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  • Page 3 Your car has thousands of parts and com- A separate Maintenance Booklet explains ponents which have been designed and manu- how you can keep your Porsche in top driving factured in accordance with Porsche's high condition by having it serviced regularly. A sepa- standards of engineering quality and safety.
  • Page 4 Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe Note to owners IMPORTANT manner in light of the local laws and driving con- For your own protection and longer service In Canada, this manual is also available in ditions faces by you, and in accordance with the life of your car, please heed all operating in- French.

  • Page 5: Fuel Octane Rating

    Fuel octane rating: 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.
  • Page 6 Before Driving Off, Running In, Controls Maintenance, Car Care Practical Tips, Emergency Service Vehicle Identification, Technical Data Index Pocket for Additional Information...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Before Driving Off, Running In, Controls Before going on a trip In the driver's seat Break-in hints Engine exhaust Keys 12, 13 Doors Central door locking Theft protection Anti-theft alarm Power windows Interior lights Seats 1 9 - 2 3 Luggage compartment Mirrors Safety belts...

  • Page 8: Before Going On A Trip

    Porsche dealer. • Replenish windshield washer fluid. Throughout this booklet and other Porsche publi- • Check if front hood is latched safely. cations applicable to USA vehicles, left is desig- • Replace worn or cracked wiper blades.

  • Page 9: In The Driver's Seat

    In the driver's seat... On the road... • When emergency repairs become necessary, move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on • Check operation of horn. • Never drive after you have consumed alcohol. emergency flasher and use other warning dev- ices to alert other motorists.

  • Page 10: Break-In Hints

    There are no specific break-in rules for your pedal force is necessary during the first 100 to Porsche. However, by taking a few precautions 150 miles/150 to 250 km. This also applies to Never start or let the engine run in a closed you can help extend the service life and per- replacement brake pads.
  • Page 11 1 Light switch 2 Turn signal/headlight dimmer flasher/ parking light switch lever 3 Horn 4 Windshield wiper and windshield/ headlight washer switch lever 5 Emergency flasher switch 6 Switches for power windows 7 Controls for power seat 8 Parking brake lever 9 Side view mirror adjuster...

  • Page 12: Keys

    A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are power windows standard equipment in your Porsche. The gong power sunroof will sound if you open the driver's door while the interior lights key is still in the ignition lock. It is your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition lock and to 2.

  • Page 13: Keys

    When taking the vehicle to your • If you should lose a key, provide your Porsche dealer or to a workshop for wheel or Porsche dealer with the key number and the tire service, remember to leave one key with the vehicle identification number to obtain a dupli- service attendant.

  • Page 14: Doors

    C Inner door handle D Courtesy light Ε Locking knob for stowage compartment Door warning lights Courtesy light Doors The courtesy light in the lower door panel "D" The red spot lights in the rear doorjambs will will come on when a door or the hatchback is come on when a door or the hatchback is To open doors from outside, pull the recessed opened.

  • Page 15: Central Door Locking

    A Locking button Β Rotary button To prevent being accidentally locked out of the Central locking button Central door locking vehicle, the central locking system can only be Both doors can be electrically locked by actuated when the driver's door is closed (even With the central door locking system, both pressing the central locking button in the center if the passenger door is still open).

  • Page 16: Theft Protection

    The following components are monitored by the Emergency arming • Theft Protection alarm: If the central locking system is not working, the To protect your vehicle from theft, you should alarm system can be armed by locking a door always proceed as follows when leaving your ve- •...

  • Page 17: Power Windows

    Opening windows WARNING Do not put anything on or near the windows Tapping the switches moves the windows in that may interfere with the driver's vision. stages to the desired position. Remove the ignition key to shut off power to Pressing the switches for longer than 0.5 sec- the window switches when the vehicle is not onds automatically opens the windows fully.

  • Page 18: Interior Lights

    Interior light in headlining Footwell light in lower part of door trim Interior lights The interior lights have the following switch posi­ The interior light in the headlining and the lug­ tions: gage compartment light are switched on and off The interior lights, which are independent from by tilting the lamp glass.

