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WKD 928
021
91
© Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
All rights reserved. Printed in Germany
1.1 Μ
6/90 Dear Owner,
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 that, 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 while driving.
This Owner's Manual contains a host
of useful information. Please read this
manual before you drive your new
Porsche. Acquaint yourself with your
car's features and know how to operate your Porsche more safely. The better you know your Porsche, the more
pleasure you will experience driving
your new car.
A separate Warranty and Maintenance Booklet explains how you can
keep your Porsche in top driving condition by having it serviced regularly.
It also contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Porsche.
For U.S. only:
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA).
If NHTSA receives similar complains,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or PCNA.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call
the Auto Safety Hotline tollfree at
18004249393 (or 3660123 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.
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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 alt-
eration of the car may negate or interfere with those safety features
built into the car. Your Porsche is in-
tended to be used in a safe manner in
light of the local laws and driving conditions faces by you, and in accordance with the instructions provided
in this 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 car can
lead to accidents and severe or
fatal personal injuries.
We wish you many miles of safe and
pleasurable driving in your Porsche.
Your car may have all or some of the
components described in this manual.
Should you have difficulty understand-
ing any of the explanations of features
or equipment installed in your car, your
Porsche dealer will be glad to assist
you. Also check with your dealer on
other available options or equipment.
Text, illustrations and specifications in
this manual are based on the information available at the time of printing.
Alteration or misuse of your
Porsche could cause accidents and
severe or fatal personal injuries.
It has always been Porsche's policy to
continuously improve its products.
Porsche, therefore, reserves the right
to make changes in design and
specifications, and to make additions
or improvements in its product, with-
Note to owners
In Canada, this manual is also available in French. To obtain a copy contact
your dealer or write to:
out incurring any obligation to install
them on products previously manufactured.
Note aux proprietaires
Au Canada on peut se procurer un
exemplaire de ce Manuel en frangais
Important
aupres du concessionnaire ou du:
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service life of your car, please heed
all operating instructions and special
warnings. Ignoring them could result
in serious mechanical failure or even
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tions or defeat safety engineering features built into your car.
Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it
safely, and consistently with the law,
the driving conditions, and the instructions in this manual.
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Before Driving Off, Running In, Controls
Maintenance, Car Care
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
Index
Pocket for Additional Information
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Before Driving Off, Running In, Controls
Before going on a trip 8
In the driver's seat 9
Break-in hints 10
Engine exhaust 10
Keys 12-13
Theft protection 14
Anti-theft alarm 14
Doors 14
Central door locking 14-15
Interior lights 16
Power windows 17
Seats 18-21
Mirrors 22
Safety belts 23-25
Child restraint anchorages 25
Air bag system 26-27
Brakes 28-31
Limited slip differential 32
Clutch 33
Starting 34-35
Controls, Instruments, Warning lights . 36-48
Automatic climate control 49-52
Power sunroof 54
Engine hood, hatchback 57-58
Transmission 59-62
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Dear Porsche-Owner Before going on a trip...
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering,
techniques, 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 his vehicle properly,
who uses his driving skills wisely, and always
drives within his own capabilities and his
level of familiarity with his 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 Porsche dealer.
First things first
• Turn the engine off before you attempt
any checks or repairs of the vehicle.
• Be sure tires are inflated correctly. Check
tires for damage and tire wear.
• See that wheel bolts are properly tightened and not loose or missing.
• Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked
with every fuel filling.
• Check coolant level to assure sufficient
engine cooling.
• Be sure you have a well charged battery.
• Check brake fluid level. If too low, have
brake system checked.
• Replenish windshield washer fluid.
• Check if front hood is latched safely.
• Replace worn or cracked wiper blades.
• See that all windows are clear and unobstructed.
• Keep air intake slots and area between
engine hood and windshield free of snow
and ice, so that the heater and the
windshield wipers work properly.
• Check whether all light lenses are clean.
• Be sure all lights are working and headlights are aimed correctly.
• Check under vehicle for leaks.
• Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment
It is good practice to carry emergency equipment in your vehicle. Some of the things you
should have are: window scraper, snow
brush, container or bag of sand or salt,
emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.
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In the driver's seat...
On the road...
• Check operation of horn.
• Position seat for easy reach of controls.
• Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors.
• Attach your safety belts.
• Check operation of foot and parking
brakes.
• Check all warning and indicator lights and
the information system display with ignition on and engine stationary.
• NEVER leave car idling unattended.
• Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car.
• To prevent inadvertent opening of doors
from inside or outside, drive with locked
doors.
• Never drive after you have consumed alcohol.
• Always have your safety belt attached.
• Always drive defensively. Expect the unexpected.
• Use signals to indicate turns and lane
changes.
• Turn on headlights at dusk.
• Always keep a save distance from the
vehicle in front of you, depending on traffic, road and weather conditions.
• Reduce speed at night and during inclement weather.
• Observe speed limits and obey road
signs.
• 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. See
WARNINGS on "Engine Exhaust".
• When parked, always see the parking
brake. Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) or move the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear (Manual
transmission). On hills also turn the
wheels toward the curb.
• When emergency repairs become necessary, move the vehicle well off the road.
Turn on 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.
• Make it a habit to have the engine oil
checked with every fuel filling.
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Break-in hints for the first
1.000 miles/1.600 kilometers
Engine exhaust
There are no specific break-in rules for your
Porsche. However, by taking a few precau-
tions you can help extend the service life and
performance of your engine.
During the first 1.000 miles/1.600 km, all
working components of the engine adjust to
each other to a certain degree. Therefore:
Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
Change speeds frequently. Vary the throttle
load.
Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
5.000 rpm (revolutions per minute).
Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either
in Neutral or in gear.
Do not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next proper gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering, gearshifting or other controls during the
break-in period which will gradually disappear.
Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies all the time, not
just during the break-in period.
Breaking-in brake pads
Brake pads do not have maximum braking
efficiency when the car is new. Therefore,
more pedal force is necessary during the
first 100 to 150 miles/150 to 250 km. This
also applies to replacement brake pads.
Breaking-in new tires
New tires do not have maximum traction.
They tend to be slippery. Break in new tires
by driving at moderate speeds during the
first 60 to 120 miles/100 to 200 km, and
longer braking distances must be antici-
pated.
Engine oil consumption
During the break-in period oil consumption
may be slightly higher than normal.
As always 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 di-
lution and oxidation of the lubricant.
WARNING
• Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled,
• Never start or let the engine run in a
closed garage. Never sit in your car for
prolonged periods with the engine on
and the car not moving.
• Although exhaust fumes from the engine have many components which you
can smell, they also contain carbon
monoxide, which is a colorless and
odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be
fatal if inhaled.
• If you smell gas fumes in the vehicle,
drive with the windows open but keep
the hatchback closed. Have the cause
immediately located and corrected.
• Because of inherent hazards, we do not
recommend transporting objects larger
than those fitting safely into the luggage
compartment. Keep the hatchback
closed while driving to prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into
the vehicle.
• Never carry additional fuel containers in
your vehicle. Such containers, full or
partially empty, may leak, cause an explosion, or result in fire in case of a collision.
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1 Light switch
2 Turn signal/headlight dimmer flasher/
parking light switch lever
3 Horn
4 Windshield wiper and windshield/
headlight washer switch lever
5 Emergency flasher switch
6 Switches for power windows
7 Controls for power seat
8 Parking brake lever
9 Side view mirror adjuster
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NEVER invite car theft!
An unlocked car with the key in the
ignition switch invites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a gong
alarm are standard equipment in
your Porsche. The gong 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.
Key "a" or "b" operate:
1. Door locks with
central locking system
alarm system
power windows
power sunroof
interior lights
2. Ignition/starter switch with steering
lock
3. Hatchback lock with
alarm system
4. Fuel filler cap lock
5. Glove compartment lock
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key,
especially if children are left unattended in the vehicle. Unsupervised use of any vehicle key may
cause serious personal injury.
NEVER leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition
lock. Take the key and lock the
doors.
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a Key with built-in flashlight
b Flat key
c Rear glove compartment key
d Key for lockable wheel nuts
Keys
Three keys are supplied with the vehicle.
Each fits the ignition lock, door locks, hatchback lock, fuel filler cap lock and glove compartment lock.
There is one flat key which you can keep in
your purse or wallet, for instance, as an
"emergency key". If you remove the plastic
head of the flat key, you can clip on an illuminated plastic handle (available from your
Porsche dealer). Vehicles with a rear seat
glove compartment receive two additional
keys for the compartment lock.
WARNING
NEVER remove the key from the steering
lock while you are driving or as the car is
rolling to a stop. The steering column will
lock when you remove the key, and you will
not be able to steer the car. This may result
in a serious accident.
Because of the symmetrical shape of the key
shaft, there is no "wrong" way of inserting
the key in the locks.
The new format of the keys makes unauthorized duplication of the keys virtually impossible. This means, however, that you
yourself will not be able to get replacement
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keys cut, unless ordered from the manufacturer.
For the lockable wheel nuts, three identical
keys, are included. When taking the vehicle
to your Porsche dealer or to a workshop for
wheel or tire service, remember to leave one
key with the service attendant.
In case of loss, duplicate wheel look keys
cannot be furnished by your Porsche dealer.
Do not leave these keys in the vehicle. Keep
them in a safe place.
See "Lockable wheel nuts" for details.
NOTE: It is a good idea to also keep a record of your key numbers in your wallet
together with your license.
Key number
The key number of the ignition key is impressed on a plastic tag which comes with the keys.
Detach this tag and keep it in a safe place.
For your protection against theft:
• Record the key numbers and keep them in
a safe place, such as your wallet. Do not
keep them in the vehicle.
Key light
Two of the keys have a built-in flashlight in the
key head. The beam from a small bulb in the
key head illuminates the lower part of the key
stem.
The flashlight is on as long as the contact button is depressed.
1. Use your finger nail or a small screw driver
to carefully lift the key handle cover.
2. Insert a new, commercial available battery
(1.5 V) in the contact button.
3. Assemble key top as shown in the figure.
• If you should lose a key, provide your
Porsche dealer with the key number and
the vehicle identification number to obtain
a duplicate key.
The flashlight is powered by a 1.5 Volt button
battery. When the beam begins to fade, replace the battery, because an old battery
may leak and damage your clothes.
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Theft protection
To protect your vehicle from theft, you
should always proceed as follows when leaving your vehicle:
• Close windows and sunroof
• Remove ignition key
• Engage steering lock
• Lock the glove compartment
• Cover luggage
• Lock doors
• Lock petrol cap
Alarm system
The alarm system is armed when one of the
doors is locked with the key. Light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) in the locking buttons start
flashing immediately to indicate that the
alarm is armed.
If the LEDs do not flash when the car is
locked or change to a double-flashing signal
after 10 seconds, not all of the alarm contacts have been closed.
The following components are monitored by
the alarm:
• Doors (central door locking system)
• Engine- and luggage-compartment lids
• Glove compartment
• Radio
• Ignition
If an alarm contact is broken, the alarm horn
will sound for approx. 4 minutes. At the same
time, the interior lights and the hazard warning lights flash for approx. 4 minutes. When
the alarm is triggered, the LEDs are switched
to a double-flashing signal.
If the luggage-compartment lid is opened
with the key when the alarm has been
armed, the alarm status is automatically suspended until the lid is closed.
When a door lock is unlocked, the alarm system is disarmed and the LEDs go out.
Emergency arming
If the central locking system is not working,
the alarm system can be armed by closing a
door three times in rapid succession. The
LEDs indicate this with a double-flashing
signal.
Doors
To open doors from outside, pull the recessed door handle.
To open doors from inside, pull recessed
handle "C" above armrest.
The armrests have a built-in storage compartment. To open, press knob in hand cutout and tilt armrest outward. To close, tilt
compartment toward door panel.
The courtesy light in the lower door panel
"D" will come on when a door or the hatchback is opened. The light can also be turned
on or off with the switch on the light housing.
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Central door locking
With the central door locking system, both
doors can be locked and unlocked electrically. The doors are locked when a key is turned in either door lock or when the key is
turned further counterclockwise in the lock
of the luggage-compartment lid.
When the doors are locked, the locking buttons (A) must be fully retracted.
The two doors can be locked individually
from inside by turning button (B) or by pressing locking buttons (A). If one door is unlokked by turning button (B), the second door
is automatically unlocked as well.
To prevent being accidentally locked out of
the vehicle, the central locking system can
only be actuated when the driver's door is
closed (even if the passenger door is still
open).
If the central locking system fails to work,
open and close the two doors individually.
The alarm system can be armed by closing
a door three times in rapid succession.
Central locking button
When the ignition has been switched on or
when the ignition key is turned to position 1,
both doors can be electrically locked or un-
locked by pressing the central locking but-
ton in the center console. The lamp in the
central locking button remains lit while the
system is activated.
The central locking system can also be acti-
vated with the central locking button when
the ignition key has been removed. To deac-
tivate the system, switch on the ignition or
turn button (B).
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Interior light in headlining
Interior lights
Footwell light in lower part of door trim
Luggage compartment light in hatchback
The interior lights, which are independent
from one another, come on, with the switch
in the appropriate position, as soon as a
door is unlocked or opened or the hatchback
is opened.
The interior lights go out after approx. 20
seconds after the doors are closed. The
lights go out immediately if the ignition is
switched on or the vehicle locked with the
key.
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The interior lights have the following switch
positions:
a - light comes on only when a door or the
hatchback is opened
b - light switched off permanently
c - light switched on permanently
The interior light in the headlining and the
luggage compartment light are switched on
and off by tilting the lamp glass. The footwell
lights are operated by the switch integrated
in the light.
The light for the central fuse/relay board is
switched on via the door contact switch.
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Power windows
Opening windows
Tapping the switches moves the windows in
stages to the desired position.
Pressing the switches for longer than 0.5
seconds automatically opens the windows
fully. The movement of the windows can be
stopped in any position by tapping the
switch again.
Closing windows
To close the windows, the switch must be
held down until the windows have reached
the desired position.
With the ignition switched on, pressing the
switch for longer than 0.5 seconds automatically closes the driver's door window fully.
The movement of the window can be stop-
ped in any position by tapping the switch
again.
Door lock contact
If the key is held in the locking position when
locking a door, the sunroof and the door windows will close in succession automatically.
Door warning lights
The red spot lights in the rear doorjambs will
come on when a door or the hatchback is
opened.
To open or close, depress the rocker
switches in the center console in front of the
shift lever. The switches can only be actuated one at a time.
The power windows are operational when
the ignition is turned on.
When the ignition is turned off or the ignition
key removed, the power windows can be operated until one door is opened.
WARNING
Do not put anything on or near the windows
that may interfere with the driver's vision.
Remove the ignition key to shut off power
to the window switches when the vehicle
is not attended by a responsible person.
Remember, power is still supplied to the
window switches until one door is opened.
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Front seat adjustments
The correct seating position is all-important
for safe and fatigue-free driving. In order to
satisfy individual requirements, the seat has
infinitely variable adjustment.
We recommend the following procedure for
finding the correct position for the driver's
seat:
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1. Operate longitudinal adjustment until
your leg is fully stretched with the clutch
pedal depressed while your foot is bent.
2. Adjust desired fore/aft height.
3. Clasp upper portion of steering wheel.
Then adjust backrest inclination so that
both shoulders remain in contact with the
backrest even with your arms fully
stretched.
4. If necessary, correct the longitudinal adjustment.
Steering wheel adjustment
For maximum legroom and unobstructed
view of the instruments, the height of the
steering wheel, together with the instrument
cluster unit, can be adjusted.
Release locking lever under instrument clus-
ter for desired positioning (arrow), then lock
securely.
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Lumbar support (Β)
The backrest support can be regulated vertically and horizontally to any position to
guarantee a relaxed seated posture and provide individual lumbar support.
Lumbar support horizontal
Lumbar support vertical
Longitudinal adjustment
Height adjustment, front
Backrest adjustment
Height adjustment, rear
Seat heating system
Lumbar support
Front seats
Two multifunction switches control the electric motors for longitudinal adjustment, seat
height and angle of backrest tilt.
Seat heating system (A)
The heating system in the seat cushion and
backrest is switched on and off by pressing
the rocker switch.
Press upper half of switch heating on
Press lower half of switch heating off
Heating temperature is controlled with the
aid of the knurled knob set in the switch; the
temperature is held constant until the seat
heating or the ignition is switched off.
Turn knurled knob up to increase temperature
Turn knurled knob down to reduce temperature
Manual operation
Should the electrical seat adjustment fail,
you can use the hexagon socketscrew in
the toolkit for longitudinal seat adjustment
by turning the servomotor below the front
of the seat.
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Selecting a position
Pilot lamp
Seat position memory
The seat position memory can store up to
three different sitting positions. Each position stored in the memory comprises longitudinal adjustment, seat height, backrest
angle, position and size of lumbar support
and the position of the outside mirrors. The
positions can be adjusted, stored or called
up regardless of whether the engine is on or
off.
