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Maintenance and Car Care
273
PaintfNever rub a dusty car with a dry cloth since
dust particles are abrasive and could dull and
damage the surface finish.
The paintwork of your car is exposed to all types
of mechanical and chemical conditions, particular-
ly climatic ones such as bright sunlight, rain, frost
and snow. Ultraviolet light, rapid changes in tem-
perature, rain, snow, industrial dust and chemical
deposits constantly attack the paint which is only
able to withstand such exposure in the long term
if it is given regular care and attention.
fDo not apply silicone polishes to the windshield
or window.
fDo not treat matt-painted components with
preservatives or polishes, otherwise the matt
effect will be lost.
Preservation
The paint surface becomes dull over time due to
weathering. It is therefore necessary to preserve
the paint regularly.
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.
Provided it is washed and treated with preserva-
tive regularly, the brand new finish of your car will
be retained for years to come.
fSimply apply paint preservative after washing
the car and polish it smooth.Polishing
Do not resort to using Porsche polish until it
becomes evident that the normal preservatives no
longer produce the desired finish.
Removing spots and stains
fRemove tar stains, grease, oil spots and dead
insects etc. as soon as possible with Insect Re-
mover. They can cause discoloration if allowed
to remain on the paintwork.
fWash the affected area immediately after
treating it.
Minor paint damage
fHave minor paint damage, such as scratches,
scores or chips caused by flying stones,
repaired immediately by your authorized
Porsche dealer before corrosion begins.
However, if there are already traces of corrosion,
they must first be removed carefully and
thoroughly. 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 Maintenance booklet and on the vehicle’s
data bank.
fPlease see the chapter “DATA BANK” on
Page 347.
Cleaning the engine compartment
Caution!
Risk of damage, e.g. to the alternator,
painted surfaces, and the valve covers.
fNever use high-pressure cleaning equipment
with a round-jet nozzle.
fAlways maintain a minimum distance of 21 in.
(50 cm).
fAlways cover the lid over the brake fluid reser-
voir prior to cleaning with a high-pressure
cleaner. Never point the cleaning jet directly at
the lid.
fDo not point the cleaning jet directly at any of the aforementioned components.
Note on operation
If the car is driven off-road frequently and after
driving on salted or gritted roads:
fClean the engine compartment regularly.
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Minor Repairs
Tire damage, puncturefPlease see the chapter “HIGH-PRESSURE
CLEANING EQUIPMENT, STEAM CLEANERS”
on Page 271.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases risk of a tire failure and resulting
loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-
sure increases rate of wear of the affected
tires.
fCheck tires – including sidewalls – regularly for
foreign bodies, nicks, cuts, cracks and bulges.
fAfter driving off road, examine tires for signs
of damage such as cuts, tears, bulges or
foreign objects stuck in the tread. Replace a
damaged tire if necessary.
fCross curb edges slowly and at right angles if
possible.
Avoid driving over steep or sharp curbs.
fIn cases of doubt, have the wheel (particularly
the inner side) checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.In case of tire damage, where it is uncertain
whether there is a break in the ply with all its con-
sequences or tire damage caused by thermal or
mechanical overloading due to loss of pressure or
any other prior damage, we recommend that the
tire be replaced for safety reasons.
I f o n e f a u l t y t i re i s re p l a c e d i t s h o u l d b e n o t e d t h a t
the difference in tread depth on one axle must not
exceed 30%. Handling inconsistencies may result.
fPerform a visual inspection if necessary.
Tire replacementsfUse only tire makes and types tested by
Porsche.
If you do not use a Porsche recommended
replacement tire, make sure that you
purchase your new tires from a reputable tire
dealer and that the dealer complies with all
manufacturers warnings for those tires.
Only tires with the same manufacturer and
with the same specification code (e.g. “N0”,
“N1”...) should be mounted on the vehicle.
Before mounting new tires, check with your
Porsche dealer about the current release
status.
Tires should be replaced no less than on one axle
at the time. Only tires of the same make and type
must be used. Mixed tires are not permissible and
will affect vehicle performance, safety, and can
affect vehicle warranty.Porsche dealers can recommend the most current
replacement tire options for your vehicle.