  • Page 19: Front Seat Adjustments

    Front seat adjustments The correct seating position is all-important for safe and fatigue-free driving. In order to satisfy individual requirements, the seat has infinitely variable adjustment. We recommend the following procedure for find- ing the correct position for the driver's seat: 1.

  • Page 20: Front Seats

    In order to adjust the backrest, pull the inside locking lever at the front of the seat upwards, set seat to desired position and release the lever. When there is no load on the backrest, it will always be pushed forwards by spring force when the lever is pulled.

  • Page 21: Manual Operation

    A Seat heating system Β Lumbar support .Turn knurled knob up to increase temperature. Manual operation Seat heating system (A) Turn knurled knob down to reduce temperature. Should the electrical seat adjustment fail, you The heating system in the seat cushion and can use the hexagon socket-screw in the tool-kit Lurnbar support (B) backrest is switched on and off by pressing the...

  • Page 22: Seat Position Memory

    Selecting a position Pilot lamp Adjust the seat and the two outside mirrors to A red pilot lamp is set in the memory button. the desired position by operating the switches for seat and mirror adjustment. If adjustment is initiated, the pilot lamp lights up until the adjustment is completed.

  • Page 23: Luggage Compartment

    The backrests of the rear seats can be tilted forward to provide additional luggage space. To release backrest, pull the lever on side of the backrest up and, at the same time, tilt the back- rest forward. WARNING Because of inherent hazards, we do not rec- ommend transporting objects larger than those fitting safely into the luggage compart- ment.

  • Page 24: Mirrors

    Heated outside mirrors with remote control When the rear window defogger/defroster is switched on, the outside mirrors are also heated electrically. The outside mirrors are adjustable from inside of the vehicle by a four direction switch and a rocker switch located on the left door next to the side window vents in the arm- rest.

  • Page 25: Safety Belts 2 5 - 2

    Improperly positioned safety • If belts do not work properly, see your belts can cause serious personal injury in authorized Porsche dealer. case of an accident. • Do not modify or disassemble the safety • For maximum effectiveness, the lap belt belts in your vehicle.

  • Page 26: Child Restraint Systems

    Failure to follow these child restraint instruc- tions may result in serious personal injury. Instructions • Porsche recommends that all infants and children be restrained in child restraint systems at all times while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with applicable laws.

  • Page 27: Child Restraint Anchorages

    The hardware needed to attach the tether strap does not cross the face or the neck of comes with your Porsche. The hardware can be the child. moved to the other anchor point if required.

  • Page 28: Air Bag System

    The air bag is located behind the steering wheel In case of frontal collision greater than a certain Air Bag System center pad on the driver's side, and on the pas- severity, the collision sensors send a signal via senger side behind the padding above the glove The "Air Bag"...
  • Page 29 "Safety Belts". be found on stickers in the glove compartment, Porsche dealer after 4, 8 and 10 years from the at the sun visors, as well as on all air bag com- date of manufacture shown on the safety compli- ponents.

  • Page 30: Brakes 3 0 - 3

    Functioning of brake system lease button. Keep the button depressed as you lower the lever all the way down. Your Porsche is equipped with a power assisted hydraulic dual circuit brake system with disc The parking brake light and the fault message in brakes at the front and at the rear.
  • Page 31 The brake fluid warning light in the instrument Moisture or road salt on brakes affects Brake pedal cluster comes on accompanied by the fault mes- braking. WARNING sage in the information system display to indi- The movement of the brake pedal must cate that the level in the brake fluid reservoir is WARNING never be obstructed by a floor mat or any...

  • Page 32: Abs Brake System

    The ABS system should, however, be examined dividually and for both rear wheels together. maintaining directional control and maneuverabil- at an authorized Porsche dealer immediately to ity of the car in emergency situations, including prevent the occurrence of further faults.
  • Page 33 If the ABS system becomes inoperative, take your vehicle to your authorized dealer immediately. Note The control unit of the ABS brake system is set for standard tire size. If non-standard tires are fitted, the control unit may misinterpret the speed of the vehicle, because of the variant data it receives from the sensors on the axles.

