Maintenance, Car Care
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Door lock fTo prevent the door lock from freezing during
the cold season, the lo ck cylinder should be
covered during a wash.
f Should the lock freeze, use an ordinary de-icer.
In many cases, a well warmed key can help.
Never use excessive force.Paint To protect the paint on yo ur vehicle in the best
possible way against mechanical and chemical
damage, you should
– preserve it regularly,
– polish it if necessary,
– remove spots and stains, and
– repair damaged paintwork.
f Do not apply care products containing silicone
to the convertible top and windows.
General information
f Never rub a dusty vehicle with a dry cloth,
because the grains of dirt will damage the
paintwork.
f Do not treat matt-painted components with
preservatives or polish es, otherwise the matt
effect will be lost. Preservation
The paint surface becomes dull over time due
to weathering.
f
Preserve paint regularly.
f Apply paint preservative after washing the
vehicle and polish it smooth to preserve the
paintwork.
This keeps the paint shiny and elastic. Dirt is
prevented from adhering to the paint surface and
industrial dust is prevented from penetrating
the paint.
Polishing
Do not resort to using Porsche polish until it be-
comes evident that the no rmal preservatives no
longer produce the desired finish.
Spots and stains
f Remove tar stains, grease, oil spots and dead
insects as soon as possible with Insect Remov-
er. They can cause discoloration if allowed to
remain on the paintwork.
f Wash the affected area immediately after treat-
ing it. Minor paint damage
f
Have minor paint damage, such as scratches,
scores or chips caused by flying stones, re-
paired immediately by your authorized
Porsche dealer before corrosion sets in.
However, if there are already traces of corrosion,
they must first be removed carefully and thorough-
ly. Coat the area with a rust-proofing primer and
finish off with a top coat. The paint code and color
number are found on the data bank in the Mainte-
nance booklet.
f Please see the chapter “VEHICLE DATA BANK”
on Page 264.
Engine compartment The engine compartment and the surface of the
engine are treated with a corrosion-inhibitor at the
factory.
If degreasing solvents are used to clean the en-
gine compartment or the engine is washed down,
the process almost invariably removes the corro-
sion-inhibiting coating. It is then absolutely neces-
sary to have a durable preservative applied to all
surfaces, body seams, joints and assemblies in
the engine compartment. This also applies when
corrosion-inhibitor parts are replaced.
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Alarm system, central lockingThe status of the central locking and alarm system
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.
When the battery is di sconnected, the alarm
system ceases to function.Central locking overload protectionIf the central locking sy stem is operated more
than ten times within a minut e, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Load switch-off after 2 hours or 7 daysIf the ignition key is removed, loads which are
switched on or are in standby mode (such as the
luggage compartment light and interior light) are
automatically switched off after approx. 2hours.
The Radio/PCM is automatically switched off after
approx. 10 minutes.
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the
remote control within 7days , the remote control
standby function is switched off (to save the
vehicle battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again.
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Emergency unlocking of the front luggage
compartment lidIf the battery is discharged, the front luggage
compartment lid can be opened only with the aid
of a donor battery.
Note
The engine cannot be started with this method.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 245.
Unlocking lid
1. Use the key to unlock the vehicle at the door lock.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the fuse box.
3. Pull out positive terminal C (red) in the fuse box
using the plastic gripper A (yellow).
A - Plastic gripper (yellow)
C - Positive terminal (red)4. Use a jumper cable to connect the positive
terminal of the donor battery to the positive
terminal C in the fuse box.
Note
If the vehicle was locked, the alarm horn will sound
when the negative cable is connected.
5. Use the black jumper cable to connect the negative terminal of the donor battery to the
door arrester D.
6. Press button 2 on the remote control for
approx. 2 seconds to unlock the luggage
compartment lid.
The alarm system is switched off.
7. Disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable.
8. Push positive terminal C into the fuse box and
push on the plastic fuse box cover.
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
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Index
CCapacities, overview ................................... 271
Car care ........................ ............................ 203
Car telephone ............. ................................ 103
Car washes .................... ............................ 204
Cargo partition ........... .................................. 97
Carpet ....................................................... 209
Catalytic converters .... ................................ 199
Cautions ........................ .................... 186, 212
Central locking ........... ................................ 236
Emergency operation ...................... 19, 22
In cars with alarm system ...................... 21
In cars without alar m system ................. 19
Overload protection ............................ 236
Central vents .............. ................................ 116
Central warning light ................................... 132
Changing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ........... 256
Changing wheels ........ ................................ 227
Check engine Warning light .......... ............................ 132
Check engine warning li ght .......................... 133
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 189
Checking pressure ...... ................................ 228
Child restraint anchor age .............................. 54
Child restraint system s.................................. 50
Chime ............... ......................... ............ 78, 80
CHRONO Stopwatch.... ................................ 144
Cigarette lighter.......... .................................. 90
Circulating-air button ... ........................ 110, 114
Clock ............................................. .... 131, 164
Clutch ............... ............................. ...... 60, 176
Clutch pedal ............... .................................. 60
Combination filter ....... ................................ 201
Comfort seat .............. .................................. 33 Coming home mode ......
