Porsche 911 GT3 - Owner'S Manual Download

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Preconditions for correct

oil level

measurement with the oil dipstick

Vehicle must be level.

Engine must be running and at operating
temperature
(engine coolant temperature of at least

176T/

80°C).

The engine must idle for at least 20 seconds
(under 1,000 rpm).

The air conditioning must be off.

Maintenance, Car Care

Checking the

oil level

and topping off

engine oil

1. Apply handbrake and put the gearshift lever in

neutral.

2. Unscrew cap A of the oil filler opening.

Withdraw dipstick B and wipe it with a clean,

lint-free cloth.

3. Push dipstick fully home, withdraw again and

read off the oil level.
Push dipstick in as far as the stop.

The

oil level

must in no case fall below the

minimum or exceed the maximum

oil level

on the dipstick.

The difference betvv'eenthe two marks is approxi-

mately 1.0 liter/l.l

quarts.

4. Add engine oil quarter-liter at a time, if neces-

sary.

5. Check oil level with the dipstick again.

6. Carefully close cap of the oil filler opening.

Summary of Contents for 911 GT3 -

Page 1: ...PCJ SCHE 911 Gl3 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... AG Porsche the Porsche crest Carrera Targa Boxster Cayenne Tiptronic and Tequipment are registered trademarks and the distinctive shapes of Porsche automobiles are trademarks of Dr Ing h c F Porsche AG All rights reserved Printed in Germany ...

Page 3: ...y or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Porsche Cars North America Inc Porsche Cars N AJ If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety prob lem exists in a group of vehicles it may order a re call and remedy campaign However NHTSA can not become involved in individua...

Page 4: ...vice life of your car please heed all operating instructions and special warnings These special warnings use the safety alert symbol followed by the words Danger Warning and Caution These special warnings contain important messages regarding your safety and or the potential for damage to your Porsche Ignoring them could result in seri ous mechanical failure or even physical injury c Do not alter y...

Page 5: ...hanol or ether such as MTBE Under normal conditions the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met We recommend however to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle Deterioration of driveability and performance Substanti...

Page 6: ...2 2 bar overpressure 39 psi 2 7 bar overpressure These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires Wheels sections of this manual and follow the recommendations contained therein 5 ...

Page 7: ...ects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc tive harm Production The manufacture of Porsche vehicles in a factory adjacent to a residential area requires more than mere compliance with all laws and regulations Whe...

Page 8: ...the following precautionary measures Identification of all materials Use of recyclable materials Reusable components designed for simple removal These reasons result in a further increase in the recycling rate which is currently 80 per cent Emission control is built in Innovative engine technology combines high en gine performance and environmental compati bility The engine diagnosis system electr...

Page 9: ...s conversant with the range of approved parts and will be pleased to ad vise you further Porsche accepts responsibility in accordance with its legal obligations for Genuine Porsche Parts and for parts and accessories which it has approved for your car However the use of other parts or accessories which are neither Genuine Porsche Parts nor approved by Porsche may ad versely affect the safety of yo...

Page 10: ...ponents certain vehicle parts must be always fully operational while driving I Regularly check your vehicle for signs of dam age Damaged worn or missing aerodynamic com ponents such as spoilers or underside panels affect driving behaviour and must therefore be replaced immediately To optimise the cooling of the PCCS brake discs large air brake spoilers are fitted to the front and rear running gear...

Page 11: ...nary 10 Portable Fuel Containers A Danger Portable fuel containers full or partially empty may leak causing an explosion or result in fire in case of an accident t Never carry additional fuel in portable contain ers in your vehicle Engine Exhaust A Danger Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled Engine exhaust fumes have many compo nents which you can smell They also contain carbon monoxide CO which...

Page 12: ...Controls Instruments Maintenance Car Care Practical Tips Emergency Service Vehicle Identification Technical Data Index 13 110 112 138 140 178 180 189 190 194 11 ...

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Page 14: ...ent Illumination 59 Trip Odometer 59 Speedometer 60 Changing over between Miles Kilometers 60 Tachometer 61 Turn Signal Indicator Light 61 High Beam 61 Cooling System 62 Fuel 63 C k Engine Oil Pressure 65 Check Engine Warning Light 66 On Board Computer BC 67 Warnings in the Instrument Panel and in the On Board Computer 75 Emergency Flasher Switch 81 Light Switch 82 Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustm...

Page 15: ... a habit to have engine oil checked with every fuel filling I Check all fluid levels such as windshield washer and brake fluid levels I Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and cranks the engine properly I Check all doors and lids for proper operation and latch them properly I Check and if necessary replace worn or cracked wiper blades I See that all windows are clear and unob structed I Ch...

Page 16: ...he driving conditions warrant it C Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you depending on traffic road and weather conditions C Reduce speed at night and during inclement weather Driving in wet weather requires caution and re duced speeds particularly on roads with standing water as the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro planing of the tires C A...

Page 17: ... events sports driving schools etc during the first 1 000 milesj1 600 kilometers There may be a slight stiffness in the steering gear shifting or other controls during the break in period which will gradually disappear Break in brake pads and discs New brake pads and discs have to be broken in and therefore only attain optimal friction when the car has covered several hundred miles or km The sligh...

Page 18: ...signal headlight dimmer flasher lever 6 Emergency flasher switch 7 Horn 8 Glove compartment 9 Parking brake 10 Diagnostic socket 11 Operating lever for on board computer 12 Luggage compartment lid release 13 Seat adjustment 14 Steering wheel adjustment 15 Engine compartment lid release Controls Instruments 17 ...

Page 19: ...r windows and other controls If the engine is left running they may accidentally engage the shift lever I Always remove the ignition key I Always set the parking brake I Lock the doors with the key or with the remote control Controls Instruments Warning Risk of a serious accident The steering column will lock when you re move the key while you are driving or as the car is rolling to a stop You wil...

Page 20: ...ain key grip Disabling key codes If a key is lost the key codes can be disabled by an authorized Porsche dealer All the remaining car keys are required for this pur pose Disabling the code ensures that the car can be started only using authorized keys Note I Please note that the other locks can still be opened with the disabled key Immobilizer There is a transponder an electronic component in the ...

Page 21: ...ion switches off after 5 days If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the re mote control within five days the remote control standby function is switched off to prevent dis charging of the vehicle battery 1 In this case unlock the driver s door with the key at the door lock Leave the door closed in order to prevent the alarm system from being triggered 2 Press button 1 on the remote contro...

Page 22: ...oor handle slowly so that the door window can be lowered before the door is opened Opening unlocked doors from outside Slowly pull door handle A Opening unlocked doors from inside Slowly pull door handle B Opening locked doors from inside Slowly pull door handle B twice Please observe the chapter LOCKING CONDI TIONS on Page 22 Door storage tray Always keep the door storage tray C closed so that th...

Page 23: ...tely closed when you try to lock the vehicle Passenger s door Luggage compartment lid Engine compartment lid Storage tray Glove compartment Note Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door lock and opening the door may activate the alarm system within 10 seconds Automatic relocking If the car is unlocked by remote control and none of the car doors is opened within approx 60 seconds automati...

Page 24: ...orn If the remote control is used for unlocking or locking a response is provided by the emergency flasher Unlocking single flash Locking double flash Locking twice continuous illumination for ap prox 2 seconds and short alarm horn signal Central locking switch The central locking switch on the dashboard lets you lock and unlock both doors electrically Note If the doors are locked with the key or ...

