
Index
363
Air pressure
Comfort tire pressure (bar/psi)
......................... 354
Data (bar/psi)
................................................ 354
Plate
............................................................ 348
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 151
Air suspension
.............................................. 225
, 238
Compressor connection for inflating tires.
.......... 308
Displaying status of level control
on multi-purpose display
.................................. 131
Lowering the car
............................................ 191
Lowering the car for loading
............................ 191
Overview
...................................................... 190
Raising the car
.............................................. 191
Setting loading level
....................................... 191
Setting low level
............................................. 191
Setting normal level
........................................ 191
Setting special terrain level
.............................. 191
Setting terrain level
........................................ 191
Warning message on the multi-purpose display
.... 192
Air vents
Adjusting
........................................................ 79
Opening/closing
.............................................. 79
Airbag
Airbag warning light on the tachometer
................ 49
Automatic deactivation of the passenger airbag
..... 47
Care Instructions
............................................ 277
Disposal
......................................................... 46
Function
......................................................... 46
Functional description
....................................... 45
Installation location
........................................... 45
Passenger airbag warning light
........................... 48
Unit
............................................................... 58
Air-conditioning compressor
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Switching on/off (ECON mode)
........................... 65
Air-conditioning sensors
For 2-zone air conditioning
................................. 71
For 4-zone air conditioning
................................. 76
Alarm button
............................................................ 17
Alarm system
......................................................... 245
Function
....................................................... 245
Function indication
......................................... 247
Functional description
..................................... 245
Hitching a trailer
............................................ 230
Persons/animals remaining in the locked vehicle
. 246
Switching off alarm
......................................... 245
Switching off
passenger compartment monitoring system
....... 246
Switching on/off
............................................ 246
When disconnecting battery
............................. 321
Alcantara
Care instructions
............................................ 277
All-Season tires
Overview
................................... 350
, 351
, 352
All-Terrain tires
Overview
................................... 350
, 351
, 352
All-wheel drive
Functional description
..................................... 182
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 154
Aluminum rims
Care instructions
............................................ 276
Inscription
..................................................... 291
Antifreeze
.............................................................. 255
In coolant
..................................................... 255
In washer fluid
............................................... 258
Anti-freeze content
.................................................. 255
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Functional description
..................................... 186
Off-road ABS functional description
.................... 187
Warning light on the tachometer
....................... 187
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 153
Armrest
Opening front storage compartment
.................. 224
Opening rear storage compartment
................... 224
Ashtray
Front, emptying
............................................. 227
Front, opening
............................................... 227
Rear, emptying
.............................................. 228
Rear, opening
................................................ 228
Assembly aid for wheel changes
................................ 303
Assistance when driving downhill
(Engine Braking Support)
.......................................... 189
Audio
Tips
............................................................. 218
Audio interface, installation position
............................ 221
auto (light switch)
Functional description, driving light assistant
....... 104
Switching on driving light assistant
.................... 104
AUTO button
2-zone air conditioning
...................................... 71
4-zone air conditioning
...................................... 76
Automatic (Tiptronic S)
Functional description
..................................... 170
Gear selector
................................................ 171
Rocker switches on the steering wheel
................. 58
Selector lever
................................................ 171
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
.............57
Automatic anti-dazzle operation
...................................57
Automatic brake differential (ABD)
Automatic deactivation
....................................184
Functional description
.....................................182
Automatic headlight beam adjustment
Functional description
.....................................106
Automatic speed control (cruise control)
Accelerating
..................................................167
Decelerating
..................................................168
Functional description
.....................................167
Interrupting operation
......................................168
Storing speed
................................................167
Switching off
.................................................168
Switching on
..................................................167
Automatic transmission fluid
......................................260
Automatically closing the rear lid
..................................25
AUX interface, installation position
..............................221
Average consumption
Displaying/resetting average consumption
on multi-purpose display
..................................132
Avoiding false alarms
...............................................245
BBaby seat
Installing with LATCH system
..............................53
LATCH restraint system
.....................................53