Adjust the seat and the two outside mirrors
to the desired position by operating the
switches for seat and mirror adjustment,
Storing a position
To store a position in the memory, press the
memory button (arrowed) and the appropriate position button (button 1, 2 or 3). The
memory button must be pressed before the
position button.
Calling up a position
To set the seat to the position stored in the
memory, the appropriate position button
must be depressed until the seat reaches its
final position. The procedure is curtailed
as soon as the button is released. The buttons are illuminated for ease location.
Once the seat reaches its end position the
mirrors are set automatically to the positions
stored in the memory.
The seat switches always take priority over
automatic adjustment. If a seat switch is operated, automatic adjustment is immediately
interrupted.
A red pilot lamp is set in the memory button.
If adjustment is initiated, the pilot lamp lights
up until the adjustment is completed. If the
procedure is interrupted, the lamp goes out
approx. 60 seconds after the ignition is
switched off.
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In order to adjust the backrest, pull the inside locking lever at the front of the seat upwards, set seat to desired position and release the lever.
When there is no load on the backrest, it will
always be pushed forwards by spring force
when the lever is pulled.
WARNING
Front seat passengers should not ride in a
moving vehicle with the backrest reclined.
Safety belts only offer protection when the
backrest is upright and the belts are properly positioned on the body. Improperly
positioned safety belts can cause serious
personal injury in an accident.
Sports seat
Longitudinal adjustment and backrest adjustment are carried out manually on sports
seats.
To move the seat backwards and forwards,
pull the outside locking lever at the front of
the seat upwards, move seat into desired
position, release lever and ensure that the
seat engages securely.
WARNING
Never unlock the driver's seat while the vehicle is in motion: the seat may move suddenly,
causing you to loose control over the vehicle.
Backrest release
The backrest can be folded forward for easy
access to the rear seats. To release, pull the
lever on the side of the backrest up (arrow)
and, at the same time, tilt the backrest forward. When the backrest is tilted back, the
lock will engage automatically.
WARNING
For driver and passenger protection, backrest locks must be engaged at all times
while the vehicle is in motion.
Rear seats
The backrests of the rear seats can be tilted
forward to provide additional luggage
space.
To release backrest, pull the lever on side of
the backrest up and, at the same time, tilt
the backrest forward.
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Heated outside mirrors with remote control
When the rear window defogger/defroster is
switched on, the outside mirrors are also
heated electrically. The outside mirrors are
adjustable from inside of the vehicle by a four
direction switch and a rocker switch located
on the left door next to the side window
vents in the armrest. The rocker switch
selects either the left or right mirror for adjustment. Press the rocker switch into the
appropriate position. Then the four direction
switch will adjust the selected mirror in any
of the four directions.
The mirror housing is hinged and can be
folded flat against the car in either direction
to prevent damage in tight parking spots.
If necessary, the outside mirrors can also be
adjusted manually.
Rear view mirrors
Adjust the outside and inside mirrors be-
fore driving. It is important for safe driv-
ing that you have good vision to the rear.
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Inside day-night mirror
You can adjust the day-night mirror from
clear daylight visibility to non-glare visibility
at night, by moving the lever at the bottom
of the mirror forward or rearward.
Do not put decals or other signs on the
windows that may interfere with the
driver's vision.
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Safety belts
Warning
Failure to follow safety belt instructions
may result in serious personal injury.|
Instructions
• For your and your passengers' protection, use safety belts at all times while
the vehicle is in motion. Use child
safety seats for all small children.
• Safety belts must be properly
positioned on the body. Improperly
positioned safety belts can cause serious personal injury in case of an accident.
• 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 Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 and should be secured by a lap belt or the lap belt portion
of a lap-shoulder belt. 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.
• When using an infant or child restraint
system be sure to follow all manufac-
turer's instructions on installation and
use.
• Infants and small children should
never be held on the lap, nor should
they share a seat belt with another oc-
cupant while the vehicle is in motion.
• Children too big for child restraint sys-
tems should use regular seat belts. A
shoulder belt can be used providing it
does not cross the face or the neck of
the child.
• For maximum safety and protection,
we recommend that small children
travel in the rear seats.
• For maximum effectiveness, the lap
belt should be worn low across the
hips.
• Belts should not be worn twisted.
• Do not wear belts over rigid or break-
able objects in or on your clothing,
such as eye glasses, pens, keys, etc.
as these may cause injury.
• Several layers of heavy clothing may
interfere with proper positioning of
belts.
• Belts must not rub against sharp objects.
• Keep belt buckles free of any obstruction that may prevent secure locking.
• Make sure that belt of the unoccupied
passenger seat is fully wound up on its
retractor so that the belt tongue is in
its stowed position.
• Belts that have been subjected to exessive stretch forces in an accident must
be replaced.
• If belts show damage to webbing, bindings, buckles or retractors, they
should be replaced.
• If belts do not work properly, see your
authorized Porsche dealer.
• Do not modify or disassemble the
safety belts in your vehicle.
• The belts must be kept clean as otherwise the retractors may not work properly (see also "Car care instructions").
• Never bleach or dye safety belts.
• Do not allow safety belts to retract
until they are completely dry.
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Safety belt warning system
An audio-visual warning system is interconnected with the driver's safety belt.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the seat
belt warning light in the instrument cluster
will come on for about 6 seconds as a reminder to buckle up. If the driver does not fasten
the safety belt, the gong will continue for the
duration of this 6 second period. The gong
will go off as soon as the driver has buckled
up.
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Inertia reel retractor
The combination lap/shoulder belt with inertia reel locking mechanism adjusts automat-
ically 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.
• To fasten, grasp belt and pull belt in continuous slow motion across your chest
and lap.
• Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard
side of seat. Push down until it securely
locks with an audible click. Pull belt to
check.
• Pull shoulder section to make sure belt
fits snugly across the hips.
• Belts should fit snugly across the pelvis
and chest. Make sure any slack is wound
on the retractor.
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• To unfasten belt, push in release button
on buckle. Belt tongue will spring out of
buckle.
• To release a locked belt, lean back to take
the body pressure off the belt.
• To store lap/shoulder belt, allow belt to
wind up on retractor as you guide latch to
its stowed position.
Child restrained anchorages
(Canada Models)
If your child restraint seat or seats require the
use of a tether strap you will want to use the
anchor points provided on the panel behind
the rear seats.
The right child restraint anchorage is shown
in the illustration (see arrow).
The hardware needed to attach the tether
strap comes with your Porsche. The
hardware can be moved to the other anchor
point if required.
If a child restraint system is to be used, the
necessary upper anchorage fitting must first
be mounted on the respective anchor point.
Additional hexagon head bolts, spacers and
fittings are available from your Porsche dealer.
To ensure proper installation the anchor fittings or fitting assemblies should be installed or repositioned by your Porsche dealer.
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 adult
seat belts or harnesses.
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Air Bag System
The "Air Bag" in combination with the safety
belt makes up a passive safety system which
offers the driver and front seat passenger
the greatest known protection from injuries
in case of accident.
The air bag system is composed of the following 3 major groups:
• Air bag with gas generator and ignition
unit
• Control electronics
• Collision sensors
In case of frontal collision greater than a certain severity, the collision sensors send a signal via the control electronics to the ignition
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mechanism. In the ignition process, a solid
propellant in the gas generator is combusted
in a fraction of a second. This combustion
generates the gas quantity and pressure
necessary to fill the air bag.
The air bag is located behind the steering
wheel center pad on the driver's side, and
on the passenger side behind the padding
above the glove compartment. Due to the
rapid deflation of the air bag after use, there
is little danger of obstructed vision.
Likewise, the noise of the inflation of the air
bag generally goes unnoticed because of
the collision noise. The air bag protects the
face and upper body, and at the same time
dampens the forward motion of the driver
and passenger.
Range of Effectiveness
Even if your vehicle is equipped with an air
bag, the safety belt must be worn at all
times because the air bag system is only actuated by frontal collisions with an impact of
sufficient severity. See figure for range of effectiveness.
Below the actuation threshold of the air bag
system, and during types of collisions which
do not cause the actuation of the system, the
seat belts provide the primary protection to
the occupants when correctly worn. There-
fore, all persons within the vehicle must
always wear safety belts (in many states,
state law requires the use of safety belts).
See also chapter "Safety Belts".
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Maintenance / Monitor Lights
The air bag system monitors the operational
readiness of the igniter, sensors, warning
lamp, and control electronics itself.
Any malfunctions which may arise are announced by the air bag warning light in the
instrument cluster. Upon activation of the
vehicle ignition circuit, the air bag warning
light in the instrument cluster lights up for approximately 5 seconds and then goes out
again, indicating system readiness.
In the following cases you should immediately consult an authorized Porsche
dealer in order to assure the air bag system is functioning properly:
• Illumination of the air bag warning light
during travel or repeated illumination
longer than 5 seconds after ignition circuit is turned on.
• Illumination fails to light up during ignition
circuit activation.
WARNING
• No changes must be made to the wiring
or components of the air bag system.
Do not add any additional coverings or
stickers to the steering wheel or in the
area of the passenger side air bag.
Doing so may adversely affect the functioning of the air bag system.
• Do not undertake any wiring for electrical accessory equipment in the vicinity
of the air bag wiring harness. Doing so
may disable the air bag system.
• The actuation of the air bag requires the
immediate inspection of the system and
replacement of some parts of the system. See your authorized Porsche
dealer.
• Defects should be repaired immediately. See your authorized Porsche
dealer.
• When disposing of a used air bag unit,
our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer.
A malfunction in the air bag system will be
indicated by the illumination of the air bag
warning light accompanied by the fault message in the information system display.
In order to ensure long-term functioning, the
air bag system must be inspected by an authorized Porsche dealer after 4, 8 and 10
years from the date of manufacture shown
on the safety compliance sticker, and then
every 2 years.
Important:
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purch-
aser that the vehicle is equipped with an
air bag, and refer to him or her to the
chapter, "Air Bag System", in the owner's
manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the air bag system
can be found on stickers in the glove compartment, on the windshield, as well as on
all air bag components.
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To release the parking brake Brakes
Parking brake lever (arrows)
Parking brake force is mechanically transferred to the rear wheels by means of cables.
Use the parking brake only after the vehicle has come to a full stop.
To set the parking brake
Pull the lever all the way up (see arrow). With
the ignition on, the brake warning light will
come on if the lever is even slightly raised. A
firm pull upward is required to properly engage the parking brake.
Pull the lever slightly up as you depress the
release button. Keep the button depressed
as you lower the lever all the way down.
The parking brake light and the fault message in the information system display will
go out after the engine is started and the
parking brake is fully released.
WARNING
• Release the parking brake fully. A partially engaged brake will overheat the
rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness
and cause excessive wear.
• Always set the parking brake when parking your car by pulling all the way up on
the lever. Move the selector lever to "P"
(Automatic transmission) or move the
gearshift lever to reverse or first gear
(Manual transmission). On hills also turn
the wheels toward the curb.
• The parking brake light is 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. If brake is not fully set, the veh-
icle may roll without control. ,
Functioning of brake system
Your Porsche is equipped with a power assisted hydraulic dual circuit brake system
with disc brakes at the front and at the rear.
Both circuits function independently.
In the unlikely event of hydraulic failure of
one circuit, 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.
WARNING
Failure of one brake circuit will impair the
braking capability resulting in an increased
stopping distance.
If one brake circuit has failed, the other will
still operate, However, you will notice an in-
creased pedal travel when you step on the
brake. Should you encounter such experi-
ence, bring your vehicle safely to a full stop.
Avoid driving the vehicle and instead have
it towed to the nearest authorized Porsche
dealer.
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Brake pedal
WARNING
• The movement of the brake pedal must
never be obstructed by a floor mat or
any other object. In case one of the two
brake circuits fails, increased pedal
travel is required to bring your vehicle to
a full stop.
• Make sure that the size of your floor mat
does not hamper the movements of
either brake, clutch or accelerator pedals in any way.
• Secure the floor mat against sliding into
positions that could interfere with the
safe operation of your vehicle.
• Do not "ride the brakes" by resting your
foot on the pedal when not intending to
brake. Overheating and premature wear
of the brakes will result.
• Before descending a steep grade, reduce speed and shift transmission into
a lower gear or driving position to control speed. Do not ride the brakes or
hold pedal down too long or too often.
This could cause the brakes to get hot
and not function properly.
Brake operation and brake warning light
Make it a habit to check the operation of your
brakes before driving.
The brake fluid warning light in the instrument cluster comes on accompanied by the
fault message in the information system display to indicate that the level in the brake
fluid reservoir is too low.
With correctly adjusted brakes, and a correctly working brake system, the pedal travel
to the point of brake actuation should be
1-3/16" to 1-9/16" or 30 to 40 mm. Whenever
the brake pedal travel exceeds this distance,
have the brake system checked.
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 at 30 mph
or 50 km/h. Tire traction is also less effective
when the roads are wet or slippery. Therefore, always maintain a safe distance from
the car in front of you.
Brake booster
The brake booster assists braking only
when the engine is running.
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 halt.
Moisture or road salt on brakes affects
braking.
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. Cautiously apply brakes
to test them after being exposed to such
conditions. When the vehicle is driven on
salted roads for extended periods, the
brakes should be hosed down thoroughly
about every 2 weeks. An automatic carwash facility cannot do this job properly.
Brakes will dry after a few cautious brake
applications.
Brake wear
Our automobiles have excellent brakes, but
they are still subject to wear, depending on
how the brakes are used. Have the brake
system inspected at the intervals recommended in your Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
New brake pads or linings
Brake pads or linings may not have the highest possible braking efficiency when new.
Therefore, allow for longer braking distance
during the initial 100 to 150 miles or 150 to
250 kilometers of normal city driving if fewer
stops are realized.
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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 al-
most all road surfaces.
With ABS system in your vehicle, the following areas are enhanced:
Full steerability, vehicle remains steera-
ble under all braking forces.
Good directional control, no swerving
caused by locking of wheels under braking conditions.
Excellent stopping distance, stopping
distances are usually reduced because
controlled braking is maximized.
Prevention of wheel lock up, no brakeinduced sliding and thus no localized tire
wear from emergency braking.
The crucial advantage of ABS system over a
conventional brake system is in the area of
maintaining directional control and maneuverability of the car in emergency situa-
tions, including panic braking in turns.
WARNING:
In spite of the improved handling afforded
by the ABS system, it still remains the responsibility of the driver to adapt the driving style to the prevailing road and weather
conditions, as well as, obeying traffic laws.
In no case, should the higher degree of
safety offered by ABS be regarded as a justification for taking greater risks. 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 in
the rear. 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. I
Driving with the ABS system
A wheel speed sensor is fitted to each of the
four wheels. If wheel slippage of either of the
front wheels or the rear wheels is sensed dur-
ing 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 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 force approaches the wheel lockingup point for all wheels (panic braking) the
ABS system will intervene in a way comparable with 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 vibra-
tion. The driver is thereby warned to reduce
vehicle speed appropriate for the prevailing
road conditions.
If your ABS system should ever malfunction,
the ABS system is automatically switched
off, but the normal brake system, without
ABS, would remain fully operational. Such a
malfunction would be indicated by the illumi-
nation of the "ANTILOCK" light accom-
panied by the fault message in the information system display.
If the ABS system becomes inoperative,
take your vehicle to your authorized
dealer immediately.
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Note
The control unit of the ABS brake system is
set for standard tire size. If non-standard
tires are fitted, the control unit may misinter-
pret the speed of the vehicle, because of the
variant data it receives from the sensors on
the axles.
If the difference in rolling radius exceeds approx. 6 %, the control unit deactivates the
ABS system and the ABS warning lamp
lights up.
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Porsche limited-slip differential
(PSD)
The PSD is an electronically controlled differential lock which switches on automatically
without intervention from the driver.
It is an aid to driving off on road surfaces
with varying degrees of traction and serves
to improve driving stability when cornering
with high lateral acceleration.
In spite of this it still remains the responsibility of the driver to adapt his style of driving
to the prevailing road and weather conditions, as well as to the current traffic conditions. The higher degree of safety af-
forded by this system must not be regarded as justification for taking greater
risks.
Aid for driving off
The PSD cuts in whenever a speed difference (slip) of more than 2 km/h occurs in the
drive wheels and the speed of the vehicle is
no higher than 30 km/h (19 mph). The extent
of the differential locking effect is determined by the slip of the drive wheels. However, some skidding of both drive wheels
cannot be avoided if acceleration is too severe.
Acceleration out of corners
The PSD cuts in over the entire speed range
whenever the control unit receives a high lateral acceleration signal when accelerating
out of corners and the inside wheel shows
signs of slipping.
The lock transmits the non-transferable driving force of the inside wheel to the outside
wheel.
