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Maintenance, Car Care
Cleaning airbags covers
Danger!
Risk of danger of serious personal injury or
death if the airbag system is impaired by
improper cleaning work.
fDo not make any modifications whatsoever on
individual components such as the padded
covers of the steering wheel, passenger side
instrument panel, the front seats and the door
linings.
fLet your authorized Porsche dealer clean these components.
Fabric, upholstery, carpets and
floor-mats fUse only a vacuum cleaner or a medium stiff
brush.
fRemove stains and spots with Porsche stain
remover.
The Porsche range of accessories includes
nonskid floor-mats to protect the carpets in
summer and winter.
Warning!
Risk of an accident resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
fAlways check the movement of the pedals
before driving and make sure that they are not
obstructed by a floor-mat or any other object.
fSecure the floor-mat to prevent it from sliding
into positions that could interfere with the safe
operation of your vehicle - do not install them
loosely in the vehicle.
Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you nonskid floor-mats of the correct size.
Alcantara fDo not use a leather care product to clean
Alcantara.
For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover
with a soft brush.
Heavy abrasion or rubbing when cleaning causes
a lasting change in the surface.
Cleaning when lightly soiled
fWet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap
solution and wipe off the dirt.
Cleaning when heavily soiled
fWet a soft cloth with lukewarm water or
thinned white spirit and dab the dirt from the
outside in. Safety belts If it becomes necessary to clean the belts, you
can use any mild washing agent.
Allow the belts to dry prior to retracting, but avoid
direct sunlight.
fOnly use suitable cleaners.
If unsuitable cleaners are used or any attempt
is made to dye or bleach the belts, the
webbing may be weakened and thus constitute
a safety risk.
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specific govern-
ment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to var-
iations in driving habits, service practices and dif-
ferences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C and they represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
Warning!
The traction grade assigned to this is based on
braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does
not include cornering (turned) traction, accelera-
tion, hydroplaning or peak traction characteris-
tics. Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the genera-
tion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperatures can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning!
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire failure, resul-
ting in serious personal injury or death.
Tire pressures
Warning!
Incorrect tire pressure causes increased tire
wear and adversely affects road handling.
This could lead to tire failure, resulting in loss
of control, leading to serious personal injury
or death.
fAlways use an accurate tire pressure gauge
when checking inflation pressures.
fDo not exceed the maximum tire pressure
listed on the tire sidewall.
Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
PLATE” on Page 235.
fCold tire inflation pressure means: all tires
must be cold, ambient temperature maximum
(68 °F/20 °C)
, when adjusting the inflation
pressure.
Avoid sunlight striking the tires before measu-
ring cold pressures, since the pressures would
rise from temperature influence.
fValve caps protect the valve from dust and dirt,
and thus from leakage.
Always screw caps tightly down.
Replace missing caps immediately.
fUse only plastic valve caps.
fDo not use commercially available sealant or
tire inflating bottles. Only use Porsche approved tire sealant.
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9. Insert the central bolt into the socket (until it
engages), fit the central bolt at right angles to
the wheel hub and screw it on without tilting.
10.Tighten the central bolt once to at least
370 ftlb. (500 Nm) using a suitable torque
wrench and then loosen again slightly (by
approx. 1/4 turn).
11.Tighten the central bolt to 370 ftlb.
(500 Nm).
Prevent the wheel from turning by getting
a second person to press the brake pedal.
If you do not have a suitable torque wrench
in a breakdown situation, the emergency
procedure for securing the central bolt must
be performed.
Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY PROCE-
DURE FOR SECURING CENTRAL BOLT” on
Page 202.12.Remove the socket and check that the locking
pin A has already engaged automatically in the
central bolt. The locking pin is then flush with
the inner teeth of the central bolt.
If the locking pin is still in the rear position, the
pin must be turned to the left and right using
a square bar from the tool kit, for example,
until it engages in the central bolt.
Warning!
Risk of damage and accident, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
The central bolt can loosen and the wheel
can fall off.
fNever drive without the locking pin being engaged. 13.Fit the wheel-hub cap in the central bolt so that
the position finger is in the groove. Then
press the cap into position.
Apply a small amount of grease on the rubber
ring of the cap beforehand if necessary.
14.Now lower the vehicle.
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A- Filler bottle
B- Filler hose
C- Plug of the filler hose
D-Valve turner
E-Valve insert
F- Tire valveInserting sealant
1. Leave the object that caused the puncture in
the tire.
2. Remove sealant and the enclosed sticker from
the luggage compartment.
