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“Flat tyre” warningThe warning threshold for output of this warning
message is speed-dependent.
At a speed of below 100 mph (160 km/h), this
warning indicates a pressure loss of at least 7 psi
(0.5 bar); at a speed of above 100 mph
(160 km/h), the warning indicates a pressure loss
of at least 6 psi (0.4 bar). The message indicates
the wheel in which the pressure loss has been
detected. The deviation from the required
pressure is displayed for the corresponding
wheel. The tire pressure warning light on the
speedometer lights up in addition to the warning
message. This significant pressure loss is a
danger to road safety.
fThe warning message can be acknowledged
while driving.
To do this, press the ENTER button on the
wiper stalk. The tire pressure warning light on
the speedometer remains lit.
The measure display SELECTION AFTER
WARNING appears only after the ignition is
switched back on again.
The display shows: SELECTION AFTER WARNING1. Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable
place.
2. Check the indicated wheel for damage.
3. Fill the tire or change the wheel, as appro-
priate.
- Adding air
Example: If the tire pressure display shows
“–7 psi (---0.5 bar)”, you must increase the tire
pressure by 7 psi (0.5 bar).
On vehicles without air suspension:
Please see the chapter “CHECKING TIRE
PRESSURE WITH A PRESSURE GAGE” on
Page 306.
On vehicles with air suspension:
Please see the chapter “INFLATING TIRES ON
VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION” on
Page 308.
or- Changing wheel with spare wheel or
collapsible spare wheel
For information on jacking up the vehicle:
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE
WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE LIFT”
on Page 298.
For information on changing a wheel:
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE
WITH A JACK” on Page 299.
or
- Sealing with tire sealant.
For information on handling and filling the
sealant: Please see the chapter “USING TIRE
SEALANT” on Page 296.
4. Switch ignition on again.
The “Flat tyre” warning first appears again on
the multi-purpose display. The display changes
to SELECTION AFTER WARNING after a few
seconds.
5. Select the action which has been carried out
on the vehicle on the display with the rocker
switch.
- ADD AIR or
- WHEEL CHANGE > SPARE WHEEL > Spare
wheel type or
- SEALING SET
6. Press the ENTER button.
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments The spare wheel and collapsible spare wheel are
not equipped with wheel transmitters and are not
monitored by Tire Pressure Monitoring.
Wheel change (without warning)The settings of the multi-purpose display must be
updated after changing wheels or tires on the
vehicle.
Please see the chapter “SETTING THE TIRE TYPE
AND SIZE” on Page 134.Setting spare wheel/sealant (without
warning)If you have fitted a spare wheel or collapsible
spare wheel or used tire sealant without being
requested to do so by a “Flat tyre” warning on the
multi-purpose display, you must subsequently
update the settings in the TYRE PRESSURE sub-
menu.Setting spare wheel.
The spare wheel is not equipped with a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by Tire Pressure
Monitoring. The tire pressure warning light on the
speedometer flashes about 60 seconds and lights
up thereafter permanently when the ENTER button
is pressed. The value “_” is displayed in the sub-
menu TYRE PRESSURE (filling information) at the
position of the spare wheel.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET
OPERATION? appears each time the ignition is
switched on. For information on spare wheel/
sealing set operation: Please see the chapter
“NOTE ON SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET OPERA-
TION” on Page 140.
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
> TYRES
> SPARE WHEEL
Select and confirm.
2.Select SPARE WHEEL.
3.Confirm selection.
The display automatically returns to the TYRE
PRESSURE sub-menu (filling information).
The required tire pressures are displayed
here.
Select BACK.
4.Confirm selection.
The basic display appears.
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Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death. The spare wheel is
not equipped with a wheel transmitter and is
not monitored by Tire Pressure Monitoring.
fThe spare wheel must be used only over short
distances.
For information on handling and fitting/
removing the spare wheel: Please see the chapter “SPARE WHEEL” on Page 309.Setting collapsible spare wheel.
The collapsible spare wheel is not equipped with a
wheel transmitter and is not monitored by Tire
Pressure Monitoring. The tire pressure warning
light on the speedometer flashes about
60 seconds and lights up thereafter permanently
when the ENTER button is pressed. The value “_”
is displayed in the sub-menu TYRE PRESSURE
(filling information) at the position of the
collapsible spare wheel.
A warning appears on the multi-purpose display if
the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is exceeded.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET
OPERATION? appears each time the ignition is
switched on.
For information on spare wheel/sealing set opera-
tion: Please see the chapter “NOTE ON SPARE
WHEEL/SEALING SET OPERATION” on Page 140.
Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death. The collapsible
spare wheel is not equipped with a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by Tire
Pressure Monitoring.
fThe collapsible spare wheel must be used only
over short distances.
For information on handling the collapsible
spare wheel: Please see the chapter “COLLAPSIBLE SPARE WHEEL” on Page 305. Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death if a collapsible spare
wheel is in use.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
fDo not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fPlease observe the safety and operating
instructions on the tire compressor.
fHave the collapsible spare wheel replaced by
an authorized Porsche dealer as soon as possible.
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
> TYRES
> SPARE WHEEL
Select and confirm.
2.Select COLLAP. WHEEL.
3.Confirm selection.
The required pressure and speed limit for the
collapsible spare wheel are displayed.
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fSet the fitted wheel set with tire type and tire
size.
Please see the chapter “SETTING THE TIRE
TYPE AND SIZE” on Page 134.
Note on operation
The reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET
OPERATION? goes out automatically after approx.
