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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments A warning message will appear on the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel if the engine
oil temperature is too high.
fReduce speed and engine load immediately if
the red zone is reached.
fFor information on the warning message on
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 149.
B - TachometerThe start of the red zone on the tachometer scale
is a visual warning of the maximum permissible
engine speed.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted in order to protect the engine.C - Clock
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
fIn the event of a sudden turn or airbag deploy-
ment, serious personal injury could result if
hand is positioned through steering wheel spokes.Clock C is adjusted on the multi-purpose display in
the instrument panel:
fPress button D.
The SETTINGS > CLOCK menu is automatical-
ly opened on the multi-purpose display.
fFor information on setting the clock:
Please see the chapter “SETTING THE CLOCK”
on Page 146.
When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
fFor information on fuel quality and filling quan-
tities:
Please see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 359.
fFor information on fuel and refueling:
Please see the chapter “REFUELING” on
Page 268.
fIf the vehicle's inclination changes (e.g. going
uphill/downhill), minor deviations in the indica-
tion may occur.
Fuel reserve warningWhen the ignition is switched on or the engine is
running, the warning light on the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel lights up if less
than 3 gallons (12 liters) of fuel remains in the
tank or the range on remaining fuel falls below
approx. 30 miles (50 km).
fFill up at the next opportunity.
Caution!
A shortage of fuel may cause damage to the
emission control system.
fNever drive the tank dry.
fIf the warning lights have come on, do not take turns at high speed.
fFor further information on the emission control
system:
Please see the chapter “HOW EMISSION
CONTROL WORKS” on Page 264.
I - SpeedometerThe digital speedometer is integrated on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel.
An analog display is also located on the right next
to the multi-purpose display in the instrument
panel.
A - Oil Temperature Gage
G - Fuel Gage
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J - OdometerThe displays for the total mileage and individual
trips are located in the analog speedometer.
The upper display counts the total mileage, the
lower display counts the short trips.
After exceeding 6213 miles (9999 kilometers),
the short trip counter returns to 0.Resetting the short trip counter to “O”fPress button H for approx. 1 secondThe voltmeter indicates the vehicle electrical
system voltage.
Normal range: 12 to 16 volts.
The voltage may drop considerably when the
vehicle is being started.
If the indicator is continually below 12 volts
when the engine is running:
fPlease have the battery charging system
checked at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Battery/alternatorA warning message will appear on the multi-purpo-
se display of the instrument panel if the voltage
drops significantly.
fStop in a safe place and switch off the engine.
fFor information on the warning message on
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 149.Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system
– Broken drive belt
Warning!
Risk of engine damage with resultant loss of
control and accident, leading to serious
personal injury or death.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is
required to steer) and engine cooling fails.
fDo not continue driving.
fHave the fault remedied at your nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealer.
Danger of steering assistance failing during
a long trip in the water if the drive belt slips.
fIf the steering assistance fails, more effort will be required to steer.
K - Voltmeter
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Operating the telephone via the
multi-purpose displayNote
The telephone function of the multi-purpose
display is linked to both the PCM and the multi-
functional buttons on the steering wheel as well as
the control stalk.
A SIM card must be inserted in the drawer of
the PCM as a prerequisite for telephone
operation.
If the link to the network is lost, no PIN is entered,
no SIM card is inserted or the telephone is
switched off, a corresponding indication will
appear.
Note
The phone number of an incoming call is shown on
the multi-purpose display. The name of the caller
is shown only if the caller is stored in the telephone
book.Notes on operation
If the rocker switch is pressed for longer than one
second, the initial letters for which entries exist
are shown.
This allows the desired entry to be found more
quickly.
fFor information on the operating principle of
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OPERATING
PRINCIPLE” on Page 124.
Accepting, refusing, ending a callIncoming calls are shown on the multi-purpose
display (PHONE INFO must be activated).
Displaying telephone calls on the multi-
purpose displayAutomatic indication of an incoming call on the
multi-purpose display can be switched on or off
with the PHONE INFO menu.Displaying last numbers and last-number
redialThe LAST NUMBERS menu shows the most recent
entries dialled via the respective SIM card. 1.Press the ENTER button.
The display reverts to the last menu.
Display on display screen
1.Select ACCEPT or
REFUSE.
2.Confirm selection.
After the call is accepted, END appears in the
menu.
Ending a call
3.Select END.
4.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
> PHONE
> PHONE INFO
Select and confirm.
2.Select ON or OFF.
3.Confirm selection.
The selected item is then accepted.1.MAIN MENU
> PHONE
> LAST NUMBERS
Select and confirm.
2.Select entry from the list.
3.Confirm selection.
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Overview of warning messagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in this Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level after refueling.