Page 25: ...uation where you need to exit the car through an automatically locked door remember the following procedure to open the door I Unlock the doors by pressing the central lock ing button or I pull the inside door handle twice to open the door Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a defect in the central locking or alarm system Have the defect remedied at an authorized Porsche...

Page 26: ...e emergency flasher and the pas senger compartment light flash for approximately five minutes When the alarm is triggered the light emitting diode changes over to double flashes In order not to limit the action range of the infrared passenger compartment monitoring system I Move sun visors to one of the final positions I Do not fold the seat backrests forward Deactivating the infrared passenger co...

Page 27: ...hes when the vehicle is not attended by a responsible person Readiness for operation of power windows With engine running or in ignition key position 1 or with door closed and ignition key withdrawn only until first opening of the door Opening windows Press rocker switch A until the window has reached the desired position One touch operation Press rocker switch A briefly Window moves to its final ...

Page 28: ...on acts to stop the window and opens it slightly do not press the rocker switch again within 10 seconds without checking to make sure that nothing is blocking the path of the window The window will close with full closing force One touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds after blockage of a side window Automatic window lowering I Please observe the chapter DOORS on Page 21 The standby function ...

Page 29: ... that you have good vision to the rear A Warning Risk of an accident c Do not put anything on or near the windows or the mirrors that may interfere with the driver s vision Door mirrors The mirror housing is hinged and can be folded flat against the car to prevent damage in the tight parking areas Adjusting 1 Select driver s side or passenger s side with rocker switch A 2 Move the door mirror glas...

Page 30: ...nition is on Switching on Press the rocker switch symbol Indicator light is lit After about 12 minutes the heater switches off automatically The heater can be switched back on again by a fur ther press on the switch Switching off Press the indicator light in the rocker switch Controls Instruments ...

Page 31: ...uments Seat position A correct sitting position is important for safe and fatigue free driving We recommend the following procedure for adjusting the driver s seat to suit individual requirements 1 Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough headroom and a good overview of the vehicle 2 Adjust the seat until with the accelerator pedal fully depressed your leg is straight but your entire foot st...

Page 32: ...orward when the car is braked Steering Wheel Adjustment A Warning Risk of accident The steering wheel may move further than desired if you attempt to adjust it while driv ing You may lose control of the vehicle I Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Longitudinal adjustment 1 Push locking lever downwards 2 Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen back rest angle and seat position by moving...

Page 33: ... never share the same belt at the same time Care and maintenance I Keep belt buckles free of any obstruction that may prevent a secure locking I Belts that have been subjected to excessive stretch forces in an accident must be inspect ed or replaced to ensure their continued effec tiveness in restraining you The same applies to belt tensioner systems which have been triggered In addition the ancho...

Page 34: ...our upper body movement Assume a comfortable sitting position The shoulder belt should always rest on your upper body The shoulder belt should never be worn behind your back or under your arm To fasten grasp belt and pull the belt in a con tinuous 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 Pul...

Page 35: ...ely fasten the child restraint system in place so that inadvertent movements will not occur Activating the automatic locking retractor 1 Pull the safety belt retractor completely out At this point the locking mechanism is acti vated 2 Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle and make certain that it is properly latched 3 Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on the child restrain...

Page 36: ...ensure proper installation see your authorized Porsche dealer A Warning Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by cor rectly fitted child restraints Under no cir cumstances are they to be used for adults safety belts or harnesses Such use could re sult in serious personal injury or death Do not misuse the child restraint anchorages They are not designed to wi...

Page 37: ... be sure to follow all manufacturer s instruc tions on installation and use Infants and small children should never be held on the lap nor should they share a safety belt with another occupant while the vehicle is in motion Children too big for child restraint systems should use regular safety belts A shoulder belt can be used providing it does not cross the face or the neck of the child The airba...

Page 38: ...senger seat the passenger airbags must be deac tivated Example Rearward facing child restraint system In order to deactivate the passenger s airbags the belt tongue of the child s seat must always be inserted in the buckle AU in front of the passenger seat When the ignition is switched on deactivation of the airbags is indicated by the airbag warning light flashing for 60 seconds Danger If the lig...

Page 39: ...f sufficient force In the event of a side impact of corresponding force the side airbag on the impact side is trig gered The inflation process generates the amount of gas required to fill the airbags at the necessary pres sure in fractions of a second Airbags protect the face and upper body whilst simultaneously damping the motion of the driver and passenger in the impact direction in the event of...

Page 40: ...nctioning properly Illumination of the airbag warning light during travel or repeated illumination longer than 5 seconds after the ignition circuit is turned on Illumination fails to light up during ignition circuit activation If the airbags on the passenger s side are switched off by the child restraint system or if an installed child restraint system is detected when the ignition is switched on ...

Page 41: ...ecome bigger it could mean a malfunction of the clutch See your Porsche dealer for correction 40 Controls Instruments Parking Brake 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 Setting the parking brake Pull the lever all the way up arrow With the ignition on the parking brake warning ligh...

Page 42: ...en though the brake discs consist of alloyed grey cast iron they will unavoidably start to cor rode if your car is parked for an extended period The brakes will tend to rub as the result The nature extent and effects of corrosion de pend on the amount of time the vehicle was parked whether granular or liquid road salt was spread and whether grease Jissolving agents were used in car washes If the b...

Page 43: ... brake pedal could increase the stopping distance Always check the movement of the brake ped al before driving and make sure that it is not obstructed by a floor mat or any other object Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding into positions that could interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you floor mats of the correct size including a s...

Page 44: ...rvals recommended in your Maintenance Booklet Warning light USA Warning light Canada If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer stay on when the engine is run ning or come on while driving the brake pads are worn excessively c Do not continue to operate the vehicle Have your authorized Porsche dealer inspect or replace the brake pads Brake pads Wear on the brake pads and b...

Page 45: ...nal brake system is in the area of main taining directional control and maneuverability of the car in emergency situations during normal driving including panic braking in turns A Warning The increased control that is provided should not induce you to take greater risks with your safety The limits dictated by the laws of physics cannot be overcome even with ASS The risk of accidents due to inappro...

Page 46: ... conditions The functional readiness of all the main electrical components of the ABS is checked by an electronic monitoring system both before and while you drive Warning light USA Warning light Canada When the ignition is switched on the ABS warning light will light up while the system is electronically interrogated and goes out when the engine is started if the check is not yet complete If the ...

Page 47: ... opened or when the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock The lights are switched off with a delay of ap prox 30 seconds after the door is closed The light goes out immediately as soon as the ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock or the vehicle is locked Orientation light Light emitting diodes in the doors and in the interior light improve your orientation inside the vehicle whe...

Page 48: ...ch symbol in the center console Indicator light comes on The lights between the sun visors and the door guard lights are switched on additionally The lights are automatically switched off after approx 12 minutes in order to save the vehicle battery The lights can be switched back on by pressing the rocker switch again Switching lights off l Press the indicator light in the rocker switch Controls I...

Page 49: ...t 10 Readiness display for alarm system 11 Central vent 12 Cupholder 13 Control panel for heating ventilation air conditioning 14 Rocker switches for central locking rear window and door mirror heating 48 Controls Instruments 15 Speaker 16 Light switch 17 Operating lever for on board computer 18 Locking lever for steering wheel adjustment 19 Operating lever for automatic speed control 20 Wipe inte...