  • Page 34: Limited Slip Differential

    You should then have your PSD tested at an Offi- intervention from the driver. slipping. cal Porsche Centre as soon as possible! The switching-off of your PSD changes the driving It is an aid to driving off on road surfaces with The lock transmits the non-transferable driving characteristics of the vehicle.

  • Page 35: Clutch

    Should this free travel suddenly become bigger, it could mean 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 depressed.
  • Page 36 1 - Steering unlocked. In this position all time, the ignition key must be returned to the electric circuits are operational except for "0" position. The non-repeat lock in the switch the following: turn signals, back-up lights, prevents the starter from being operated when outside mirror remote control and rear win- the engine is running and thus from being dam- dow defogger/defroster.

  • Page 37: Starting

    To check this: drive your brush, fuel spill or other flammable material. Porsche close to the garage door and run the Do not let the engine idle to warm it up. After engine at different speeds.

  • Page 38: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster 1 Park brake warning light 9 Selector lever position indicator 15 PSD warning light 2 Air bag warning light 10 High beam indicator light 16 Coolant temperature gauge 3 Oil pressure gauge 11 Parking light indicator 17 Tachometer 4 Seat belt warning light 12 Voltmeter 18 Information system display...
  • Page 39 Tachometer Indicator system for position of Speedometer gearshift The tachometer shows engine speed in revolu- The speedometer indicates driving speed per tions per minute (rpm). hour. Automatic transmission The red mark at the end of the scale indicates In USA: miles per hour Whenever the ignition is switched on, or the ve- the maximum permissible engine rpm.
  • Page 40 Check the engine oil level. If oil level is correct, do not drive the vehicle as severe engine dam- age may result. Contact your nearest Porsche dealer for assistance. Oil pressure warning light The oil pressure warning light comes on when the ignition is turned on and goes out as soon as the correct operating pressure is reached.
  • Page 41 Needle in right field - engine is warm Warning lights/Indicator lights tion in the electrical system. If this is the case, contact your Porsche dealer. If the light flickers If needle enters the red mark, the engine is Emission Control System or stays on while you are driving, the V-belt may overheating.
  • Page 42 The ABS system should, however, be ex- matic limited-slip differential is activated. been pulled up far enough to prevent the car amined at an authorized Porsche dealer immedi- from rolling. The light goes out only when the ately, to prevent the occurrence of further parking brake is fully released.

  • Page 43: Information System

    The other fault messages can appear once the engine has been started and This system can help to protect you or Porsche the brake pedal pressed. If the park brake is not from unjustified liabilities.
  • Page 44 Warnings displayed in response to faults...
  • Page 45 Selectable on-board-computer and On-board-computer functions auxiliary functions Press the control lever forwards to enter the on- When the ignition is switched on, the follow- board-computer selection mode. ing appear: The function selected appears in the centre dis- play. Worded messages appear on the left and right.
  • Page 46 Auxiliary functions Pull the control lever to call up auxiliary functions Push the lever down to change from odometer Tripmeter for interim readings or distances be- reading to digital speedometer reading and vice tween refuelling stops versa. Start: push button for 1st time Stop: push button for 2nd time Reset: push button for 3rd time Stop is indicated by a flashing colon.
  • Page 47 Dashboard panel 1 Side window defogger/defroster vents 11 Center air vents 21 Intermittent wiper interval control 2 Seat position memory 12 Central door locking button 22 Automatic speed control lever 3 Zero button 13 Inside-temperature sensor 23 Locking lever for steering wheel/ 4 Light switch 14 Glove compartment lock instrument cluster height adjustment...

