Speed limit
............................................................ 290
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 129
Speedometer, digital
............................................... 120
Sport button
Functional description, Sport mode
................... 179
Switching Sport mode on and off
...................... 180
Sport mode
Functional description
..................................... 179
Switching on/off
............................................ 180
SportDesign package
.................................................. 3
Information on risk of damage
......................... 195
Sports exhaust system
Switching on/off
............................................ 179
Stainless steel exhaust tailpipes
................................ 276
Stainless steel tailpipes
Care instructions
........................................... 276
Starting
Emergency starting with jumper cables
............. 323
Engine
......................................................... 160
Engine (Tiptronic S)
........................................ 170
With jumper cables
........................................ 323
With Tiptronic S
............................................. 170
Steam-jet cleaners, information on use
....................... 271
Steam-jet units
....................................................... 238
Steering column
Locking with Porsche Entry & Drive
.................. 159
Locking without Porsche Entry & Drive
.............. 159
Steering column lock
With Porsche Entry & Drive
.............................. 159
Without Porsche Entry & Drive
......................... 159
Steering lock
Emergency operation of the key
....................... 159
Functional description
..................................... 158
Steering wheel
......................................................... 58
Adjusting
........................................................ 59
Airbag unit
...................................................... 58
Heating
.......................................................... 58
Multi-functional steering wheel
............................ 61
Multi-functional steering wheel,
functional description
....................................... 60
Operating the function keys
............................... 60
Operating the horn
........................................... 58
Shifting
........................................................ 172
Steering lock
................................................ 158
Switching Easy Entry function on/off
................... 39
Switching heating on/off
................................... 58
Switching key illumination on/off
......................... 61
Tiptronic rocker switches
.................................. 58
Stopping
............................................................... 174Engine
......................................................... 161
Storage
................................................................ 222Drawer under the right front seat
...................... 225
Glasses case in the roof console
...................... 222
Glove compartment
........................................ 223
Storage compartment
at the sides of the luggage compartment
........... 225
Storage compartment in the front armrest
......... 224
Storage compartment in the rear armrest
.......... 224
Storage options
............................................ 222
Storage compartment
............................................. 222
At the sides of the luggage compartment
........... 225
Drawer under the right front seat
...................... 225
Glasses case in the roof console
...................... 222
Glove compartment
........................................ 223
In the front armrest
........................................ 224
In the rear armrest
......................................... 224
Storage
....................................................... 222
Stowing luggage
.................................................... 233
When towing a Trailer
..................................... 234
Strap reel (cargo management system)
Inserting and adjusting
.................................... 208
Strap reel storage location
.............................. 208
Summer tires
......................................................... 350
Overview
...................................................... 350
Storage
....................................................... 287
Wheel change
............................................... 302
Sun blind
Cleaning position (Panorama roof system)
.......... 101
Opening/closing for Panorama roof system
........ 100
Pulling out/retracting for rear side windows
.......... 62
Sun sensor
For 2-zone air conditioning
................................ 71
For 4-zone air conditioning
................................ 76
Sun visor
................................................................. 62
Switching automatic anti-dazzle operation on and off
....... 57
Switching child lock (rear doors) on/off
........................ 29
Switching child protection on/off
Disabling central locking button on the rear doors
.29
Disabling control panel for air-conditioned areas
at the rear (4-zone air conditioning)
..................... 79
Disabling power windows in the rear doors
........... 88
Switching ECON mode on/off
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 65
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 65
With manual air conditioning
.............................. 65
Switching emergency flasher on/off
........................... 107
Switching front reading lights on/off
........................... 108
Switching Mono function on/off
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 72
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 78
Switching off readiness for operation
Vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive
.................... 19
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 72
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 78
Switching on door-surrounding lighting
........................ 109
Switching on fog lights
............................................. 104
Switching on parking light
......................................... 106
Switching on recirculating-air mode
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 72
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 78
With manual air conditioning
.............................. 68
Switching the off-road roof-mounted headlights on/off
... 217
Switching the roof-mounted headlights on/off
.............. 217
TTachometer
Display
......................................................... 120
Tail light
Changing bulb
............................................... 338
Changing reversing light bulb
........................... 338
Installing
...................................................... 337
Removing
..................................................... 336
Removing tail light
.......................................... 336
Replacing rear fog light
................................... 338
Replacing turn signal light
................................ 338
Tailpipes
Stainless steel, care instructions
...................... 276
Tank opening
......................................................... 267
TCS (traction control system)
Functional description
..................................... 182
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