The lock is opend for safety reasons if both
wheels slip.
Deceleration in corners
If the control unit receives a high lateral acceleration signal at speeds of over 60 km/h
(37 mph), a limited-slip torque is also built up
when decelerating in corners to counteract
any slewing of the vehicle.
Note
A solenoid valve regulates the gentle built-
up and reduction of the limited-slip torque.
The acoustic timing noise indicates that PSD
regulation is occuring.
Should the control unit detect a fault in the
limited-slip differential, the PSD is switched
off for safety reasons and the following fault
display appears in the information system:
You should then have your PSD tested at an
Official PORSCHE Centre as soon as possible! The switching-off of your PSD changes
the driving characteristics of the vehicle.
The switching-off of the ABS System always
results in the PSD being switched off.
The PSD indicator light in the instrument
cluster lights up when the limited-slip differential is activated or if both drive wheels
slip.
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Clutch
Due to the hydraulic operation of the clutch,
a free travel of the clutch pedal of 0.1" or 2.5
mm is necessary.
Should this free travel suddenly become bigger, it could mean a malfunction of the
clutch. See your Porsche dealer for rectifica-
tion.
Always depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears. Do not hold the car on a
steep hill with the clutch pedal partially depressed. This will cause premature wear or
damage.
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Ignition/starter switch with
steering lock
The steering is equipped with an anti-theft
ignition lock.
There are 4 switch positions:
0 Steering locked. All electric circuits
wired through the ignition switch are
turned off. The ignition key can only be
withdrawn in the "0" position. The parking lights can be operated in this position
by pushing the turn signal indicator lever
up and down (also see "Parking lights"),
1 Steering unlocked. In this position all
electric circuits are operational except for
the following: turn signals, back-up lights,
outside mirror remote control and rear
window defogger/defroster.
2 Ignition on, steering unlocked. All elec-
tric circuits are operational. With the engine stationary, all warning lights will light
up for a bulb check. (Lack of engine oil
can, in contrast to all other functions, only
be checked with the engine turned off
and with the vehicle on level ground.)
3 The starter is operated by turning the
ignition key to the right. As soon as the
engine starts, release the key. It will
spring back to position "2". With the engine running, the warning lights should go
out except the warning light for the stop
lamp, which will go out after depressing
the brake pedal and the park brake light
after fully releasing the parking brake.
To conserve battery power, the electric
circuits for headlights, rear window defogger/defroster and wiper/washer system are temporarily interrupted during
the starting process.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 10 to 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start the first time or stalls at any
time, the ignition key must be returned to the
"0" position. The non-repeat lock in the
switch prevents the starter from being operated when the engine is running and thus
from being damaged.
To remove the key and to lock the steering, turn the key back to position "0" and pull
it out. Turn the steering wheel until it locks.
WARNING
Never remove key from ignition lock or turn
key off while vehicle is moving. The steering wheel will lock, causing loss of control.
Gong
If you leave the key in the ignition/steering
lock, the gong will sound when the driver's
door is opened. This is a reminder to remove
the key.
For further details see "Starting Procedures"
on the following page.
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Starting procedures
WARNING
• Fasten safety belts before driving.
• Never start or let the engine run in an
enclosed, unventilated area. Exhaust
fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide, which is a colorless and
odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can be
fatal if inhaled.
• Never leave engine idling unattended.
An unattended vehicle with a running
engine is potentially hazardous.
• FIRE DANGER. 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.
• 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 yourself.
• Never leave engine idling. When starting
engine, be ready to drive immediately.
Maintain moderate speed until engine is
warm.
Manual transmission:
Move gearshift lever to Neutral.
Automatic transmission:
Move selector lever to Park.
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.
When starting at very low outside tempera-
tures, fully depress the clutch pedal, so that
the starter only has to crank the engine.
As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key.
If the engine fails to start after 10 to 15
seconds of cranking, wait about 10 seconds before engaging starter again.
Do not let the engine idle to warm it up. After
starting, drive vehicle at moderate speeds
and with gradual accelerations. Avoid high
rpm and full throttle operation until the engine has reached normal operating tempera-
ture.
Stopping engine
Turn key back to position 0.
Do not stop engine immediately after
hard or extended driving. Keep engine
running at increased idle for about two
minutes to prevent excessive heat buildup before turning off engine.
WARNING
• Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, let the engine cool down.
Hot components can burn skin on contact.
• The radiator fan switches on automatically when the coolant reaches a certain
temperature and continues to run (even
with ignition off) until the coolant temperature drops. Therefore, never touch
the fan blades as they will rotate spontaneously when the thermo-switch
turns the fan on.
If you have an automatic garage door...
The transistorized ignition system in your
Porsche may interfere with your electronically operated garage door. To check this:
drive your Porsche close to the garage door
and run the engine at different speeds.
If the garage door opens or closes without
your 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
modified.
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Instrument cluster
Park brake warning light
1
Air bag warning light
2
Oil pressure gauge
3
Seat belt warning light
4
ABS warning light (ANTILOCK)
5
Trailer turn signal indicator light
6
Indicator warning light
7
8 Phototransistor for brightness control
9 Selector lever position indicator
10 High beam indicator light
11 Tire pressure warning light
12 Parking light indicator
13 Voltmeter
14 Emission control system
malfunction indicator light
15 Stop lamp warning light
16 PSD warning light
17 Coolant temperature gauge
18 Tachometer
19 Information system display
20 Speedometer
21 Fuel level gauge
22 Brake fluid warning light
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Tachometer
Indicator system for position
of gearshift
Speedometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in re-
volutions per minute (rpm).
The red mark at the end of the scale indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine rpm.
Before reaching this area, the next higher
gear should be selected. Earlier shifting
saves fuel.
Shift to the next lower gear when the engine
rpm drops below 1500 rpm.
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Automatic transmission
Whenever the ignition is switched on, or the
vehicle lights are switched on, the position
of the gearshift lever lights up in the display
field of the instrument cluster.
The display goes off when the key is re-
moved or when the vehicle lights are
switched off.
The speedometer indicates driving speed
per hour.
In USA: miles per hour
In Canada: kilometers per hour
The odometer reading and the readings for
tripmeters I and II appear in the information
system display.
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Check the engine oil level. If oil level is correct, do not drive the vehicle as severe en-
gine damage may result. Contact your
nearest Porsche dealer for assistance.
Oil pressure warning light
The oil pressure warning light comes on
when the ignition is turned on and goes out
as soon as the correct operating pressure is
reached. Should the light com on during driving, this indicates that the oil pressure is not
correct.
Oil pressure gauge
Oil pressure warning light
Engine oil pressure is shown in bar. At 5000
rpm with the engine at normal operating
temperature the oil pressure should be
about 5 bar. A slight drop in oil pressure at
higher temperatures is normal.
Should the oil pressure suddenly drop while
driving or if the fault message appears in the
informations system display, pull off the
road and stop the engine immediately.
Fuel level gauge and
warning light
With the ignition on, the amount of fuel in the
tank is indicated by the fuel gauge needle.
If the level is too low the fuel level warning
light comes on and fault message appears
in the information system display.
Fuel level warning light
This light comes on when the fuel reserve
level in the tank is down to about 3.2 U.S.
gals, or 12 liters. Time to refuel.
Voltmeter
Alternator warning light
The voltmeter shows the overall condition of
the charging system. The needle should nor-
mally stay in the 12 - 14 volt range when the
engine is running. A temporary drop below
12 volts when starting the engine is normal.
A fault message appears in the information-
system display if voltage is too low.
The alternator warning light comes on when
the ignition is turned on and goes out as the
engine rpm increases. If the light does not
light up when turning the ignition on, or if it
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does not go out after starting the engine,
there is a malfunction in the electrical system. If this is the case, contact your Porsche
dealer. If the light flickers or stays on while
you are driving, the V-belt may be loose or
broken. The belt should be retensioned or re-
placed. The fault may also be in the regulator
or the alternator itself. In this case, keep electrical consumption at a minimum and drive
to the nearest workshop.
Coolant temperature gauge
and warning light
Needle in left field - engine is cold
As long as needle is in left field, avoid high
speeds and high engine rpm, until engine
has reached normal operating temperature. Do not lug the engine.
Needle in center field - normal
Under normal driving conditions, needle
should remain in center field. The needle
may reach the right field, especially at high
engine loads, but should return to "normal"
when engine load is reduced.
Needle in right field - engine is warm
If needle enters the red mark, the engine is
overheating. The warning light comes on
and fault message appears in the information system display. Reduce speed and engine rpm. If it does not cause the temperature to decrease, pull off the road, turn off
the engine and let it cool down.
Coolant temperature warning light
If the warning light comes on, check that the
fans are working. See section "Cooling fan
control". If the fans are not rotating, the
power supply to the fan control is defective.
If the problem cannot be readily located, be
sure the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Then drive to the nearest Porsche
dealer, but carefully watch the coolant temperature gauge and the warning light. Try to
avoid engine idling, very low speeds and engine speeds in excess of 4000 rpm.
For other details refer to "Cooling System".
Warning lights
Vehicles having this indicator light are equip-
ped with a special on-board diagnostic sys-
tem. This system monitors the various com-
ponents of the Emission Control System.
The light comes on when the ignition is
switched on. It will go out after the engine is
started, if you have started without depressing the accelerator pedal. This is to assure
you that the malfunction indicator light is
functioning properly.
If the light does not go out after starting the
engine, or if it should come on always while
driving, this indicates that there is a malfunction in the Emission Control System. Have
the cause corrected promptly by an authorized Porsche dealer or a qualified work-
shop.
Each monitored component in the Emission
Control System has been coded. In case of
a malfunction the respective component will
be identified and the fault stored in the control unit's memory.
The stored data can be displayed by a flash-
ing code of the malfunction indicator light to
assure an accurate diagnosis. For further information of the codes and repair proce-
dures, see your authorized Porsche dealer.
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The parking brake light will be on when the
ignition is on and the parking brake has been
pulled up even slightly. The light is a warning
to release the parking brake before driving
the car. The light does not indicate that the
brake has been pulled up far enough to prevent the car from rolling. The light goes out
only when the parking brake is fully released.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the seat
belts warning light in the instrument cluster
will come on for about 6 seconds as a reminder to buckle up. The light will go out as soon
as the driver has buckled up.
Should the light come on when the safety
belt is buckled up, there may be a defect in
the air bag system. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Porsche dealter immediately.
The warning light goes on in the event of a
malfunction in the air bag system. If the light
comes on, take your vehicle to an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
The warning light goes on in the event of a
malfunction in the ABS system. The system
is switched off; the normal brake system remains fully operational. If the light comes
on, take your vehicle to an authorized
Porsche dealer immediately.
The turn signal indicator light for trailer oper-
ation is not connected.
The turn signal indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will flash with the switch lever
in either up or down position. If a turn signal
bulb becomes defective, the indicator light
flashes at about twice the normally fre-
quency.
The high beam light in the instrument cluster
will light up when the switch lever is pushed
forward or the headlight flasher is operated.
The blue light will go out when switching to
low beam.
The warning light comes on if a tire loses
pressure or if there is a fault in the tire pressure warning system.
The PSD indicator light comes on if the automatic limited-slip differential is activated.
The indicator comes on when the parking
lights are turned on. The light will go out as
soon as the headlights are switched on.
The warning light comes on and goes out
after depressing the brake pedal. If the light
stays on a bulb is defective.
The warning light flashes when the brake
fluid level falls below the required minimum.
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Information system
The information system helps enhance road
safety and operational reliability. Automatically and without any action on the part of
the driver, it provides notification of faults in
a number of systems. In the event of a system malfunction, a symbol appears in the instrument cluster display, accompanied by
an explanatory worded message.
The text appears in the language assigned
to the national version of the vehicle. Your authorized Porsche dealer can change the information system to several languages
stored in the system. However, the originally
input language always appears after the battery has been disconnected.
The messages have been subdivided into
three priority groups:
Priority I
Faults which are detrimental to road safety
and operational reliability are indicated by
red lettering and flashing symbols. Stop and
rectify the fault immediately.
Priority II
Faults which could cause damage to your
Porsche are indicated by red lettering and a
symbol which does not flash. The fault in
question must be rectified at the earliest
possible opportunity.
Priority III
If a part has to be changed or the water in
the washing-water reservoir topped up, the
fault is indicated by red lettering and a sym-
bol which does not flash. In this event, it is
not necessary to interrupt the journey im-
mediately or seek the assistance of an authorized Porsche dealer.
If the oil level is too low, the corresponding
fault message will appear as soon as the ig-
nition is switched on, irrespective of whether
the engine is started or not. The other fault
messages can appear once the engine has
been started and the brake pedal pressed.
If the park brake is not released the warning
lamp remains lit, accompanied by the fault
message at speeds above 10 km/h (6 mph).
Fault acknowledgement
Pulling the control lever acknowledges the
fault message and cancels the worded mes-
sage. The messages issued for priority I and
II faults are repeated 15 or 30 minutes and
after acknowledgement after every engine
start until the fault in question is rectified.
Messages for priority III faults are issued
once only. If the fault in question is not re-
ctified, the message reappears every time
the engine is restarted only.
Faults of different priorities occurring simultaneously are displayed in sequence. Once
one fault is acknowledged, other faults of the
same priority can be displayed, followed by
those of lower priority. Each fault message
must be acknowledged in turn, before the
on-board-computer and auxiliary functions
can be called up.
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Selectable on-board-computer and auxiliary functions
When the ignition is switched on, the following appear:
Display, left: odometer reading
With the ignition on, the on-board-computer and auxiliary functions below can be called up in turn with the aid of the information-system
control lever. The letters, digits and symbols for all the function displays are orange. Any messages concerning faults occurring simultaneously in the car will appear in red. Once the ignition is switched off, the last function selected is displayed until the central locking system
is activated, or for a period not longer than 4 minutes.
On-board-computer functions
Press the control lever forwards to enter the on-board-computer selection mode.
Display, centre: last on-board-computer
function selected
The function selected appears in the centre
display. Worded messages appear on the
left and right. Push the lever up to select the
next function; pushing the lever down calls
up the previous function. The worded messages are cancelled when the lever is pulled,
or automatically after 4 minutes.
After this, the auxiliary functions reappear in
the left and right displays.
American measuring units will be changed
into metric units by pulling the lever twice
within 1 second (this applies only for U.S.
specified vehicles).
Display, right: tripmeter I reading
Pull control lever for 3 seconds to reset.
Range calculated on the basis of fuel left
in tank, present consumption and average
consumption.
Reading between -40° and +140° F. (-40°
and + 60° C). The outside temperature
display is not an ice warning!
Pull control lever for 3 seconds to reset.
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Auxiliary functions
Pull the control lever to call up auxiliary functions
Push the lever down to change from odome-
Memory cannot be erased
ter reading to digital speedometer reading
and vice versa.
Readings at speeds above 10 km/h (6 mph)
Push the lever up to select tripmeter 1,
Tripmeter for distance travelled
tripmeter II or stopwatch. To reset the trip-
meters, press the zero button in the instrument cluster for at least 2 seconds.
Tapping the button is sufficient for operating
Tripmeter for interim readings or distances
between refuelling stops
the stopwatch.
Start: push button for 1st time
Stop: push button for 2nd time
Reset: push button for 3rd time*
American measuring units will be changed into metric units by pulling the lever twice within 1 second (this applies only for U.S. specified
vehicles).
* Stop is indicated by a flashing colon.
A four-digit reading appears once the stopwatch has been stopped.
Once the stopwatch has been activated, it continues to run even after the ignition is switched off.
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Dashboard panel
1 Side window defogger/defroster vents
2 Seat position memory
3 Zero button
4 Light switch
5 Fog light switch
6 Instrument cluster
7 Horn
8 Emergency flasher switch
9 Rear window defogger switch
10 Automatic climate control
11 Center air vents
12 Central door locking button
13 Inside-temperature sensor
14 Glove compartment lock
15 Clock
16 Gearshift/selector lever
17 Rear window wiper switch
18 Sunroof switches
19 Power window switches
20 Windshield wiper and windshield/
headlight washer switch lever
21 Intermittent wiper interval control and
intensive windshield cleaning switch
22 Automatic speed control lever
23 Locking lever for steering wheel/
instrument cluster height adjustment
24 Turn signal/headlight dimmer flasher/
parking light switch lever
25 Control lever for information system
26 Instrument illumination control
27 Engine compartment hood release lever
28 Side view mirror control
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Fog lights
With headlights on the fog lights can be turned
on or off by depressing the switch. The switch
is illuminated when the fog lights are on.
Zero button
This button is used to operate the stopwatch
and to reset the tripmeter I and II. The button
must be pressed for at least 2 seconds to
reset the tripmeter.
Tapping the button is sufficient for operating
the stopwatch.