Prescribed installation direction
..........................50
Battery
..................................................................220After charging
................................................325
Care
............................................................321
Changing in car key
........................................322
Charge state
.................................................320
Charging
.......................................................325
General information
........................................320
Location
.......................................................320
Procedure after battery connection
...................322
Putting vehicle into operation
............................322
Replacing
......................................................321
Starting with jumper cables
..............................323
Vehicle electrical system voltage indication
.........121
Voltage indication
...........................................121
Warning message on multi-purpose display
.........152
Winter driving
................................................321
Before driving off
.............................................. 4
, 196
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Emergency unlocking
Of the filler flap
.............................................. 267
Spare wheel bracket
....................................... 311
Emission control (check engine)
Functional description
..................................... 123
Warning light on the tachometer
....................... 123
Emission Control System
.......................................... 263
Engaging the rear differential lock
.............................. 178
Engine
Break in hints
.................................................... 6
Cooling system
.............................................. 122
Data
............................................................ 349
Idling
........................................................... 171
Starting
........................................................ 160
Stopping
...................................................... 161
Engine Braking Support
(assistance when driving downhill)
.............................. 189
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Functional description
..................................... 184
Engine oil
.............................................................. 251Change
........................................................ 253
Change quantity
............................................. 359
Checking oil level with oil dipstick
...................... 252
Choosing the right oil
...................................... 253
Consumption
................................................. 349
Dipstick
........................................................ 253
Engine oil pressure
......................................... 153
Filler opening
................................................. 254
General information
........................................ 253
Level
........................................................... 252
Oil-level warning on the multi-purpose display
...... 252
Recommendation
........................................... 253
Temperature gage
......................................... 120
Topping up
................................................... 254
Engine oil level
....................................................... 252
Checking
...................................................... 252
Entry & Drive
Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.... 21
Opening/closing Panorama roof system
with car key
.................................................... 99
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.20
Entry aid
Functional description
....................................... 39
Switching on/off
.............................................. 39
Error messages
Displaying
..................................................... 130
Overview of warning messages
on the multi-purpose display
............................. 149
Exhaust gas
Monitoring warning light
........................ 117
, 119
Exhaust pipes
............................................................. 3
Stainless steel tailpipes, care instructions
........... 276
Exit aid
Functional description
....................................... 39
Switching on/off
.............................................. 39
External audio source, interface
................................. 221
FFabric linings, care instructions
................................. 277
Factory settings
Resetting multi-purpose display
......................... 148
Faults
After charging the battery
................................ 325
Emergency operation of automatic rear lid
........... 26
Emergency operation of ignition key
in ignition lock
............................................... 159
Emergency operation of rear lid
.......................... 31
Emergency operation of sliding/lifting roof
............ 94
Emergency operation
of the Panorama roof system
........................... 101
Emergency operation of the spare wheel bracket
.311
Emergency operation of Tiptronic selector lever
.. 175
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap
................. 267
Overview of warning messages
on the multi-purpose display
............................. 149
Panorama roof system
...................................... 99
ParkAssist
.................................................... 240
Parking heater
................................................. 85
Power windows
................................................ 90
Sliding/lifting roof
............................................. 94
When opening and closing
................................. 31
Filler flap
............................................................... 267Emergency unlocking
...................................... 267
Filling pressure
Plate location
................................................ 348
Reducing
............................................ 307
, 308
Tires (bar/psi)
............................................... 354
Warning light on speedometer
.......................... 141
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 151
Filter
Air cleaner maintenance instructions
.................. 260
Particle filter maintenance instructions
............... 260
Fire extinguisher
....................................................... 40
Floor mats, care instructions
..................................... 277
Fluids and fuels
Brake fluid
....................................................359
Coolant
........................................................359
Engine oil
......................................................359
Fuel
.............................................................359