Light on
instrument
panel
Warning message on the multi-purpose
displayMeaning/measures
Steering faulty Steering lock engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Ignition lock faulty Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.System fault Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Key not recognised in vehicle Make sure that you have the remote control with you.Turn ignition key to the left for 2
secondsTo lock the steering, turn the ignition key to the left and hold for 2 seconds.Key: replace battery Replace the remote-control battery.Move steering wheel Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can engage/disengage.Key not found Make sure that you have the remote control with you.Move selector lever to position P Tiptronic S: The vehicle could roll away.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in Tiptronic selector lever position P.Press brake pedal Apply the brake when starting.Move selector lever to position
P or NTiptronic S: The vehicle can be started only in position P or N.Depress clutch Manual transmission: Depress clutch pedal when starting.
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157 Driving and Driving Safety
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................ 158
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................ 160
Parking Brake ............................................ 162
Brakes ...................................................... 163
Cruise Control............................................ 167
Manual transmission, clutch ........................ 169
Tiptronic S ................................................. 170
Selector Lever Positions ............................. 171
Driving Programs for On-Road and
Off-Road Driving ......................................... 177
Power-Transmission and
Running-Gear Control Systems .................... 181
Air Suspension with Level Control and
Height Adjustment ...................................... 190
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) .................................. 193
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) .... 194
Off-Road Driving ......................................... 195
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Ignition lock positions:
0- Initial position
1- Ignition on
2-Start engine
3- Ignition offIgnition Lock/Steering Lock
Caution!
Risk of damage. The ignition lock may be da-
maged if additional weight is attached to the
inserted ignition key, e.g. a heavy bunch of
keys and/or key tag.
fDo not attach a heavy weight to the inserted ig-nition key.
Ignition lock positions with Porsche Entry & Drive:
0- Initial position
1- Ignition on
2-Start engine
3- Ignition offThe ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock
positions.
Note on operation
The car key rebounds to the initial position from
every ignition lock position.
For vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive
you do not need to insert the key into the ignition
lock again but merely keep it with you. The ignition key is replaced by a control unit in the
ignition lock, which always remains in the ignition
lock, unless the vehicle is being towed.
Removing the control unit from the ignition
lock
fPress button A and remove the control unit.
Ignition lock position 0 - Initial positionThe ignition key cannot be withdrawn when the ig-
nition is switched on or when the engine is started.
To withdraw the ignition key:
fStop the vehicle.
fOn vehicles with Tiptronic S:
Move Tiptronic selector lever to position P.
fSwitch ignition off.
fWithdraw the ignition key.
Note on operation
The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is
left inserted.
fIf the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only
be pulled out of the ignition lock if the emergen-
cy operation is performed:
Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-
TION - UNLOCKING THE IGNITION KEY” on
Page 159.
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Ignition lock position 1 - Ignition onfTurn ignition key to position 1.
Note on operation
All electrical equipment can be switched on.
The warning lights light up for a lamp check.
fPlease see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on Page 117.
If a load is not switched on for 10 minutes after
switching on the ignition, the ignition must be
switched on again.
Turn the ignition key to ignition lock position 3
(ignition off) first.Ignition lock position 2 - Starting enginefTurn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.Ignition lock position 3 - Ignition offfTurn ignition key to ignition lock position 3.
fFor further information on starting and stop-
ping the engine:
Please see the chapter “STARTING AND STOP-
PING THE ENGINE” on Page 160.
Locking the steering column Vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive
The steering column is automatically locked
when the ignition key is withdrawn from the
ignition lock and is automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition
lock.
Vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive
The steering column is automatically locked
when the ignition is switched off and the vehicle is
locked.
Manually locking the steering column on
vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive
fDepress the clutch on vehicles with manual
transmission.
fOnce the ignition is switched off, turn the
control unit again to ignition lock position 3
and hold it there for 2seconds.
The steering column is automatically unlocked
by turning the control unit from ignition lock
position 0.
Emergency operation - unlocking the
ignition keyIf the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only be
pulled out of the ignition lock if the emergency
operation is performed.
1. Turn ignition key counter-clockwise.
2. Press a pointed object, e.g. a ballpoint pen, in
the opening A next to the ignition lock and
keep pressed.
3. Remove ignition key.
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StoppingfWithdraw the ignition key only when the vehicle
is stationary, otherwise the steering lock
engages and the vehicle cannot be steered.
fOnly switch the ignition off when the vehicle
comes to a stop, as there is no steering assis-
tance and brake boost when the engine is
switched off.
fWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake.
Engage the parking lock on vehicles with
Tiptronic S (Tiptronic selector lever position
P). Engage first gear or reverse gear on vehic-
les with manual transmission.
The control unit always remains in the ignition
lock in vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive.
Note on operation
The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is
left inserted.
Warning!
Danger of injury. 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.
Risk of burn injury when standing near or co-
ming into contact with the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is
turned off.
fTo prevent injury, make a point of noting where
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing
your legs near the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading cargo in the rear, and closely
supervise children around the vehicle during
time when the exhaust pipe could be hot. A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.Radiator fans
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
Warning!
Danger of injury. After the ignition is
switched off, the engine compartment and
coolant temperatures are monitored for
approx. 30 minutes. During this period, and
depending on temperature, the radiator fan
may continue to run or start to run.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the engine off and exercise extreme caution.
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