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  • Page 2 Your car may have all or some of the components de­ scribed in this manual. Should you 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 options or equip­ ment.
  • Page 3 NOTICE OF USED CAR PUR- and you are probably no novice take your Porsche to an authorized CHASE post card. This card can be when it comes to automobiles. dealer for service. It provides your found in the Warranty &...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Index Engine-compartment 48· - h o o d release Capacities -number Cassette radio - o i l 42.44.50.51.80 Catalytic converter 55,72-73 -specifications 76-80 Cautions Center console 17,34-35 Central door locking - radiator Central warning light system Acceleration kick-down Changing a wheel 60-61 Fan switch Accelerator pedal...
  • Page 6 Oil changing/checking 50,51 Starting hints/engine 14,42 -filter Steering lock 9,12-14 Identification plates -grades 50,80 Sun visors Ignition/steering lock - pressure gauge/warning lights 24 Instrument cluster 12,18 -transmission Τ Instrument illumination 18,19 Intensive windshield washer/ Tachometer Ρ switch/reservoir 20,57 Technical data 76-85 Interior lights 13,68...

  • Page 7: Number

    Location of Vehicle Identification Number, Paint and Engine Number When ordering spare parts or submitting inquiries, always quote vehicle identifi- cation and engine number to ensure correct and prompt service. Vehicle identification number Engine number Paint number In accordance with Federal Safety Regula- The engine number ist stamped on the front The paint number is on the doorjamb on the tions, the vehicle identification number of...
  • Page 8 The sticker also shows the month and year The Safety Compliance Sticker is your as- how to perform most of the checks listed on surance that your Porsche complies with all of production and the vehicle identification the following page. If in doubt, have these...
  • Page 9 Before going on a trip... In the drivers seat... On the highway... 1 - Be sure tires are inflated correctly.Look 1 - Depress plate in center of steering wheel 1 - Always drive defensively. Expect the for bruises and tire wear. unexpected.
  • Page 10 The new format of the master and auxiliary The master key has a built-in flashlight in the keys makes unauthorized duplication of the Your Porsche comes with two each of the keys virtually impossible. This means, how- following keys: key head. The beam from a small bulb in the...

  • Page 11: Anti-Theft Alarm

    (optional equipment) partment lid or the engine hood. The engine If your Porsche is equipped with an anti-theft The glove compartment lock can only be un- cannot be started while the alarm system alarm system, you will be given the two keys locked with the black key.

  • Page 12: Central Door Locking

    The car is safely locked when locking knob Doors „A" is fully down on both doors. If locking knob „A" is not fully down on one door, open To open doors from outside, pull the re- that door again, close it firmly and repeat the cessed door handle.

  • Page 13: Rear Seats

    Front seats Correct seat positioning is important for safe and comfortable driving. Therefore, the seat and the backrest angles in your Porsche are fully adjustable. Seat adjustment To move the seat forward or backward, pull the locking lever at the front of the seat up.
  • Page 14 To permit easy access to the rear, the seat will slide forward automatically when the backrest is folded down (with ignition on or off). The seat will remain in a position that permits comfortable entry to the front, when the backrest is tilted back to its upright po- sition and securely locked.

  • Page 15: Ignition/Steering Lock

    xide which is a colorless and odorless dual warning lights should go out. The gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if STOP LAMΡ will go out after depressing inhaled. the brake pedal and the PARK BRAKE light after fully releasing the parking brake (see "Central warning light sys­...
  • Page 16 For your and your passenger's protec- tion, wear safety belts at all times while the car is in motion. Your Porsche is equipped with a safety belt for each front and rear seat. The inertia real safety belt provides safety with freedom of movement.
  • Page 17 If belts show damage to webbing, bindings, buckles or retractors, they should be re- placed. If belts do not work properly, see your Porsche dealer to have them repaired or re- placed. Do not modify or disassemble the safety belts in your car.

  • Page 18: Dashboard

    Dashboard panel 4 Heating and air conditioning controls 12 Power window switch 5 Reset button for central warning light and center console 13 Electric sliding roof switch 6 Center air vents 14 Rear window wiper switch 7 Safety belt warning light 15 Gearshift lever 8 Glove compartment lock 1 Side window defogger/defroster vents...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster 1 Odometer reset switch 16 Locking lever for steering column/ 9 High beam indicator light 2 Light switch instrument cluster height adjustment 10 Right combination instrument 3 Fog light switch 17 Automatic speed control lever 11 Emergency flasher switch 4 Left combination instrument 18 Windshield wiper and windshield/head- 12 Rear window defogger switch...