Hydraulic fluid for power steering
......................259
Overview
......................................................359
Washer fluid
..................................................359
Folding key bit in/out
.................................................16
Folding wedges to prevent rolling
...............................296
Footbrake
..............................................................163
Warning light
.................................................164
Footwell lightning
Dimming
.......................................................109
Four-wheel drive
Functional description
.....................................182
Warning message on multi-purpose display
.........154
Four-zone air conditioning
Air-conditioning sensors
.....................................76
Controlling rear air-conditioned areas
with the front control panel
................................79
Defrosting windshield
........................................75
Disabling control panel (rear)
..............................79
Disabling control panel for air-conditioned areas
at the rear
.......................................................79
Operating overview, front
...................................75
Operating overview, rear
...................................76
REST mode
.....................................................65
Setting air distribution
.......................................77
Setting air quantity
...........................................77
Setting temperature
..........................................77
Switching ECON mode on/off
.............................65
Switching Mono function on/off
...........................78
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
.......78
Switching on recirculating-air mode
.....................78
Using engine residual heat
.................................65
Fresh-air intake
.........................................................80
Front seat
Adjusting
........................................................36
Drawer under the right front seat
......................225
Passenger mirror as parking aid
.........................38
Recalling settings (memory)
...............................37
Storing driver’s seat settings (memory)
................38
Storing passenger’s seat settings (memory)
..........38
Front seat with memory
..............................................37
Storing door mirror settings
...............................56
Front seats
..............................................................34
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Emergency operation of ignition key
in ignition lock
............................................... 159
Emergency operation of rear lid
.......................... 31
Emergency operation of sliding/lifting roof
........... 94
Emergency operation, Panorama roof system
..... 101
Emergency operation, spare wheel bracket
........ 311
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap
................ 267
Overview of warning messages
on the multi-purpose display
............................. 149
Panorama roof system
...................................... 99
ParkAssist
.................................................... 240
Parking heater
................................................. 85
Power windows
................................................ 90
Tiptronic selector lever emergency operation
...... 175
When opening and closing
................................. 31
Manual air conditioning
Defrosting windshield
........................................ 67
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview
........................................... 67
REST mode
..................................................... 65
Setting air distribution
....................................... 68
Setting air quantity
........................................... 68
Setting fan
...................................................... 68
Setting temperature
......................................... 68
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching ECON mode on/off
............................. 65
Switching on recirculating-air mode
..................... 68
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
Manual headlight beam adjustment
............................. 234
Manual transmission
Clutch
.......................................................... 169
Shift pattern
.................................................. 169
Maximum permitted engine speeds
............................ 169
Measurements, Technical data
.................................. 360
Memory
.................................................................. 37Automatic storage
............................................ 38
Recalling seat settings
...................................... 37
Storing driver’s seat settings
.............................. 38
Storing passenger’s seat settings
....................... 38
Minor repairs
In the event of a flat tire
.................................. 295
Jack in the luggage compartment
..................... 291
Securing the vehicle against rolling
................... 295
Tool kit in the luggage compartment
................. 292
Towing the vehicle
.......................................... 342
Mirrors
.......................................................... 62
, 234
Activating synchronous adjustment
of door mirrors
.............................................. 143
Additional door mirrors when towing a trailer
....... 234
Adjusting door mirrors
...................................... 55
Adjusting door mirrors as parking aid
.................. 56
Adjusting the door mirrors synchronously
............. 55
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
.... 57
Folding in door mirrors
...................................... 55
Interior mirror
.................................................. 57
Storing door mirror settings (memory)
................. 56
Switching automatic anti-dazzle operation
on and off
....................................................... 57
Switching door mirror heating on/off
................... 56
Switching on manual anti-dazzle operation
............ 57
Unfolding door mirrors
...................................... 55
Motion sensor (passenger compartment monitoring)
Switching off on the multi-purpose display
.......... 142
Moving-off assistant
For Tiptronic S (hillholder)
................................ 187
On vehicles with manual transmission
(Porsche Drive-Off Assistant)
............................ 188
Multi-functional steering wheel
Functional description
....................................... 60
Illumination of steering wheel buttons,
switching on/off
............................................... 61
Operating the function keys
................................ 60
