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I M P O R T A N T 

For your  o w n protection and longer 

service life of your car, please heed 

all operating instructions  a n d spe-

cial warnings. Ignoring them could 

result in serious mechanical failure 

or  e v e n physical injury. 

WKD 92802187 

3.2 M 

8/86 

© D r . Ing. h. c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft 
All rights reserved. Printed in Germany 

N O T E TO OWNERS 

In Canada, this manual is also available in 
French. To obtain a copy contact your dealer 

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Porsche Customer Assistance/ 

Assistance a la Clientele Porsche 

1940 Eglinton Ave. East 
Scarborough 
Ontario M1L2M2 

Your car may have all or some of the com-
ponents described i n this m a n u a l . S h o u l d y o u 
find explanations of a feature or equipment 
not installed in your car, your Porsche dealer 
will be glad to assist you. Also check with your 
dealer on other available o p t i o n s or equipment. 

Text, illustrations and specifications in this 
manual are based on the information available 
at the time of printing. 

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ously improve its products. Porsche, therefore, 
reserves the right to make changes in design 
and specifications, and to make additions or 

improvements in its product, without incurring 
any obligation to install them on products pre-

viously manufactured. 

Summary of Contents for 92854

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Page 2: ...omer Assistance Assistance a la Clientele Porsche 1940 Eglinton Ave East Scarborough Ontario M1L2M2 Your car may have all or some of the com ponents described i n this m a n u a l S h o u l d y o u find explanations of a feature or equipment not installed in your car your Porsche dealer will be glad to assist you Also check with your dealer on other available o p t i o n s or equipment Text illust...

Page 3: ... Service Adviser with the information he driving needs and enables him to record each ser vice This Owner s Manual contains a host of useful information Please read this manual before If you sell your Porsche the Owner s Manual you drive your new Porsche Acquaint your and the Warranty Maintenance booklet self with your car s features and know how to should be left in the vehicle to make all ope op...

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Page 5: ...osion prevention 61 65 D Dashboard 40 Defogging defrosting 36 Dimensions 103 Directional signals 32 34 37 Doors locks 12 13 Driving hints 8 9 E Electrical system 85 96 Emergency flasher 36 starting 55 88 89 Emission control system 97 98 Engine compartment 65 exhaust 57 hood release 51 number 6 oil 68 69 105 106 Engine specifications 101 102 speed maximum 53 57 101 F Fan radiator 33 73 Fan switch 4...

Page 6: ...9 101 105 Upholstery care of 64 V Vanity mirror 49 Vehicle care 61 65 Vehicle identification 6 7 label 7 Ventilation heater controls 42 45 Voltmeter 35 W Warning indicator lights 32 35 40 Washer system 39 74 Washing the car 61 62 Weights 103 Wheels 63 64 77 80 103 Wheel changing 82 84 nuts lockable 82 Window switches 15 40 Windshield washer reservoir 74 Sunroof 5 Intensive windshield cleaning swit...

Page 7: ...dance with Federal Safety Regula tions the v e h i c l e identification n u m b e r o f y o u r car is located on the left windshield post and can be seen from the outside Engine number The engine number is stamped on the front reinforcing rib in the top half of the crankcase Do not remove the labels Throughout this booklet and other P o r s c h e publications applicable to U S A vehicles left is ...

Page 8: ...n a n d the vehicle identification num ber of your car perforations as well as the The paint number sticker is on the doorjamb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross on the driver s side Axle Weight Rating The vehicle identification label is located un derneath the luggage compartment floor co ver next to the spare wheel well This label contains the following information 1 Vehicle Identificatio...

Page 9: ...erly 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 en gine 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 engine hood is latched safely Replace worn or cracke...

Page 10: ...icle in front of you depending on traffic road and weather conditions Reduce speed at night and during incle ment 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 WAR NINGS on Engine Exhaust When parked always set the parking brake Move the selector lever to P Automatic transm...

Page 11: ...le available from your Porsche dea ler Vehicles with a rear seat clove compart ment 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 symme...

Page 12: ...tain a duplicate key 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 but ton is depressed The flashlight is powered by a 1 5 Volt button battery When the beam begins to fade re place the battery because an old battery may leak and damage your clothe...

Page 13: ...ese keys When the hatchback is closed the alarm system is not activated until the key is turned further to the left The alarm system is switched off automati or if the ignition is switched on while the alarm cally when a door or the hatchback is opened is activated a specially protected siren will with the S key If the hatchback is opened sound for about 30 seconds The engine can while the alarm s...

Page 14: ...from inside by turning locking knob B Locking knob B is operational only with door fully closed With the ignition key in Pos 1 or 2 both doors can be locked or unlocked by pres sing the central locking button in the center console The button is illuminated when the doors are locked With the ignition key in Pos 0 the central locking system is operational by turning knob B To open doors from outside...

Page 15: ... seconds after the doors or the hatchback are closed The lights go out immediately if the ignition is switched on or the vehicle locked with the key 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 ligh...