  • Page 20: Lane Changer

    Lane changer To indicate your intention when changing lanes on expressways, slightly lift or depress the turn signal indicator lever to the resist- ance point. The lever turns off automatically when released. High beam/low b e a m - w i t h ignition on and light switch in position 2, push lever forward to select high beam (arrow 1).
  • Page 21 The electric washer system is actuated as Windshield wiper/washer and Intensive windshield washer follows: headlight washer (where system (where applicable) 5 - p u l l lever toward steering wheel to ope- applicable) lever rate windshield washer. Fluid can be sprayed onto the windshield from any se- This lever has 6 switch positions.

  • Page 22: Automatic Speed Control

    To operate the automatic speed control To change the preset cruising speed Increase preset speed: - Accelerate by depressing the accelerator pedal. When the desired speed is reached move the lever up (arrow 1) and take the - Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, foot off the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 23: Speedometer

    High beam indicator light The blue light in the instrument cluster will light up when the selector lever is pushed forward. The blue light will go out as soon as low beam is selected. Turn signal indicator light The green signal indicator light in the instru- ment cluster will flash with the selector lever in either up or down position.

  • Page 24: Coolant Temperature Gauge

    Needle in red field - warning If needle enters the red field, the engine is Fuel level warning light overheating. The central warning light will also come on. Reduce speed and engine This light comes on when the fuel reserve rpm.

  • Page 25: Alternator Warning Light

    Alternator warning light Reminder". The light will come on (and stay on) every 30,000 miles or 48,000 km to re- mind you to take your car to your Porsche dealer for the scheduled emission control maintenance service. The voltmeter shows the overall condition of The OXS lamp lights up when the ignition is the charging system.

  • Page 26: Central Warning Light System

    The STOP LAMP light will go out after the This electronic warning system monitors the brake pedal has been depressed. The PARK most important functions of your Porsche Reset button (white arrow) BRAKE light will go out as soon as the park-...

  • Page 27: Emergency Flasher

    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. To defog - switch not depressed 0 - heating element off. 1 - heating element on. The heating element will provide a steady energy output to keep the rear window free from fog.

  • Page 28: Rear View Mirrors

    Rear view mirrors Adjust the outside and inside mirrors be- We recommend you do not put decals or when the ignition is turned on. The control fore driving off. It is important for safe other signs on the windows of your car switch is located next to the side window driving that you have good vision to the that may interfere with the driver's vision.

  • Page 29: Sun Visors

    Glove compartment Sun visors Vanity mirror The illuminated glove compartment can be opened by pulling the recessed handle in The vanity mirror is located in the headliner the lid (arrow). behind the sun visor on the passenger side. The glove compartment can be locked or On cars equipped with an electric sliding unlocked with either the master or the auxil- The front sun visors can be moved to the...

  • Page 30: 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 re- moved, the socket may be used for small electrical appliances, such as a shaver, Clock hand vacuum cleaner or air compressor to...
  • Page 31 Heating/ventilation/ air conditioning controls 3 - air vents for passenger compartment 1 - defogging/defrosting nozzles for wind- shield 4 - air outlet nozzles for foot wells Each individual vent outlet is adjustable to 2 - defogging/defrosting vents for side win- permit the regulation of air flow within the dows 5 - air nozzle inside glove compartment...
  • Page 32 When the temperature control lever is in the defrost position, move side lever down to close the vents. On vehicles equipped with an automatic climate control system, the vents will close automatically. Temperature control - upper lever lever to left - cold lever to right - increased heating Maximum heating output is achieved when...

  • Page 33: Air Conditioning

    To obtain maximum cooling, move upper Further operation could lead to compres- lever to the extreme left, open side window sor damage. Have your Porsche dealer and center air vents, and turn the fan control locate and correct the problem. He has knob to speed 4.
  • Page 34 the knob clockwise, fan speeds 1-4 can be selected to increase the air volume. Temperature control - upper lever Move lever to desired temperature setting. Program control - lower lever -climate control system and fan motor off. - automatic air flow distribution for heating system only.
  • Page 35 Rear window wiper To avoid scratching the glass, the rear win- dow should be sufficiently wet before turning on the wiper. To actuate the wiper, push the rocker switch in the center console. The wiper action disengages or engages automatically when the luggage compart- ment lid is opened or closed.
  • Page 36 Should the moving roof encounter an ob- pulling it down and disengaging the spring Do not depress the rocker switch but let your stacle, it will stop automatically to avoid catch. Porsche dealer correct the fault. possible injury.

