Robert Bosch VIM234 Vehicle Immobilizer User Manual

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WKD 997 021 05
4/04
© Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Porsche, the Porsche crest, Carrera, Tiptronic
and Tequipment are registered trademarks and
the distinctive shapes of Porsche automobiles are
trademarks of
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
All rights reserved.
Printed in Germany
Dear Owner,
We would like to thank you for your purchase of a
Porsche Sports car.
Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no
novice when it comes to automobiles.
Remember however, as with any vehicle, you
should take time to familiarize yourself with your
Porsche and its performance characteristics. Always drive within your own unique capabilities as
a driver and your level of experience with your
Porsche. Ensure that anyone else driving your
Porsche does the same. To prevent or minimize injury, always use your safety belts. Never consume
alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of
your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual contains a host of useful information. Please take the time to read this manual before you drive your new Porsche. Become familiar with the operation of your Porsche car for
maximum safety and operating pleasure. The better you know your Porsche, the more pleasure you
will experience driving your new car.
Always keep your Owner’s Manual in the car, and
give it to the new owner if you ever sell your
Porsche.
A separate Maintenance Booklet explains how
you can keep your Porsche in top driving condition
by having it serviced regularly.
A separate Warranty and Customer Information Booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Porsche.
For U.S. only:
If you believe that your vehicle has a fault which
could cause a crash, injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
(Porsche Cars N.A.).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer, or Porsche Cars N.A..
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-(800)-424-9393
(or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write
to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline.
Your car has thousands of parts and components
which have been designed and manufactured in
accordance with Porsche’s high standards of engineering quality and safety.
Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or
interfere with those safety features built into
the vehicle.
Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe manner obeying the local laws and in the light of driving conditions faced by you, and in accordance
with the instructions provided in this Owner’s Manual.
Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring
those laws and driving conditions, or by
ignoring the instructions in this manual.
Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can
lead to accidents and severe or fatal
personal injuries.
The fitting of racing tires (e.g. slicks) for sporting
events is not approved by Porsche. Very high cornering speeds can be achieved with racing tires.
However, the resulting transverse acceleration
values would jeopardize the adequate supply of oil
to the engine.
Porsche therefore will not accept any warranty or
accept any liability for damage occurring as a result of non-compliance with this provision.
Regularly check your vehicle for signs of
damage.
Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers or underside panels
affect the driving behavior and therefore
must be replaced immediately.
Your car may have all or some of the components
described in this manual.
Should you have difficulty understanding any of
the explanations of features or equipment installed
in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche
dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also
check with your dealer on other available options
or equipment.
Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the
driver’s side of the vehicle, and right as the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the information available at the time
of printing.
It has always been Porsche’s policy to continuously improve its products. Porsche, therefore, reserves the right to make changes in design and
specification, and to make additions or
improvements in its product without incurring any
obligation to install them on products previously
manufactured.
Important
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please heed all operating instructions
and special warnings. These special warnings use
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words
Danger, Warning and Caution. These special
warnings contain important messages regarding
your safety and/or the potential for damage to
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in serious mechanical failure or even physical injury.
f Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety
engineering features built into your car.
f Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and
consistently with the law, according to the driving conditions, and the instructions in this manual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could
cause accidents and severe or fatal personal
injuries.
Note to owners
In Canada, this manual is also available in French.
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:
Note aux proprietaires
Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5045 Orbitor Drive
Building #8, Suite 200
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4Y4
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable
driving in your Porsche.
Fuel Quality
Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate
properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine’s ”Electronic Oktane™ knock control“ will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Fuels containing alcohol and ether
Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels during certain portions of the year.
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols (such as methanol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE).
Under normal conditions, the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability.
You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche, provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met.
We recommend, however, to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle:
– Deterioration of driveability and performance.
– Substantially reduced fuel economy.
– Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially at high altitude or at high temperature.
– Engine malfunction or stalling.
Fuels containing MMT
Some North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be negatively affected.
The check engine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on.
If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT.
Tire Pressures for Cold Tires
Summer tires and snow tires
18 inch wheels
front
rear
36 psi (2.5 bar)
44 psi (3.0 bar)
19 inch wheels, partially loaded
(up to 2 persons without luggage)
front
rear
33 psi (2.3 bar)
39 psi (2.7 bar)
19 inch wheels, fully loaded
(more than 2 persons with luggage)
front
rear
36 psi (2.5 bar)
44 psi (3.0 bar)
These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires.
For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires, Wheels
sections of this manual and follow the recommendations contained therein.
Porsche and the Environment
Environmental guidelines
We develop and produce exclusive sports cars
with advanced environmental and safety technology and a great ability to fascinate.
Our environmental policy is based on the
following principles:
– The maximum possible use of environmental
and safety technology that is economically justifiable.
– Economical usage of energy and resources.
– Involvement of our business partners and contractors in our efforts to protect the environment.
– Open dialogue with all social groups.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Warning!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Production
Whether in production or repair, Porsche always
relies on environmentally friendly technology.
An example of this is the water-based paint used
in our painting installation.
Water-base paints and new painting methods reduce solvent emissions by 70 per cent.
And the water used in the painting installation is recirculated. Waste water leaves the Porsche factory only after being appropriately treated.
A waste-management system has been introduced
to reduce the amount of waste while simultaneously increasing the recycling rate.
Environmentally friendly vehicles
Modern environmental technology ensures compliance with all emission laws applicable worldwide.
These have the following advantages:
– Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic
converters ensures low emissions, even in
short-trip operation.
– Reliable operation and good emission control
over a long useful life.
f Please refer to the chapter “FUEL ECONOMY”
on page 163.
Recycling – for a Porsche, this is virtually
an academic question
More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are
still running.
Just in case recycling is ever necessary, we
take the following precautionary measures:
– Identification of all materials.
– Use of recyclable materials.
– Reusable components designed for simple
removal.
– These reasons result in a further increase in
the recycling rate which is currently 80 per
cent.
Emission control is built in
Innovative engine technology combines high engine performance and environmental compatibility.
The engine diagnosis system electronically monitors the components and systems that affect exhaust gases.
This continuous monitoring and fault storage enables swift, reliable diagnosis and fault detection.
Any fault messages are indicated to the driver by
the ”Check Engine“ warning light and the on-board
computer.
f Please refer to the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on page 102.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
The high-performance brake system is designed
for optimal braking effect at all speeds and
temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and humidity)
therefore might cause brake noises.
Wear on the diffrent components and braking
system, such as brake pads and brake discs,
depends to a great extent on the individual driving
style and the conditions of use and therefore
cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road.
The values communicated by Porsche are based
on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear
increases considerably when the vehicle is driven
on race tracks or through an aggressive driving
style.
f Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer
about the current guidelines in effect before
such use of your vehicle.
Setting and operating vehicle
components when driving
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or operate the on-board computer, radio, navigation system, telephone, convertible top or
other equipment when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Operate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Portable Fuel Containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers, full or partially
empty, may leak, causing an explosion, or
result in fire in case of an accident.
f Never carry additional fuel in portable containers in your vehicle.
Engine Exhaust
Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
Ground Clearance
Please bear in mind the limited ground clearance
of your car on uneven surfaces, when parking
(curbs), on ramps, lifting platforms, etc.
f Never start or let the engine run in an enclosed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for prolonged periods with the engine on and the car
not moving.
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Controls, Instruments
13 - 150
Shifting Gear
151 - 158
Mobile Roofs
159 - 164
Maintenance, Car Care
165 - 194
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
195 - 248
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
249 - 263
Index
264 - 269
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Before driving off... ...................................... 14
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers...................... 16
Keys ........................................................... 19
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 19
Doors ......................................................... 22
Central Locking ........................................... 23
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 26
Power Windows ........................................... 28
Inside mirror................................................ 30
Door Mirrors................................................ 30
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating ..................................... 33
Seat Adjustment .......................................... 34
Seat Memory............................................... 36
Heated Seats .............................................. 38
Rear Seat Backrests .................................... 39
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 40
Sun Visors................................................... 41
Safety Belts................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages........................... 45
Child Restraint Systems ............................... 46
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat.... 48
Airbag Systems ........................................... 50
Parking Aids ................................................ 52
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 54
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 56
Parking Brake.............................................. 56
Brakes ........................................................ 57
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................
Sport Mode .................................................
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) ....................................
Interior Lights ..............................................
Operation, Instruments .................................
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering
Lock ...........................................................
Starting Procedures .....................................
Stopping Engine ..........................................
Instrument Panel USA Models .......................
Instrument Panel Canada Models...................
Engine oil temperature .................................
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light .........
Instrument Illumination..................................
Trip Odometer .............................................
Speedometer ..............................................
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers........................................
Tachometer.................................................
Turn Signal Indicator Light ............................
High Beam ..................................................
Cooling System ...........................................
Tiptronic .....................................................
Fuel ............................................................
Clock ..........................................................
Outside temperature ....................................
Engine Oil Pressure......................................
Check Engine Warning Light..........................
On-Board Computer (BC) ..............................
60
62
63
66
67
68
70
72
73
74
76
78
78
78
79
80
80
81
81
81
82
83
84
85
85
86
87
88
Emergency Flasher Switch.......................... 120
Light Switch .............................................. 121
Welcome Home Function ............................ 121
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment......... 122
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light /
Flasher Lever............................................. 122
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................ 123
Automatic Speed Control............................ 126
Automatic Air Conditioning System .............. 128
Central and Side Vents ............................... 131
Fresh-air Intake .......................................... 131
Ashtray ..................................................... 132
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 133
Cupholder ................................................. 134
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ...... 136
Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine
Compartment Lid ....................................... 138
Luggage Compartment............................... 140
Trunk Entrapment ...................................... 141
Fire Extinguisher ........................................ 143
HomeLink.................................................. 144
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) .................................... 147
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Dear Porsche Owner
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections.
These engineering and safety features will be
enhanced by you...
the safe driver...
– who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages.
If in doubt, have these checks performed by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...
Check the following items first
f Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
f Be sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
f See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
f Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with
every fuel filling.
f Check all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
f Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
f Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
f Check, and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
f See that all windows are clear and unobstructed.
f Check air intake slots and area between luggage compartment lid and windshield are free
of snow and ice, so the heater and the windshield wipers work properly.
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f If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
f Check all exterior and interior lights for operation and that the lenses are clean.
f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
f Check under the vehicle for leaks.
f Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment
It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are:
window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of
sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, firstaid kit, etc.
In the driver’s seat...
On the road...
f Check operation of the horn.
f Never drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the
airbag deployment, you should always sit back
as far from the steering wheel as is practical,
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
f Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f Buckle your safety belts.
f Check operation of the foot and parking brake.
f Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
f Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
f Never leave an idling car unattended.
f Lock doors from inside, especially with children in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
f Always have your safety belt fastened.
f Always drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
f Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
f Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
f Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
f Reduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and reduced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydroplaning of the tires.
f When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the Tiptronic selector lever to ”P“ or the
gearshift lever to reverse or first gear.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
f When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning devices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable material.
f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
before every fuel filling.
f Always observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
f When tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the vehicle with engine idling.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on Page 9.
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Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers
f Do not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering,
gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in
period which will gradually disappear.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first
2,000 miles/3,000 km.
Therefore:
f Preferably take longer trips.
f Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
f Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
f Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
f Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
f Do not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
f Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
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Break in brake pads and brake discs
New brake pads and discs have to be “broken in”,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
brake discs are replaced.
New tires
New tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
f Break in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100 to
200 km. Longer braking distances must be anticipated.
Engine oil consumption
During the break-in period oil consumption may be
higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road conditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant.
f Make a habit of checking engine oil with every
fuel filling, add if necessary.
1 Inner door handle
2 Power windows
3 Door mirror control
4 Light switch
5 Ignition/starter switch with steering lock
6 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever
7 Operating lever for on-board computer
8 Horn
9 Emergency flasher switch,
central locking switch
10 Switches for rear spoiler,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM), Sport mode,
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
11 Cupholder
12 Switch for seat memory
13 Diagnostic socket (OBD)
14 Lid release
15 Seat height adjustment
16 Steering-wheel adjustment
17 Backrest angle adjustment
18 Seat fore and aft adjustment
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Never invite car theft!
An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock
invites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are
standard equipment in your Porsche.
The gong alarm will sound if you open the driver’s
door while the key is still in the ignition lock. It is
your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition
lock and to lock the doors.
Warning!
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle
may result in serious personal injury and
property damage.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition lock, especially if children
and/or pets are left unattended in the vehicle. They can operate power windows and
other controls. If the engine is left running,
they may accidentally engage the shift lever.
f Always remove the ignition key.
f Always set the parking brake.
f Lock the doors with the remote control.
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Warning!
Risk of a serious accident.
The steering column will lock when you remove the key while you are driving or as the
car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to
steer the car.
f Never remove the key from the steering lock
while you are driving.
To protect your vehicle and your possessions
from theft, you should always proceed as
follows when leaving your vehicle:
f Close windows.
f Close lifting/sliding roof
f Remove ignition key.
f Engage steering lock.
f Lock glove compartment.
f Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, telephone, house keys) from the car.
f Lock doors.
Keys
Replacement keys
Immobilizer
f Please observe the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM,
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING”
on Page 26.
Replacement car keys can be obtained only from
your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can
sometimes be very time-consuming.
You should therefore always keep the spare key on
your person.
Keep it in a safe place (e.g. wallet), but under no
circumstances in or on the vehicle.
There is a transponder (an electronic component)
in the key grip, containing a stored code.
When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
checks the code.
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the engine started only using an authorized ignition key.
The key codes of new keys have to be “reported”
to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche
dealer.
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
f Please observe the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING” on Page 22.
Two main keys and one spare key are supplied
with your Porsche.
These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle.
f Be careful with your car keys: do not part with
them except under exceptional circumstances.
f To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
The key grip of the spare key can be exchanged
for a main-key grip.
Disabling key codes
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by
an authorized Porsche dealer.
All the remaining car keys are required for this purpose.
Disabling the code ensures that the car can be
started only using authorized keys.
Note
f Please note that the other locks can still be
opened with the disabled key.
Switching off the immobilizer
If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes
without the engine being started, the immobilizer
is reactivated.
f If this happens, turn the ignition key back to the
3 position before starting the engine.
Switching on the immobilizer
f Remove ignition key.
Security Wheel Bolts
f If wheels have to be removed during a workshop visit, do not forget to hand over the socket for the security wheel bolts along with the
car key.
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Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered accidentally
The remote-control standby function
switches off after 7 days
Unlocking luggage compartment lid
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the remote control within 7 days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to prevent discharging of the vehicle battery).
f Unlock the vehicle.
f Press button 2 for approx. two seconds.
If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked simultaneously with the luggage compartment.
In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and
door mirror positions are automatically set.
The vehicle will be locked again approx.
15 seconds after the luggage compartment is
closed if none of the doors was opened.
Note
A123B-
Main key
Central locking button
Luggage compartment lid button
Light-emitting diode
Spare key
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program further types of unlocking.
Type 1
Key with Radio Remote Control
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements:
10 - 100 seconds.
Unlocking the vehicle
Type 2
f Press button 1.
The doors stay locked when the luggage compartment is unlocked.
Locking the vehicle
f Press button 1.
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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.
Note
f Do not insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock if the vehicle battery is discharged.
The ignition key can no longer be removed.
The key cannot be removed until the vehicle electrical system is supplied with power again.
f Please observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID” on Page 211.
f Please observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 218.
Door storage tray
Opening storage tray
f Open the cover.
Always keep the door storage tray C closed, so
that the side airbag is not obstructed in the event
of an accident.
Doors
Opening unlocked doors from inside
If the door windows are closed, they will be automatically opened by a few millimeters when the
doors are opened and, when the doors are closed,
they will be closed again. This makes it easier to
open and close the doors and protects the seals.
f Slowly pull door handle B.
f Therefore, you should pull the door handle
slowly so that the door window can be lowered
before the door is opened.
f Please observe the chapter “LOCKING CONDITIONS” on Page 23.
Opening locked doors from inside
f Slowly pull door handle B twice.
Opening doors from outside
f Unlock vehicle with the remote control.
f Slowly pull door handle A.
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Central Locking
This device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
not completely closed.
A short signal from the alarm horn will draw
your attention to the fact that the following
components are not completely closed when you
try to lock the vehicle:
– Passenger’s door
– Luggage compartment lid
– Engine compartment lid
Note
– Glove compartment
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door
lock and opening the door may activate the alarm
system within 10 seconds.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
f Please observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCHOFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on
Page 209.
f Please observe the chapter “POWER WINDOWS” on Page 28.
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Note
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package, the
PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
Automatic relocking
If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
of the car doors is opened within approx.
60 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
This relocking time can be adapted to your individual requirements (10 - 100 seconds) by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Locking conditions
Emergency operation – opening
Emergency operation – closing
f Lock car once.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
Alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring are switched on.
f Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
door lock.
Open door within 20 seconds and insert the
ignition key into the ignition lock within
10 seconds to prevent the alarm system from
being triggered.
f Lock the driver’s door with the key at the door
lock.
If there is a defect in the central locking system, all functioning elements of the central
locking system will be locked.
The alarm system is switched on.
The passenger compartment monitoring system is switched off.
If a person or animal remains in the vehicle:
f Quickly lock car twice.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
The passenger compartment monitoring is
switched off.
Unlocking the door with the inner door
handle
Any person remaining in the locked car can open
the door with the inner door handle:
Note on operation
If the door is not opened within approx.
20 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
The alarm system will be triggered by the next
unlocking of the door:
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock to
switch off the alarm system.
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Note
f Inform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
opened.
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Indication by emergency flasher and
alarm horn
Locking
f Press the rocker-switch symbol.
Indicator light in the rocker switch lights up if
ignition is on.
If the remote control is used for unlocking or
locking, a response is provided by the emergency
flasher:
Unlocking
f Press the rocker-switch indicator light.
Indicator light goes out.
– Unlocking – single flash.
– Locking – double flash.
– Locking twice – continuous illumination for approx. 2 seconds.
If the doors were locked with the central locking
switch, they can be opened by pulling the inner
door handle:
Fault indication
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Overload protection
If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
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2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Central locking switch
The central locking switch on the dashboard lets
you lock and unlock both doors electrically.
Note
If the doors are locked with the key or remote control, they can not be opened by pressing the central locking switch.
Automatic door locking
Type 3
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program diverse types of automatic door locking in the control unit of the central locking system:
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
switched on. If doors are opened with the engine
running, they lock again automatically when a
speed of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
In an emergency situation where you need to
exit the car through an automatically locked
door, remember the following procedure to
open the door.
Type 4
f Unlock the doors by pressing the central locking button or
Type 1
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
Type 2
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
The doors do not lock automatically.
Note
Warning!
f pull the inside door handle twice to open the
door.
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
the central locking button or opened by pulling on
the inside door handle twice.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package, the
PCM can be used to activate automatic door locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
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2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
A - Light-emitting diode for alarm system
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment
Monitoring
This device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched on when the
doors are locked with the key or remote control.
f Please observe the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING” on Page 22.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
door lock and opening the door may activate
the alarm system within 10 seconds.
Function indication
If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting
diode A in the central locking switch flashes.
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not
flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double flashes, then not all alarm contacts are closed.
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system
and passenger compartment monitoring system
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes
off.
When the alarm is armed, the following
areas are monitored
– Doors
– Luggage compartment lid
– Engine compartment lid
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the
alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.
Additionally, the emergency flasher flashes and
the passenger compartment light lightes for approximately five minutes.
When the alarm is triggered, the light-emitting
diode changes over to double flashes.
In order not to limit the action range of the passenger compartment monitoring system:
Deactivating the passenger compartment
monitoring system for one locking
process
Fault indication
If a person or animal remains in the car while it is
locked, the passenger compartment monitoring
system must be switched off.
f Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
f Quickly lock car twice.
The doors are locked but can be opened from
the inside:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Note
f Inform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
opened.
f Do not fold the front seat backrests forward.
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f Remove the ignition key to shut off power to
the window switches when the vehicle is not
attended by a responsible person. Uninformed
persons could injure themselves by operating
the power windows.
Opening/closing windows
f Do not leave children in the car unattended.
Opening window with the rocker switch
Risk of an accident.
f Do not put anything on or near the windows
that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
The two rocker switches in the driver’s door and
the switch in the passenger’s door have a twostage function:
f Press the rocker switch down to the first stage
until the window has reached the desired
position.
Closing window with the rocker switch
Readiness for operation of power windows
– When the ignition is switched on
(engine switched on or off) or
A - Power window in driver’s door
B - Power window in passenger’s door
Power Windows
Warning!
Risk of injury when the door windows close.
This applies especially if the windows are
closed with the one-touch operation, because with this function the window goes up
automatically.
f Make sure nobody can be injured when the
windows close.
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– with doors closed and ignition key withdrawn,
but only until door is first opened.
One-touch operation for closing the door
windows is available only when the ignition is
switched on.
f Press the rocker switch upwards to the first
stage until the window has reached the desired
position.
One-touch operation
f Press the rocker switch upwards or
downwards to the second stage.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired
position.
One-touch operation for closing the passenger’s
window is available once the window is approximately half-way closed.
Comfort function when unlocking the vehicle
f Unlock car with the remote control.
Hold car key in door lock in the unlocking direction until the windows have reached the
desired position.
Anti-crushing protection
Automatic window lowering
If a side window is blocked during closing, it will
stop and open again by about an inch.
f Please observe the chapter “DOORS” on
Page 21.
Warning!
Risk of severe personal injuries.
If the rocker switch is pressed again within
10 seconds of the window being blocked, the
window will close with its full closing force.
Anti-crushing protection is disabled.
f Once the anti-crushing protection acts to stop
the window and opens it slightly, do not press
the rocker switch again within 10 seconds
without checking to make sure that nothing is
blocking the path of the window.
The window will close with full closing force.
Storing end position of the windows
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected,
the windows will not be raised automatically when
the door is closed.
1. Close the windows with the rocker switch
once.
2. Press the rocker switch upwards again to store
the end position of the windows in the control
unit.
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds
after blockage of a side window.
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Adjusting
1. Switch on ignition.
2. By turning the control switch A, select the driver’s side or the passenger’s side.
3. Move the door mirror glasses in the appropriate direction by tilting the control switch.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
f Adjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face.
Automatically swivelling down mirror on
the passenger’s side
f Please observe the chapter “PARKING AIDS”
on Page 52.
Inside mirror
Door Mirrors
When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare lever must point forward.
Before driving the vehicle, adjust the outside and
inside mirrors.
It is important for safe driving that you have good
vision to the rear.
Basic position: lever forward
Anti-glare position: lever back
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
f Do not put anything on or near the windows or
the mirrors that may interfere with the driver’s
vision.
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f Please observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.
Folding in door mirrors
Warning!
Danger of injury to fingers if the mirror
accidentally flips back when being folded in.
f Exercise extreme caution when folding in
mirror by hand. Do not let go of the mirror
before the locking lever is locked or the mirror
is fully unfolded.
1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force).
2. Swivel the locking lever up to the stop and
slowly let go of the mirror.
Unfolding door mirrors
1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force). The
locking lever disengages automatically.
Move mirror back to unfolded position by hand. Do
not let go of the mirror beforehand.
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Note
The incident light in the area of the sensors must
not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the windshield.
Switching off the automatic anti-glare
operation
f Press switch B.
Light-emitting diode C goes out.
Switching on the automatic anti-glare
operation
f Press switch B.
Light-emitting diode C lights up.
A - Sensor
B - Switch for automatic anti-glare operation
C - Light-emitting diode
Automatic Anti-Glare Interior
Mirror and Door Mirror
Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light.
The mirrors automatically change to anti-glare position or revert to their normal state, depending on
the light intensity.
When reverse gear is selected, automatic antiglare operation is switched off.
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Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge
from a broken mirror glass.
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.
f If the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to the paintwork, leather and
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be removed only while it is still wet.
f Clean the affected parts with water.
Switching on
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
After approx. 15 minutes, the heater switches off
automatically.
The heater can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.
Switching off
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating
The mirror heater is ready for operation when the
ignition is on.
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Seat Adjustment
2. Rest your outstretched arm on the steering
wheel.
Set the backrest angle and the steering-wheel
position so that your wrist rests on the outer
rim of the steering wheel. At the same time,
the shoulders must still be in noticeable
contact with the backrest.
Warning!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you
attempt to adjust while driving. This could
cause sudden loss of control or personal injury.
3. Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough
headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
f Do not adjust seats while the vehicle is in motion.
The backrest locks must be engaged at all
times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety belts only offer protection when the
backrest is upright and the belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Improperly positioned safety belts or safety
belts worn by passengers in an excessively
reclined position can cause serious personal
injury in an accident.
f Do not operate the car with the driver or passenger backrests excessively reclined
(see “Seat position”).
4. Electrically adjustable seat:
Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest
lightly on the seat cushion.
Manually adjustable
comfort seat/sports seat
A Seat height
Seat position
An ergonomically correct sitting position is
important for safe and fatigue-free driving.
We recommend the following procedure for adjusting the driver’s seat to suit individual
requirements:
1. Vehicles with manual transmission:
Adjust the seat until, with the clutch pedal fully
depressed, your leg remains at a slight angle.
Vehicles with Tiptronic S:
Adjust the seat until, with your left foot on the
footrest, your left leg remains at a slight angle.
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f Use lever A in a pumping movement:
Upwards – seat moves upwards
Downwards – seat moves downwards
B Fore and aft
f Raise locking lever B.
Move seat to desired position and release
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.
C Backrest angle
f Operate switch C until the desired backrest
angle is reached.
E Lumbar support
(pelvis and spinal column support)
To permit a relaxed sitting posture, the backrest
curvature is continuously adjustable in vertical and
horizontal directions for individual pelvis and
spinal column support.
f Press the switch in the direction indicated by
the arrow until the desired backrest curvature
is reached.
Seat backrest
Folding forward
f Pull up lever H in the side part of the backrest
and fold the backrest forward.
Folding back
f Tilt back and engage the backrest so that it
cannot tip forward when the car is braked.
F Adjusting the backrest side bolsters
(sports seat only)
f Push forward or pull backward switch F until
the side bolsters are adjusted to the shape of
the body.
Electrically adjustable
comfort seat/sports seat
f Press the switch in the direction indicated by
the arrow until the desired setting is reached.
G Adjusting the seat cushion side bolsters
(sports seat only)
f Push forward or pull backward switch G until
the side bolsters are adjusted to the shape of
the body.
A Seat height adjustment
B Fore-and-aft position adjustment
C Seat angle adjustment
D Backrest angle adjustment
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Warning!
Risk of crushing due to uncontrolled recall of
a seat setting.
1. Switch on the ignition or
open the driver’s door.
f Cancel automatic adjustment by pressing any
of the seat adjustment buttons.
2. Press person button until the seat has reached
its final position.
The door mirror and the lumbar support
setting will be completed even if the person
button is not kept depressed.
f Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Operation with person buttons 2, 3
Storing seat position
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Switch on ignition.
Reverse gear must not be engaged.
3. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.
M - Memory button
1 - Key button
2, 3 - Person buttons
Seat Memory
Individual seat and door mirror settings can be
stored and recalled for the driver’s position.
Further individual setting options are available in
vehicles with the Sport Chrono package.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
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Recalling seat position
4. Keep memory button M depressed and
additionally press person button 2 or 3.
The individual setting is now stored under the
desired person button.
Note
Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted
immediately by releasing the button.
Operating with the remote control of the
vehicle key
Each remote control (up to six) can be assigned an
individual seat and door mirror position.
The stored seat and door mirror position is set automatically when the vehicle is unlocked using the
corresponding remote control.
Storing individual lowered position of the
passenger’s door mirror as a parking aid
Once the driver's seat setting has been stored, an
individual lowered position of the passenger's
door mirror may be stored for driving in reverse:
1. Apply the handbrake.
Storing seat position
2. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
key.
1. Apply the handbrake.
3. Engage reverse gear.
2. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
key.
Reverse gear must not be engaged.
4. Select passenger side with mirror switch.
The passenger’s mirror swivels downwards.
Recalling seat position
f Unlock the locked vehicle or the luggage
compartment with the remote control.
The stored seat position is automatically set.
The seat position assigned to a remote control
can also be recalled with the key button 1 if the
corresponding key was used to switch on the
ignition.
If no seat position has been assigned to a remote
control, the key button will not work.
Note on operation
3. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.
5. Set passenger’s door mirror to desired final
position.
Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted
immediately:
4. Keep memory button M depressed and
additionally press key button 1.
The individual setting is now assigned to this
remote control and to the key button.
6. Keep memory button M depressed and
additionally press key button 1.
The individual setting is now assigned to this
remote control and to the key button.
– by switching on the ignition,
– by pressing the central locking button,
– by pressing any memory or seat adjustment
button.
Clearing the stored seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
key.
Press memory button twice and key button 1 once
consecutively.
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Switching on
High heating power
f Press button.
Both light-emitting diodes in the button light up.
Low heating power
f Press the rocker-switch symbol again.
One light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
Switching off
f Press button.
Light-emitting diodes go out.
A - Seat heating, left
B - Seat heating, right
Heated Seats
Two-stage seat heating is ready for operation
when the ignition is on.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
Warning!
Risk of accident.
The steering wheel may move further than
desired if you attempt to adjust it when
driving.
You can lose control of the vehicle.
f Do not adjust the steering wheel when driving.
Rear Seat Backrests
Extra storage space is gained by folding the rear
seat backrests forward.
Adjusting steering wheel height and
longitudinal direction
1. Push the locking lever downwards.
Folding forward
2. Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen
backrest angle and your seat position by
moving the steering wheel up or down and
longitudinally.
