
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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Battery The battery is located in the front luggage
compartment under a black plastic cover.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-
TION – PULLING OUT THE IGNITION KEY” on
Page 74.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLO-
CKING OF THE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT LID” on Page 238.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit, fire and damage to al-
ternator and electronic control units, result-
ing in serious personal injury or death.
f Observe all warning notes on the battery.
f Disconnect the negative terminal on the bat-
tery during all work on the electrical system.
f Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the
battery as they could cause a short circuit
across the battery terminal.
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
f Do not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette.
f Do not wipe battery with a dry cloth.
Risk of serious personal injury or death and
damage to the fabric, metal or paint. f
Wear eye protection.
f Do not allow battery acid to come in contact
with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted
surfaces.
f If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doc-
tor.
f Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
with a solution of baki ng soda and water to
neutralize the acid.
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
f Always protect your skin by washing thorough-
ly with soap and water.
Risk of explosion as a result of static charge,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Do not wipe the battery with a dry cloth.
f Eliminate potential electrostatic charge by
touching the vehicle before touching the bat-
tery.
Charge state A well-charged battery prevents starting problems
and has a longer service life.
Traffic density, requirements regarding noise, ex-
haust gas and fuel consumption reduce the engine
speed and, hence, the alternator output.
However, the large number of electrical loads has
markedly increased the demand for electrical
power.
In order to avoid discharging the battery
unintentionally:
f Switch off unnecessary electrical loads in city
traffic, on short trips or in a line or traffic.
f Always remove the ignition key from the igni-
tion switch when leaving the car.
f Avoid frequent operation of the Porsche Com-
munication Management system and audio
system when the engine is not running.
f In the cold season in particular or if the vehicle
is used primarily for short journeys, it may be
necessary to recharge the battery from time to
time.

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