Multi-purpose display
Activating synchronous mirror adjustment
.......... 143
Changing settings
for opening and locking the vehicle
.................... 143
Changing settings of central locking system
....... 143
Displaying status of level control
....................... 131
Displaying status of locks/reduction
.................. 131
Displaying warning messages
........................... 130
Displaying/resetting average consumption
.......... 132
Gear display for Tiptronic S
.............................. 171
Operating principle
......................................... 124
Overview of warning messages
......................... 149
Resetting to factory settings
............................ 148
Setting a speed limit
....................................... 129
Setting compass
............................................ 147
Setting language for displays
........................... 148
Setting lighting off delay
.................................. 146
Setting the clock
............................................ 146
Setting the tire type and size
............................ 134
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................... 132
Setting tire sealant/sealing set
......................... 140
Setting units of displays
..................................148
Setting vehicle loading
....................................135
Switching daytime driving lights on/off
...............145
Switching off passenger compartment monitoring
142
Using the telephone
........................................128
NNavigation system
...................................................220
Nearfield lighting
.....................................................124
Normal level
...........................................................190
OOctane rating, fuel
...................................................269
Octane ratings
........................................................269
Odometer
Display
.........................................................121
Resetting
......................................................121
Off delay
Setting
.........................................................146
Switching on
..................................................109
Off-road
Crossing obstacles
.........................................201
Driving downhill
..............................................198
Driving systems for off-road driving
...................196
Engaging the center differential lock
..................178
Engaging the rear differential lock
.....................178
Low Range indicator light
.................................179
Rules for off-road driving
..................................195
Sand
............................................................201
Setting special terrain level
..............................191
Setting terrain level
.........................................191
Switching on Low Range (reduction)
...................178
Track ruts
.....................................................202
Uphill driving
..................................................197
Water crossing
..............................................199
Off-road ABS
..........................................................198
Off-road ABS functional description
.............................187
Off-road driving
Crossing obstacles
.........................................201
Downhill driving
..............................................198
Driving rules
..................................................195
Engaging the center differential lock
..................178
Engaging the rear differential lock
.....................178
Low Range (reduction) indicator light
.................179
Recommendation
...........................................196
Rules for driving
.............................................195
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Sand
........................................................... 201
Switching off Low Range (reduction)
.................. 178
Switching on Low Range (reduction)
.................. 178
Track ruts
.................................................... 202
Uphill driving
................................................. 197
Water crossing
.............................................. 199
Off-road PSM functional description
........................... 184
Off-road roof-mounted headlights
............................... 217
Off-road shifting
Limit speed
.................................................. 177
Oil....................................................................... 251Change quantity
............................................ 359
Checking oil level with oil dipstick
..................... 252
Choosing the right oil
..................................... 253
Consumption
........................................... 6
, 349
Dipstick
....................................................... 253
Engine oil pressure
........................................ 153
Filler opening
................................................ 254
General information
........................................ 253
Oil-level warning on the multi-purpose display
...... 252
Temperature gage
......................................... 120
Topping up
................................................... 254
Oil level
Checking
...................................................... 252
On-board computer
Activating synchronous mirror adjustment
.......... 143
Changing settings
for opening and locking the vehicle
................... 143
Changing settings of central locking system
....... 143
Displaying status of level control
...................... 131
Displaying status of locks/reduction
................. 131
Displaying warning messages
.......................... 130
Displaying/resetting average consumption
......... 132
Gear display for Tiptronic S
............................. 171
Operating principle
........................................ 124
Overview of warning messages
........................ 149
Resetting to factory settings
............................ 148
Setting a speed limit
...................................... 129
Setting compass
........................................... 147
Setting language for displays
........................... 148
Setting lighting off delay
................................. 146
Setting the clock
........................................... 146
Setting the tire type and size
........................... 134
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring
...................... 132
Setting tire sealant/sealing set
......................... 140
Setting units of displays
.................................. 148
Setting vehicle loading
.................................... 135
Switching daytime driving lights on/off
.............. 145
Switching off passenger compartment monitoring