  • Page 48: Fog Lights

    Instrument illumination Fog lights Light switch control With headlights on the fog lights can be turned 0 - Lights switched off on or off by depressing the switch. The switch 1 - Parking light With headlights on, the brightness of the instru- is illuminated when the fog lights are on.
  • Page 49 If a turn signal bulb is defective, the indica- Parking lights tor light flashes at about twice of the nor- Lever up - mal frequency. right side parking lights on Lane changer Lever down - left side parking lights on To indicate your intention when changing lanes on expressways, slightly push the turn signal in- dicator lever up or down to the resistance point.
  • Page 50 A separate pump supplies high-pressure water to the spray nozzles located in front of the headlights on the bumper. The high pres- sure stream soaks the dirt on the lenses and washes it off. Repeat the wash cycle as nec- essary to remove heavy dirt accumulation.

  • Page 51: Emergency Flasher Switch

    Rear window defogger/ WARNING Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency defroster repair, move the car well off the road. Turn on the emergency flasher and mark the car The rear window defogger/defroster heating ele- ment is actuated by a push button/rotary switch. with road flares or other warning devices.

  • Page 52: Automatic Speed Control

    While driving with the automatic speed con- Passing: trol set (at speeds above 25 mph or When you want to drive faster for a brief mo- 40 km/h), do not bring shift lever into the ment, for example when passing another ve- Neutral position as excessive engine rpm hicle, actuate the accelerator.
  • Page 53 To change the preset cruising speed Increase preset speed: Accelerate by depressing the accelerator pedal. When the desired speed is reached push lever toward instrument cluster (arrow 1) and take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Now the new cruising speed is set and stored in the memory. As an alternative, you can hold the lever in the front position (arrow 1), without depressing the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 54: Air Outlets

    Air outlets A lever attached at the side of the nozzles pro­ Air outlets for windshield and footwell vides continuous control for the air flow to the The air outlets for the windshield and the foot- side and center nozzles. 1 Defogger/defroster nozzles for windshield well are fixed in place.

  • Page 55: Automatic Climate Control

    (arrow). manual. If in doubt, consult with your In damp weather it is recommended to switch Porsche dealer. on the air conditioner, even if the outside If no cooling of the air is required in transitional or colder seasons, the air conditioner should not temperature is low.
  • Page 56 Heating system and your Porsche dealer. fan motor are automatically switched on maximum output and high speed for fast defrosting or defogging. At temperatures The following controls make possible op- above 32°...
  • Page 57 Turning the button at the right to the right in- Additional vaporizer for increased creases the cooling output from the rear va- cooling output porizer. In vehicles with increased cooling unit output there is an additional vaporizer with a fan in- The inside air is drawn in through the rear grid, stalled instead of the floor console.

  • Page 58: Cigarette Lighter

    Cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter can be operated with the ignition in position 1 or 2. To operate, push in knob. When ready for use, the lighter will snap back. With the cigarette lighter removed, the socket may be used for small electrical appli- ances, such as a shaver, hand vacuum cleaner or air compressor to inflate the collapsible emer- gency spare tire.

  • Page 59: Power Sunroof

    Opening sunroof Tapping the switch opens the sunroof in stages to the desired position. Pressing the switch for longer than 0.5 sec- onds automatically opens the sunroof fully. The movement of the sunroof can be stopped at any position by tapping the switch again. Closing sunroof To close the sunroof, the switch must be pressed until the sunroof has reached the...
  • Page 60 To actuate the wiper, push the rocker switch in Do not depress the rocker switch but let your the center console. Porsche dealer correct the fault. The wiper action disengages or engages auto- matically when the luggage compartment lid is opened or closed.