.......................... 79, 80
Communication manage ment ....................... 101
Compact disc
Player ...................... .......................... 102
Storage .................... ............................ 92
Compartment monitoring ................ ............... 25
Coolant ........... ........................... 128, 187, 271
Checking ............................................ 187
Level .................................................. 187
Temperature gage .... ..........................1
28
Topping off ........... .............................. 187
Warning light......... .............................. 128
Cooling system ............. ...................... 128, 187
Warning light......... .............................. 128
Cornering light .......... .................................... 78
Indicator light ........ .............................. 127
Crankcase ventilation .................................. 199
Cruise control ................................. 86, 87, 132
Cupholder ......................................... ........... 88
DData bank................................................... 264
Daytime driving lights .................................... 78
Changing bulbs ..... .............................. 256
On-board computer ............................. 164
Defrosting windows ....... ................ 31, 110, 114
Diagnostic socket ..... .................................... 11
Dimensions ....................................... ......... 272
Direction indicator lig ht, front ....................... 256
Door ............................ ................................ 18
Handles ................................................ 18
Locks....................... .................... 18, 205
Mirror....................... ............................ 30
Mirror heating ....... ................................ 31 Mirrors ....................
.............................29
Windows ...................... ...........18, 27, 206
Drive-Off Assistant ....... ................................177
Driving Hints .............. ........................................8
Winter ......................... .......................183
Driving off Drive-Off Assistant .... ...........................177
Launch Control......... ...........................181
Driving performance .... ................................270
Drop-center rim........... ................................223
EElectrical system..... ....................................235
Emergency flasher swit ch ..............................77
Emergency operation . ...................................22
Central locking ......... .......................19, 22
Ignition key ......... ..................................74
Lids................ ......................... ...........238
Tank flap ................. ...........................195
Emergency service ..... ................................212
Emergency starting with jumper cables.245, 246
Emission control system ..............133, 198, 199
Engine Checking the oil leve l ...........................161
Diagram ...................... .......................273
Exhaust ................... ...............................5
Number ..............................................265
Oil consumption ....... .....................10, 188
Oil level ................... ...........................189
Oil level indicator ...................... ...........161
Oils ............................................188, 271
Speeds.................... .............................10
Starting ................................................75
Index
277
Stopping .............................................. 76
Engine compartment Blower ....................... .................. 76, 128
Blower fan .............. ............................ 128
Care .................................................. 205
Engine oil Change .............................................. 190
Consumption ............................... ......... 10
Performance class .. ............................ 191
Recommendation ........ ........................ 190
Topping off............. ............................ 189
Viscosity ................ ............................ 191
Exhaust Pipes ......................... ............................ 5
System ................................................ 55
Tailpipes, stainless st eel ...................... 207
External antenna ......... ................................ 104
FFiller flap .................................................... 195
Fire extinguisher ........................................... 85
Flat tire ...................... ................................ 229
Floor mats.................. ................................ 209
Fluids ......................................................... 201
FM reception .............................................. 101
Fog light ........................ .............................. 80
Fog light, rear................. ........................ 78, 80
Fog lights
Changing bulb......... ............................ 254
Footbrake ........................................... ......... 56
Footwell lights ............ .................................. 69
Fresh air intake ........... ................................ 116
Front lid ......................... ...................... 94, 100
Front luggage compartm ent .......................... 94 Fuel .....................
..............................130, 195
Containers ................ ......................4, 197
Economy .................. ..........................194
Evaporation control .............................197
Fuels containing etha nol.......................197
Level gage ............... ..........................130
Level warning light ..............................130
Recommendation ........................196, 197
Recommendations .... ..........................196
Tank ..................................................196
Function keys ........... ....................................40
Fuses, replacing ....... ..................................237
GGarage
Door ....................................................76
Door opener .......................................106
Lift ............... ......................... .............232
Gear display ................. ......................120, 122
Gear shift indicator ......................................127
Glove compartment... ....................................92
Gong.................... ..............14, 73, 78, 80, 137
Ground clearance...... ......................................4HHandbrake.................... ................................55
Hands-free microphone ...............................104
Head restraints ......... ....................................32
Headlights .................... ..............................248
Adjusting .................. ..................257, 258
Beam adjustment .. ................................79
Changing bulbs ......... ..................249, 251
Cleaning system ...................82, 200, 271 Flasher ................................................ 81
Removing ................
.......................... 248
Heated rear window ..................................... 31
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating ..... 117
Heater ......................... .............................. 113
Heating ........................................... .......... 110
High beam Indicator light ....... .............................. 127
Lever....................... ...................... 78, 80
High beam, additional Changing bulb ...... .............................. 251
High-pressure cleaning units........................ 203
Home mode..................... ...................... 79, 80
HomeLink .................... .............................. 106
Hoods ............................. .................... 94, 100
Horn ........................................... .......... 12, 21
Hot exhaust pipes ... ....................................... 5
IIgnition key ............. ..................................... 72
Emergency operation ........................... 74
Ignition lock ............ ..................................... 72
Withdrawing ignition key,
PDK transmission ..................... .......... 180
Immobilizer ...................................... ............ 15
Indicator lights ................. .................. 120, 122
INFO Warning message s ............................. 140
Instrument
Illumination........... .............................. 124
Lights ...................... ...................... 78, 80
Panel ........................... ...... 120, 122, 166
Interior ............................................ ............ 69
Interior lights .......... ..................................... 69
Interior mirror ......... ..................................... 30