bulb PORSCHE CAYNNE S 2005 1.G Owners Manual

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Check left cornering light Check bulb.
Check right cornering light Check bulb.
Check dipped beam Check bulb.
Check trailer lights Check bulb.
Check direction indicators Check turn signal bulb.
Check brake lights Check bulb.
Check high beam Check bulb.
Check number plate light Check bulb.
Check fog lights Check bulb.
Check reversing lights Check bulb.
Check tail lights Check bulb.
Check front side lights Check bulb.
Check headlight beam adjustment Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Daytime driving lights off Daytime driving lights switch off when the engine is shut off.
Switch on lights if necessary.
Airbag faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Safety belt Fasten safety belt.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures

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Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle ..................... 276
Notes on Minor Repairs .............................. 276
Tires/Wheels ............................................. 277
Jack .......................................................... 291
Tool Kit ..................................................... 291
Lifting the Vehicle with a
Lifting Platform or Garage lift ...................... 292
Compressor .............................................. 293
Wheel Bolts ............................................... 293
Changing Wheels........................................ 294
Flat Tire ..................................................... 295
Electrical System ....................................... 310
Battery ...................................................... 320
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ...... 331
Replacing the remote control battery ........... 334
Bulb Chart ................................................. 335
Replacing Bulbs ......................................... 336
Headlights ................................................. 337
Tail Light ................................................... 345
License Plate Lights ................................... 347
Headlight Adjustment.................................. 348
Changing Headlights from
Left to Right-Hand Traffic ............................ 349
Towing ...................................................... 350

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Bulb Chart
Ty p e , r a t i n g Ty p e , r a t i n g
Exterior lights Interior lights
Halogen low beam H7 Interior light, front W5W
Xenon low beam and high beam D1S Reading light W5W
Side marker light, rear P21/5W Engine compartment light W5W
Side marker light, front W5W Footwell light W3W
Turn signal light, rear P21W Glove compartment light W3W
Turn signal light, front PY21W Center console W3W
Brake light P21W Luggage compartment light K12V10W
Halogen high beam H7 Curb lights (doors) W3W
License plate light C5W Warning lights (doors) W3W
Fog light H11 Curb light (rear lid) W5W
Rear fog light P21/4W Guard light (rear lid) W5W
Back up light P21W
Side indicator light W5W
Additional high beam H7
Cornering light H3

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Danger of short circuit.
fAlways switch off the relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Danger of injury. The headlights are under
high voltage when installed.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the light housing.
fOnly use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
fBulbs must be clean and free from oil, grease
or fingerprints.
fNever touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper when replacing bulbs.
fAlways carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, the carrying of spare
bulbs is mandatory.
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
fAttach no coverings (e.g. films, “stone
guards”) in the area of the headlights.
fUse soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses. In no case may chem-
ical cleaners or other volatile cleaning fluids be
used.
fTo prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.

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Location of bulbsHalogen headlight
A Bulb for turn signal
B Bulb for high beam
C Bulb for side light
D Bulb for low beamBi-Xenon headlight
F Bulb for turn signal
G Bulb for additional high beam
H Bulb for cornering light
I Bulb for side light
J Xenon gas discharge lamp for low beam and
high beam

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Halogen headlightChanging bulb for low beam of halogen
headlight
1. Pull off plug C.
2. Unclip securing clip D.
3. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing side light bulb in Halogen headlight
1. Pull the bulb holder out of lamp bracket.2. Pull bulb out of the holder (arrow).
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.

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Bi-Xenon headlightChanging Xenon gas discharge lamp for low
beam and high beam
1. Pull off holder J.
2. Unclip securing clip G.
3. Replace defective bulb H.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing cornering light in Bi-Xenon
headlight
1. Pull plug I off the bulb.
2. Unclip securing clip (arrow).
3. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing side light bulb in Bi-Xenon
headlight
1. Pull out the lamp for low beam and high beam
out of lamp bracket.

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2. Pull bulb out of the holder (arrow).
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Changing additional high beam light
(halogen and Bi-Xenon headlights)
1. Remove cover G.2. Pull plug J off the bulb.
3. Unclip securing clip H.
4. Pull bulb I out.
5. Replace defective bulb.
Note on operation
fMake sure the bulb is installed in the correct
position.
6. Reassemble in reverse order.

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Changing turn signal bulb
(halogen and Bi-Xenon headlights)1. Turn bulb holder in the headlight housing anti-
clockwise and pull it out.2. Remove bulb from the holder (bayonet mount).
To do this, push bulb into the holder and twist
in the direction of the arrow.
3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder into the headlight housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs 3. Screw in the fastening screws B.
4. Press in caps A.
Replacing bulbs1. Undo fastening screws C of the housing cover.
2. Remove housing coverD.
E- Rear fog light and tail light
F- Reversing light
G- Turn signal light
H- Brake light
I- Tail light3. Replace defective bulb.
4. Insert lamp bracket.
5. Install tail light.