Folding back
3. Swivel locking lever back until you feel it engage.
If necessary, move steering wheel slightly longitudinally.
f Pull lever forward and fold the backrest
forward.
f Tilt the backrest back until you feel it click into
place. When doing so, make sure that the seat
belt is properly routed (see figure).
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Multi-Functional Steering Wheel
Operating the function keys
f Please read the separate PCM operating
instructions before operating the function
keys.
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other
equipment when driving.
Operating these devices while driving could
distract you from traffic and cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
The rotary knobs at the top left and right of the
steering wheel can also be pressed.
Turn volume control
Upwards – increase volume.
Downwards – decrease volume.
Press volume control
To switch volume/mute on and off.
f Operate these components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only while the vehicle is stationary.
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you
can use the function keys of the multi-functional
steering wheel to operate the following Porsche
communication systems:
– PCM
– Radio with CD drive
– CD changer
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Readiness for operation of multifunctional steering wheel
The multi-functional steering wheel is ready for
operation when the ignition and PCM are switched
on.
Turn rotary knob
To select/mark function in the PCM. To do
this, turn the rotary knob upward or
downward.
Press rotary knob
To activate selected function.
Press screen button
To call the stored PCM function.
The button can be assigned the desired
function in the PCM.
Press Back button
To move back in the PCM menu.
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is
covered by a lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury.
f Keep the lid closed while driving.
Risk of damage.
f Do not force the lid beyond its end position.
The vanity mirror illumination is switched on automatically when the cover is opened (arrow).
Sun Visors
f Swing the sun visors down to prevent glare
from the front.
f To prevent glare from the side, unclip the sun
visor from the inner bracket and swivel round
so that it is in front of the door window.
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Safety Belts
Warning!
Always make sure your and your passengers’
safety belts are properly fastened while the
vehicle is in motion.
Failure to follow safety belt warnings may result in serious personal injury.
f For your and your passengers’ protection, use
safety belts at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
f Use appropriate child restraint systems for all
small children.
Proper wearing of safety belts
f Safety belts must be positioned on the body as
to restrain the upper body and lap from sliding
forward. Improperly positioned safety belts
can cause serious personal injury in case of an
accident.
f The shoulder belt should always rest on your
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be
worn behind your back or under your arm.
f For maximum effectiveness, the lap belt
should be worn low across the hips.
f Pregnant women should position the belt as
low as possible across the pelvis. Make sure it
is not pressing against the abdomen.
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f Belts should not be worn twisted.
f Do not wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eye glasses, pens, keys, etc. as these may cause injury.
f Several layers of heavy clothing may interfere
with proper positioning of belts.
f Belts must not rub against sharp objects or
damage may occur to the belt.
f Two occupants should never share the same
belt at the same time.
Care and maintenance
f Keep belt buckles free of any obstruction that
may prevent a secure locking.
f Belts that have been subjected to excessive
stretch forces in an accident must be inspected or replaced to ensure their continued effectiveness in restraining you.
The same applies to belt tensioner systems
which have been triggered.
In addition, the anchor points of the belts
should be checked.
f If safety belts do not work properly, see your
authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
f If the belts show damage to webbing, bindings,
buckles or retractors, they should be replaced
to ensure safe operation.
f Do not modify or disassemble the safety belts
in your vehicle.
f The belts must be kept clean or the retractors
may not work properly.
Please observe the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 174.
f Never bleach or dye safety belts.
f Do not allow safety belts to retract until they
are completely dry after cleaning or this may
cause damage to the belt.
Belt tensioner
Depending on the force of an impact, fastened
seat belts are tightened in an accident.
The belt tensioners are triggered in:
– Front, side and rear impacts.
Note
The belt-tensioner system can be triggered only
once; the system must be replaced afterward.
If there is a fault in the belt-tensioner system, the
airbag warning light lights up.
Work may be performed on the belt-tensioner system only by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are
triggered. This does not indicate a fire in the
vehicle.
f Assume a comfortable sitting position.
The shoulder belt should always rest on your
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be
worn behind your back or under your arm.
Safety Belt Warning System
An audio-visual warning system is interconnected with the driver’s safety belt.
f To fasten, grasp belt and pull the belt in a continuous slow motion across your chest and lap.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will
sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and
passenger to buckle up.
In addition, the gong will sound if vehicle speed exceeds 6mph/10 km/h.
The safety belt warning lights in the instrument
panel and on-board computer will go off as soon
as the driver has buckled up.
f Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side
of seat. Push down until it securely locks with
an audible click. Pull the belt to check.
f Pull shoulder section to make sure belt fits
snugly across the pelvis.
f Belts should fit snugly across the pelvis and
chest. Make sure there is no slack in the belt.
Inertia reel retractor
The combination lap/shoulder belt with inertia reel
locking mechanism adjusts automatically to your
size and movements as long as the pull on the belt
is slow.
Rapid deceleration during hard braking or a collision locks the belt. The belt will also lock when you
drive up or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve,
otherwise, the shoulder belt will not inhibit your
upper body movement.
f To unfasten belt, push in release button
(arrow) on buckle. Belt tongue will spring out
of buckle.
f To release a latched belt, lean back to take the
body pressure off the belt.
f To store lap/shoulder belt, allow the belt to retract as you guide the latch to its stowed position.
f Please observe the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR” on Page 44.
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Cleaning the safety belts
f Please observe the chapter “SAFETY BELTS”
on Page 180.
Automatic locking retractor
The safety belt for the passenger and rear seats
are equipped with an automatic locking retractor
for securing the child restraint system.
When activated, this retractor allows you to securely fasten the child restraint system in place so
that inadvertent movements will not occur.
Activating the automatic locking retractor
1. Pull the safety belt retractor completely out.
At this point the locking mechanism is activated.
2. Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle
and make certain that it is properly latched.
Safety belt height adjustment
Adjust the height of the safety belt so that it runs
across the middle of the shoulder, not against the
neck.
Adjusting belt height
f Up – push belt deflector.
f Down – press button (arrow) and move belt
deflector.
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3. Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on
the child restraint system. You may further
tighten the belt by pulling on it to allow more of
it to retract.
Releasing the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the safety belt latch.
2. Then make certain that the belt has fully
retracted.
At this point the automatic locking feature will
be disengaged.
Child Restraint Anchorages
f Please observe the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR” on Page 44.
If your child restraint seat or seats require the use
of a tether strap, you will want to use the anchor
points provided behind the rear seat backrests under the carpet.
To ensure proper installation, see your authorized
Porsche dealer.
The tether strap can be moved to the other anchor
point if required.
Warning!
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adults
safety belts or harnesses. Such use could result in serious personal injury or death.
f Do not misuse the child restraint anchorages.
They are not designed to withstand loads imposed by adults.
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Child Restraint Systems
Porsche recommends that all infants and children
be restrained in child restraint systems at all times
while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with
applicable laws.
The use of infant or child restraints is required by
law in all 50 states and the Canadian provinces.
The child restraint system should be one that complies with U.S. Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards 213 and should be secured by a
lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt or
for child seats equipped with the LATCH sytem
(Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children, also
known as ISOFIX) to the LATCH anchorages.
A statement by the seat manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.
Note
The key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag and the LATCH attachment bracket are not
installed at the factory. They can be retrofitted.
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
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Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death to the
child.
f Follow all child restraint instructions and warnings in this manual.
– When using an infant or child restraint system,
be sure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions on installation and use.
– Infants and small children should never be held
on the lap, nor should they share a safety belt
with another occupant while the vehicle is in
motion.
– Children too big for child restraint systems
should use regular safety belts. A shoulder belt
can be used providing it does not cross the
face or the neck of the child.
– The airbag deactivation device installation
requires special programming available only
from your authorized Porsche dealer.
– Your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to
advise you about the installation possibility for
a Porsche child restraint system which allows
deactivation of the passenger’s airbags.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the passenger seat without airbag deactivation can
result in serious personal injury or death to
the child from an airbag deployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating
airbag in an accident, Porsche strongly recommends:
f For children up to a weight of 27 kg (59 lbs.),
the passenger’s airbag must be switched off if
a child restraint system is used on the passenger’s seat.
The passenger’s airbag must be switched on
for children weighing over 27 kg (59 lbs.).
f Please observe the chapter “SWITCHING
PASSENGER’S AIRBAG ON AND OFF” on
Page 49.
Children up to 9 months old
Children aged between 3 and 6 years
Children aged between 6 and 12 years
Children of this age must be held in a restraint
system which is installed on the passenger’s seat
facing backwards.
Children of this age are held in child restraint
systems facing forwards.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
Children of this age are held in child restraint
systems facing forwards.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
f The passenger’s airbag must be switched off
when these systems are used on the
passenger’s seat.
f The passenger’s airbag must be switched off
when these systems are used on the
passenger’s seat.
The passenger’s airbag must be switched on
for children weighing over 27 kg (59 lbs.).
f The passenger’s airbag must be switched off.
Children aged between 9 months and
3 years
Children of this age are held in child restraint
systems facing forwards.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
f The passenger’s airbag must be switched off
when these systems are used on the
passenger’s seat.
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LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s
seat
Use only child restraint systems with the LATCH
system recommended by Porsche.
These systems have been tested and adjusted to
the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate
child age groups. Other systems have not been
tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
You can obtain child seats that are
LATCH-compatible at your authorized Porsche
dealer.
f Always observe the separate installation instructions for your child seat.
Note
The LATCH attachment bracket is not installed at
the factory. It can be retrofitted at your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the
passenger seat without airbag deactivation
can result in serious personal injury or death
to the child from an airbag deployment.
f For children up to a weight of 27 kg (59 lbs.),
the passenger’s airbag must be switched off if
a child restraint system is used on the
passenger’s seat.
The passenger’s airbag must be switched on
for children weighing over 27 kg (59 lbs.).
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer for
correct Porsche Child Seat availability.
f Porsche recommends the use of a Porsche
Child Seat with Lower Anchorage and Tether
for Children system (LATCH)
f Please observe the chapter “CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 46.
2. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as
outlined in the instruction manual for the child
seat.
Installing a LATCH child seat system
3. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening
points are engaged correctly.
1. Switch off passenger airbag with key switch.
The warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
must be illuminated.
Please observe the chapter “SWITCHING
PASSENGER’S AIRBAG ON AND OFF” on
Page 49.
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Note
The airbag must be switched back on after
removing the child seat.
Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
If the airbag on the passenger’s side is switched
off:
– warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” is
continuously lit when the ignition is switched on
– the message “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” is
displayed by the on-board computer. Deactivation is acknowledged with an acoustic signal.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
Danger!
Switching passenger’s airbag on
and off
f Switch off the passenger airbag on the key
switch using the vehicle key.
A - Switch position ON – airbag is active
B - Switch position OFF – airbag is switched off
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death for
passenger if passenger airbag remains
switched off after the child restraint system
is removed.
f The passenger airbag must be switched on
again once the child seat has been removed, in
order to provide protection to the adult
occupants.
Risk of serious personal injury or death from
the passenger’s airbag.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” warning
light is not lit when the ignition is switched on
and the Airbag OFF switch is switched off,
this could indicate a fault in the system.
f Do not install a child restraint system on the
passenger’s seat.
f Have the fault remedied immediately.
Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Note
The key switch and the warning light “PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF” are not installed at the factory.
They can be retrofitted at your authorized Porsche
dealer.
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Airbag Systems
Function
The airbags in combination with the safety belts
make up a safety system which offers the driver
and the passenger the greatest known protection
from injuries in case of accident.
Depending on the force and angle of impact, the
corresponding airbags can be triggered.
Even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
the safety belts are your primary protection
and must be worn at all times.
The airbags can only help protect you where the
impact is of sufficient severity and from a specified direction.
Therefore, all persons within the vehicle
must always wear safety belts (in many states,
state law requires the use of safety belts).
f Please observe the chapter “SAFETY BELTS”
on Page 42.
The front airbags are located behind the padded
steering wheel panel on the driver’s side and on
the passenger’s side in the dashboard.
The side airbags are installed in the side of the
seat backrests.
The head airbags are installed in the door linings.
The inflation process generates the amount of gas
required to fill the airbags at the necessary pressure in fractions of a second. Because of the possibility of injuries from airbag deployment, airbags
are designed to deploy only when occupants can
receive substantial additional injuries from their
deployment.
Airbags protect the face and upper body, while
simultaneously damping the motion of the driver
and passenger in the impact direction in the event
of a frontal impact or side impact.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module. This module will record the
use of the safety belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the side airbags and
head airbags are inflated.
Danger!
To provide optimal occupant protection, airbags must inflate at very high speed.
If you are not wearing your safety belt or are
too close to the airbag when its deployed, inflating airbags can result in serious personal
injury or death.
f Make sure there are no people, animals or objects between the driver or passenger and the
area into which the airbag inflates.
f Sit back as far from the dashboard or steering
wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full
vehicle control.
f Do not lean against the inside of the doors.
f Always leave feet in the footwell when driving.
Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat
cushion.
f Always hold the steering wheel by the outer
rim.
Never rest your hands on the airbag panel.
f Never transport heavy or sharp objects on or
in front of the passenger seat.
f Always keep the lid of the door storage compartment closed. Objects must not protrude
out of the door storage compartment.
f Give your passenger all of the information in
this chapter.
f No changes must be made to the wiring or
components of the airbag system.
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f Do not add any additional coverings or stickers
to the steering wheel or in the area of the passenger airbag, side airbags and head airbags.
Doing so may adversely affect the functioning
of the airbag system or cause harm to the occupants if the airbag system should deploy.
Warning light and warning
message
Faults are indicated by a warning light in the instrument panel and a message on the on-board computer.
f Do not undertake any wiring for electrical accessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag
wiring harnesses. Doing so may disable the
airbag system or cause inflation.
f In the following cases you should immediately consult an authorized Porsche dealer in order to assure the airbag system is
functioning properly:
f If the warning light comes on, the airbag system should be repaired immediately by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
– If the warning light does not light up when the
ignition is switched on or
Note
Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door
trim, seats) may be disassembled only by an authorized Porsche dealer.
When disposing of a used airbag unit, our safety
instructions must be followed. These instructions
can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer.
– If the warning light does not go out once the
engine is running or
– If the warning light appears while driving.
Airbag maintenance
In order to ensure long-term functioning, the airbag system must be inspected by an authorized
Porsche dealer at the intervals recommended in
your Maintenance booklet.
Important information
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that
the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer
them to the chapter, “Airbag Systems”, in the owner’s manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be
found on labels on the sun visors, as well as on all
airbag components.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
f For special recommendations on the use of
child restraints:
Please observe the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 46.
Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
Disposal
f Please observe the chapter “SWITCHING PASSENGER’S AIRBAG ON AND OFF” on Page 49.
Non-ignited gas alternators, or whole vehicles or
subassemblies with airbag units, must not be
disposed of as “normal” scrap or waste or put into
any other form of end storage.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be able to give
you details about disposal.
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Parking Aids
Caution!
To avoid damaging the sensors:
Parking assistant
f Maintain sufficient distance when cleaning with
steam-jet units.
When the driver backs up, the parking assistant
system indicates the distance between the car
and a large obstacle behind it, by means of signal
tones.
Signal tones/function
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
ParkAssist cannot detect small objects such
as children and pets.
Despite use of the parking assistant system,
the driver is still responsible for taking due
care and assessing obstacles when backing
up.
f Make sure that no persons, especially small
children, animals or obstacles are within the
maneuvring area.
The parking assistant system is activated automatically when reverse gear is selected and the ignition is on.
Note
Be aware that the parking assistant system is
not switched on if the car rolls backward without
reverse gear being engaged.
Ultrasound sensors
Sensors
Four ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper measure the distance to the closest obstacle.
– Range middle sensors around 60 in./150 cm
– Range outer sensors around 24 in./60 cm
Obstacles cannot be detected in the “blind” sensor area (e.g. near the ground).
Note
The sensors must always be kept free of dust, ice
and snow in order to ensure that they are fully
functional.
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When reverse gear is selected, the parking assistant confirms that it is switched on by issuing a
short signal tone.
A detected obstacle is signalled by an intermittent tone. The intervals decrease as the obstacle
is approached.
A continuous tone sounds when the distance becomes less than one foot. This continuous tone
can stop if the obstacle is approached closer than
one foot.
The radio volume should not be so loud as to
drown out the signal tones.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Preconditions
The parking assistant system cannot detect:
– Vehicle must be equipped with seat memory.
– Set the control switch A to “passenger’s side”.
– sound-absorbing obstacles (e.g. powder
snow),
– Reverse gear must be engaged.
– sound-reflecting obstacles (e.g. glass surfaces, flat painted surfaces)
Returning mirror glas to its original position
f Drive forwards with a speed of over 4 mph
(6 km/h) or
– and very thin obstacles.
– Other ultrasound sources (e.g. pneumatic
brakes of other vehicles, jackhammers) can interfere with detection of obstacles.
f Set the control switch A to “driver’s side”.
Fault indication
The parking assistant system indicates a fault in
two ways:
– After reverse gear has been selected, the
short signal tone is followed by a continuous
tone of the same pitch:
This indicates that sensors are soiled or covered with ice.
– After reverse gear has been selected, the
short signal tone is followed by a continuous
tone with a much lower pitch:
This indicates a general system fault. Please
have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
A - Control switch for door mirror adjustment
Swivelling down mirror glass as a parking
aid
f Please observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.
– When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass on the passenger’s side swivels down
slightly to show the curb area.
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Retractable Rear Spoiler
The rear spoiler reduces air resistance and,
particularly at high speeds, reduces rear axle lift.
Warning!
Risk of accident. If the rear spoiler cannot be
extended, driving stability will be adversely
affected by increased rear axle lift, which
could lead to loss of control.
f Adapt your driving style and speed to the
changed driving behaviour.
f Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Risk of injury during manual retraction or
extension of the rear spoiler with the vehicle
stationary.
f Make sure that no persons or objects are
within the range of movement of the rear
spoiler.
Risk of damage from pushing the vehicle by
the spoiler.
f Do not push the vehicle at the spoiler.
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Automatic mode
The speed limits for automatic extension and
retraction of the spoiler depend on various
circumstances (e.g. driving speed).
If automatic control fails, a warning message is
displayed by the on-board computer.
Retracting a manually extended rear spoiler
f at speeds between 0 and 20 mph
(0 and 30 km/h)
Press and hold button until the rear spoiler has
reached its final position.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
f at speeds between 20 and 60 mph
(30 and 100 km/h)
Press button briefly.
The rear spoiler retracts, the light-emitting
diode in the button goes out.
The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
Manual control
f at speeds over 60 mph (100 km/h)
Press button briefly.
The rear spoiler remains extended, the lightemitting diode in the button goes out.
The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
When the ignition is on, the rear spoiler can be
extended and retracted manually using the button
in the center console.
Extending
f Press button briefly.
The spoiler extends to its final position.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
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Clutch Pedal
Setting the parking brake
f Pull the lever all the way up (arrow).
With the ignition on, the parking brake warning
lights in the instrument panel and on-board
computer will come on if the lever is even
slightly raised. A firm pull upward is required to
properly engage the parking brake.
If the brake is not fully set, the vehicle may roll
without control.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
f Always check the movement of the clutch pedal before driving and make sure that it is not
obstructed by a floor mat or any other object.
f Move the gearshift lever to reverse or first
gear.
f Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding
into positions that could interfere with the safe
operation of your vehicle.
Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you
nonskid floor mats of the correct size.
f Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the
parking brake is fully set and the vehicle is not
moving at all.
To avoid damage to the clutch and transmission:
Parking Brake
f Always depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears.
Parking brake force is mechanically transferred to
the rear wheels by means of cables.
f Do not hold the car on a steep grade with the
clutch pedal partially depressed.
f Use the parking brake only after the vehicle
has come to a full stop.
Should the free travel of the clutch pedal suddenly
become bigger, it could mean a malfunction of the
clutch.
f See your Porsche dealer for correction.
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Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death. A
partially engaged parking brake may allow
the vehicle to roll, causing serious personal
injury or death to any person in its path.
f Engage the parking brake fully.
Releasing the parking brake
f Pull the lever slightly up as you depress the release button, and then push the lever all the
way down.
Parking brake warning light USA
Parking brake warning light
Canada
The warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer will go out after the parking brake
is fully released.
The warning lights are not an indicator that the
parking brake is fully set; it is only intended to be
a warning to release the parking brake before
driving the car.
Caution!
A partially engaged brake will overheat the
rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and
cause excessive wear.
f Release the parking brake fully.
f When parking your car, always set the parking
brake by pulling all the way up on the lever.
f Move the gearshift lever to reverse or first
gear.
f On hills also turn the front wheels towards the
curb.
Brakes
Brake system function
f Make it a habit to check the operation of your
brakes before driving.
Your Porsche is equipped with a power assisted
hydraulic dual circuit brake system with disc
brakes at the front and rear.
Both circuits function independently. One brake
circuit operates the front and the other operates
the rear.
Keep in mind that the braking distance increases
very rapidly as the speed increases. At 60 mph or
100 km/h, for example, it is not twice but four
times longer than 30 mph or 50 km/h. Tire traction is also less effective when the roads are wet
or slippery.
f Therefore, always maintain a safe distance
from the car in front of you.
Vehicles without Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed
grey cast iron, they will unavoidably start to corrode if your car is parked for an extended period.
The brakes will tend to “rub” as a result.
The nature, extent and effects of corrosion depend on the amount of time the vehicle was
parked, whether granular or liquid road salt was
spread and whether grease-dissolving agents
were used in car washes.
If the braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we
recommend having the brake system checked by
experts at an authorized Porsche dealer.
If one brake circuit has failed, the other will still operate. However, you will notice an increased pedal
travel when you apply the brakes.
Failure of one brake circuit will cause the stopping
distance to increase.
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
In the unlikely event of hydraulic failure of
one brake circuit:
f Push the brake pedal down firmly and hold it in
that position.
A mechanical linkage activates the second circuit, and you will be able to bring the vehicle to
a stop.
f After bringing your vehicle to a complete stop,
avoid driving the vehicle and instead have it
towed to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer for repair.
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Brake warning light USA
Brake warning light Canada
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer go on while driving, the brake fluid level may be too low, or (if the brake pedal travel
has increased) one of the two brake circuits may
have failed.
A greater braking pressure will be required, stopping distances will be longer and the braking behavior will change, particularly in curves.
With correctly adjusted brakes, and a correctly
working brake system, the pedal travel to the
point of brake actuation should be 1-3/16 in. to
1-9/16 in. or 30 to 40 mm.
Whenever the brake pedal travel exceeds this distance, have the brake system checked.
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Brake pedal
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
Any obstruction of the brake pedal could
increase the stopping distance.
f Always check the movement of the brake pedal
before driving and make sure that it is not obstructed by a floor mat or any other object.
f Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding
into positions that could interfere with the safe
operation of your vehicle.
Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you
nonskid floor mats of the correct size.
Note
In case one of the two brake circuits fails, increased pedal travel is required to bring your
vehicle to a full stop.
Warning!
To avoid overheating and premature wear of
the brakes:
f Before descending a steep grade, reduce
speed and shift the transmission into a lower
gear or driving position to control speed.
f Do not “ride the brakes” by resting your foot on
the pedal when not intending to apply brake
pressure.
f Do not hold the pedal down too long or too
often.
This could cause the brakes to get hot and not
function properly.
Brake booster
Brake wear
Brake pads
The brake booster assists braking only when
the engine is running.
Your car has excellent brakes, but they are still
subject to wear. The rate at which they wear depends on how the brakes are used.
Wear on the brake pads and brake discs depends
to a great extent on the driving style and the conditions of use and therefore cannot be expressed
in actual miles on the road.
When the car is moving while the engine is not running, or if the brake booster is defective, more
pressure on the brake pedal is required to bring
the car to a stop.
Moisture or road salt on brakes affects braking.
When the vehicle is driven on salted roads for extended periods, the brakes should be washed
down thoroughly about every 2 weeks. An automatic carwash facility cannot do this job properly.
Brakes will dry after a few cautious brake applications.
Warning!
Driving through water may reduce the traction.
Moisture on brakes from road water, car
wash, or coating of road salt may affect
braking efficiency.
f Have the brake system inspected at the
intervals recommended in your Maintenance
Booklet.
Warning light USA
Warning light Canada
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer stay on when the engine is running or come on while driving, the brake pads are
worn, excessively.
f Do not continue to operate the vehicle.
Have your authorized Porsche dealer inspect
or replace the brake pads.
The high-performance brake system is designed
for optimal braking effect at all speeds and temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and humidity)
therefore might cause “brake noises”.
New brake pads or linings
New brake pads and brake discs have to be “broken in”, and therefore only attain optimal friction
when the car has covered several hundred miles
or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
brake discs are replaced.
f Cautiously apply brakes to test brakes after
being exposed.
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ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)
The ABS system represents a major contribution
to the enhancement of active safety in your vehicle. This system prevents the wheels from locking
in a panic stop on almost all road surfaces.
With the ABS system in your vehicle, the
following areas are enhanced:
Steering, vehicle remains steerable under all
braking forces when ABS is engaged.
Good directional control, no swerving caused
by locking of wheels under braking conditions.
Shorter stopping distance, stopping distances
are usually reduced because controlled braking is
maximized.
Prevention of wheel lock up, no brake- induced
sliding and thus no localized tire wear from emergency braking.
The crucial advantage of the ABS system over a
conventional brake system is in the area of maintaining directional control and maneuverability of
the car in emergency situations during normal driving, including panic braking in turns.
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Warning!
The increased control that is provided should
not induce you to take greater risks with your
safety. The limits dictated by the laws of
physics cannot be overcome, even with ABS.
The risk of accidents due to inappropriate
speed cannot be reduced, even by the ABS.
The driver bears the responsibility for all
driving maneuvers.
f Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
f Obey all traffic laws.
Other vehicles not equipped with the ABS
system may not be able to maintain control,
especially on wet or poor road surfaces and
thus may be more likely to impact you from
behind.
f To minimize that risk, use your ABS system to
increase your ability to maneuver to avoid dangerous situations and not merely to try to stop
in the shortest distance possible.
Operation of the ABS system
A wheel speed sensor is mounted to each of the
four wheels. If wheel lock-up of either of the front
wheels or the rear wheels is sensed during braking, the brake pressure is adjusted automatically
until the wheel no longer slips. The brake pressure
is regulated for each front wheel individually and
for both of the rear wheels together.
On a road surface which is slippery on only one
side, the rear wheel which is braking on the slippery surface determines the brake pressure which
will be applied equally to both rear wheels. This ensures that directional stability is maintained. However, if braking forces approach the wheel lock-up
point for all wheels (panic braking) the ABS system
will intervene to provide a rapid rythmic braking.
The proper operation of ABS is perceived by the
driver as a pulsating brake pedal in conjunction
with audible noise and perhaps some vibration.
f If you experience these sensations while driving or a road surface with questionable traction, reduce vehicle speed appropriate for the
prevailing road conditions.
Warning light USA
Warning light Canada
When the ignition is switched on the ABS warning
light will light up while the system is electronically
interrogated and goes out when the engine is
started if the check is not yet complete.
If the ABS warning lamp fails to go out, this indicates that ABS has been deactivated due to a
fault. If the warning lights in the instrument panel
and on-board computer light up while you are driving, this indicates that a fault has occurred. In both
cases, normal braking, as in vehicles without ABS,
is still retained.
Warning!
The control unit of the ABS brake system is
set for standard tire size. If non-standard
tires are installed, the control unit may misinterpret the speed of the vehicle, because of
the variant data it receives from the sensors
on the axles.
f Use only tire makes and types tested by
Porsche.
The ABS system should, however, be examined at
an authorized Porsche dealer immediately to prevent the occurrence of further faults.
f If the ABS system becomes inoperative, take
your vehicle to your authorized Porsche dealer
immediately.
The functional readiness of all the main electrical
components of the ABS is checked by an
electronic monitoring system both before and
while you drive.
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Sport Mode
A sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport mode
is switched on. Interventions by the Porsche
control systems are intentionally shifted towards
greater agility and driving performance.
– PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) is automatically changed to Sport mode,
resulting in a stiffer suspension setup.
– The Tiptronic S switches to a sporty gearchanging map and shortens the gear shifting
periods. Gear changes take place faster.
– PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control is
sporty. PSM interventions take place later than
in Normal mode. The driver can maneuver the
vehicle with greater agility at its performance
limits, without having to dispense with the
assistance of PSM in emergency situations.
– The electronic accelerator pedal reacts
sooner, and the engine is more responsive to
throttle inputs. When Sport mode is switched
on, this function is activated only after the
driver has floored the accelerator pedal or
released it briefly.
– The rpm limiter characteristic is “harder”, i.e.
the engine is immediately throttled when the
performance limits are reached (only in manual
selection mode for vehicles with Tiptronic S).
f Please observe the appropriate chapters of
this Manual.
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Switching Sport mode on and off
f Press SPORT button in the center console.
When Sport mode is switched on, the lightemitting diode in the SPORT button is lit.
When Sport mode is switched on, the logo SPORT
appears next to the digital speedometer.
Switching Sport mode on and off simultaneously
activates and deactivates the Sport mode of the
PASM.
After the ignition is switched off, Sport mode and
PASM Sport mode are automatically reset to
Normal mode.
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM)
PSM is an active control system for stabilization of
the vehicle during extreme driving manoeuvres.
Warning!
The increased control that is provided should
not induce you to take greater risks with your
safety. The limits dictated by the laws of
physics cannot be overcome, even with PSM.
The risk of accidents due to inappropriate
speed cannot be reduced, even by PSM.
The driver bears the responsibility for all
driving maneuvers.
f Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
f Obey all traffic laws.