Page 16: ...onal 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 win dows 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 sup...

Page 17: ...edal 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 back rest even with your arms fully stretched 4 If necessary correct the longitudinal adjust ment Steering wheel adjustment For maximum legroom and unobstructed view of the instruments the height of the st...

Page 18: ...g system A The heating system in the seat cushion and backrest is switched on and off by pressing the rocker switch If the heating system is not switched off manually a timer deactivates the circuit after approx 15 minutes Press upper half of switch heating on Press lower half of switch heating off Manual operation Should the electrical seat adjustment fail you can use the h e x a g o n socket scr...

Page 19: ... 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 m u s t 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 mi...

Page 20: ...d 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 Front seat passengers should not ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined Safety belts only offer protection when t...

Page 21: ...n 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 Inside day night mirror You can adjust the day night mirror from clear daylight visibility to non glare visibility at n...

Page 22: ...ne person with each belt For maximum effectiveness the lap belt should be worn low across the pelvic crest Do not wear shoulder part of belt under your arm or otherwise out of position This would increase the possibility of serious injury in case of an accident Belts should not be worn twisted Do not wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eye glasses pens keys et...

Page 23: ...mechanism adjusts automatically to your size and movements as long as the pull on the belt is slow Rapid deceleration during hard braking or a collision locks the belt The belt will also lock when you drive up or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve otherwise the shoulder belt will not inhibit your upper body movement To fasten grasp belt and pull belt in contin uous slow motion across your chest...

Page 24: ...y to your size and move ments 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 To fasten lap belt grasp latch on outboard side of seat and slowly pull across the pel vis Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side of seat and push down until it securely ...

Page 25: ...elector 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 central warning light and the parking brake light will go out after the engine is started and the parking brake is fully released see Cen tral warning light system Brakes Functioning of brake system Your Porsche is equipped with a powe...

Page 26: ...stem checked Keep in mind that the braking distance in creases 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 th...

Page 27: ...ze 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 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 during braking the brake pressure is adjusted automatically until the whe...

Page 28: ... Should this free travel suddenly become big ger it could m e a n a malfunction of the clutch See your Porsche dealer for rectification Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears Do not hold the car on a steep hill with the clutch pedal partially de pressed This will cause premature wear or damage 27 ...

Page 29: ...t 11 Emergency flasher switch 17 12 Rear window defogger switch 18 13 Ignition starter switch with steering lock 14 Instrument illumination control 19 15 Turn signal headlight dimmer flasher 20 parking light switch lever Locking lever for steering wheel instrument cluster height adjustment Automatic speed control lever Windshield wiper and windshield head light washer switch lever Intensive washer...

Page 30: ...ht As soon as the engine starts release the key It will spring back to position 2 With the engine running the central and individual warning lights should go out The STOP LAMP will go out after depressing the brake pedal and the P A R K B R A K E light after fully releasing the parking brake s e e Central warning l i g h t system To conserve battery power the electric cir cuits for headlights rear...

Page 31: ...ec onds 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 r p m and full throttle operation until the engine has reached normal operating temperature Stopping engine Turn key back to position 0 Do not stop engine immediately after hard or extended driving...

Page 32: ...g will sound It is your reminder to switch off the lights Instrument illumination control With headlights on the brightness of the in strument illumination can be adjusted by turn ing the thumbwheel on the left side underneath the instrument cluster 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 Tri...

Page 33: ... 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 Indicator system for position of gearshift 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 tachometer The display goes off when the ke...

Page 34: ...tor light The blue light in the instrument cluster will light up when the switch lever is pushed forward The blue light will go out when switching to low beam Turn signal indicator light The green indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash with the switch lever in either up or down position If a turn signal bulb be comes defective the indicator light flashes at about twice the normally f...

Page 35: ...stant check on the temperature gauge Avoid idling crawling and engine speeds over 4000 rpm WARNING Before you check anything in the engine compartment l e t the engine cool down Hot components can burn skin on con tact The cooling fans are electrically driven They are switched on automatically when the coolant reaches 80 C 176F Even when the engine is turned off the fans will continue running unti...

Page 36: ...s on when a bulb is defective STOP LAMP The warning light comes on and goes out after depressing the brake pedal If the light stays on a bulb is defective Trailer turn signal indicator light Not connected WASH FLUID The warning light comes on when level in the windshield headlight washer reservoir is down to 2 U S qts or 2 liters PARKING LIGHTS The indicator comes on when the parking lights are tu...

Page 37: ...s 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 replaced 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 work shop The central warning light and the warning lights in the combination inst...

Page 38: ...ompo nents can burn skin on contact Remember the air conditioner conden ser fan is thermostatically controlled and may come on at anytime regardless of ignition switch position 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 After the rear window has been cle...

Page 39: ...oint 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 arrow 1 The blue indicator light in the instrument cluster lights when high beam is switched on Pull lever toward steering wheel arrow 2 to select low beam You can flash signal other motorists by re peatedly pulling and releasing the lever...