  • Page 61: Sun Visors

    Sun visors Rear seat glove compartment Glove compartment The front sun visors can be moved to the sides To open the glove compartment, press the but- The illuminated glove compartment can be as well as forward (arrows). ton (arrow) and lift the lid. The glove compart- opened by pulling the recessed handle.
  • Page 62 Engine compartment hood To open To close Lift hood slightly and press safety catch handle To release Lower the hood slowly and then push down with upward (arrow). Then lift up the hood. both hands until the lock snaps shut. Slide the release lever (arrow) on the left side underneath the dashboard panel.
  • Page 63 Hatchback Hatchback release With one or both doors open, you can release To open... the hatchback by pulling the button on the left of the driver's seat. The hatchback will open auto- see "Hatchback release" or insert the key into matically.
  • Page 64 Gearshifting manual transmission 2nd to 3rd gear 25 mph/40 km/h or 2400 rpm The Porsche transmission with servo-lock syn- For smooth shifting, observe the following shift chronisation permits rapid and precise shifting points which apply to standard gear ratios only: 3rd to 4th gear of gears.
  • Page 65 If the selector lever is unintentionally moved into the driving positions is engaged a safety switch Controls for Neutral (N) while driving, switch off the automat- prevents the engine from being started. automatic transmission ic speed control, take your foot off the accelera- tor pedal and wait until the engine speed has The individual driving ranges are selected auto- Driving the automatic transmission...
  • Page 66 Engine speed will suddenly want to make use of the engine's braking effect. authorized Porsche dealer. increase and may cause engine damage and In "3", the first, second and third gears will en­...

  • Page 67: Accelerator Pedal Position

    If you cannot free the vehicle after a few "rock- Position N Neutral ing" attempts, call for help or a tow truck. Shift to this position for standing with brakes ap- plied. Accelerator pedal position Never use Neutral for coasting downhill. You may lose control over the car because •...

  • Page 68: Engine Oil

    Maintenance, Car Care Cautions Engine oil 71 - 73 Transmission oil Washer reservoir Cooling system 74, 75 Power steering 1 Refrigerant 6 Fuel Air filter 7 Battery electrolyte 2 Engine oil Brake fluid reservoir 3 Windshield/headlight washer fluid 8 Hydraulic fluid for steering Fuel 7 8 - 8 0 4 Coolant...
  • Page 69 V-belts or other moving parts. rious personal injury. coverage. * Your Porsche is equipped with a transis- • Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in torized ignition system with breakerless a well ventilated area.

  • Page 70: Engine Oil Level

    message appears in the information system Engine oil level display when the ignition is switched on. Top up the engine oil or replace oil level Engine oil consumption sending unit. See "Cautions". It is normal for your engine to consume oil. The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the en- Checking oil level...
  • Page 71 (see chart). same oil brand if it becomes necessary to top The efficiency of an oil is expressed by classifi- up between oil changes. Porsche engines have cations. The requirements for Porsche engines long intervals between oil changes. You can...

  • Page 72: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    We recommend that you have the transmission The reading should be done when the ATF is oil changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the warm, with the engine idling, the selector lever Do not tow the car or run the engine required lubricants and the necessary filling in Neutral and the parking brake applied.

  • Page 73: Cooling System

    Your The transparent fluid reservoir is located in the every 2 years. Porsche dealer will be able to advise you. right rear in the engine compartment, in front of the expansion tank (see illustration) and has a WARNING For year round driving, anti-freeze is added at capacity of approx 7.5 liters (2 U.S.
  • Page 74 To avoid damage to the engine, only add cold When the engine is warm, the fans may continue Checking coolant level in expansion tank antifreeze and cold water to the cooling sys- to run after the ignition key has been removed. A correctly functioning cooling system requires tem when the engine is also cold.

  • Page 75: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

    3. Put the cap back on and screw tight. If the engine is not running, power assisted steering is no longer effective. You can continue to steer the car but considerably more effort will be required to turn the steering wheel. Changing air cleaner filter element A dirty air cleaner not only reduces engine per-...

  • Page 76: Brake Fluid Reservoir

    Booklet. If brake fluid must be added to the reservoir, use only new and unused original Porsche brake fluid. Do not use any other brake fluid or brake Brake fluid reservoir (B) fluids that have absorbed moisture from the open air, or brake fluid that is dirty.

  • Page 77: Fuel Recommendations

    Fuel recommendations Unleaded fuels may not be available outside the Your Porsche is equipped with a catalytic con- continental U.S. and Canada. Therefore, we rec- verter and must use UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. ommend you do not take your car to areas or...
  • Page 78 U.S. gasoline pumps is calculated as research octane number plus You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche, motor octane number, divided by 2, that is writ­ provided the octane requirements for your ve­...