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Page 51: ...to neutral The clutch pedal must be depressed fully before the starter will engage Switch position 0 The ignition key can be withdrawn in this position only The steering is locked when the key is withdrawn I Engage the steering lock by moving the steer ing wheel to the left or right Turn the steering wheel to the locking position before you switch off the engine so that you don t have to exert you...

Page 52: ...ter operations will not be ended automatically If the engine does not start at the first time or stalls at any time the key must be returned to position O When the engine is running the warning lights should go off If a light does not go off take appropriate action as indicated in this manual Switching engine off I Turn the ignition key from position 1 to position O Warning Risk of an accident The...

Page 53: ...seconds before engaging the starter again c Do not let the engine idle to warm up c When starting the engine be ready to drive immediately Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid engine speeds above 4 200 rpm during the first 5 minutes A Danger Engine exhaust fumes have many compo nents which you can smell They also contain carbon monoxide CO which is a colorless and odorless gas Carbon monoxid...

Page 54: ...diator fan The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of the car The engine compartment blower is mounted on the engine compartment lid A Warning Risk of injury After the engine is switched off the engine compartment and coolant temperatures are monitored for approx 20 minutes During this period and depending on tem perature the engine compartment blower and radiator fans may continue to run ...

Page 55: ...nstruments Warning lightslindicator lights A Washer fluid level warning light B Check engine warning light CABS warning light D Brake fluid level Brake distribution warning light E Parking brake warning light F Brake pad wear warning light G Engine oil pressure warning light H Battery warning light I Safety belt warning light J Airbag warning light K Luggage compartment lid engine compartment lid ...

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Page 57: ...Instruments Warning Iights indicator lights A Washer fluid level warning light B Check engine warning light CABS warning light o Brake fluid level Brake distribution warning light E Parking brake warning light F Brake pad wear warning light G Engine oil pressure warning light H Battery warning light I Safety belt warning light J Airbag warning light K Luggage compartment lid engine compartment lid...

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Page 59: ...ts in the instrument panel and on board computer come on while the engine is running or while driving t Stop the car in a safe place and stop the engine Possible causes Defect in the battery charging system Broken drive belt A Warning Risk of an accident and risk of engine dam age A broken drive belt means there is no power assistance to the steering more effort is re quired to steer and coolant p...

Page 60: ... A in the appropriate di rection and hold it until the desired brightness has been reached The chosen level of brightness is indicated by a bar display in the display field of the on board computer Trip Odometer Warning Risk of an accident personal injury and loss of control t Do not reach through the steering wheel spokes while driving Resetting to zero t Press adjustment button A for approximate...

Page 61: ...ays can also be changed in the SET menu of the on board computer A Adjustment button for change over between kilometers miles Speedometer The digital speedometer is integrated in the point er instrument The indication changes from mph to km h when the units are changed from miles to kilometers Controls Instruments Changing over between Miles Kilometers You can use adjustment button A to change the...

Page 62: ...rops below 1500 rpm A Caution To avoid severe engine damage t Always observe the engine rpm before down shifting to a lower gear so you do not exceed the maximum engine rpm Turn Signal Indicator Light Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals Left arrow left turn signals Right arrow right turn signals t If the frequency of the display becomes notice ably faster check the operation of the turn s...

Page 63: ...ant and have fault reme died at an authorized Porsche dealer Please observe the chapter COOLANT LEVEL ON PAGE 113 Note To prevent excessive temperatures the cooling air passages must not be restricted by coverings e g films stone guards If the coolant level is too low the warning light flashes Additionally a warning is displayed in the on board computer c Switch engine off and allow to cool c Add ...

Page 64: ...pprox 3 U S gallons 12 liters of fuel remains in the tank or the range on remaining fuel falls below ap prox 30 miles 50 km Additionally a warning is displayed in the on board computer t Fill up at the next opportunity Caution To prevent damage to the emission control system and engine t Never drive the tank completely out of fuel t Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning lights have come on...

Page 65: ... flashes c Turn button in the appropriate direction to right increase hours figure to left decrease hours figure Adjustment in hours turn button briefly Fast adjustment display cycles turn and hold button Setting minutes c Press adjustment button again Minutes display flashes c Set by rotating as in hours mode Leaving adjustment mode Automatically after one minute or c Press adjustment button agai...

Page 66: ...l and in the on board computer come on with the engine running or while driving I Immediately stop in a suitable place I Switch off the engine I Check whether there is an obvious oil leak on or under the car I If no oil leak can be detected Measure the oil level using the on board com puter or the oil dipstick with the engine idling Please observe the chapter ON BOARD COM PUTER BC on Page 67 Pleas...

Page 67: ...stem service or an improperly fastened tank cap or refuelling with engine running Although the vehicle is usually driveable and will not require towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible Controls Instruments A Caution If the Check engine light in the instrument panel is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Prolonged driving with the Check engine li...

Page 68: ...d help you to navi gate through the menu structure You can restore the factory default settings at any time by using the SET menu Operating lever The on board computer is operated with the lower left lever on the steering column Selecting functions of the on board computer I Push lever up 1 or down 2 Confirming selection Enter I Push lever forward 3 Moving back one or several selection levels I Pu...

Page 69: ...p by step Outside temperature OF Average speed 0mph Average consumption 0mpg Range on remaining fuel miles il Canada vehicles The units in the on board computer are displayed in kilometers liters and DC The values Trip odometer Average speed and Average consumption can be reset to zero using the BC menu Note Pulling the operating lever to the rear 4 takes you directly from a value which can be res...

Page 70: ...d Select LIMIT activated with the operating lever The acoustic warning signal is activated for the current speed Display I I Option 1 Accept current speed Push operating lever forward Switching on selection field A Push operating lever forward The acoustic warning signal can be activated for speeds above 6 mph 10 km h The signal sounds if the preset speed is exceeded For the signal to sound again ...

Page 71: ...t CHECK with the operating lever I Push operating lever forward Any existing warning messages can be called us ing the operating lever You also can call warning messages which were acknowledged during the journey only until the next time the ignition is switched on 70 Controls Instruments I Push operating lever forward ...

Page 72: ...ted by a time display and cycling segments of the oil level display Once the measurement has been completed you can read off the engine oil level on the segment display If the oil level has fallen below the min mark the segment below the min mark flashes The difference between the min and max marks on the segment display is approx 1 5 liters 0 6 quarts One segment of the display corresponds to a q...

Page 73: ...ther or not the oil level is correct Controls Instruments BC Calling and resetting on board computer functions Switching on selection field A I Push operating lever forward Example Resetting average consumption I Select BC with the operating lever I Push operating lever forward I Select 0mpg with the operating lever I Push operating lever forward I Push operating lever forward The average consumpt...

Page 74: ...ter Changing top display Total mileage Trip counter Audio information set radio station Outside temperature Range on remaining fuel Average speed Average consumption Changing central display Total mileage Trip counter Outside temperature Range on remaining fuel Average speed Average consumption Basic setting Restore the basic setting of the on board computer Language Select language version Consum...

Page 75: ...than 15 kilo meters 9 miles If the vehicle s inclination changes while driving or refuelling incorrect range information may tempo rarily be given Note Ifthe tank is nearly empty and you add only a small quantity of fuel this cannot be used to calculate the range on remaining fuel Average consumption and average speed The displayed values are based on the distance travelled since the last reset to...

