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Minor Repairs
Battery
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Observe all warning notes on the battery.
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Disconnect the negative terminal on the
battery during all work on the electrical
system.
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Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the
battery as they could cause a short circuit
across the battery terminal.
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Charge battery in a well vetilated area.
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Never charge a frozen battery. It may explode
because of gas trapped in the ice. Allow a
frozen battery to thaw out first.
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Do not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette, since they
can ignite hydrogen gas from the battery.
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Do not wipe the battery with a dry cloth.
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Before touching the battery, discharge any
static electricity by touching the vehicle.
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After handling battery, always protect your skin
and remove surface chemicals by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.
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Wear eye protection.
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Do not allow battery acid to come in contact
with your skin or eyes.
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If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a
doctor.
Risk of damage to the fabric, metal or paint from
battery acid or electrolyte.
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Do not allow battery acid to come in contact
with fabric or painted surfaces.
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Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
with a solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize the acid.
The battery is located in the battery box under the
left front seat.
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Have the battery removed and installed only by
your authorized Porsche dealer.
15
All engines: Main relay
Hybrid engine: Engine control unit
10
16
V6 engine: Electric water pump
10
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Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic
converter
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Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic
converter
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No. Fuse carrier A
A
Electric Shock
Battery Explosion
Hazard
Static Electricity
DANGER
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DANGER
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DANGER
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Chemical Exposure
Battery Acid and
Electrolyte Exposure
WARNING
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WARNING
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NOTICE