(see also "Information system")
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Light switch
Parking lights - 1st position
Headlights - 2nd position (with ignition on)
Tail lights, side marker lights, license plate
and instrument lights and the shift pattern
illumination for automatic transmission
selector lever are on in both switch positions.
When you open the door while the lights are
on, the gong will sound. It is your reminder
to switch off the lights.
Instrument illumination
control
With headlights on, the brightness of the instrument illumination can be adjusted by
turning the thumbwheel on the left side underneath the instrument cluster.
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Rear window defogger/
defroster
The rear window defogger/defroster heating
element is actuated by a push button/rotary
switch. The switch is illuminated when the
heating element is energized.
Emergency flasher switch
If your car is disabled or parked under
emergency conditions, depress the switch
to make all four turn signals flash simultaneously. The light in the switch flashes at the
same frequency.
The emergency flasher works indepen-
dently of the ignition switch position.
WARNING
• Whenever stalled or stopped for
emergency repair, move the car well off
the road. Turn on the emergency flasher
and mark the car with road flares or
other warning devices. Do not remain in
the car.
• Do not park or operate the car where the
hot exhaust system may come in con-
tact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
• Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and
let it cool down sufficiently. Hot components can burn skin on contact.
• Remember the air conditioner condenser fan is thermostatically controlled
and may come on at anytime, regardless of ignition switch position.
After the rear window has been cleared,
switch off the rear window defogger to avoid
unnecessary drain on the battery.
To defog - switch not depressed
0 Heating element off.
1 Heating element on. The heating element
will provide a steady energy output to
keep the rear window free from fog.
To defrost - switch depressed (arrow)
0 Heating element is fully energized for de-
frosting. After about 15 minutes the heating turns off automatically.
1 Heating element is fully energized for de-
frosting. After about 15 minutes, the heating element automatically reduces
energy output to "defogging".
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Lane changer
To indicate your intention when changing
lanes on expressways, slightly push the turn
signal indicator lever up or down to the resistance point. The lever turns off automatically
when released.
High beam/low beam headlight dimmer-
with light switch in position 2, push lever for-
ward to select high beam. The blue indicator
light in the instrument cluster lights when
high beam is switched on.
Pull lever toward steering wheel to select low
beam.
You can flash signal other motorists by re-
peatedly pulling and releasing the lever.
Switch lever for turn signal/
headlight dimmer with ignition on
and parking lights with ignition
off
Turn signal indicator
Lever up - right turn signal
Lever down - left turn signal
The turn signal lever turns off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened out
after completing a turn.
If a turn signal bulb is defective, the indicator light flashes at about twice of the
normal frequency.
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Headlight flasher
During daylight, you can flashsignal other
motorists with your additional headlights (in
lieu of horn) by repeatedly pulling and releasing the lever. With headlights on, the addi-
tional headlights will flash together with the
headlights.
Parking lights
Lever upright side parking lights on
Lever down left side parking lights on
Switch lever for windshield wiper/
washer and headlight washer
This lever has 7 switch positions. The electric wiper system is actuated by pulling the
lever up or down to the following 4 positions:
0 wipers turned off
1 wipers on slow speed
2 wipers on medium speed
3 wipers on fast speed
4 Intermittent wipe: The wipers operate
automatically at regular intervals.
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5 Windshield washer: Pulling the lever
from its basic position towards the steering wheel activates the windshield
washer pump in the first stage.
Avoid running the wiper blades over a dry
windshield to prevent scratching the
glass. Spray on washer fluid first. A
scratched windshield will reduce visibility.
Releasing the lever causes the wiper to
perform several dry wipes.
6 In the second stage, the windshield
washer and the wipers operate together.
When the ignition is switched on, the
washer nozzles are heated.
7 Headlight washer: Push lever toward in-
strument cluster to operate headlight
washer.
A separate pump supplies high-pressure
water to the spray nozzles located in front
of the headlights on the bumper. The high
pressure stream soaks the dirt on the
lenses and washes it off. Repeat the wash
cycle as necessary to remove heavy dirt
accumulation.
The headlight washer system operates only
with the headlights on.
Always loosen blades frozen to glass before operating wipers to prevent damage
to wiper motor.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades will reduce visibility, making driving hazardous. Clean
blades regularly to remove road film and
carwash wax buildup.
Clean all inside and outside window glass
regularly. See "Car care instructions".
Wiper interval
The wiper interval can be adjusted by turning
the thumbwheel in the instrument cluster.
Intensive windshield cleaning
With the intensive cleaning feature you can remove even firmly adhering silicon dirt from the
windshield. Briefly depress the switch and the
metering pump will pump the Special Porsche
Silicon Remover onto the windshield.
The length off spraying is limited by a time-delay
relay in order to prevent excessive use. If neces-
g sary, repeat the operation. Then turn on the
windshield washer system.
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1 Set/accelerate 2 Reset 3 Cancel
Automatic speed control
The automatic speed control allows you to
maintain a constant cruising speed of 30
mph (50 km/h) or higher, without actuating
the accelerator pedal. Any manual operation, such as accelerating, gearshifting or
braking can be done independent of the automatic speed control. The spring loaded
control lever operating the automatic speed
control is located just below the wiper/
washer lever.
While driving with the automatic speed
control set (at speeds above 30 mph or 50
km/h), do not bring shift lever into the
Neutral position as excessive engine rpm
will result.
To operate the automatic speed control
Accelerate to the desired cruising speed,
push lever toward instrument cluster (arrow
1) and release. This sets the cruising speed
and stores it in a memory.
After a second or two, automatic speed control will take over, and you can remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal. The set
cruising speed will be maintained automatically.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when it may
be unsafe to keep the car at a constant
speed. For example, a constant speed may
not be safe in heavy traffic, or on winding
or slippery roads. With the cruise control
system engaged, the engine speed will not
return to idle when removing the foot from
the accelerator pedal.
Please observe all local and national speed
limits.
Passing: When you want to drive faster for
a brief moment, for example when passing
another vehicle, actuate the accelerator.
When you take your foot off the accelerator
pedal, the preset speed will automatically be
resumed.
Gearshifting: When shifting gears, the automatic speed control is only disengaged as
long as the clutch pedal is depressed. The
preset speed will be resumed as soon as you
take your foot off the clutch pedal.
Braking and stopping: Whenever you apply
the brake or come to a stop, the automatic
speed control is disengaged. Move the lever
down (arrow 2), and the preset speed will be
resumed.
Switching system off: To switch the au-
tomatic speed control off, move the lever to-
ward you (arrow 3). To resume the preset
speed, move the lever down (arrow 2).
To change the preset cruising speed
Increase preset speed:
Accelerate by depressing the accelerator
pedal. When the desired speed is reached
push lever toward instrument cluster (arrow
1) and take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. Now the new cruising speed is set
and stored in the memory.
As an alternative, you can hold the lever in
the front position (arrow 1), without depressing the accelerator pedal. The car will accelerate on its own. When the desired speed is
reached, release the lever.
Decrease preset speed:
Apply the brake, which will disengage the automatic speed control. When the vehicle has
slowed down to the desired speed, push
lever toward instrument cluster (arrow 1) to
set the new cruising speed.
As an alternative, disengage the automatic
speed control by moving the lever toward
you (arrow 3). When the vehicle has slowed
down to the desired speed, push lever toward instrument cluster (arrow 1) to register
the new cruising speed in the memory.
Note: When driving up a hill, if the engine
power is insufficient in a particular gear, the
speed control will be disengaged automatically. Shift to a lower gear to avoid lugging
the engine.
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Air outlets
1 Defogger/defroster nozzles for windshield
2 Defogger/defroster vents for side windows
3 Air vents for passenger compartment
4 Air outlet nozzles for foot wells
5 Air nozzle inside glove compartment
Air outlets for windshield and footwell
The air outlets for the windshield and the
footwell are fixed in place. Only the fan
switch is used to regulate the air flow.
Center and side nozzles
The air flow from the center and side nozzles
can be varied by pivoting the nozzle inserts
and by adjusting the vents.
A lever attached at the side of the nozzles
provides continuous control for the air flow
to the side and center nozzles.
A Nozzle opened
Β Nozzle closed
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Automatic climate control
WARNING
• Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the
proper use and function of the ventilation/heating, defogging/defrosting and
the air conditioning system.
• For safe driving it is extremely important
that you follow the operating instruc-
tions in this manual. If in doubt, consult
with your Porsche dealer.
• Maximum heating output and fast defrosting can be obtained only after the
engine has reached normal operating
temperature.
This system automatically controls the air
flow distribution and the temperature level
inside the car according to the occupants
wishes. The distribution and mixture of cool
and warm air is electrically regulated and
kept constant, regardless of weather conditions.
Servomotor-controlled air mixing valves automatically mix the cold and warm air.
The temperature inside the vehicle (temperature sensor behind the screen mask) and
outside the vehicle (temperature sensor in
the wheel box) are used for quick identification of temperature fluctuations and control
of the servomotor.
"AC" pressure switch
When the weather is warm, supplying of
fresh air is not always enough to attain the
desired temperature within the car.
First set the temperature desired using the
temperature lever. Then switch on the air
conditioner by pressing the AC switch in the
center console (arrow).
If no cooling of the air is required in transi-
tional or colder seasons, the air conditioner
should not be switched on due to considera-
tions of fuel economy.
With sudden fluctuations in temperature, the
automatic system regulates the control of
warm air, fresh air, and, if the air conditioner
compressor has been switched on, the supply of cooling air until the preset inside temp-
erature is reached.
The air conditioner works only when the en-
gine is running, The higher the engine rpm,
the more intensive the cooling effect. Air
from inside the car is drawn through the
evaporator for cooling and then reenters the
car interior through the air outlets.
Proper operation of the air conditioner is
guaranteed only if the windows and roof are
closed and the outlet nozzles at the side and
the center are fully opened.
If the vehicle has been standing for a fairly
long time in intense sunlight, it is recommended that the inside of the vehicle be
thoroughly ventilated by opening the car
windows and switching on the air conditioner.
When the air conditioner is switched on, ad-
ditional cooled air reaches the glove compartment through a nozzle.
In damp weather it is recommended to
switch on the air conditioner, even if the outside temperature is low. This dehumidifies
the air and prevents the windshield from fog-
ging up.
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Important notes:
• The air conditioner operates only with
the engine running.
• When the air conditioner is switched
on, at least one air outlet vent must be
opened, since otherwise the vaporizer
can ice up. The condensate forming
during operation of the air conditioner
escapes through openings at the bottom of the vehicle.
• The air conditioner must be switched
on briefly at least once a month to lubricate the seals and bearings of the air
conditioner compressor and the expansion valve. This is particularly important in the winter when the air conditioner is not needed. The outdoor
temperature must be above 32° F/0° C.
• Whenever the air conditioner does not
function properly, e. g. no cold air escapes even though the unit is switched
on, switch it off and immediately see
your Porsche dealer.
The following controls make possible optimum adjustment of the unit to your individual air conditioning desires.
Temperature control - upper lever
The lever provides continuous control for the
temperature in the passenger compartment.
Shoving it to the right raises the temperature. The value on the temperature scale corresponds to an average inside temperature.
No automatic temperature control takes
place in program settings
Fan speed control - rotary switch knob
The air volume is controlled by a 4-speed
fan. When the ignition is turned on, the fan
automatically operates at low speed, even
with the switch in 0 position. By turning the
knob clockwise, fan speeds 1 - 4 can be
selected to increase the air volume.
Program control - lower lever
There are several programs available in
order to adapt to individual needs with an automatically controlled air conditioner:
Supply of outside air switched off. For
brief operation, e.g. when passing
through disagreeable odors.
Air flow distribution only through side
window and center air vents.
Air flow distribution through footwell
outlets. The side and center vents can
be opened optionally.
Air flow distribution through windshield and footwell outlets. The side
and center vents can be opened optionally.
Air flow distribution through windshield outlets. The side and center
vents can be opened optionally.
Automatic air flow distribution for
heated air through windshield outlets
and open side window vents. Heating
system and fan motor are automatically switched on maximum output
and high speed for fast defrosting or
defogging. At temperatures above 32°
F/0° C the air conditioner compressor
switches on automatically.
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Additional vaporizer for increased
cooling output
In vehicles with increased cooling unit output there is an additional vaporizer with a fan
installed instead of the floor console.
When the air conditioner switch is pressed
in, and the air conditioner is turned on, the
back vaporizer can be switched on by turning the button at the left in the center console
to the right. Fan speeds from 1 to 3 can be
adjusted.
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Turning the button at the right to the right increases the cooling output from the rear vaporizer.
The inside air is drawn in through the rear
grid, cooled, and circulated in the floor area.
If the AC switch has not been pushed in, only
circulation of the air is provided.
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Clock
Cigarette lighter
Ashtray
Left button: clockwise adjustment.
Right button: anticlockwise adjust-
ment.
Tapping the button: minute hand jumps for-
wards one minute.
Pressing the button: the longer the button is
pressed, the quicker the
clock is adjusted.
The cigarette lighter can be operated with
the ignition in position 1 or 2. To operate,
push in knob. When ready for use, the lighter
will snap back. With the cigarette lighter removed, the socket may be used for small
electrical appliances, such as a shaver, hand
vacuum cleaner or air compressor to inflate
the collapsible emergency spare tire. The
maximum rating of such equipment should
not exceed 120 Watt/12 Volt.
Do not damage the socket by trying to insert plugs of the wrong design.
The ashtray is located in front of the gearshift
lever in the center console. To empty tray,
pull it out of its well.
WARNING
Never use ashtray as waste paper disposal.
Fire hazard!
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Power sunroof
The roof can be opened and closed, fully or
partially, by depressing the respective symbol on the rocker switch in the center console in front of the gear shift lever.
The mechanism has a built-in safety feature.
Should the moving roof encounter an obstacle, it will stop automatically to avoid possible injury.
Opening sunroof
Tapping the switch opens the sunroof in
stages to the desired position.
Pressing the switch for longer than 0.5 seconds automatically opens the sunroof fully.
The movement of the sunroof can be stop-
ped at any position by tapping the switch
again.
Closing sunroof
To close the sunroof, the switch must be
pressed until the sunroof has reached the
desired position.
Door lock contact
If the key is held in the locking position when
locking a door, the sunroof and the door windows will close in succession automatically.
Do not operate the sunroof at driving
speeds exceeding 60 mph or 100 km/h.
The force to overcome wind resistance at
higher speeds may cause damage to the
sunroof.
Manual operation
If the electric drive mechanism fails, the roof
can be operated manually. The crank handle
provided for this purpose is in the glove compartment.
Remove the cover from the electric drive
mechanism at the rear of the headliner by pulling it down and disengaging the spring catch.
Remove screw and washer on bottom of
drive mechanism. Keep screw and washer
within easy reach.
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Install handle in slot of drive mechanism and
tighten thumb screw.
Rear window wiper
To avoid scratching the glass, the rear window should be sufficiently wet before turning on the wiper.
Close the roof, remove the handle and
reinstall washer and screw. Replace the
cover.
Do not depress the rocker switch but let your
Porsche dealer correct the fault.
To actuate the wiper, push the rocker switch
in the center console.
The wiper action disengages or engages automatically when the luggage compartment
lid is opened or closed.
When cleaning the rear window, the wiper
arm should be lifted only slightly.
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Glove compartment
The illuminated glove compartment can be
opened by pulling the recessed handle.
The glove compartment can be locked or un-
locked with either the master or the auxiliary
key.
Rear seat glove compartment Sun visors
To open the glove compartment, press the
button (arrow) and lift the lid. The glove compartment is lockable.
The front sun visors can be moved to the
sides as well as forward (arrows).
The rear sun visors can be moved backward.
WARNING
Keep glove compartment door closed
while driving to prevent injury during a col-
lision.
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Vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors are incorporated into the
rear side of the sun visors and can be fastened with a slide.
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Hatchback release
With one or both doors open, you can release the hatchback by pulling either the button on the left of the driver's seat or the respective button on the right of the passenger's seat. The hatchback will open au-
tomatically.
Also see "Hatchback".
Be careful when removing large objects
through the rear. Sharp edged objects
may damage the defogger wires in the
rear windows.
Hatchback
To open...
see "Hatchback release" or insert the key
into the lock and turn clockwise. The hatchback springs up slightly under spring pressure. Lift the hatchback by hand to open.
To close...
Lower the hatchback slowly and then push
down with both hands until lock snaps shut.
Pull up on hatchback to make sure it is securely locked.
Luggage compartment
Luggage and other belongings are protected from the sun and "inquisitive eyes"
by the luggage cover.
To release the luggage cover, turn the end
sleeves of the hangers about 90°.
To prevent luggage and other objects from
sliding around while the car is in motion, you
can secure them with the luggage net. The
eyelets for this purpose can be found behind
the rear bolster and on the luggage compartment floor.
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The backrests of the rear seats can be tilted
forward to provide additional luggage
space. To release backrest, pull the lever on
side of the backrest up and, at the same
time, tilt the backrest forward.
