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Automatically Controlled 4-Zone
Air-ConditioningDepending on various factors (e.g. ambient tem-
perature, sunlight, air quality), the air-conditioning
system controls the preset interior temperature
fully automatically.
Temperature, air quantity and air distribution can
be set individually/separately for the four air-con-
ditioned areas front left, front right, rear left and
rear right.
You can manually influence the automatic system.
This individual adjustment is shown on the
air-conditioning display panel.Please read the information on:
–REST mode,
–ECON mode and
– air-conditioning compressor
on page 65.
Control panel, front
A- Windshield defroster
B-Heated rear window
C- AUTO button (automatic mode)
REST button (engine residual heat)
D- Recirculated air, automatic recirculated air
E- Air-conditioning display
F-Temperature sensor
G- Air-quantity button, left
H-Temperature button, left
I- Air to windshield, left
J- Air to footwell, left
K- Air to left central and side vents
L- Setting for rear air-conditioned areas
M- ECON button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
N- Air to right central and side vents
O- Air to footwell, right
P- Air to windshield, right
Q- Temperature button, right
R- Air-quantity button, rightfPress button on the front control panel.
Indicator light lights up.
The air flows to the windshield and the front
side windows.
The windshield is demisted or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Ending the function
fPress button again or
fPress the button .
Defrosting the windshield
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Air Conditioning, Parking Heater and Heated Rear Window
Changing air flow directionfSwivel vent fins B in the desired direction.
Note on operation
Fresh air or conditioned fresh air can be delivered
from all vents depending on the air distribution
setting.Fresh-air intakeIn order to ensure unhindered air intake:
fKeep the fresh-air intake between the wind-
shield and the engine compartment lid free
from snow, ice and leaves.
The heated rear window is ready for operation
when the ignition is on.
Switching onfPress button B.
Indicator light in button lights up.
Depending on the outside temperature, the
heating switches off automatically after approx.
5 to 20 minutes.
The heating can be switched back on again by
pressing the switch again.Switching offPress button B.
Indicator light in button goes out.
Heated Rear Window
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Air Conditioning, Parking Heater and Heated Rear Window Notes on operation
The parking heater runs on fuel, and it therefore
cannot be switched on after the reserve warning
lights up.
fFor further information on the fuel reserve
warning:
Please see the chapter “FUEL RESERVE WAR-
NING” on Page 120.
The parking heater must be operated at least
once per month with the engine cold.
Ignition off: When the parking heater is running,
the remaining running time is shown on the display
panel.
Operation of the parking heater is clearly audible
when outside temperatures are low and the engine
is cold.
In certain circumstances, exhaust gases may be
visible under the vehicle.Switching on
fPress ON/OFF button .
The most recently activated parking heating or
parking ventilation function is switched on.
Switching off
fPress ON/OFF button again.
Note on operation
fAfter switching off the parking heater using
ON/OFF button , wait for at least
2 minutes before you press the button again.
The combustion chamber is cleaned.
Switching parking heater on and
off
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Parking heater faultsInitial start-up following period of non-
utilization
If you have not used the parking heater for several
weeks, the system may require the parking heater
to be switched on several times before it actually
“starts up”.
fPlease take a break of approximately
5 minutes between each individual switch-on
attempt.
Requirement for initial start-up of the
parking heater:
–Cold engine.Have the parking heater checked by an authorized
Porsche dealer in the following cases:
– If the parking heater fails to “start-up” after the
3rd switch-on attempt.
– In the event of faults in the parking heater, no
function symbol appears on the display – only
the remaining running time is shown.
The display flashes on briefly and then goes
completely dark.
– In the event of a serious accident, the parking
heater switches off automatically for safety
reasons.
The parking heater is not ready for operation.
– If the temperature rises, the overheating
protection switches the parking heater off
automatically. The parking heater is not ready
for operation.
– The parking heater is switched off automati-
cally if the voltage is too low. The parking
heater is temporarily unavailable.
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Windows and Sliding Roofs
Sliding/Lifting RoofThe electric sliding/lifting roof is made of single-
sheet safety glass. It is equipped with a sliding-
roof cover that can be infinitely adjusted manually
to protect against the sun.
The sliding/lifting roof is operated using a knob in
the roof console.