Initially, new tires do not have their full traction.
You should therefore drive at moderate speeds
during the first 60 - 120 miles (100 - 200 km).
Tires must always remain on the same side of
the vehicle.
When wheels are removed, the direction of rota-
tion and position of each wheel should be marked.
If new tires are installed only on one axle, a notice-
able change in handling occurs due to the different
tread depth of the other tires. This happens espe-
cially if only rear tires are replaced. However, this
condition disappears as the new tires are broken
in.
fPlease adjust your driving style accordingly.
Installation of new tires should only be done by a
qualified tire technician.
Valves
fUse only plastic valve caps.
fThe rubber valves must be replaced whenever
the tires are changed.
fThe fitting and replacement specifications
must be observed for metal valves.
fOnly use Original Porsche metal valves.
fProtect the valve inserts against soiling with
valve caps.
Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss
of air.
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Minor Repairs Note
Under no circumstances should tires older than
6 years be used on your Porsche.
The age of the tire can be obtained from the “DOT”
code number. If, for example, the last three num-
bers read 1208, then the tire was produced in the
12th week of 2008.
Snow tiresThe installation of Porsche approved winter tires is
recommended.
Use Porsche approved winter tires for grip on
snow and ice. For optimum performance, stud-
ding can be considered.
Check with your local Motor Vehicle Bureau for
possible restrictions.
Danger!
Risk of loss of control and damage to the
vehicle as well as serious personal injury or
death.
The standard tires profile and rubber mixture
are optimized for wet and dry driving condi-
tions, and may not prove favorable for snow
conditions.
fInstall winter tires before driving in such condi-tions.Before mounting winter tires, consult with your
Porsche dealer. He has the technical information
necessary to advise you on wheel and tire compa-
tibility.
fSnow tires should have the same load capacity
as original equipment tires and should be
mounted on all four wheels.
Winter tires with studs should be run at mode-
rate speeds when new in order to give the
studs time to settle.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases increases risk of a tire failure and
resulting loss of control. Furthermore, low
tire pressure increases rate of wear of the
affected tires and cause damage.
Tires with badly worn treads and studs are
very dangerous and could cause accidents
resulting in serious personal injuries or
death.
fMake sure they are replaced immediately.
fDo not exceed the winter tire speed rating.
Snow tires do not have the same degree of trac-
tion on dry, wet or snowfree roads as normal tires.
Furthermore, snow tires wear rapidly under these
conditions.Maintenance Note
We recommend fitting winter tires on the vehicle at
temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C) since the driving
performance of summer tires is reduced at low
temperatures. Summer tires may be permanently
damaged at extremely low temperatures.
Winter tires do not fulfill their purpose if the tread
depth is less than 5/32 in. (4 mm).
Comply with all state and local laws gover-
ning snow tire and tread depth requirements.
Danger!
Risk of accident and serious personal injury
or death due to excessive speed.
fAlways check the maximum speed rating on
the tire sidewall on any tire on the vehicle.
fNever exceed the maximum speed rating of the tires.
Wheel change
fWhen wheels are removed, mark the direction
of rotation and position of each wheel.
Example: FR (front right), FL, RR and RL.
fAlways fit the wheels in accordance with the
markings.