WARNING
Because of inherent hazards, we do not
recommend transporting objects larger
than those fitting safely into the luggage
compartment. Keep the hatchback closed
while driving to prevent poisonous exhaust
gas from being drawn into the vehicle.
Engine compartment hood
To release
Slide the release lever (arrow) on the left side
underneath the dashboard panel.
The hood springs up slightly under spring
pressure.
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To open
Lift hood slightly and press safety catch
handle upward (arrow). Then lift up the hood.
The windshield wipers should not be
tilted forward.
With light switch in either position 1 or 2, the
engine compartment light will come on automatically.
To close
Lower the hood slowly and then push down
with both hands until the lock snaps shut.
WARNING
Should you notice at any time while driving
that the hood is not secured properly,
please stop at once and close jt
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Gearshifting
manual transmission
Reverse
Reverse should only be selected after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
The clutch pedal must be depressed several
seconds before shifting into reverse; only
then move the gearshift lever to the left, overcoming the spring resistance, and to the
front.
Both back-up lights come on when the transmission is put into reverse (with ignition on).
The gear positions are illustrated in the diagram.
If you wish to shift from 1st gear into Re-
verse, the gearshift lever must first be
brought into the Neutral position and then
shifted into Reverse. This is necessary because of the reverse gear lock-out
mechanism.
For smooth shifting, observe the following
shift points which apply to standard gear
ratios only:
Maximum downshifting points
I
5th to 4th gear
143 mph/230 km/h or 5000 rpm
4th to 3rd gear
100 mph/160 km/h or 5200 rpm
3rd to 2nd gear
70 mph/113 km/h or 4800 rpm
2nd to 1st gear
45 mph/ 75 km/h or 4500 rpm
Minimum upshifting points
1st to 2nd gear
15 mph/24 km/h or 2200 rpm
2nd to 3rd gear
25 mph/40 km/h or 2400 rpm
The Porsche transmission with servo-lock
synchronisation permits rapid and precise
shifting of gears. When changing gears
make sure that the clutch pedal is fully depressed to the floor, and that the gearshift
lever is completely engaged. The engine
speeds for the individual gears are listed on
this page.
3rd to 4th gear
40 mph/64 km/h or 2750 rpm
4th to 5th gear
45 mph/72 km/h or 2300 rpm
Please observe all local and national
speed limits!
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Controls for
automatic transmission
The individual driving ranges are selected
automatically depending on
• selector lever position
• speed
• accelerator pedal position
The position of the gear shift lever lights up
in the instrument cluster display field
whenever the vehicle lights or ignition are
switched on.
Remember the following basic rules:
Apply the parking brake or foot brake before
selecting a driving position. When the selector lever is in a driving position, the car may
creep even at idle speed. Therefore, do not
release the parking brake or foot brake until
you are ready to move.
Do not accelerate while selecting a driving
position. At this time the engine must run at
idle speed so that no undue stress will be
placed on the automatic clutches in the
transmission.
Do not step on the accelerator until positive contact has been made.
Under no circumstances may the selector lever be moved from a driving range
to Ν while the car is travelling at speeds
in excess of 40 km/h (25 mph) see "Tempostat".
If the selector lever is unintentionally moved
into Neutral (N) while driving, take your foot
off the accelerator pedal and wait until the
engine speed has dropped to idle before
selecting a driving position.
Never shift into reverse (R) or Park (P)
when the car is in motion.
Never get out of the driver's seat when the
engine is running and the selector lever is not
in the "P" position. Move the selector lever
to "P" and apply parking brake.
Always make sure the selector lever is in the
"P" position when checking under the hood.
Otherwise, any increase in engine speed
may set the vehicle in motion, even with the
parking brake applied.
A driving position must never be used for
holding the vehicle at rest uphill. Always use
your foot brakes when stopped on inclines.
[WARNING
While driving with the automatic speed
control set (at speeds above 30 mph or 50
km/h), do not bring shift lever into the Neutral position to prevent excessive engine
rpm.
Starting the engine
is only possible when the selector lever is in
Neutral or in Park (N or P). As long as one
of the driving positions is engaged a safety
switch prevents the engine from being
started.
Driving the automatic transmission
The Automatic Transmission has 4 forward
gears and one reverse. In driving positions
D, 3 and 2 the Automatic Transmission
changes gears automatically while driving.
The push button in the selector lever prevents inadvertent selection of a lower range.
The button must be pressed to select 1, R
and P. At speeds of more than 15 km/h (10
mph), a hydromechanical lock prevents
selection of R or P. To avoid damaging the
engine, do not under any circumstances
exceed the engine speeds listed below
when selecting a lower driving range:
From D to 3 4250 rpm or 190 km/h (118 mph)
From 3 to 2 3700 rpm or 110 km/h ( 68 mph)
Position D
is the driving position normally used for city
and highway driving. It ranges from zero to
top speed, and all four gears shift automatically depending on driving speed.
Position 3
is to be used for mountain driving or slow
driving, when towing a trailer and also when
you want to make use of the engine's braking
effect. In "3", the first, second and third
gears will engage automatically.
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Position 2
This position is to be used when climbing or
descending extreme gradients and towing a
trailer on mountain roads. Since the transmission does not shift past 2nd gear, the
braking effect of the engine is increased.
The transmission may switch between 1st
and 2nd gear when driving, depending on
prevailing conditions and the position of the
accelerator pedal.
The reverse position R
Reverse position should be selected only
when the car has come to a full stop and the
engine is running at idle speed.
The backup lights come on automatically
when you engage Reverse (with ignition on).
Emergency starting
Should the engine fail to start see
"Emergency starting with jumper cables" or
consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Do not start or tow the car without ATF in
the transmission, as this will result in serious damage to transmission and torque
converter.
Putting the car in gear
With the parking brake or foot brake set, shift
into the range you wish to use, usually posi-
tion D. To accelerate, release the brake and
depress the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Do not release the brake before you are
prepared to move, because power is transmitted to the wheels as soon as a driving
range is engaged.
Selecting a driving position while driving
is easy. Simply release the accelerator pedal
and move the selector lever from the position
you are into the position you want. Then step
on the accelerator again.
WARNING
Do not shift to a lower driving position until
vehicle speed has dropped below the
specified limits. Engine speed will suddenly increase and may cause engine damage and loss of vehicle control.
Stopping
When stopping temporarily, at traffic lights
for example, it is not necessary to move the
selector lever to Neutral. Simply apply the
brakes. To start again release the brake and
accelerate.
Position Ρ — Parking
When parking your car, apply the parking
brake first, and then move the selector lever
to position P. To do this, depress the button
and push the lever through R to P. The transmission is then mechanically locked. Park
may only be engaged when the car is stationary.
Do not remove the key from the ignition
steering lock until you have parked the
car, because removal of the key locks the
steering wheel.
Shift out of the Park position, before releas-
ing the parking brake.
When the car is parked on a steep hill, shift-
ing out of Park may be a little harder. This is
due to the weight the car exerts on the trans-
mission.
Position Ν — Neutral
Shift to this position for standing with brakes
applied.
Never use Neutral for coasting downhill.
You may lose control over the car because of reduced braking and cause serious damage to the transmission when a
driving range has to be selected.
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Maneuvering
Accelerator pedal position
When alternating between forward (D)and
reverse (R) (for instance, while maneuvering
the car into a tight parking space), only shift
into Reverse or Drive when the car has
come to a full stop and the engine is running
at idle speed.
Stuck in snow, mud or sand
When alternating between Drive and Re-
verse in an effort to free the vehicle, depress
the accelerator pedal lightly while the transmission is in gear, and release the accelerator pedal while shifting. Do not race
the engine and avoid spinning the wheels.
Do not repeat "rocking" back and forth
with wheels spinning at high engine
speed and heavy throttle, as serious damage may be caused in the automatic
transmission and other critical parts.
• Under moderate acceleration in the
partload range, upshifts are effected at
low speeds for the sake of economy and
quietness.
• Under full acceleration, the upshift
points slide to higher speed ranges.
• To achieve optimum acceleration (for
overtaking), the accelerator pedal must
be pressed down past its point of resistance at full load (kick-down). The transmission can shift down to a lower gear,
depending on selector-lever position and
roadspeed. When engine speed increases, the transmission shifts up into
the next gear.
Be careful when using the kickdown on
slippery roads. Rapid acceleration may
cause skidding.
As soon as you release the pedal from the
kickdown position the next higher gear can
be automatically engaged.
If you cannot free the vehicle after a few
"rocking" attempts, call for help or a tow
truck.
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Please observe all local and national
speed limits.
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1 Refrigerant
2 Engine oil
3 Windshield/headlight washer fluid
4 Coolant
5 Brake fluid
6 Concentrated cleaning fluid
7 Fuel
8 Battery electrolyte
9 Hydraulic fluid for steering
10 Transmission oil or ATF
Maintenance, Car Care
I
Cautions 64
Engine oil 65-67
Transmission oil 68
Washer reservoir 68-69
Cooling system 69-70
Power steering 71
Air filter 71
Brake fluid reservoir 72
Refrigerant 72
Fuel 73-75
Roof racks 75
Car car instructions 76-80
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Exercise extreme caution when
working under the engine hood
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 applies to the entire
vehicle.
WARNING
Ignoring following instructions may cause
serious personal injury.
• Only work on your vehicle outdoors or
in a well ventilated area.
• Ensure that there are no open flames
in the area of your vehicle at any time
when gasoline fumes might be present. Be especially cautious of such
devices such as hot water heaters
which ignite a flame intermittently.
• 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.
• Even after the engine has stopped, the
radiator fan may continue running until
temperature of the coolant has dropped to a certain level. Therefore, never
touch the fan blades as they will rotate
spontaneously when the thermostat
turns the fan on, even with ignition off.
• Be alert and cautious around engine at
all times while the engine is running.
• If work has to be done with the engine
running, always set the parking brake,
and make sure the shift lever is in
either Neutral or Park.
• Exercise extreme caution to prevent
neckties, jewelry or long hair from getting caught in the fan blades, the drive
belts, or any other moving engine
parts.
• Your Porsche is equipped with a transistorized ignition system with breakerless distributor. 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.
• Always support your car with safety
stands if it is necessary to work underneath the car. The jack supplied with
the car is not adequate for this pur-
pose.
• When working underneath the car
without safety stands but with the
wheels on the ground, make sure the
car is on level ground, that the wheels
are blocked, and that the engine cannot be started.
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.
• Do not smoke or allow an open flame
around the battery or gasoline.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
• 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 or any other properly
equipped and qualified workshop.
• Improper maintenance during the war-
ranty period may affect your warranty
coverage.
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Engine oil
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.
Because of these variables, no standard rate
of oil consumption can be established, but
drivers should expect an increased oil consumption at high speeds and when the engine is new.
• 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 with every fuel filling.
• Lack of sufficient engine oil may lead
to severe engine damage.
• The oil pressure warning light is not an
oil level indicator.
The oil level should be between the "max"
and "min" marks on the dipstick. If the oil
level drops below the "min" mark, a fault
message appears in the information system display when the ignition is switched
on. Top up the engine oil.
Checking oil level
To get a true reading, the car should be on
level ground. After turning off the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the
oil sump.
1. Pull out dipstick and wipe it dry with a
clean cloth or paper towel.
2. Reinsert dipstick; push it in all the way
down for an accurate reading.
3. Pull dipstick out again. The oil level is correct if it is between the "max" und "min"
marks on the dipstick.
4. If oil level is below "min" mark, or not
showing on dipstick, add oil immediately.
The difference between the two marks is
about 1.6 U.S. qt. or 1.5 Liter.
Should the engine oil level be too low, the
central warning light and the engine oil
level warning light will flash as soon as
the ignition is turned on (see "central
warning light system"). Do not start the
engine but add oil immediately or contact
your Porsche dealer.
See "Cautions"
Adding engine oil
Only add the amount of oil that is needed.
The correct oil grade and viscosity recom-
mendation is given under "Engine Oils".
1. Remove oil filler cap (arrow).
2. Top up with quality oil labeled "API Ser-
vice SF or SE".
3. Check oil level with the dipstick - upper
mark should not be exceeded.
4. Replace cap and tighten.
WARNING
The oil filler cap and dipstick must be sec-
ure to avoid oil spills and resulting fire
hazard. |
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Changing oil and filter
High quality multi-grade oils are suitable for
all year round driving. Seasonal oil changes
are therefore not necessary. Only if multigrade oils are not readily available, a singlegrade oil of the correct viscosity can be
used. Specifications of the various oils to be
used are detailed under "Filling Capacities
and Engine Oil". The use of oil additives is
not recommended by Porsche.
WARNING
• When removing oil drain plug with your
fingers, keep your arms as high as possible. This will prevent hot oil from run-
ning down your arm. Wear eye protection.
Before changing the engine oil yourself,
make sure that the disposal of the engine
oil and the oil filter as special wastes is
carried out in the proper manner. Do not
dump it on the ground, into open streams
or down sewage drains. Your zoning regu-
lations or environmental rules will tell you
how you can dispose of it. Should the dis-
posal of old engine oil present a problem,
we suggest that you have your oil
changed at your dealer or at a service station.
Oil change intervals specified in the War-
ranty & Maintenance booklet accompanying
the vehicle apply to normal operating conditions and must be adhered to, including intervals for oil filter change.
If you drive mostly short distances, or if you
operate the vehicle in dusty areas, or under
predominantly stop-and-go traffic conditions, or when temperatures remain below
freezing for extended periods, the engine oil
should be changed more frequently.
Changing engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature
and ignition off.
Remove the engine guard before working at
the bottom of the engine.
1. Loosen and remove oil filler cap.
2. Loosen oil drain plug (arrow) on oil pan
and allow oil to drain completely.
3. Loosen oil filter element with appropriate
wrench and remove.
4. Lightly coat new filter seal with oil.
5. Screw on new filter element until seal just
contacts the crankcase. Only handtighten according to filter manufacturer's
instructions on container or filter element.
6. Clean oil drain plug and replace, using a
new gasket. Do not overtighten the
plug.
7. Fill the crankcase with the required
amount of engine oil labeled "API Service
SF or SE" (see "Filling Capacities").
Do not overfill.
8. Reinstall oil filler cap and tighten securely.
9. Run engine at various speeds for 3 - 5 minutes and check for leaks. Check the oil
level with dipstick. Top up if necessary.
See "Cautions".
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Examples of approved viscosity classes
LOOK
FOR THIS
Engine oils
LABEL
Use only engine oils which meet the specifications designated by Porsche. Your
Porsche dealer will be glad to advise you on
the correct type of oil for your engine.
These oils can be intermixed.
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 or multigrade fuel efficient oils since
these are largely independent of seasonal
fluctuations in temperature.
If your vehicle is used in stop-and-go traffic
in winter, the engine will not always reach its
optimum operating temperature. Condensation from products of combustion may accumulate in the oil. It is therefore advisable
to change the oil in spring so that your engine once again has an 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 contains additives which
have been specially developed for these
functions. So-called mineral oils are produced directly from crude oil. The oils can
be further refined (hydrocrack) or totally con-
verted through a number of chemical processes (synthetic oils). These oils are structurally more efficient and require fewer additives than simple mineral oils.
The efficiency of an oil is expressed, for
example, by the API classifications which
are divided into categories "S" and "C". The
degrees of quality are expressed by final letters in alphabetical order. The requirements
for Porsche engines are API class SE/CC to
SF/CD.
Viscosity
Engine oil is viscous when cold, and thinbodied when warm. The viscosity of an oil is
expressed by its SAE class. For cold viscosity (measured at temperatures below 0° C)
the SAE class is given as a number and the
letter "W" (as in winter); for hot viscosity
(measured at 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.
E.g.: A 10 W-30 oil and a 10 W-40 oil have
the same viscosity when cold (below 0° C);
when hot (at 100° C) the oil with the number
30 is thinner than the oil with the number 40.
Single-grade/multigrade oils
Oils with two viscosities are called multigrade oils; oils with only one viscosity are
termed single-grade oils.
Single-grade oils can only be used for the
narrow temperature range identified by their
SAE number; multigrade oils cover a wider
temperature range (see chart).
Fuel efficient oils
Fuel efficient oils have low viscosity at low
temperatures and high thermal stability at
high temperatures.
As high-performance oils, these oils are
manufactured only as synthetic or hydrocrack oils at present.
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Checking the ATF level
Manual transmission oil
Automatic transmission fluid
The torque converter and the transmission
are lubricated with Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF). The final drive requires hypoid oil
SAE 75 W 90 only.
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 should be checked at the intervals
listed in your Maintenance Schedule. A correct ATF level is very important for the proper
functioning of the transmission.
The reading should be done when the ATF
is warm, with the engine idling, the selector
lever in Neutral and the parking brake
applied.