10 seconds if no selection is made during this
time. The original selection “YES” is then
maintained.In the event of faults, Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot monitor the tire pressure. A distinction is
made between partial monitoring and inactive
system.
In the case of partial monitoring, the tire pressure
warning light on the speedometer flashes about
60 seconds and lights up thereafter permanently.
No message is output on the multi-purpose
display.
If Tire Pressure Monitoring is not active, the tire
pressure warning light on the speedometer
flashes about 60 seconds and lights up thereafter
permanently. A corresponding message is output
on the multi-purpose display.
The warning light goes out as soon as all faults
have been remedied.
Tire Pressure Monitoring switches to partial
monitoring if:
– there are up to two wheel transmitters not
present or faulty (e.g. a spare wheel or collap-
sible spare wheel is fitted that does not have a
wheel transmitter).
In the event of partial monitoring, the value “_” is
displayed in the sub-menu TYRE PRESSURE (filling
information) at the position of the faulty or missing
wheel transmitter.
Tire Pressure Monitoring is not active in the
following cases:
– Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty,– at least three wheel transmitters for Tire
Pressure Monitoring are faulty or not present,
– temporarily after changing a wheel,
– too many wheel transmitters have been
detected,
– there is external interference by other radio
sources, e.g. wireless headphones,
– tire temperatures are too high.
fFor information on messages on the multi-
purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 149.
Notes on tire pressurePressure increase as the result of tempera-
ture increase
In accordance with physical principles, the tire
pressure changes as the temperature changes.
The tire pressure increases or decreases by
around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C)
change in temperature.
Tire pressure specifications
The tire pressure must match the prescribed value
(required pressure).
You can find information on the tire pressure for
cold tires 68 °F (20 °C):
Faults in Tire Pressure Monitoring
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Option 3:
AUTO LOCK on and AUTO UNLOCK on
Doors lock automatically when a speed of approx.
4 mph (6 km/h) is exceeded.
On vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive, the
doors are unlocked automatically when the
ignition key is withdrawn.
On vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive,
the doors are unlocked when the ignition is
switched off twice.
Option 4:
AUTO LOCK off and AUTO UNLOCK on
The doors do not lock automatically.
If the doors are locked with the central locking
system button:
On vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive, the
doors are unlocked automatically when the
ignition key is withdrawn.
On vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive,
the doors are unlocked when the ignition is
switched off twice.
Switching daytime driving lights
on/offNote on operation
The options in the LIGHTS menu can only be set
when the vehicle is stationary.USA only:You can activate/deactivate the daytime driving
lights on the multi-purpose display in the instru-
ment panel.
Canada only:The DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS function cannot be
deactivated.1.MAIN MENU
> SETTINGS
> LIGHTS
Select and confirm.
2.Select DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS.
3.Confirm selection.
Function ist activated.
Function ist deactivated.
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Setting lighting off delayNote on operation
The options in the LIGHTS menu can only be set
when the vehicle is stationary.
You can set the duration the lig hts re ma in on afte r
the vehicle is locked.
Setting the clockNote on operation
There is also a button on the instrument panel to
call the CLOCK menu:
fPlease see the chapter “C - CLOCK” on
Page 120.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> LIGHTS
Select and confirm.
2.Select OFF DELAY.
3.Confirm selection.
The set off delay time is now active.
4.Select the time input field.
5.Confirm selection.
6.Set the off delay time (Coming Home function):
The time is adjusted by pressing the rocker
switch. Delay times of 15, 30 or 60 seconds
can be set.
7.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> CLOCK
Select and confirm.
2.Select xx:xx SET.
3.Confirm selection.
4.Select hours or minutes display.
5.Confirm selection.
The desired time can now be set.
6.Set the desired time:
The time is adjusted in hour or minute incre-
ments by pressing the rocker switch.
7.Confirm selection.
Selecting 12 h mode
8.Select 12 h-MODE.
9.Confirm selection.
12 h mode is activated.
12 h mode is deactivated.
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Changing language for displaysNote
Changing the language will affect the entire multi-
purpose display.
Changing units for displaysAvailable categories and units– Speedometer:
km/h - km, mph - mls
– Consumption:
l/100 km, km/l, MPG (UK),
MPG (US)
– Temperature:
°C - CELSIUS, °F - FAHRENHEIT
– Tire pressure:
bar, psi
Resetting display to factory
settingsAll settings made (Clock, Comfort, Lights, Units,
Language) can be reset to the factory settings.
Note
All personal settings made up to this point will be
deleted by resetting to the factory settings.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> LANGUAGE
Select and confirm.
2.Select the desired language.
3.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> UNITS
Select and confirm.
2.Select the desired category (e.g. SPEEDO-
METER).
3.Confirm selection.
4.Select the desired unit (e.g. MPH).
5.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> FACTORY SET
Select and confirm.
2.Select RESET.
3.Confirm selection.
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Immobilizer active Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Check left static cornering
lightCheck bulb.Check right static cornering
lightCheck bulb.Check dynamic cornering light Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
If the warning message appears, the high beam indicator light on the speedometer flashes additionally.Check dipped beam Check bulb.Check trailer lights Check bulb.Check direction indicators Check bulb.Check high beam Check bulb.Check licence plate light Check bulb.Check fog lights Check bulb.Check reversing lights Check bulb.Check front side lights Check bulb.Check headlight beam adjustment Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Daytime driving lights off Daytime driving lights switch off when the ignition is switched-off.
Switch on lights by light switch if necessary.System fault headlamp Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Light on
instrument
panel
Warning message on the multi-purpose
displayMeaning/measures
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