Advantages of PSM
– Superior traction and lane-holding ability in all
driving situations – even on road surfaces with
varying friction.
Readiness for operation
PSM is switched on automatically every time you
start the engine.
Function
Sensors at the wheels, brakes, steering system
and engine continuously measure:
The events below inform the driver of PSM control
operations and warn him to adapt his driving style
to the road conditions:
– The multi-functional information light on the
instrument panel lights up.
– Hydraulic noises can be heard.
– Speed
– The vehicle decelerates and steering-wheel
forces are altered as the PSM controls the
brakes.
– Steering angle
– Reduced engine power.
– Lateral acceleration
– The brake pedal pulsates and its position is
changed during braking.
However, it is possible at any time to achieve
full vehicle deceleration by increasing the foot
pressure slightly.
– Rate of turn about the vertical axis
– Brake pressure
PSM uses these values to determine the direction
of travel desired by the driver.
PSM intervenes and corrects the course if the
actual direction of motion deviates from the
desired course (steering-wheel position):
It brakes individual wheels as needed. In addition,
the engine power may be manipulated in order to
stabilize the vehicle.
– PSM actively stabilizes the vehicle during dynamic driving maneuvers (e.g. rapid steering
movements, during lane changes or on alternating curves).
– Improved braking stability in curves and on different or varying road surfaces.
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Examples of PSM control operations
The following functions stabilize the vehicle in
emergency situations, even with PSM switched
off:
– Vehicle understeers:
If the front wheels of the vehicle drift on a
bend, the rear wheel on the inside of the bend
is braked and the engine power is reduced if
necessary.
– When PSM is off, the vehicle is stabilized as
soon as one of the two front wheels enters the
ABS control range.
– Vehicle oversteers:
If the rear of the vehicle swings out on a bend,
the front wheel on the outside of the bend is
braked.
– When PSM is off and Sport mode is on, the
vehicle is stabilized as soon as both front
wheels enter the ABS control range.
One-sided spinning of the wheels is prevented,
even with PSM switched off.
The PSM should always be switched on
during “normal” driving.
However, it may be advantageous to switch off
PSM temporarily in exceptional situations, for
example:
– On a loose surface or in deep snow,
– When “rocking the vehicle free” and
– When using snow chains.
Tiptronic vehicles: When the PSM is switched off
the slip monitoring function of the Tiptronic is also
deactivated.
f Please observe the chapter “TIPTRONIC S” on
Page 141.
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Switching PSM back on
Switching off PSM
f Press PSM OFF button.
PSM is switched off after a short delay.
The light-emitting diode in the button is lit up.
When the PSM is switched off, the multifunctional PSM light on the instrument panel is lit
and a message is shown by the on-board
computer.
f Press PSM OFF button.
PSM is switched on after a short delay.
The light-emitting diode in the button and the
multifunctional PSM light go out.
The on-board computer shows a message.
Sport mode
A sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport mode
is switched on. PSM interventions are later than in
Normal mode; the vehicle can be manoeuvred
with greater agility at its performance limits,
without the need to dispense with the assistance
of PSM in emergency situations. This helps to
achieve optimal lap times, particularly on race
circuits and a dry road surface.
Multifunctional PSM light
– The multifunctional light on the instrument
panel lights up for a lamp check when the
ignition is switched on.
– The light indicates a control operation,
including when PSM is switched off (brake
control in the event of one-sided wheel spin).
– In conjunction with a message on the on-board
computer, the light indicates that PSM is
switched off.
– Faults are displayed by the light in conjunction
with a message on the on-board computer.
PSM is out of order.
Towing
f Please observe the chapter “VEHICLE
TOWING” on Page 235.
Checks on test stands
When carrying out brake tests on roller test
stands a maximum testing speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h) must not be exceeded.
Handbrake checks on the roller brake tester
must be performed only with the ignition switched
off.
f Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
f Please observe the chapter “PUTTING
VEHICLE INTO OPERATION” on Page 215.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
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Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)
Switching off PASM Sport mode
Press PASM button in the center console.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out and
the on-board computer displays a message.
The previously selected PASM mode is always activated after the engine is started.
There is no automatic return to normal mode after
the ignition is switched off.
PASM makes two running-gear setups available to
the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”.
The selection is made via a button on the center
console.
In Normal mode the running gear is in a sporty and
comfortable setup.
Sport mode offers a markedly sporty shock
absorber tuning (e.g. for driving on the race
circuit).
The variable suspension system selects the appropriate damping level for each wheel according to
the situation and conditions of driving.
Example:
If the vehicle is driven in a markedly sporty manner
in Normal mode, PASM automatically adapts the
shock-absorber behavior to the driving situation in
this case as well.
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Switching on PASM Sport mode
f Press PASM button in the center console.
When PASM Sport mode is switched on, the
light-emitting diode in the button is lit up and a
message is shown by the on-board computer.
Interior lights, reading lights
Orientation light
Switching off
A light-emitting diode at the bottom of the interior
mirror improves orientation in the passenger compartment when it is dark.
f Press left half of switch.
Switching to continuous illumination
f Press right half of switch.
Switching on and off automatically
f Move switch to center position.
The interior and footwell lights are switched
on when a door is unlocked or opened or when
the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition
lock.
A, C - Switch for reading light on driver/passenger side
B - Switch for interior light and footwell lights
D - Orientation light
The lights are switched off with a delay of
approx. 2 minutes after the doors are closed.
The light goes out immediately as soon as the
ignition is switched on or the vehicle is locked.
Interior Lights
f Please observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCHOFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on
Page 209.
For vehicles with automatic anti-dazzle
mirrors
f Switch off the automatic anti-dazzle operation
of the mirrors before you switch on the interior
light.
Otherwise the mirrors may accidentally swivel
into the anti-dazzle position.
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Operation, Instruments
1.Ignition lock/steering lock
2.Turn signals/high beam/headlight flasher stalk
3.Hands-free microphone for telephone
4.Horn
5.Wiper/washer stalk, rear window wiper
6.Button for seat heating, left
7.Interior temperature sensor/GPS antenna
8.Stopwatch
9.Emergency flasher switch
10.Central locking button, readiness display for
alarm system
11.Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
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12.Button for seat heating, right
13.Cupholder
14.Light switch
15.Operating lever for on-board computer
16.Locking lever for steering-wheel adjustment
17.Operating lever for automatic speed control
18.Operating panel for air conditioning
19 Buttons for rear spoiler,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM),
Sport mode, Porsche Stability Management
(PSM)
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Before starting the engine
Switch position 1
f Apply the footbrake.
Ignition on
f Manual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
f Turn ignition key to position 1.
Ignition is switched on.
f Tiptronic:
Move the selector lever to P or N.
All electrical equipment can be switched on.
Switch position 0
Initial position
The ignition key cannot be withdrawn when the
ignition is switched on or when the engine has
been started.
Ignition/Starter Switch with antitheft Steering Lock
The ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock positions.
The ignition key rebounds to the initial position
from every ignition lock position.
f For your safety, fasten safety belts.
f Please observe the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 19.
f Please observe the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO
REMOTE CONTROL” on Page 20.
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To withdraw the ignition key:
f Stop the vehicle.
f On vehicles with Tiptronic S:
Move selector lever to position P.
f Switch ignition off.
f Remove ignition key.
Note on operation
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
Switch position 2
Locking the steering column
Start engine
Automatic locking
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
f Please observe the chapter “STARTING PROCEDURES” on Page 72.
Switch position 3
Ignition off
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 3.
The steering column is automatically locked when
the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock.
Automatic unlocking
The steering column is automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition
lock.
Note
Risk of an accident.
The steering wheel will lock and will cause
loss of steering.
f To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 212.
f Never remove key from the ignition lock or turn
the key off while the vehicle is moving.
Gong
Warning!
f Always withdraw the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
If you leave the key in the ignition/steering lock, a
gong will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
This is a reminder to remove the key.
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Starting Procedures
Starting the engine
f Please observe the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 19.
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
f Please observe the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM” on Page 167.
Warning!
Serious injury may result if you are involved
in a collision without having fastened the
safety belts.
f Fasten safety belts before driving away.
Before starting the engine
f Apply the footbrake.
f Manual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
f Tiptronic:
Move the selector lever to P or N.
Temperature sensors on the engine automatically
provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for
starting.
Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the
accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a
warm engine.
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f As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key.
The first operation of the starter is ended automatically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent starter
operations will not be ended automatically.
If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds
of cranking:
f Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the
starter again.
f When starting the engine, be ready to drive
immediately.
Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid
engine speeds above 4,200 rpm during the
first 5 minutes.
f Do not let the engine idle to warm up.
Danger!
Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine run in an enclosed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for prolonged periods with the engine on and the car
not moving.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
is potentially hazardous.
If warning lights should come on to indicate
improper operation, they would go unnoticed.
f Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Danger of fire.
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable material.
f If your car catches on fire for any reason, call
the fire department.
Do not endanger your life by attempting to put
out the fire.
Stopping Engine
f Turn key back to position 3.
f Do not stop engine immediately after hard or
extended driving.
Keep engine running at increased idle for
about two minutes to prevent excessive heat
build-up before turning off engine.
f To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
f Make sure that when you leave the car, even
briefly, you have withdrawn the ignition key.
f Engage the steering lock by moving the steering wheel to the left or right.
Turn the steering wheel to the locking position
before you switch off the engine so that you
don’t have to exert yourself when locking or
unlocking the steering.
Warning!
Danger of injury. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
f Before working on any part in the engine compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently.
Engine-compartment blower,
radiator fan
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted on
the engine compartment lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury.
After the engine is switched off, the enginecompartment temperature is monitored for
approx. 30 minutes.
During this period, and depending on temperature, the engine-compartment blower
may continue to run or start to run.
Automatic garage door
The ignition system in your Porsche may interfere
with your electronically operated garage door.
f To check this, drive your Porsche close to the
garage door. Make sure not to interfere with
the operating range of the door.
f Run the engine at different speeds.
If the garage door opens or closes without you operating the garage door unit in your car, contact
the dealer who installed the automatic garage
door to have the frequency and/or coding of the
garage door signal changed or modified.
f Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off, the ignition off, and exercise extreme
caution.
Risk of injury. The radiator fans in the front
end of the car may be operating or
unexpectedly start operating when the
engine is switched on.
f Carry out work in these areas only with the engine switched off.
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Instrument Panel USA Models
Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1.Engine oil temperature gauge
2.Speedometer with analogue display
3.Turn signal indicator light, left
4.Tachometer
5.High beam indicator light
6.Turn signal indicator light, right
7.ABS warning light
8.Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
9.Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
10.Engine oil pressure gauge
11.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
12.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
13.Automatic speed control indicator light
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14.Light sensor for instrument illumination
15.Airbag warning light
16.Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
17.Central warning light
18.On-board computer display
19.Porsche Stability Management
Multifunctional PSM light
20.Brake warning light
21.Safety belt warning light
22.Tiptronic indicator
23.Clock and outside temperature display
24 Adjustment button for clock
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situations which may be hazardous to you or your car.
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Instrument Panel Canada Models
Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1.Engine oil temperature gauge
2.Speedometer with analogue display
3.Turn signal indicator light, left
4.Tachometer
5.High beam indicator light
6.Turn signal indicator light, right
7.ABS warning light
8.Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
9.Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
10.Engine oil pressure gauge
11.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
12.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
13.Automatic speed control indicator light
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14.Light sensor for instrument illumination
15.Airbag warning light
16.Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
17.Central warning light
18.On-board computer display
19.Porsche Stability Management
Multifunctional PSM light
20.Brake warning light
21.Safety belt warning light
22.Tiptronic indicator
23.Clock and outside temperature display
24 Adjustment button for clock
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situations which may be hazardous to you or your car.
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Instrument Illumination
The illumination is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness by the light sensor in the
tachometer.
In addition, when the car lights are switched on,
the instrument and switch symbol brightness can
be manually adjusted.
Engine oil temperature
The engine oil temperature is indicated in the left
instrument.
Warning!
A - Adjustment button for instrument illumination and
trip counter
Automatic Speed Control
Indicator light
Indicates automatic speed control readiness.
Risk of an accident, personal injury and loss
of control.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
Dimming instrument illumination
f Turn adjustment button A in the appropriate direction and hold it until the desired brightness
has been reached.
The chosen level of brightness is indicated by
a bar display in the display field of the on-board
computer.
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Resetting to zero
f Press adjustment button A for approximately
one second or
f Reset the distance in the “SET” menu of the onboard computer.
Please observe the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on
Page 100.
After exceeding 6,213 miles or 9,999 kilometers,
the counter returns to “0”.
Trip Odometer
Warning!
Risk of an accident, personal injury and loss
of control.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
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Speedometer
The digital speedometer is integrated in the onboard computer.
The indication changes from mph to km/h when
the units are changed from miles to kilometers.
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers
The units of the distance and speed displays can
be changed in the “SET” menu of the on-board
computer.
f Please observe the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on
Page 100.
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Caution!
To avoid severe engine damage.
f Always observe the engine rpm before downshifting to a lower gear, so you do not exceed
the maximum engine rpm.
Turn Signal Indicator Light
Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals.
Left arrow – left turn signals
Right arrow – right turn signals
f If the frequency of the display becomes noticeably faster, check the operation of the turn signals.
High Beam
Indicator light
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The beginning of the red marks at the right end of
the scale indicates the maximum permissible engine rpm.
A speed limiter prevents the engine from being
overrevved during acceleration. Before reaching
this area, the next higher gear should be selected.
Shift to the next lower gear when the engine rpm
drops below 1,500 rpm.
Lights when high beam or headlight flasher is
switched on.
The indicator light goes out when the high beams
are switched off.
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Pointer in the middle – normal operating temperature
The pointer may move up to the red area when engine is heavily loaded and outside temperature is
high, but should return to “normal” when engine
load is reduced.
Warning light “A”
If the coolant temperature is too high, the warning light comes on.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f Pull off the road, turn off the engine and allow
to cool.
Cooling System
Temperature gauge (ignition on)
USA: Display in °F
Canada: Display in °C
Pointer to the left – engine cold
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
loading.
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f Check radiator and air passages in front end of
car for obstructions.
f Check coolant level.
If necessary, add coolant and have fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Please observe the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL”
on Page 155.
Note
To prevent excessive temperatures, the coolingair passages must not be restricted by coverings
(e.g. films, “stone guards”).
If the coolant level is too low, the warning light
flashes.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f Switch engine off and allow to cool.
f Add coolant.
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Please observe the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL”
on Page 155.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f If the warning lights come on even though coolant level is correct, do not continue driving.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
Engine compartment blower fan
In addition, this warning light flashes to indicate a
fault in the engine compartment blower fan.
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
If the selector lever is between two positions:
– The corresponding selector lever position in
the instrument cluster flashes and
– The warning “Selector lever not engaged”
appears on the display of the on-board
computer.
f Engage the selector lever correctly.
If there is a fault in the transmission:
– The 4th gear display flashes.
– The warning “Tiptronic emergency run”
appears on the on-board computer.
f Please observe the chapter “REDUCED
DRIVING PROGRAM” on Page 146.
Tiptronic
f Have the fault repaired immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Indicator for selector lever position and
engaged gear
f Please observe the chapter “TIPTRONIC S” on
Page 141.
When the engine is running, the selector lever
position and engaged gear are indicated.
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Note
If the tank is near empty and you top up with only
a small quantity of fuel, this cannot be registered
by the level gauge and calculation of the range remaining is impossible.
Warning light “A”
When the engine is running, the warning light
of the level gauge lights up if less than approx.
2.6 U.S. gallons (10 liters) of fuel remains in the
tank or the range on remaining fuel falls below approx. 30 miles (50 km).
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f Fill up at the next opportunity.
Fuel
Level gauge
When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
f Please observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 244.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. going up
or downhill), minor deviations in the indication may
occur.
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Caution!
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine.
f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
f Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
lights have come on.
f Please observe the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM” on Page 167.
If the level gauge warning light flashes, there
has been a system fault.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
There will then be no reserve warning.
f To remedy the fault, go to an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Setting the time
Warning!
Risk of an accident and loss of control.
A - Adjustment button for clock
B - Clock
C - Outside temperature display
Clock
The clock is blanked out approximately four minutes after the ignition is switched off or when the
car is locked.
Leaving adjustment mode
Automatically after one minute or:
f Press adjustment button again.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
When adjustment mode is deliberately left by
pressing the button, the time begins precisely to
the second.
Setting hours
Note
f Press adjustment button A for about one second.
Hour display flashes.
The time mode can be changed between 12h and
24h in the on-board computer.
f Turn button in the appropriate direction:
to right – increase hours figure
to left – decrease hours figure.
Outside temperature
Adjustment in hours – turn button briefly
Fast adjustment (display cycles) –
turn and hold button.
The outside temperature display C does not indicate, if ice is on the road.
Even if a temperature above 32°F (0°C) is displayed, ice may still form on the road, for instance
on bridges or when the road passes through a
heavily shaded area.
Setting minutes
f Press adjustment button again.
Minutes display flashes.
f Set by rotating as in hours mode.
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If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
is displayed on the on-board computer when
the engine is running on or when driving:
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
f Switch off the engine.
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
computer while the engine is running or while
driving:
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Possible causes
Risk of engine damage.
With the engine warmed up and running at a speed
of 5000 rpm, the engine oil pressure should be
approx. 3.5 bar.
If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
message will be displayed by the on-board computer.
f Check oil level.
Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 98.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on Page 157.
Caution!
Engine Oil Pressure
Battery
f Do not continue driving if there is an obvious oil
leak.
f Do not continue driving if the warning lights
come on even though oil level is correct.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
f Stop the car in a safe place and stop the
engine.
– Defect in the battery charging system.
– Broken drive belt.
Warning!
Risk of an accident and risk of engine damage.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is required to steer) and coolant pump function
will stop.
f Do not continue driving.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
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Check Engine
Warning Light
The warning light in the instrument panel comes
on when the ignition is first turned on and remains
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not
come on, have the bulb replaced promptly.
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer come on and remain on while
driving, it suggests:
– a potential engine control problem and the
need for system service or
– an improperly fastened tank cap or
– refuelling with engine running.
Although the vehicle is usually driveable and will
not require towing, see your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Caution!
If the Check engine light in the instrument
panel is flashing, severe catalytic converter
damage and power loss will soon occur.
Prolonged driving with the Check engine light
on could cause damage to the emission control system. It also could affect fuel economy
and driveability.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
Central warning light
The central warning light on the instrument panel
lights up if there are warning messages in the
INFO menu.
The messages can be called in the on-board
computer INFO menu:
f Please observe the chapter “INFO WARNING
MESSAGES” on Page 92.
Brake warning light USA
Brake warning light Canada
The warning light on the instrument panel lights
up:
– if the handbrake is on,
– if the brake fluid level is low,
– if the brake pads have reached the wear limit,
– if the brake circuit division is defective.
Additionally, a warning is displayed by the onboard computer.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
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Operating lever
The on-board computer is operated with the lower
left lever on the steering column.
Selecting functions of the on-board
computer
f Push lever up 3 or down 4.
Confirming selection (Enter)
f Push the lever forward 1.
Moving back one or several selection levels
f Pull the lever back 2 once or several times or
On-Board Computer (BC)
Operation, controls
Display field
It is not possible to describe all details of the onboard computer functions in this Owner’s Manual.
However, the examples will quickly familiarize you
with the operational principle and help you to
navigate through the menu structure.
The display field is beneath the tachometer.
Readiness for operation
– With ignition switched on,
– with engine running.
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You can restore the factory default settings at any
time by using the “SET” menu.
Select the arrow on the on-board computer
display with the operating lever and push the
operating lever forward 1.
Note
You can always return to the basic menu by pulling
the operating lever several times.
Functions and display possibilities
Calling on-board computer functions in
display “C”
f Push operating lever up or down
(selection field D must be switched off).
The following displays can be called step by step:
– Average speed (ø mph),
– Average consumption (ø mpg),
– Range on remaining fuel (mi
A - Digital speedometer
B - Central display
C - Bottom display
Note
The available items and displays in the on-board
computer depend on the equipment of your vehicle. For this reason it is possible that some of the
items and displays shown here are not available in
your on-board computer.
Basic setting
– Central display: .... Radio station
The central line B of the on-board computer can
be selected in the SET menu.
),
– Navigation information
(if activated in the SET menu).
Note
The values “Average speed”, “Average consumption” and “Daily trip mileage” can be reset to zero
in the SET menu.
Switching selection field “D” on or off
f Push operating lever forward or back.
D - Selection field
E - Continuation arrow symbols
Arrow symbol “E” for continuation
Arrow symbol:
f Push operating lever down in order to page
through the menu.
Arrow symbol:
f Push operating lever up in order to page
through the menu.
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LIMIT
Acoustic warning signal for speed limit
Setting the speed
f Select LIMIT with the operating lever.
The acoustic warning signal can be activated for
speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
The signal sounds when the preset speed is exceeded.
For the signal to sound again, the driving speed
must fall below the preset speed by at least
3 mph (5 km/h).
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
Option 1:
Accepting current speed
f Push operating lever forward.
The acoustic warning signal is activated for the
current speed.
Display:
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Option 2:
Presetting speed
f Select “LIMIT active” with the operating lever:
not active
active
f If “not active”, push the operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever slightly up or down until
the desired speed is reached.
upwards: speed is increased
downwards: speed is decreased
f Select “xx mph” with the operating lever.
Note:
Holding the lever pressed up or down for a
longer period will adjust the speed in steps of
6 mph (10 km/h).
f Push operating lever forward.
Switching the acoustic warning signal off
f Select “LIMIT active” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
Display:
f Push operating lever forward.
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INFO
Warning messages
f Push operating lever forward.
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
Calling warning messages
f Select INFO with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forwards or pull backwards.
The display returns to the Info menu.
f Push operating lever forward.
Any existing warning messages can be called using the operating lever.
You also can call warning messages which were
cancelled during the journey (but only until the next
time the ignition is switched on).
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Stopwatch on the instrument panel
Note on operation
The stopwatch has an analogue and a digital display.
The large pointer of the analogue display measures the seconds. The two small pointers measure
hours and minutes. The display re-starts at zero after 12 hours.
Seconds and increments of 1/100th of a second
can be read on the digital display.
The digital display and the display in the on-board
computer can indicate up to 99 hours and
59 minutes.
When you leave the CHRONO menu while the stopwatch is running, measurement will continue.
The stopwatch stops after the ignition is switched
off. If the ignition is switched on again within approx. 4 minutes, the stopwatch will continue to
run.
The only way to reset the stopwatch to zero is by
selecting “Reset” in the CHRONO menu.
The stopwatch can be swivelled both to the left
and to the right.
Stopwatch displays:
CHRONO
Stopwatch
You can use the stopwatch to measure time intervals, e.g. on the race circuit or on work-related
journeys. Measured lap times can be stored and
evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche
Communication Management (PCM).
– on the stopwatch on the instrument panel,
– in the on-board computer menu CHRONO,
– on the performance display in the PCM.
Starting/stopping stopwatch
All stopwatch displays are started and stopped via
the on-board computer menu CHRONO.
f Please observe the chapter “Sport display” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
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Starting the timing
f Push operating lever forward.
The selection field is switched on.
f Push operating lever forward.
The time runs on all stopwatch displays.
The on-board computer display changes to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
f Select CHRONO with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
PCM information
The performance display in the “Trip/Sport display/Begin trip” menu must be selected in order to
analyse the data in the PCM.
Stopping the timing
After time measurement is started, the on-board
computer display changes to the “Stop timing/Intermediate time”.
f Select “Stop timing” with the operating lever.
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f Push lever forward.
The time is stopped in all stopwatch displays,
and the on-board computer display changes to
the “Continue/Reset” selection.
The timing can be continued or reset to zero.
PCM information
After timing has been stopped, a prompt asking
whether the time is to be stored appears on the
PCM.
Continue timing
Resetting the time
After timing has been stopped, the on-board computer display changes to the “Continue/Reset” selection.
After timing has been stopped, the on-board computer display changes to the “Continue/Reset” selection.
f Select “Reset” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
The stopwatch displays continue the timing.
f Push operating lever forward.
The display returns to the “Start timing”
selection.
The stopwatch displays in the instrument panel
and the on-board computer are reset to zero.
The on-board computer display returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection. You
can stop the stopwatch or measure an intermediate time.
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To display an intermediate time:
After timing has been started, the on-board computer display changes to the “Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
The intermediate time will be displayed for
approx. 5 seconds.
The on-board computer display then returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
f Select “Intermediate time” with the operating
lever and push the operating lever forwards.
A - Lap
B - Intermediate time
Displaying intermediate times
Several intermediate times can be displayed for a
route or for a lap on the race circuit. The intermediate times B are for your information.
Measured lap times A can be stored and evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
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f You can stop the stopwatch or measure another intermediate time.
In order to start timing a new lap:
The “New lap?” selection appears for 5 seconds
after selection of “Intermediate time”.
f Select “New lap?” with the operating lever and
push the operating lever forwards.
f The on-board computer display returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection after
a short period.
f You can stop the stopwatch or measure another intermediate time or a new lap.
PCM information
If you wish to store the lap time in the PCM, the
performance display in the “Trip/Sport display/Begin trip” menu of the PCM must be selected.
The new lap is displayed on the on-board computer and the PCM. Timing on the on-board computer
and on the PCM begins from zero. The stopwatch
in the instrument panel continues to show the total
time.
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OIL
Display and measurement of the engine
oil level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level after refuelling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the minimum mark.
Conditions for measuring the oil level
1. It is important to ensure that the vehicle is
horizontal for correct oil level measurement
to occur.
2. Engine is off.
Oil return time
Before the oil level is measured, the engine oil has
to have flowed back into the oil pan.
The time taken for the engine oil to flow back depends on the engine temperature and how long
the engine has been stopped.
Initiating oil level measurement
f Switch ignition on (do not start the engine).
The engine-oil level measurement display appears in the on-board computer.
This waiting time is counted down in the on-board
computer display when the ignition is switched on.
The oil level display segments start to “cycle”.
f It is best to measure the engine oil level before
embarking on a journey (if the vehicle has not
been driven for an extended period) or with the
engine at operating temperature. Shorter waiting times are achieved in this way.
f Allow waiting time to elapse.
f Once the measurement has been completed,
you can read off the engine oil level on the segment display.
3. Ignition on.
– If the segments are filled in up to the top line,
the oil level has reached the maximum mark.
f Under no circumstances add engine oil.
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Oil level measurement during refuelling
The oil level is automatically measured during refuelling.
Preconditions
1. Ignition is switched off.
– If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level
has reached the minimum mark.
f Add engine oil immediately.
– If the segment flashes, the oil level has
dropped to below the minimum mark.
f Add engine oil immediately.
The difference between the minimum and maximum marks on the segment display is approx.
1.2 liters.
Each segment of the display corresponds to approx. 0.4 liter.
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL” on Page 157.
Before adding oil, switch ignition off.
f Never add more engine oil than required
to reach the maximum mark.
2. If the engine is at operating temperature, at
least 5 minutes must elapse between parking
the vehicle and starting the engine.
The oil level measurement can also be
initiated in the “OIL” menu:
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
Initiating measurement
f Select “OIL” with the operating lever.
3. Refuelling completed within 15 minutes.
When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level is shown on the segment display.
Measurement will be stopped if the above requirements are not met.
f Start oil level measurement in the “OIL“ menu
or
f Push operating lever forward.
f Start oil level measurement by switching on
the ignition.
Failure
A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a
warning message in the on-board computer.
f Select “Start” and push the operating lever forward.
Measurement is started.
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SET
Basic setting on on-board computer
f Push operating lever forward.
Reset
– Reset all,
Reset average consumption,
Reset average speed,
Reset trip counter
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
Changing the basic setting of the on-board
computer
Units
– Speedometer
km - km/h, miles - mph
f Select “SET” with the operating lever.
– Consumption
l/100 km, mls/gal (USA), mpg (UK), km/l
– Temperature
°Celsius, °Fahrenheit
Display
(Select central line of the on-board
computer)
– Change display
Audio information (set radio station)
Range on remaining fuel
Empty
f Select the desired function with the operating
lever:
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Navigation
– Integrated in the BC
(Navigation instructions can be recalled on the
on-board computer display)
– When turning off
(Navigation instructions are only shown before
changing direction)
Basic setting
– Restore the basic setting of the on-board computer
Language
– Select language version
12/24h mode
– Select time mode:
12h (small squares on the right side of the time
display for AM/PM),
24h
General information regarding the
on-board computer functions
Range on remaining fuel
The range on remaining fuel is continuously recalculated during the journey based on the fuel level,
current consumption and average consumption.
The more the fuel level falls, the more spontaneously the display reacts. For this reason, the range
on remaining fuel is not displayed if less than 9
miles (15 kilometers).
Average consumption and average speed
The values displayed are based on the distance
travelled since the last reset to “zero”.
You can set the starting time for a measurement
before or during the trip.
Switching the ignition off does not reset the measurements. It is therefore possible to collect values
over long periods.
Disconnecting the car battery will cause these
memories to be erased.
If the vehicle's inclination changes while driving or
refuelling, incorrect range information may temporarily be given.
Note
If the tank is nearly empty and you top up with only
a small quantity of fuel, an accurate range on remaining fuel is impossible.
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Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board computer
If a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met. Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly –
in particular, always check the engine oil level after refuelling.
Instrument
panel
On-board
computer
Text display on on-board
computer
Meaning/measure
Seat belt
Driver and passengers must fasten their seat
belts.
Handbrake
Handbrake is still on.
Ignition key
not removed
Replace battery
in the ignition key
Replace the remote-control battery.