Page 40: ...eed will automatically be resumed Gearshifting When shifting gears the auto matic 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 w...

Page 41: ...d will reduce visibility Always loosen blades frozen to glass before operating wipers to prevent damage to wiper motor WARNING Worn or dirty wiper blades will reduce visi bility making driving hazardous Clean blades regularly to remove road film and carwash wax buildup In vehicles without Sekuriflex windshields use an alcohol base cleaning solution a lint free cloth and wipe lengthwise Clean all i...

Page 42: ...central warning light 5 Center air vents 6 Safety belt warning light 7 Temperature sensor 8 Central door locking button 9 Glove compartment lock 10 Open storage shelf 11 Side view mirror adjuster 12 Front hood release lever 13 Horn 14 Power window switches 15 Electric sliding roof switch 16 Rear window wiper switch 17 Gearshift lever 18 Clock ...

Page 43: ...the two combination instruments When the ignition is turned on the central warning light and all individual warning lights will light up for a bulb check If the engine oil level is too low the central warning light will flash Lack of engine oil can in comparison with all other functions only be checked with the engine turned off and with the vehicle on level ground As soon as the engine is started...

Page 44: ... on as a reminder to have the fault corrected The reset button does not apply to group A related problems Both central and indi vidual warning lights will continue to flash be cause an immediate remedy of the problem is necessary Central door locking button With the ignition key in Pos 1 or 2 both doors can be locked or unlocked by pressing the central locking button See Central door locking syste...

Page 45: ...ows 3 Air vents for passenger compartment The air outlets for the windshield and the foot The air flow from the center and side nozzles 4 Air outlet nozzles for foot wells well are fixed in place Only the fan switch is can be varied by pivoting the nozzle inserts 5 Air nozzle inside glove compartment used to regulate the air flow and by adjusting the vents 42 ...

Page 46: ...A lever attached at the side of the nozzles pro vides continuous control for the air flow to the side and center nozzles A Nozzle closed B Nozzle opened 43 ...

Page 47: ... is required in transitional or colder seasons the air conditioner should not be switched on due to considerations 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 tempera ture is reached The air conditioner works only ...

Page 48: ... temperature No automatic temperature control takes place in program settings and Fan speed control rotary switch knob The air volume is controlled by a 4 speed fan When the ignition is turned on the fan auto matically operates at low speed even with the switch in 0 position By turning the knob clock wise fan speeds 1 4 can be selected to in crease the air volume Program control lower lever There ...

Page 49: ...rear vapo rizer 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 circu lation of the air is provided 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 throug...

Page 50: ...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 ap pliances such as a shaver hand vacuum cleaner or air compressor to inflate the collaps ible emergency spare tire The maximum rat ing of such equipment should not exceed 120 Watt 12 Volt Do not damage...

Page 51: ...peeds 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 tool kit R e m o v e the cover from the electric drive mech anism 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 washe...

Page 52: ...or engages auto matically when the luggage compartment lid is opened or closed When cleaning the rear window the wiper arm should be lifted only slightly Sun visors T h e front sun visors can b e m o v e d t o the s i d e s as well as forward arrows The rear sun visors can be moved backward Vanity mirror The vanity mirrors are incorporated into the rear side of the sun visors and can be fas tened ...

Page 53: ...un locked with either the master or the auxiliary key An additional storage shelf is located un der the glove compartment WARNING K e e p glove compartment door closed while driving to prevent injury during a collision Rear seat glove compartment To open the glove compartment press the button arrow and lift the lid The glove com partment is lockable 50 ...

Page 54: ...rings up slightly u n d e r spring pres sure T h e windshield wipers should n o t b e tilted forward With light switch in either position 1 or 2 the engine compartment light will come on auto matically To close Lower the hood slowly and then push down with both hands until the lock snaps shut WARNING Should you notice at anytime while driving that the hood is not secured properly please stop at on...

Page 55: ...nherent 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 Roof Racks Normal commercially available roof racks cannot be fitted If an original Porsche rack as available hitherto is fitted the permis sible roof load is 35 kg 77 lbs Wi...

Page 56: ...erse with ignition on The gear positions are illustrated in the dia gram If you wish to shift from 1 st gear into Reverse the gearshift lever must first be brought into the Neutral position between 4th and 5th gear and then shifted into Reverse This is neces sary because of the reverse gear lock out mechanism F o r smooth shifting observe the following shift points which apply to standard gear rat...

Page 57: ...into reverse R or P a r k P when the car is in motion Never get out of the driver s seat when the engine is running and the selector level is not in the P position Move the selector lever to P and apply parking brake Always make sure the selector level 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 ...

Page 58: ...tor 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 spe cified 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 no...