Page 76: ...ly in particular always check the engine oil level before refuelling Instrument panel USA On board computer Text display in on board computer Seat belt Handbrake Meaning measure Driverand passengersmustfasten their safety belts Handbrakenot released Canada p iJ i Ignitionkey not removed ri lights on III FronVrear lid not closed Refill washerfluid Trip counter reset Close luggage compartment lid en...

Page 77: ...ded Adjust your speed if necessary Canada Fuel level gauge IJl Consider range on Refuel at the next opportunity warning light remaining fuel II Engine oil Stop immediately at a suitable place pressure measure oil level with the on board computer and if too low necessary add engine oil Temperature Engine Switch engine off and let it cool gauge warning temperature Check coolant level and if necessar...

Page 78: ... the engine off Do not battery continue driving generator Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer iii Failure indicator Oil pressure indicator is faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche oil level dealer indicator Failure indicator Coolant temperature gauge is faulty Have the fault remedied at an authori...

Page 79: ...e place R brake Do not continue driving Have the fault fluid level remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Canada USA Warning Stop immediately in a suitable place brake Do not continue driving Have the fault distribution remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Canada USA ASS failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche ABS III dealer Canada Airbag failure Have the fault remedied at a...

Page 80: ...ems might have failed Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer Acknowledging warning messages Warning messages can be erased from the on board computer display Push operating lever of on board computer forward You can recall erased warning messages in the CHECK menu Contro...

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Page 82: ...ncy repairs move the car well off the road Switch on the emergency flasher and mark the car with road flares or other warning devices c Do not remain in the car Someone approach ing from the rear may not realize your vehicle is stopped and cause a collision Danger of fire c Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass brush fuel spill ...

Page 83: ...ghts are lit on the selected side If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is opened while the lights not the parking light left right are on a gong warns of possible battery discharge In some countries differences are possible due to provisions of law Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment Vehicles with Bi Xenon headlights feature automatic headlight beam adjustment When the ignition is switche...

Page 84: ...s straightened out after com pleting a turn Lane changer To indicate your intention when changing lanes on the freeway slightly lift or depress the lever to the resistance point The lever will return to the OFFposition when released If the frequency of the display becomes notice able faster check the operation of the turn sig nal bulbs Headlight flasher With ignition on or off To flash the headlig...

Page 85: ...ration I Do not operate the headlight washer in car washes I Do not operate headlight washer when it is frozen o Windshield wipers off 1 Windshield wipers slow 2 Windshield wipers fast 3 Intermittent operation 4 Windshield washer system Sprays while the lever is pulled towards the steering wheel in the first position When the lever is released a few drying wipes are executed 5 Windshield wipers an...

Page 86: ...windshield wiper intermittent mode 3 the wipe intervals can be infinitely adjusted Shortening wipe intervals c Turn thumb wheel A clockwise Lengthening wipe intervals c Turn thumb wheel A counter clockwise Controls Instruments 85 ...

Page 87: ...e all local and national speed limits Switch automatic speed control readiness on Press button A on the automatic speed control lever This green indicator light in the speedometer now indicates readiness Hold and store speed Bring the car to the desired speed with the accelerator Then push operating lever forward 1 briefly Accelerating e g to overtake Increase speed as usual with the accelerator W...

Page 88: ...5 kmjhl for longer than 20 seconds if the actual speed falls to 6 mph 10 kmjhl be low the set vehicle speed for longer than 5 sec onds upward slopes Resuming the stored speed c Press operating lever briefly down 2 The stored speed should only be called up when traffic conditions and the road surface so permit Switching automatic speed control readiness off c Press button A on the automatic speed c...

Page 89: ...twell Air distribution to central and side vents Air flows to windshield Vehicfes without air conditioning Setting blower speed Heating and Ventilation c Set the desired air throughput with knob 2 Setting temperature c Turn knob 1 To the left cold to the right warm Note c To prevent the windows from misting do not switch off the blower when driving position 0 88 Controls Instruments ...

Page 90: ...ir setting on or off t Press circulating air button 4 The outside air supply is interrupted and only the inside air is circulated j warning Risk of accident due to hampered vision In circulating air setting the windows can mist up I Only select circulating air setting for short periods I If windows mist up end circulating air setting by pressing the circulating air button again direct air distribu...

Page 91: ...s are compensated All automatic setting functions can be individually changed This setting is retained until the appropriate func tion button is pressed again or the auto button is pressed A Temperature setting c Press the appropriate button To suit personal comfort the interior temperature can be selected between 65 F and 84 F 18 C and 29 C Recommendation 2 F j22 C If the display LO or HI appears...

Page 92: ...a bar display The speed stages are indicated by a bar display If the minus button is pressed at the lowest blower stage the blower and automatic control are switched off OFF is displayed in the left hand display Pressing on the plus button or the auto button switches the blower and automatic control back on again Circulating air setting AWarning Risk of accident due to hampered vision In circulati...

Page 93: ... sufficient engine cooling Switches off automatically at temperatures be low 3rFj3 C and cannot be switched on even manually Operates most effectively with windows closed If the car has been in the sun for a long time however it is a good idea to ventilate the inte rior briefly with door windows open Depending on the outside temperature and hu midity condensation can drip from the evapo rator and ...

Page 94: ...osing B Setting vent direction Central and Side Vents it Opening vents Rotate knurled wheel upward Closing vents Rotate knurled wheel downward Changing air flow direction Move the vanes to make the air flow in the desired direction Outside air or conditioned air can be delivered from all vents depending on the air distribution setting on the operating panel Controls Instruments 93 ...

Page 95: ...e cigarette lighter When ready for use the lighter will snap back g Heating lighter Ashtray I Cigarette Lighter Opening I Press ashtray lid briefly Emptying I Open ashtray and carefully pull out ash insert by the lid AWarning Danger of fire I Never use ashtray for waste paper disposal as it could pose a fire hazard A Warning Danger of fire and burning The cigarette lighter is ready for use re gard...

Page 96: ...hich fit Never put overfull containers in the cupholder Never use hot drinks Ii Extending cupholder Press the cupholder symbol The cupholder can be pulled out to accommodate a second container Pulling cupholder out Grasp cupholder at the handle recess and pull it out Closing cupholder Push cupholder drawer in Close and engage the cupholder Controls Instruments 95 ...

Page 97: ...r objects in the passenger compartment Additional storage possibilities In the door panel in the door sill on the passenger side in the center console clothes hook on back of seats pocket on back of seats 96 Controls Instruments Glove compartment A Warning Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in case of an accident t Keep the glove compartment closed while driv ing Opening t Pull the catch ...

Page 98: ...g I Lock the compartment to secure the contents against unauthorized access CD or Cassette Holder Occupied drawers are indicated by a red window Opening drawers I Push the button of the drawer you wish to open Closing drawers I Fold the CD drawer up and close until it clicks shut Close the cassette drawer until it clicks shut Controls Instruments 97 ...

Page 99: ...ruments The luggage compartment lid can also be un locked with the radio remote control I Please observe the chapter KEYS on Page 19 Important Note If the vehicle battery is discharged the lids can be opened only by connecting an external electrical power source I Observe the description inside the fuse box cover I Please observe the chapter EMERGENCY UN LOCKING OF THE LUGGAGECOMPARTMENT LID AND E...

Page 100: ...e safety catch with the lever arrow I Lower lid and let it fall into the lock If neces sary push the lid with the palm of your hand in the area of the lock I Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the lock A Warning Risk of loss of control or an accident result ing in serious personal injury I Should you notice at any time while driving that one of the lids is not secured properly please stop...