Ignition lock faulty,
please go to workshop
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty,
go to workshop immediately
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Relieve steering
Relieve the steering lock by moving the steering
wheel to the left or right.
Steering locked
The steering wheel lock remains engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Lights on
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Instrument
panel
On-board
computer
Text display on on-board
computer
Meaning/measure
Check left/right dipped beam (low
beam)
The reported light is faulty. Check bulb.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
also applies to:
front side lights, direction indicator,
high beam, fog lights, side indicator
light, brake light, tail light, rear fog
light, reversing light, raised brake
light, side marker
Daytime
driving lights off
Daytime driving lights switch off when the engine is shut off. Switch on lights if necessary.
Headlight beam
adjustment faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Front lid not closed
Close luggage compartment lid properly.
Rear lid not closed
Close engine compartment lid properly.
Front lid release
faulty
Luggage compartment lid release is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Rain sensor faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Top up washer fluid
LIMIT
Cannot be accepted
with vehicle stopped
The current speed can only be accepted for the
acoustic warning signal when the vehicle is in
motion.
LIMIT
30
Selected speed limit (e.g. 30 mph) for the
acoustic warning signal has been exceeded.
Adjust your speed if necessary.
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Instrument
panel
On-board
computer
Text display on on-board
computer
Meaning/measure
Please observe range
on remaining fuel
Refuel at next opportunity.
Check the oil level
Start engine oil level measurement in the
on-board computer.
The vehicle must be horizontal and the ignition
must be switched on.
Oil pressure too low
Stop immediately at a suitable place, measure
oil level with the on-board computer and, if necessary, add engine oil.
Warning light
Temperature gauge
Engine temperature too high
Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary,
add coolant.
Temperature gauge warning light
flashes
Check coolant level
Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add
coolant.
Engine diagnostics – workshop
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Reduced engine performance
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Failure of
engine-compartment blower
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Battery/generator warning
Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure gauge faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level display faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Fuel gauge warning light
Temperature gauge warning light
flashes
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Instrument
panel
On-board
computer
Text display on on-board
computer
Meaning/measure
Oil temperature gauge faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Indicator faulty
Coolant indicator failed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Brake pad wear
Have the brake pads changed immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake fluid level
Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake circuit division
Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
ABS failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM off
Porsche Stability Management has been switched off.
PSM on
Porsche Stability Management has been switched on.
PSM failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM Normal/Sport
Indicator for selected PASM mode
PASM failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM indicator faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Instrument
panel
On-board
computer
Display of
selector lever position flashes
Display of
selector lever position flashes
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Text display on on-board
computer
Meaning/measure
Sport mode failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Airbag system fault
Airbag is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Passenger airbag off
Passenger's airbag is switched off.
It is important to switch the passenger’s airbag
on again after removing the child seat.
Passenger airbag on
Passenger's airbag is switched on.
Spoiler control failure
Driving stability is impaired.
Adjust your driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Selector lever is not engaged
Tiptronic S:
Selector lever can be between two positions.
Engage the selector lever correctly.
Move selector lever to P
Tiptronic S:
Move selector lever to position P before withdrawing key from ignition lock.
Apply the brake
Tiptronic S:
Apply the brake when starting.
Depress the clutch
Manual transmission:
Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Move selector lever
to position P or N
Tiptronic S:
The vehicle can be started only in the selector
lever position P or N.
Tiptronic emergency run
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Instrument
panel
On-board
computer
Text display on on-board
computer
Meaning/measure
System fault
Go to workshop
Several systems may have failed. Adjust your
driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of fuel level indicator
Workshop
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of outside
temperature indicator
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Service in km/days
Service indicator
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than after the distance/time shown has elapsed.
However, it is the intervals in the “Guarantee
and Maintenance” booklet that are decisive.
Service now
Service indicator
Have your vehicle serviced at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Acknowledging warning messages
Warning messages can be deleted from the on-board computer display.
f Push the on-board computer operating lever forward.
You can recall erased warning messages in the “CHECK” menu.
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Warning!
Risk of an accident.
f Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency repairs, move the car well off the road. Switch on
the emergency flasher and mark the car with
road flares or other warning devices.
f Do not remain in the car. Someone approaching from the rear may not realize your vehicle
is stopped and cause a collision.
Danger of fire.
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
Emergency Flasher Switch
Operational readiness of the emergency flasher
does not depend on the ignition lock and turn signal lever position.
f If your car is disabled or parked under emergency conditions switch on the emergency
flasher in the dashboard.
All turn signals and the indicator light in the
switch flash with the same frequency.
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Hot engine compartment components can
burn skin on contact.
f Before working on any part in the engine compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently.
Fog lights in addition to parking lights or
low beam:
Pull switch to first click.
Indicator light on.
The fog lights will go out automatically
when the high beams are switched on.
Rear fog light in addition to the fog
lights:
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light on.
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is
opened while the lights (not the parking light or
Welcome Home lighting) are on, a chime warns of
possible battery discharge.
Light Switch
Lights switched off
Welcome Home Function
In some countries, differences are possible
due to provisions of law.
Note on operation
Further individual light functions (e.g. daytime driving lights) are available in vehicles with the Sport
Chrono package.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
Welcome Home Lighting
Switching on
f Move light switch to the HOME position.
For improved visibility and security when you get
in and out of the car, the fog lights and the tail
lights remain on for a certain period of time:
– When you get out of the car, the lights are
turned on for approx. 30 seconds after the
door is opened. The off-delay time recommences when the vehicle is locked.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package,
the PCM can be used to set the off-delay time.
This setting also changes the lighting period
for unlocking the vehicle.
Please observe the chapter “Individual
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
– The lights are turned on for approx.
30 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
The lights go out if the ignition is switched on
or when leaving the Welcome Home lighting.
Parking lights, side marker lights,
license plate light, instrument illumination
Low beam, high beam
Only with ignition on
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Automatic Headlight Beam
Adjustment
The turn signal lever turns off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened out after completing a turn.
Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights feature
automatic headlight beam adjustment.
Lane changer
When the ignition is switched on, the level of the
headlight beam automatically changes in accordance with the vehicle load.
The level of the headlight beam is automatically
kept constant during acceleration and braking.
f To indicate your intention when changing lanes
on the freeway, slightly lift or depress the lever
to the resistance point.
The lever will return to the OFF position when
released.
f If the frequency of the display becomes noticeable faster, check the operation of the turn signal bulbs.
Checking operation
1. Switch the low beam on.
2. Insert ignition key and switch ignition on.
The light beam first dips all the way down and
is then adapted to the vehicle load.
If this test item is not met, the headlight beam
adjustment system must be checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Headlight flasher
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever
Turn signals, low beam and high beam are ready
for operation when the ignition is on.
1 – Turn signal left
2 – Turn signal right
Push the lever to the upper or lower pressure
point – turn signals flash three times
3 – High beam
4 – Headlight flasher
Lever in center position – Low beam
When high beam and headlight flasher are selected, the blue indicator light in the tachometer is lit.
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(With ignition on or off)
f To flash the headlights to oncomming motorists, slightly pull the lever toward the steering
wheel and then release it.
The blue indicator light in the tachometer will
go on/off as you pull/release the lever.
Parking light
The parking light can only be switched on when
the ignition is switched off.
f Move the lever up or down to switch on the
right or left parking light.
f Always switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(intermittent or sensor operation).
f Always switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (intermittent or sensor operation).
f Do not operate the headlight washer in car
washes.
A - Headlight washer (Vehicles with Bi-Xenon
headlights):
f Do not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
The washer sprays only while low beam or high
beam is switched on.
Front wiper and headlight washer system
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever
Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the windshield and wiper
system.
f Avoid running the wiper blades over a dry windshield to prevent scratching the glass. Spray
washer fluid on the windshield first.
A scratched windshield will reduce visibility.
f Always loosen wiper blades from frozen glass
before operating wipers to prevent damage to
the wiper motor or blades.
5 – Windshield wipers and washer system:
f Pull wiper lever towards the steering wheel.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.
0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Rain sensor operation for front
windshield wipers
f Move wiper lever upwards to the first click.
Please observe the chapter “RAIN SENSOR” on
Page 113.
2 – Windshield wipers slow
f Move wiper lever upwards to the second click.
f Briefly push button A to operate headlight
washer system.
f If heavily soiled, repeat wash.
The headlight washer system automatically sprays
once for every ten times the front windshield
washer system is operated.
Note
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
when the ignition is on, as a precaution against
freezing.
3 – Windshield wipers fast
f Move wiper lever upwards to the third click.
4 – Front windshield wiper – one-touch operation:
f Move wiper lever downwards. The front windshield wipers wipe once.
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The rear wiper is automatically switched off when
a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h) is exceeded. It is
switched on again when the speed falls below
118 mph (190 km/h).
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package, further rear wiper functions can be selected via the
PCM.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
Rear Wiper
6 – Rear window wiper – intermittent
operation
f Move wiper lever forwards to the first click.
The rear window wiper wipes at preset intervals.
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To switch the rain sensor on again:
Maintenance note
f Move wiper lever to position 0 and then to
position 1 or
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be as
a result of the following:
f Operate windshield washer system 5 or
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, wax residues may be adhering to the
windshield. These wax residues can only be
removed by using a special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
f Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor with
four-stage switch A.
Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the windshield.
Rain sensor
In vehicles with a rain sensor the amount of rain or
snow which has settled on the windshield is
measured. Wiper speed is automatically adjusted
accordingly.
Switching on
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package, further rain sensor functions can be selected via the
PCM.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn
out.
Changing the sensitivity of the rain sensor
f Please observe the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 174.
Sensitivity can be set with switch A in 4 stages:
f Adjust switch A upwards –
high sensitivity.
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
f Replace wiper blades as soon as possible.
f Persistent dirt (e.g. insect remains) should be
regularly removed.
f Adjust switch A downwards –
low sensitivity.
f Move wiper lever upwards to the first click.
Switching off
f Move wiper lever to position 0.
The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper
lever is already in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on.
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Vehicles with Tiptronic
Hold and store speed
Additional downshifts are carried out to help maintain the pre-selected speed (especially when driving downhill).
f Bring the car to the desired speed with the
accelerator.
Warning!
Risk of accident and consequent personal injury. A constant speed may not be safe in
heavy traffic, or on winding or slippery
roads.
With the speed control system engaged, the
engine speed will not return to idle when removing the foot from the accelerator pedal.
f Do not use the speed control when it may be
unsafe to keep the car at a constant speed.
A123-
Automatic speed control readiness off/on
Hold and store/accelerate
Decelerate/resume
Interrupt
Automatic Speed Control
The automatic speed control maintains any
selected speed between 15 mph and 145 mph
(30 km/h and 240 km/h) without you having to
use the accelerator pedal.
The automatic speed control is operated with the
lever on the steering wheel.
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f Observe all local and national speed limits.
Switch automatic speed control
readiness on
f Press button A on the automatic speed control
lever.
This green indicator light in the
speedometer now indicates readiness
f Then briefly push the operating lever forward
(position 1).
Accelerating (e.g. to overtake)
Option 1
f Increase the speed as usual with the
accelerator.
When you ease off the accelerator, the
previously saved value is set again.
Option 2
f Push operating lever forward (position 1) until
the desired speed is reached.
The speed reached is maintained and stored
when the lever is released.
Option 3
f Push lever slightly forwards (position 1)
(a maximum of 10 times).
The speed is increased by 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
each time.
Note on operation
Speed control operation is automatically interrupted if the speed is increased by more than approx.
16 mph (25 km/h ) for longer than 20 seconds.
Decelerating
Option 1
f Pull operating lever towards the steering wheel
(position 2) until the desired speed is reached.
The speed reached is maintained and stored
when the lever is released.
Option 2
Interrupting automatic speed control
operation
f Pull operating lever downwards briefly
(position 3) or
f Operate brake or clutch pedal or
f Switch Tiptronic transmission to selector lever
position N.
f Briefly move lever towards the steering wheel
(position 2) (a maximum of 10 times).
The speed is reduced by 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
each time.
f Please observe the chapter “TIPTRONIC S” on
Page 141.
Vehicles with Tiptronic
Automatic speed control operation is
interrupted automatically:
Additional downshifts are carried out to improve
deceleration (especially when driving downhill).
The speed driven before the interruption remains
stored in the memory.
– If the set vehicle speed is exceeded by more
than approx. 16 mph (25 km/h) for longer than
20 seconds.
– If the actual vehicle speed falls to approx.
6 mph (10 km/h) below the set vehicle speed
for longer than 5 seconds (upward slopes).
– For PSM control operations.
Resuming the stored speed
f Briefly push operating lever upwards
(position 4).
The speed control accelerates/decelerates
the vehicle to the stored speed.
The stored speed should only be recalled when
traffic conditions and the road surface so permit.
Switching automatic speed control
readiness off
f Press button A on the automatic speed control
lever.
The green readiness light in the speedometer
goes off.
When the vehicle is parked and the ignition
switched off, the memory is cleared.
Important note
On upward or downward slopes, the set speed
cannot always be maintained by the automatic
speed control.
To obtain sufficient engine braking or a better engine-speed range, therefore, you have to select a
lower gear.
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Automatic Air Conditioning System Automatic mode
The automatic air-conditioning system controls
the preselected interior temperature completely
automatically.
If necessary, the automatic system can be
manually influenced.
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f Press AUTO button I.
AUTO will appear on the display panel.
Air quantity and distribution are automatically
controlled and variations are compensated.
All automatic setting functions can be individually
changed.
This setting is retained until the appropriate
function button is pressed again or the AUTO
button is pressed.
Seat heating, left
Defrosting the windshield
Recirculating-air button
Temperature sensor
ECO button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
Heated rear window
Seat heater, right
Temperature button
AUTO button (automatic mode)
Air distribution to footwell
Air distribution to central and side vents
Air distribution to windshield
Blower speed button
Setting temperature
f Press button H upwards or downwards
respectively.
To suit personal comfort, the interior temperature
can be adjusted between 61°F and 85°F/16 and
29.5°C.
Recommendation: 72°F/22°C.
If “LO” or “HI” appears on the display, the system
is operating at maximum cooling or heating power.
Automatic control is no longer active.
Note
If the preselected temperature is changed, the
blower speed can increase automatically in automatic mode.
The desired temperature is reached more quickly
this way.
Sensors
To avoid affecting the performance of the air-conditioning system:
f Do not cover the sun sensor on the instrument
panel or the temperature sensor D.
Defrosting the windshield
Adjusting blower speed
f Press button B (switch on or off).
The windshield is defogged or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Air flows to the windshield only.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
f Press button M upwards or downwards
respectively.
The preset blower speed is increased or
decreased.
ECO – switching compressor for airconditioning system on and off
If the button is pressed downwards at the lowest
blower stage, the blower and automatic control
are switched off. “OFF” will appear on the display
field.
Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx.
37°F/3°C, the air-conditioning compressor is
always switched on in automatic mode.
The compressor can be switched off to save fuel,
but control comfort is then limited:
The speed stages are indicated by a bar display.
Pressing the button upwards or pressing the
AUTO button switches the blower and automatic
control back on again.
f Press ECO button E.
The compressor is switched off.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
f If the interior temperature is too high, switch
compressor back on or press AUTO button.
To dry incoming air in damp weather, do not
switch off the air-conditioning compressor.
This prevents fogging of windows.
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Recirculating-air setting
Warning!
Risk of accident due to impaired vision.
In recirculating-air setting, the windows may
fog up.
f Only select recirculating-air setting for short
periods.
f If the windows fog up, switch recirculating-air
setting off immediately by pressing the
circulating-air button again and select the
“Defrost windshield” function.
Switching recirculating-air setting on or off
f Press button C.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only
the inside air is circulated.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
Over approx. 37°F/3°C
If the air-conditioning compressor was off, it
switches on automatically. The duration of recirculating-air setting is not limited.
Below approx. 37°F/3°C
The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
Recirculating-air setting is automatically ended
after approx. 3 minutes.
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Air distribution to footwell
f Press button J.
The air flows to the footwell.
The selection appears on the display panel.
Air distribution to central and side
vents
f Press button K.
The air flows from the central and side vents.
Vents must be open.
The selection appears on the display panel.
Air distribution to windshield
f Press button L.
The air flows to the windshield.
The selection appears on the display panel.
Note on operation
f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package,
individual air conditioning settings can be
stored on your vehicle key.
Please observe the chapter “Individual
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
General instructions for air-conditioning
compressor
– Can switch off briefly if engine is under an extreme load to ensure sufficient engine cooling.
– Switches off automatically at temperatures below approx. 37°F/3°C and cannot be switched
on, even manually.
– Operates most effectively with windows
closed.
If the car has been in the sun for a long time, it
is a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly
with the windows open.
– Depending on the outside temperature and humidity, condensation can drip from the evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle.
This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
– If uncooled air flows out when the lowest temperature has been set, switch off the air-conditioning compressor and have the fault repaired
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Fresh-air Intake
To ensure proper air intake:
f Keep the fresh-air inlet between the luggage
compartment lid and the windshield free from
snow, ice and leaves.
A - Continuous opening and closing
B - Setting vent direction
Central and Side Vents
Opening vents
f Rotate knurled wheel upward.
Changing air flow direction
f Move the vanes to make the air flow in the
desired direction.
Outside air or conditioned air can be delivered
from all vents, depending on the air-distribution
setting on the operating panel.
Closing vents
f Rotate knurled wheel downward.
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Switching on
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
After approx. 15 minutes, the heating switches off
automatically.
The heater can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.
Switching off
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror
Heating
The heated rear window/door mirror heating is
ready for operation when the ignition is on.
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Ashtray
Opening
f Open ashtray lid.
Emptying
Heating lighter
f Open ashtray and carefully pull out ash insert.
f Open ashtray lid.
f Leave ashtray lid open.
Push in ash insert.
f Push in knob of the cigarette lighter.
When ready for use, the lighter will snap back.
Note on operation
Warning!
The lighter receptacle should not be used for
electrical accessories.
Danger of fire.
f Never use ashtray for waste paper disposal,
as it could pose a fire hazard.
Maximum power consumption: 150 W
f Please observe the chapter “SOCKETS” on
Page 208.
Cigarette Lighter
Warning!
Danger of fire and burning.
The cigarette lighter is ready for use, regardless of the ignition lock position.
f Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
f Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter.
f Hold the lighter by the knob only.
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Cupholder
(holder for drinks cans and cups)
f Keep the cupholder closed while driving.
Warning!
Risk of scalding or damage due to spilling
drinks.
f Only use beverage containers which fit.
f Never put overfull containers in the cupholder.
f Never use hot drinks.
Extending cupholder
f Press the panel.
The panel opens.
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f Press the symbol for the respective cupholder.
f Close panel in the middle.
The cupholders can be pulled out to hold larger
containers.
Closing cupholder
f Push cupholder drawer in.
f Open panel in the middle.
f Close and engage the cupholder.
f Close panel in the middle.
Pulling cupholder out
f Pull out holder (arrow).
f Insert container.
f Carefully slide holder inwards to adjust it to the
container size.
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Storage in the Passenger
Compartment
Warning!
Additional storage possibilities
– in the doors,
– in the door sill next to the passenger’s seat,
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
– in the center console,
f Do not transport any heavy objects in the
storage trays.
– glove compartment with CD and pen holder,
f Do not carry unsecured luggage or objects in
the passenger compartment.
– behind the rear seat backrests,
– storage tray with coin holder between seats,
– clothes hook on the roof frame,
– clothes hook and pocket on back of front
backrests (depending on vehicle equipment),
– enlarged storage space by folding the rear
seat backrests forward.
Storage tray between the seats
Opening
f Press release button and lift the lid.
There is a coin holder and socket in the
forward part of the storage tray.
f Please observe the chapter “SOCKETS” on
Page 208.
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CD holder
Occupied drawers are indicated by a red window.
Opening drawers
f Push the button of the drawer you wish to
open.
Closing drawers
f Fold up CD drawer and close until it engages.
Pen holder
A pen can be clipped in on the right side of the CD
holder.
Glove compartment
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in
case of an accident.
f Keep the glove compartment closed while
driving.
Opening
f Pull the catch and open the lid.
Locking
f Lock the catch to secure the contents against
unauthorized access.
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The luggage compartment lid can also be unlocked with the radio remote control.
f Please observe the chapter “KEYS” on
Page 19.
Important Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the lids can be
opened only by connecting an external electrical
power source.
f Please observe chapter “ELECTRICAL SYSTEM” on Page 208.
or the description inside the fuse box lid.
Warning message
A - Opening luggage compartment lid
B - Opening engine compartment lid
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid
Unlocking
f Operate the appropriate pull-button next to the
driver’s seat.
The luggage compartment or engine compartment is illuminated when the respective lid is
open.
f Please observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCHOFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on
Page 209.
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A warning light in the instrument panel comes on
if the lids are not completely closed.
f Fully close the lid.
Closing luggage compartment lid and
engine compartment lid
f Lower the lid and close it.
f Push the lid closed with the palm of your hand
in the area of the lock.
Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the
lock.
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Opening luggage compartment lid
f Should you notice at any time while driving that
one of the lids is not secured properly, please
stop immediately in a suitable place and close
it.
The front lid may fly up impairing vision.
Caution!
Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid
or windshield wipers.
f Make sure that the windshield wipers are not
folded out forwards when opening the luggage
compartment lid.
f Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch
with the lever (arrow).
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Caution!
Risk of damage.
f Do not store any heavy, damp or heat-sensitive
objects behind the access covers.
Tool box
Opening
f Unlock turn-locks C.
f Open tool box and place it on the floor of the
luggage compartment.
Luggage Compartment
Access covers
(on vehicles with DVD navigation or CD changer)
Adapter for security wheel bolts
Tire filling compressor
Towing hook
Tool kit
Tire sealant
Closing
Opening
f Grasp access cover A or B at the handle and
open.
f The drive for DVD navigation and the CD
changer can be found behind the access
cover B.
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f Insert tool box into the guide pegs in the
luggage compartment floor.
f Close tool box and lock the turn-locks C.
Warning light
A warning message in the on-board computer
lights up when unlocking handle A is operated.
f Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning
lights light up.
f Check the luggage compartment.
f Close the lid.
Function with vehicle stationary
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A, the lid can be opened from the
inside immediately.
Function with vehicle in motion
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A when a speed of 2 mph
(3 km/h) is exceeded, the warning message in the
on-board computer lights up.
At the same time, the lid is unlocked and the latch
striker pops into the catch-hook position.
Trunk Entrapment
Your vehicle is equipped with an internal trunk
release mechanism.
A person trapped in the luggage compartment
can release the lid from the inside using unlocking
handle A.
The handle A is fluorescent and glows in the dark.
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Danger!
Risk of accident.
If the warning message in the on-board computer lights up when the vehicle is in motion,
the lid may impact in front of the windshield
and can tear off.
You can lose control of the vehicle.
f Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
f Check the luggage compartment.
f Close the lid.
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Note
The lid cannot be opened from the inside if the battery is disconnected or empty.
Safety reasons require that you unscrew the
latch striker of the lid lock if you plan to put
the vehicle out of operation for an extended
period.
Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
They will advise you about the necessary measures.
Note
f When loading the luggage compartment, make
sure that items of luggage or other objects
cannot become caught on handle A.
This could cause the luggage compartment to
open unintentionally.
Note
f Pay attention to the expiration date on the fire
extinguisher.
If the fire extinguisher is used after its expiration date has elapsed, it may not operate
properly.
f Follow the operating instructions on the fire
extinguisher.
f The functional ability of the fire extinguisher
should be checked by a specialist workshop
every 1-2 years.
f After use, have the fire extinguisher refilled.
Fire Extinguisher
Inserting fire extinguisher
In cars equipped with a fire extinguisher, the extinguisher is fitted to the front of the driver’s seat.
1. Place fire extinguisher in the mounting.
Taking out fire extinguisher
2. Engage fastening strap lug A in the tension
jack and close tension jack (arrow).
1. Hold fire extinguisher with one hand and press
the PRESS button on the fastening strap with
the other hand (arrow).
2. Remove fire extinguisher from mounting.
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Warning!
Risk of accident when using the HomeLink if
persons, animals or objects are within the
range of movement of the equipment that is
being operated.
f When using the HomeLink, ensure that no
persons, animals or objects are within the
range of movement of the equipment that is
being operated.
f Observe the safety notes for the original
hand-held transmitter.
Preconditions for operating and
programming the HomeLink:
– Ignition is switched on.
1, 2, 3 - Programmable buttons
A - Light-emitting diode for status identification
HomeLink
The programmable HomeLink replaces up to three
original hand-held transmitters used to operate
various devices (e.g. garage door, gate to the
property, alarm system).
You can program buttons 1 to 3 with a frequency
of an original handheld transmitter.
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– Fog lights are switched off.
To operate the respective device:
f Press the appropriate button (1, 2 or 3).
Light-emitting diode A lights up during signal
transfer.
Note on operation
f Always use the HomeLink opener in the
direction of travel.
Otherwise, range restrictions cannot be ruled
out.
f Before selling the vehicle, delete the
programmed signals of the HomeLink.
f Please read the instructions for the original
hand-held transmitter to find out whether the
original transmitter is equipped with fixed or
changeable code.
HomeLink with fixed code system
HomeLink with changeable code system
1. Press the desired button until the light-emitting
diode begins to flash slowly.
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform
steps 2 and 3.
1. Allocate the required keys as for the systems
with fixed code (steps 1 to 3).
2. Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx.
0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm) in front of the marked
position (figure) on the vehicle.
3. Press the transmit button on the original handheld transmitter until the fog lights flash three
times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate other buttons.
Note
Allocating signals to the buttons
f Please follow the operating instructions for the
original hand-held transmitter.
Prior to programming the HomeLink for the
first time
Several attempts with different distances between
the vehicle and the original hand-held transmitter
might be necessary.
The fog lights will flash once the 5 minutes have
been exceeded. Programming must be repeated
from the beginning in this case.
2. To synchronise the system:
Press the programming button on the receiver
for the garage door actuator.
Afterwards, you usually have approx.
30 seconds to initiate step 3.
3. Press the allocated HomeLink button twice.
(With some devices, the button to be allocated
must be pressed a third time in order to
complete the setting process.)
4. Repeat the programming steps to allocate
other buttons.
Note
f Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer
if you have not been able to program the
buttons successfully even though you have
carefully followed the instructions in this
chapter and the operating instructions for the
original hand-held transmitter.
The following process deletes the standard codes
set at the factory. Do not repeat the process if you
program further buttons.
f Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3
depressed for approx. 20 seconds until lightemitting diode A begins to flash quickly.
All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are
deleted.
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To reprogram a single button:
1. Press the desired button until the
light-emitting diode begins to flash slowly
(approx. 20 seconds).
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform
steps 2 and 3.
2. Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx.
0 to 30 cm in front of the marked position
(figure) on the vehicle.
3. Press the transmit button on the original
hand-held transmitter until the fog lights flash
three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate other buttons.
Note
Several attempts with different distances between
the vehicle and the hand-held transmitter might be
necessary.
The fog lights will flash once the 5 minutes have
been exceeded. Programming must be repeated
from the beginning in this case.
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Deleting programmed signals of the
HomeLink
(e.g., when selling the vehicle)
f Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3
depressed for approx. 20 seconds until lightemitting diode A begins to flash quickly.
All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are
deleted.
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM)
f Refer to the separate operating instructions
before putting the PCM into operation.
f Please observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCHOFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on
Page 209.
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or operate the on-board computer, radio, navigation system, telephone or other equipment
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Operate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
The reception conditions for the radio module integrated in the PCM change continuously as you
drive. Interference from buildings, terrain and the
weather is unavoidable.
FM stereo reception is particularly susceptible to
varying reception conditions.
Electronic accessories should only be retrofitted
by a qualified specialist workshop.
Accessories which have not been tested and
approved by Porsche may impair radio reception.
Navigation
When put into operation for the first time, a
distance of approx. 30 miles (50 km) must be
driven in order for the navigation system to
complete the process of fine calibration.
The same applies when the tires are changed (e.g.
summer/winter tires) or new tires fitted.
Full location accuracy is not yet achieved during
the fine-calibration process.
If the vehicle has been transported (e.g. ferry, car
train), the system may take a few minutes to determine the current location after it has been
switched on.
Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow)
may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation.
When the battery has been disconnected, it may
take up to 15 minutes before the navigation
system is operational again.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
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Car Audio Operation/Tips
Fading and drifting
Multipath
FM reception
FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km),
except for some high power stations.
Because of the reflecting characteristics of FM,
direct and reflected signals may reach the antenna
at the same time (multipath) and cancel each other
out.
As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead
spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter
or loss of reception.
A vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio.
Because the vehicle moves, reception conditions
are constantly changing.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from
other vehicles are all working against good reception.
Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be
problems when they are not.
The following characteristics are completely normal for a given reception area, and they do not indicate any problem with the radio itself.
Note
Electronic accessories should only be installed by
your authorized Porsche dealer.
Equipment which has not been tested and approved by Porsche may impair radio reception.
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If a vehicle is moving away from the desired station’s transmitter, the signal will tend to fade and/
or drift. This condition is more prevalent with FM
than AM, and is often accompanied by distortion.
Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain
degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selection of a stronger signal.
Static and fluttering
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter
and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or mountains, the radio sound may be accompanied with
static or fluttering because of the characteristic of
FM.
In a similar effect, a fluttering noise is sometimes
heard when driving along a tree-lined road.
This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjusting the tone control for greater bass response until the disturbance has passed.
Station swapping
When two FM stations are close to each other, and
an electronic dead spot, such as static or multipath area, interrupts the original signal, sometimes the stronger second signal will be selected
automatically until the original one returns.
