Battery - 12 Volt
The battery is located underneath the c o l -
lapsible spare tire in the luggage compart-
ment. The battery is accessible after taking
out the spare t i r e .
Before w o r k is done on the electrical sys-
tem, the battery must be disconnected to
prevent short c i r c u i t i n g . First disconnect the
negative ground wire at b o d y (arrow) and
then the positive cable. To reconnect bat-
tery, reverse the procedure.
Disconnecting the battery when the engine
is running will damage the alternator. This
also applies to cars equipped with a battery
main switch.
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 up with distilled water.
Caution: Do not expose battery to open
flame or electric spark as hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explosive. Do
not let battery acid come in contact with
skin, eyes, fabric or painted surfaces.
If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in
your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse
with cold water for several minutes and call
a doctor.
Battery care
- battery should be securely mounted
- terminals and connections should be kept
clean and properly tightened. C o r r o s i o n
can be prevented by coating terminals and
connections with petroleum jelly or sili-
cone spray
- vent caps must be securely tightened to
prevent spillage
- spilled electrolyte fluid should be rinsed
off at once w i t h a baking soda and water
solution to neutralize the electrolyte fluid
and to prevent damage to fabric and
metal.
Keep your battery in the best possible con-
dition at all times.
During the winter months, battery capacity
tends to decrease as temperatures drop,
and headlights, heater, rear w i n d o w d e f o g -
ger, etc., are used more frequently. Curtail
unnecessary power consumption, particularly
in city traffic or when traveling short dis-
tances only.
A u t o m o t i v e batteries lose their efficiency
when not in use. The charge available in
your battery can be measured with a hydro-
meter. We recommend that battery v o l t a g e
be tested by your Porsche dealer w h o has
the appropriate equipment. If the car is not
driven for prolonged periods, the battery
must be charged at least every 6 w e e k s . A
discharged battery allows rapid formation of
sulfates, leading to premature deterioration
of the plates.
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