  • Page 79: Fuel 7 8 - 8

    If you plan to take your Porsche outside the con- Fuel economy • Prolonged "warm up" idling wastes gas. Start tinental limits of the United States or Canada, the vehicle just before you are ready to drive. Fuel economy will vary depending on there is the possibility that Accelerate slowly and smoothly.

  • Page 80: Additional Equipment

    Secure it additionally by locking the roof Roof racks transport system. Normal commercially available roof racks can- not be fitted. If an original Porsche rack (as Radio reception available hitherto) is fitted, the permissible roof load is 35 kg (77 lbs).

  • Page 81: Car Care Instructions

    The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality vehicle. New cars should be washed carefully with plenty baked synthetic enamel.
  • Page 82 Do not resort to using Porsche polish until it be- restore the oils preserving the high luster and spread on the roads, the whole engine compart-...
  • Page 83 - main on the paintwork. They should therefore be and the undersealing restored as necessary. removed without delay with Porsche Tar Re- mover or Porsche Insect Remover. Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with...
  • Page 84 (mild soap and water solution). If the Light lenses and plastics rect, the protective coating on the wheels leather is heavily soiled the Porsche Cockpit Use only soap and water solution for cleaning Cleaner can also be used. Please follow the in- will be destroyed.
  • Page 85 Storing your Porsche Vehicle If you intend to store your Porsche for a pro- longed period, please consult your authorized Porsche dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the most suitable and necessary...
  • Page 86 Practical Tips, Emergency Service Cautions Tool kit, car jack Tires, wheels 90 - 93 Spare tire Lock-up wheel nuts Changing a wheel Lifting vehicle Battery 98, 99 Emergency starting 100, 101 Fuses and relays Replacing bulbs 103 - 107 Headlight adjustment Manual operation of headlights Emission control system 110, 111...
  • Page 87 V-belts or other moving parts. rious personal injury. coverage. * Your Porsche is equipped with a transis- • Only work on your vehicle outdoors or in torized ignition system with breakerless a well ventilated area.

  • Page 88: Tool Kit

    Tool kit WARNING Car jack Use the jack only for changing a wheel. The tool kit is a lift-out tray fitted into the rear The car jack and the rim wrench are located un- Never jack up other vehicles or other loads cross wall of the car.

  • Page 89: Tires/Wheels

    We or complete loss of traction, vehicle control consult your Porsche dealer. He has the tech- recommend, however, that you do not let the or stopping ability. Reduce speed on wet sur- nical information necessary to advise you tires wear down to this extent.
  • Page 90 Porsche dealer. Uneven wear may not always be due to improper wheel alignment. If in doubt, contact your Porsche dealer or In case of tire damage, where it is uncertain It can be the result of individual driving habits Porsche importer of your country.
  • Page 91 If, for example, the last three numbers read 121, this means it was produced Check with your Porsche dealer regarding the If new tires are fitted only on one axle, a notice- in the 12th week of 1991.
  • Page 92 Before mounting snow tires, consult with your Snow tires do not fulfill their purpose if the tread Tire designations Porsche dealer. He has the technical information depth is less than 5/32 in/4 mm. Comply with Due to new speed and load ratings for radial...

  • Page 93: Spare Tire

    Repair and remounting must only be done by the tire manufacturer. Inflate the collapsible tire with the electric air compressor that comes with your Porsche. Do Tire tread depth not use other equipment! As required by law, the tread depth of the col- 1.

  • Page 94: Lock-Up Wheel Nuts

    When taking the vehicle to your Porsche dealer or to a workshop for wheel 3. Turn the key slightly and withdraw it together or tire service, remember to leave one key with with the lock.

  • Page 95: Changing A Wheel

    7. To lower the car, turn the jack handle coun- Changing a wheel • Never jack the car up by the body or the terclockwise till tire touches ground. bumpers. WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may result 8. Fully lower the vehicle and remove jack. Sequence of operation in serious personal injuries to you or to by- standers.