This swapping can also occur as you drive away
from the selected station and approach another
station of a stronger signal.
Compact disc player
Caution!
To avoid damage to compact disc player and
discs.
f Use only compact discs labeled as shown, having no dirt, damage or warpage.
f Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part
of the player unit.
Do not insert any object other than a disc into
the slot.
Remember there are no user-serviceable parts
inside the compact disc player.
f Do not allow the disc to sustain any fingerprints, scrapes or stickers on the surfaces.
This may cause poor sound quality.
Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole.
f When not in use, take the disc out of the player,
put the disc back into its case and store it
away from dust, heat, damp and direct sunlight.
Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun
can damage the disc.
f If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping
the surfaces from the center to the outside in
a radial direction with a soft cloth.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
anti-static record preservative.
Disc cleaners are available in audio stores.
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Car Telephone and
Aftermarket Alarms
It is essential to observe the instructions of
the telephone manufacturer before putting
the telephone into operation.
Important legal and safety information
regarding the use of cellular telephones
Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which
is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in
accordance with the technical requirements of
Porsche.
Some states may prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and
regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the
areas where you drive.
Danger!
Risk of an accident.
Severe personal injury or death can result in
the event of an accident.
Looking away from the road or turning your
attention away from your driving can cause
an accident and serious or fatal injury.
When using your cellular telephone, you should always:
The transmission power must not exceed
10 W.
The devices must possess a type approval for
your vehicle and have an “e” symbol.
If you should require equipment with transmission
power values greater than 10 W, please consult
your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose.
He is familiar with the technical requirements for
installing devices of this kind.
The antennas for all radios and telephones with a
transmitting antenna must be externally mounted.
f Give full attention to your driving - pull off the
road and park before making or answering a
call if traffic conditions so require; and
The improper installation of radios or telephones
or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting
antenna inside the car may cause the warning
lights to come on.
f Keep both hands on the steering wheel - use
hands-free operation (if available) - pull off the
road and park before using a hand-held telephone.
Improper installation of such equipment can create a discharged battery or excessive current
draw from added equipment.
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If aftermarket systems are installed by non-dealership technicians or outside the selling dealer,
problems may result. Installation of aftermarket
equipment is not covered under the New Car Warranty.
f Consult your authorized Porsche dealer about
the installation of non Porsche approved equipment.
Reception quality
The reception quality of your car telephone will
change constantly when you are driving. Interference caused by buildings, landscape and weather
is unavoidable. It may become particularly difficult
to hear when using the hands-free function due to
external noise such as engine and wind noise.
Automatic car-wash
f Unscrew external antennas before using an automatic car-wash.
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To avoid damage to the clutch and transmission:
f Always depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears. Make sure that the gearshift
lever is completely engaged.
f Only shift into reverse when the car has come
to a complete stop.
f When shifting gears, always ensure that the
clutch pedal is fully depressed and the gear
has fully engaged.
f Select reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
Manual Transmission, Clutch
The positions of the gears are shown on the shift
diagram on the gearshift lever.
Warning!
Risk of accident.
f Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats
or other objects.
Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are
available at your authorized Porsche dealer.
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f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
When reverse gear is selected and the ignition is
on, the backup lights are illuminated.
Permitted engine speed
f You should change into a higher gear before
the needle reaches the red mark on the tachometer, or ease off the accelerator.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage (overrevving) when
shifting down to a lower gear.
f Take care not to exceed the maximum permitted engine speed when shifting down.
Tiptronic S
Release button
The release button (arrow) in the selector lever
prevents unintentional gear changes.
The Porsche Tiptronic is a five-speed transmission
with an “automatic” and a “manual” selection
mode.
The release button must be pressed when shifting
to position R or P.
In automatic selection mode (selector lever position D), gear changing is automatic.
You can change temporarily from automatic to
manual mode using the rocker switches on the
steering wheel.
Starting
The engine can be started only if the brake pedal
is depressed and the selector lever is in position
P or N.
In manual selection mode (selector lever position M), you change gear using the rocker switches on the steering wheel.
Moving off
You can change between selector lever position D
and M as you wish while driving.
Note
Take care not to operate the rocker switches on
the steering wheel inadvertently in either auto matic or manual mode, thereby triggering undesired
gear changes.
Keylock position
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector lever position P.
Changing the selector lever position
The selector lever is locked with the ignition key
withdrawn.
The selector lever can be moved from position P
or N only with:
f Only select the desired position for moving off
(D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the
brake pedal is depressed.
f Since the vehicle creeps when in gear, do not
release the brake until you want to move off.
f After selecting a gear, do not accelerate until
you can feel that the gear is engaged.
– The ignition switched on
– The brake pedal pressed and
– The release button pressed
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If the selector lever is between two positions:
If there is a fault in the transmission:
– The corresponding selector lever position in
the instrument cluster flashes for two seconds
and
– The 4th gear display flashes.
– The warning “Selector lever not engaged” appears in the on-board computer.
f Engage the selector lever correctly.
– The selector lever position is displayed immediately after the correct position has been detected.
– The current gear is shown after a brief
detection period.
Indicator for selector lever position and
engaged gear
When the engine is running, the selector lever position and engaged gear are indicated.
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– The warning “Tiptronic emergency run” appears on the on-board computer.
Please observe the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING PROGRAM” on Page 146.
f Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Selector Lever Positions
D - Automatic selection mode
P – Parking lock
Select position D for “normal” driving. The gears
are shifted automatically according to the accelerator position and speed.
f Engage parking lock only when vehicle is stationary.
f Engage parking lock after applying the handbrake and release it before releasing the handbrake.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector lever position P.
R – Reverse gear
f Select only if car is stationary and the brake is
applied.
N – Neutral
Selector lever position N must be selected for
towing or in car washes, for example.
f Only select the desired position for moving off
(D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the
brake pedal is depressed.
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and on
the resistance (e.g. uphill), the gear-changing
points are shifted towards higher or lower enginespeed ranges.
The accelerator position, driving speed, engine
speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration and
the road profile all have an influence on the gearchanging characteristic.
Unwanted upward shifts, e.g. before bends, are
prevented by swiftly releasing the accelerator pedal.
Sport mode switched on
f Please observe the chapter “SPORT MODE” on
Page 62.
If the Sport mode program is switched on, Tiptronic switches to a sporty gear-changing map and
shortens the shifting periods.
Deceleration downshifts are commenced earlier.
Downshifts are already carried out in the case of
slight decelerations, even at higher engine
speeds.
Driving off
In 2nd gear, the vehicle moves off with the throttle only slightly open.
Move off in 1st gear with the throttle open wider
or when the engine is cold.
Depending on lateral acceleration, upward changes on bends are not made until the engine-speed
limit is reached.
Under braking, and depending on the amount of
deceleration, the Tiptronic changes down earlier.
For subsequent cornering, the right gear is engaged when pressure is applied to the brakes before the bend. The bend is taken in the right gear,
and when you accelerate out of the bend you do
not have to shift down.
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Shifting gears on the steering wheel
Temporary change-down
With the rocker switches on the steering wheel,
you can change temporarily from automatic
selection mode D to manual mode M.
Conditions:
Speed is higher than approx. 33 mph (54 km/h).
Example:
– Shifting down before bends and on entering
built-up areas.
– Shifting down on downward slopes
(engine braking).
– Shifting down for brief spurts of acceleration.
– Selecting 1st gear for starting off.
f Rapid acceleration.
The Tiptronic temporarily changes to the
sportiest gear-changing map, i.e. to the highest possible gear-changing points.
Correspondingly, the transmission shifts down
immediately by one or two gears.
Ending the function:
f Release the accelerator markedly
(by approx. 25%).
Kickdown
Manual selection mode remains engaged:
– for cornering (depending on the lateral
acceleration) and overrunning,
– when the vehicle is stationary
(e.g. at a junction).
The system leaves manual selection mode:
– automatically after approx. 8 seconds
(unless cornering or overrunning),
– if you depress the accelerator for kickdown,
– after moving off.
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The kickdown function is active in selector lever
position D, even if you temporarily change to manual mode M using the rocker switches on the
steering wheel.
f For optimum acceleration, e.g. when overtaking, depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
full-throttle point (kickdown).
The transmission shifts down depending on the
speed of travel and engine speed.
Upward shifts occur at the highest possible engine
speeds.
These gear-changing speeds remain active until
the accelerator is released to approx. 80% of the
full-throttle position.
M - Manual selection mode
The currently selected gear is retained when you
change from D to M.
If you change from M to D, the gear-changing map
suitable for your current driving style is selected
and the appropriate gear is chosen.
Warning!
The kickdown function is not active in manual
selection mode “M”.
f Therefore shift down manually when accelerating (e.g. to overtake).
PSM switched off and/or Sport mode
switched on
Manual mode failure
f Please observe the chapter “PORSCHE STABILITY MANAGEMENT (PSM)” on Page 63.
If manual mode fails, the control electronics
switch to automatic mode. In this event, the instrument cluster will display selector lever position D.
f Press upper part (+) of a rocker switch.
f Please observe the chapter “SPORT MODE” on
Page 62.
f Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Shifting down
If the PSM is switched off and/or Sport mode is
switched on, an automatic upshift does not occur
when the engine speed limit is reached.
Two rocker switches in the upper steering-wheel
spokes let you comfortably and reliably select the
five forward speeds.
Shifting up
f Press lower part (–) of a rocker switch.
Depending on driving speed and engine speed,
you can shift up or down at any time.
Gear changes which would exceed the upper or
lower engine-speed limit will not be executed by
the controller.
You can change down two gears by quickly pressing the rocker switches twice.
If the engine-speed limit is reached, an automatic
upward shift is performed or, just before idling
speed is reached, a downward shift is performed.
Cancelling upshift suppression
This restriction can be cancelled for one gear
change by depressing the accelerator to kickdown. If, for example, the engine speed limit is
reached during overtaking and the automatic upshift does not occur, the transmission in this case
shifts up by accelerating to kickdown.
f Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle point (kickdown).
Select an appropriately low gear on upward and
downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power and
engine braking.
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Slip monitoring
When the speeds of rotation of the front and rear
axles differ by more than the maximum permissible value, integrated slip monitoring changes up to
the next gear.
This increases driving stability on a slippery surface.
Note
Slip monitoring is also deactivated when Porsche
Stability Management (PSM) is switched off.
Stopping
f For a brief stop (e.g. at a traffic light), leave the
selector lever in drive position and hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.
f For a longer stop with the engine running, select position N (neutral) and hold vehicle in position with the foot brake.
Select lever position D only when the foot
brake pedal is depressed.
f Do not hold the car on a slope using the
accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the handbrake instead.
f Before leaving the vehicle, always apply the
handbrake and move the selector lever to position P.
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Parking
Warning!
f When parking or maneuvering in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of the
footbrake.
Reverse gear lock monitoring is disabled in
the emergency running program.
Damage to the vehicle may result as well as
loss of control, if the vehicle is moving forward fast enough to cause rear wheel lockup.
Driving in winter
f Do not shift into R while the vehicle is moving
forward.
f Go easy on the accelerator!
In wintry road conditions it is advisable to take
steep inclines in manual mode. This prevents the
occurrence of gear changes that could cause
wheelspin.
Tow-starting, towing
Proceed as follows in the event of a transmission
fault:
1. Stop in a safe place.
2. Move selector lever to position P, switch the ignition off and wait for 10 seconds.
f Please observe the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 235.
3. Start the engine.
2nd gear in selector position D and reverse
gear R are now available.
Reduced driving program
4. Have the fault seen to immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
A transmission fault is indicated by the following
symptoms:
– The 4th gear display on the instrument cluster flashes.
– The warning “Tiptronic emergency run” appears on the on-board computer.
– The transmission no longer shifts.
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Lifting/Sliding Roof.................................... 160
Roof Transport System.............................. 164
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Lifting/Sliding Roof
A - Opening the lifting/sliding roof
f Press rear of rocker switch A until lifting/sliding roof reaches the desired position.
Warning!
Risk of injury when operating or automatically closing the lifting/sliding roof.
One-touch operation
f Touch rear of rocker switch A.
Lifting/sliding roof opens to its end position.
Stop it in any position by touching any button.
f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the lifting/sliding roof is operated.
f Always withdraw the ignition key when leaving
the vehicle. Uninformed persons (e.g. children)
could injure themselves by operating the lifting/sliding roof.
Note
The lifting/sliding roof opens until it reaches the
best position from the point of view of noise. It can
be opened fully, however, if you press the rocker
switch again.
f In case of danger, release the button immediately and operate the lifting/sliding roof in the
opposite direction.
Readiness for operation
– When the ignition is switched on (engine
switched on or off) or
– With doors closed and ignition key withdrawn,
but only until a door is first opened.
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B - Closing the lifting/sliding roof
C - Lifting the lifting/sliding roof
f Press front of rocker switch B until lifting/sliding roof reaches the desired position.
f Press center of rocker switch C until lifting/
sliding roof reaches the desired position.
One-touch operation
One-touch operation
f Touch front of rocker switch B.
Lifting/sliding roof closes to its end position.
Stop it in any position by touching any button.
f Touch the rocker switch C in the center.
Lifting/sliding roof opens to its end position.
Touch button again to stop in any position.
B - Lowering the lifting/sliding roof
f Press front of rocker switch B until lifting/sliding roof reaches the desired position.
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Emergency operation
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury and damage
to the lifting/sliding roof during emergency
operation.
f Do not operate the lifting/sliding roof with the
rocker switch during and after emergency
operation.
Before using emergency operation, please check
whether defective fuses are the cause of the malfunction.
f Please observe the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYSTEM” on Page 208.
Closing the sliding roof
1. Carefully unclip both covers A with a screwdriver.
If the car is equipped with HomeLink, the
HomeLink buttons must be carefully unclipped
instead of the covers.
2. Unscrew the two screws B.
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3. Fold down the cover of the lifting/sliding roof
drive at the rear.
Remove the Allen key (arrow) from its holder.
4. Insert the Allen key into the drive axle.
5. Press the Allen key into the drive axle, keep it
pressed and turn it clockwise until the lifting/
sliding roof is closed.
6. Remove the Allen key.
Close the cover and screw in the screws.
7. Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Roof Transport System
f Please follow the separate instructions for fitting the Roof Transport System.
f Only use Roof Transport Systems from the
Porsche Tequipment product range or Roof
Transport Systems which have been tested
and approved for your car by Porsche.
Fitting normal commercially available luggage
racks is not possible.
The Porsche Roof Transport System allows you
to carry various sports and hobby equipment.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
tell you about the various different uses of the
Roof Transport System.
Safety notes!
f Completely remove the Roof Transport System
before using an automatic car wash – risk of
damage to the vehicle!
f The convertible top must not be operated
when the basic carrier is fitted – risk of damage.
f Do not exceed the maximum permitted payload, the maximum permitted gross weight
and the maximum permitted axle loads.
Please observe the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 245.
f Distribute load evenly, with heavy items as low
as possible.
Items of luggage must not project beyond the
side of the load area.
f Fix and secure every item to the basic carrier
with a rope or lashing strap (do not use elastic
rubber tensioners).
f Before every journey, and at regular intervals
during long trips, check that Roof Transport
System and load are secure. Re-tighten if necessary and secure additionally by locking.
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When the Roof Transport System is loaded, the
maximum speed depends on the nature, size and
weight of the load being carried.
Driving, braking and steering behavior change due
to the higher center of gravity and the greater
wind-resistant area. You should adapt your driving
style appropriately.
Since fuel consumption and noise are increased
with the Roof Transport System fitted, it should
not remain on the vehicle if not in use.
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Coolant Level............................................
Engine Oil .................................................
Engine Oil Level ........................................
Engine Oil Recommendation.......................
Brake Fluid Level.......................................
Fuel Economy ...........................................
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries..
Fuel Recommendations..............................
Portable Fuel Containers............................
Emission Control System ...........................
How Emission Control Works .....................
Fuel Evaporation Control............................
Washer Fluid .............................................
Power Steering .........................................
Air Filter ...................................................
Combination Filter .....................................
Manual Transmission Oil ............................
Automatic Transmission Fluid .....................
Wiper Blades ............................................
Car Care Instructions.................................
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Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
f The engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
This caution also applies to the entire vehicle.
f Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well
ventilated area.
f Ensure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially cautious of such devices such as hot water heaters which ignite a flame intermittently.
f Before working on any part in the engine compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
f Be alert and cautious around engine at all
times while the engine is running.
If work has to be performed with the engine
running, always set the parking brake, and
make sure the shift lever is in neutral position
or the selector lever in position P.
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f In particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.),
jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted
on the engine-compartment lid.
The engine-compartment blower can start or
continue running as a function of temperature,
even with the engine switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off, the ignition switched off, and exercise
extreme caution.
f Do not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
f Incomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty
period may affect your Porsche warranty coverage.
f Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or
coolant, are hazardous to your health.
Keep these fluids out of children’s reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
f Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ignition system. When the ignition is on, high
voltage is present in all wires connected with
the ignition system; therefore, exercise extreme caution when working on any part of the
engine while the ignition is on or the engine is
running.
Power measurements
f Always support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car.
Power measurements on dynamometers are not
approved by Porsche.
f When working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Remove the ignition key.
f Some countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried.
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.
Checking coolant level
The expansion tank with its filler orifice is in the engine compartment.
f Check the coolant level regularly through the
transparent expansion tank.
When the engine is cold and the car is level the
fluid level must lie between the “MIN” and “MAX”
markings.
Topping off coolant
Warning!
Coolant Level
f Please observe the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE” on Page 154.
The cooling system is filled at the factory with a
permanent coolant.
It provides year-round protection from corrosion
and freezing down to –31°F/–35°C.
f Only use antifreeze authorized by Porsche.
Danger of serious personal injury from scalding. Coolant is hazardous to your health, and
may be fatal if swallowed.
f Do not open the cap of the expansion tank
while the engine is hot.
f Allow the engine to cool down before opening
the cap and protect your hands, arms and face
from any possible escape of hot coolant.
f Keep coolant out of children’s reach.
f Also, keep coolant away from your pets.
They can be attracted to it should there be a
spill, or to used coolant left in an open container. Coolant can be deadly to pets if consumed.
1. Switch engine off and let it cool.
Please observe the chapter “COOLING SYSTEM” on Page 82.
2. Cover the expansion tank cap with a thick rag.
Open cap slowly and carefully and allow overpressure to escape.
Then unscrew cap completely.
3. Only add a mixture of antifreeze and water in
equal parts, and do not exceed the “MAX”
mark.
Antifreeze in coolant:
50% gives protection down to –31°F/–35°C
60% gives protection down to –58°F/–50°C
4. Screw cap firmly on.
If in an emergency pure water has been added, the
mix ratio must be corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Marked loss of coolant indicates leakage in the
cooling system.
The cause should immediately be remedied at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
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Engine-compartment blower,
radiator fan
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted on
the engine compartment lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury.
After the engine is switched off, the enginecompartment temperature is monitored for
approx. 30 minutes.
During this period, and depending on temperature, the engine-compartment blower
may continue to run or start to run.
f Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off, the ignition off, and exercise extreme
caution.
Risk of injury. The radiator fans in the front
end of the car may be operating or
unexpectedly start operating when the
engine is switched on.
f Carry out work in these areas only with the engine switched off.
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Engine Oil
Engine oil consumption
It is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality
and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine
is operated, the climate, road conditions as well
as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the
lubricant.
If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and
consumes a normal amount of oil, the engine oil
measurement may not show any drop in the oil
level at all, even after 600 miles (1,000 km) or
more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear
that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the
vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an expressway, making it then appear that oil is excessively
consumed after driving at high speeds.
If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed,
climatic conditions are warm, and the load is high,
the oil should be checked more frequently, as
driving conditions will determine the rate of oil
consumption.
– The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to
lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
Therefore, the engine oil should be checked
regularly and kept at the required level.
– Make it a habit to have the engine oil level
checked at every fuel filling.
– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level
indicator.
The oil pressure warning light indicates serious
engine damage may be occuring when lit, if engine rpm is above idle speed.
Engine Oil Level
f Please observe the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE” on Page 154.
f Regularly check the oil level using the on-board
computer after the vehicle is refuelled.
Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 98.
The difference between the minimum and maximum marks on the segment display is approx.
1.2 liters.
Each segment of the display corresponds to approx. 0.4 liter.
If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are
dusty, humid, or hot, the frequency of the oil
change intervals should be greater.
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Topping off engine oil
Warning!
Risk of burning from hot parts in engine compartment. Risk of injury by rotating parts.
The engine compartment blower on the engine compartment lid can start up even with
engine off.
f Exercise extrem caution when working in the
engine compartment.
f Top off engine oil only with the engine off.
Engine oil is hazardous to your health and
may be fatal if swallowed.
f Keep engine oil out of children’s reach.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals.
f Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
1. The on-board computer indicates how much oil
must be added.
2. Pull oil filler tube upwards out of its holder.
3. Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening.
4. Add at most 0,5 quarts (0,5 liter) of engine oil
at a time.
5. Measure oil level again with the on-board
computer.
6. Add more engine oil if necessary.
Never add more engine oil than required
to reach the max. mark.
7. Carefully close cap of the oil filler opening.
8. Push oil filler tube into its holder until it snaps
into place.
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Engine Oil Recommendation
Recommended oil viscosity ranges dependent on ambient temperatures
Ambient temperature
seasonal
SAE Viscosity Range
engine oils
generally above 14°F/–10 °C
SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30, 0W-40,
5W-40, 10W-40 and higher.
generally below 14°F/–10 °C
SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40,
10W-40.
f Use only engine oils approved by Porsche.
If in doubt ask your authorized Porsche dealer for Porsche tested and approved all-season oils.
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Oil change
The engine oil has to be changed at the intervals
listed in your Maintenance Schedule.
f Please observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 244.
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the required oils and the necessary filling equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the engine have your
dealer check it out immediately.
All current engine oils are compatible with each
other, i. e. when making an oil change it is not necessary to flush the engine if you wish to use a different brand or grade of oil.
Since, however, each brand of oil has a special
composition, you should, if possible, use the
same oil brand if it becomes necessary to top up
between oil changes.
Porsche engines have long intervals between oil
changes. You can make best use of these long oil
change intervals by using multigrade oils since
these are largely independent of seasonal fluctuations in temperature.
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If your vehicle is used frequently in stop-and-go
traffic in cold weather, the engine will not always
be properly warmed up.
Condensation from products of combustion may
accumulate in the oil. In this case, it is advisable
to change the oil more frequently so that your engine once again has 100% efficient engine oil.
Engine oil performance class
Engine oil is not only a lubricant, but also serves
to keep the engine clean, to neutralize the dirt
which penetrates into the engine through combustion and to protect the engine against corrosion.
To perform these functions, the oil is provided with
additives which have been specially developed for
these functions.
The efficiency of an oil is expressed, for example,
by the API, ILSAC or ACEA classifications.
Viscosity
Like all liquids, engine oil is viscous when cold,
and thin-bodied when warm. The viscosity of an oil
is expressed by its SAE class. For cold viscosity
(measured at temperatures below 32°F/0°C) the
SAE class is given as a number and the letter “W”
(as in winter), for hot viscosity (measured at
212°F/100°C) the SAE class is given only as a
number.
The viscosity of an oil is, therefore, always the
same if it has the same number of an SAE class.
Oils with two viscosities are called multigrade oils;
oils with only one viscosity are termed singlegrade oils.
Single-grade oils can not be used in your engine.
The viscosity of the engine oil for your Porsche
has to be chosen according to the ambient temperature given in the engine oil recommendation
table.
Brake Fluid Level
f Please observe the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE” on Page 154.
f Use only new (unused) Original Porsche
brake fluid.
Warning!
Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and
may be fatal if swallowed.
Brake fluid also attacks paintwork.
f Keep brake fluid out of children’s reach.
f Take care while topping off brake fluid not to
soil the luggage compartment or items of luggage.
Checking the brake fluid level
The reservoir for the hydraulic braking and clutch
systems is located in the luggage compartment.
1. Open and remove cover flap A.
2. Regularly check the brake-fluid level on the
transparent expansion tank through the
window B.
The fluid level should always lie between the
minimum and maximum marks.
A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear and
automatic readjustment of the disc brakes is
normal.
If, however, the fluid level falls markedly or below
the minimum mark, the braking system may have
developed a leak.
f Have the brake system checked without delay
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over
time. This accumulation of water lowers the boiling point and, under certain operating conditions,
can affect the braking action.
Therefore have the brake fluid changed in accordance with the change intervals stated in the
brochure “Maintenance”.
Warning light USA
Warning light Canada
– The warning lights on the instrument panel and
on the on-board computer indicate an insufficient brake fluid level.
– If the warning light lights up on the instrument
panel and the warning message appears on
the on-board computer in combination with a
larger pedal travel, a brake circuit may have
failed.
If the warning lights should light up whilst
driving:
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
f Do not continue driving.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Fuel Economy
Fuel economy will vary depending on where,
when and how you drive, optional equipment
installed, and the general condition of your
car.
A car tuned to specifications and correctly
maintained, will help you to achieve optimal
fuel economy.
f Have your vehicle tuned to specifications.
Air cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper
engine “breathing”.
Battery should be fully charged.
Wheels should be properly aligned.
Tires should be inflated at correct pressure.
f Always monitor your fuel consumption.
f Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed
as much as possible.
f Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.
f Do not drive longer than necessary in the lower
gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without
lugging the engine will help save fuel.
f Prolonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start
the vehicle just before you are ready to drive.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
f Switch off the engine if stationary for longer
periods.
f Any additional weight carried in the vehicle reduces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a
minimum and remove all unnecessary items.
Operating Your Porsche in other
Countries
f Organize your trips to take in several errands
in one trip.
Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, cars built for the U.S. and Canada differ from
vehicles sold in other countries.
f All electrical accessories contribute to increased fuel consumption.
f Only switch on the air conditioning when necessary.
f Do not drive with the Roof Transport System
mounted unless you need it.
The EPA estimated m.p.g. is to be used for
comparison purposes, actual mileage may
be different from the estimated m.p.g.,
depending on your driving speed, weather
conditions and trip length. Your actual
highway mileage will probably be less than
the estimated m.p.g.
f Please observe all local and national speed
limits.
If you plan to take your Porsche outside the continental limits of the United States or Canada, there
is the possibility that
– unleaded fuel may not be available;
– unleaded fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Excessive engine knock and serious damage to both engine and catalytic converters could result;
– service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service facilities, tools or diagnostic equipment;
– replacement parts may not be available or very
difficult to get.
Porsche cannot be responsible for the
mechanical damage that could result
because of inadequate fuel, service or parts
availability.
If you purchased your Porsche abroad and want to
bring it back home, be sure to find out about shipping and forwarding requirements, as well as current import and customs regulations.
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Fuel
Warning!
Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to
health.
f Fire, open flame and smoking are prohibited
when handling fuel.
f Avoid contact with skin or clothing.
f Do not inhale fuel vapors.
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine:
f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
f Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
lights have come on.
f Please observe the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM” on Page 167.
Please observe the chapter “FUEL ECONOMY”
on Page 163.
Please observe the chapter “LEVEL GAUGE”
on Page 84.
Check engine warning light
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer come on and remain on while
driving, it suggests:
– an improperly fastened tank cap or
– refuelling with engine running.
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Opening the filler flap
The filler opening is under the filler flap in the front
right fender.
f With the vehicle unlocked, press on the front
part of the filler flap (arrow) to open the flap.
The filler flap is centrally locked along with the other locks.
If there is a defect in the automatic unlocking
system:
f Open the passenger door.
f Pull the ring in the right-hand door aperture
(arrow).
1. Important: Stop the engine and switch off the
ignition.
2. Slowly unscrew the tank cap.
Hang the tank cap on the plastic strap of the
filler flap.
3. Insert fuel-hose nozzle fully into the filler neck
with the handle of the fuel-hose nozzle facing
down.
4. Do not add further fuel once the correctly operated automatic fuel-hose nozzle has
switched off.
Fuel could spray or could run over in warm
temperatures.
Refuelling
Fuel tank capacity is listed under “Capacities”.
Porsche does not recommend the use of fuel additives.
Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to
health.
f Please observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 244.
5. Replace the tank cap immediately after
refuelling and turn it until you hear it and feel it
engage.
If you lose the tank cap, you must replace it
only with an original part to reduce the
possibility of a fire in the event of a collision.
Note
The oil level is automatically measured during
refuelling.
f Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 98.
Fuel Recommendations
Your Porsche is equipped with catalytic converters and must use UNLEADED FUEL ONLY.
Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON
(93 CLC or AKI). Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not
always be available. Be assured that your vehicle
will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels
with octane numbers of at least 95 RON
(90 CLC or AKI), since the engine’s “Electronic
Oktane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
The use of UNLEADED FUEL ONLY is critically
important to the life of the catalytic
converters. Deposits from leaded fuels will
ruin the converters and make it ineffective
as an emission control device.
Cars with catalytic converters have a smaller fuel
tank opening, and gas station pumps have smaller
nozzles. This will prevent accidental pumping of
leaded fuel into cars with catalytic converters.
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Unleaded fuels may not be available outside the
continental U.S. and Canada. Therefore, we recommend you do not take your car to areas or
countries where unleaded fuel may not be available.
Fuels containing alcohol and ether
Fuels containing MMT
Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels
during certain portions of the year. Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols (such as methanol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE).
Some North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Octane ratings
Under normal conditions, the amount of these
compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability.
Octane rating indicates a fuel’s ability to resist detonation. Therefore, buying the correct octane gas
is important to prevent engine “damage”.