The level of the ATF can be checked visually
through the transparent reservoir, located at
the rear end of the transmission housing. You
have enough ATF, if the fluid level is between
the MAX and the MIN mark on the reservoir.
The level should never be above or below
these two marks.
Should the fluid level in the transparent reservoir drop below the MIN mark or rise above
the MAX mark, do not just add or drain ATF.
Have your dealer check and correct the
cause promptly.
In the event of a noticeable loss of ATF,
contact your dealer immediately.
Changing the ATF
The ATF has to be changed at the intervals
listed in your Maintenance Schedule.
When refilling, the level must reach the mark
below the MIN mark. Also see "Filling
Capacities".
The transmission oil has to be changed at
the intervals listed in your Maintenance
Schedule.
Hypoid oil SAE 75 W 90 labeled "For Service
API/GL5 or Mil-L 2105B" must be used for
the manual transmission (also for limited
slip differential). Also see "Filling
Capacities".
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 dealer check it out immediately.
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir (A)
The transparend fluid reservoir is located in
the right rear in the engine compartment, in
front of the expansion tank (see illustration).
As clear water is normally not adequate to
keep your windshield and headlights clean,
add a cleaning solution to the water.
To top up with washing fluid, you can pull out
the filling tube extension.
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To assure that the windshield washer and the
headlight washer systems also function at
freezing temperatures, anti-freeze/cleaning
solution must be added to the water beforehand. Follow the instructions on the can
for the right amount to be used.
Do not use engine coolant antifreeze or
any other solution that can damage the
car paint.
Cooling system (B)
For year round driving, anti-freeze is added
at the factory for temperatures down to:
-23° F/-300 C for U.S.
-40° F/-400 C for Canada
Because of its anti-corrosion properties, antifreeze should also remain in the cooling
system for summer operation. Cooling system capacity and specified anti-freeze and
water ratios are listed under "Filling
Capacities".
Use any quality phosphate-free anti-freeze
containing ethylene glycol, available at your
Porsche dealer. Anti-freeze other than
specified by Porsche for aluminium engines and radiators may cause corrosion
of the cooling system, leading to engine
overheating and damage.
Only for topping up coolant, a small amount
of anti-freeze containing ethylene glycol and
phosphates may be used if recommended.
The anti-corrosion properties and the antifreeze consistency will diminish gradually. We
recommend renewing the coolant mixture at
least every 2 years.
WARNING
Even after the engine has stopped, the
radiator fan may continue running until
temperature of the coolant has dropped to
a certain level. Therefore, never touch the
fan blades as they will rotate spontane-
ously when the thermostat turns the fan on,
even with ignition off.
Checking coolant level in expansion tank
A correctly functioning cooling system requires only minor care. The coolant level
should be checked from time to time, and
always before going on a longer trip.
The expansion tank with filler cap opening
is located in the right rear of the engine com-
partment (see illustration). Since the expansion tank is transparent, it is not necessary
to unscrew the filler cap.
When the engine is cold, the coolant level
should reach the manufacturing seam on the
expansion tank. When the engine is warm,
the coolant level will be above the manufacturing seam.
Since the closed cooling system loses almost
no coolant, topping up is normally not required. An obvious loss of coolant indicates
leakage. The fault will be indicated by a fault
message in the information system display.
Top up the coolant and contact your dealer.
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WARNING
• Do not open the filler cap when the engine is hot because of the danger of
scalding. Allow the engine to cool down.
Protect your hands, arms and face.
• Using a thick rag, open the cap carefully
and only enough to allow excess pressure to escape before removing the cap.
To avoid damage to the engine, only add
cold antifreeze and cold water to the cooling system when the engine is also cold.
A warm engine should only be topped up if
the coolant level has dropped appreciable
below the manufacturing seam. Too much
added coolant will escape through the pressure cap when coolant warms up.
For more details see "coolant temperature
gauge and coolant temperature warning
light".
Fan control
This device permits cooling output to be
adapted to the operational status of the engine. A control unit processes the information it receives from the sensors in the engine compartment and passes the appropriate signals to the fans. If more air is needes,
the speed of the two continuously adjustable
electric cooling fans is increased. If the
temperature of the coolant drops below 75
°C, the fans are switched off; in the event of
a fault, they operate at maximum speed.
The system has both auto and remote supervision. Should a component fail, the coolant
temperature warning light gives indication of
excessively high coolant temperatures and
a fault message appears in the informationsystem display.
When the engine is warm, the fans may continue to run after the ignition key has been
removed. To avoid any danger of injury, the
fans are switched off when the engine-com-
partment hood is opened. However, this protective measure to prevent the fans starting
suddenly while the hood is open is only fully
operative as long as the key is removed from
the ignition.
Winter operation
At the beginning of the winter season, have
the coolant checked for anti-freeze concentration.
The ratio between water and anti-freeze,
necessary to prevent freezing, depends on
the anticipated outside temperatures. The
ratios can be taken from the mixing chart
listed under "Filling Capacities" or from the
container of the antifreeze manufacturer.
Increasing the anti-freeze in the coolant
further than shown on the container is not
only uneconomical, it is also detrimental
to engine cooling.
Intensive windshield cleaning
system reservoir
The reservoir is located in the engine com-
partment beneath the windshield.
To prevent damage and discoloration to
paintwork, you should use only "Porsche
Special Silicone Remover".
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Power steering fluid reservoir
The reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the left side.
To check fluid level...
1. Remove cap from reservoir.
2. With engine running at operating temperature, the fluid level should meet the mark
on the reservoir. If necessary, top up
with ATF Dexron®.
3. Reinstall cap and make sure that sealing
ring is seated correctly.
If the engine is not running, power assisted
steering is no longer effective. You can continue to steer the car but considerably more
effort will be required to turn the steering wheel.
Changing air cleaner filter element
A dirty air cleaner not only reduces engine
performance, but can lead to premature engine wear. The filter element must be replaced at the intervals listed in your Mainte-
nance Schedule. If driving is mostly done in
areas where the air is very dusty, the air
cleaner should be checked and cleaned frequently — perhaps daily.
1. Detach air intake hoses from air cleaner
housing. Make sure that each hose stays
connected to the toothed belt covers.
2. Loosen rubber fasteners and remove top
of filter housing together with filter element.
3. Clean filter housing with lint-free rag and
install new filter element.
4. Reattach air intake hoses to air cleaner
housing.
WARNING
The paper filter element must never be
cleaned or soaked with gasoline, cleaning
solvents or oil. Doing so may cause a fire
or explosion and result in serious personal
injury. |
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Brake fluid reservoir (B)
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment.
The brake fluid reservoir has three cham-
bers: one for each of the dual brake circuits,
and one for the clutch.
Check the brake fluid level regularly. Since
the reservoir is transparent, the fluid level
can be checked without removing the filler
cap. The fluid level should always be between the MIN and MAX marks.
To add brake fluid, unscrew the cap. The
vent bore in the cap should be kept clean.
Should the fluid level drop below the MIN
mark, the brake fluid warning light comes
on and a fault message appears in the in-
formation system display. Pull off the
road, stop the engine and add brake fluid
immediately or contact the nearest
Porsche dealer to have the cause located
and corrected.
WARNING
• Every 2 years the brake fluid has to be
replaced. See your Warranty & Maintenance booklet.
• If brake fluid must be added to the reser-
voir, use only new and unused DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid that meets SAE
specification J 1703 and conforms to
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116.
• Do not use any other brake fluid or brake
fluids that have absorbed moisture from
the open air, or brake fluid that is dirty.
It may cause premature wear or unreli-
able braking action.
• Do not add or mix DOT 5 silicone type
brake fluid with the brake fluid in your
vehicle as severe component corrosion
may result. Such corrosion could lead
to brake system failure.
• The brake warning light does not indi-
cate brake fluid level. Check fluid level
between regular maintenance services.
• Brake fluid is poisonous. Brake fluid is
also harmful to the paint of your vehicle.
Checking refrigerant level
Check the refrigerant level in the reservoir at
least once a year because the fluid diminishes gradually during operation.
Turn on the air conditioner and observe refri-
gerant level through sight glass (arrow) in the
reservoir.
Occasional bubbles are normal.
Foam or a constant stream of bubbles indicate that the system does not contain
enough refrigerant.
In case the system requires recharging, contact your Porsche dealer. He has qualified
personnel and the necessary equipment.
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Fuel filler cap
The fuel filler cap is located under the flap in
the rear quarter panel behind the right rear
wheel.
When putting the cap back on the fuel filler
neck, be sure cap is securely seated. Twist
cap clockwise, until it stops with an audible
click and then lock with the ignition key.
We recommend you turn off the engine
when filling the fuel tank.
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel tank capacity is listed under "Filling
Capacities"
Porsche does not recommend the use of
fuel additives.
If you lose your fuel filler cap, replace it immediately with a cap of the same design to
reduce the possibility of a fire in a collision.
Fuel recommendations
Your Porsche is equipped with a catalytic
converter and must use UNLEADED FUEL
ONLY.
Minimum octane rating is 95 RON/85
MON "Premium unleaded fuel" (90 CLC or
AKI). Federal law prohibits use of leaded
fuel in this vehicle.
Regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 91 RON/ 82 MON (87 CLC or
AKI) can be used temporarily, due to a builtin "Electronic Octane™Knock Control", if
premium unleaded fuel is not available. In
this case avoid full throttle operation.
The use of UNLEADED FUEL ONLY is critically important to the life of the catalytic converter. Deposits from leaded gasolines will
ruin the converter and make it ineffective as
an emission control device.
Cars with a catalytic converter have a smaller fuel tank opening, and gas station pumps
have smaller nozzles. This will prevent accidental pumping of leaded fuel into cars with
a catalytic converter.
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.
Octane ratings
Octane rating indicates a gasoline'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. gasoline pumps is calculated as research octane number plus motor octane
number, divided by 2, that is written as:
RON+MON R+M
or
2 2
The CLC or AKI octane rating is usually lower
than the RON rating:
95 RON equals 90 CLC or AKI
Always use unleaded fuel with octane ratings of at least 95 RON or 90 CLC or AKI.
WARNING
Never carry additional fuel in portable containers in your car. Such containers, full or
partially empty, may leak, cause an explosion, or result in fire in case of a collision.
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Gasolines containing alcohol
Gasoline containing alcohol is available at
gas stations in some areas. The gas pump
may not be labeled to identify that alcohol is
present in the gasoline. If it is labeled, it may
not identify what amount and type(s) of alcohol are used. We recommend you do not
use fuels where the alcohol content cannot
be identified.
Gasolines containing methanol
Do not use fuels containing methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). The use of
fuel containing this type of alcohol can result
in vehicle driveability and performance problems and may damage critical parts of your
vehicle's fuel and emission control systems.
Gasolines containing ethanol
A mixture of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol) is sold in some
areas. This mixture is sometimes called
"Gasohol". You may use gasohol in your
Porsche, provided it contains no more than
10 % ethanol, and the octane requirements
for your vehicle are met. However, we
strongly recommend switching back to
gasoline without ethanol, if you experience
any of the following problems with your veh-
icle:
• Deterioration of driveability and performance.
• Substantially reduced fuel economy.
• Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially at high altitude or at high tempera-
tures.
• Engine malfunction or stalling.
Continued use of gasohol under these conditions may cause costly damage to the fuel
system and the emission control system of
your vehicle.
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 get maximum fuel economy.
• Have your vehicle tuned to specifications.
• Fuel injection should be adjusted to
specifications.
• Spark plugs should be clean, properly
gapped and fire efficiently.
• Air cleaner should be dirtfree to allow
proper engine "breathing".
• Battery should be fully charged.
• Wheels should be properly aligned.
• Tires should be inflated at correct pressures.
• Keep a light foot on the gas pedal.
• Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in
speed as much as possible.
• Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden
stops.
• Do not drive longer than necessary in the
lower gears. Shifting up early helps to
save fuel.
• Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn the engine
off.
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• Prolonged "warm up" idling wastes gas.
Start the vehicle just before you are ready
to drive. Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
• Any additional weight carried in the vehi-
cle reduces fuel economy. Always keep
cargo to a minimum and remove all un-
necessary items.
• Organize your trips to take in several er-
rands.
• Use air conditioner only when needed.
• All electrical equipment contribute to in-
creased fuel consumption.
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.
Please observe all local and national
speed limits.
Operating your Porsche
in other countries
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.
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 considerable
lower octane rating. Excessive engine
knock and serious damage to both engine and catalytic converter could result;
• service may be inadequate due to lack of
proper service facilities, tools or diagnos-
tic 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 bought your car 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.
Roof racks
Normal commercially available roof racks
cannot be fitted. If an original Porsche rack
(as available hitherto) is fitted, the permissible roof load is 35 kg (77 lbs).
With the "New Porsche Roof Transport System" you can transport a wide variety of
sports and hobby equipment, up to a roof
load of 75 kg (165 lbs).
There are many different racks to choose
from. Your Porsche dealer will be glad to advise you on the versatility of the "New Roof
Transport System".
To ensure minimum noise, maximum comfort and economy and a desirable level of
safety when driving with an unloaded roof
rack, you should not exceed a maximum
speed of 180 km/h (110 mph).
When the roof rack is loaded, the recom-
mended maximum speed depends on the
nature, size and weight of the load. You
should not, however, exceed a speed of 140
km/h (85 mph) at any time. Make sure that
the load is carefully mounted. Secure it additionally by locking the roof transport system.
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Car care instructions
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. He 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.
The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality
baked synthetic enamel. The color and
enamel type designation are indicated on
the "paint number sticker". When buying
touch-up paint, always give the paint and the
car's identification numbers to your dealer.
A well-cared for Porsche can look like new
for many years. It all depends on the amount
of care the owner is willing to give the car.
WARNING
• Cleaning agents may be poisonous.
Keep them out of the reach of children.
• Observe all caution labels. Failure to do
so may result in serious personal injury
or property damage.
• Always read directions on the container
before using any product. These directions may contain information necessary to avoid personal injury.
• Most chemical cleaners are concen-
trates which require dilution. High con-
centrations might cause problems ranging from irritation to serious injury as
well as damage to your vehicle.
• Do not use gasoline, 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
well ventilated areas.
• 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.
• Moisture and road salt on brakes may
affect braking efficiency. 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 washed thoroughly, at the
latest when salt is no longer spread on the
roads.
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.
Bodywork which is inaccessible to the car
wash must be cleaned by hand and dried.
New cars should be washed carefully with
plenty of clear water to protect the new paint
work. Dark paint finishes show up the smal-
lest of surface damage (e.g., scratches)
more readily than lighter colors.
Dark colors are also more susceptible to
scratches because of the composition of
their pigments and therefore require special
care and attention.
When washing by hand, use abundant water,
a soft sponge or wash brush, and the
Porsche car shampoo. Begin by spraying the
body thoroughly with water to rinse away
loose dirt. Do not wash your car in bright sunlight or while the bodywork is still hot. After
washing, rinse the car with plenty of water
and then dry with a chamois leather.
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Do not use the same chamois leather for drying as you use for cleaning the windshield
and windows.
The moisture which gets on to the brakes
during a car wash can reduce braking efficiency or make the brakes pull unevenly. Always apply the brakes a few times after
washing the car to test braking efficiency
and dry the brake discs.
Dust should never be wiped off the car with
a dry cloth since dust particles are abrasive
and could dull and damage the surface
finish.
Preservation
The paintwork contains certain oils which
maintain its high luster and prevent it from
becoming brittle. Climatic influences can remove these oils from the paintwork. This
should be counteracted by applying a paint
preservative early enough to restore the oils
preserving the high luster and preventing dirt
from settling on the surface and industrial
dust penetrating the paint.
Provided it is washed and treated with preservative regularly, the brand new finish of
your car will be retained for years to come.
Apply the Porsche paint preservative after
the car wash and polish it dry to obtain a
bright finish or simply add the Porsche liquid
preservative regularly to the final rinse water
and rub down with a leather chamois.
Cleaning and preserving engine
compartment
The engine compartment and the surface of
the engine are treated with a corrosion-inhibitor at the factory.
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-inhibited parts are replaced.
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
causing any lasting damage. A full under-
body wash should also be performed at the
same time.
Windows
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.
The Porsche spray-on window cleaner can
be used to clean the windows, both inside
and outside. Remember to clean the wiper
blades as well and replace them once or
twice every year, depending on condition. If
you use a chamois leather for the windows,
do not use it for the paintwork as it will otherwise pick up a certain amount of preservative or polish and could smear the windows
and thus impair vision.
Remove dead insects with the Porsche insect remover.
Polishing
Do not resort to using Porsche polish until it
becomes evident that the normal preservatives no longer produce the desired finish.
Caution: Do not apply silicone polishes to
the windshield or windows.
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The paintwork of your car is exposed to all
manner of mechanical and chemical condi-
tions, particularly climatic ones such as
bright sunlight, rain, frost and snow. Ul-
traviolet 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 atten-
tion.