  • Page 37: Brake - Booster

    Brake pedal the brake booster is defective, more pres- sure on the brake pedal is required to bring Your Porsche is equipped with a hydraulic the car to a halt. dual circuit brake system with selfadjusting disc brakes at the front and rear. Make it a...

  • Page 38: Antenna

    Tone modulation: Turn lever (C) behind left knob to change to high or low tone. Porsche Stereo-Cassette-Radio Sensitivity control - mono/stereo Channel balance: Pull out left knob (A) and turn to balance left and right speakers.

  • Page 39: Luggage Compartment Lid

    Luggage compartment lid Engine compartment hood To open... To release... To open - insert the master or auxiliary key into the - slide the release lever (arrow) on the left - Lift hood slightly and press safety catch lock and turn counter-clockwise. The lid side underneath the dashboard panel.

  • Page 40: Clutch

    3rd to 4th gear Both back-up lights come on when the trans- clutch. See your Porsche dealer for recti- 40 mph / 64 km/h or 2700 rpm mission is put into reverse (with ignition on).

  • Page 41: Controls For

    Controls for Position 2 and 1 Driving the Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission are to be used for mountain driving or slow There are a few points you should know if driving, and also when you want to make use you want to take full advantage of the Auto- of the engine's braking effect.

  • Page 42: Accelerator Pedal

    Emergency starting down position. The transmission will now is easy. Simply release the accelerator pe- Your Porsche with Automatic Transmission shift automatically into the next lower gear dal and move the selector lever from the cannot be started by pushing or towing.

  • Page 43: Automatic Garage Door

    To check this: If the engine fails to start after 10 to 15 drive your Porsche close to the garage door Oil consumption in the engine is normal. The seconds of cranking, wait about 10 se- and run the engine at different speeds.

  • Page 44: Pads

    There are no specific break-in rules for your Maximum engine speed Porsche; however, by observing a few pre- cautions you can help extend the service The red mark on the tachometer dial serves life and performance of your engine.

  • Page 45: Corrosion Prevention

    Washer reservoir Your Porsche dealer can assist you in choos- leum jelly. To assure that the windshield washer and ing suitable winter tires and snow chains.
  • Page 46 Locks can freeze in the winter if water gets into the lock cylinders. When washing your If you plan to take your Porsche outside the car in the winter, do not aim the water jet continental limits of the United States or directly at the locks.
  • Page 47 The longer the dirt is left on the paint, the greater the risk of damaging the glossy new The Porsche paint finish is of a high quality car finish, either by scratching if the dirt is Oils contained in the paint are the most baked synthetic enamel.
  • Page 48 Before placing your car in storage for a pro- Do not pour the liquid on the cloth material. Remove the wiper blades periodically and longed period of time, consult your Porsche Dampen a clean cloth and rub carefully, scrub with a hard bristle brush and a strong dealer regarding corrosion prevention.

  • Page 49: Cautions

    Exercise Extreme Caution when working under the Engine Hood • Your Porsche is equipped with a tran- • Before working on any part in the engine compartment, turn the engine off. sistorized ignition system with breaker- less distributor. • If work has to be done with the engine...

  • Page 50: Emergency Service

    Porsche dealer. Regulations in some countries require ad- The jack should only be used for changing ditional tools.

  • Page 51: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Always use a quality oil labeled "For service API/SE". Let your Porsche dealer assist you with selecting the correct grade and visco- sity. Porsche recommends not to use any oil additives. The engine in your car depends on oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.

  • Page 52: Filter

    Changing engine oil With the engine at operating temperature and the ignition off. 1 - loosen and remove oil filler cap 2- loosen oil drain plug (arrow) on oil pan and allow oil to drain completely Note: When removing oil drain plug with your fingers, keep your arm as high as possible to prevent hot oil from run- ning down your arm.

  • Page 53: Automatic Transmission Fluid (Atf)

    Changing the ATF We recommend that you have the transmis- Do not tow the car or run the engine with- sion oil changed at your Porsche dealer, The ATF has to be changed at the intervals out ATF in the transmission.

  • Page 54: Cooling System

    When the engine is warm, the coolant Porsche dealer. Anti-freeze other than level will be above the filler mark. specified by Porsche for aluminium engi- Since the closed cooling system loses al- nes and radiators may cause corrosion most no coolant, topping up is normally not of the cooling system, leading to engine required.

  • Page 55: Filling Capacities

    To avoid damage to the engine, only add cold anti-freeze and cold water to the cool- ing system when the engine is also cold. A warm engine should only be topped up if the coolant level has dropped appreciably below the filler mark. Too much added cool- ant will escape through the pressure cap when coolant warms up.