Page 101: ...nt floor in the rear guide and press it down Controls Instruments 1 Vehicle identification number VIN 2 Battery 3 Fluid reservoir for cleaning windows and headlights 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Paint data under the carpet 6 Headlight adjustment and locking under the carpet 7 Space for first aid kit 8 Tool kit 9 Air compressor 10 Tire repair kit socket for security wheel bolts 11 Space for warning tr...

Page 102: ...ge compartment Close the lid Function with vehicle stationary If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with unlocking handle A the lid can be opened from the inside immediately Function with vehicle in motion If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with unlocking handle A when a speed of 3 km h 2mph is exceeded the warning lights in the in strument panel and in the on board computer light up ...

Page 103: ... Controls Instruments Note The lid cannot be opened from the inside if the bat tery is disconnected or empty Safety reasons therefore require that you un screw the latch striker of the lid lock if you plan to put the vehicle out of operation for an extended period Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer They will advise you about the necessary mea sures Note I When loading the luggage compar...

Page 104: ...e inner bracket and swivel round so that it is in front of the door window Vanity mirror The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is covered by a lid A Warning Risk of injury t Keep the lid closed while driving The vanity mirror illumination is switched on auto matically when the cover is opened arrow Controls Instruments 103 ...

Page 105: ...es Do not push the vehicle by the spoiler Do not place objects on the spoiler Controls Instruments Rear spoiler On public highways the rear spoiler must be in the standard lowest position Tightening torque of locking screws 15 Nm 11 ftlb Warning Risk of accident Adjusting the rear spoiler e g for sporting events may cause the screws to come loose The rear spoiler may come off while you are driving...

Page 106: ...accompanied by distortion Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selec tion of a stronger signal Static and fluttering When the line f sight link between a transmitter and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or moun tains the radio sound may be accompanied with stati or fluttering because of the characteristic of FM In a similar effect a f...

Page 107: ... A cleaning tape which can do this should be available in audio stores I Do not oil any part of the tape player and do not insert any object other than a cassette tape into the slot Compact disc player Caution To avoid damage to compact disc player and discs I Use only compact discs labeled as shown hav ing no dirt damage or warpage I Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part of the player unit...

Page 108: ...possess a type approval for your vehicle and have an e symbol If you should require equipment with transmission power values greater than 10 W please consult your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose He is familiar with the technical requirements for installing devices of this kind The antennas for all radios and telephones with a transmitting antenna must be externally mounted The improper ...

Page 109: ...d evenly with heavy items as low as possible Every item must be fixed and secured to the basic carrier with a rope or lashing strap do not use elastic rubber tensioners c Before every journey and at regular intervals during long trips check that Roof Transport System and load are secure Retighten if necessary and secure additionally by locking c In the loaded state adjust maximum speed to the natu...

Page 110: ...Make sure that the gearshift lever is complete ly engaged Only shift into reverse when the car has come to a complete stop Permitted engine speed Change into a higher gear before the needle reaches the red mark on the tachometer or ease off the accelerator Ifthe red zone is reached during acceleration fuel feed is interrupted j Caution To avoid severe engine damage Always observe the engine rpm be...

Page 111: ...1 Controls Instruments ...

Page 112: ...17 Brake Fluid Level 119 Fuel Economy 120 Fuel Recommendations 122 Portable Fuel Containers 123 Emission Control System 124 Fuel Evaporation Control 126 Washer Fluid 126 Power Steering 127 Air Filter 128 Particle Filter 128 Manual Transmission Oil 128 Wiper Blades 129 Car Care Instructions 130 Maintenance Car Care ...

Page 113: ...he engine compartment lid The fans can start or continue running as a function of temperature even with the engine switched off Carry out work in these areas only with the en gine off the ignition switched off and exercise extreme caution Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig nition system When the ignition is on high voltage is present in all wires connected with the ignition system ther...

Page 114: ...cool down before opening the cap and protect your hands arms and face from any possible escape of hot coolant l Keep coolant out of children s reach l Also keep coolant away from your pets They can be attracted to it should there be a spill or to used coolant left in an open contain er Coolant can be deadly to pets if consumed 1 Switch engine off and let it cool Please observe the chapter COOLING ...

Page 115: ...rement may not show any drop in the oil level at all even after 600 miles 1000 km or more This is because the oil is gradually becom ing diluted with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is driven at high speeds as on an express way making it then appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high sp...

Page 116: ...arts The engine compartment blower on the en gine compartment lid can start up even with engine off c Exercise extrem caution when working on the engine compartment I Top of engine oil only with the engine off Engine oil is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed I Keep engine oil out of children s reach Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animal...

Page 117: ...rake and put the gearshift lever in neutral 2 Unscrew cap A of the oil filler opening Withdraw dipstick B and wipe it with a clean lint free cloth 3 Push dipstick fully home withdraw again and read off the oil level Push dipstick in as far as the stop The oil level must in no case fall below the minimum or exceed the maximum oil level on the dipstick The difference betvv eenthe two marks is approx...

Page 118: ...bient temperature SAEViscosity Range seasonal engine oils generally up to 13 Fj 25 C OW 40 5W 40 5W 50 generally up to 22 FnO C OW 40 I Use only engine oils approved by Porsche If in doubt ask your authorized Porsche dealer for Porsche tested and approved all season oils Maintenance Car Care 117 ...

Page 119: ...e in the oil In this case it is advisable to change the oil more frequently so that your en gine once again has 100 efficient engine oil Engine oil performance class Engine oil is not only a lubricant but also serves to keep the engine clean to neutralize the dirt which penetrates into the engine through combus tion and to protect the engine against corrosion To perform these functions the oil is ...

Page 120: ... brakes is nor mal If however the fluid level falls markedly or below the MIN mark the braking system may have developed a leak I Have the braking system checked immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer Changing the brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over time This accumulation of water lowers the boil ing point and under certain operating conditions can affect the braking ac...

Page 121: ...sary Do not drive with the Roof Transport System mounted unless you need it The EPA estimated m p g is to be used for comparison purposes actual mileage may be different from the estimated m p g depending on your driving speed weather conditions and trip length Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the estimated m p g Please observe all local and national speed limits Operating Yo...

Page 122: ... 120 Please observe the chapter LEVEL GAUGE on Page 63 Check engine warning light If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on board computer come on and remain on while driving it suggests an improperly fastened tank cap or refuelling with engine running Opening the filler flap The filler opening is under the filler flap in the front right fender l With the vehicle unlocked press on the f...

Page 123: ... in the event of a collision Your Porsche is equipped with catalytic convert ers and must use UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Your engine is designed to provide optimum per formance and fuel economy using unleaded premi um fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON 93 CLC or AKI Porsche therefore recom mends the use of these fuels in your vehicle Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available B...

Page 124: ... affected The check engine warning light on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs Porsche recommends you stop us ing fuels containing MMT Portable Fuel Containers Danger Portable fuel containers full or partially empty may leak causing an explosion or re sult in fire in case of an accident D Never carry additional fuel in portable contain ers in your vehicle Fuels containing alcohol and...

Page 125: ...ce with the recommendations de scribed in your Maintenance Booklet Lack of proper maintenance as well as im proper use of the vehicle will impair the func tion of the emission control system and could lead to damage Do not alter or remove any component of the emission control system Do not alter or remove any device such as heat shields switches ignition wires valves etc which are designed to prot...