3. Adhere the sticker in the driver's field of vision.
4. Shake filler bottle A.5. Screw filler hose B onto the filler bottle.
The filler bottle is now open.
6. Unscrew valve cap from tire valve F.
7. Remove valve insert E from the tire valve with
valve turner D.
Keep the valve insert in a clean and dry place.
8. Remove plug C of the filler hose B.
9. Push filler hose onto the tire valve.
10.Hold filler bottle higher than the level of the tire
valve and press it together forcefully until the
bottle is completely emptied into the tire.
11.Pull filler hose off the tire valve.
12.Twist the valve insert firmly into the tire valve
using the valve turner.
13.Connect the compressor to the cigarette
lighter and inflate the tire to the prescribed tire
pressure.
Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
COLD TIRES 68 °F/20 °C” on Page 237.
14.Screw valve cap onto the tire valve.
15.Check the tire pressure after driving for around
10 minutes.
If the tire pressure is less than 22 psi (1.5 bar),
do not continue driving.
If a value of more than 22 psi (1.5 bar) is
indicated, correct the pressure to the
prescribed value.
16.Please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer.Care Instructions
After drying, any sealant that emerges can be
peeled off like a film.
Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
fHave the tire replaced by an authorized
Porsche dealer immediately.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
fDo not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fPlease always see the safety and operating
instructions, which can be found in the
separate operating instructions for the sealant and on the compressor.
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Electrical System In order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or
electronic systems, electrical accessories should
be installed at your authorized Porsche dealer.
fOnly use accessories authorized by Porsche.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause
electrical shock.
fDisconnect the negative terminal on the
battery during all work on the electrical
system.
Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on Page 211.
RelaysDefective relays should be changed only by an
authorized workshop.
In storage tray between the seatsSocketsElectrical accessories should preferably be
connected to the 12 V sockets.
fPlease observe the maximum power
consumption.
Notes on operation
The tire filling compressor must be connected to
the cigarette lighter.
The sockets and thus the connected electrical
accessories function even if the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn.
In the passenger’s footwellIf the engine is not running and the accessories
are switched on, the vehicle battery will be
discharged.
Do not operate additional accessories for more
than 5 minutes when engine is off. Continuing to
do so may drain the battery such that it may go
completely dead.
Maximum power consumption for both
sockets together: 70 W.
fPlease observe the power specifications from
the accessory manufacturer.
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Winter operation The capacity and ability of the battery to store
power decreases at low outside temperatures.
Additionally, more power is consumed while
starting, and the headlights, heater, rear window
defogger, etc., are used more frequently.
fLet your Porsche dealer test the battery’s
capacity before winter sets in.
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 will have to recharge the
batteries.
Replacing battery The service life of the battery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic condi-
tions, and driving conditions (distances, loads).
fOnly use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement.
fPlease observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or after an comple-
tely discharged battery is charged, the multi-
functional PSM light lights up on the instrument
panel and a message appears on the on-board
computer to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
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 multifunctinal PSM light goes out and
the message on the on-board computer
disappears.
3. If the warnings do not disappear, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied.
4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
fPerform adaptation of the power windows:
Please see the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE WINDOWS” on Page 29.
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Bulb chart
Ty p e , r a t i n g
Halogen low beam
H7, 55W
Low beam with Bi-Xenon headlight Philips, D2S 35W
Halogen high beam
H9, 65W
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight without cornering light H11, 55W
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight with cornering light
H7 LL, 55 W
Turn signal indicator light, side WY5W
License plate light
C5W
Lights, Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Risk of short circuit.
fAlways switch off the relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
The Bi-Xenon headlights are under high
voltage when installed.
fBe careful during all work in the area of the Bi-
Xenon headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the lamp housing.
fOnly the bulbs shown in the chart may be used.
fNew bulbs must be clean and free from oil,
grease and fingerprints. Therefore, never
touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper while replacing bulbs.