Page 59: ... When depressing the accelerator pedal you will find resistance near the full throttle position By applying greater pressure the pedal can be pushed beyond this point to the kickdown po sition The transmission will now shift automat ically into the next lower gear to give you max imum acceleration and only shift up again after the engine has reached maximum speed in that particular gear Be careful...

Page 60: ... not have maximum traction They tend to be slippery Break in new tires by driv ing at moderate speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles 100 to 200 km and longer braking distances must be anticipated 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 ...

Page 61: ...y when needed All electrical equipment contribute to in creased fuel consumption T h e E P A estimated m p g i s t o b e u s e d for comparison purposes actual mileage may be d i f f e r e n t from the estimated m p g de pending on your driving speed weather conditions and trip length Your actual high way mileage will probably be less than the estimated m p g Please observe all local and national ...

Page 62: ...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 cata lytic 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 av...

Page 63: ... 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 Gas ohol 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...

Page 64: ...mmable or hazardous in other ways Only use spot removing fluids in well ventilated areas Do not wash wax or dry the vehicle with the engine running Do not clean the underside of chassis fenders wheel covers etc without pro tecting 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 ...

Page 65: ...milar causes they must be replenished through regular and proper care of the finish Given proper care the original finish will retain its luster for many years Ask your dealer for approved cleaning agents and preservatives The use of polishes is recommended only after it becomes evident that the normal preservatives no longer ac complish the job Dull finishes and plastics Plastic parts such as lig...

Page 66: ...ker or label and the Sekuriflex coating will result in damage to the Sekuriflex coating Three foil bases were included with the vehicle and additional foil bases m a y be ordered from any Porsche dealer Instructions 1 Clean the windshield in the area for appli cation 2 C u t the b a s e of the foil to the required size Round off the edges 3 Pull off the protective film 4 Spray the gummed side of t...

Page 67: ... and other stubborn stains use a spot remover Do not pour the liquid on the fabric Dampen a clean cloth and rub carefully starting at the edge and working inward Seat belts Keep belts clean Very dirty belts may not retract properly Do not remove belts from the vehicle to be cleaned Do not use chemical cleaning agents bleach or dyes They con tain corrosive properties which will weaken the webbing D...

Page 68: ... the engine compartment the wax based protective coating is usually lost It is therefore important to reapply this pro tective coating to all engine compartment pa nels flanges cavities s e a m s a n d e n g i n e as sembly surfaces Chassis The lower body shell of your Porsche is thor oughly protected against corrosion However it is recommended to have the underbody in spected twice a y e a r A n ...

Page 69: ...s set the parking brake a n d m a k e sure the shift l e v e r is in either Neutral or Park Exercise extreme caution to prevent neckties jewelry or long hair from get ting caught in the fan blades the drive belts o r any o t h e r m o v i n g engine parts Your Porsche is equipped with a tran sistorized ignition system with breaker less distributor When the ignition is on high voltage is present in...

Page 70: ...ocated underneath the luggage compartment together with the collapsible spare tire The tire is covered by a lid with a quick release catch WARNING 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 m a n u a l for c h a n g i n g a tire The jack must never be used as a sup port to work underneath the vehicle...

Page 71: ...to return to the oil sump 1 P u l l out dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean cloth or paper towel 2 R e i n s e r t dipstick push it in all the way down for a n a c c u r a t e reading 3 Pull dipstick out again The oil level is cor rect 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 ...

Page 72: ...specified in the War ranty Maintenance booklet accompanying the vehicle apply to normal operating condi tions and must be adhered to including inter vals 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 ...

Page 73: ...used when adding ATF Checking the ATF level The ATF should be checked at the intervals listed in your Maintenance Schedule A cor rect 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 tra...

Page 74: ...pansion tank A correctly functioning cooling system requires only minor care The coolant level should be checked from time to time and a l w a y s before going on a l o n g e r trip The expansion tank with filler cap opening is located in the right rear of the engine com partment see illustration Since the expan sion tank is transparent it is not necessary to unscrew the filler cap When the engine...

Page 75: ...allow it to run at in creased idle for about one minute 3 Turn the engine off 4 Recheck the coolant level and add as ne cessary Changing coolant 1 Set the temperature control lever at 85 F 30 C with the engine cooled down and switch on the ignition 2 Remove filler cap from expansion tank 3 Unscrew and remove drain plug arrow from radiator and drain coolant 4 Unscrew and remove drain plugs arrow fr...

Page 76: ...in the engine compart ment and passes the appropriate signals to the fans and to the actuating motor If a fault occurs the control unit sets the flaps to 100 open and the fans to maximum speed If the actuating motor is defective the flaps can be operated manually by turning the knob on the actuating motor arrowed Remove the rubber cap from the actuating motor for manual operation The system has bo...

Page 77: ...ine coolant antifreeze or also function at freezing temperatures anti any other solution that can damage the car freeze cleaning solution m u s t be added to the paint Intensive windshield cleaning system reservoir The reservoir is located in the engine com partment beneath the windshield To prevent damage and discoloration to paint work you should use only Porsche Special Silicone Remover Other c...