Warning!
Risk of injury when operating or automatical-
ly closing the sliding/lifting roof.
fEnsure that no one can be injured when
the sliding/lifting roof is operated.
fAlways withdraw ignition key when leaving the
vehicle or switch ignition off in vehicles that
have Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the
ignition key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Uninformed persons (e.g. children) could injure
themselves by operating the sliding/lifting
roof.
fIn case of danger, release the knob or car key
immediately and operate the sliding/lifting roof in the opposite direction.
fAlways keep the sliding/lifting roof and the side
windows closed while driving off-road.
Readiness for operation of the sliding/
lifting roof– With ignition switched on.
– With ignition key withdrawn until door is
first opened, but only for a maximum of
10 minutes.Readiness function of the sliding/lifting
roof switches off after 10 minutesIf the vehicle is unlocked, the sliding/lifting roof
can no longer be operated after 10 minutes
(to save the vehicle battery). The power supply is
switched back on when the ignition is switched on
or the engine started.
A- Closes sliding/lifting roof completely
B- Opens sliding/lifting roof to comfort setting
C- Opens sliding/lifting roof completely
D- Opens sliding/lifting roof in lift positionNote on operation
Using the automated presetting system, every
usable sliding/lifting roof position can be
controlled directly with the knob.
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Panorama roof systemThe Panorama roof system of your Porsche
consists of a total of four roof elements.
Roof element 1 is the draft deflector. This
adjusts itself according to the speed, and helps
protect from the disturbing effects of the wind
when the Panorama roof system is open,
especially at high speeds or from turbulent air
flow.
Both roof elements 2 and 3 can be moved by
activating the knob in the vehicle's longitudinal
direction. Roof element 3 can also be raised.
This allows the interior to be better ventilated.
Roof element 4 is a fixed glass element and
completes the Panorama roof system.
1-Draft deflector
2- Sliding roof element
3- Sliding/lifting roof element
4- Fixed glass element
Caution!
Risk of damage when activating the
Panorama roof system due to improperly
atteched roof elements.
fCheck that the roof elements are securely
attached before starting to drive.
fMake sure there is sufficient clearance
between the Panorama roof system and the attached roof elements.
Readiness for operation of the
Panorama roof system– With ignition switched on.
– With ignition key withdrawn until door is
first opened, but only for a maximum of
10 minutes.Readiness function of the Panorama roof
system switches off after 10 minutesIf the vehicle is unlocked, the Panorama roof sys-
tem can no longer be operated after 10 minutes
(to save the vehicle battery). The power supply is
switched bac k o n whe n the ignition is switched on
or the engine started.
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The emergency flasher is ready for use regardless
of the ignition lock position.Switching on and offfPress button A to switch on.
Press button A again to switch off.
All turn signal lights and indicator lights on the
dashboard flash when the switch is operated.
Danger!
Risk of an accident resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
fWhenever stalled or stopped for emergency
repairs, move the car well off the road. Switch
on the emergency flasher and mark the car
with road flares or other warning devices.
fDo not remain in the car. Someone
approaching from the rear may not realize your
vehicle is stopped and cause a collision.
Danger of fire.
fDo not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
Hot engine compartment components can
burn skin on contact.
fBefore working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently.
A, C- Switch for individual reading lights
B- Switch for interior lightInterior LightingReading lights, frontSwitching on
fPress button A or C.
Switching off
fPress button A or C.
Emergency flasher
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the engine compartment
lid, windshield and wiper system.
fOnly wipe the windshield when sufficiently wet,
otherwise it could be scratched.
fLoosen frozen wiper blades before driving off.
fDo not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(rain sensor operation).
fDo not operate headlight washer in car
washes.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when
replacing the wiper blade.fAlways switch the windshield wipers off (wiper
stalk in position 0) before opening the engine
compartment lid. If the wiper arms are not in
end position, they will automatically move to
this position when the engine compartment lid
is opened. This will happen even if the ignition
is off.
The wiper arms remain in this position until the
lid is closed and the wiper system is switched
off and then on again.
0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Front windshield wiper – rain sensor
operation
fMove wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
Notes on operation
The amount of precipitation which has settled on
the windshield is measured. Wiper speed is auto-
matically adjusted accordingly.
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