Opening and Locking
27
Unlocking and opening rear windowThe vehicle doors remain locked after unlocking
the rear lid.
The rear window is locked automatically after
30 seconds if it is not opened.
Unlocking with the key
(only on vehicles without Powerliftgate)
fPress button on the key for approx.
2seconds.
The rear window pops open.Unlocking with the key
1. Press button on the key.
2. Press the release button A and open the
window.
Unlocking with Porsche Entry & Drive
(keyless)
Warning!
Risk of being locked out of vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive.
fDo not leave the key in the vehicle if the vehicle
is locked and access is gained through the
rear window. The vehicle is automatically
locked when the rear window is closed.
If the key has been left in the vehicle, the emer-
gency flasher flashes twice and a warning
signal sounds. The rear window can be opened
again within approx. 30 seconds.
After 30 seconds have elapsed, the vehicle
can be unlocked again only with the second key.
Danger!
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment when the rear
window is open.
fAlways keep the rear lid and rear window
closed when the engine is running.
fAlways keep the rear lid and rear window closed while driving.
The rear window is unlocked if you are in the rear
area of the vehicle with the key.
fPress the release button A and open the
window.
Closing the rear windowClose the rear window and press it into the lock
until it can be felt to engage.
Note on operation
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, the rear
lid, rear window and spare wheel bracket can no
longer be opened when the car key with remote
control is out of range.
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Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
43
Maintenance Notes
The belt tensioner system can be triggered only
once; the system must be replaced afterwards.
If there is a fault in the belt tensioner system, the
airbag warning light lights up.
Work may be performed on the belt tensioner
system only by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are
triggered.
This does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
An audio-visual warning system is interconnec-
ted with the driver’s safety belt.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will
sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and
passenger to buckle up.
In addition, the gong will sound for approx.
90 seconds if vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph/
24 km/h.
The safety belt warning lights in the instrument pa-
nel and multi-purpose display will go off as soon as
the driver has buckled up.
Fastening the safety beltfAssume a comfortable sitting position.
Adjust the backrest of the front seat so that the
belt always rests on your upper body and runs
across the middle of your shoulder.
fGrasp the belt tongue and pull the belt in a
slow, continuous motion across your chest and
lap.Note on operation
The belt can be blocked if the vehicle is standing
at an angle or if the belt is pulled out using a
jerking movement.
fThe belt cannot be pulled out while accelera-
ting and slowing down, when cornering and
when driving uphill.
fInsert the belt tongue into the appropriate
buckle on the inboard side of the seat, until it
locks securely with an audible click.
fMake sure that belts are not trapped or twis-
ted, and that they are not rubbing on sharp
edges.
fThe horizontal section of the belt should al-
ways fit snugly across the pelvis. Therefore, af-
ter fastening the belt, always pull the diagonal
part of the belt upwards.
Pregnant women should position the belt as
low as possible across the pelvis, and ensure
that it is not pressing against the abdomen.
fPull on the diagonal section of the belt now and
again during the journey to ensure that the
horizontal section remains tight.
Safety Belt Warning System
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Steering wheel buttons – lightingWhen the light switch is operated, the light
switches on automatically.
Using the buttons on the back of the steering
wheel (arrow), the lighting for the function keys
and the rocker switches can be switched on and
off.
Switching lighting off
fPress button.
Switching lighting on
fPress button again.
Function keys on multi-functional
steering wheelfPlease read and understand the operating in-
structions supplied for the Porsche communi-
cation systems before operating the function
keys.
Answer the telephone
–Take calls.
Hang up the telephone
– End or reject the call.
Increase the volume of the relevant
communication system
Decrease the volume of the relevant
communication system
Switch off the sound
Next radio station/title
– Select the next radio station or title.
Last radio station/title
– Select the previous radio station or
title.
Source selection
– Select available audio source.
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Displaying important numbers and callingThe IMPORTANT NOS. menu shows the entries
stored as important numbers on the SIM card.Displaying telephone book, selecting
party and callingThe PHONE BOOK menu shows the entries of the
telephone book that are stored on the SIM card.