  • Page 56: Fluid

    Check the brake fluid level regularly. Since brake fluid immediately or contact the tions unburned fuel can reach the catalytic the reservoir is transparent, the fluid level nearest Porsche dealer to have the cause converter. can be checked without removing the filler located and corrected.

  • Page 57: Fuel Recommendation

    Fuel Recommendation (U.S. Cost of Living Council octane rating). The 91 RON octane rating which you will find Your Porsche is equipped with a catalytic on a label on the right side of the engine converter and must use UNLEADED FUEL compartment of your car is based on the re- ONLY.

  • Page 58: Air Cleaner

    Your Porsche dealer can advise you which being towed, the vehicle can still be 3 -Clean filter housing with lint-free rag and product to use.

  • Page 59: Pressure-Tires

    215/60 VR 15 tires requiring an inner tube, always in­ 36 psi or 2.5 bar pattern, etc. This also applies to Porsche- 205/55 R 16 M + S stall new tubes. recommended replacement tires.

  • Page 60: Aircompressor

    Tire tread depth As required by law, the tread depth of the Inflate the collapsible tire with the electric air compressor that comes with your Porsche. collapsible tire is the same as that of the Do not use other equipment! original equipment tire.

  • Page 61: Changing Wheels

    by the bumpers or the body. Passengers should not remain in the car when the car is jacked up. Sequence of operations 1 -Loosen the wheel nuts about one turn. Do not yet remove the nuts. 2 -Securely insert the car jack in the jack- port located under the body.
  • Page 62 Lifting car with workshop hoist Lifting car with floor jack Lifting car with car jack The same lifting points illustrated for the hoist also apply when using a floor jack. The rear end of the car can also be lifted with a floor jack in the center of the rear suspension cross member.

  • Page 63: Fuses And Relays

    with the engine running or the ignition Relays on could cause electrical shock. ---- rear window defogger IIIi - not connected When replacing a fuse, do not hold fuse not connected by its metal parts. In case of a repeated emergency flasher unit short circuit, the new fuse will burn out power window controls...

  • Page 64: Fuse Chart

    Fuse Chart Electrical component Amperes 1 fog lights 2 not connected 3 engine compartment/license plate lights 4 switch illumination lights 5 cigarette lighter 6 windshield wipers Two additional 25 amp fuses for the central 7 not connected locking system are located above the central 8 sliding roof (optional equipment) .
  • Page 65 We recommend that battery voltage Battery care out the spare tire. be tested by your Porsche dealer who has - battery should be securely mounted Before work is done on the electrical sys- the appropriate equipment. If the car is not...

  • Page 66: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs To avoid short circuits, turn off the respect- ive electrical components when changing light bulbs. Sealed Beam Headlights Keep bulbs free of grease and dirt. Hold them only with a clean cloth or soft paper. Do not use chemical cleaning agents for Replacing light unit 5 - unscrew the 3 small Philips screws from the plastic lenses.
  • Page 67 Front turn signal lights (A) Fog lights Front parking lights (B) 1 - remove screws from plastic trim, take off trim 1 - remove screws from plastic trim, take off 2 - remove Philips screws. Take off lamp trim 3 - disconnect wire. Push down holding 2 - remove screws holding the lens, and clamp for bulb remove lens...

  • Page 68: License Plate

    License plate lights Tail lights The tail lights are housed in one unit. 1 - Remove Philips screws and lamp lens. 1 - Unscrew both screws and lift out lamp housing. 2 - Replace bulb. 2 - Replace bulb. 3 - Reinstall lamp lens and tighten Philips screws evenly, alternating from one to 3 - Reinstall lamp housing and make sure A - turn signal light...
  • Page 69 Ashtray light 1 - Remove the two screws in ashtray hous- ing and pull the housing upward and out. 2 - Slide bulb holder out of the housing and replace defective bulb. 3 - Slide bulb holder back into housing and check light by turning on the ignition.

  • Page 70: Headlight Adjustment

    Headlight adjustment Headlight adjustment should be done with Adjustment screws Screw "a" (lateral adjustment) a headlight aiming device under the follow- ing conditions: right turn beam moves right At curb weight of car (i.e. car ready for use left turn beam moves left and with full fuel tank).

  • Page 71: Emergency Starting

    Emergency starting with jumper cables Warnings: How to use jumper cables Improper use of a booster battery to start a car represents an explosion hazard. The jumper cables must be sufficiently long for vehicles not to touch. Improper hook up Lead-acid batteries generate explosive of jumper cables can ruin the alternator.

  • Page 72: Emergency Towing

    Note: If you are towing another car, it should - Brake booster will not be operative when Your Porsche with automatic transmission not be heavier than your Porsche (approx. the engine is not running. More brake cannot be started by pushing or towing.