  • Page 96: Lifting Vehicle

    The vehicle should never be lifted or jacked up from underneath the engine oil pan, the transmission housing, or the front or rear axle. This could lead to serious damage. Lifting with workshop hoist or floor jack Make sure there is sufficient clearance between pads and vehicle before driving vehicle onto hoist, especially if the vehicle has a large front panel or spoiler.

  • Page 97: Battery

    How often water must be added depends on short distances only. Only use an original Porsche battery, with the operating conditions and on the time of year. correct part number, as a replacement.
  • Page 98 NEGATIVE (-). headlights, heater, rear window defogger, etc., skin, immediately rinse with cold water for are used more frequently. Let your Porsche several minutes and call a doctor. dealer test the battery's capacity before winter • Do not connect or disconnect charger cables sets in.

  • Page 99: Emergency Starting

    Emergency starting with jumper Vehicle with booster battery should not be running. Disconnect ground cable. cables WARNING Remove vent caps from booster battery and Improper use of booster battery to start a discharged battery. Preferably lay a cloth vehicle may cause an explosion. over open vents to reduce explosion hazard.
  • Page 100 booster battery. Then connect clamp at 3. Connect clamp of minus-cable to negative (-) terminal of booster battery (3). other end of negative (-) cable to the en- gine compartment strut rod (- arrow). 4. Connect clamp on opposite end of cable to a bare metal part (4) of car with discharged CAUTION: battery.

  • Page 101: Fuses And Relays

    In case of a repeated short Testing and replacement of a defective relay circuit, the new fuse will burn out again, should only be done by an authorized Porsche causing possible injury. dealer. If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep on re- The relay for the rear window wiper is located placing it.

  • Page 102: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs To avoid short circuits, turn off the respective electrical components when changing light bulbs. Keep bulbs free of grease and dirt. Hold them only with a clean cloth or soft paper. Do not use chemical cleaning agents for the plastic lenses.
  • Page 103 Additional headlights 3. Remove Phillips screws holding the lamp (ar- 5. Remove defective bulb and replace Be sure rowed) and pull out the lens as a unit. guide pins on bulb base fit into socket of re (fog lights, high beam) flector.

  • Page 104: Tail Lights

    3. Turn holder of defective bulb anticlockwise to 1. Remove tool tray from the rear cross wall Tail lights limit stop and remove bulb-holder. inside luggage compartment. A-tail lights 4. Remove bulb from bulbholder and fit new 2. Use the spark plug spanner to unscrew the B-stop light bulb.
  • Page 105 Front turn signal lights Additional stop light Front parking lights 1. Remove Phillips screws from light unit and re- 1. Remove screws holding the lens and remove move unit. lens. 2. Lightly pull lens out and replace defective 2. Remove bulb from bulbholder and fit new bulb.

  • Page 106: License Plate Lights

    License plate lights Interior lights Ashtray light 1. Unscrew both screws and lift out lamp hous- The following description applies to the dome 1. Remove the two screws in ashtray housing ing. lights, courtesy lights and the luggage compart- and pull the housing upward and out. ment light: 2.

  • Page 107: Headlight Adjustment

    Headlight adjustment 1. Remove cover of rubber buffer. Screw "a" (lateral adjustment) right turn = beam moves right Headlight adjustment should be done with a 2. Remove Phillips screws from rubber buffer left turn = beam moves left headlight aiming device under the following con- and the transparent side cover with a screw- ditions: driver.
  • Page 108 WARNING Manual operation of Do not turn the knob on the drive shaft as retractable headlights long as the automatic mechanism is operat- ing. The motor may turn suddenly and cause If the retractable headlights do not work auto- injury. Before turning the knob, check matically, they can be opened manually by turn-...

  • Page 109: Emission Control System

    • As with any vehicle, do not park or proved by the manufacturer. ment. Your Porsche is equipped with such a sys- operate your vehicle in areas where • Do not alter or remove any device, such tem.

  • Page 110: How Emission Control Works

    Catalytic converter can reach the catalytic converter. This To reduce these pollutants, your Porsche is The catalytic converter is an efficient "clean-up" could result in overheating of the con- equipped with a precisely calibrated fuel injection device built into the exhaust system of the ve- verter.