Page 78: ...ct 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 Mainte nance 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 spe cification J1703 and conforms to Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116 Do not use any other brake fluid or brake fluids t...

Page 79: ... engine per formance but can lead to premature engine wear The filter element must be replaced at the intervals listed in your Maintenance Sche dule If driving is mostly done in areas where the air is very dusty the air cleaner should be checked and cleaned frequently perhaps d a i l y 1 Detach air intake hoses from air cleaner housing Make sure that each hose stays connected to the toothed belt c...

Page 80: ...menon 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 ...

Page 81: ...orsche dealer or Porsche importer of your country If you do not use a Porsche recommended replacement tire make sure that you pur chase your new tires from a reputable tire specialty dealer and that the dealer com plies with all manufacturers warnings for those tires Before mounting n e w tires check with your Porsche dealer about the current release status F o r tires with VR quality standard the...

Page 82: ...o not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure listed on the tire sidewalk S n o w tires should h a v e the s a m e l o a d capac ity 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 If tires are fitted already mounted on their rims the direction of rotation and position...

Page 83: ...rying capacity for belted tires The following is an example only During the transition period some tires might show both old and new identification codes such as 205 55 SR 16 88 Q M S In this in stance the new codes apply T h e identification codes for VR tires remain unchanged for example 245 45 VR 1 6 V maximum permissible speed for radial tires i e over 1 3 0 mph or 2 1 0 km h 80 ...

Page 84: ...ir compressor to tire valve and insert plug of electric cord into ciga rette 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 When the...

Page 85: ...el 1 Remove protective plastic cap from wheel nut 2 Insert key turn it back 30 to right and re move 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 Changing a wheel WARNING Failure to follow these instruc tions may result in serious personal in juries to you or to bystand...

Page 86: ...ront jack port located under the b o d y 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 4 Fully unscrew all wheel nuts remove the wheel and put the collapsible tire on 5 When the spare wheel is in position re install the nuts a...

Page 87: ...t Make sure there is sufficient clearance be tween pads and vehicle before driving vehi cle onto hoist especially if the vehicle has a large front panel or spoiler The vehicle must be lifted only at the lift points illustrated The front lift points for the car jack also apply when using a hoist The rear lift points are located on the rear axle control arm mount Take care to avoid damaging critical...

Page 88: ... relay board 2 In a blown fuse the metal strip has melted In order to replace the fuse it must be pulled from the spring clamp 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 VIII I f t h e fuse i s defective the d i o d e i n the r e l a y does not lig...

Page 89: ...ll 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 w...

Page 90: ...se 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 dam age the vehicle s electrical system and the charger Fast charging a battery is dangerous and should only be attempted by a com petent mechanic with the proper equip ment Slow battery charging WARNING Heed all warnings and follow instructions that co...

Page 91: ...al injury and damage to the vehicle heed all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer Only jumper cables of adequate diame ter cross section and fitted with insula ted crocodile clips should be used The jumper cables must be long enough so that neither vehicles nor cables touch another Improper hook up of jumper cables can ruin the alternator Always connect POSITIVE to POSITIVE a...

Page 92: ...itive terminal of the booster bat tery 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 en gine compartment strut rod arrow Caution The cable clamps must not contact each other and the plus cable leading to the positive post must not contact any metal part of the car Caution Do not try to start car ...

Page 93: ...eling abroad remember that some countries require spare bulbs as part of the safety equipment Headlights 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...

Page 94: ...lips screws holding the lamp arrowed and pull out the lens as a unit 3 Disconnect wire Push down holding clamp for bulb 4 Remove defective bulb and replace Be sure guide pins on bulb base fit into socket of reflector 5 Reinstall lamp tighten screws Check functioning and adjustment of light 6 Install rubber buffer and side cover and tighten retaining screws 91 ...

Page 95: ...nner to unscrew the hex nut arrowed which holds the tail light unit in place and remove the unit from the rear bumper 3 Turn holder of defective bulb anticlockwise to limit stop and remove bulbholder 4 Remove bulb from bulbholder and fit new bulb Reinstall bulbholder and turn clock wise to limit stop 5 Install tail light unit in bumper and tighten retaining nut Do not overtighten 6 Check function ...

Page 96: ... bulbholder and fit new bulb 3 Reinstall lens tighten screws Check func tioning of light 4 Install plastic trim and tighten retaining screws 1 Remove Phillips screws from light unit and remove unit 2 Lightly pull lens out and replace defective bulb 3 Check functioning of light 4 Reinstall lens and light unit Tighten retai ning screws 93 ...

Page 97: ...headliner 2 Slide bulb holder out of the housing and housing and carefully pry out the lamp housing replace defective bulb 2 Replace bulb 3 Reinstall lamp housing and make sure it is firmly seated 4 Check light 2 Remove defective bulb between contact springs and insert new bulb 3 Slide bulb holder back into housing and check light by turning on the ignition 3 Insert one side of the lamp housing in...