142
Using the telephone
....................................... 128
Opening and closing
Automatically closing the rear lid
........................ 25
Closing the rear window
.................................... 27
Closing the spare wheel bracket
....................... 311
Engine compartment lid
.................................... 29
Loadspace floor
............................................ 207
Locking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 21
Opening the rear lid automatically
....................... 24
Opening the spare wheel bracket
...................... 310
Panorama roof system
..................................... 97
Roller blind for Panorama roof system
............... 100
Sliding/lifting roof
............................................ 92
Unlocking and opening rear window
.................... 27
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.20
Unlocking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 20
Opening and closing the engine compartment lid
............ 29
Opening and locking
Closing the rear lid automatically
........................ 25
Closing the rear window
.................................... 27
Engine compartment lid
.................................... 29
Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
... 21
Locking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 21
Opening and locking vehicle door from inside
....... 28
Opening the rear lid automatically
....................... 24
Unlocking and opening the rear window
............... 27
Unlocking vehicle door with car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 20
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.20
Opening the rear lid automatically
................................ 24
Operating in other countries
..................................... 266
Operating overview
2-zone air conditioning
...................................... 70
4-zone air conditioning, front
............................. 75
4-zone air conditioning, rear
.............................. 76
Manual air-conditioning
..................................... 67
Parking heater
................................................ 81
Operating the function keys on steering wheel
............... 60
Operating the horn
.................................................... 58
Overview of capacities
Engine oil
..................................................... 359
Oxygen sensor
....................................................... 264
PPaint
Care instructions
........................................... 273
Polishing
...................................................... 273
Preserving
.................................................... 273
Removing spots and stains
.............................. 273
Repairing damage
.......................................... 273
Panic button
............................................................ 17
Panorama roof system
Brief overview
................................................. 96
Comfort function
.............................................. 99
Emergency operation
..................................... 101
Functional description
....................................... 97
Malfunctions
................................................... 99
Opening closing with car key
............................. 99
Opening/closing
.............................................. 98
Opening/closing roller blind
............................. 100
Roller blind cleaning position
............................ 101
ParkAssist
............................................................. 235
Distance display, front
.................................... 239
Distance display, rear
..................................... 239
Functional description
..................................... 237
Sensors
....................................................... 238
Switching on/off
............................................ 237
When driving with a trailer
............................... 240
Parking
................................................................. 175Applying the parking brake
.............................. 162
Distance display, front
.................................... 239
Distance display, rear
..................................... 239
Locking the vehicle
.......................................... 21
ParkAssist, functional description
..................... 237
Sensors
....................................................... 238
Switching ParkAssist on and off
........................ 237
When towing a trailer
...................................... 240
Parking aid
.............................................................. 56
Distance display, front
.................................... 239
Distance display, rear
..................................... 239
Functional description
..................................... 237
Sensors
....................................................... 238
Storing door mirror setting as parking aid
............ 38
Switching on/off
............................................ 237
Swivelling down mirror glass
.............................. 56
When driving with a trailer
............................... 240
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Technical data
Capacities
.................................................... 359
Comfort tire pressure (bar/psi)
......................... 354
Dimensions
................................................... 360
Driving performance
....................................... 361
Engine
......................................................... 349
Ground clearance
........................................... 357
Tire pressure (bar/psi)
.................................... 354
Tires, wheels, tracks
...................................... 350
Weights
........................................................ 356
Telephone
............................................................. 219
Using via multi-purpose display
......................... 128
Telescopic bar (cargo management system)
Inserting and adjusting
.................................... 208
Temperature sensor
For 2-zone air conditioning
................................. 71
For 4-zone air conditioning
................................. 76
Temporary change-down
.......................................... 172
Terrain level
........................................................... 190
Test stands
Brake test
..................................................... 189
Theft protection
........................................................ 15
Tie-down
Belts
............................................................ 207
Equipment
.................................................... 233
Rings
........................................................... 212
Tie-down rings,
securing points in the luggage compartment
