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Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
61
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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A-“
–” button
B-TIMER button
C- ON/OFF button
D-“+” button
Parking HeaterThe parking heater features two functions: parking
heating and parking ventilation.
The parking heater is ready for use regardless of
the ignition key position.
The parking heater is also used as an auxiliary
heater. Operation of the parking heater is there-
fore clearly audible when outside temperatures
are low, even if the parking heater has been
manually switched off.
Danger!
Risk of poisoning due to carbon monoxide
(CO). The parking heater consumes fuel and
emits exhaust fumes. Exposure to such
fumes can cause unconsciousness, serious
personal injury or death.
fSwitch off the parking heater before refueling.
fDo not operate the parking heater in enclosed spaces (e.g. a garage).
The parking heater is operated using the following
buttons on the front air-conditioning control panel:
Switch parking heater on and off
Activate program
Start programming
Call memories
Set ON times
Activate heating function
Set ON times
Activate ventilating function
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Windows and Sliding Roofs
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Power windows
Warning!
Risk of injury when the door windows close.
This applies especially if the windows are
closed with the comfort function.
When this function is in operation the window
goes up automatically.
fMake sure that fingers, hands, arms or other
body parts are not in the way when the
windows close.
fRemove the ignition key or switch ignition off in
vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive to
shut off power to the window switches when
the vehicle is not attended by a responsible
person. Always take the ignition key with you
when leaving the vehicle. Uninformed persons
could injure themselves by operating the
power windows.
fIn case of danger, immediately release the but-
ton on the car key or the button in the door
handle in vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive.
fDo not leave children in the car unattended.
Risk of an accident.
fDo not put anything on or near the windows that may interfere with the driver's vision.
Note on operation
fAlways keep the side windows closed while
driving off-road.
Readiness for operation of power windows– With ignition switched on or
– A maximum of 10 minutes with door closed
and ignition key withdrawn, but only until
driver’s or passenger door is first opened.
The one-touch operation for closing the door
windows is available only when the ignition is
switched on.Opening/closing windowsOpening window with the rocker switch
fPress rocker switch until the window has
reached the desired position.
A- Power window in driver’s door
B- Power window in passenger’s door
C- Left rear power window
D- Right rear power windowNote on operation
Rocker switches A and B in the driver’s door have
a two-stage function:
– If the switch in question is pressed or pulled to
the first level, the front window is opened or
closed manually.
– If the switch is completely pressed or pulled to
the second level, the front window is opened or
closed automatically (one-touch operation).
Press or pull again to stop the window in the
desired position.
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Windows and Sliding Roofs
Power windows in passenger’s door and rear doorsClosing window with the rocker switch
– Pull rocker switch until the window has reached
the desired position.One-touch operation for front windows
fPull or press rocker switch to its final position
in the driver’s door.
Window moves to its final position.
Press or pull again to stop the window in the
desired position.
Note on operation
If a door window is blocked during closing, it will
stop and open again by several centimetres.
However, this is not the case:
– If the rocker switch is pressed again within
10 seconds of the window being blocked and
– The windows are closed using the car key in
the door lock (comfort function).
The windows close with their full closing force.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury. If the rocker
switch is pulled again within 10 seconds of
the window being blocked, the window will
close with its full closing force.
fEnsure that no one can be injured when the windows close.
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds
after the door window is obstructed.
Disabling power windows in the rear
doorsThe power windows, central locking buttons on
the rear doors and the rear control panel for the
air conditioning can be disabled by means of the
safety button in the armrest of the driver’s door.
fPress the safety button to switch child protec-
tion on and off.
The symbol in the safety button lights up if
child protection is active.
Switching child protection on/off
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Windows and Sliding Roofs
89
On vehicles with and without Porsche Entry & DriveOpening/closing windows with car key
Warning!
Danger of injury. The window will close with
its full closing force.
fEnsure that no one can be injured when the windows close.
fHold the car key in the door lock in the unlo-
cking or locking position until the windows
have reached the desired position.If you unlock the vehicle with the key at the door
lock, only the driver’s door is unlocked. In order to
prevent the alarm system from being triggered,
you must switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
of opening the door.
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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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A - Closing sliding/lifting roof completelyfTurn knob to switch position A.
Note on operation
The sliding/lifting roof is equipped with a force
limiter. If the sliding/lifting roof is obstructed
during the closing process, the sliding/lifting roof
opens again immediately.
Closing the sliding/lifting roof after
operation of the force limiter
fRemove the obstruction.
fTurn knob to position A again.B - Opening sliding/lifting roof to comfort
settingfTurn knob to switch position B.
The sliding/lifting roof opens in switch position B
until it reaches the best position relative to noise.
It can be opened fully, however, if you continue to
turn the switch beyond the limit to position C.
C - Opening sliding/lifting roof completelyfTurn knob beyond stop position B to switch
position C.
Effort is required to turn the knob.
Once released, the knob rebounds to position
B.D - Lifting sliding/lifting rooffTurn knob between switch positions A and D
until it reaches the required position. The roof
is lifted completely in switch position D.
Comfort function on vehicles without
Porsche Entry & DriveClosing the sliding/lifting roof
fHold the car key in the door lock in the locking
position until the windows and the sliding/
lifting roof have reached the desired position.Comfort function on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & DriveClosing the sliding/lifting roof
fHold the car key in the door lock in the locking
position until the windows and the sliding/
lifting roof have reached the desired position
or
fHold the button in the door handle when
locking the vehicle until the windows and the
sliding/lifting roof have reached the desired
position.
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Windows and Sliding Roofs
Emergency operation of sliding/lifting
roofIf the sliding/lifting roof is defective, this can be
closed or opened manually.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury and damage
to the sliding/lifting roof during emergency
operation.
fEnsure that no one can be injured when the
sliding/lifting roof is operated.
fDuring and after emergency operation, the
sliding/lifting roof may no longer be operated with the rocker switch.
1. Open the glasses case in the roof console
(arrow).
2. Unclip cover A.3. Fold up armrest.
4. Remove key B from the lower storage tray
(underneath the rubber mat) in the center
console.
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