CButler

If my light switch is inadvertently kept in the furthest position to the right, without the key being in the ignition, my headlights will stay on until they run the battery cold. Don't really think this is a system problem with my car -- only a design shortcoming (defect?). Perhaps there is a setting with the Sport Chrono that I need to be checking into.

spar10

coochas - i looked at your link coincidentally this afternoon. there's some great info there! thanks for putting it together.

CButler

Page 131 of the 2006 Manual states in relevant part:

"If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is opened while the lights (not the parking light or Welcome Home lighting) are on, a chime warns of possible battery discharge.

In some countries, differences are possible due to provisions of law."

So, maybe that explains it -- North American delivered 997s don't have auto shut-off headlamps?

am722

Well, I'm stumped. Whenever I turn off the ignition, my headlights immediately follow suit. Not sure about whether the chime goes off anyway if the **** is still turned to the "headlight on" position.

CBnAT

Dave I think instead of a manual every Porsche should be delivered with a copy of your website.

Coochas

Ahhhhhh, thanks.