The RON octane rating is based on the research
method. The CLC (U.S. Cost of Living Council octane rating) or AKI (antiknock index) octane rating
usually displayed on U.S. fuel pumps is calculated
as research octane number plus motor octane
number, divided by 2, that is written as:
RON+MON
or
R+M
The CLC or AKI octane rating is usually lower than
the RON rating:
For example: 95 RON equals 90 CLC or AKI
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You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche,
provided the octane requirements for your vehicle
are met. We recommend, however, to change to a
different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle:
– Deterioration of driveability and performance.
– Substantially reduced fuel economy.
– Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially
at high altitude or at high temperature.
– Engine malfunction or stalling.
If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be negatively affected.
The check engine warning light on your instrument
panel may turn on.
If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT.
Portable Fuel Containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers, full or partially
empty, may leak causing an explosion, or result in fire in case of an accident.
f Never carry additional fuel in portable containers in your vehicle.
Emission Control System
In the interest of clean air
Pollution of our environment has become a problem that is of increasing concern to all of us. We
urge you to join us in our efforts for cleaner air in
controlling the pollutants emitted from the automobile.
Porsche has developed an emission control system that controls or reduces those parts of the
emission that can be harmful to our environment.
Your Porsche is equipped with such a system.
Porsche warrants the Emission Control System in
your new car under the terms and conditions set
forth in the Warranty Booklet.
You, as the owner of the vehicle, have the
responsibility to provide regular maintenance service for the vehicle and to keep a record of all maintenance work performed. To facilitate record
keeping, have the service performed by authorized Porsche dealers. They have Porsche trained
technicians and special tools to provide fast and
efficient service.
To assure efficient operation of the Emission
Control System:
f Have your vehicle maintained properly and in
accordance with the recommendations described in your Maintenance Booklet.
Lack of proper maintenance, as well as improper use of the vehicle, will impair the function of the emission control system and could
lead to damage.
f Do not alter or remove any component of the
emission control system.
f Do not alter or remove any device, such as
heat shields, switches, ignition wires, valves,
etc., which are designed to protect your vehicle’s emission control system.
In addition to serious engine damage, this can
result in a fire if excess raw fuel reaches the
exhaust system.
f Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you
detect engine misfire or other unusual operating conditions.
Parking
Warning!
Danger of fire.
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable material.
f If your car catches on fire for any reason, call
the fire department.
Do not endanger your life by attempting to put
out the fire.
Undercoating
Danger!
Danger of fire and serious personal injuries
or death.
f Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or near the exhaust manifold,
exhaust pipes, catalytic converters or heat
shields. During driving the substance used for
undercoating could overheat and ignite.
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How Emission Control Works
Oxygen sensor
When an automobile engine is running, it uses energy generated through the combustion of a mixture of air and fuel. Depending on whether a car is
driven fast or slowly or whether the engine is cold
or hot, some of the fuel (hydrocarbons) may not
be burned completely, but may be discharged into
the engine crankcase or exhaust system. Additonal hydrocarbons may enter the atmosphere
through evaporation of fuel from the fuel tank.
These hydrocarbons (HC), when released into the
air, contribute to undesirable pollution.
The oxygen sensor, installed in the exhaust pipe
continuously senses the oxygen content of the
exhaust and signals the information to an electronic control unit. The control unit corrects the air/
fuel ratio, so the engine always receives an accurately metered air/fuel mixture.
In addition, carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of
nitrogen (NOx) contribute to engine emissions.
They, too, are formed during the combustion process and discharged into the exhaust system.
To reduce these pollutants, your Porsche is
equipped with a precisely calibrated fuel injection
system to assure a finely balanced air/fuel mixture
under all operating conditions.
Crankcase ventilation
Through crankcase ventilation, undesirable emissions from the engine crankcase are not permitted to reach the outside atmosphere. These emissions are recirculated from the crankcase to the
air intake system. From here the emissions mix
with the intake air and are later burned in the engine.
Catalytic converters
The catalytic converters are efficient “clean-up”
devices built into the exhaust system of the vehicle. The catalytic converters burn the undesirable
pollutants in the exhaust gas before it is released
into the atmosphere.
The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is critically important for the life of the catalytic converters. Therefore, only unleaded fuel must
be used.
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The catalytic converters will be damaged by:
– push or tow starting the vehicle
– misfiring of the engine
– turning off the ignition while the vehicle is moving or
– driving until the fuel tank is completely empty
– by other unusual operating conditions.
f Do not continue to operate your vehicle under
these conditions, since raw fuel might reach
the catalytic converters. This could result in
overheating of the converters. Federal law prohibits use of leaded fuel in this car.
Fuel Evaporation Control
Topping off washer fluid
Clean water is generally not enough to clean the
windshield and headlights.
Depending on the season, mix the water with winter cleaner giving antifreeze protection or a summer cleaner. Follow the instructions for the mixing
ratio.
Fuel tank venting
The evaporation chamber and the carbon canister
prevent fuel from escaping to the atmosphere at
extreme high outside temperatures, when driving
abruptly around curves and when the car is parked
at an incline or in any other nonlevel position.
f Only use cleaner fluids authorized by Porsche.
1. Please note all the information on the refill container of the cleaning agent.
Vapor control system and storage
2. Open cap of the washer-fluid reservoir.
When the fuel tank is filled, vapors are collected in
the evaporation chamber by a vent line leading the
vapors to the carbon canister where they are
stored as long as the engine does not run.
3. Top up washer fluid and close cap properly.
Purge system
Washer Fluid
When the engine is running, the fuel vapors from
the canister will be mixed with fresh air from the
ambient air of the canister. This mixture will be
directed to the intake air housing by the tank vent
line, mixed with the intake air and burned during
normal combustion.
The reservoir, with a blue screw cap, is in the luggage compartment, to the rear left.
Capacity
– Without headlight cleaning system:
approximately 2.6 quarts (2.5 liters).
f Do not use engine coolant anti-freeze or any
other solution that can damage the car’s paint,
in the washer reservoir.
Warning light
If less than 0.52 quarts (0.5 liter) remains, a
warning message appears on the on-board
computer.
f Add washer fluid.
– With headlight cleaning system:
approximately 6.3 quarts (6.0 liters).
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Warning!
Risk of accident.
When the engine is stopped (e.g. when being
towed) or the hydraulic system fails, there is
no assistance for steering.
Therefore, substantially more force will have
to be exerted in order to steer.
f Exercise great care when being towed.
f Have the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Checking hydraulic fluid
f Please observe the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE” on Page 154.
f Only use hydraulic fluid authorized by Porsche.
Specification:
Please observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 244.
Check the fluid level with the engine stopped and
cold (approximately 68°F/20°C).
1. Open the engine compartment lid.
2. Open the reservoir cap.
Power Steering
Power steering is assisted by hydraulic auxiliary
forces.
The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
Note
The flow noise heard at full steering lock is designrelated and does not indicate a defect in the steering system.
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3. Wipe measuring rod.
Close cap and reopen. The fluid level should lie
in the area below the “Cold” marking.
Add hydraulic fluid if necessary.
4. Close cap carefully.
Close engine compartment lid.
Noticeable loss of fluid indicates leakage in the
system.
The cause should be remedied immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Air Filter
Manual Transmission Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid
A dirty air filter not only reduces engine performance, but can lead to premature engine wear.
The transmission oil has to be checked and
changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance
Schedule.
The torque converter and the transmission are lubricated with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
The final drive requires transmission oil. See “Capacities”.
Regular filter replacement is part of the routine
maintenance service.
f In dusty conditions, check the filter element
more frequently and replace if necessary.
Combination Filter
The fresh air passing through the combination filter into the passenger compartment is virtually
free of dust, pollen, and unpleasant odors.
f If the outside air is polluted by exhaust fumes,
press the circulating-air button.
A dirty filter can be the cause of reduced air flow:
f Have filter replaced by your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Regular filter replacement is part of the routine
maintenance service.
f Please observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 244.
We recommend that you have the transmission oil
changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the required lubricants and the necessary filling equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission, have
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out immediately.
Do not tow the car or run the engine without ATF
in the transmission. The automatic transmission
may be damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt, only
a clean funnel or spout must be used when adding
ATF.
The ATF and transmission oil has to be checked
and changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance Schedule.
We recommend that you have the ATF and transmission oil changed at your Porsche dealer, who
has the required lubricants and the necessary filling equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission, have
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out immediately.
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Wiper Blades
f When wiper performance deteriorates, replace
the wipers.
f Please observe the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 174.
Caution!
Risk of damage if the wiper arm accidentally
falls back on to the window.
Changing windshield wiper blades
Caution!
Risk of damage.
If a wiper blade is not changed properly, it
can come loose when the car is moving.
f Check whether the wiper blade is seated
securely.
The wiper blade must engage the wiper arm
properly.
f Always hold the wiper arm securely when replacing the wiper blade.
Risk of damage if wiper blades that are frozen in place are loosened improperly.
f Thaw the wiper blades before loosening them.
Maintenance note
A - Passenger’s side, curved wiper blade
B - Driver’s side, wiper blade with spoiler
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
1. Apply the handbrake.
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These residues can only be removed using a
special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
3. Fold windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
– The wiper blades may be damaged.
f Replace damaged wiper blades as soon as
possible.
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2. Switch the wipers off (position 0) and remove
the ignition key.
4. Press together the plastic spring of the wiper
blade (right arrow).
Pull wiper blade out of wiper arm.
f Apply the handbrake.
5. Insert new wiper blade until you feel it engage.
Ensure that the new wiper blade is inserted
into the wiper arm in the same position:
– direction of the spoiler on the driver side,
– curvature on the passenger side.
f Switch the rear wiper off (position 0) and
remove the ignition key.
f Fold wiper arm away from the glass.
1. Press together the plastic spring of the wiper
blade.
6. Carefully fold wiper arm back onto the windshield.
2. Pull wiper blade upwards and out of wiper arm.
3. Insert new wiper blade into the wiper arm from
above.
4. Press together the plastic spring of the wiper
blade and engage it in the wiper arm until it
snaps into place.
5. Carefully fold wiper arm back onto the window.0
Changing rear window wiper blade
Caution!
Risk of damage.
If a wiper blade is not changed properly, it
can come loose when the car is moving.
f Check whether the wiper blade is seated
securely.
The wiper blade must engage the wiper arm
properly.
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Car Care Instructions
f Please observe the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE” on Page 154.
Regular and correct care helps to maintain
the value of your car and is also a
precondition for the New Vehicle Warranty
and the Anti Corrosion Warranty.
Your authorized Porsche dealer has specially
developed car-care products from the
Porsche program available either singly or
as complete car-care sets. They will be
pleased to help you select suitable products.
Whether you use Porsche products or other
commercially available cleaning agents first
make sure of their correct application.
A Porsche that is well-cared for can look like new
for years. It all depends on the amount of care the
owner is willing to give the car.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or damage to
the vehicle or property.
Cleaning agents may be hazardous to your
health.
Most chemical cleaners are concentrates
which require dilution. High concentrations
might cause problems ranging from irritation
to serious injury as well as damage to your
vehicle.
f Keep cleaning agents out of reach from children.
f Observe all caution labels.
f Always read directions on the container before
using any product. These directions may contain information necessary to avoid personal
injury.
f Do not use fuel, kerosene, naphtha, nail polish
remover or other volatile cleaning fluids. They
may be toxic, flammable or hazardous in other
ways. Only use spot removing fluids in a well
vented area.
f Do not clean the underside of chassis, fenders, wheel covers, etc., without protecting
your hands and arms as you may cut yourself
on sharp-edged metal parts.
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Moisture and road salt on brakes may affect braking efficiency.
f Test the brakes after each vehicle washing.
Washing
The best method of protecting your car from the
damaging effects of the environment is frequent
washing and the application of a preservative. The
underside of your vehicle should also be thoroughly washed for cinders, salt or sanding at winter’s
end.
The longer salt, road dust and industrial dust,
dead insects, bird droppings or substances from
trees (resin, pollen) are allowed to remain on the
bodywork, the more serious is their harmful effect.
New cars should be washed carefully with plenty
of clear water to protect the new paint work. Dark
paint finishes show up the smallest of surface
damage (e.g., scratches) more readily than lighter
colors.
Dark colors are also more susceptible to scratching because of the composition of their pigments
and require particularly careful paint care.
f Do not wash your car in bright sunlight or while
the bodywork is still hot.
f When washing by hand, use abundant water, a
soft sponge or wash brush, and Porsche car
shampoo.
f Begin by spraying the body thoroughly with water to rinse away loose dirt.
f After washing, rinse the car with plenty of water and then dry with a chamois leather.
Do not use the same chamois leather for drying as you use for cleaning the windshield and
windows.
Warning!
Moisture which gets on to the brakes during
a car wash can reduce braking efficiency or
make the brakes pull unevenly which could
increase the danger of an accident, causing
serious personal injuries or death.
f Always apply the brakes a few times after
washing the car to test braking efficiency and
dry the brake discs.
When doing this, take care not to hamper other
road users behind you (traffic conditions permitting).
Automatic car washes
Optional add-on parts or parts which project
beyond the contours of the vehicle may be
damaged by design features (e.g. brushes) of automatic car washes.
The following parts are particularly
susceptible to damage:
– Windshield wipers (always switch them off to
prevent them wiping unintentionally in intermittent or sensor operation)
– External antennas (always unscrew)
– Roof Transport System (always remove completely)
– Rear spoiler
– Wheels (the wider the rim and the lower the tire
height, the greater the risk of damage)
– High-gloss wheels (to prevent these from getting scratched, do not clean with the wheelcleaning brushes of the car wash).
f Please consult the operator before using automatic car washes.
f Wash and dry by hand all points not reached by
a car wash, such as door and lid seams or
door sills.
Note
Automatic car washes spray water at odd angles
and high pressures, which are not seen in normal
driving. Therefore, water can sometimes find its
way into the passengers compartment during or
shortly after the car wash.
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Door lock
Preservation
f To prevent the door lock from freezing during
the cold season, the lock cylinder should be
covered during a wash.
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.
f Should the lock freeze, use an ordinary de-icer.
In many cases, a well warmed key can help.
Never use excessive force.
Paint
f Never 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, particularly climatic ones such as bright sunlight, rain, frost
and snow. Ultraviolet light, rapid changes in temperature, 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.
f Do not apply silicone polishes to the windshield
or windows.
f Do not treat matt-painted components with
preservatives or polishes as this will spoil the
matte effect.
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Provided it is washed and treated with preservative regularly, the brand new finish of your car will
be retained for years to come.
f Apply the Porsche paint preservative after the
car wash and polish it dry to obtain a bright finish or simply add a liquid preservative regularly
to the final rinse water.
Polishing
Do not resort to using Porsche polish until it becomes evident that the normal 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 Remover. They can cause discoloration if allowed to
remain on the paintwork.
f Wash the affected area immediately after treating it.
Minor paint damage
f Have minor paint damage, such as scratches,
scores or chips caused by flying stones, repaired 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 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 vehicle’s paint data plate.
Engine compartment
Windows
Wiper blades
The engine compartment and the surface of the
engine are treated with a corrosion-inhibitor at the
factory.
The road dust which settles on the windshield and
windows contains particles of tire rubber and oil
residue. The interior trim and upholstery release
particles, particularly in strong sunlight, which collect on the insides of the windows. These deposits
are augmented by impurities in the air which enters the car through the fresh air vents.
Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital
for a clear view.
If degreasing solvents are used to clean the engine compartment or the engine is washed down,
the process almost invariably removes the corrosion-inhibiting coating. It is then absolutely necessary 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.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the alternator.
f Clean all windows regularly, inside and outside,
with Porsche window cleaner.
f If you use a chamois leather for the windows,
do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise
pick up a certain amount of preservative or
polish and could smear the windows and thus
impair vision.
f Do not point the cleaning jet directly at the alternator, or cover the alternator.
f Remove dead insects with Porsche insect remover.
Effective corrosion-proofing is particularly important during the cold weather season. If your car is
driven frequently in areas where salt has been
spread on the roads, the whole engine compartment should be cleaned thoroughly after the winter to prevent salt from causing any lasting damage. A full under-body wash should also be performed at the same time.
Note
Door windows feature a water-repellent (hydrophobic) coating which prevents soiling of the
windows.
This coating is subject to natural wear and can be
renewed.
f Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
f Replace the wiper blades twice per year (before and after the cold season) or whenever
wiper performance deteriorates.
f Periodically clean the wiper blades with
Porsche window cleaner, especially after the
vehicle has been washed in a car wash.
If they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains),
they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.
Undercoating
As it is not possible to exclude the risk of damage
to this protective coating in day to day driving, it
is advisable to have the underside of the car inspected at certain intervals – preferably before
the start of winter and again in spring – and the undercoating restored as necessary.
Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the
bodyseal treatment procedures and has the necessary equipment for applying factory approved
materials. We recommend that you entrust them
with such work and inspections.
Unlike conventional spray oils, undercoating and
rust-proofing compounds based on bitumen or
wax do not attack the sound-proofing materials applied at the factory.
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Warning!
Danger of fire and serious personal injuries.
f Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or near the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converters or heat
shields. During driving the substance used for
undercoating could overheat and ignite.
f Before applying fresh underseal, carefully remove any deposits or dirt and grease. Once it
has dried, the new undercoating compound
forms a tough protective coating which provides efficient rust-proofing of the floor panels
and components.
f Always apply a fresh coating of suitable preservative to unprotected areas after cleaning
the underside of the body, the transmission,
the engine or carrying out repairs to underbody, engine or transmission components.
Effective rust-proofing is particularly important
during the cold weather season. If your car is driven frequently in areas where salt has been spread
on the roads, the whole engine compartment
should be cleaned thoroughly after the winter to
prevent salt from causing any lasting damage. A
full under-body wash should also be performed at
the same time.
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Light alloy wheels
Door, roof, lid and window seals
f Please observe the chapter “WASHING” on
Page 175.
f Wash dirt (e.g. abrasion, dust, road salts) from
all seals regularly using warm soapy water. Do
not use any chemical cleaning agents or solvents.
Pitting may occur if metallic particles which cause
contact corrosion (e.g. brass or copper in brake
dust) are allowed to remain on the aluminum for
too long.
f If possible, wash the wheels with a sponge or
wash brush about every two weeks. In areas
where salt is spread on winter roads or there is
a lot of airborne industrial dust, it is best to
clean the wheels weekly.
The Porsche Light Alloy Wheel Cleaner
(ph-value 9.5) can be used for this purpose.
If the ph-value of the detergent is incorrect, the protective coating on the wheels
will be destroyed.
Polishes which dissolve oxides, such as those
frequently used for other metals, or abrasive
tools or agents are unsuitable because they
break down the oxide film of the protective
coating and will cause discoloration of the
wheel.
f Every three months, after cleaning, coat the
wheels with a car wax or non-corrosive grease
(vaseline).
Using a clean cloth thoroughly rub the grease
into the surface.
When there is a frost hazard, the outer door seals
and the front and rear lid seals can be protected
against freezing into place by a suitable care product.
In order to prevent damage to the antifriction coating, the inner door seals must
not be treated with care products.
Headlights, lights, interior and exterior
plastic parts
f Use only clean water and a little dishwashing
detergent to clean light lenses, plastic headlight lenses, plastic parts and surfaces.
Do not clean when dry.
Use a soft sponge or a soft, lint-free cloth. Gently wipe the surface without applying too much
pressure.
The Porsche inside window cleaner is also suitable for cleaning plastic surfaces. Follow the
cleaning instructions on the container.
Never use other chemical cleaners or
solvents.
f Rinse cleaned surfaces with clear water.
Leather
Characteristics and special features
The natural surface markings of leather, e.g.
creases, healed scars, insect sting marks, structural differences and slight variations in shade and
grain add to the attractiveness of the natural leather product.
A special mention must be made here of natural
leather.
For natural leather, carefully selected hides of the
highest quality are used. It is not covered completely with dye on production.
“Nature’s signature” is therefore easily recognizable.
This fine material is distinguished by an outstanding seating comfort, special suppleness and a typical patina.
Leather care and treatment
f Clean all types of leather regularly to remove
fine dust using a soft, damp, white woollen
cloth or a commercially available microfibre
cloth.
f Remove heavy contamination with Porsche
leather cleaner.
Please always follow the instructions for use
given on the containers.
Caustic cleaners and hard cleaning objects
must not be used.
Perforated leather must under no circumstances get wet on its reverse side.
Once cleaned, leather (particularly the heavily
stressed leather seats) must be treated only with
Porsche leather care liquid.
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Fabric, upholstery, carpets and
floor-mats
f Use only a vacuum cleaner or a medium stiff
brush.
f Remove 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.
f Always check the movement of the pedals before driving and make sure that they are not obstructed by a floor-mat or any other object.
f Secure 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.
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Alcantara
f Do not use a leather care product to clean
Alcantara.
For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover
with a soft brush.
Cleaning when lightly soiled
f Wet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap
solution and wipe off the dirt.
Cleaning when heavily soiled
f Wet 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.
f Only 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.
Storing your Porsche
If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
f Clean your vehicle thoroughly inside and outside.
Clean the engine compartment.
The under carriage and chassis components
should be free of dirt and salt deposits.
f Fill up the fuel tank.
f Change the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
f Increase the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar).
It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to
the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle should be moved slightly, approximately every four weeks, to prevent flat spot
on the tires.
Climate control
Vehicle interior
The air conditioning system should be in good
working condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
f Check and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary.
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (SilicaGel) is recommended in vehicles with leather interior and in areas with high humidity. The recommended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs.
(500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
Electrical system
Windows, doors and lids must be closed. The air
vents should be opened.
f Remove the battery from the vehicle and store
it in a cool dry place, not on a cement floor.
When the battery is disconnected, the
alarm system is deactivated.
f Recharge the battery every 3 months. If the
battery remains in the vehicle with the cables
connected, it is necessary to check, remove
and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge the battery.
f Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 212.
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Tires/Wheels ............................................ 197
Loading Information................................... 210
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform
or Garage Lift ........................................... 212
Flat Tire.................................................... 213
Wheel Bolts .............................................. 216
Electrical System ...................................... 220
Battery ..................................................... 224
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ..... 230
Lights, Replacing Bulbs.............................. 232
Headlights ................................................ 234
Tail Light .................................................. 242
License Plate Light .................................... 243
Luggage Compartment/Engine Compartment/
Footwell Light ........................................... 243
Door Guard/Curb Light .............................. 243
Interior Light, Reading Lights...................... 244
Adjusting Headlights .................................. 245
Towing ..................................................... 247
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Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
f The engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
This caution also applies to the entire vehicle.
f Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well
ventilated area.
f Ensure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially cautious of such devices such as hot water heaters which ignite a flame intermittently.
f Before working on any part in the engine compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
f Be alert and cautious around engine at all times while the engine is running.
If work has to be performed with the engine
running, always set the parking brake, and
make sure the shift lever is in neutral position
or the selector lever in position P.
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f In particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.), jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get
caught in the engine-compartment blower, fan,
belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted
on the engine-compartment lid.
The engine-compartment blower can start or
continue running as a function of temperature,
even with the engine switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the engine off, the ignition switched off, and exercise
extreme caution.
f Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ignition system. When the ignition is on, high voltage is present in all wires connected with the
ignition system; therefore, exercise extreme
caution when working on any part of the engine
while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
f Always support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car.
f When working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Remove the ignition key.
f Do not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
f Incomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty period may affect your Porsche warranty coverage.
f Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, brake fluid or
coolant, are hazardous to your health.
Keep these fluids out of children’s reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
f Some countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried.
Please make enquiries before driving abroad.
Tires/Wheels
The original equipment tires and wheel rims on
your Porsche comply with all applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
For your safety remember the following:
– Wheel rims and wheel bolts are matched to fit
your Porsche.
– If you intend to use other than original equipment wheels, be sure that they conform to
Porsche specifications for your model.
Only tires with the same make and with the
same specification code (e.g. “N0”, “N1”...)
can be mounted.
– The use of wheel rims and wheel bolts that do
not meet specifications of the original factory
installed equipment will affect the safe operation of your vehicle.
Danger!
Risk of loss of control and serious personal
injury or death.
f If while driving, your vehicle experiences a sudden vibration or ride disturbance, and/or you
suspect that possible damage to your tires or
vehicle has occurred, you should immediately
reduce your speed without excessive use of
the brakes.
f Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, and inspect the tires.
If you cannot determine the cause for the disturbance, have your vehicle towed to the nearest Porsche or tire dealer to have your vehicle
or tire(s) inspected.
f Continuing to operate the vehicle without correction could result in a loss of control and
serious personal injury.
– Before you plan on exchanging wheels, or
snow tires already mounted on the wheel rims,
consult your authorized Porsche dealer. Your
dealer has the technical information necessary
to advise you which wheel rims and wheel bolts
are compatible with the original factory installations.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specific government 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 variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Example
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
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Traction AA, A, B, C
Temperature 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 performance.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation 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 performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning!
The traction grade assigned to this is based on
braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does
not include cornering (turned) traction, acceleration, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
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.
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Tire pressures
Warning!
Incorrect tire pressure causes increased tire
wear and adversely affects road handling.
f Always use an accurate tire pressure gauge
when checking inflation pressures.
The tire pressure must match the prescribed value.
You can find information on tire pressure:
– on Page 3 of this Owner’s Manual
– and in the left door aperture.
These values are for cold tires (68°F (20 °C)).
f Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure listed on the tire sidewall.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
PLATE” on Page 239.
f Check the tire pressure at least every
2 weeks. Always check when tires are cold.
f Cold 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 measuring cold pressures, since the pressures would
rise from temperature influence.
f Never let air out of hot tires.
This could cause the tire pressure to fall below
the prescribed value.
f Valve caps protect the valve from dust and dirt,
and thus from leakage.
Always screw caps tightly down.
Replace missing caps immediately.
f Use only plastic valve caps.
f Do not use commercially available sealant or
tire inflating bottles. Only use Porsche
approved tire sealant.
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When tires are warm, the tire pressure is
increased.
Insufficient tire filling pressure can cause tires to
overheat and thus be damaged – even invisibly.
Hidden tire damage is not eliminated by subsequently correcting the tire pressure.
Overloading
Danger!
Risk of personal injury, loss of control and
damage to vehicle parts.
f Do not overload your vehicle. Be careful about
the roof load.
f If loading the vehicle also correct the tire pressure. Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can be
found on the tire pressure plate and in the
chapter technical data.
f Never exceed the specified axle load.
Overloading can shorten the service life of the
tires and car, as well as lead to dangerous vehicle reactions and long braking distances.
Damage due to overloading is not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
f Please observe the chapter “LOADING INFORMATION” on Page 198.
f Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES
FOR COLD TIRES” on Page 241.
B Vehicle load limit
Is the maximum total weight limit specified of
the load (passengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum weight of passengers
and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle.
If a trailer is being towed, the trailer tongue
weight must be included as part of the cargo
load.
Please observe the chapter “LOADING INFORMATION” on Page 198.
C Tire size for the front axle
Check with your authorized Porsche dealer
about the current release status.
D Recommended tire pressure for the front axle .
These values are for cold tires (68°F/20 °C).
Example of a tire pressure plate A
E Tire size for the rear axle,
Check with your authorized Porsche dealer
about the current release status.
Example of a tire pressure plate B
Tire pressure plate
F Recommended tire pressure for the rear axle
These values are for cold tires (68°F/20 °C).
Information on the tire pressure plate B
Depending on when your vehicle was manufactured, the tire pressure plate on the driver's door
will contain different data.
G In vehicles with collapsible spare:
Size and tire pressure of the spare wheel
B Approved tire size for the front axle
Information on the tire pressure plate A
A Seating capacity
Maximum number of vehicle occupants, including the driver.
A Information for tire sealant
C Permissible tire pressure for the front axle
D Tire pressure for fully loaded or partially
loaded vehicle
E Permissible tire pressure for the rear axle
F Approved tire size for the rear axle
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Tire traction
Warning!
When driving on wet or slushy roads, a
wedge of water may build up between the
tires and the road. This phenomenon is
known as “hydroplane” and may cause partial or complete loss of traction, vehicle
control or stopping ability.
f Reduce speed on wet surface to prevent this.
Tire life
Tire life depends on various factors, i. e., road
surfaces, traffic and weather conditions, driving
habits, type of tires and tire care.
f Inspect your tires for wear and damage before
driving off. If you notice uneven or substantial
wear, wheels might need alignment or tires
should be balanced or replaced.
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Tire wear
The original equipment tires on your Porsche have
built-in tire wear indicators. They are molded into
the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as
approximately 1/2 in. (12 mm) bands when the
tire tread depth is down to 1/16 of an in.
(1.6 mm).
When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves, it is time to replace the tires. We
recommend, however, that you do not let the tires
wear down to this extent.
Worn tires cannot grip the road surface properly
and are even less effective on wet roads.
In the United States, state laws may govern the
minimum tread depth permissible. Follow all such
laws.
Danger!
Driving on worn tires can result in loss of control of the vehicle and could cause serious
personal injuries or death.
f Do not drive with worn tires or tires showing
cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden
deflation and loss of control which could cause
severe personal injury.
f Specialized high performance tires on high
performance sports cars exhibit more wear
than those on a family sedan, or even a high
performance sedan.
Therefore, it is important to check your tire
pressure and condition at least every two
weeks.
If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly, consult your Porsche dealer.
Uneven wear may not always be due to improper
wheel alignment. It can be the result of individual
driving habits such as cornering at high speeds. If
the tire pressure is not checked and adjusted
regularly, abnormal tire wear can also occur.