Displaying missed calls, calling back
partyThe telephone numbers of the rejected calls are
shown in the MISSED CALLS menu. The numbers
are stored on the SIM card.
Setting speed limit on the multi-
purpose displayA speed limit can be entered to monitor the driving
speed. When it is exceeded, a signal sounds and
the multi-purpose display displays the message
LIMIT EXCEEDED.
Note on operation
fFor information on the operating principle of
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OPERATING
PRINCIPLE” on Page 124.Accepting current speedYou can define the current speed as the speed
limit in the menu MPH-LIMIT.
1.MAIN MENU
> PHONE
> IMPORTANT NOS.
Select and confirm.
2.Select entry from the list.
3.Confirm selection.1.MAIN MENU
> PHONE
> PHONE BOOK
Select and confirm.
2.Select entry from the list.
3.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
> PHONE
> MISSED CALLS
Select and confirm.
2.Select entry from the list.
3.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
>MPH-LIMIT
Select and confirm
2.Select CURRENT MPH.
3.Confirm selection.
LIMIT ACTIVE is activated automatically and
the selected speed limit is shown.
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments – in the sub-menu TYRE PRESSURE (filling infor-
mation):
as a required pressure for each axle if Tire
Pressure Monitoring has not yet been taught
the corresponding values,
– in the front left door aperture for each wheel,
– in the Technical Data chapter in this Owner’s
Manual: Please see the chapter “TIRE
PRESSURES, COLD (68 °F/20 °C)” on
Page 354.
If Tire Pressure Monitoring has been taught the
corresponding values, the deviations from the
required pressure are shown in the sub-menu
TYRE PRESSURE (filling information) indepen-
dently of the tire temperature. The correct tire
pressure adjustment can be made for a wheel on
the basis of this display information even if the
tires are warm.
Insufficient tire filling pressure can cause tires to
overheat when driving and thus be damaged –
even invisibly.
Hidden tire damage is not eliminated by subse-
quently correcting the tire pressure.
fFor this reason, always make sure that the tire
pressure is correct.
fFor further information on maintenance and
care of tires and wheels:
Please see the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS” on
Page 281.
Switching off passenger compart-
ment monitoring on the multi-
purpose displayThe passenger compartment monitoring system
can be temporarily deactivated in the ALARM sub-
menu.
When the doors are locked again, the ultrasound
passenger compartment monitoring system is
activated once more.
Further important information concerning this
topic can be found in a separate chapter:
fPlease see the chapter “TEMPORARILY
DEACTIVATING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
MONITORING SYSTEM” on Page 246.
Notes on operation
fComfort settings can be made only when the
vehicle is stationary.
fFor information on the operating principle of
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OPERATING
PRINCIPLE” on Page 124.
Switching passenger compartment
monitoring on/offThe alarm is triggered if motion is detected in the
interior with the doors closed (e.g. if a window is
broken in a theft).1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> COMFORT
> ALARM
Select and confirm.
2.Select INTERIOR.
3.Confirm selection.
Monitoring is activated.
Monitoring is deactivated.
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Luggage Compartment, Loadspace and Storage
Car Audio Operation/TipsFor radio operation see your radio manual
which is included with your on-board litera-
ture.FM receptionA vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio.
Because the vehicle moves, reception conditions
are constantly changing.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from
other vehicles are all working against good recep-
tion.
Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be
problems when they are not.
The following characteristics are completely
normal for a given reception area, and they do not
indicate any problem with the radio itself.
Note
Electronic accessories should only be installed by
your authorized Porsche dealer.
Equipment which has not been tested and
approved by Porsche may impair radio reception.Fading and drifting
FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km),
except for some high power stations.
If a vehicle is moving away from the desired
station's transmitter, the signal will tend to fade
and/or drift. This condition is more prevalent with
FM than AM, and is often accompanied by
distortion.
Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain
degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selec-
tion of a stronger signal.