  • Page 111: Fuel Evaporation Control

    Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing purging of the canister during all other running to be used on Porsche vehicles. Under certain conditions of the engine if the coolant tempera- circumstances, wheel lifts may be used when ture of the engine is below a defined tempera- the vehicle will not roll.
  • Page 112 Towing eyes Pulling vehicle onto flat bed Secure straps to rear of flat bed. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension tie-down straps. A threaded towing eye is contained in the tool Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat kit.
  • Page 113 Vehicle Identification, Technical Data 1 Engine number 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Identification plate 4 Safety compliance sticker 5 Paint data 6 Vehicle identification label...

  • Page 114: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle identification When ordering spare parts or submitting in- quiries, always quote vehicle identification and engine number to assure correct and prompt service. Radio number Vehicle identification number Engine number The radio number is beneath the ashtray cover. In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations, The engine number is stamped on the front rein- The number is revealed by removing the ash- the vehicle identification number of your car is...
  • Page 115 The safety compliance sticker is your assurance the driver's side. The vehicle identification label is located under- that your Porsche complies with all Federal neath the luggage compartment floor cover, Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which were in next to the spare wheel well.

  • Page 116: Technical Data

    Fuel octane rating 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.
  • Page 117 Performance* Manual transmission Automatic transmission Maximum speed 171 mph (275 km/h) 171 mph (275 km/h) Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.5 seconds 5.6 seconds Time at end 1/4 mile 13.7 seconds 14.1 seconds Time at end 1 km 24.7 seconds 25.2 seconds 'At curb weight and half-load capacity, excluding optional equipment and accessories.
  • Page 118 Engine oil stopped. The difference between the max. and min. marks on the dipstick is approx. 1.6 U.S. qts. or 1.5 liters. Porsche does not recommend the use of oil additives. See also "En- gine Oils". Approx. 4.23 U.S. gals, or 16 liters. Factory filled to -22° F (-30° C) for U.S.A. and -40° F Cooling system with heating (-40°C) for Canada.
  • Page 119 Rims, tires Summer tires front 225/45 ZR 17 on rims 7,5 J χ 17 H2 or AH (65 mm*) rear 255/40 ZR 17 on rims 9 J χ 17 H2 or AH (55 mm*) 225/45 R 17 90 Τ M+S on 7,5 J χ 17 H2 or AH (65 mm*) rims front and Snow tires 8 J χ...
  • Page 120 Weights Manual transmission Automatic transmission Curb weight 3593 lbs./1630 kg 3637 lbs./1650 kg Maximum load capacity 650 lbs./ 295 kg 606 lbs./ 275 kg Maximum permissible weight 4244 lbs./1925 kg 4244 lbs./1925 kg Maximum axle load, front* 2072 lbs./ 940 kg 2072 lbs./ 940 kg Maximum axle load, rear* 2425 Ibs./llOO kg...
  • Page 123 180mph...
  • Page 124 Index...
  • Page 125 - system 30 - 33 Ε Index - warning light Electrical system 98 - 109 Break-in-hints Emergency flasher Bulbs - replacing 103 - 107 - starting 67, 100, 101 Emission control system 110, 111 Engine compartment 63, 83 ABS brake system 32, 33 Capacities - exhaust...
  • Page 126 Gearshiftin - fog 49, 104 Parking brake light Glove compartment - interior 14, 18, 107 - lights/lever 50, 106 Gong 12, 25, 36,49 - license plate Performance - parking 50, 106 Polishing 83, 84 Power steering fluid 76, 120 - stop 105, 106 - switch - windows..

  • Page 127: Transmission 6 5 - 6

    Spare tire - collapsible - label Specifications - engine - towing 112, 113 Ventilation/heater controls 55 - 58 Speed control - automatic 53, 54 Voltmeter 40, 41 Speedometer 36, 37, 110 Starting hints/engine Steering lock Steering wheel adjustment Warning functions Sun visors Warning indicator lights 40 - 42...

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