Tire care
Tire damage, puncture
f Avoid damaging tires and wheel rims.
f Check tires for imbedded material, cuts, punctures, cracks and bulges (side wall) before driving off.
f Check tires for uneven wear and damage
before driving off.
In case of tire damage, where it is uncertain whether there is a break in the ply with all its consequences 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.
f If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle,
drive slowly and at an obtuse angle.
f Remove imbedded material.
f Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.
f Keep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc. away from tires.
f Replace missing valve stem caps.
f Keep tires inflated correctly.
f Wash tires when washing the vehicle. Also
clean inner side of wheels.
f Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
f Check wheel rims for corrosion.
If one faulty tire is replaced it should be noted that
the difference in tread depth on one axle must not
exceed 30 %.
Handling inconsistencies may result.
f Perform a visual inspection if necessary.
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 pressure increases rate of wear of the affected
tires.
f Check tires – including sidewalls – regularly for
foreign bodies, nicks, cuts, cracks and bulges.
f After 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.
f Cross curb edges slowly and at right angles if
possible.
Avoid driving over steep or sharp curbs.
f In cases of doubt, have the wheel (particularly
the inner side) checked by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
f Remove road salt, if driving in winter.
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Tire replacements
If in doubt, contact your Porsche dealer.
Use only tire makes and types approved 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 make and with the
same specification code (e.g. “N0”, “N1”...)
can be mounted.
Before mounting new tires, check with your
Porsche dealer about the current release
status.
Use tires with “ZR” quality standards. There
are currently no standards concerning tire
strength at speeds above 150 mph (240 km/h).
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.
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).
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If new tires are installed only on one axle, a noticeable change in handling occurs due to the different
tread depth of the other tires.
This happens especially if only rear tires are replaced. However, this condition disappears as the
new tires are broken in.
f Please adjust your driving style accordingly.
Installation of new tires should only be done by a
qualified tire technician.
Valves
Rubber valve stems must be replaced every time
a tire is replaced.
For metal valves, the installation and replacement
instructions must be observed.
f Use only genuine Porsche metal valves.
f Protect the valve inserts against soiling with
valve caps.
Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss
of air.
f Use only plastic valve caps.
Parking at the curb
Warning!
Hard impacts against curbs (or traffic
islands) are dangerous and may cause hidden tire damage which is not noticeable until
later. Such damage can result in accidents at
high speeds causing severe personal injury.
Depending on the force of impact, the edge
of the rim can also be damaged.
f If you are in doubt, have the wheel checked by
an expert, particularly if you suspect damage
on the inside.
f If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle,
drive slowly and at an obtuse angle. Exercise
care when parking along curbs.
Wheel alignment, wheel balancing
As a precaution, have wheels with summer tires
balanced in the spring, and those with mud and
snow tires before winter.
Unbalanced wheels may affect car handling and
tire life.
Only the specified weights may be used for wheel
balancing.
Self-adhesive weights must not come into contact
with cleaning agents, since they could drop off.
Uneven tread wear indicates wheel imbalance. In
this event, the vehicle should be checked at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning!
If, during a journey, uneven running or vibrations occur that could be caused by damage
to tires or the car, the speed must be reduced immediately, but without braking
sharply.
If you continue your trip without having the
cause of the fault remedied, you might lose
control of your vehicle which could cause severe personal injury.
Removing and storing tires
Note
f After changing, adjust tire pressure and torque
wheel bolts diagonally to 94 ftlb (130 Nm).
Under no circumstances should tires older than 6
years be used on your Porsche.
Tires must always remain on the same side of
the vehicle.
When wheels are removed, the direction of
rotation and position of each wheel should be
marked.
The age of the tire can be obtained from the “DOT”
code number. If, for example, the last four numbers read 1204, then the tire was produced in the
12th week of 2004.
f Store tires in a cool and dry place.
Example
FR (front right), FL, RR and RL.
Wheels must always be fitted in accordance with
their marking.
The preception that tire durability and performance are immune to the effects of storage and
age is unfounded.
Chemical additives, which make the rubber elastic, lose their effectiveness in the course of time
and the rubber becomes brittle and cracks.
Therefore, the tires should be inspected from
time to time.
f Stop the vehicle and check the tires.
f If no cause for the fault can be found, drive
carefully to the nearest authorized Porsche
dealer.
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Snow tires
For a better grip on snow and ice, use radial M+S
tires with studs.
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 conditions, and may not prove favorable for snow
conditions.
f Therefore install M+S tires before driving in
such conditions.
Before mounting snow tires, consult with
your Porsche dealer. He has the technical
information necessary to advise you on
wheel and tire compatibility.
Snow tires should have the same load capacity as
original equipment tires and should be mounted on
all four wheels.
Snow tires with studs should be run at moderate
speeds when new in order to give the studs time
to settle.
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Danger!
Tires with badly worn treads and studs are
very dangerous and could cause accidents
resulting in serious personal injuries or
death.
Comply with all state and local laws
governing snow tire and tread depth
requirements.
Danger!
f Make sure they are replaced immediately.
Risk of accident and serious personal injury
or death due to excessive speed.
Do not drive a vehicle equipped with snow tires at
prolonged high speed.
Snow tires do not have the same degree of traction on dry, wet or snowfree roads as a normal
tire.
Furthermore, snow tires wear rapidly under these
conditions.
f Always check the maximum speed rating on
the tire sidewall on any tire on the vehicle.
f Never exceed the maximum speed rating of
the tires.
Fit winter tires to both axles well before the cold
season begins.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you.
Maintenance note
We recommend fitting winter tires on the vehicle at
temperatures below 45°F (7°C ).
Winter tires lose their traction capability when their
tread depth falls below 5/32 in. (4 mm).
Snow chains
Caution!
Risk of damage to body, axle or brake components.
f Fit snow chains only to the rear wheels, and
only with the tire/rim combination listed in the
Technical Data.
To ensure adequate clearance between chain
and body, Porsche recommends only the use
of fine-link chains such as those approved by
Porsche.
Tire designations
Due to new speed and load ratings for radial tires,
new designations have come into force for snow
tires for your Porsche.
The designation to be used for ZR tires is e.g.,
265/40 ZR 18 (Z = code letter for radial tires for
speeds above 150 mph / 240 km/h).
f Follow instructions issued by the supplier of
the chains.
Different states and countries have varying statutory requirements regarding maximum speed.
Check with local authorities for possible restrictions.
f Remove chains as soon as the roads are free
of ice and snow.
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B TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Example: DOT xx xx xxxx xxxx
– DOT
The DOT symbol indicates that the tires comply with the requirements of the US Department of Transportation and provides information about:
– first two-digit code means manufacture’s identification mark.
– second two-digit code means tire size.
– third four-digit code means tire type code.
Example of Inscription
Inscription on radial tire
A Tire size
Example: P 295/30 ZR 19 100 Y
– P - The tire is designed for Passenger vehicle.
This information is not included on all tires.
– ZR - code letter for radial tires for speeds
above 150 mph / 240 km/h
There are currently no standards concerning
tire strength at speeds above 150 mph (240
km/h).
The number of layers in the tread and sidewalls
and their material composition.
D Maximum permissible inflation pressure
– 19 - Indication of rim diameter in inches
The maximum permissible cold inflation pressure
to which a tire can be inflated.
– 100 - Load capacity coefficient
– 30 - Indication of tire height to tire width ratio
in percent
– Y - Speed code letter
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C Tire ply composition and material
– R - Belt type code letter for radial
– 295 - Indication of tire width in mm
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– fourth four-digit code means date of manufacture.
If, for example, the last four numbers read
1204, the tire was produced in the 12th week
of 2004.
– XL (Extra Load) - Tire with increased load rating
f Do not exceed the permissible inflation pressure.
E Maximum Load rating
Tip on driving
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds can
be carried by the tire. If you replace tires always
use a tire that has the same maximum load rating
as the factory installed tire.
Tires with a maximum speed rating that is lower
than the specified maximum vehicle speed may be
mounted only if they bear an M+S identification on
the tire sidewall.
F Radial
The identification indicates if the tire has radial
structure.
G Term of tubeless or tube tire
Identification for tubeless tires.
Speed code letter
The speed code letter indicates the maximum permissible speed for the tire.
This code letter is shown on the tire sidewall.
T = up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H = up to 131 mph (210 km/h)
V = up to 150 mph (240 km/h)
W = up to 167 mph (270 km/h)
Y = up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
f Please note that in addition to the winter tires,
all-season and all-terrain tires are also subject
to speed limits and bear this identification.
Inscription on light alloy wheels
Maintenance note
f Protect the valve inserts against soiling with
valve caps.
Use only plastic valve caps.
Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss
of air.
Note on operation
f The rim width in inches A and the rim offset F
are visible from the outside. This information
can be found near the tire valve.
ABCDEF-
Rim width in inches
Rim-flange contour code letter
Symbol for drop-center rim
Rim diameter in inches
Double hump
Rim offset in mm
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Loading Information
Definitions
The Curb weight - actual weight of your vehicle vehicle weight including standard and optional
equipment, fluids and emergency tools. This
weight does not include passengers and cargo.
The Gross Vehicle Weight is sum of the curb
weight and the weight of passengers and cargo
combined.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum total weight of vehicle, passengers, luggage
and optional equipment.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum
load limit for the front or the rear axle. This information is located on the safety compliance sticker
located in the driver’s side door jamb.
For determining the compatibility of the tire and
vehicle load capabilities:
f Please observe the chapter “TIRES, RIMS,
TRACKS” on Page 242.
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “100”) is a minimum requirement.
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The Gross Combined Weight Rating is the
maximum total weight rating of vehicle, passengers and cargo.
The Vehicle Capacity Weight - Load Limit - is
the maximum total weight limit specified of the
load (passengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This
is the maximum weight of passengers and cargo
that can be loaded into the vehicle. This information can be found on the tire pressure plate.
The maximum loaded vehicle weight is the
sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight and production options weight.
The load rating is the maximum load that a tire
is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
The maximum load rating is the load rating for
a tire at the maximum permissble inflation pressure.
The cargo capacity is the permissible weight of
cargo, the substracted weight of passengers from
the load limit.
f Never exceed the permissible limits.
Danger!
Risk of personal injury, loss of control and
damage to vehicle.
f Never exceed the specified axle loads. Overloading can shorten the service life of the tires
and car, as well as lead to dangerous vehicle
reactions and long braking distances. Damage
due to overloading is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX
pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five - 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
Example for determining the combined weight of occupants and cargo
Vehicle Load Capacity
f The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed the weight shown on the
tire plate in the vehicle.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
PLATE” on Page 239.
f Never exceed the number of passengers
shown on the tire pressure plate in the vehicle.
Determining the combined weight of
occupants and cargo:
f Add the weight of all occupants and then add
the total luggage weight (figure).
Steps for determining correct load limit
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX
pounds" on your vehicle’s placard (depending
on the date of manufacture)
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
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Platform lift
Before the car is driven on to a lifting platform, it
must be ensured that there is enough space between the lifting platform and the vehicle.
Garage lift
A garage lift must be used only at the illustrated
jacking points.
A - Front jacking point
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting
Platform or Garage Lift
The car must be raised only at the illustrated jacking points.
B - Rear jacking point
Caution!
Serious injury and/or serious damage to the
engine or the vehicle may occur, if you lift
the vehicle improperly.
f Never lift the vehicle at any other place than
the jacking points.
f Never lift the vehicle by the engine, transmission or axles.
f Do not damage any sensitive components in
the vicinity of the jacking points.
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Flat Tire
Warning!
Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious personal injuries to you or to bystanders.
f If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off
the road. Turn the emergency flasher on and
use other warning devices to alert other motorists. Set the parking brake.
f Do not park your vehicle where it may contact
dry grass, brush or other flammable materials.
The hot parts of the exaust system could set
such materials on fire, thereby causing both
property damage and severe or fatal physical
injury.
A tire sealant and compressor with pressure
tester are located in the toolbox in the luggage
compartment.
Important note
Sealing the tire with the tire repair kit is only
an emergency repair. Even with the tire airtight, it may be used only for short journeys
in an emergency.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
f Do not use commercially available sealant or
tire inflating bottles.
Use only the tire sealant located in the tool box
in the luggage compartment.
Warning!
Risk of accident.
f Have tires replaced by a specialist workshop
as soon as possible.
f Avoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
f Please observe the safety and operating instructions on the special sealant bottle with a
special Porsche part number and on the compressor – these are essential.
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The tire sealant and a compressor with pressure
tester can be found in the tool box in the luggage
compartment.
The tire sealant comprises:
f Fire, naked flame and smoking are prohibited
when handling tire sealant.
– A filler hose
f Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
– A spare valve insert.
Danger!
Risk of accident.
f Use the tire sealant only in the case of cuts or
punctures no larger than 0.15 in. (4 mm).
Tire sealant
The tire sealant can be used to seal small cuts,
especially in the tire tread.
Sealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency repair, so you can drive to the next
workshop. Even with the tire air-tight, it may be
used only for short journeys in an emergency.
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The sealant is highly flammable and harmful
to health.
– A filler bottle
– A valve turner and
A - Filler bottle
B - Filler hose
Warning!
f Never use the tire sealant if the rim is damaged.
f Keep tire sealant away from children.
f Do not inhale vapors.
In case of contact with the sealant:
f If sealant gets on the skin or in the eyes,
thoroughly rinse the affected part of the body
off without delay.
f Change soiled clothing immediately.
f Visit a doctor immediately in the event of an
allergic reaction.
f If sealant was swallowed, thoroughly rinse out
the mouth without delay and drink plenty of
water.
Do not induce vomiting.
See a doctor immediately.
5.Screw filler hose B onto the filler bottle.
The filler bottle is now open.
16.Please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer.
6.Unscrew valve cap from tire valve F.
Care Instructions
7.Remove valve insert E from the tire valve with
valve turner D.
Keep the valve insert in a clean and dry place.
After drying, any sealant that emerges can be
peeled off like a film.
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.
ABCDEF-
Filler bottle
Filler hose
Plug of the filler hose
Valve turner
Valve insert
Tire valve
Inserting 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.
13.Connect the compressor to the cigarette lighter and inflate the tire to the prescribed tire
pressure.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES
FOR COLD TIRES” on Page 241.
Warning!
Risk of accident.
f Have the tire replaced by an authorized
Porsche dealer immediately.
f Avoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
f Do not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
f Please always observe the safety and operating instructions, which can be found in the
separate operating instructions for the sealant
and on the compressor.
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.
4.Shake filler bottle A.
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f Always clean the wheel bolts before fitting.
f Apply a thin coat of Optimoly TA (aluminium
paste) on the thread and between the bolt head
and movable spherical cap ring (arrows).
The bearing surface of the spherical cap
facing the wheel must not be greased.
f Replace damaged wheel bolts.
Only use the Original Porsche wheel bolts
specially designed for this vehicle type.
Tightening torque
Tightening torque of wheel bolts:
130 Nm/96 ftlb.
Wheel Bolts
Warning!
Risk of wheel bolt breakage and wheel separation, resulting in severe personal injury or
death.
f Follow all instructions concerning wheel bolts.
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Wheel Securing Bolts
The wrench socket for the wheel securing bolts is
in the tool pocket.
To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti-theft
protection, a wrench socket with the appropriate
coding must be used between the wheel bolt and
the wheel-bolt spanner.
f When positioning the wrench socket, ensure
that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel
bolt.
If the wheels have to be removed at the workshop,
please do not forget to hand over the wrench
socket for the wheel securing bolts along with the
car key.
Checking tire pressure with a
pressure gauge
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire.
2. Press the pressure gauge onto the valve stem.
Note on operation
f Do not press too hard or force the valve stem
sideways, or air will escape.
If the sound of air escaping from the tire is
heard, reposition the pressure gauge.
3. Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and
compare it to the permissble tire pressure.
This information can be found on the tire pressure plate or in the chapter Technical Data.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES
FOR COLD TIRES” on Page 241.
4. Remove the pressure gauge.
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Changing a wheel
Warning!
Risk of injury. The car may slip off the jack.
f Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
jacking up and changing a wheel.
f Always place the car on stable supports if work
has to be carried out under the car.
Risk of damage to the brake discs of the
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).
f Always screw in both assembly aids when
changing a wheel.
1. Fully apply the handbrake, engage 1st gear or
select position P and withdraw the ignition key.
2. Secure the car against rolling away, e.g. by
means of wedges under the wheels on the opposite side.
This is particularly important on slopes.
Screw in assembly aid for vehicles without Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake
Screw in two assembly aids for vehicles with Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake
3. Slightly slacken the wheel bolts of the wheel to
be changed.
5. Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts (see respective
illustration). Remove assembly aids from tool
kit and screw in instead of the wheel bolts.
Remove the remaining wheel bolts.
4. Raise the car until the wheel lifts off the
ground.
Please observe the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE
LIFT” on Page 200.
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6. Take the wheel off and put a new wheel on.
7. Please observe the chapter “WHEEL BOLTS”
on Page 204.
Screw in wheel bolts; remove assembly aids
and screw in the remaining wheel bolts. Initially
tighten bolts in diagonally opposite sequence
so that the wheel is centered.
8. Lower the car completely.
9. Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposite
sequence.
Immediately after changing a wheel, use a
torque wrench to check the prescribed
tightening torque (130 Nm/96 ftlb.).
Note
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,
wheel bolt wrench) are not supplied with the car.
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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.
f Only use accessories authorized by Porsche.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause electrical shock.
f Disconnected the battery during all work on
the electrical system.
Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 212.
Relays
Defective relays should be changed only by an
authorized workshop.
In storage tray between the front seats
In the passenger’s footwell
Sockets
Note on operation
Electrical accessories should preferably be
connected to the 12 V sockets.
The sockets and thus the connected electrical
accessories function even if the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn.
f Please observe the maximum power
consumption.
Note on operation
The tire filling compressor must be connected to
the cigarette lighter.
If 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.
Maximum power consumption for both
sockets together: 70 W.
f Please observe the power specifications from
the accessory manufacturer.
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Alarm system, central locking
Load switch-off after 2 hours or 7 days
The status of the central locking and alarm system
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.
When the battery is disconnected, the alarm system ceases to function.
If the ignition key is removed, loads which are
switched on or are in standby mode (such as the
luggage compartment light, interior light and
radio) are automatically switched off after approx.
2 hours.
Overload protection
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the
remote control within 7 days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to save the
vehicle battery).
If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
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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1. Switch off the load with the defective fuse.
2. Pull off plastic cover at the finger hole (arrow).
The fuse plan and instructions for
emergency unlocking of the luggage
compartment lid and engine compartment lid can be found on the inner side of the
cover.
3. Remove the corresponding fuse from its slot
using the plastic gripper A in order to check it.
A blown fuse can be identified by the melted
metal strip.
4. Replace only with fuses of the same rating.
Note
f If a fuse blows repeatedly consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
A - Diagnostic socket
Replacing fuses
In order to prevent damage to the electrical system due to short circuits and overloads, the individual circuits are protected by fuses.
The fuse box is located in the driver’s footwell.
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A - Plastic gripper
B - Spare fuses
f Never try to “repair” fuses: you may cause serious damage to other parts of the electrical
system.
Emergency unlocking of the luggage
compartment lid
If the battery is discharged, the lid can be opened
only with the aid of a donor battery.
Unlocking lid
1. Use the key to unlock the vehicle at the door
lock.
2. Remove plastic cover over the fuse box.
3. Pull out positive terminal A in the fuse box.
4. Use a jumper cable to connect the positive
terminal of the donor battery with positive
terminal A in the fuse box.
Note
If the vehicle was locked, the alarm horn will sound
when the negative cable is connected.
5. Use the second jumper cable to connect the
negative terminal of the donor battery with
latch striker B.
6. Unlock the luggage compartment lid with the
remote control.
The alarm system is switched off.
7. Disconnect the negative cable first, then the
positive cable.
8. Push the positive terminal A into the fuse box
and push on the plastic fuse box cover.
Note
The engine cannot be started with this method.
f Please observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 218.
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Battery
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
f Observe all warning notes on the battery.
f Disconnect the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
f If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doctor.
f Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
with a solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize the acid.
f Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the
battery as they could cause a short circuit
across the battery terminal.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in severe
personal injuries.
Risk of explosion as a result of static charge.
f Do not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette.
f Do not wipe battery with a dry cloth.
Risk of severe personal injury and damage to
the fabric, metal or paint.
f Wear eye protection.
f Do not allow battery acid to come in contact
with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted surfaces.
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f Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
f Do not wipe the battery with a dry cloth.
f Eliminate potential electrostatic charge by
touching the vehicle before touching the battery.
Charge state
A well charged battery will not only prevent starting problems but will also last longer.
In order to avoid discharging the battery
unintentionally:
f Switch off unnecessary electrical loads in city
traffic, on short trips or in a line or traffic.
f Always remove the ignition key from the ignition switch when leaving the car.
f Avoid frequent use of the Porsche Communication Management system when the engine is
not running.
Battery care
Checking the electrolyte fluid level
Battery charging
f Ensure that battery is securely mounted.
Generally, the electrolyte level must be checked
more often in summer than in the winter, and more
often when driving long distances.
Automotive batteries loose their efficiency when
not in use.
The charge available in your battery can be measured with a battery hydrometer.
We recommend that the battery voltage be tested
by your Porsche dealer who has the appropriate
equipment.
f Keep terminals and connections clean and
properly tightened.
Corrosion can be prevented by coating the terminals and connections with petroleum jelly or
silicone spray.
f Ensure that vent caps are securely tightened to
prevent spillage.
f When adding water, use only clean containers.
In no case may alcohol (e.g. window cleaner
residues) be permitted to enter the battery.
f Unscrew and open the filler vent caps of each
cell.
With the car on a level surface, the fluid level
should meet the indicator mark in each cell.
f If necessary, top up with distilled water.
Do not use acid.
Only fill up to the mark, otherwise the electrolyte will overflow when the battery is being
charged and cause damage.
If the car is not driven for prolonged periods, the
battery must be charged at least every 6 weeks.
A discharged battery allows rapid formation of sulfates, leading to premature deterioration of the
plates.
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Warning!
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in severe
personal injuries.
f Charge battery in a well ventilated area.
f Never charge a frozen battery. It may explode
because of gas trapped in the ice. Allow a frozen battery to thaw out first.
f If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doctor.
Slow battery charging
1. Pay attention to all warnings and follow instructions that come with your battery charger.
2. When charging, ensure adequate ventilation.
3. Remove battery.
Please observe the chapter “REMOVING THE
BATTERY” on Page 216.
4. All vent caps should be open.
The fluid level should meet the indicator mark
in each cell.
5. Ensure that charger is switched off – danger of
short circuit!
6. Connect charger cables.
Charger cables must be connected
POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+) and
NEGATIVE (–) to NEGATIVE (–).
7. Switch on charger.
Normally, a battery should be charged at no
more than 10 percent of its rated capacity.
Rated capacity of the battery in your vehicle is
listed on the battery housing.
8. After charging, turn off charger and disconnect
charger cables.
9. Tighten the vent caps and reinstall battery
Please observe the chapter “INSTALLING THE
BATTERY” on Page 217.
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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.
f Let 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
Putting vehicle into operation
Ignition key/ignition lock
The service life of the battery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic conditions, and driving conditions (distances, loads).
After the battery is connected or after an exhaustively discharged battery is charged, the multifunctional PSM light lights up on the instrument
panel and a message appears on the on-board
computer to indicate a fault.
The key cannot be removed until the vehicle electrical system is supplied with power again.
f Only use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement.
f Please observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
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.
f Do not insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock if the vehicle battery is discharged.
The ignition key can no longer be removed.
f Please observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID” on Page 211.
f Please observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 218.
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.
f Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE WINDOWS” on Page 29.
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Removing the battery
The required tool is in the tool kit.
The battery is located in the luggage compartment under a black plastic lid.
Warning!
Risk of damage to alternator and electronic
control units.
f Do not disconnect the battery while the engine
is running.
This also applies to cars equipped with a battery main switch.
f Never drive the car with a disconnected battery.
Risk of caustic burns from escaping acid.
f Keep vent caps on to avoid spillage.
f Do not tilt the battery when removing and installing it.
1. Switch off engine and all electrical loads.
4. Unscrew fastening screw B.
2. Open turn-locks A.
Remove plastic lid.
5. Remove battery.
3. Pull off central vent hose C.
Danger!
Risk of short circuit and explosion.
f Important: disconnect the negative (–) ground
wire first, and then the positive (+) cable.
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Installing the battery
1. Using your finger nail or a small screwdriver,
carefully lift off the cover of the key grip
(arrow).
1. Put battery in and push it all the way to the
stop.
2. Replace the battery (paying attention to the
polarity).
Replacement battery – Lithium CR 2032,
3 volts
2. Screw in fastening screw B.
Danger!
3. Replace the cover and press together firmly.
Please observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Risk of short circuit and explosion.
f Important: connect the positive (+) cable first,
and then the negative (–) ground wire.
Note
3. Push on central vent hose C.
Please dispose batteries in compliance with any
and all government regulations.
4. Fit plastic lid. Lock turn-locks A.
Replacing the remote-control battery
The battery should be changed when the range of
the radio remote control becomes smaller or
when the light-emitting diode no longer flashes
when the remote control is operated.
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Emergency Starting with Jumper
Cables
If the battery is discharged, e.g. in winter or after
the car has been parked for a long time, the battery of another car can be used for starting with
the help of jumper cables.
Make sure the voltage of both batteries is the
same. Both batteries must be 12 volt types.
The capacity (Ampere hours, Ah) of the booster
battery must not be substantially less than that of
the discharged battery.
The discharged battery must be correctly connected to the vehicle’s electrical system.
f Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 212.
f Please observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID” on Page 211.
Note
f Do not try to start the car by pushing or towing. Damage to the catalytic converters and
other components of the car may result.
Warning!
Risk of damage and serious personal injury
due to short circuit.
f Use only jumper cables of adequate diameter
cross-section and fitted with completely insulated alligator clips.
f Follow all warnings and instructions of the
jumper cable manufacturer.
f When connecting jumper cables, make sure
that they cannot get caught in any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
The jumper cables must be long enough so
that neither vehicles nor cables touch another.
f The vehicles must not be in contact, otherwise
current might flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected.
f The cable clamps must not be allowed to contact each other when one end of the jumper cables are connected to a battery.
f Ensure that tools or conductive jewelery (rings,
chains, watch straps) do not come into contact
with the positive jumper cable or the positive
battery post.
f Improper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin
the alternator.
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Danger of caustic burns.
f Do not lean over the battery.
Danger of gas explosion.
f Improper use of booster battery to start a
vehicle may cause an explosion, resulting in
severe personal injuries.
f Keep sources of ignition away from the battery, e.g. open flame, burning cigarettes or
sparking due to cable contact or welding work.
f A discharged battery can freeze even at
23°F/–5°C.
Before connecting jumper cables, a frozen battery must be thawed out.
Connect jumper cables in the following
sequence:
Always observe the sequence below:
1. Connect the positive lead (red) to the
positive terminal of the discharged battery
first, then connect it to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
2. First connect the negative cable (black) to
the negative terminal of the donor battery, then
connect it to a suitable grounding point on the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
This grounding point must lie as far as possible
from the battery.
For example, a solid metal part or the engine
block are suitable grounding points.
4. Start the engine.
An attempted start using jumper cables should
not last more than 15 seconds. Then allow a
waiting period of at least one minute.
Note
Before disconnecting the jumper cables, electrical
loads such as the heated rear window and the
heating fan blower should be switched on (the vehicle’s lights must not be switched on). This reduces voltage peaks which may occur when disconnecting the jumper cables.
With the engine running, remove both jumper cables in reverse order.
If no suitable grounding points are to be found
on either vehicle, the negative cable must
carefully be connected directly to the negative
terminal of the battery.
If a suitable grounding point is to be found only
on the donor vehicle, the negative cable must
first be connected to the terminal of the
discharged battery, then to the grounding point
of the donor vehicle.
3. Run the engine of the donor car at a higher
speed.
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Lights, Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Risk of short circuit.
f Always switch off the relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Risk of injury. The Bi Xenon headlights are
under high voltage when installed.
f Be 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.
f Only the bulbs shown in the chart may be used.
f New 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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Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to excessive temperatures and abrasion.
f Attach no coverings (e.g. films, “stone
guards”) in the area of the headlights.
f Use soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses.
In no case may chemical cleaners or other volatile cleaning fluids be used.
f To prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or
merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
Bulb chart
Type, rating
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
H11, 55W
Fog light
H8, 35W
Tail light, rear fog light
P21/4W
Brake light/tail light
P21/4W
Tail light, reflector
P21/5W
Make-up mirror light
K3W
Reversing light
P21
Trun signal indicator light, front and rear
PY21W
Turn signal indicator light, side
WY5W
Side marker light
W3W
Door guard/Curb light
W5W
Parking light
W5W Blue-Vision
License plate light
C5W
Luggage compartment/engine compartment
light, interior light
K10W
Reading light
6W Xenon
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Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion
and excessive temperatures.
f Do not fix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards”
or films) in the area of the headlights.
Removing headlights
1. Unscrew plastic nut A.
Detach the side carpeting.
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2. Remove rubber plug B from the unlocking
opening.
Installing
1. Insert headlight into the guide rails and push
fully into the wing.
2. Push headlight to the rear and at the same
time turn the socket wrench until it points
horizontally to the rear C.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Insert the rubber plug into the unlocking
opening and secure the carpet.
Check the function of all lights.
3. Place socket wrench (tool kit) on the unlocking
spindle.
The handle of the wrench should point horizontally to the rear.
