PORSCHE CAYMAN 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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A - Fog light height adjustmentFog lights/Parking lightsBased on the system, a relatively large amount of
effort is required to remove the light cover.
In case of doubt, please consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
We recommend an authorized Porsche dealer for
this work as they have trained workshop
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
1. Unclip the light cover using both hands,
beginning on the cover underneath the fog
light and then toward the center of the vehicle.2. Loosen the 3 screws B and take out the light
housing.
C - Fog light
D - Parking light

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Changing fog light bulb
3. Press the release tab (arrow) of the plug and
pull plug off.
4. Turn bulb holder clockwise (bayonet lock) and
remove holder.
5. Replace defective bulb.
6. Insert the bulb holder and turn it counter-
clockwise.
7. Push on plug until it is felt to engage.Changing parking light bulb
8. Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock) and remove holder.
9. Remove defective bulb and replace.
10.Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.11.Insert bulb housing and tighten with the
3screws B.
12.First insert the light cover into the side
cut-out1 and then press down the cover at
points 2 – 7 one after the other.
Make sure that the frame is completely clipped
in.
13.Check operation of lights

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Side marker lightChanging bulb
1. Remove cap in the wheel housing liner with the
screwdriver.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the
wheel housing liner at right angles to the
direction indicator housing.
By pressing with the screwdriver, disengage
the securing spring B of the direction indicator
housing. 3. Remove indicator light and undo bulb holder
(bayonet lock).
4. Remove the bulb from the holder and replace
it. Insert holder.
5. Insert the direction indicator’s retaining lugs A
into the side section at the front.
Push in direction indicator until the securing
spring B is felt to engage.
6. Press cap into the wheel housing liner.
Check operation of the light.

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License plate lightsChanging bulb 1. Unscrew both screws and remove the lens.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
Additional Brake LightThe light-emitting diodes of the additional brake
light cannot be replaced individually.
fHave the defective brake light replaced in a
qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend an authorized Porsche dealer
for this work as they have trained workshop
personnel and the necessary parts and tools.

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Tail light, leftTail lightChanging bulbs1. Turn lock of the light cover approx. 90° and
take off cover.
2. Pull out side carpeting. 3. Press the mounting of the lamp bracket
upwards.
Pull the unlocked lamp bracket out a little
(approx. 0,79 in./2 cm), tip it downwards
slightly and then remove it fully.

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A - Turn signal light
B - Reversing light
C - Rear fog light, rear light
D - Tail light
E - Brake light, rear light4. Replace the defective bulb (bayonet fitting).
5. Insert lamp bracket. Make sure that the
mounting is felt to engage.6. Refit side carpeting.
7. Insert the light cover into the three receptacles
and lock the cover.
8. Check operation of lights.

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Front luggage compartment/rear
lid/ footwell lightsChanging bulb 1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully press light
out of the cutout in the lining.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
3. Insert the light into the cut-out first from one
side then from the other. Check operation.
Door guard/curb/
rear luggage compartment lightsChanging bulb 1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out
the light.
2. Pull the bulb holder out of light housing.
Remove defective bulb and replace.
3. Install the bulb holder and insert the light.

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Adjusting Headlights fPlease observe the chapter “REPLACING BUL-
BS” on Page 244.
Adjustment
The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to
drive and the fuel tank completely filled.
The driver’s seat must be loaded by a person or a
165 lbs. (75 kg) weight and the tire pressures
must meet the prescribed values.
After being loaded, the car must be rolled a few
meters so that the suspension can settle.
For checking the headlight adjustment, the verti-
cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.)
has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) in
distance of 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) from the front lens of
the headlamp.
The correct position of the cutoff is 2.0 in. (5 cm)
at 24.6 ft. or 7.5 m (0.4°) below a horizontal line,
x in. from ground to the center of the headlamp
lens.
Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical
adjustment unit. Distance
Visual aim shall be performed at not less than
24.6 ft. (7.5) m (this value is a rounded down con-
version from the 25-foot distance typical of field
aim using a screen). The 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) distance
is measured from the headlamp lens to the view-
ing screen.

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Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-
cle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-
commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the vehi-
cle’s headlamp spacing.
Adjustment screws
fDetach side carpeting in luggage compart-
ment.
Unscrew plastic nut A.
Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment
screw.
The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon
socket screws right or left, as appropriate.
B - Headlight vertical adjustmentVertical adjustment (screw B)
fturn clockwise = beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up
Note
fDo not alter the lateral adjustment.

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Towing Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar.
In addition, damage to your vehicle may result
from improper procedures.
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-
tails. Vehicle towing Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles.
Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be
used when the vehicle will not roll.
The vehicle must be towed with all four
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result. Towing hook The towing hook A is stored in the tool box in the
luggage compartment.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
fUse the towing hook only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing apparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
hook.fNever use the towing hook to tow this or any
other vehicle.
fBear in mind the limited ground clearance of
your car on uneven surfaces.
Front mounting
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate
plastic cover into the bumper until the cover
disengages.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by
its thread.
3. Completely screw in the towing hook.Rear mounting
1. Remove license plate.
2. Unscrew the towing hook.
3. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the
opening.
4. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge
to engage it in the bumper.
5. Completely screw in the towing hook.