Page 126: ... corrects the air fuel ratio so the engine always receives an accu rately metered air fuel mixture Crankcase ventilation Through crankcase ventilation undesirable emis sions from the engine crankcase are not permit ted to reach the outside atmosphere These emis sions are recirculated from the crankcase to the air intake system From here the emissions mix with the intake air and are later burned in...

Page 127: ...ent line mixed with the intake air and burned during normal combustion Maintenance Car Care Washer Fluid The reservoir with a blue screw cap is in the lug gage compartment to the rear left Capacity Without headlight cleaning system approximately 3 2 quarts 3 liters With headlight cleaning system approximately 6 1 quarts 5 7 liters Clean water is generally not enough to clean the windshield and hea...

Page 128: ...cking hydraulic fluid I Please observe the chapter EXERCISE EX TREME CAUTION WHEN WORKINGON YOUR VEHICLE on Page 112 I Only use hydraulic fluid authorized by Porsche Specification Please observe the chapter CAPACITIES on Page 185 Check the fluid level with the engine stopped and cold approximately 68 Fj20 C 1 Start the engine and let it idle for approx 20 seconds Switch off the engine 2 Open the e...

Page 129: ...irculating air button A dirty filter can be the cause of reduced air flow Have filter replaced by your authorized Porsche dealer Regular filter replacement is part of the routine maintenance service Maintenance Car Care Manual Transmission Oil The transmission oil has to be checked and changed at the intervals listed in your Maintenance Schedule Please observe the chapter CAPACITIES on Page 185 We...

Page 130: ...hat are fro zen in place are loosened improperly I Thaw the wiper blades before loosening them 1 Pull out ignition key Fold wiper arm away from the window 2 Press together the plastic spring of the wiper blade right arrow Pull wiper blade out of wiper arm 3 Insert new wiper blade and ensure it engages Ensure that the new wiper blade goes into the same position direction of spoiler in the wiper arm...

Page 131: ...k of serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or property Cleaning agents may be hazardous to your health Most chemical cleaners are concentrates which require dilution High concentrations might cause problems ranging from irritation to serious injury as well as damage to your vehicle t Keep cleaning agents out of reach from chil dren I Observe all caution labels I Always read directions o...

Page 132: ...gets on to the brakes during a car wash can reduce braking efficiency or make the brakes pull unevenly which could increase the danger of an accident causing serious personal injuries or death D Always apply the brakes a few times after washing the car to test braking efficiency and dry the brake discs When doing this take care not to hamper other road users behind you traffic conditions per mitti...

Page 133: ...ularly This keeps the paint shiny and elastic Dirt is pre vented from adhering to the paint surface and in dustrial dust is prevented from penetrating the paint Provided it is washed and treated with preserva tive regularly the brand new finish of your car will be retained for years to come t Apply the Porsche paint preservative after the car wash and polish it dry to obtain a bright fin ish or si...

Page 134: ...ters the car through the fresh air vents c Clean all windows regularly inside and outside with Porsche window cleaner c If you use a chamois leather for the windows do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise pick up a certain amount of preservative or pol ish and could smear tile windows and thus im pair vision c Remove dead insects with the Porsche insect remover Wiper blades Wiper blades t...

Page 135: ...thoroughly after the winter to prevent salt from causing any lasting damage A full under body wash should also be performed at the same time 134 Maintenance Car Care Door roof lid and window seals t Wash dirt e g abrasion dust road salts from all seals regularly using warm soapy water Do not use any chemical cleaning agents or sol vents When there is a frost hazard the outer door seals and the fro...

Page 136: ...e surface Leather Characteristics and special features The natural surface markings of leather e g creases healed scars insect sting marks struc tural differences and slight variations in shade and grain add to the attractiveness of the natural leath er product A special mention must be made here of natural leather For natural leather carefully selected hides of the highest quality are used It is ...

Page 137: ...to offer you floor mats of the correct size including a secur ing possibility 136 Maintenance Car Care Alcantara I Do not use a leather care product to clean Alcantara For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover with a soft brush Cleaning when lightly soiled I Wet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap solution and wipe off the dirt Cleaning when heavily soiled I Wet a soft cloth with ...

Page 138: ...hould be in good working condition and fully charged WindshieldjHeadlight washer r Check and correct antifreeze cleaning solu tion level as necessary Electrical system r Remove the battery from the vehicle and store it in a cool dry place not on a cement floor When the battery is disconnected the alarm system is deactivated r Recharge the battery every 3 months If the battery remains in the vehicl...

Page 139: ...138 Maintenance Car Care ...

Page 140: ... Wheels 141 Lifting the Vehicle 148 Flat Tire 149 Wheel Bolts 150 Electrical System 152 Battery 155 Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables 160 Lights Replacing Bulbs 162 Headlights 164 Adjusting Headlights 175 Towing 177 Practical Tips Emergency Service ...

Page 141: ...ator fans are in the front of the car The fans can start or continue running as a function of temperature even with the engine switched off Carry out work in these areas only with the en gine off the ignition switched off and exercise extreme caution I Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic ig nition system When the ignition is on high volt age is present in all wires connected with the ignit...

Page 142: ...on the wheel rims consult your authorized Porsche dealer Your dealer has the technical information necessary to advise you which wheel rims and wheel bolts are compatible with the original factory instal lations A Warning Risk of loss of control and serious personal injury I If while driving your vehicle experiences a sud den vibration or ride disturbance and or you suspect that possible damage to...

Page 143: ... a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to vari ations in driving habits service practices and dif ferences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A S and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement ...

Page 144: ...hen checking inflation pressures I Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure list ed on the tire sidewall Please observe the chapter VEHICLEIDENTI FICATION TECHNICALDATA on Page 179 I Cold tire inflation pressure means all tires must be cold ambient temperature maximum 68 F 20 C when adjusting the inflation pres sure Avoid sunlight striking the tires before measur ing cold pressures since the pressu...

Page 145: ... they may lead to sudden deflation and loss of control which could cause severe personal injury 0 Specialized high performance tires on high performance sports cars exhibit more wear than those on a family sedan or even a high performance sedan Therefore it is important to check your tire pressure and condition at least every two weeks If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly con sult your Po...

Page 146: ...0 kmjh Tires should be replaced no less than on one axle at the time Only tires of the same make and type must be used Mixed tires are not permissible Initially new tires do not have their full traction You should therefore drive at moderate speeds during the first 60 120 miles 100 200 km If new tires are installed only on one axle a notice able change in handling occurs due to the different tread...

Page 147: ...lb 130 Nm Please observe the chapter CHANGINGA WHEEL on Page 150 Tires must always remain on the same side of the vehicle When wheels are removed the direction of rota tion and position of each wheel should be marked Example FR front right FL RRand RL Wheels must always be fitted in accordance with their marking The preception that tire durability and perfor mance are immune to the effects of stor...

Page 148: ...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 i Caution Risk of damage to body axle or brake com ponents I Fit snow chains only to the rear wheels and only with the tire rim combination listed in the Technical Data To ensure adequate clearance between chain and body Porsche recommends only the use of f...

Page 149: ... engine or the vehicle may occur if you lift the vehicle improperly t Never lift the vehicle at any other place than the jacking points t Never lift the vehicle by the engine transmis sion or axles t Do not damage any sensitive components in the vicinity of the jacking points Platform lift Before the car is driven on to a lifting platform it must be ensured that there is enough space be tween the ...