Low beam, high beam and additional high
beam
4. Turn socket wrench approx. 180° A. The
headlight is unlocked and pushed forward
slightly during this process.
1. Unscrew the 4 screws A.
Opening the lid of the headlight housing
2. First lift release tab B, then push both release
tabs C upwards and take off lid.
5. Turn socket wrench back until it is pointing
vertically downward B and leave in position.
6. The headlight is now unlocked and can be
pulled forward out of the wing.
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Halogen headlights
Changing bulb for low beam
Bi-Xenon headlight
Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
1. Pull off plug A.
1. Turn the plug counter-clockwise (bayonet lock)
and pull it off.
2. Disengage fixing loop B.
3. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
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2. Disengage both fixing loops A.
3. Replace defective bulb B.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Engage both fixing loops A, push on plug and
turn right as far as the stop.
Closing lid of headlight housing
1. Push on lid until it perceptibly engages.
2. Fasten lid with the 4 screws.
Changing bulb for high beam or additional
high beam (Bi-Xenon headlight)
2. Pull both plug release tabs apart.
Pull plug out of the bulb holder.
1. Turn the bulb holder.
Turn it counter-clockwise on the left headlight
and clockwise on the right headlight.
Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing.
3. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
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Changing bulbs for parking light, turn
signal light and fog light
The release card for the auxiliary headlights is
inside the vehicle folder.
1. Insert release card at the side of the auxiliary
headlight.
The auxiliary headlight is released by pushing
in the card.
The card may have to be pushed again to
release the second connection.
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2. Remove auxiliary headlight.
Ensure that the vent hose D is not lost when
the auxiliary headlight is pulled out.
A - Parking light
B - Turn signal
C - Fog light
D - Vent hose
Bulb for parking light A
Bulb for turn signal B
Bulb for fog light C
1. Turn holder towards the left and pull it out to
the rear.
1. Turn holder counter-clockwise (bayonet lock)
and remove it.
1. Press the release tab of the plug and pull plug
off.
2. Pull out and replace defective bulb.
2. Turn the defective bulb counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock) and replace it.
2. Turn bulb of the defective left fog light towards
the left and the bulb of the right fog light
towards the right (bayonet lock) and replace
them.
3. Push holder back in and turn towards the right.
3. Insert holder and turn towards the right.
3. Push on plug.
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Installing auxiliary headlight
f Ensure that the cables are inside the guide
(arrows) properly.
Caution!
Risk of paint damage if the auxiliary
headlight is inserted into the front apron
when tilted.
f Exercise caution when inserting the auxiliary
headlight into the guides of the front apron.
f Ensure that the guide of the housing is inserted
into the guide A of the front apron.
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f Push auxiliary headlight into the front apron
until it is felt to engage.
Changing bulb for side marker light
1. Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with
a screwdriver.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the
wheel housing liner at right angles to the turn
signal housing.
By pressing with the screwdriver, disengage
the securing spring of the turn signal housing.
3. Swivel out the indicator light and undo bulb
holder (bayonet lock).
4. Remove the bulb from the holder and replace
it. Insert holder.
5. Insert the turn signal’s retaining lugs A into the
side section at the front.
Push in turn signal until the securing spring B
is felt to engage.
6. Press the cap into the wheel housing liner.
Check operation of the light.
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Tail Light
Changing bulb
1. Open the engine compartment lid.
2. Completely unscrew fastening screw A.
3. Pull tail light out towards the back.
ABCDE-
Reversing light
Turn signal
Tail light/brake light
Tail light/reflector
Rear fog light/side marker light
4. Turn the bulb holder in the tail light housing
counter-clockwise and pull it out.
5. Turn the defective bulb counter-clockwise
(bayonet lock) and replace it.
6. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.
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7. Insert tail light into the side section.
Ensure that the retaining lug has been inserted
into the mounting guide properly.
8. Tighten fastening screw A on the tail light.
9. Check operation of the light.
License Plate Light
Changing bulb
1. Unscrew both screws A and remove the lens.
Luggage Compartment/Engine
Compartment/Footwell Light
Changing bulb
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace it.
1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out
the light.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
Door Guard/Curb Light
Changing bulb
1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out
the light.
2. Pull bulb holder out of light housing. Remove
defective bulb and replace.
3. Install bulb holder and insert light.
3. Insert the light into the cut-out, first from one
side then from the other. Check operation.
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Additional brake lights
The light-emitting diodes of the additional brake
lights cannot be replaced individually.
Have the defective brake light replaced at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Interior Light, Reading Lights
Changing bulb
1. Carefully pull light housing out of the trim
(arrow).
2. Reading light
Turn the holder A of the defective bulb counterclockwise and pull it out.
Remove bulb and replace.
Interior light
Carefully unclip the light lens on the switch side
(arrows) and then detach it.
Remove defective bulb from between the
contact springs and replace.
Clip light lens back in.
3. Insert the light housing into the trim, rear end
first.
Press front of housing up and click into place.
Check operation of lights.
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Adjusting Headlights
f Please observe the chapter “LIGHTS, REPLACING BULBS” on Page 220.
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 vertical position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.)
has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) in
distance of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the front lens of
the headlamp.
The correct position of the cutoff is 5 cm (2.0 in.)
at 7.5 m or 24.6 ft. (0.4°) below a horizontal line,
x cm 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
7.5 m (this value is a rounded down conversion
from the 25-foot distance typical of field aim using
a screen). The 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) distance is measured from the headlamp lens to the viewing
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 projected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehicle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to accommodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 1 m (3.3 ft.) of space outboard of the vehicle’s headlamp spacing.
Adjustment screws
f Detach side carpeting in luggage compartment.
Therefore 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.
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B - Headlight vertical adjustment
Vertical adjustment (screw B)
f turn clockwise = beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up
Note
f Do not alter the lateral adjustment.
Towing
Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohibit 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 details.
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 is contained in the tool kit.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
f Use 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 aparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
hook.
f Never use the towing hook to tow this or any
other vehicle.
Rear mounting
Front mounting
2. Unscrew the towing hook.
The towing hook is stored in the tool box in the
luggage compartment.
3. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the
opening.
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate
plastic cover into the bumper until the cover
disengages.
4. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge
to engage it in the bumper.
1. Remove license plate.
5. Completely screw in the towing hook.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by
its thread.
3. Completely screw in the towing hook.
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4. Carefully feed towing straps through the opening in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not damage rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not damaged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not disconnect.
Use hoist cable as a safety cable.
Pulling vehicle onto flat bed
Tieing down vehicle on flat bed
1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat
bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
1. Carefully feed towing straps through the opening in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not damage rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not damaged.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside
of the vehicle for any interference.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps.
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Vehicle Identification
When ordering spare parts or making inquiries,
please always quote the vehicle identification
number.
Vehicle data bank
The vehicle data bank is attached to the inside of
the “Maintenance” booklet.
It contains all important data about your vehicle.
Note
This data bank cannot be re-ordered if it is lost or
damaged.
This label contains the following information:
1. Vehicle Identification No.
2. Type/Type description
3. Engine code/Transmission code
4. Paint No./Interior
5. Optional equipment
Vehicle identification number
Safety compliance sticker
In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,
the vehicle identification number of your car is located at the bottom left of the windshield frame
and can be seen from the outside.
The safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new Porsche complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufactured.
The vehicle identification number is in the luggage
compartment under the battery cover and at the
bottom left behind the windshield.
Removing the battery cover
f Please observe the chapter „BATTERY“ on
page 212.
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The sticker also shows the month and year of production and the vehicle identification number of
your car (perforations) as well as the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Tire pressure plate
Engine number
The tire pressure plate is attached to the left-hand
door aperture.
The engine number is stamped on the underside
of the crankcase.
Paint data
Paint data can be found on the tire pressure plate.
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Technical Data
Engine data
911 Carrera
Type
Number of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Cubic capacity
Compression ratio
Net-horsepower, SAE J 1349
at crankshaft speed
Net torque, SAE J 1349
at crankshaft speed
Engine control
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911 Carrera S
M 96/05
M 97/01
Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled
Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled
3.78 in./96 mm
3.90 in./99 mm
3.26 in./82.8 mm
3.26 in./82.8 mm
219.4 cu. in./3596 cm3
233.3 cu. in./3824 cm3
11.3 : 1
11.8 : 1
325 hp/239 kW
355 hp/261 kW
6800 rpm
6600
273 ft. lb./370 Nm
295 ft. lb./400 Nm
4250 rpm
4600 rpm
Stationary high-voltage distribution, sequential injection,
cylinder-selective knock-control, stereo oxygen sensor closed-loop control, diagnostic system,
4 overhead camshafts, Porsche VarioCam Plus, hydraulic valve clearance compensation
Transmission
Manual transmission
Tiptronic S
3.91
2.32
1.61
1.28
1.08
0.88
3.60
2.19
1.41
1.00
0.83
3.59
3.17
1.93
3.56
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
Reverse
1st gear
2nd gear
Final drive ratio
3.44
Tire Pressures for cold tires
Summer and winter tires
18 inch wheels
front
rear
36 psi (2.5 bar)
44 psi (3.0 bar)
19 inch wheels, partially loaded
(up to 2 persons without luggage)
front
rear
33 psi (2.3 bar)
39 psi (2.7 bar)
19 inch wheels, fully loaded
(more than 2 persons with luggage)
front
rear
36 psi (2.5 bar)
44 psi (3.0 bar)
These tire filling pressures apply only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche.
f Please observe the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS” on Page 185.
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Tires, Rims, Tracks
Tire
Rim
Rim offset
Track
Summer tires
front
rear
235/40 ZR 18 (91Y)
265/40 ZR 18 (101Y) XL
8 J x 18 H2
10 J x 18 H2
57 mm
58 mm
58.5 in./1486 mm
60.4 in./1534 mm
or
front
rear
235/35 ZR 19 (87Y)
295/30 ZR 19 (100Y) XL
8 J x 19 H2
11 J x 19 H2
57 mm
67 mm
58.5 in./1486 mm
59.7 in./1516 mm
Snow tires
front
rear
235/40 R 18 91V M+S
265/40 R 18 97V M+S *
8 J x 18 H2
10 J x 18 H2
57 mm
58 mm
57.8 in./1486 mm
60.4 in./1534 mm
or
front
rear
235/35 R 19 87V M+S
295/30 R 19 100V XL M+S*
8 J x 19 H2
11 J x 19 H2
57 mm
67 mm
57.8 in./1486 mm
59.7 in./1516 mm
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “91”) and maximum speed code letter (e.g. “Y”) are minimum requirements.
Warning!
Installation of sizes not authorized by
Porsche may have a dangerous effect on
the driving stability and could result in
severe personal injury or death.
f Before mounting new tires, check with your
Porsche dealer about the current release
status.
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Tire and rim sizes Extensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche. Your Porsche dealer has information about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you.
If aftermarket tires and/or wheels are installed which are not approved by Porsche, the vehicle’s roadability and handling
characteristics might be impaired. Since Porsche has no data on such combinations, Porsche cannot stand behind the
safety or durability of these aftermarket combinations.
Snow chains
Can be mounted only on the rear wheels; maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Use only Porsche authorized fine-link cross-type or edge chains.
Snow chain clearance can be guaranteed only on the tire + rim combination marked*.
Driving Performance*
911 Carrera
Manual transmission
Tiptronic S
Top speed
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph)
177 mph (285 km/h)
5.0 seconds
174 mph (280 km/h)
5.5 seconds
911 Carrera S
Manual transmission
Tiptronic S
Top speed
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph)
182 mph (293 km/h)
4.8 seconds
177 mph (285 km/h)
5.3 seconds
* At DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting extra equipment
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Capacities
Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.
Engine
Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.5 quarts / 8.0 liters
Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL” on Page 157.
Coolant
Manual transmission
and differential
approx. 8.45 U.S. gallons / 32 liters
Tiptronic S
Differential for Tiptronic S
Fuel tank
Fuel quality
approx. 3.1 quarts / 2.9 liters transmission oil
approx. 9.5 quarts / 9 liters ATF
approx. 1.3 quarts / 1.2 liter
approx. 16.4 U.S. gallons / 62 liters
Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle
will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine’s “Electronic Oktane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Power steering
approx. 1.35 quarts / 1.27 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S®
Brake fluid
0.48 quarts / 0.45 liters; use only Original Porsche brake fluid.
Windshield washer
approx. 2.6 quarts/2,5 liters without headlight washer
approx. 6.3 quarts/6 liters with headlight washer
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Weights
911 Carrera
Manual transmission
Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment)
Maximum gross weight
Maximum axle load, front*
Maximum axle load, rear*
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System**
1395 kg to 1495 kg
3075 lbs. to 3296 lbs.
3990 lbs./1810 kg
1709 lbs./775 kg
2601 lbs./1180 kg
165 lbs./75 kg
1435 kg to 1535 kg
3164 lbs. to 3384 lbs.
4090 lbs./1855 kg
1709 lbs./775 kg
2601 lbs./1180 kg
165 lbs./75 kg
911 Carrera S
Manual transmission
Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment)
1420 kg to 1510 kg
3131 lbs. to 3329 lbs.
4012 lbs./1820 kg
1709 lbs./775 kg
2601 lbs./1180 kg
165 lbs./75 kg
1460 kg to 1550 kg
3219 lbs. to 3417 lbs.
4112 lbs./1865 kg
1709 lbs./775 kg
2601 lbs./1180 kg
165 lbs./75 kg
Maximum gross weight
Maximum axle load, front*
Maximum axle load, rear*
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System**
**
The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.
Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System.
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Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Turning circle
174.4 in./4427 mm
71.2 in./1808 mm
51.6 in./1310 mm
92.6 in./2350 mm
4.2 in./106 mm
35.8 ft./10.9 m
Vehicles with PASM
Height
Ground clearance
51.2 in./1300 mm
3.8 in./96 mm
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Diagrams
Engine diagram at full power – 911 Carrera
Acceleration diagram
Values have been determined at DIN empty weight
and with a 50 % load without additional equipment.
Transmission diagram
The transmission diagram is based on standard
values on the basis of a mean effective scrub radius. Changes of the scrub radius, the tire tolerance, wear and tear, deviating country equipment
and tire slip have not been taken into account.
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Engine diagram at full power – 911 Carrera S
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Technical Data
Acceleration diagram for manual transmission – 911 Carrera
Technical Data
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Acceleration diagram for manual transmission – 911 Carrera S
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Index
ABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 60
Warning light ........................................ 61
Air distribution ............................................ 116
Air filter...................................................... 171
Airbag....................................................50, 51
Disposal............................................... 51
Switching off passenger airbag .............. 49
Warning light ........................................ 51
Air-conditioning compressor ................116, 118
Alarm system .......................................26, 138
Alcantara ................................................... 180
Antenna .............................................138, 175
Antifreeze................................................... 155
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 60
Warning light ........................................ 61
Ashtray ...................................................... 120
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 206
Audio operation ..................................136, 137
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 116
Automatic .................................................. 171
Air conditioning system ....................... 116
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 32
Car washes ........................................ 175
Door locking......................................... 21
Headlight adjustment........................... 110
Locking retractor .................................. 44
Speed control...................... 78, 114, 115
Average consumption ...........................89, 101
Average speed .....................................89, 101
Backrest
Adjustment ...........................................34
Release ................................................34
Battery.......................................................212
Care ..................................................213
Charging ............................................213
Putting vehicle into operation ...............215
Remote control ...................................217
Removing ...........................................216
Warning light.........................................86
Winter operation .................................214
Before driving off ................................... 14, 15
Belts ................................................... 42, 180
Height adjustment .................................44
Tensioner .............................................42
Warning light.........................................43
Blower adjustment ............................. 117, 119
Brake light......................................... 230, 232
Brakes .......................................................161
Brake circuit division warning light ........162
Brake pad warning light .........................87
Fluid.......................................... 161, 244
Fluid warning light ...............................162
Pads ............................................. 16, 59
Parking brake .......................................56
Test stand ............................................65
Break in hints................................................16
Bulbs, replacing ..........................................220
Canholder...................................................122
Capacities ..................................................244
Car care .....................................................174
Car telephone .............................................138
Car washes ................................................175
Carpet........................................................180
Catalytic converters ....................................168
Cautions............................................ 154, 184
Central locking..............................................22
emergency operation.............................23
Central vents ..............................................119
Central warning light......................................87
Changing wheels .........................................206
Check engine
Warning light.........................................87
Checking pressure ......................................205
Child restraint
Anchorages ..........................................45
Switching off passenger airbag ..............49
System.................................................46
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................93
Cigarette lighter ..........................................121
Circulating-air button....................................118
Clock .................................................. 85, 101
Clothes hook ..............................................124
Clutch ................................................. 56, 140
Comfort seat ................................................34
Coming Home mode ...................................109
Compact disc
Player and Changer .............................137
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Index
Storage.............................................. 125
Compartment monitoring............................... 26
Coolant ................................................82, 155
Level.................................................. 155
Temperature gauge .............................. 82
Warning light ........................................ 82
Cooling system.....................................82, 155
Cruise control.............................. 86, 114, 115
Cupholder .................................................. 122
Dashboard ................................................... 68
Data bank .................................................. 238
Defrosting windows...............................33, 117
Diagnostic socket .................................17, 210
Diagrams ................................................... 247
Dimensions ................................................ 246
Door ............................................................ 21
Guard lights........................................ 231
Handles................................................ 21
Locks...........................................21, 176
Mirror .................................................. 32
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ............................... 21, 28, 177
Driving hints ................................................. 14
Driving in winter .......................................... 146
Driving performance ................................... 243
Drop-center rim .......................................... 197
DVD Navigation...................................128, 135
Electrical system ........................................ 208
Emergency flasher ...................................... 108
Emergency operation
Central locking......................................23
Lids ...................................................211
Sliding roof .........................................150
Tank flap ............................................164
Emergency service......................................184
Emergency starting with jumper cables 218, 219
Emission control system........... 7, 87, 167, 168
Engine
Checking the oil level.............................98
Exhaust ..................................................9
Number ..............................................239
Oil consumption ........................... 16, 157
Oil level ..............................................157
Oil level indicator...................................98
Oil pressure ..........................................86
Oil temperature.....................................78
Oils ........................................... 157, 244
Speeds ....................................... 16, 243
Starting ................................................72
Stopping ..............................................73
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 73, 82
Lid ............................................ 126, 127
Lid warning light..................................126
Light ..................................................231
Environment ...................................................6
Filling pressure, tire................................ 5, 241
Fire extinguisher .........................................131
Floor mats..................................................180
Fluids and fuels...........................................244
Fog lights ...................................................109
Footbrake.................................................... 57
Footwell lights............................................ 231
Fresh air intake .......................................... 119
Front lid..................................................... 127
Fuel................................................. 4, 84, 164
Containers ..................................... 8, 166
Economy ........................................... 163
Evaporation control ............................ 169
Level gauge ......................................... 84
Level warning light................................ 84
Recommendation ....................... 165, 166
Tank.................................................. 165
Function keys............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 210
Garage door opener ................................... 132
Garage lift ................................................. 200
Glove compartment.................................... 125
Gong.......................................18, 71, 90, 109
Ground clearance........................................... 9
Handbrake................................................... 56
Headlights ......................................... 110, 222
Adjusting ................................... 233, 234
Cleaning system................. 111, 169, 244
Headlights beam adjustment ....................... 110
Heated rear window...................................... 33
Heater....................................................... 116
High beam
Indicator light ....................................... 81
Lever................................................. 109
Index
253
Home mode ............................................... 109
HomeLink................................................... 132
Hoods................................................126, 127
Horn ............................................... 17, 22, 24
Ignition lock.................................................. 70
Immobilizer .................................................. 19
Indicator lights.............................................. 74
Instrument.................................................... 74
Illumination ........................................... 78
Lights ................................................ 109
Panel ...........................................68, 102
Interior lights ................................................ 67
Interior mirror .........................................30, 32
Jumper cables....................................191, 218
Keys ......................................................19, 20
LATCH System.............................................. 48
Leather care............................................... 179
License plate light...............................109, 231
Lids ........................................................... 127
Emergency unlocking .......................... 211
Lifting/sliding roof....................................... 148
Light
Flasher................................ 81, 109, 110
254
Index
Low beam ................................. 109, 110
Sensor for instrument illumination...........74
Switch....................................... 109, 110
Light alloy wheels
Inscription ..........................................197
Load switch-off ...........................................209
Loading information ....................................198
Locking........................................................22
Conditions ............................................24
Luggage carrier..........................................245
Luggage compartment ................................128
Lid .....................................................126
Lid warning light..................................126
Light ..................................................231
Luggage compartment/engine compartment lid,
warning lights .............................................126
Luggage rack .............................................152
Maintenance ...............................................154
Make-up mirror .............................................41
Maximum permitted engine speeds ....... 16, 140
Mirrors............................................ 30, 32, 53
Anti-glare ..............................................32
Multi-functional steering wheel........................40
Navigation ..................................................135
Notes on
Car care.............................................174
Maintenance .......................................154
Number plate light ............................. 109, 231
Octane rating..................................... 165, 166
Off delay ....................................................109
Oil..................................................... 157, 244
Checking level.......................................98
Consumption.........................................16
Level checks.......................................157
Level indicator ......................................98
Pressure...............................................86
Temperature.........................................78
On-board computer .......................................88
Basic settings .....................................100
Language versions ..............................100
On-board literature ..........................................2
Orientation light ............................................67
Outside temperatur indicator..........................85
Paint
Care...................................................174
Data...................................................239
ParkAssistant................................................52
Parking ......................................................146
Parking aids........................................... 52, 53
Parking brake ...............................................56
Warning light.........................................57
Parking light ...................................... 109, 110
Particle filter ...............................................171
Passenger compartment monitoring ...............26
Plastic parts ...............................................179
Platform lift.................................................200
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) .
66
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)....... 8
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 135
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 63
Information light .................................... 65
Power measurements ................................. 154
Power steering fluid level.....................170, 244
Power windows.......................................21, 28
Practical tips .............................................. 184
Radiator fan .........................................73, 156
Radio reception .......................................... 136
Rain sensor ................................................ 111
Range on remaining fuel ........................89, 101
Reading light ........................................67, 232
Rear fog light .............................................109
Rear lid ...................................................... 126
Rear seat backrests...................................... 39
Rear spoiler.................................................. 54
Rear view mirrors ...................................30, 32
Rear window defogger .................................. 33
Rear window wiper...................................... 112
Recycling ....................................................... 7
Reduced driving program, Tiptronic.............. 146
Relays........................................................ 208
Release button ........................................... 141
Remote control............................................. 20
Replacement key .......................................... 19
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 220
Replacing wiper blades................................ 172
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 197
Rim width ........................................... 197
Roof Transport System........................152, 245
Running in ....................................................16
Safety belts ......................................... 42, 180
Height adjustment .................................44
Tensioner .............................................42
Warning light.........................................43
Safety compliance sticker............................238
Sealing set .................................................202
Seals .........................................................178
Seat
Adjustment ...........................................34
Heating ................................................38
Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................141
Selector lever position indicator ............ 83, 142
Shifting gear...............................................140
Side marker light ............................... 109, 229
Side vents ..................................................119
Sliding roof.................................................148
Slip monitoring ...........................................146
Snow chains ...............................................195
Snow tires ..................................................194
Socket .......................................................208
Spare key.............................................. 19, 20
Speed code letter .......................................196
Speed control .............................. 78, 114, 115
Speed limit .......................................... 90, 196
Speedometer................................................80
Spoiler .........................................................54
Sport mode ........................................... 62, 66
Sports seat ..................................................34
Sport-type running gear ...............................246
Stability management system.........................63
Starting ....................................................... 71
Starting engine ............................................ 72
Steering lock ............................................... 70
Steering wheel
Adjustment .......................................... 39
Function keys....................................... 40
Lock.................................................... 71
Rocker switches................................. 141
Stopping engine ........................................... 73
Stopwatch ................................................... 93
Storage options ......................................... 124
Storing your Porsche.................................. 181
Sun visors ................................................... 41
Switching passenger airbag off/on ................ 49
Tachometer ................................................. 81
Tank.......................................... 164, 165, 244
Ventilation system .............................. 169
Technical data............................................ 240
Telephone.................................................. 138
Temperature setting ................................... 116
Temperature, outside indicator ...................... 85
Test stand, measurements ............................ 65
Theft protection ........................................... 18
Tiptronic.................................................... 141
Indicator .............................................. 83
Tires ........................................... 16, 185, 242
Care.................................................. 185
Checking pressure ............................. 205
Inscription.......................................... 196
Loading information............................ 198
Pressure................................ 5, 188, 241
Pressure plate.................................... 239
Index
255
Sealant ......................................201, 202
Sidewall ............................................. 196
Size ................................................... 196
Tools ......................................................... 128
Towing ...................................... 146, 235, 236
Tow-starting ............................................... 146
Tracks ....................................................... 242
Transmission ......................................140, 241
Fluid...........................................171, 244
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 129
Turn signals..........................................81, 110
Undercoating......................................167, 177
Valves........................................................ 192
Vanity mirror................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 174
Data .................................................. 238
Identification label ............................... 238
Identification number ........................... 238
Putting into operation .......................... 215
Washing ............................................. 175
Ventilation .................................................. 116
Vents .................................................116, 119
Viscosity, engine oil .................................... 160
Warning lights and messages ...................... 102
Washer
256
Index
Fluid.......................................... 169, 244
Lever .................................................111
Washing .....................................................175
Weights......................................................245
Welcome Home Function .............................109
Wheel.................................. 16, 178, 185, 242
Bolts ..................................................204
Care ..................................................185
Changing............................................201
Checking pressure ..............................205
Inscription ..........................................196
Loading information.............................198
Securing wheel bolts .............................19
Sidewall..............................................196
Size ...................................................196
Tire pressure ......................... 5, 188, 241
Tire pressure plate ..............................239
Tire sealant ............................... 201, 202
Windows ............................................. 28, 177
Washer nozzles...................................111
Washer system .................. 111, 169, 244
Windshield wiper/washer lever .....................111
Windshield wipers .............................. 111, 172
Replacing ...........................................172
Winter operation
Battery ...............................................214
Coolant ..............................................155
Engine oil ...........................................156
Jumper cables ........................... 218, 219
Locks.................................................176
Seals .................................................178
Snow chains .......................................195
Tires ......................................... 194, 242
Washer fluid........................................169
Wiper blades.......................................172
Wiper
Blades................................................172
Rear...................................................112
Index
257
Fuel Quality 4
Tire Pressures for Cold Tires 5
Porsche and the Environment 6
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) 8
Setting and operating vehicle components when driving 8
Portable Fuel Containers 8
Engine Exhaust 9
Ground Clearance 9
Before driving off... 14
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers 16
Keys 19
Security Wheel Bolts 19
Doors 21
Central Locking 22
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring 26
Power Windows 28
Inside mirror 30
Door Mirrors 30
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating 33
Seat Adjustment 34
Seat Memory 36
Heated Seats 38
Rear Seat Backrests 39
Steering Wheel Adjustment 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel 40
Sun Visors 41
Safety Belts 42
Child Restraint Anchorages 45
Child Restraint Systems 46
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat 48
Airbag Systems 50
Parking Aids 52
Retractable Rear Spoiler 54
Clutch Pedal 56
Parking Brake 56
Brakes 57
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System) 60
Sport Mode 62
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) 63
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
66
Interior Lights 67
Operation, Instruments 68
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering
Lock 70
Starting Procedures 72
Stopping Engine 73
Instrument Panel USA Models 74
Instrument Panel Canada Models 76
Engine oil temperature 78
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light 78
Instrument Illumination 78
Trip Odometer 79
Speedometer 80
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers 80
Tachometer 81
Turn Signal Indicator Light 81
High Beam 81
Cooling System 82
Tiptronic 83
Fuel 84
Clock 85
Outside temperature 85
Engine Oil Pressure 86
Check Engine
Warning Light 87
On-Board Computer (BC) 88
Emergency Flasher Switch 108
Light Switch 109
Welcome Home Lighting 109
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment 110
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light /
Flasher Lever 110
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever 111
Automatic Speed Control 114
Automatic Air Conditioning System 116
Central and Side Vents 119
Fresh-air Intake 119
Ashtray 120
Cigarette Lighter 121
Cupholder 122
Storage in the Passenger Compartment 124
Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine Compartment Lid 126
Luggage Compartment 128
Trunk Entrapment 129
Fire Extinguisher 131
HomeLink 132
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 135
Car Telephone and
Aftermarket Alarms 138
Manual Transmission, Clutch 140
Tiptronic S 141
Lifting/Sliding Roof 148
Roof Transport System 152
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle 154
Coolant Level 155
Engine Oil 157
Engine Oil Level 157
Engine Oil Recommendation 159
Brake Fluid Level 161
Fuel Economy 163
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries 163
Fuel Recommendations 165
Portable Fuel Containers 166
Emission Control System 167
How Emission Control Works 168
Fuel Evaporation Control 169
Washer Fluid 169
Power Steering 170
Air Filter 171
Combination Filter 171
Manual Transmission Oil 171
Automatic Transmission Fluid 171
Wiper Blades 172
Car Care Instructions 174
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle 184
Tires/Wheels 185
Loading Information 198
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform or Garage
Lift 200
Flat Tire 201
Wheel Bolts 204
Electrical System 208
Battery 212
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables 218
Lights, Replacing Bulbs 220
Headlights 222
Tail Light 230
License Plate Light 231
Luggage Compartment/Engine Compartment/
Bedienung, Sicherheit, Instrumente
Footwell Light 231
Door Guard/Curb Light 231
Interior Light, Reading Lights 232
Adjusting Headlights 233
Towing 235
Technical Data 240
Diagrams 247

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