Static and fluttering
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter
and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or moun-
tains, the radio sound may be accompanied with
static or fluttering because of the characteristic of
FM.
In a similar effect, a fluttering noise is sometimes
heard when driving along a tree-lined road.
This static and fluttering can be reduced by
adjusting the tone control for greater bass
response until the disturbance has passed.Multipath
Because of the reflecting characteristics of FM, di-
rect and reflected signals may reach the antenna
at the same time (multipath) and cancel each other
out.
As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead
spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter
or loss of reception.
Station swapping
When two FM stations are close to each other, and
an electronic dead spot, such as static or multi-
path area, interrupts the original signal, some-
times the stronger second signal will be selected
automatically until the original one returns.
This swapping can also occur as you drive away
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Compact disc player
Caution!
To avoid damage to compact disc player and
discs.
fUse only compact discs labeled as shown,
having no dirt, damage or warpage.
fNever attempt to disassemble or oil any part
of the player unit. Do not insert any object
other than a disc into the slot.Remember there
are no user-serviceable parts inside the
compact disc player.
fDo not allow the disc to sustain any finger-
prints, scrapes or stickers on the surfaces.
This may cause poor sound quality.
Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole.
fWhen not in use, take the disc out of the player,
put the disc back into its case and store it
away from dust, heat, damp and direct sun-
light.
Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun
can damage the disc.fIf the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping
the surfaces from the center to the outside in
a radial direction with a soft cloth.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
anti-static record preservative.
Disc cleaners are available in audio stores.
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms Important legal and safety information
regarding the use of cellular telephones
Some states may prohibit the use of cellular tele-
phones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and
regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the
areas where you drive.
Danger!
Risk of an accident.
Severe personal injury or death can result in
the event of an accident.
Looking away from the road or turning your
attention away from your driving can cause
an accident and lead to serious personal
injury or death.
When using your cellular telephone, you should
always:
fGive full attention to your driving - pull off the
road and park before making or answering a
call if traffic conditions so require; andfKeep both hands on the steering wheel - use
hands-free operation (if available) - pull off the
road and park before using a hand-held tele-
phone.
It is essential to observe the telephone
manufacturer's instructions before operating
the telephone.
Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which
is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in
accordance with the technical requirements of
Porsche.
The transmission power must not exceed
10 W.
The devices must possess a type approval for
your vehicle and have an “e” symbol.
If you should require equipment with transmission
power values greater than 10 W, please consult
your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose.
He is familiar with the technical requirements for
installing devices of this kind.
The antennas for all radios and telephones with a
transmitting antenna must be externally mounted.
The improper installation of radios or telephones
or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting
antenna inside the car may cause the warning
lights to come on.
Improper installation of such equipment can
create a discharged battery or excessive current
draw from added equipment.
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Parking
Front ultrasound sensorsSensors
Six ultrasound sensors in the front and rear
bumpers measure the distance to the closest
obstacle.
– Range of outer sensors
(front and rear):
approx. 24 in. (60 cm)
– Range of front middle sensors (arrow):
approx. 48 in. (120 cm)
Rear ultrasound sensors– Range of rear middle sensors (arrow)
(only in vehicles without spare wheel bracket):
approx. 59 in. (150 cm)
– Range of rear middle sensors
(only in vehicles with spare wheel bracket):
approx. 48 in. (120 cm)
Obstacles cannot be detected in the “blind” sen-
sor area (above and below the sensors).Maintenance Notes
fThe sensors must always be kept free of dust,
ice and snow in order to ensure that they are
fully functional.
fDo not damage sensors by abrasion or
scratching.
fMaintain sufficient distance when cleaning with
steam-jet units.
The sensors will be damaged if the pressure is
too high.
Note on operation
The rear ultrasound sensors may not function
correctly if tires that have not been recommended
by Porsche are fitted on the spare wheel bracket.
If the spare wheel bracket is open, this may impair
the function of the rear ultrasound sensors.
In vehicles that have air suspension with level
control and height adjustment, the system may
not recognize obstacles near the ground at terrain
level or special terrain level.
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