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Minor Repairs 199
Wheel Bolts
f Always clean the wheel bolts before fitting.
f Wheel bolts must not be greased.
f Replace damaged wheel bolts.
Only use genuine Porsche wheel bolts
assigned especially to this model or wheel
bolts of similar quality that have been
manufactured according to Porsche
specifications and production requirements.
Tightening torque
Tightening torque for wheel bolts: 160 Nm
(118 ftlb.).
Security wheel bolts
The adapter (wrench socket) supplied for the
security wheel bolts (if fitted) can be stored in
the tool kit in the front luggage compartment.
f If the wheels have to be removed at the
workshop, do not forget to hand over the
socket for the security wheel bolts along with
the car key.
f To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti-
theft protection, the adapter must be used
between the wheel bolt and the wheel bolt
wrench.
f When positioning the wrench socket, ensure
that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel
bolt.
Flat Tire
1. Stop the vehicle as far away from the driving
lane as possible.
The vehicle must be parked on a firm and flat
surface offering adequate grip.
2. Switch emergency flasher on.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Put the vehicle in 1st gear.
5. Straighten the front wheels.
6. Remove the ignition key, in order to lock the
steering and prevent the engine from being
started.
7. Get all passengers to leave the vehicle.
8. Set up the warning triangle at a suitable
distance.
Filling in tire sealant
The tire sealant can be found in the right-hand box
in the front luggage compartment. The
compressor is located under the cover in the front
luggage compartment.
The tire sealant can be used to seal small cuts,
especially in the tire tread.
Sealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency solution so you can drive to the
nearest workshop. Even if the tire is air-tight,
it may only be used for short journeys in an
emergency.
The tire sealant set comprises:
– a filler bottle
– a filler hose
– a valve turner
– a spare valve insert
– a sticker with the maximum permitted speed
– a compressor
– operating instructions
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