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Index
Sand
........................................................... 201
Switching off Low Range (reduction)
.................. 178
Switching on Low Range (reduction)
.................. 178
Track ruts
.................................................... 202
Uphill driving
................................................. 197
Water crossing
.............................................. 199
Off-road PSM functional description
........................... 184
Off-road roof-mounted headlights
............................... 217
Off-road shifting
Limit speed
.................................................. 177
Oil....................................................................... 251Change quantity
............................................ 359
Checking oil level with oil dipstick
..................... 252
Choosing the right oil
..................................... 253
Consumption
........................................... 6
, 349
Dipstick
....................................................... 253
Engine oil pressure
........................................ 153
Filler opening
................................................ 254
General information
........................................ 253
Oil-level warning on the multi-purpose display
...... 252
Temperature gage
......................................... 120
Topping up
................................................... 254
Oil level
Checking
...................................................... 252
On-board computer
Activating synchronous mirror adjustment
.......... 143
Changing settings
for opening and locking the vehicle
................... 143
Changing settings of central locking system
....... 143
Displaying status of level control
...................... 131
Displaying status of locks/reduction
................. 131
Displaying warning messages
.......................... 130
Displaying/resetting average consumption
......... 132
Gear display for Tiptronic S
............................. 171
Operating principle
........................................ 124
Overview of warning messages
........................ 149
Resetting to factory settings
............................ 148
Setting a speed limit
...................................... 129
Setting compass
........................................... 147
Setting language for displays
........................... 148
Setting lighting off delay
................................. 146
Setting the clock
........................................... 146
Setting the tire type and size
........................... 134
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring
...................... 132
Setting tire sealant/sealing set
......................... 140
Setting units of displays
.................................. 148
Setting vehicle loading
.................................... 135
Switching daytime driving lights on/off
.............. 145
Switching off passenger compartment monitoring
142
Using the telephone
....................................... 128
Opening and closing
Automatically closing the rear lid
........................ 25
Closing the rear window
.................................... 27
Closing the spare wheel bracket
....................... 311
Engine compartment lid
.................................... 29
Loadspace floor
............................................ 207
Locking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 21
Opening the rear lid automatically
....................... 24
Opening the spare wheel bracket
...................... 310
Panorama roof system
..................................... 97
Roller blind for Panorama roof system
............... 100
Sliding/lifting roof
............................................ 92
Unlocking and opening rear window
.................... 27
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.20
Unlocking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 20
Opening and closing the engine compartment lid
............ 29
Opening and locking
Closing the rear lid automatically
........................ 25
Closing the rear window
.................................... 27
Engine compartment lid
.................................... 29
Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
... 21
Locking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 21
Opening and locking vehicle door from inside
....... 28
Opening the rear lid automatically
....................... 24
Unlocking and opening the rear window
............... 27
Unlocking vehicle door with car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 20
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.20
Opening the rear lid automatically
................................ 24
Operating in other countries
..................................... 266
Operating overview
2-zone air conditioning
...................................... 70
4-zone air conditioning, front
............................. 75
4-zone air conditioning, rear
.............................. 76
Manual air-conditioning
..................................... 67
Parking heater
................................................ 81
Operating the function keys on steering wheel
............... 60
Operating the horn
.................................................... 58
Overview of capacities
Engine oil
..................................................... 359
Oxygen sensor
....................................................... 264
PPaint
Care instructions
........................................... 273
Polishing
...................................................... 273
Preserving
.................................................... 273
Removing spots and stains
.............................. 273
Repairing damage
.......................................... 273
Panic button
............................................................ 17
Panorama roof system
Brief overview
................................................. 96
Comfort function
.............................................. 99
Emergency operation
..................................... 101
Functional description
....................................... 97
Malfunctions
................................................... 99
Opening closing with car key
............................. 99
Opening/closing
.............................................. 98
Opening/closing roller blind
............................. 100
Roller blind cleaning position
............................ 101
ParkAssist
............................................................. 235
Distance display, front
.................................... 239
Distance display, rear
..................................... 239
Functional description
..................................... 237
Sensors
....................................................... 238
Switching on/off
............................................ 237
When driving with a trailer
............................... 240
Parking
................................................................. 175Applying the parking brake
.............................. 162
Distance display, front
.................................... 239
Distance display, rear
..................................... 239
Locking the vehicle
.......................................... 21
ParkAssist, functional description
..................... 237
Sensors
....................................................... 238
Switching ParkAssist on and off
........................ 237
When towing a trailer
...................................... 240
Parking aid
.............................................................. 56
Distance display, front
.................................... 239
Distance display, rear
..................................... 239
Functional description
..................................... 237
Sensors
....................................................... 238
Storing door mirror setting as parking aid
............ 38
Switching on/off
............................................ 237
Swivelling down mirror glass
.............................. 56
When driving with a trailer
............................... 240
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