Black matte finished parts should not be
treated with preservatives or polishes as this
will spoil the matte effect.
Spots and stains
Tar stains, grease, oil spots and dead insects
cannot always be removed by washing
alone. They can cause discoloration if al-
lowed to remain on the paintwork. They
should therefore be removed without delay
with Porsche Tar Remover or Porsche Insect
Remover.
Wash the affected area immediately after
treating it.
Minor paint damage
Minor paint damage, such as scratches,
scores or chips caused by flying stones,
should be covered immediately with the
Porsche Touch-up Applicator 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.
Undersealing
The underside of your car is durably protected against chemical and mechanical influences.
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 undersealing 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 him with all such work and
inspections.
Unlike conventional spray oils, undersealing
and rust-proofing compounds based on
bitumen or wax do not attack the anti-drumming materials applied at the factory.
Before applying fresh underseal, carefully remove deposits of dirt and grease. Once it
has dried, the new undersealing compound
forms a tough protective coating which provides efficient rust-proofing of the floor
panels and components.
WARNING
Do not apply any undersealing on or near
exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe, catalytic
converter or heat shields. With the engine
running, the material may overheat and ig-
nite.
Always apply a fresh coating of suitable preservative to unprotected areas after clean-
ing the underside of the body or the engine
or carrying out repairs to underbody compo-
nents.
Light lenses and plastics
Use only soap and water solution for clean-
ing the plastic light lenses. Never use chem-
ical cleaning agents for this purpose. The
same applies to other plastic parts and plastic films.
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Door, roof and window seals
Rubber seals tend to age and become brittle
or crack if they are not treated occasionally
with glycerine or talcum powder.
Light alloy wheels
Pitting may occur if metallic particles which
cause contact corrosion (e.g. brass or copper in brake dust) are allowed to remain on
the aluminium for too long.
Regular care is necessary in order to retain
the attractive surface finish. The wheels
should be washed down 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 (pHvalue 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.
Every three months you should coat the
wheels with a non-corrosive grease (vaseline) after cleaning. Using a clean cloth
thoroughly rub the grease into the surface.
Polishes which dissolve oxides, as 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.
Leather care
Leather is a natural material. The tanned hide
is a product of nature. The natural surface
markings of leather skins, such as creases,
healed scratches, insect bites, structural differences and slight variations in shade and
grain add to the attractiveness of the real
leather product.
We recommend that the leather be treated
or cleaned initially after the first few weeks
or after the car has covered a few thousand
miles. Only by doing so can the leather
patina, which emphasizes the inherent qual-
ities of the leather upholstery, begin to form.
Cleaning is best performed with a white, soft
woolen cloth and a cleaning agent with a
neutral soap basis (mild soap and water solution). If the leather is heavily soiled the
Porsche Cockpit Cleaner can also be used.
Please follow the instructions on the containers carefully.
Do not use aggressive cleaners or hard ob-
jects.
Take special care not to dampen the other
side of the perforated leather trims.
Once you have cleaned the leather (especially the heavily used leather seats) treat it
with the Porsche Leather Care Agent.
Leather should be cleaned and treated several times a year, depending on how quickly
it becomes dirty.
Should the leather become damaged during
use (e. g. when transporting sharp objects or
if tools etc. should slip) the damage can be
made less conspicuous using the Porsche
Leather Color Coating.
Fabric, upholstery and carpets
Use only a vacuum cleaner or a medium stiff
brush. Remove stains and spots with
Porsche stain remover.
The Porsche range of accessories includes
floormats to protect the carpets in Summer
and Winter.
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Care of the seat 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.
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 Vehicle
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.
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Cautions 82
Tool kit, car jack 83
Tires, wheels 84-87
Tire pressure warning system 87-89
Spare tire 90
Lockable wheel nuts 91
Changing a wheel 92-93
Lifting vehicle 93
Fuses and relays 94
Battery 95-96
Emergency starting 97-98
Replacing bulbs 99-103
Headlight adjustment 104
Manual operation of headlights 105
Emission control system 106-107
Fuel evaporation control 108
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Exercise extreme caution when
working under the engine hood
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 applies to the entire
vehicle.
WARNING
Ignoring following instructions may cause
serious personal injury.
• Only work on your vehicle outdoors or
in a well ventilated area.
• Ensure that there are no open flames
in the area of your vehicle at any time
when gasoline fumes might be present. Be especially cautious of such
devices such as hot water heaters
which ignite a flame intermittently.
• 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.
• Even after the engine has stopped, the
radiator fan may continue running until
temperature of the coolant has dropped to a certain level. Therefore, never
touch the fan blades as they will rotate
spontaneously when the thermostat
turns the fan on, even with ignition off.
• Be alert and cautious around engine at
all times while the engine is running.
• If work has to be done with the engine
running, always set the parking brake,
and make sure the shift lever is in
either Neutral or Park.
• Exercise extreme caution to prevent
neckties, jewelry or long hair from getting caught in the fan blades, the drive
belts, or any other moving engine
parts.
• Your Porsche is equipped with a transistorized ignition system with breakerless distributor. 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.
• Always support your car with safety
stands if it is necessary to work under-
neath the car. The jack supplied with
the car is not adequate for this purpose.
• When working underneath the car
without safety stands but with the
wheels on the ground, make sure the
car is on level ground, that the wheels
are blocked, and that the engine cannot be started.
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.
• Do not smoke or allow an open flame
around the battery or gasoline.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
• 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 or any other properly
equipped and qualified workshop.
• Improper maintenance during the war-
ranty period may affect your warranty
coverage.
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Tool kit
Car jack
WARNING
The tool kit is a lift-out tray fitted into the rear
cross wall of the car. To remove or replace
the tray, turn both holding knobs 90° (ar-
rows).
The tool kit contains tools needed for minor
emergency road side repairs or adjustments.
Regulations in some countries require additional tools. Details should be obtained before leaving for a foreign country.
The car jack and the rim wrench are located
underneath the luggage compartment, together with the collapsible spare tire. The tire
is covered by a lid with a quick release catch.
• Use the jack only for changing a wheel.
Never jack up other vehicles or other
loads with it.
• Follow all warnings and instructions
found in this manual for changing a tire.
• The jack must never be used as a support to work underneath the vehicle. If
the jack is accidently dislodged, you or
bystanders could be seriously injured,
when working under the vehicle, always
use safety stands specifically designed
for this purpose.
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Tires/Wheels
The original equipment tires on your Porsche
comply with all applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
For your driving 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 con-
form to Porsche specifications for your
model.
• 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.
• Before you plan on exchanging wheels,
or snow tires already mounted on wheel
rims, consult your Porsche dealer. He has
the technical information necessary to
advise you which wheel rims and wheel
bolts are compatible with the original factory installations.
Tire pressures
The tire pressures are monitored by the tire
pressure warning system.
WARNING
Incorrect tire pressures cause increased
tire wear and adversely affect road holding
of the vehicle, leading to loss of control.
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 aquaplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of traction, vehicle
control or stopping ability. Reduce speed
on wet surface.
Tire life
Tire life depends on various factors, i.e.,
roads, traffic and weather conditions, driving habits, type of tires and tire care.
Inspect your tires at least every 2000 miles
or 3000 km for wear and damage. If you
notice uneven or substantial wear, wheels
might need alignment or tires should be ba-
lanced or replaced.
Tires must always remain on same side
of vehicle.
After changing, adjust tire pressure and torque wheel nuts diagonally to 94 ftlb (130
Nm). See "Changing wheels".
Tire wear
The original equipment tires on your Porsche
have built-in 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 (1.6mm).
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 prop-
erly 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.
WARNING
Do not drive with worn tires or tires showing cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden deflation.
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.
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Tire care
WARNING
• Avoid damaging tires and wheel rims. If
you must drive over a curb or other obs-
tacle, drive slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Frequently check tires for uneven
wear and damage.
• Remove imbedded material.
• Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.
• Replace missing valve dust caps.
• Keep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc. away
from tires.
• Keep tires inflated correctly.
Tire damage
Regularly check tires for imbedded material,
cuts, punctures, cracks and bulges (side
wall).
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 a
loss of pressure or any other prior damage,
we recommend that the tire be replaced for
safety reasons.
If one faulty tire on an axle is replaced it
should be noted that the difference in tread
depth on one axle must not exceed 30 %.
Performe visual inspection.
Parking at the curb
Hard impacts against curbs (or traffic islands) are dangerous and may cause hidden
tire damage which is not noticeable until
later. (Danger of accidents at high speeds).
Tires have a memory!
WARNING
It you must drive over a curb, drive slowly
and, if possible, at right angles. Exercise
care when parking along curbs.
Tire replacement
The tire makes and types specifically
mentioned in your vehicle papers are
binding, when changing to different tires,
be sure to observe the applicable regulations in your country. If in doubt, contact
your Porsche dealer or Porsche importer
of your country.
If you do not use a Porsche recom-
mended replacement tire, make sure that
you purchase your new tires from a reputable tire specialty dealer and that the
dealer complies with all manufacturers
warnings for those tires.
Before mounting new tires, check with
your Porsche dealer about the current release status.
For tires with ZR quality standard, there are
currently no final standards concerning tire
strength at speeds above 240 km/h.
For this reason, only use tire makes and
types tested by Porsche.
Tires should be replaced at least on one axle
at a time. As a matter of principle, only tires
of the same make and type should be combined. Mixed tires are not permissible.
Whenever you replace tires, make certain
that you install new valves. 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).
Have new tires mounted by an expert only.
Wheel balancing
A wheel should always be balanced after a
tire repair. Even with regular use a wheel can
get out of balance, and should, therefore, be
balanced from time to time. Unbalanced
wheels may affect car handling and tire life.
When fitting tires already mounted on rims,
ensure that the colored wheel bolt is closest
to the valve. Always screw the lockable
wheel nut onto this bolt. When removing,
mark the direction of rotation on each wheel,
e.g. FR, FL, RR and RL. This precaution ensures that the wheels will be remounted in
the same position, thus obviating the risk of
imbalance.
When balancing light alloy wheels, use only
adhesive balancing weights supplied
through the Porsche parts service.
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Wheels
If you intend to use other than original equipment wheels, be sure that they conform to
Porsche specifications for your model.
Check with your Porsche dealer regarding
the correct wheel specifications for type and
model year.
Removing and storing tires
The driving direction should be clearly
marked on all tires before removing them for
storage. This is to make sure that they are
mounted and run in the same direction as
before. When remounting, put tires with the
most tread depth at the front. Have tires/
wheels balanced as soon as possible.
The supposition that tires become long
wearing due to storage and age is unfounded. Chemical additives, which make
the rubber elastic, loose their effectiveness
in the course of time and the rubber
perishes. Therefore, the tires, especially
the collapsible spare tire, should from
time to time undergo a visual check. For
this, pump up the collapsible spare tire.
Under no circumstances should tires be
older than 6 years.
The age of the tire can be seen from the
"DOT" code number. If, for example, the last
three numbers read 128, this means it was
produced in the 12th week of 1988.
Store tires in a cool and dry place.
Snow tires
For a better grip on snow and ice use radial
M+S tires or snow tires with studs. Check
with your local Motor Vehicle Bureau for possible restrictions.
WARNING
The standard tires profile and rubber mixture
are optimized for wet and dry driving conditions, and may not prove favorable for snow
conditions. Therefore install M+S tires
before driving in such conditions. Failure to
use the proper tires and wheels could result
in loss of control and damage to the vehicle
and personal injury.
Before mounting snow tires, consult with
your Porsche dealer. He has the technical
information necessary to advise you on
wheel and tire compatibility.
Radial ply M+S tires should be inflated with
the same cold tire inflation pressures required for the regular radial ply tires. However, do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure listed on the tire sidewall.
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.
When fitting tires already mounted on rims,
ensure that the colored wheel bolt is closest
to the valve. Always screw the lockable
wheel nut onto this bolt. When removing,
mark the direction of rotation on each wheel,
e.g. FR, FL, RR and RL This precaution ensures that the wheels will be remounted in
the same position, thus obviating the risk of
imbalance.
WARNING
Tires with badly worn treads and studs are
very dangerous. Make sure they are replaced immediately.
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.
Snow tires do not fulfill their purpose if the
tread depth is less than 5/32 in/4 mm. Comply
with all state and local laws governing
snow tire and tread depth requirements.
Snow chains
Should snow chains be necessary, they
must be mounted on the drive wheels
only.
Check with local authorities for possible restrictions.
Use only snow chains with fine pitch links,
so that enough space remains between the
chains and the inside of the wheel arches.
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Drive wheels must rotate freely with chains
mounted to prevent damage to body, axle
or brake components. Follow instructions
issued by the supplier of the chains. Remove
chains as soon as roads are free of ice and
snow.
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., 245/45 ZR 16 (Z = code letter for radial
tires for speeds above 240 km/h (149 mph).
Tire Pressure Warning System
The tire pressures are monitored by a warning system that
• monitors correct tire pressure more precisely and reliably than any tire-pressure
gauge in the tool kit, at a service center
or workshop,
• takes the effect of temperature on tire
pressure into account. (Style of driving,
load, roadspeed, outside temperature,
sunlight and the heat radiated by the engine affect the temperature of the air in
the tires),
• assures excellent handling and low fuel
consumption by correct tire pressures,
• helps prevent incipient tire damage and
increased tread wear due to low tire pressures.
Method of operation
Two pressure-operated switches in each
wheel monitor the tire pressures. If the pressure in the tire drops beneath the trip pressure to which the switches are set (front 2.35
bar, rear 2.85 bar) or if there is a malfunction
in the system, a corresponding message appears in the display in the instrument cluster.
When the ignition is switched on, the warn-
ing light in the instrument cluster comes on
as a check. The light goes out as soon as the
engine is started. Automatic tire-pressure
monitoring begins once a distance of approx. 20 meters (66 ft) has been covered at
a speed of at least 5 km/h (3 mph).
The tire pressure warning system takes the
effect of tire temperature on tire pressure
into account. Nevertheless, it is possible that
the pressure in the tire may not be as high
as the pressure required for a given driving
situation.
Therefore, the system may not issue a warn-
ing immediately after the car pulls away.
Even if the tire pressure is not corrected, the
warning may not be repeated after the ignition has been switched off and the car restarted, if the same conditions do not reoccur. Nevertheless, the pressure is too low
for a particular combination of speed and
temperature, in other words, for a particular
driving situation.
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In the interests of your own safety, correct
the tire pressures at the earliest possible
opportunity.
Low tire pressure has an adverse effect
on handling. Damage to the tire and
wheel may also result.
If the information system repeatedly signals
a loss of pressure at brief intervals, or if the
pressure is considerably lower than
specified (approx. 0.5 bar/8 psi), tire damage
may be suspected.
The tire must be replaced or the spare wheel
fitted as soon as possible. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
To avoid damaging the pressure-operated
switches, the tire pressure applied when a
new tire is fitted must not exceed 6 bar (88
psi).
Fault messages while underway
See also "Information system"
A loss of tire pressure is indicated by the
warning light and a message which appears
in the information-system display:
(by way of example, rear left)
The arrow indicates the wheel losing pres-
sure. If the ignition is switched off, a reminder remains visible for approx. 2 minutes.
The tire pressure of the spare wheel is not
monitored. This display also appears when
the spare wheel is fitted.
If the System develops a fault, the warning
light in the instrument cluster comes on and
the following message appears:
The system shuts down because of a malfunction. Tire pressure is no longer monitored. Contact your authorized Porsche
dealer if a system malfunction message appears.
Fault messages can be acknowledged and
the worded messages cancelled. However,
the warnings are repeated periodically after
they have been acknowledged and every
time the engine is restarted, until the fault in
question is rectified.
Checking tire pressures
There is always a certain amount of pressure
loss, because the tire rubber is very slightly
permeable to air (diffusion).
Tire pressure must be checked if the "Pressure loss" message appears. Increase pressure in the tire concerned by 0.3 bar (5 psi),
to the specified pressure at least. Since
pressure losses due to diffusion are roughly
equal for both the wheels on either axle, the
pressure in the other tire on the axle must be
increased to the same level. Never reduce a
higher pressure!
The specified pressures at 20° C are 2.5
bar (36 psi) front, 3.0 bar (44 psi) rear.
Switch the engine off before adjusting tire
pressures, so that the warning system can
register the new pressure settings.
To measure or correct tire pressure exactly,
therefore, the temperature of the tire must be
known (see graph).
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Tire pressure increases by approx. 0.1 bar
(1.5 psi) for every 10° C (18° F) increase in the
temperature of the air inside the tire. Therefore, the correct pressure in tires that have
been driven until warm is always above the
specified pressure. Never reduce tire pressure while the tires are warm.
