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Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.
f Always observe the instructions provided by
the charger manufacturer.
f When charging the battery, ensure adequate
ventilation.
1. Connect the charger to the jump starting
terminals.
Only plug into the mains and switch the
charger on when it is connected up correctly.
2. Switch on the charger.
3. After charging the battery, first switch off the
charger and then disconnect it.
4. Please see the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE
INTO OPERATION” on page 292.
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
Information
f Please observe the regulations for disposing
of batteries.
Car key
If the battery in the remote control becomes too
weak, the message “Replace ignition key battery”
will appear on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel.
The battery should be changed in this case.
Changing battery
1. Remove the emergency key.
2. Lever off the cover on the back of the key
housing using a small screwdriver.
3. Change the battery (check polarity).
4. Re-fit cover and press together firmly.
5. Insert the emergency key.
Replacing Bulbs
The headlights are under high voltage when
installed.
f Exercise extreme care when working close
to the headlights.
Risk of short circuit.
f Always switch off the relevant load when
changing bulbs.
Risk of damage.
Bulbs of a high wattage can damage the housing.
f Only use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
f Bulbs must be clean and free from oil, grease
or fingerprints.
f Never touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper when replacing
bulbs.
f Always carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, it is mandatory to carry
spare bulbs.
Headlight High Voltage
Hazard
WARNING
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NOTICE
NOTICE
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Headlights
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Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion and
excessive temperatures.
f Do not affix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards”
or film) close to the headlights.
f Use soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses. In no case may
chemical cleaners or other volatile cleaning
fluids be used.
f To prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or
merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
Information
The headlights can mist up due to temperature
and humidity.
f To ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover
the gap between headlight and body.
Removing headlights
1. Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition
key, or pull out the control unit on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive.
2. Open the engine compartment lid.
3. Take a socket wrench out of the tool kit.
4. Place the socket wrench on the release and
turn in direction of arrow until you feel and hear
the headlight being released.
5. Pull headlight approx. 4 in. (10 cm) forward
out of the fender.
6. Press back the release tab of the connector
and pull off connector.
7. Pull headlight out completely.
NOTICE
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Installing headlights
1. Insert headlight into the guide rails, attach the
connector and then slide the headlight fully into
the fender.
2. Press the headlight to the rear and
simultaneously turn the socket wrench in
direction of arrow.
You should feel and hear the headlight locking
mechanism engage.
3. Check that the headlight is seated securely.
4. Remove the socket wrench and place it in the
tool kit.
5. Close the engine compartment lid.
Halogen headlights
Changing bulb (H7) for low beam/high beam
headlight
1. Remove the headlight.
Please see the chapter “REMOVING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 295.
2. Press both release tabs down and remove
the cover.
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3. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
4. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
5. Insert bulb socket and turn in clockwise
direction.
Make sure that the bulb is installed in the
correct position.
6. Fit cover on headlight.
Both release tabs must be fully engaged.
7. Install the headlight.
Please see the chapter “INSTALLING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 296.
8. Check operation of bulbs.
Changing bulb for static cornering light
(H11)
1. Remove the headlight.
Please see the chapter “REMOVING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 295.
2. Press the release tab and open the cover.
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3. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
4. Pull both release tabs on the connector apart,
and pull connector out of bulb socket.
5. Replace defective bulb.
Make sure that the bulb is installed in the
correct position.
6. Close cover on headlight.
The release tab must engage fully.
7. Install the headlight.
Please see the chapter “INSTALLING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 296.
8. Check operation of bulbs.
Changing bulb (H7) for auxiliary
high-beam headlight
1. Remove the headlight.
Please see the chapter “REMOVING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 295.
2. Press the release tab and open the cover.
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3. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
4. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
5. Insert bulb socket and turn in clockwise
direction.
Make sure that the bulb is installed in the
correct position.
6. Close cover on headlight.
The release tab must engage fully.
7. Install the headlight.
Please see the chapter “INSTALLING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 296.
8. Check operation of bulbs.
Side marker light
Changing bulb (W5W)
1. Remove screws in the wheel housing trim
using a Torx screwdriver.
2. Open the trim panel.
3. Release the safety clip by pressing from the
rear with a screwdriver and press the light out
of the wheel housing area from behind.
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4. Pull the bulb socket straight out.
5. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
6. Press the bulb socket straight in as far as it will
go and check that the marking on the bulb
socket is horizontal.
7. Check operation of bulb.
License plate lights
Changing bulb (W5W)
1. Press the tab and remove the light unit.
2. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
3. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
4. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise
as far as it will go.
5. Clip the light unit back in again.
6. Check operation of bulb.
Changing light-emitting diodes and
long-life bulbs
The following lights have light-emitting diodes and
long-life bulbs:
– Daytime driving lights, front side lights, front
turn signal lights, gas-discharge bulbs in Bi-
Xenon headlights, tail lights and additional
brake light, interior lights, fog lights and
courtesy lights in the door mirrors.
Replacement of the long-life bulbs involves
a greater amount of installation work.
f Have defective light-emitting diodes and long-
life bulbs replaced at your authorized Porsche
dealer.

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