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Index
243 Index
AABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 57
Warning light ........................................ 58
Adaptive sports seat..................................... 34
Adjusting Headlights.................................... 228
Advanced Airbag........................................... 42
Aerodynamic components ............................... 6
Air conditioning compressor .................. 98, 100
Air conditioning system ................................. 98
Air distribution ...................................... 98, 100
Air filter ...................................................... 172
Air intake.................................................... 101
Airbag
Advanced ............................................. 42
Cleaning covers .................................. 180
Deactivation device............................... 46
Function ............................................... 42
Maintenance ......................................... 45
Warning light ........................................ 45
Airbag Systems ............................................ 41
Alarm system ......................................... 26, 91
Deactivating passenger compartment
monitoring ............................................ 27
Fault indication...................................... 27
Function indication................................ 26
Not active .......................................... 208
Alcantara, cleaning ..................................... 180
Antenna ............................................... 91, 175
Antifreeze .................................................. 158
Antifreeze in coolant................................... 158Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 57
Warning light......................................... 58
Ashtray ........................................................ 81
Audio operation ...................................... 89, 90
Auto-button, air conditioning........................... 98
Automatic
Air conditioning system ......................... 98
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 31
Car washes ........................................ 175
Door locking ................................... 21, 25
Garage door ......................................... 71
Headlight adjustment ............................. 74
Speed control ......................... 78, 79, 108
Automatic locking retractor ........................... 50
Automatic speed control.............................. 108
Indicator light...................................... 108
AUX, external audio source ............................ 93
Average consumption.......................... 118, 147
Average speed ................................... 118, 147
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 33
Release ................................................ 33
Battery ....................................................... 211
Care................................................... 212
Charge state....................................... 211
Charging ............................................ 212
Putting vehicle into operation ...............213
Remote control ................................... 216
Removing ........................................... 214
Replacing ........................................... 213
Warning light....................................... 115
Winter operation.................................. 213
Before driving off ....................................11, 12
Belts ............................................................ 38
Cleaning ............................................. 180
Height adjustment ................................. 40
Tensioner ............................................. 38
Warning light......................................... 39
Blower adjustment ...................................... 101
Blower speed adjustment .............................. 99
Brake
Break in................................................ 13
Light .................................................. 227
Light, additional .................................. 227
Pads .................................................... 56
Pedal ................................................... 55
Wear .................................................... 56
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Index Brake fluid
Changing............................................ 163
Checking level .................................... 162
Level.................................................. 162
Warning light ...................................... 163
Brakes ....................................................... 162
Brake circuit division warning light ........ 163
Brake warning light ............................. 116
Fluid........................................... 162, 239
Fluid warning light ............................... 163
Function ............................................... 54
New brake pads or linings ..................... 56
Pads .................................................... 13
Parking brake ....................................... 53
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB) ................................................... 6
Service brake ......................................... 6
Test stand ............................................ 61
Break in brakes ............................................ 13
Break in hints ............................................... 13
Bulbs, replacing.......................................... 219
CCapacities .................................................. 239
Car care .................................................... 174
Car telephone ............................................... 91
Car washes ................................................ 175
Carpet ....................................................... 180
Catalytic converters .................................... 169
Cautions ............................................ 157, 183Central locking...................................... 22, 208
Automatic relocking............................... 22
Emergency operation ............................ 23
Fault indication ...................................... 24
Overload protection....................... 24, 208
Central locking button................................... 24
Central vents .............................................. 101
Central warning light ................................... 116
Changing bulb............................................. 227
Check engine
Warning light....................................... 116
Check engine warning light .......................... 116
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 161
Checking pressure ...................................... 203
Child restraint systems .................................. 47
Anchorages .......................................... 52
Direction of installation .......................... 48
Child seat bracket ......................................... 51
Chime .......................................................... 73
CHRONO Stopwatch .................................... 127
Cigarette lighter ............................................ 82
Circulating-air button..................................... 99
Clock ................................................. 114, 146
Clothes hook ................................................ 83
Clutch .................................................. 53, 155
Clutch pedal ................................................. 53
Combination filter........................................ 172
Coming home mode ...................................... 74
Communication management ......................... 89
Compact disc
Player .................................................. 90
Storage ................................................ 84
Compartment monitoring ............................... 26
Compressor .................................................87
Coolant ..............................................112, 158
Checking ............................................158
Level ..................................................158
Temperature gauge .............................112
Topping off .........................................158
Warning light .......................................112
Cooling system ...................................112, 158
Warning light .......................................112
Cornering light
Functional description ............................74
Indicator light ......................................111
Crankcase ventilation ..................................169
Cruise control .................................78, 79, 115
Cupholder.....................................................80DData bank ...................................................234
Daytime running lights ...................................73
Changing bulbs ...................................227
On-board computer .............................146
Decals........................................................175
Defrosting windows .................................32, 99
Diagnostic socket .........................................14
Diagram
Engine diagram ...................................242
Dimensions.................................................241
Door ............................................................21
Handles ................................................21
Locks ...........................................21, 176
Mirror ...................................................31
Mirror heating .......................................32
Mirrors .................................................30
Windows .................................21, 29, 177
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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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