Page 150: ...gle at a suitable distance A tire repair kit compressor and pressure tester are located under the luggage compartment floor Please observe the safety and operating in structions on the special sealant bottle with a special Porsche part number and on the com pressor these are essential Important note Sealing the tire with the tire repair kit is only an emergency repair Even with the tire air tight ...

Page 151: ...ti theft protection a wrench socket with the appropriate coding must be used between the wheel bolt and the wheel bolt spanner D When positioning the wrench socket ensure that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel bolt If the wheels have to be removed at the workshop please do not forget to hand over the wrench socket for the wheel securing bolts along with the car key Changing a wheel A Warn...

Page 152: ...rew in instead of the wheel bolts Remove the remaining wheel bolts 6 Take the wheel off and put a new wheelan 7 Please observe the chapter WHEEL BOLTS on Page 150 Screw in wheel bolts remove assembly aids and screw in the remaining wheel bolts Initially tighten bolts in diagonally opposite sequence so that the wheel is centered 8 Lower the car completely 9 Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposit...

Page 153: ...the battery When the battery is disconnected the alarm sys tem ceases to function Overload protection If the central locking system is operated more than ten times within a minute further operation is blocked for 30 seconds load switch off after two hours or five days If the ignition key is removed loads which are switched on or in standby e g power windows luggage compartment lighting interior li...

Page 154: ...ns for emer gency unlocking of the luggage compart ment lid and engine compartment lid can be found on the inside of the cover 3 To check or replace a fuse remove it from the spring clip using the plastic gripper A A blown fuse indicates an overload in the cir cuit and can be identified by the melted metal strip 4 Replace only with fuses of the same rating Spare fuses B are in the lowest section o...

Page 155: ...se box Practical Tips Emergency Service Note If the vehicle was locked the alarm horn will sound when the negative cable is connected 5 Use the second jumper cable to connect the negative terminal of the donor battery with latch striker B 6 Switch the alarm system off by locking and un locking at the door lock 7 Unlock the engine compartment lid or luggage compartment lid with the switch 8 Disconn...

Page 156: ...s I If you get electrolyte which is an acid in your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and call a doc tor I Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once with a solution of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid Battery posts terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer a...

Page 157: ... to enter the battery I Unscrew and open the filler vent caps of each cell With the car horizontal the fluid level should meet the indicator mark in each cell i If necessary top up with distilled water Do not use acid Only fill up to the mark otherwise the electro lyte will overflow when the battery is being charged and cause damage Battery charging Automotive batteries loose their efficiency when...

Page 158: ...nnected POSITIVE 1 to POSITIVE and NEGATIVE to NEGATIVE I 7 Switch on charger Normally a battery should be charged at no more than 10 percent of its rated capacity Rated capacity of the battery in your vehicle is listed on the battery housing 8 After charging turn off charger and discon nect charger cables 9 Tighten the vent caps and reinstall battery Please observe the chapter INSTALLINGTHE BATTE...

Page 159: ...t caps on to avoid spillage c Do not tilt the battery when removing and in stalling it 158 Practical Tips Emergency Service 1 Switch off engine and all electrical loads 2 Open turn locks A Remove plastic lid 3 Pull off central vent hose B 4 Important disconnect the negative ground wire first and then the positive l cable Danger of short circuit 5 Unscrew fastening screw C 6 Remove battery Installi...

Page 160: ...hes when the remote control is operated 1 Using your finger nail or a small screwdriver carefully lift off the cover of the key grip 2 Replace battery observe polarity A spare battery Lithium CR 2032 3 volts is available at your authorized Porsche dealer 3 Replace cover and press together firmly Note Any disposal regulations for batteries must be ob served Practical Tips Emergency Service 159 ...

Page 161: ...su lated alligator clips I Follow all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer I When connecting jumper cables make sure that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the engine compartment The jumper cables must be long enough so that neither vehicles nor cables touch another I The vehicles must not be in contact otherwise current might flow as soon as the positive ter mina...

Page 162: ...or jump starting 4 Attach the positive cable first to the positive terminal for jump starting then to the positive terminal of the booster bat tery 5 Connect the negative cable first to the nega tive terminal of the booster battery then to the grounding point for jump starting 6 Run the engine of the booster car at a higher speed 7 Start the engine An attempted start using jumper cables should not...

Page 163: ... soft paper while replacing bulbs c For reasons of traffic safety we recommend that you always carry spare bulbs so that you can have a correctly illuminated car at all times In certain countries the carrying of spare bulbs is mandatory Practical Tips Emergency Service A Caution Risk of damage to headlights due to exces sive temperatures and abrasion c Attach no coverings e g films stone guards in...

Page 164: ...ights H3 55 W Rear fog light Reversing light P 21 W Taillight brake light P 21 5 W Raised brake light W3W Turn signal light PY 21 W Parking light front H 6W Side marker light WY5W Door guardjkerb light W5W License plate light C 5W Luggage compartmenVengine compartment light interior light K 10 W Reading light 6 W Xenon Practical Tips Emergency Service ...

Page 165: ...king opening 3 Place socket wrench from tool kit on the unlocking spindle The handle of the wrench should point horizontally to the rear 4 Turn socket wrench approx 180 0 A and leave in position The headlight is now unlocked and can be pulled forward out of the wing 5 Turn socket wrench back until it is pointing ver tically downward B ...

Page 166: ...rench until it points hor izontally to the rear C The headlight locking device must perceptibly and audibly engage 3 Check headlight for a firm seating e g by pull ing it in the area of the fog light 4 Insert rubber plug into the unlocking opening and secure the carpeting Check the function of all lights I I I Practical Tips Emergency Service ...

Page 167: ...emove lid Practical Tips Emergency Service Changing bulb for low beam 1 Turn plug counter clockwise bayonet lock and pull it off 2 Replace defective bulb When doing so ensure bulb is seated properly 3 Reassemble in reverse order Changing bulb for low beam and high beam Bi Xenon headlight 1 Turn plug counter clockwise bayonet lock and pull it off ...

Page 168: ...or additional high beam Bi Xenon headlight 1 Turn bulb holder Turn it counter clockwise on the left headlight and clockwise on the right headlight Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing 2 Pull both plug release tabs apart Pull plug out of the bulb holder 3 Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder 4 Reassemble in reverse order Closing lid of headlight housing 1 Insert retaining lugs of li...

Page 169: ...adlight and clockwise on the right headlight Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing 3 Turn defective bulb counter clockwise bayo net lock and replace it 4 Reassemble in reverse order Changing bulb for turn signal light 1 Turn bulb holder in the headlight housing counter clockwise and pull it out 2 Turn defective bulb counter clockwise bayo net lock and replace it 3 Reassemble in reverse ord...

Page 170: ...the cap 2 Press the retaining clip down with a screwdriv er and push it to the left 3 Pivot the retaining clip back 4 Pull bulb with cable out of the headlight housing 5 Disconnect plug connection and replace the defective bulb 6 Reassemble in reverse order Practical Tips Emergency Service 169 ...

Page 171: ...ressing with the screwdriver disengage the securing spring of the side marker light housing 110 Practical Tips Emergency Service 3 Remove side marker light and undo bulb holder bayonet lock 4 Remove bulb from the holder and replace Insert holder 5 Insert the light tabs arrow A into the wing at the front Engage securing spring arrow B in the wing 6 Press cap into the wheel housing liner Check opera...