  • Page 73: Emission Control System

    Your Porsche is equipped with such a sys- improper use of the car may cause overheat- tem. On the following page we explain how ing problems.

  • Page 74: Emission Control System

    How Emission Control Works Your Porsche is equipped with a precisely way catalytic converter. If, at any time, the calibrated fuel injection system to assure air/fuel mixture ratio is either below or in a finely balanced air/fuel mixture under all excess of lambda = 1.0, pollutants increase.
  • Page 75 Emission Control System 1 Fuel pump 2 Fuel filter 3 Fuel pressure damper 4 Fuel injector (8 x) 5 Fuel pressure regulator 6 Oxygen sensor 7 Control unit 8 Three way catalyst 9 Exhaust manifold 10 Ignition distributor 11 Intake manifold 12 Throttle valve housing 13 Cold start injector 14 Aux.

  • Page 76: Fuel Evaporation Control

    Fuel Tank Venting Fuel Evaporation Control Activated Charcoal Filter charcoal filter element. When the engine is An expansion chamber for the fuel tank and running, fresh air is drawn in through the vent lines are part of the fuel tank vent sys- Vapors from the fuel tank are trapped in a charcoal filter.

  • Page 77: Technical Data

    Technical Data Engine Μ 28.13/14 Number of cylinders Bore 3.74 in/95.0 mm Stroke 3.11 in/78.9 mm Displacement 272.97 cu.in/4474 c m Compression ratio SAE net-horsepower SAE J 245 220 hp/1165 kW at 5500 rpm SAE net-torque SAE J 245 265 ft.lb/348 Nm at 4000 rpm Unleaded fuel only 91 RON (87 CLC rating on fuel pumps in U.S.A.) Fuel octane rating Max.

  • Page 78: Gear Ratios

    Engine Design Specifications 8 cylinders in V configuration Design Operating cycle 4 stroke Cooling water cooled Lubrication pressure-fed from sump light metal alloy Cylinder block and head Valve operation 1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank Camshaft drive toothed V-belt Crankshaft forged Fuel supply electric pump...

  • Page 79: Weights

    Rims, Tires, Wheel Alignment Summertires 215/60 V R 1 5 o n 7 J χ 15 Η 2 rims or 225/50 VR 16 o n 7 J χ 1 6 H 2 r i m s Wintertires 185/70SR15M + S on 7J χ 1 5 H 2 rims or 205/55R16 on 7J x 1 6 H 2 rims Collapsible spare tire 165-15 LRb on 5 J χ...

  • Page 80: System

    P e r f o r m a n c e * Manual transmission Automatictransmission 143 mph (230 km/h) 140 mph (225 km/h) Maximum speed Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 7,5 seconds 8,5 seconds 16 seconds Time for1/4 mile 15,5 seconds 29 seconds Time for 1 km 28 seconds...

  • Page 81: Capacities

    SAE 10 W-40, SAE 15 W-50 or 20 W-50. The 20 W-50 oil should not be used at constant temperatures below + 5° F / - 1 5 Porsche recommends the use of single-grade oils only if multi-grade oils are not readily available. Oil changes must then be performed according to season to guard against engine damage.

  • Page 82: Dimensions

    Cooling system mixing chart Anti-freeze (Approximate values) Temperature down to Anti-freeze Water Water Anti-freeze/water - 2 2 ° F 4 5 % 5 5 % 7.6 U.S. qts. 9.3 U.S. qts. o r - 3 0 ° C or 7.2 liters or 8.8 liters 5 0 % 8.4 U.S.

  • Page 87: Gas Station Information

    Gas Station Information Fuel recommendation Fuses and relays Starting In footwell on passenger side. 91 RON (87 CLC on U.S. fuel Manual transmission: Only start in Neutral. pumps) minimum. Automatic transmission: Start in Neutral or Park. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. Starting engine Fuel tank capacity: 23 U.S.
  • Page 88 Underneath spare tire in lug- add or drain ATF. Have a Engine oil gage compartment. Check Porsche dealer correct the each cell. Top up with distilled Use only quality HD oils "For cause promptly. water. Never disconnect bat- Service API/SE". Details un-...
  • Page 89 Windshield washer fluid reservoir (A) 8.5U.S.qts. or 8 liters. Coolant reservoir (B) Anti-freeze must remain in cooling system all year round. Coolant level should be up to filling mark when engine is Spare tire, jack cold. Jack support points Underneath luggage compartment. Black arrows: Jackports for car jack Always add anti-freeze and White arrows: Lifting points for workshop...

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