................ 207
Tiptronic S
............................................................... 58
Functional description
..................................... 170
Gear display on the multi-purpose display
........... 171
Gear selector
................................................ 171
Rocker switches
............................................ 172
Rocker switches on the steering wheel
................ 58
Selector lever
................................................ 171
Tire
Care
............................................................ 285
Checking pressure
......................................... 306
Life.............................................................. 285Traction
....................................................... 283
Wear
............................................................ 285
Tire and rim sizes
................................................... 353
Tire pressure
Air pressure (bar/psi)
...................................... 354
Comfort tire pressure (bar/psi)
......................... 354
Load
............................................................ 233
Plate
............................................................ 348
Plate location
................................................ 348
Reducing
............................................ 307
, 308
Warning light
....................................... 117
, 119
Warning light on speedometer
.......................... 141
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 151
When towing a trailer
...................................... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Functional description
..................................... 133
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 132
Setting the tire type and size
............................ 134
Setting vehicle loading
.................................... 135
Tire sealant/sealing set
For defective tires
.......................................... 296
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 140
Tires
Breaking in new tires
.......................................... 6
Changing
............................................ 220
, 302
Comfort tire pressure, data (bar/psi)
................. 354
Damage
....................................................... 286
Fitting spare wheel on spare wheel bracket
......... 309
Flat
.............................................................. 295
General information
........................................ 281
Inflating
........................................................ 307
Inflating (with compressor from tool kit)
.............. 307
Inflating (with compressor
on vehicles with air suspension)
........................ 308
Inscription on radial tire
................................... 290
Overview
...................................................... 350
Removing spare wheel from spare wheel bracket
.309
Removing/fitting spacers
................................. 303
Replacing tires (general information)
.................. 286
Rim offset
..................................................... 350
Sealant
......................................................... 296
Sidewall
........................................................ 290
Size
................................................... 290
, 350
Snow chains (general information)
..................... 289
Spare wheel (general information)
..................... 309
Storage
........................................................ 287
Tire pressure plate
......................................... 348
Tire pressure, data (bar/psi)
............................ 354
Tracks
......................................................... 350
Valves
.......................................................... 286
Wheel bolt wrench
.......................................... 292
Winter tires (general information)
....................... 288
Tool kit
.................................................................. 281Compressor (on vehicles without air suspension)
.292
Jack
............................................................ 291
Screwdriver
.................................................. 292
Wedges
........................................................ 296
Wheel bolt wrench
..........................................292
Tools
....................................................................281Compressor (on vehicles without air suspension)
.292
Jack
.............................................................291
Screwdriver
...................................................292
Wedges
........................................................296
Wheel bolt wrench
..........................................292
Torque, Technical data
.............................................349
Towing
Capacity
.......................................................231
General information
........................................342
Screwing in front towing hook
...........................344
Screwing in rear towing hook
...........................343
Towing bar
....................................................342
Towing hook when recovering the vehicle
...........345
Towing rope
..................................................342
Track
Data
............................................................350
Traction
.................................................................198
Traction control system (TCS)
Functional description
.....................................182
Trailer
Coupling
.......................................................230
Definitions
.....................................................231
Effects on ParkAssist
......................................240
Electrical connection
.......................................230
Hitching
........................................................230
Operation
......................................................230
Retrofitting
....................................................230
Tips on driving
...............................................235
Trailer load data
.............................................356
Unhitching
.....................................................230
Transmission
Shift pattern
..................................................169
Transport (on car trains, ferries, etc.)
Securing the vehicle
.......................................192
Transverse lock
Displaying status of locks
on the multi-purpose display
.............................131
Engaging
......................................................178
Trip counter
Display
.........................................................121
Resetting
......................................................121
Turn signal
Switch
..........................................................106
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