Brief test of the tire pressure warning
system
Please conduct this test every time a wheel
or tire is changed. The car need travel no
more than some 20 meters (66 ft) at a speed
of at least 5 km/h (3 mph) with the tires inflated as follows:
1. Tire pressure 0.5 bar (8 psi) beneath
specified pressure: front 2.0 bar (28
psi), rear 2.5 bar (36 psi)
While driving, observe the instrument-
cluster display.
The arrows concerned must flash.
If an arrow indicates steadily instead of
flashing, one pressure-operated switch
in the wheel concerned is defective and
must be replaced.
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph). At
speeds above 50 km/h (30 mph), the display always flashes.
2. Tire pressure 0.5 bar (8 psi) above
specified pressure: front 3.0 bar (44
psi), rear 3.5 bar (52 psi)
While driving, observe the instrumentcluster display.
There should be no fault messages.
A fault message indicates that there is a
system malfunction.
In the event of a fault message, contact
your authorized Porsche dealer.
3. Do not forget to correct tire pressures
to the specified settings after the brief
test.
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Therefore, do not drive more than 50
mph/ 80 km/h with moderate acceleration when using the collapsible spare tire.
It is for emergency use and short distances only. Fitting the spare wheel at the
front improves handling of the car and reduces wear on the tires. Only one collapsible spare tire may be fitted to the car.
Remount the original road tire as soon as
possible.
When the air is released from the collapsible
tire, it will return to its original shape after
cooling down for several hours. Store collapsible tire in the luggage compartment.
The collapsible spare tire cannot be repaired or mounted with standard workshop equipment. Repair and remounting
must only be done by the tire manufacturer.
Collapsible spare tire
The spare tire is stored underneath the lug-
gage compartment cover. It is covered by a
lid with a quick release catch. The car jack,
the electric air compressor kit and the tire
pressure tester are stored inside the wheel
rim. This kit also includes a plastic cover for
the road wheel to keep luggage compartment or car interior clean.
Due to tread and space saver design fea-
tures of the collapsible tire, car handling may
be affected.
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Inflating the collapsible tire
WARNING"
[Do not overinflate your spare tire.
Inflate the collapsible tire with the electric air
compressor that comes with your Porsche.
Do not use other equipment!
1. Mount spare wheel before inflating the
tire.
2. Attach hose of air compressor to tire
valve and insert plug of electric cord into
cigarette lighter socket.
3. The required tire pressure is 36 psi or
2.5 bar. Check pressure with tire pressure gauge.
4. Disconnect hose and electric cord and
store air compressor.
5. Have flat road tire repaired and remounted on car at next service stop. Remember, the collapsible tire is for emergency
use and short distances only.
Tire tread depth
As required by law, the tread depth of the collapsible tire is the same as that of the original
equipment tire. Replace a worn collapsible
spare tire in time.
If air compressor does not work
.. .Check if tobacco or any other foreign
matter is lodged in the cigarette lighter
socket. Remove carefully with a wooden
pick. Do not use metal object to prevent
short circuit.
. . .Check if fuse is blown. Replace with new
equivalent fuse.
Maintenance of air compressor
The air compressor is maintenance-free. Do
not apply oil or any other lubricant.
The air filter should be cleaned periodically
to assure maximum efficiency of the unit.
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Lock-up wheel nuts
To unlock a wheel
To lock a wheel
The wheels of your vehicle are theftproof by
means of a wheel nut lock. The wheel nut
lock consists of a wheel nut and a plug-on
sleeve with lock. The locking mechanism is
identical for all four wheel nuts. When taking
the vehicle to your Porsche dealer or to a
workshop for wheel or tire service, remember to leave one key with the service at-
tendant.
In case of loss, duplicate keys cannot be
furnished by your Porsche dealer. Do not
leave these keys in the vehicle. Keep them
in a safe place.
1. Remove protective plastic cap from
wheel nut.
2. Insert key all the way and turn left about
30°.
3. Remove lock sleeve together with inserted key.
4. Replace protective plastic cap.
1. Remove protective plastic cap from
wheel nut using the hook from the tool kit.
2. Insert key, turn it back 30° to right and remove. Slide lock sleeve over wheel nut
until you feel it lock in.
3. Make sure that the edge of the lock sleeve
rests firmly against base of wheel nut.
4. Replace protective plastic cap.
To avoid unbalancing the wheels, always fit
the lockable wheel nut to the colored bolt beside the valve.
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Changing a wheel
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injuries to you or to
bystanders.
• If you have a flat tire, move a safe dis-
tance off the road. Turn the emergency
flasher on and use other warning devices to alert other motorists.
• Do not park your vehicle where it may
contact dry grass, brush or other
flammable material. The hot parts of
the exhaust system could set such
material on fire, thereby causing both
property damage and severe or fatal
physical injury.
• Passengers must not remain in the
vehicle when it is jacked up.
• Before you change a wheel, be sure the
ground is level and firm. If necessary,
use a board under the jack to ensure
that the jack does not sink into the
ground.
• Set the parking brake and block the
wheels opposite the flat tire on the
other side of the vehicle.
• The jack is only to be used for changing a wheel. Do not use it as a support
to work under the car.
• Never jack the car up by the body or
the bumpers.
Sequence of operation
Loosen the wheel nuts about one turn,
not yet remove the nuts.
Securely insert the car jack in the front
jack port located under the body. There
are two on each side; front and rear.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is securely engaged.
3. To raise the car, turn the handle
clockwise. Only raise the car as much as
is needed to change the wheel.
Do
4. Fully unscrew all wheel nuts, remove the
wheel and put the collapsible tire on.
5. When the spare wheel is in position,
reinstall the nuts and handtighten them
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crosswise. When tightened crosswise, the
nuts will center the wheel correctly. Make
sure that the coloured wheel bolt is closest
to the valve. Screw the lockable wheel nut
onto this bolt.
6. Inflate the collapsible spare tire with the
air compressor. Check pressure with tire
pressure gauge.
7. To lower the car, turn the jack handle
counterclockwise till tire touches ground.
always use safety stands specifically
designed for this purpose.
• Jacking at any other place may damage
the vehicle or may result in personal in
juries.
The vehicle should never be lifted or
jacked up from underneath the engine oil
pan, the transmission housing, or the
front or rear axle. This could lead to serious damage.
8. Fully lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Firmly tighten the wheel nuts again in a
crosswise pattern.
Correct tightness of the wheel nuts is important. Correctly tightened nuts should have a
torque of 94 ft. lb. (130 Nm). This torque can
be obtained with the wheel nut wrench by
any person of average strength. If in doubt
about the correct tightness of wheel nuts,
have it checked with a torque wrench by your
dealer or at a service station.
Lifting vehicle
Lifting with car jack
The jack ports are located below the front
and the rear of the doors underneath the
floor pan, hidden from view.
WARNING
• Follow all warnings and instructions
found in this manual for changing a tire.
• The car jack must never be used as a
support to work underneath the vehicle.
If the jack is accidentally dislodged, you
or bystanders could be seriously injured. When working under the vehicle
Lifting with workshop hoist or floor jack
Make sure there is sufficient clearance between pads and vehicle before driving vehicle
onto hoist, especially if the vehicle has a
large front panel or spoiler. The vehicle
must be lifted only at the lift points for the
car jack.
Take care to avoid damaging critical components which are close to the lift points.
WARNING
When removing components such as en-
gine block, transmission housing, fuel
tank, wheels, front or rear axle, anchor veh-
icle to hoist or add corresponding weights
to maintain the center of gravity. Otherwise
the vehicle might tilt or slip off the hoist,
causing serious damage or personal injury.
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Fuses and relays
A failure in the electrical system may be
caused by a blown fuse or a faulty relay.
The central fuse/relay board is located in the
passenger's footwell and protected by a
cover plate. The light for the board comes on
when a door is opened.
The use of the fuses and relays is shown
in a list on the floor board.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off all electrical components and the ignition; remove the key. Replacing a fuse or a relay
with the engine running or the ignition on
could cause electrical shock.
When replacing a fuse, do not hold fuse
by its metal parts. In case of a repeated
short circuit, the new fuse will burn out
again, causing possible injury.
If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep on
replacing it. The cause of the short circuit or
overload must be found.
Never try to "repair" fuses: you may
cause serious damage to other parts of
the electrical system.
To replace a fuse...
1. Lift carpet in the passenger's footwell and
tilt up the protective cover' plate from
fuse/relay board.
2. In a blown fuse, the metal strip has
melted. In order to replace the fuse, it
must be pulled out. The tool for doing this
is located at the top left on the central
electrical system. If there is doubt, or, for
example, in the dark, the fuse can be
tested by inserting it at the test point on
relay XVI. If the fuse is defective, the diode
in the relay does not light up.
3. Carefully install new fuse. Use only fuses
with the same rating as replacements!
4. Replace cover plate and carpeting.
It is advisable to always carry a few spare
fuses in the car.
Relays
Under the fuses, there are relay boards attached for various electrical switching functions. Testing and replacement of a defective
relay should only be done by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
The relay for the rear window wiper is located
on the back left, under the tool plate, the
time relay for the seat heater is located under
the seat.
If you need a circuit diagram, your
Porsche dealer will be glad to help you.
However, in order to avoid damage to
electrical or electronical components, we
recommend having all work, including the
installation of electrical accessories,
done by your Porsche dealer.
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Battery -12 Volt
The battery is located underneath the col-
lapsible spare tire in the luggage compartment. The battery is accessible after taking
out the spare tire.
A replacement battery should always have
the same rating as the original equipment
battery. Specifications are printed on the
battery housing.
Before work is done on the electrical sys-
tem, the battery must be disconnected to
prevent short circuiting. First disconnect
the negative ground wire at body (arrow)
and then the positive cable. To reconnect
battery, reverse the procedure.
This precaution must also be taken before charging with a rapid charger, as the
alternator may otherwise be damaged.
Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running will damage the alternator.
This also applies to cars equipped with a
battery main switch.
Never drive the car with a disconnected
battery as this will damage the alternator.
If the battery is disconnected, the data for
the engine electronics stored in the control
unit are erased. When the battery is reconnected, the engine should be run for approx.
10 minutes to allow the control unit to re-acquire these data. During this period, the engine may idle unevenly or too fast.
WARNING
• Do not lay tools or other metal objects
on the battery as they could cause a
short circuit across the battery terminals.
• Do not expose the battery to an open
flame or electric spark. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explosive.
• Do not let battery acid come in contact
with skin, eyes, fabric or painted surfaces.
• If you get electrolyte, which is an acid,
in your eyes or on skin, immediately
rinse with cold water several minutes
and call a doctor.
• Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at
once with a solution of water and baking
soda to neutralize the acid and prevent
damage to fabric and metal.
Checking the electrolyte fluid level
The electrolyte fluid level in your battery can
be checked by unscrewing and opening the
filler vent caps of each cell. The fluid level
should meet the indicator mark in each cell.
If necessary, top off with distilled water.
How often water must be added depends on
operating conditions and on the time of year.
Generally, the electrolyte level must be checked
more often in the summer than in the winter,
and more often when driving long distances.
Only fill up to mark, otherwise the electrolyte
will overflow when the battery is being
charged and cause damage.
Battery care
• Battery should be securely mounted.
• Terminals and connections should be
kept clean and properly tightened. Corrosion can be prevented by coating terminals and connections with petroleum jelly
or silicone spray.
• Vent caps must be securely tightened to
prevent spillage.
Winter operation
During the winter months, battery capacity
tends to decrease as temperatures drop. Additionally, more power is consumed while
starting and the headlights, heater, rear window defogger, etc., are used more frequently.
Curtail unnecessary power consumption, particularly in city traffic or when travelling short
distances only. Let your Porsche dealer test
the battery's capacity before winter sets in. A
well charged battery will not only prevent starting problems but will also live longer.
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Battery charging
Automotive batteries lose their efficiency
when not in use. The charge available in your
battery can be measured with a hydrometer.
We recommend that battery voltage be
tested by your Porsche dealer who has the
appropriate equipment. 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.
WARNING
• Charge battery in a well ventilated area.
Keep away from open flame or electrical
spark. Do not smoke. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explosive.
• Electrolyte fluid that may spill during
charging should be washed off with a
solution of warm water and baking soda
to neutralize the acid.
• If you get electrolyte in your eyes or on
your skin, immediately rinse with cold
water for several minutes and call a doctor.
• Never charge a frozen battery. It may
explode because of gas trapped in the
ice. Allow a frozen battery to thaw out
first.
• Never use a fast charger as a booster to
start the engine. This may seriously
damage the vehicle's electrical system
and the charger.
• Fast charging a battery is dangerous
and should only be attempted by a competent mechanic with the proper equipment.
Slow battery charging
WARNING
Heed all warnings and follow instructions
that come with your battery charger.
• Disconnect battery cables and remove
the battery.
• All vent caps should be open. If fluid level
is low, it should be topped up to the full
mark in each cell.
• Connect charger cables.
Charger cables must be connected POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-)
to NEGATIVE (-).
• Do not connect or disconnect charger cables while charger is operating.
• 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.
• After charging, turn off charger and disconnect charger cables. When the electrolyte fluid has stopped "bubbling" in the
cells, close the vent caps.
• Tighten the vent caps and reinstall battery.
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Emergency starting with
jumper cables
WARNING
• Improper use of booster battery to start
a vehicle may cause an explosion.
• Leadacid batteries generate explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flames and lighted
cigarettes away from batteries.
• Do not charge a frozen battery, thaw it
out first. Gas trapped in the ice may
cause an explosion.
• No attempt should be made to jump
start any vehicle with a low electrolyte
level in the battery.
• Check electrolyte level of each cell. If
necessary, fill with distilled water to just
above plates.
• Make sure the voltage of both batteries
is the same.
• The capacity (Ah) of the booster battery
should not be lower than that of the discharged battery.
• Vehicle with discharged battery: turn off
lights and accessories, remove key,
move lever to Ν or Ρ and set parking
brake.
• Vehicle with booster battery should not
be running. Disconnect ground cable.
• Remove vent caps from booster battery
and discharged battery. Preferably lay a
cloth over open vents to reduce explosion hazard.
How to use jumper cables
WARNING
• To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the vehicle, heed all warnings and instructions of the jumper
cable manufacturer.
• Only jumper cables of adequate diameter crosssection and fitted with insulated alligator clips should be used.
• The jumper cables must be long enough
so that neither vehicles nor cables touch
another.
• When connecting jumper cables, make
sure that they cannot get caught in any
moving parts in the engine compartment.
Improper hookup of jumper cables can
ruin the alternator.
Always connect POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE
(+), and NEGATIVE () to NEGATIVE ().
1. Connect camp of pluscable to positive
(+) terminal of discharged battery.
2. Connect camp on opposite end of cable
to positive (+) terminal of booster battery.
3. Connect camp of minuscable to negative () terminal of booster battery.
4. Connect camp on opposite end of cable
to a bare metal part of car with discharged battery. Connect clamp as far
away from battery as possible.
5. Start engine in the usual manner. If engine
fails to start, do not continue to crank but
contact nearest workshop.
6. With engine running, remove jumper cables from both cars in exact reverse
order: Steps 4 through 1.
7. Reconnect ground cable of booster battery.
A Discharged Battery
Β Booster Battery
Do not try to start car by pushing or towing. Damage to the catalytic converter,
the transmission, and/or other components of the car may result.
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Start assist connecting points sequence
On right side of engine compartment you will
find a positive (+) battery post (remote connection).
First connect clamp at end of positive (+)
cable to the remote connection in the engine compartment (+ arrow). Then connect clamp at other end of positive (+)
cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
booster battery.
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Next connect clamp at end of negative (-)
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery. Then connect clamp at
other end of negative (-) cable to the engine compartment strut rod (- arrow).
Caution: The cable clamps must not con-
tact each other, and the plus-cable leading
to the positive (+) post must not contact any
metal pan of the car.
Caution: Do not try to start car by pushing
or towing. Damage to the catalytic converter
and other components of the car may result.
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Replacing bulbs
To avoid short circuits, turn off the respective
electrical components when changing light
bulbs.
Keep bulbs free of grease and dirt. Hold
them only with a clean cloth or soft paper. Headlights
Do not use chemical cleaning agents for
the plastic lenses. Plastic lenses should
only be cleaned with water or a mild soap/
water solution.
We recommend you keep an assortment of
spare bulbs in the car.
When traveling abroad, remember that some
countries require spare bulbs as part of the
safety equipment.
(high beam'low beam)
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn light switch to position 2 to raise the
headlights.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Unscrew the 3 Phillips screws (arrows) and
remove headlight cover.
5. Turn holder of defective bulb anticlockwise to limit stop and remove.
6. Unplug wires, replace bulb and reconnect the wires.
7. Reinstall bulbholder. Be sure that guide
pins on bulb base fit into socket of reflector. Turn bulbholder clockwise to limit
stop.
8. Check functioning of bulb and adjust
headlights.
9. Reinstall headlight cover.
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