Page 172: ...C Turn signal light o Rear fog light E Side marker light 3 Turn bulb holder counter clockwise and remove from taillight 4 Replace defective bulb bayonet mount 5 Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise 6 Insert taillight in the fender Ensure that locating lug arrow is correctly positioned 7 Screw in fastening screw A 8 Check operation of the light Practical Tips Emergency Service 171 ...

Page 173: ...Compartment Light Footwell Lights Changing bulb 1 With a screwdriver arrow carefully press light out of the cutout in the lining 2 Remove defective bulb from between the con tact springs and replace 3 Insert the light into the cutout first from one side then from the other Check operation Door Guard Curb Light Changing bulb 1 With a screwdriver arrow carefully push out the light 2 Pull bulb holder...

Page 174: ... remove Remove bulb and replace Interior light Carefully unclip the light lens on the switch side arrow and then detach it Remove defective bulb from between the con tact springs and replace Clip light lens back in 3 Insert light housing into the lining rear end first Press front of housing up and click into place Check operation of lights Practical Tips Emergency Service 173 ...

Page 175: ...er blade arrow Practical Tips Emergency Service 2 Turn lock of light housing counter clockwise by approx 90 and remove light 3 Disengage all 6 securing tabs of the lamp bracket arrow Remove lamp bracket take out defective bulb and replace 4 Reassemble in reverse order Check operation of the light ...

Page 176: ...the cutoff of the lowbeam see fig has to be projected on a vertical screen wall in distance of 7 5 m from the front lens of the head lamp The correct position of the cutoff is 5 cm at 7 5 m 0 4 below a horizontal line x cm from ground to the center of the headlamp lens Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical adjustment unit Distance Visua...

Page 177: ...head lamp spacing 176 Practical Tips Emergency Service Adjustment screws t Detach side carpeting in luggage compart ment Therefore unscrew plastic nut A Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment screw The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon socket screws right or left as appropriate B Headlight vertical adjustment C Fog light height adjustment Vertical adjustment screw B t turn clockwise...

Page 178: ...ye is contained in the tool kit A Caution Risk of damage to the vehicle Use the towing eye only for an emergency to remove the vehicle off the road The towing eye is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto the flat bed tractor or towing aparatus if the vehicle will roll freely Under no circumstances is the vehicle to be secured using the towing eye Never use the towing eye to tow this or any othe...

Page 179: ... straps do not dam age rim Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead Make sure brake backing plate is not dam aged 2 Secure straps to rear of flat bed 3 Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension tie down straps 4 Carefully feed towing straps through the open ing in the front wheels Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam age rim Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead Make sure b...

Page 180: ...Vehicle Identification Technical Data Vehicle Identification Technical Data ...

Page 181: ...g information 1 Vehicle Identification No 2 TypejType description 3 Engine codejTransmission code 4 Paint No jlnterior 5 Optional equipment A duplicate of this label is in your Maintenance Booklet Note This data bank cannot be re ordered if it is lost or damaged Vehicle identification number In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations the vehicle identification number of your car is lo cated at ...

Page 182: ...ed The sticker also shows the month and year of pro duction and the vehicle identification number of your car perforations as well as the Gross Vehi cle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rat Ing Paint data The paint data plate is attached to the left side wall under the carpet in the luggage compartment Engine number The engine number is stamped on the underside of the crankcase Vehicle Iden...

Page 183: ...posed engine liquid cooled 6 3 94 in lOO mm 3 0 in 76 4 mm 219 7 cu in 3600 cm3 11 7 1 380 hp 280 kW 7400 rpm 285 ft Ib 385 Nm 5000 rpm 1680 W 120 A Stationar y high voltage distribution sequential injection cylinder selective knock control stereo oxygen sensor closed loop control diagnostic system 4 overhead camshafts Porsche VarioCam hydraulic valve clearance compensation 190 mph 306 km 1l 4 5 s...

Page 184: ...or cold tires 3 82 1 2 15 1 1 56 1 1 21 1 1 00 1 0 85 1 2 86 1 3 44 1 Summer tires and snow tires Front 32 psi 2 2 bar overpressure Rear 39 psi 2 7 bar overpressure These tire pressures apply only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche Please observe the chapter TIRESIWHEELS on Page 141 Technical Data ...

Page 185: ...s check with your Porsche dealer about the current release status Tire and rim sizes Extensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche Your Porsche dealer has infor mation about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you If aftermarket tires and or wheels are installed which are not approved by Porsche the vehicle s roadability and handling characteri...

Page 186: ...ransmission oil SAE 75W 90 Mobilube PTX approx 16 6 U S gallons 63 liters Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON 93 CLC or AKI Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available Be assured that your vehicle will operate p...

Page 187: ...65 Ibs 75 kg The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded Note If additional accessories are installed the useful load will be correspondingly less Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Ground clearance Turning circle Overhang angle front Overhang angle rear Ramp angle Technical Data 175 98 in 4470 mm 69 7 in 1770 mm 50 2 in 1275 mm 92 7 in 2355 ...

Page 188: ...th a 50 load without additional equipment Transmission diagram The transmission diagram is based on standard values on the basis of a mean effective scrub ra dius Changes of the scrub radius the tire toler ance wear and tear deviating country equipment and tire slip have not been taken into account Technical Data ...

Page 189: ...Acceleration diagram Technical Data ...

Page 190: ...Transmission diagram Technical Data ...

Page 191: ...e driving off 14 15 Belt tensioner 32 Belts 32 136 Warning light 54 56 Blower adjustment 88 90 93 Brakes 40 119 Distribution warning light 54 56 Fluid 119 185 Fluid level 54 56 Fluid warning light 119 Lights 165 171 Pad wear warning light 54 56 Pads 16 43 Parking brake warning light 54 56 Break in hints 16 Bulbs Chart 163 Replacing 162 C Canholder 95 Capacities overview 185 Car care 130 Car washes...

Page 192: ...s 114 185 Speeds 16 182 Starting 52 Stopping 53 Engine compartment Blower 53 62 Lid 98 99 Lid warning light 54 56 98 Light 172 F Fog lights 82 169 171 Footbrake 41 Footweillights 47 Fresh air intake 93 Front hood 99 Fuel 4 63 121 Containers 10 Economy 120 Evaporation control 126 Level gauge 54 56 63 Level warning light 63 Recommendation 122 123 Tank 122 Warning light 54 56 Fuses 153 G Garage lift ...

Page 193: ...d computer 54 56 67 Basic setting 68 73 Language selection 73 On board literature 2 Orientation light 46 Outside temperature display 68 p Paint Care 130 Data 180 Parking Brake 40 41 Brake warning light 54 56 Light 82 168 171 Particle filter 128 Passenger airbag switching off 37 Passenger compartment monitoring infrared 24 Plastic parts 134 Platform lift 148 Power measurements 112 Power steering fl...

Page 194: ...on 109 183 Fluid 185 Thpwu r Trunk entrapment 101 Turn signals 61 83 168 171 Indicator lights 54 56 U Undercoating 124 133 V Valves 145 Vanity mirror 103 Vehicle Care 130 Data 180 181 Identification label 180 Identification number 100 180 Washing 131 Ventilation 88 Vents 93 Voltmeter 54 56 58 w Warning lamps and messages 75 Washer fluid 126 185 Level warning light 54 56 Washing 131 Weights 186 Whe...

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