Page 98: ...the transparent side cover with a screwdriver Adjustment screws Each headlight and each additional headlight has two adjusting screws One for lateral and one for vertical setting Each fog light has one adjusting screw for vertical adjustment By turning these screws left or right the corres ponding beam position is effected Each fog light has one adjusting screw for vertical ad justment Screw a lat...

Page 99: ... the driving motor The connecting rod assembly is designed in such a way that it need only be turned to the left to either raise or retract the headlights WARNING Do not turn the knob on the drive shaft as long as the automatic mechanism is operating The motor may turn suddenly and cause injury Before turning the knob check whether the motor will work with the ignition in position 1 or 2 and the l...

Page 100: ...ommen dations described in your Warranty Maintenance booklet Lack of proper maintenance as well as improper use of the vehicle will i m p a i r the function of the emission control system and could lead to damage Do not alter or remove any component of the emission control system unless approved by the manufacturer Do not alter or remove any device such as heat shields switches ignition wires valv...

Page 101: ...u n i t T h e control u n i t cor rects the air fuel ratio so that the engine al ways receives an accurately metered air fuel mixture Crankcase Ventilation Through Crankcase Ventilation undesirable emissions from the engine crankcase are not permitted to reach the outside atmosphere These emissions are recirculated from the crankcase to the air intake system From here the emissions mix with the in...

Page 102: ... as long as the temperature controlled ON OFF valve is in the OFF position The temperature controlled ON OFF valve stops purging of the canister during all other running conditions of the engine if the coolant temperature of the engine is below a defined temperature Fuel vapors from the carbon canister will be mixed with fresh air taken from the engine compartment T h i s m i x t u r e will b e di...

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Page 105: ...angle difference Caster At curb weight unladen with full tank Weights Curbweight1 Maximum load capacity Maximum permissible weight 3505lbs 1590kg 640 lbs 290 kg 4189 lbs 1900 kg Maximum axle load front 2028 lbs 920 kg Maximum axle load rear 2425 lbs 1100 kg Permissible rack load 165 lbs 75 kg Do not exceed maximum permissible weight Automatic 3549 lbs 1610 kg The vehicle capacity weight max load t...

Page 106: ...nd gear approx 47 3rd gearapprox 29 4th gearapprox 20 5th gearapprox 12 Automatic transmission 1st gearapprox 63 2nd gear approx 39 3rd gear approx 20 4th gearapprox 11 Brake System Hydraulic dual circuit brake system with front and rear brake circuits Front and rear Disc brakes Brake power assist Parking brake acting on rear wheels Chassis Suspension Unitized construction Suspension Independent s...

Page 107: ...U S gal or 3 liters hypoid oil SAE 90 according to API classification GL 5 or Mil L 2105 B Powersteering Approx 0 74 U S qt or 0 7 liters ATF Dexron Fuel tank Approx 23 U S gals or 86 liters including a reserve of 2 11 U S gals or 8 liters Premium un leaded fuel only Minimum octane rating 95 RON 90 CLC or AKI ι r a t i n g on fuel pumps in U S A Brake fluid Approx 0 42 U S pint or 0 2 liters Only ...

Page 108: ...rough a number of chemi cal processes These oils are structurally more efficient and require fewer additives than simple mineral oils The efficiency of an oil is expressed for ex ample by the API classifications which are divided into categories S and C The de grees of quality are expressed by final letters in alphabetical order The requirements for PORSCHE engines are API class SE CC to SF CD Vis...

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Page 112: ... central fuse relay board is located in the front passenger foot well under the floor board The use of the fuses and relays is shown in a list on the floor board Fuel recommendation 95 RON 90 CLC or AKI on U S fuel pumps minimum PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Fuel tank capacity 23 U S gals or 86 liters Federal law prohibits use of leaded fuel in this vehicle Seat adjustment Longitudinal adjustment Hei...

Page 113: ...pprox 1 6 U S qt or 1 5 liter Warning Before checking anything in the engine com partment let the engine cool down T h e fan b l a d e s will ro tate spontaneously even with ignition off until coolant temperature drops Engine oil Use only quality oil labeled API Service SF or SE Details under Engine Oils Filling ca pacity is 2 U S gals or 7 5 liters Check oil level as prescribed Manual transmissio...

Page 114: ...ed under Fil ling Capacities Use only additives recommend ed for aluminium engines and radiators See Cooling Sys tem Jack support points Black arrows Jackports for car jack White arrows Lift points for workshop hoist or floor jack Tire pressure front and rear 36 psi or 2 5 bar front 44 psi or 3 0 bar rear for summer and snow tires 36 psi or 2 5 bar for collapsible spare tire Spare tire jack Undern...

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Page 116: ...stem Warranty 14 16 Emissions Performance Warranty 16 18 California Emission Control System Warranty 19 22 Maintenance Schedule 23 29 Maintenance Record 30 33 Record of Brake Fluid Renewal 34 Cooling Fluid Renewal 34 Air Bag System Check 35 36 Customer Assistance 37 Address Change Cards 38 Services performed by your authorized dealer will be recorded in the maintenance record by your service advis...

Page 117: ...tem Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty and the California Emission Control System Warranty are printed vehicle Identification Codes on the following pages 1 Vehicle Identification No 2 Type Present this voucher to an authorized Porsche dealer if warranty 3 Type description service is required 4 Engine Code Transmission Code 5 Paint No lnterior 6 Optional Equipment ...

Page 118: ...w a i i or C a n a d a the dealer will without charge r e p a i r a n y d e fective p a r t or replace it with a n e w or factory remanufactured p a r t If a tire becomes defec tive a credit will be allowed against the pur chase of a new tire The amount of credit will be equal to the percentage of the original tread depth remaining multiplied by the then current suggested retail price of an equiva...

Page 119: ... OTHER 6 THE FOLLOWING EXPRESS WARRAN WARRANTIES TIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EX MADE PRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED WAR RANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF PORSCHE THE MANUFAC TURER AND THE SELLING DEALER LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PORSCHE VEHICLES LIMITED ANTI CORROSION WARRANTY FOR NEW PORSCHE VEHICLES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW P...

Page 120: ...llfree number 1 800 228 6505 You must use AUTOLINE before seeking remedies provid ed in the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act or certain state laws and in some states you must directly notify Porsche Cars North America Inc of the need for repair before pursuing your remedies under repair or re placement statutes Other laws do not have such a requirement For information about whether AUTOLINE must be used...

Page 121: ...han authorized P o r s c h e d e a l e r s as p r o o f that these services were perfomed when required If any emergency warranty repair was performed by a non Porsche service shop secure the paid r e p a i r o r d e r a n d the replaced parts A statement of the given circumstances together with the paid re ceipts and the replaced part should be given to your dealer for reimbursement consideration...

Page 122: ...rsche dealer for details Also ask your dealer about remanufactured parts under the Porsche exchange service Re manufactured parts cost less than new parts but carry the same warranty Limited Anti Corrosion Warranty for New Porsche Vehicles This Warranty is issued by the Porsche Cars North America Porsche the authorized United States importer of Porsche ve hicles Free repair or 1 Porsche warrants t...

Page 123: ...ITED ANTI CORROSION WARRAN TY FOR NEW PORSCHE VEHICLES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW POR SCHE VEHICLES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Consequential damage excluded Other legal rights LIMITED EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY FOR NEW PORSCHE VE HICLES WHERE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW POR SCHE VEHICLES CALIFORNIA EMIS SION CONTROL SYSTEM WHERE AP LICABLE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PORSCHE VEHICLES ARE...

Page 124: ...Whether you use Porsche recommended products or other commercially available cleaning agents first make sure of their correct application Cleaning agents may be poisonous Keep them out of the reach of children Observe all caution labels Always read directions on the container before using any pro duct Most chemical cleaners are concentrates which require dilu tion Do not use gasoline kerosene naph...

Page 125: ...should b e r e m o v e d with compressed a i r T o p r e v e n t locks from freezing in the winter squirt glycerin or lock de icer into the lock cylinders Do not use any solution that can damage the body paint The underside of the vehicle picks up dirt and road salts used to keep streets and highways free o f s n o w and ice T o g u a r d a g a i n s t corrosion it is important to r e m o v e mud ...

Page 126: ...te with turpentine Af ter applying a cleaning fluid always wash with a lukewarm soap water solution and apply a new wax coat Insects R e m o v e as soon as possible with a l u k e w a r m s o a p w a t e r solution or apply insect remover Tree sap Remove with a lukewarm soap water solution Do not allow tree sap or bird droppings to harden on the paint Windows K e p p silicone sprays off the windsh...

Page 127: ...nd the windshield with a soap solution distilled water and liquid soap or greasefree detergent in a mixing ratio 10 1 5 Apply the foil base to the windshield and spray it once again 6 A n y liquid and bubbles under the foil b a s e m u s t be brushed out using a flexible plastic scraper 7 Dry the windshield using a soft cloth 8 Install label sticker on the foil base W h e n r e m o v i n g the l a...

Page 128: ...not be suitable for wheel cleaning Your Porsche dealer can advise you which product to use Remember that moisture and road salt on brakes may affect braking efficiency Test the brakes after each car or wheel wash Interior Glass U s e the s a m e cleaning a g e n t s a s f o r t h e exterior and polish dry with a soft cloth or paper towel Fabric Use a vacuum cleaner or a soft bristle brush to remov...

Page 129: ...sion WARNING Do not apply additional undercoating or rustproofing on or near the exhaust manifold exhaust pipes catalytic converter or heat shields During driving the substance used or undercoating could overheat and cause a fire Engine Compartment If it becomes necessary to s t e a m clean or otherwise w a s h the e n gine compartment the w a x b a s e d protective coating is u s u a l l y lost I...

Page 130: ...ident or owner abuse including alteration negligence fire use of the vehicle in competitive events or failure to use the type of fuel recommended by the manu facturer IV damage or defects which are caused solely by lack of proper maintenance as specified in the mainte nance schedule for the Porsche emission control system or V any vehicle on which the odometer mileage has been altered and the vehi...

Page 131: ...Emission Control System Warranty provided that such repairs are performed to manufacturer s specifications and that replacement parts are at least equivalent to genuine Porsche parts in emission performance and durability War ranty repairs and replacements however must be performed by an authorized Porsche dealer If other than genuine Porsche replacement parts are used the owner should make sure t...

Page 132: ... 50 000 miles whichever occurs first to the applicable emission stan dards as determined by an EPA approved emission test and c if such non conformuty results or will r e s u l t in the vehicle o w n e r having to bear any penalty or other sanction including the de nial of the right to use the vehicle under local State or Federal law then Porsche will remedy the non conformity at no cost to the ve...

Page 133: ...S PERFORMANCE WARRANTY FOR NEW PORSCHE VEHICLES WHERE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PORSCHE VEHICLES CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WHERE APPLICABLE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR NEW PORSCHE VEHIC LES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE CORRESPONDING WRITTEN WARRANTIES NEITHER PORSCHE NOR THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMES OR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME ON ITS BEHALF ANY OTHER OBLIGATI...

Page 134: ...oximate time or mileage intervals by any authorized Porsche dealer or other service facility b A showing that you have submitted your vehicle for scheduled maintenance at the approximate time or mileage intervals to any authorized Porsche dealer or other service facility c A statement that you have performed the maintenance yourself at the approximate time or mileage intervals including a show ing...

Page 135: ...tion tampering disconnection lack of required maintenance as specified in the Maintenance Schedule use of the ve hicle in competitive events or failure to use the type of fuel recommended by the manufacturer b Damage resulting from accident fire acts of God or other events beyond the control of Porsche c Warranted parts replaced for reasons other than being defective and those parts replaced at th...

Page 136: ...sible for damage to war ranted parts which is caused by parts other than genuine Porsche parts Emergency Repairs In the case of an emergency when an authorized Porsche dealer is not available repairs m a y be performed by a n y qualified service establishment Porsche will reimburse you for such repairs not to exceed Porsche s suggested retail price for all defective parts re placed under this warr...

Page 137: ...arts Always use high quality oil of the grade recom mended by the manufacturer The use of corrosive chemicals for cleaning certain engine parts will cause damage that m a y require replacement of the entire part T h e operation o f your P o r s c h e i n a r e a s o f atmospheric pollution o r e x t r e m e climatic conditions m a y contribute to corrosion or deterio ration of certain components t...

Page 138: ...uire any further information conceming this warranty or should you have a problem with the Emission Control System discuss it with the Service Manager of any authorized Porsche Dealer Most problems can be resolved easily by the dealer mana gement You m a y wish to contact the dealership s owner if you feel your problem was not resolved to your satisfaction Should there be an occasion where you n e...

Page 139: ...e replaced Every 15000 miles 24000 km To p r o v i d e good lubrication and to k e e p the engine internally clean the oil should be changed every 15000 miles 24000 km or at least every 12 months and the oil filter should be replaced 9 1 1 Carrera 9 1 1 Turbo The adjustment of the valves should be checked and if necessary corrected Kilometer figures rounded off Every 30000 miles 48000 km C o m p l...

Page 140: ... pay for lubricants filters and gaskets F r o m then on the scheduled oil change vehicle emission control maintenance services are at your expense Oil change service every 7500 miles 12000 km at your expense For proper engine lubrication it is important that the oil for the 9 1 1 Turbo and 944 Turbo be changed e v e r y 7 500 m i l e s 12 000 km H a v e the engine oil changed after 12 months if yo...

Page 141: ...ery 60000 miles 96000 km Although n o t n e e d e d to fulfill emission warranty requirements the m a n u f a c t u r e r recommends C h e c k tension and condition of D r i v e b 500 2000 miles 800 3200 km and every 15000 miles 24000 km for 924 S 944 944 S and 944 Turbo 25 ...

Page 142: ...d of a new vehicle all moving parts of the drive train and the suspension system adjust to each other to a certain degree Therefore the manufacturer recommends a wheel alignment service after the car has been driven for about 1800 to 3 000 miles or 3000 to 5000 kilometers 26 ...

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Page 145: ...utch l i n i n g depend greatly on a m o u n t o f driving and o n driving habits T h e r e f o r e oil and wear and tear i t e m s should b e checked m o r e frequently a n d i f n e c e s s a r y re at shorter intervals Also the battery electrolyte l e v e l should be checked m o r e often A complete m a i n t e n a n c e and lubrication s e r v i c e shoul be performed at least once a year pref...

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